Acclaim

“Deep ruby. Coffee and cocoa notes complement dark cherry on the nose. Big, dense and rather suave, with black fruit, cocoa and coffee flavors carrying nicely on the back.” -Stephen Tanzer, Oct. 2014

“Bright red. Brooding aromas of red cherry, redcurrant and sweet spices are lifted by a violet topnote. Juicy and fresh, with black tea and aromatic herbs lifting the red cherry and redcurrant flavors. Finishes peppery and long, with a repeating floral quality. Boasts much greater concentration and depth than Terrabianca’s entry-level Chianti Classico and other entry-level reds.” -Stephen Tanzer, Oct. 2014

“The 2010 Chianti Classico Riserva Croce is a hearty and beefy expression from Tuscany with ripe fruit tones of blackberry and Maraschino cherry backed by spice, leather and tobacco. The wine exudes warmth and generosity. Earthy notes and bramble create pretty finishing touches. Terrabianca presents a bold, international style fitted to the svelte and feminine nature of Sangiovese. The wines presented here (representing the cooler, elegant 2010 vintage and the powerful 2009 vintage respectively) make for an excellent showing from this estate located at the lower elevations of the Radda in Chianti subzone.” -Wine Advocate, Oct. 2014

“With its fragrance of wild flowers and red berries, this wine is as attractive as its unique, squarebased bottle that allows for more contact beween the yeasts and wine during secondary fermentation. Made with Pinot Noir, the crisp, savory palate boasts crushed raspberries, mineral and baking spices alongside a silky mousse. Extremely elegant.” -Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, Oct. 2014

“Beautiful, sweet, fresh aromas of roses, azaleas and strawberry jam on the nose. Black coffee beans with chocolate mousse. Gentle tannins with elegant structure and finesse, but chewy. Drink now.” -James Suckling, Oct. 2014

“Mixture of tar, ripe raisins, charcoal and a hint of fresh plums on the nose. Harmony of leather, animal and black pepper develops good complexity. Drink now.” -James Suckling, Oct. 2014

“Deep red. Intense aromas of red cherry, sour redcurrant, rose, violet and sweet spices. Dense, juicy and suave, with fresh, pure red cherry and sweet spice flavors. Finishes smooth, clean and very long, with lingering, vibrant red cherry, mineral and floral nuances. One of the best Nocio vintages in years, a real essence of sangiovese. Nocio is a single-vineyard Nobile that has long been the quality standard bearer in Montepulciano.” -Stephen Tanzer, Oct. 2014

“Bright red. Captivating aromas of sour red cherry, raspberry, violet and vanilla. Suave and juicy in the mouth, with bright flavors of red berries and cherry lifted by minerals and sweet spices. Very much like the entry-level Prugnolo but with greater tactile presence and depth. The finish is long and pure. A remarkably easy-drinking Nobile with superb balance.” -Stephen Tanzer, Oct. 2014

“Dense and richly structured, this opens with black cherry, rose, leather and asphalt aromas. The concentrated palate offers succulent black cherry, crushed red raspberry, orange peel, sage, toasted oak, espresso and vanilla alongside brisk acidity. Astringent wood tannins leave the mouth feeling dried out. Drink after 2018.” -Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, Oct. 2014

“A dusty aroma eventually burns off to reveal balsamic notes and allspice. The palate doles out black cherry, crushed raspberry, coconut, espresso, mocha, dried sage and licorice. Astringent tannins give an abrupt and drying finish.” -Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, Oct. 2014