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"Deep cherry, berry skin, spiced nuts and flowers on the nose, brightened by blood orange and smoky minerals. Taut, finely etched red berry and citrus flavors gain flesh with air, taking a turn to bitter cherry, toffee apple and yellow plum. Sappy, lightly chewy and concentrated, with a long, spicy finish. Changed continually in the glass but maintained an impressive, nervy precision, suggesting that it will reward cellaring."

"Mineral-driven pear and floral honey aromas, with a hint of Thai basil. Firm, stony and bright, with medium body and sharply focused citrus and crisp pear flavors. Refreshing acidity on the finish adds brightness and extends the orchard fruit flavors. Intriguing stuff, offering a wild mix of fruit and soil tones."

"Light gold. Intensely aromatic nose offers a complex bouquet of smoky orchard and pit fruit aromas, along with exotic orange zest and white pepper. Deep and chewy, displaying impressively concentrated but brisk pear and bitter citrus pith flavors and an undercurrent of buttery brioche and lees. Finishes with palate-staining persistence and a subtle anise quality. As usual, a stunner."

This wine was named #94 of Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines of 2012.

"Taut and structured, with cedar-laced currant, dark berry and dried berry notes joining a mix of minerally fresh earth and tobacco flavors, offering a wide range of tight-knit fruit overall. Firmly tannic on the finish, yet the ripe purity pushes through. True to form Monte Bello in a classic style."

"Light, bright gold. High-pitched citrus zest and Anjou pear aromas are complicated by jasmine, honey and sea salt. Sappy and precise, offering vibrant lemon, orange and floral flavors and an exotic touch of iodine. Shows a suave blend of power and vivacity and finishes with excellent clarity, cut and lingering florality."

"Really racy, with mouthwatering acidity carrying the delicious blackberry, cassis and raspberry fruit. Streaks of graphite and spice cut in on the finish."

"The 2009 Torrione impresses for its sensual inner perfume, silky tannins and gracious overall balance. Sweet red cherries, strawberry jam, crushed flowers, herbs and spices meld together in this tasty red. Torrione isn’t the great bargain it once was, but is still a great introduction to the wines of Petrolo. This medium-bodied, feminine Sangiovese-based red is best enjoyed over the next 5-7 years, while the fruit is vibrant."

"A large-scaled, exuberant wine bursting with ripe apricots, roasted hazelnuts, smoke and sweet baking spices. ...with slightly oxidative overtones that add complexity. Extended lees aging has additional volume and breadth to an already finessed mousse."

"The 2007 Camarcanda is a rich, deep wine loaded with dark red fruit, espresso, mocha, licorice and tar. This is a decidedly more full-bodied effort, with superb depth, textural richness and body."