Jon Speed

Garnet-mahogany (bricking), muted fruit, leather, barnyard, tabacco, plentiful tannins fairly well integrated, medium acid, average length finish. Okay but not that interesting on it's own. Jan 2011.

Michael Valaitis

Feb '11. Garnet with brick and orange to the meniscus. Some mineral and mild earth. Still quite closed after half hour, no fruit to be found. Very smooth with medium acid, built tannins and a medium+ finish. Again no fruit on the palate. A nice wine but nothing to alluring or remarkable. Hard salted cheese and cured meats will suit.

David Lawrason

Now matured to prime, this pours deep brick-black. The nose is generous and enveloping with sweet fig, marmite,...

John Szabo, MS

Mature, earthy, savoury, slightly funky yet intriguing, with plenty of dried herb, dusty earth and dried fruit...

Bellaria Assunto Brunello Di Montalcino 2004