Nov. 30, 2014 | by Cathay Pacific Hong Kong IWSC
CATHAY PACIFIC 2014 INTERNATIONAL WINE & SPIRIT COMPETITION
Bronze POGGIO SCALETTE 2012 DOCG Chianti Classico
Oct. 20, 2014 | by James Suckling
JamesSuckling.com
93/100 | CAPOGATTO 2011 IGT Alta Valle della Greve
“This is a red with impressive ripeness of dark berry, mineral, lavender and nutmeg. Full body, soft, polished tannins and a chocolate, light coffee and cedar character. Merlot. Better in 2016”
88/100 | POGGIO SCALETTE 2012 DOCG Chianti Classico
“Tangy, fruity wine loads of dried-cherry and lemon-rind character. Medium body and a firm finish. Drink now”
Oct. 12, 2014 | by Joe D’Angelo
International Wine Report
“2014 TASTING REPORT: TUSCANY“
94+/100 |CAPOGATTO 2011 IGT Alta Valle della Greve
“The 2011 ‘Capogatto’ is an absolutely stunning Bordeaux style blend from Poggio Scalette composed of equal parts Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. It immediately bursts open with fresh aromas of pure dark fruits, mainly blackberries and cherry reduction, which are woven together with pain grille, tar, roasted coffee, floral, savory herbs and Asian spices. This full-bodied red shows wonderful purity, concentration and depth while remaining beautifully balanced all the way through the long, polished finish. This is just about impossible to resist, even at this early stage, however those who are patient will also be able to watch this evolve for many years. Readers who enjoy Bordeaux should not pass this up. (Best 2014-2029)”
94/100 | IL CARBONAIONE 2011 IGT Alta Valle della Greve
“Year after year the ‘Il Carbonaione’ is a fantastic offering from Poggio Scalette and the 2011 is no exception. This 100% Sangiovese from rare clonal examples of the famous “Sangiovese di Lamole” opens with gorgeous aromas of blackberry, black plums, spices, moist earth and floral. It has a full body with a gorgeous silky round texture that is well structured and balanced with underlying acidity that provides momentum into the long finish. As always, the ‘Il Carbonaione’ is a fabulous, age worthy wine that delivers. (Best 2017-2029)”
Sept. 30, 2014 | by Stephen Tanzer & Ian D’Agata
International Wine Cellar | Issue 176, Sept/Oct 2014
“TUSCANY PART 1“
In “Tuscany Part 1: Chianti, Vino Nobile and Supertuscans,” Ian D’Agata focuses primarily on Sangiovese in the first installment of his report as he makes his way across central Tuscany…
92/100 | CAPOGATTO 2011 IGT Alta Valle della Greve
“Inky ruby. Deep, penetrating aromas of blackberry, cassis, violet and aromatic herbs. Bright, dense and suave, with a hint of black pepper complicating flavors of balsamic vinegar and chocolate-covered black fruits. Finishes pure and long, with peppery acidity and a repeating floral quality. This outstanding wine is a dead ringer for some famous new-wave Saint-Emilions”
91/100 | IL CARBONAIONE 2011 IGT Alta Valle della Greve
“Inky ruby. A perfumed violet nuance complicates dark plum and blueberry syrup on the enticing nose, with red fruit notes emerging with aeration. Dense, rich and suave, with harmonious acidity providing clarity and cut to the very deep red berry and cocoa flavors. Finishes pure and very long, with silky tannins. This develops more of a red berry profile with aeration. An outstanding wine, but I would have scored it even higher had it reminded me more of sangiovese”
88/100 | POGGIO SCALETTE 2012 DOCG Chianti Classico
“Extremely deep ruby is atypical for a wine that is reportedly 100% sangiovese. Vibrant aromas of blackcurrant, violet and minerals. Fresh and juicy on the palate, with blackcurrant and mineral flavors carrying nicely on the lively, persistent finish. No oak”
Sept. 30, 2014 | by Antonio Galloni
VINOUS
94/100 | IL CARBONAIONE 2011 IGT Alta Valle della Greve
“The 2011 Carbonaione is another gorgeous wine in a line of successful vintages that goes all the way back to 1992. Blackberry jam, cloves, menthol, licorice, new leather and sweet spices flesh out in a voluptuous, racy wine that beautifully expresses the personality of the vintage. Today, the 2011 is rich, layered and voluptuous to the core. It is also incredibly primary. Readers who want to experience the 2011 in its full glory will have to wait at least a few years, but there is little question the 2011 is a worthy follow up to the epic 2010”
89+/100 | POGGIO SCALETTE 2012 DOCG Chianti Classico
“Poggio Scalette’s 2012 Chianti Classico is gorgeous. Dark red and black stone fruits, spices, leather and menthol meld together in a supple yet powerful wine endowed with terrific depth and complexity at its level. All the elements are in the right place”
89/100 | CAPOGATTO 2011 IGT Alta Valle della Greve
“The 2011 Capogatto is decidedly ripe, oaky and sweet in this vintage. There is plenty of depth and richness in the glass, but most of the wine’s appeal is up-front, as the persistence and depth tail off dramatically on the mid-palate and finish”
Sept. 19, 2014 | by James Suckling
JamesSuckling.com
“MY TOP 100 TUSCAN WINES IN 2014“
94/100 | IL CARBONAIONE 2011 IGT Alta Valle della Greve
“Wonderful aromas of dried orange peel, blueberry and dark chocolate. Full body with firm tannins and a fresh, clean finish. Always a wonderful sangiovese. Needs at least three years to soften but so beautiful now”
Sept. 22, 2014 | by L. Gardini & A. Grignaffini
Best Italian Wine Awards
I 50 MIGLIORI VINI D’ITALIA 2014
#14 | PIANTONAIA 2011 IGT Alta Valle della Greve
Also this year, Milan hosts the Italian edition of the Best Italian Wine Awards, the ranking of the 50 best wines of Italy brainchild of Luca Gardini and Andrea Grignaffini which aims to give visibility to the excellence of the sector in Italy and all abroad.
250 of the best Italian wines were tasted blind, voted and ranked by the jury composed by (London), one of the most worldwide awarded Wine Writer and Master of Wine with 25 years of experience, (Paris), Professor at the Faculty of Oenology in Bordeaux, journalist and professional taster, (New York) journalist and Master of Wine in the United States, , dean of the tasting and wine journalist from the creators of Gambero Rosso, , an expert in food and wine and tasting, signature on some of the major trade publications and , a journalist for La Gazzetta dello Sport…
Sept. 3, 2014 | by Bruce Sanderson
WINE SPECTATOR
92/100 | IL CARBONAIONE 2011 IGT Alta Valle della Greve
“Dark and inky, yet lively, exuding flavors of blackberry, plum and spice, with hints of chocolate and iron. The tannins are tucked into the rich texture. Finishes long and assertive. Needs time. Best from 2017 through 2025. 2500 cases made”
Sept. 1, 2014 | by Decanter
DECANTER ASIA WINE AWARDS
Bronze | IL CARBONAIONE 2011 IGT Alta Valle della Greve
Bronze | POGGIO SCALETTE 2012 DOCG Chianti Classico
Aug. 13, 2014 | by Bruce Sanderson
WINE SPECTATOR INSIDER | Vol. 10, Nr. 30
94/100 | CAPOGATTO 2011 IGT ALta Valle della Greve
“Intense aromas and flavors of violet, cassis, blackberry and tar highlight this concentrated red. Fresh and balanced, though this will take some time to reach equilibrium. The finish is saturated with dark berry fruit. Best from 2017 through 2028. 165 cases made”
Jun. 11, 2014 | by Antonio Galloni
VINOUS | Ristorante “Del Posto” | New York, 26 Aprile 2014
“TUSCANY IN THE CITY “
“Poggio Scalette is a tiny, family-run property located in the hills of Greve. Jurij Fiore, who manages the day-to-day operations of the estate, discusses the 2010 Il Carbonaione at «Tuscany in the City»“
May 7, 2014
CIVILTA’ DEL BERE
“I VINI DEL 2014. IL CARBONAIONE: QUANDO L’ETA’ CONTA“
IL CARBONAIONE 2010 IGT Alta Valle della Greve
«Until 2000 it was the only wine we produce», says Vittorio Fiore, «to follow the philosophy of Bordeaux dear to me “one Estate, one wine”». The Carbonaione is the founder of the labels that were born after and it is the symbol of Podere Poggio Scalette.
Feb. 28, 2014 | by Othmar Kiem
FALSTAFF
92/100 | IL CARBONAIONE 2011 IGT Alta Valle della Greve
“Brilliant, powerful ruby purple. Very intense and inviting nose opens with notes of violets, blueberries and elderberries. Play well on the palate, very juicy, fruit prominent, opens with a fine knit, well-integrated tannins, firm and clear, persistent, mineral”
90/100 | CAPOGATTO 2011 IGT Alta Valle della Greve
“Bright, intense ruby-purple. Very intense and pronounced nose, smells of elder berries and sandalwood. Very soft and juicy on the palate, it opens with soft tannins and well-integrated, nice to drink straight, long and savory”
Apr. 1, 2014 | by Kerin O’Keefe
WINE ENTHUSIAST
“BUYING GUIDE | APRIL 2014: CHIANTI CLASSICO“
90/100 | POGGIO SCALETTE 2011DOCG Chianti Classico
“Made from 100% Sangiovese, this opens with a lovely floral fragrance of violet and iris. Ripe sour cherry dominates the palate accented by toasted notes and black pepper. Even though it’s not complex, the juicy fruit and smooth tannins make this friendly and delicious”
Apr. 9, 2014
Gastronomie & Tourisme | Rivista Enologica Svizzera
IL CARBONAIONE 2010 IGT Alta Valle della Greve
“In the Tuscan hills of Greve, in the heart of Chianti Classico is the great home of oenologist Vittorio Fiore, together with his son Yuri, also winemaker, owner of the winery Podere Poggio Scalette…“
Feb. 4, 2014
La Guida delle Guide
I 1.000 VINI MIGLIORI D’ITALIA
#94 | IL CARBONAIONE 2009 IGT Alta Valle della Greve
“It’s a leap in quality, the one celebrates this year the Guide of Guides (La Guida delle Guide). Compiled by crossing the votes of the five Italian publications that assess the quality, it was , and it is, the most reliable way to know the exact value that criticism and domestic market attribute to each label , vintage after vintage…”
Dec. 27, 2013 | SPECIALE “GUIDE ITALIANE” • EDIZIONE 2014
Dec. 27, 2013 | BIBENDA 2014
di AIS BIBENDA Editore | Pag. 1143
IL CARBONAIONE 2010 IGT Alta Valle della Greve
CAPOGATTO 2010 IGT Alta Valle della Greve
POGGIO SCALETTE 2011 DOCG Chianti Classico
Dec. 27, 2013 | I VINI DI VERONELLI 2014
di SEMINARIO LUIGI VERONELLI Editore | Pag. 540-541
94/100 | IL CARBONAIONE 2010 IGT Alta Valle della Greve
91/100 | CAPOGATTO 2010 IGT Alta Valle della Greve
89/100 | POGGIO SCALETTE 2011 DOCG Chianti Classico
27/12/2013 | VINIBUONI D’ITALIA 2014
di TOURING Editore | Pag. 436
IL CARBONAIONE 2010 IGT Alta Valle della Greve
POGGIO SCALETTE 2011 DOCG Chianti Classico
Dec. 27, 2013 | VINI D’ITALIA 2014
di LE GUIDE DE L’ESPRESSO Editore | Pag. 509
17/20 | IL CARBONAIONE 2010 IGT Alta Valle della Greve
17/20 | CAPOGATTO 2010 IGT Alta Valle della Greve
16.5/20 | POGGIO SCALETTE 2011 DOCG Chianti Classico
Dec. 27, 2013 | ANNUARIO DEI MIGLIORI VINI ITALIANI 2014
di LUCA MARONI Editore | Pag. 784
90 IP | IL CARBONAIONE 2010 IGT Alta Valle della Greve
89 IP | CAPOGATTO 2010 IGT Alta Valle della Greve
87 IP | POGGIO SCALETTE 2011 DOCG Chianti Classico