"Sangiovese is the leading vine in Tuscany and from the "wine revolution" in the 80s we know that Cabernet & Co. also grows well here"

96/100 | IL CARBONAIONE 2018 • "Dark garnet with a hint of purple. Noble on the nose with a fine spicy note, fine woods, rich in blackberry and black currant, delicate dark currant, minimally balsamic. It opens robust, with dark and light berries, full of tension and multilayer, it spreads very well on the tongue, for a long time".

95/100 | PIANTONAIA 2018 • "Dark garnet, almost impenetrable. Medium expression on the nose, light mint, blackberry and wild berries. Dense on the palate and with a lot of pressure, it shows a lot of tension, substantial and lively, first approach of great harmony, still has a long life ahead of it".

93/100 | CAPOGATTO 2018 • "Dark and deep garnet with violet reflections. Full, compact and dense nose of berries, black currant, blackberry, a hint of elderberry and a noble spicy note. Dense, full, full on the palate, it develops in several layers and harmoniously, with emphasis".

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90/100 | PIANTONAIA 2017 • "Intense aromas and flavors of cherry, black currant, Tuscan scrub and iron mark this fluid red. Well-structured and balanced, with a firm finish. Merlot. Drink now through 2024".

88/100 | CHIANTI CLASSICO 2018 • "Plump and juicy, boasting cherry, strawberry, floral and wild herb flavors. Balanced and mouthwatering, with a light coating of tannins on the finish. Drink now through 2024".

89/100 | CAPOGATTO 2017 • "A lean style, whose cherry, blackberry, floral, iron and tobacco flavors are enveloped by firm, chalky tannins. The fruit quality is excellent, but the dry finish is a bit troubling. Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2021 through 2029".

93+/100 | IL CARBONAIONE 2016 • "The 2017 Il Carbonaione is a very beautiful and expressive wine. It is also quite ripe and forward, its mid-weight structure notwithstanding. I would use those qualities to their advantage, as the 2017 is likely to mature faster than other recent vintages, and that's when Il Carbonaione really blossoms. Sweet pipe tobacco, leather, mint, game and licorice are some of the notes that are laced into the finish".

93/100 | CAPOGATTO 2017 • "Capogatto is Poggio Scalette's blend of Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. 2017 is bright, fragranced and light. Readers will find it a wine driven by Greve and the house style rather than by an aromatic profile most readers would associate with Bordeaux varieties. Even so, there is plenty to appreciate. 2017 is a very pleasant wine with soft edges, bright acids and balanced final. In this vintage, Capogatto has a lighter style compared to the norm".

91/100 | PIANTONAIA 2017 • "The 2017 Piantonaia, 100% Merlot, is an attractive wine with plenty of near and medium-term appeal. Super-ripe dark cherry, plum, hard candy and spice are the signatures of a warm, dry year. Even so, the 2017 retains a mid-weight sense of structure and terrific balance. What it does not offer in complexity it makes up for it with its sheer deliciousness".

89/100 | CHIANTI CLASSICO 2018 • "The 2018 Chianti Classico is a very pretty wine, not complex or super-structured, but a real delight to taste. Bright red Sangiovese fruit and sweet floral notes are front and center. Time in the glass brings out a range of cedar, leather and tobacco notes. More than anything else, the 2018 is a wine to enjoy for its fruit goodness".

THE RECORD OF TUSCANY: SUPER TUSCAN AND BOLGHERI

96/100 | IL CARBONAIONE 2017 • "The sensory profile of this mordant red in the visual and sensory matrix is lively and fragrant. The hints of red plums perfectly blends well with wild violet, cedar and orange juice and describe the main profile of a broad-shouldered top player. Medium-full body, creamy and silky on the palate showing polymerized tannins of important quality and a finish of medium persistence, lovely since the beginning, immediately. Compact and concentrated throughout the progression. Drink now or old".

96/100 | PIANTONAIA 2017 • "Full and essential, the Piantonaia shows in the 2017 vintage a sweetness that you don't expect in the delicate floral profile of remarkable beauty. Lavender meets the white flowers of magnolia, linden and acacia to intertwine gently with the quality of grapefruit juice and lime peel. Medium-full body, lovable and relaxed immediately makes beauty his best weapon. It shows soft tannins with little extracts, sweet by nature and ends with a finish of medium persistence with a very pleasant drinkability. Drink now".

94/100 | CAPOGATTO 2017 • "Brilliant in the sensory matrix it shows notes of cherries, red plums, cut grass, thyme and lemongrass. Beautiful gentle background that tells of rose petals and mandarin peel. Medium-full body, soft and enveloping tannins and a slightly herbaceous finish in the lateral progression. Better since 2021".

92/100 | CHIANTI CLASSICO 2018 • "Crunchy aroma with lively and intense fruits of raspberries and blueberries. The citrus undertone is delicious. Medium body, soft and little extracted tannins and a fruity and very pleasant finish. Drink now. Serious".

Weekly Tasting Report (Jul 26-Aug 1, 2020): Australia, Chile, France, Italy, Slovenia

95/100 | IL CARBONAIONE 2017 • "A creamy, ripe-tannined red with chocolate, berry, light vanilla and cappuccino character and a solid core of fruit and polished tannins. It’s full-bodied and well crafted. Better after 2022, when it will all come together".

94/100 | CAPOGATTO 2017 • "A red with energy and focus for this ripe and dry vintage with dried-berry, cedar and leaf character to the hints of citrus. It’s full-bodied, yet lightly austere, which gives it character and tension. Tight tannins. Give it some time to soften. Better after 2022".

93/100 | PIANTONAIA 2017 • "A red with focus and precision and beautifully ripe, polished tannins. It’s medium-to full-bodied with dried-cherry, strawberry and berry character. Balanced and well crafted for this hot and dry vintage. Merlot. Drinkable now, but better in 2022".

90/100 | CHIANTI CLASSICO 2018 • "A soft, easy Chianti Classico with sweet-berry and light cedar character. Some citrus zest. It’s medium-bodied with good fruit and a fresh finish. Drink now".

Chianti Classico alternatives: Top Tuscany IGT wines

92/100 | 2017 IL CARBONAIONE • "Owned by renowned oenologist Vittorio Fiore, who purchased the abandoned property in 1991. Il Carbonaione is the estate's oldest vineyard with 90-year-old vines planted on a steep terraced hillside in Ruffoli. Dark cherry, lavender and violet are infused with hints of tar. This is fruit-laden but pure, with an underlying juicy citrus note and velvety tannins. Finishes with sweet baking spice and vanilla. Drinking Window 2021 - 2031"

95/100 | 2017 IL CARBONAIONE • "An alluring array of blackberry, black cherry and violet aromas introduces this supple, elegant red. Spice, mineral and tobacco elements emerge, along with firm, refined tannins, but this is all about the pure fruit. Shows terrific harmony and length. Sangiovese. Best from 2022 through 2040"  –BS

TUSCANY TO LOVE!

"This time, during our tasting, over 400 wines from the central areas of Tuscany were tested. Central Tuscany, mainly the Chianti Classico area between Florence and Siena, also extends beyond Super Tuscan wines"

94/100 | IL CARBONAIONE 2017 • "Sparkling ruby red. Very intense nose, opened with notes of canned peach, then a lot of dark cherry, some cinnamon. Compact and with a lot of smooth fruit, fine-meshed, well integrated tannins, long after cinnamon".

94/100 | PIANTONAIA 2017 • "Sparkling, brightening ruby. Opened with notes of smoke and wet stone, then blackberry and some raspberry. Spicy notes on the palate, like cloves, robust, gripping tannins, salty finish".

92/100 | CAPOGATTO 2017 • "Bright ruby red. Spicy nose, of pickled cherries, licorice, cloves and dried rose petals. Then on the palate very juicy with precise fruit, salty, also mineral, spans a long time, still young, good future!".

In Possible interviews: Vittorio Fiore. Of love and dedication, Marco Bonanni "tell about Vittorio Fiore. A renovator of Italian oenology and beyond. A character who has, with common sense and with foresight, upset the concept and techniques of making wine until then in use, helping to project the Italian wine world into the gotha of the international scene"

"Sangiovese in purezza, grande annata il 2016".

"...renowned oenologist, Vittorio Fiore, has been cultivating 15 hectares of vineyards and producing olive oil at his own Podere Poggio Scalette winery near Greve in Chianti since the early 1990s. His main focus is also on his own estate of the Sangiovese grape, to which he dedicates his premium wine Carbonaione".

17/20 | IL CARBONAIONE 2016 • "A captivating nose of stone fruit and leather, spiced with floral aromas; promising construction with breed cut, harmonious conclusion of notes of fresh fruit, tobacco and leather".

In his "TOP 100 WINES OF ITALY 2019", James Suckling places Il Carbonaione 2016 IGT Alta Valle della Greve at #88.

97/100 | IL CARBONAIONE 2016 • "What a crazy nose of pure fruit, featuring pressed violets, lavender, dark plums, cherry compote, orange rind, lemon zest, boysenberries, vanilla, Thai basil and bay leaf. The fruit is so overt and generous, yet presented in an unimaginably sleek way, the firm tannins keeping it compact and silky throughout, while the tangy acidity cuts right through to the long, structured finish. Drink in 2023".

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"In “New Release: Carbonaione 2016”, John Fodera reviews the POGGIO SCALETTE IL CARBONAIONE 2016 IGT ALTA VALLE DELLA GREVE , giving the wine a rating of 93 points. Fodera gives background on the winery, including a comment from the owner Vittorio Fiore on how he extracts such depths of color from Sangiovese. Fodera describes the wine, “Perfumed aromatics of fresh flowers, crushed wild berry, hint of vanilla and a touch of mint are very attractive. On the palate, the wine is polished and refined in an almost understated way".

90/100 | CHIANTI CLASSICO 2018 • "Bright ruby red with a delicately lightening edge. On the nose, young plums and red currants, delicate violets. On the palate it is juicy with bright fruits, it embraces a beautiful range, young, of excellent drink".

93/100 | CAPOGATTO 2016 • "I like the energy of this red, which shows lavender, violets, citrus, cumin, Thai basil and cinnamon. Firm and tangy on a medium-to full-bodied palate with excellent balance and finesse. Tight tannins and cutting acidity make their mark here in classy style. Drink from 2021".

87/100 | PIANTONAIA 2016 • "Fascinating aromas of cherries and plums with hints of tomato stem, following through to a full body, with intense tomato-paste flavors and a polished, tannic finish. Some may like it, but I find it a little odd. Tasted twice with consistent notes. Drink now".

In “Italy’s Best Value Wines”, Don Kavanagh shares a list of best value wines from Italy. These wines come highly recommended and are relatively widely available in the United States. Included on the best value wines list is (#4) POGGIO SCALETTE Il Carbonaione Alta Valle della Greve IGT 2010

94/100 | CAPOGATTO 2016 • "A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot, the 2016 Capogatto is a beautifully intense and focused wine with plump cherry and blackberry aromas. The bouquet is delivered like an arrow, shot with pinpoint precision. The wine shows elegance and freshness on the close, a great accompaniment to veal and provolone involtini".

88/100 | PIANTONAIA 2016 • "From a one-hectare vineyard, the 2016 Piantonaia is a ripe red wine with syrupy aromas of cherry confit and blackberry preserves. There is more than enough ripe fruit here, as well as notes of tar, resin and scorched earth. You get lots of cherry liqueur and crème de cassis in pure form and some hot vintage sweetness on the close. This Merlot feels too ripe and sweet, but it's still a good picnic wine for some tacos de carnitas with plenty of squeezed lime, salt and cilantro".

92/100 | IL CARBONAIONE 2016 • "The 2016 Il Carbonaione, 100% Sangiovese, is silky and nuanced. Less rich and explosive than it often is, the 2016 shows a more refined, understated side of Sangiovese for this wine. Sweet tobacco, dried herbs, mint, licorice and game add layers of complexity. The 2016 is pretty, but not the overachiever it so often is. Quite frankly, I expected more given the quality of the vintage".

88/100 | CHIANTI CLASSICO 2017 • "Poggio Scalette's 2017 Chianti Classico is forward and juicy, as so many wines are in this vintage. Sweet red cherry, tobacco, spice and leather shape this racy, pliant Chianti Classico from Poggio Scalette. The 2017 is not terribly complex, but it is quite tasty".

In “New Releases from Tuscany – Tenuta Perano And Poggio Scalette”, Tom Hyland writes about Italian wine families he has come to trust over the years due to the consistent quality of their wines. He includes PODERE POGGIO SCALETTE providing a quick history of the winery. He writes “The wines of Podere Poggio Scalette are produced from vineyards here, specifically from a hill known as Ruffoli. It was here in 1991 when Vittorio Fiore and his wife Adriana planted vineyards and olive groves; today, there are five wines produced - four of them red -along with grappa and olive oil.”

EXCELLENT | IL CARBONAIONE 2016 • "100% Sangiovese from vineyards averaging 80 years of age. Deep ruby red with inviting aromas of red and black cherry and plum, this is medium-full with nicely integrated wood notes (from medium-sized oak casks) and has a lengthy, appealing, well balanced finish. This is approachable now, but will be its best in another 5-7 years, and should peak a few years after that. Pair this with game birds or most grilled meats".

VERY GOOD | CHIANTI CLASSICO 2017 • "100% Sangiovese that was fermented and aged in cement vats. Medium-full, this offers ripe black cherry fruit (2017 was a hot growing season), and notes of brown herbs, with medium-weight tannins. This is a bit sharp on its own, but it is so enjoyable with grilled meats. Enjoy this over the next 2-3 years".

97/100 | IL CARBONAIONE 2016 • "What a crazy nose of pure fruit, featuring pressed violets, lavender, dark plums, cherry compote, orange rind, lemon zest, boysenberries, vanilla, Thai basil and bay leaf. The fruit is so overt and generous, yet presented in an unimaginably sleek way, the firm tannins keeping it compact and silky throughout, while the tangy acidity cuts right through to the long, structured finish. Drink in 2023".

91/100 | CHIANTI CLASSICO 2017 • "There’s lovely purity of fruit to this Chianti with dark plums, red cherries and lemon and orange zest. Medium body, fine tannins and a tangy finish. Drink now".

93/100 | IL CARBONAIONE 2016 • "Vittorio Fiore's 2016 Il Carbonaione is a robust expression of Sangiovese from a classic vintage. The wine is carefully balanced but also powerful at the same time, with bright cherry and wild berry aromas followed by tilled earth and garden herb. You also get lighter tones of licorice and tar at the back. Despite the opulence and generosity of the bouquet, the wine ultimately proves lean and elegantly streamlined in terms of mouthfeel".

91/100 | CHIANTI CLASSICO 2017 • "The Podere Poggio Scalette 2017 Chianti Classico opens to heightened intensity and extraction that is characteristic of this hot vintage. The fruit has gained in color darkness and flavor intensity thanks to the summer heat that reduced the size of the berries, thus increasing that deep, inner intensity. However, those Sangiovese-driven flavors of crunchy cherry and wild berry also come through as does the wine's fresh acidity and tannic backbone".

91/100 | IL CARBONAIONE 2016 • "Made with Sangiovese, this opens with aromas of dark-skinned berry, green peppercorn and leather. The savory palate delivers dried black cherry, clove, licorice and a touch of sage alongside firm fine-grained tannins".

89/100 | CAPOGATTO 2016 • "This blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot opens with aromas of dark berry, toasted oak and tilled soil. The forward palate delivers black currant jam, roasted coffee bean and vanilla alongside smooth tannins".

89/100 | PIANTONAIA 2016 • "Here's a Merlot that opens with aromas of dark-skinned berry, bay leaf and baking spice. The chewy, medium-bodied palate offers blackberry jam, vanilla and mocha alongside velvety tannins".

PERFORMANCE SENSORIALE
Gems of a trying year, followed by success for the Sangiovese

89.5/100 | "Lovely ruby red-colored with youthful tinges. Concentrated aromas of small red fruit, lemonbalm, thyme and eucalyptus. mouth-filling on the palate, grippy and polished, juicy and all-embracing. The acidity and still-evolving and velvety tannins are enriched by savory and fruity notes coming back ".

92/100 | IL CARBONAIONE 2016 • "A fruity style, boasting cherry and raspberry flavors and a light touch of oak spice. Leather, earth, iron and sanguine elements creep in as this gains air. Firms up, ending with a dusty finish. Sangiovese. Best from 2021 through 2033".

92/100 | CAPOGATTO 2016 • "Buoyed by racy acidity, this features black currant and cherry flavors at the core, graced by iron, earth and tobacco notes. Tightly wound and concentrated despite the light-weight frame. Fine length. Best from 2021 through 2032".

90/100 | PIANTONAIA 2016 • "Jammy, with black cherry fruit allied to a thick, juicy texture. The tannins add a little burr as this finishes up, along with earth and spice accents. There's no denying the exuberant fruit. Drink now through 2024".

88/100 | CHIANTI CLASSICO 2017 • "Bright black cherry fruit is the highlight of this sleek red. Earth and iron notes chime in as this lingers on the moderately long finish. Drink now through 2024".

B | CHIANTI CLASSICO 2017 • "Extreme tangy-ness, briny ripe cherries, and floral notes dominate this Classico from the Greve township with the acidity at an all time high and the tannins struggling to be heard. There is an underlying forest floor aroma, but it is fleeting. This wine is quite young but it should be consumed soon as the fruit notes seem delicate enough that in a few years they’ll be gone. It feels like the balance here is on the edge of falling apart, yet somehow all the characteristics are holding in place. Buy now, drink now".

90/100 | IL CARBONAIONE 2016 • "Intense ruby red with dark core and a slightly violet edge. Very concentrated on the nose with a tendency to Rumtopf, light pepper and something of the carnation. Very juicy on the palate with fresh tannins and fresh fruit, in the central area a lot of plum, on the final salty and still very juicy".

87/100 | CAPOGATTO 2016 • "Brilliant ruby red Intense nose with sun-dried tomatoes, then for ketchup, lightly paint and ink. On the palate the fruit is fresh but unbalanced, not exactly precise, it ends bitterly".

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94/100 | CAPOGATTO 2015 • "The 2015 Capogatto is a dark and thickly textured blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot. That blend of grapes shows extremely well in this warm vintage, and you are treated to directness, fullness and dark fruit intensity as a result. This is a full-bodied red that wraps thickly and smoothly over the palate. It should evolve over the next 10 years or more, or you could drink it right now. Either way will award lots of pleasure and satisfaction".

92/100 | IL CARBONAIONE 2015 • "The 2015 Il Carbonaione presents a thick and darkly saturated side of Sangiovese. This expression opens to a dark garnet color with ripe aromas of black cherry, prune and blackberry. This edition delivers extra thickness and richness, yet that mid-weight approach is never compromised. This wine should spread out and gain in volume as it evolves in the bottle. Some 26,000 bottles were made (whereas only 2,000 bottles of the 2015 Capogatto were produced)".

99/100 | IL CARBONAIONE 2015 • "A really exotic nose with so much dried herb character, ranging from thyme and sage to Thai basil. Then there’s more familiar and equally appealing dark blackcurrants, crushed stones and lavender. Full body with very refined tannins that both coat and caress the palate. A long, chewy finish. Drink in 2022".

95/100 | CAPOGATTO 2015 • "This is a tight and focused young red with depth and beauty in both fruit and tannin quality. Violets, purple fruits and hints of flowers. Very aromatic, fresh and vivid. Drink in 2021, but it is exciting already".

95/100 | PIANTONAIA 2015 • "The gentle power and suggestion to this young red is very enticing. It shows freshness, floras and plenty of dark character. Full-bodied, tight and focused with very polished tannins and a very long finish. Gorgeous. Drink or hold".

93/100 | CAPOGATTO 2015 • "A sleek red, saturated with cherry, blueberry, mineral and spice flavors. This is driven by vibrant acidity, and the tannins are present yet refined. Shows fine harmony and a lingering finish. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Best from 2020 through 2029".

91/100 | PIANTONAIA 2015 • "Infused with black cherry, black currant and herb aromas and flavors, this red is supported by light, dusty tannins. Balanced, yet will benefit from short-term aging, with a lingering aftertaste that incorporates some spice accents. Merlot. Best from 2020 through 2030".

90/100 | IL CARBONAIONE 2015 • "This is lush, featuring a light touch of oak spice shading black cherry, blackberry and plum flavors. Firm yet well-integrated, with a lingering, fresh finish. Sangiovese. Drink now through 2022".

87/100 | CHIANTI CLASSICO 2015 • "Truffle, underbrush, toast and charred earth aromas emerge in the glass. The palate shows the heat of the vintage, offering prune, dried black cherry and roasted coffee bean alongside close-grained tannins that leave a rather raspy finish. Drink sooner rather than later before the remaining fruit dries out".

91/100 | CHIANTI CLASSICO 2015 • "The 2015 Chianti Classico begins with inviting aromatics of cherries, exotic spices, tobacco, grilled herbs and earthy nuances all taking shape in the glass. This medium-bodied red is still a bit austere and on the leaner side with a notable layer of acidity at its core. The finish shows notable length, and is marked by cherry and spice characteristics. While I suspect this will soften and become a bit more approachable over the next few years, I suspect it will hits its peak within the decade. (Best 2019-2026)" (feb, 2018)

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94/100 | IL CARBONAIONE 2014 • "Such purity in this 2014 with ultra-fine tannins and a depth of ripe fruit. Lots of cherry and raspberry character. Medium body and a fresh finish. Serious for the vintage. Drink or hold".

92/100 | CAPOGATTO 2014 • "A layered and velvety red with dark berry and light chocolate character. Medium body, juicy fruit. Silky finish. Nicely created merlot. Drink now".

91/100 | PIANTONAIA 2014 • "Attractive dark berry and chocolate aromas and flavors. Medium body, silky tannins and a delicious finish. Already right. Drink now".

91/100 | CHIANTI CLASSICO 2015 • "A linear and tight Chianti Classico for the vintage with currant and black cherry aromas and flavors. Medium body, silky tannins and a fresh finish. Drink now".

90/100 | IL CARBONAIONE 2014 • "Well marked by oak, yet elegant and with a core of juicy black cherry and blackberry, this red is focused. Still, it needs to resolve the oak and the concentration isn't there for long term aging. Sangiovese. Drink now through 2023".

88/100 | CAPOGATTO 2014 • "This is laced with black cherry and blackberry flavors, backed by a fluid profile. It's firm, with a fresh, moderately long finish. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2020".

88/100 | CHIANTI CLASSICO 2015 • "A fruity style, this delivers cherry, plum and earth flavors, with accents of tobacco and mineral. Firms up on the moderately long finish. Drink now through 2024".

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92/100 | 2014 IL CARBONAIONE • "The 2014 'Il Carbonaione' is a lovely display Sangiovese di Lamole from Vittorio and Jurij Fiore, which was sourced from vines more than 90-years-old planted to the stony, sandy silty-loam soils of the Carbonaione vineyard. The wine itself reveals a gorgeous dark color and opens to inviting aromas of blackberries, cherries and tart berries, which are woven together with tobacco, raw coffee bean, leather and hints of fresh violets, all coming through beautifully. On the palate this is medium to full-bodied and well balanced with lively acidity yielding a slightly austere finish. This spent 15 months in new/one year French (90%) and American (10%) barrels followed by an additional 9 months in bottle before release. (Best 2018-2025)"

91/100 | IL CARBONAIONE 2014 • "Rich, dark ruby. Very rich nose with so much dark berry fruits, after elderberries and blackberries, in the background, red beetles. Succulent approach, also shows good fruit, unfolds with fine-meshed tannins, good acidity, long reverberation".

89/100 | CHIANTI CLASSICO 2015 • "Here is a terrific expression of Sangiovese with lots of round fruit flavors and dark intensity. The 2015 Chianti Classico offers a clean and direct interpretation of the vintage and puts strong focus on the integrity of those primary fruit characteristics. Blackberry, spice, leather and light tobacco give more depth and dimension".

88/100 | IL CARBONAIONE 2014 • "How enologist Vittorio Fiore gets this Sangiovese to show so much darkness and extraction is a real mystery. The 2014 Il Carbonaione is a delicious and syrupy wine that defies the appearance of this mighty Tuscan grape variety as expressed in the region's major appellations. Instead, this IGT interpretation opens to an inky black color and impenetrable richness. The bouquet delivers black cherry, plum and lots of tobacco. In the mouth, however, you taste that fresh and almost thorny acidity that is so distinctive of Sangiovese. This difficult vintage offers moderate length and a short finish. The wine's balance is slightly off center".

94+/100 | IL CARBONAIONE 2013 • "Vittorio Fiore's 2013 Il Carbonaione is a softly integrated and well-composed expression of Sangiovese. It shows enormous richness and makes a lasting impression on all the senses, from eyes to nose to palate. The appearance is inky dark, and the bouquet offers a balanced medley of ripe fruit, backing spice, leather, chocolate and tart berry aromas. It needs a few more years to unwind and lose some of its nervous energy. This is a beautiful and unique expression of the grape that will show its best in about five years".

93/100 | CAPOGATTO 2013 • "The 2013 Capogatto is a gorgeous wine with a true and underlying sense of focus and sharpness. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot make up the blend. The fruit tones, with wild berry and dried blueberry, are delivered in a clean and linear fashion. Sweet oak and baking spice fill in the rear. This is a dark and thickly saturated wine with sweet tannins and deep layers of plum, cinnamon and chocolate that peel off in slow succession".

88/100 | CHIANTI CLASSICO 2014 • "From the Greve-in-Chianti subzone, the 2014 Chianti Classico is a raw and vinous wine that feels fresh from fermentation. There are plump aromas of black cherry and prune with cola and moist chewing tobacco. The effect is simple, but also very succulent. I am surprised, however, by the rich color and density achieved in this otherwise lean and watery vintage. This wine definitely defies the odds in terms of color intensity".

88/100 | CHIARA AURORA 2015 • "One normally does not associate Podere Poggio Scalette with white wines. That's why the 2015 Chiara Aurora (100% Trebbiano Toscano) comes as such a pleasant surprise. This is a bright and luminous white with cheerful aromas of peach, citrus and honey that spring buoyantly from the bouquet. The mouthfeel is crisp and lean in texture with dry mineral notes on the close".

90/100 | IL CARBONAIONE 2013 • "New leather, blue flower, espresso, chopped herb and mature plum aromas lead the way. The dense palate offers black cherry, blackberry, sage, clove and star anise set against firm fine-grained tannins that leave an assertive finish".

#56 | 97/100 | 2013 IL CARBONAIONE • "Wow. The mouthfeel, depth and length to this red is really phenomenal. Full body, ultra-fine tannins. Blueberry, blackberry and chocolate character. Goes on for minutes. The composure and substance to this wine is amazing. This is the best ever Il Carbonaione".

In episode 391, host Levi Dalton interviews Vittorio Fiore, owner/winemaker of POGGIO SCALETTE in Tuscany and CASTELLUCCIO in Emilia-Romagna. The interview starts around the 5:00 minute mark, with Vittorio recounting his long history in Italian winemaking which began in the 1970s. He comments on the state of the Italian wine style of the time period—simple, straight-forward wines for everyday consumption—and how he, along with other key producers in the area, built the quality of Sangiovese grapes in the vineyards, with the goal to create great wines of structure, elegance and longevity.

95+/100 | IL CARBONAIONE 2013 • "...is compelling. That's the good news. The bad news, if you can call it that, is that the 2013 is going to take the better part of the next decade to be at its best. Black cherry, plum, licorice and menthol are all fused together. Today, the 2013 is rich, deep and unctuous, with superb depth and striking balance. Opening a bottle anytime soon, though, is likely to be a mostly academic exercise, as the Carbonaione is so primary, it almost tastes like a barrel sample!".

92/100 | CAPOGATTO 2013 • "...(2013...) Capogatto, Poggio Scalette's, red Bordeaux blend is dark, plush and richly textured to the core. Inky blue/purplish fruit, spices, licorice and menthol take center stage. The flavors gain in freshness and brightness as the wine opens up in the glass. Plump, juicy and forward, this flamboyant red will drink well right out of the gate".

88/100 | CHIANTI CLASSICO 2014 • "is bold, super-ripe and racy to the core. Black cherry, plum, spice and mint all race across the palate. This is an unusually concentrated wine for the year".

Twenty years of IL CARBONAIONE
The wine from Tuscan master winemaker Vittorio Fiore

vintages, 1992 to 2012

97/100 | 2013 IL CARBONAIONE • "Wow. The mouthfeel, depth and length to this red is really phenomenal. Full body, ultra-fine tannins. Blueberry, blackberry and chocolate character. Goes on for minutes. The composure and substance to this wine is amazing. This is the best ever Il Carbonaione. Will improve for years but taste it now".

95/100 | 2013 CAPOGATTO • "This is very fine and classy with a purity of sangiovese that gives a blueberry and cherry character throughout. Medium to full body, fine tannins and a racy and pretty finish. Bordeaux blend and happening. Better in 2018".

90/100 | 2014 CHIANTI CLASSICO • "Fresh and juicy Chianti Classico with dried berry, plum and cherry character. Lemon undertone. Medium to full body, crisp finish. Drink now".

93/100 | 2013 IL CARBONAIONE • "A well of deep, pure blackberry, blueberry and black pepper aromas greets the nose in this red. Silky in texture, this stays spicy as the firm, dense tannins expand on the finish. Sangiovese. Best from 2018 through 2026. 2,100 cases made".

Bruce Sanderson’s Recommended Wines from Tuscany

90/100 | 2013 CAPOGATTO • "Graphite, cherry, raspberry and pepper flavors converge in this red, supported by a firm and lively structure. Combines power and elegance, with a long aftertaste of mineral and earth. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Best from 2017 through 2027".

2013 IL CARBONAIONE • "GOLD MEDAL | 90-94.99/100

2013 CAPOGATTO • "RED MEDAL | 88-89.99/100

2014 CHIANTI CLASSICO • "RED MEDAL | 88-89.99/100

89/100 | 2014 CHIANTI CLASSICO • "very concentrated, blue berries".

90/100 | 2014 CHIANTI CLASSICO • "Smells ripe to black cherries and raspberries. Ethereal spicy to bitter herbs and black pepper. Get stuck juicy with savory, while well integrated acid nerve. An unvarnished Chianti Classico. Slightly chilled a perfect companion to spicy meat dishes".

92/100 | 2013 IL CARBONAIONE • "Very dark ruby sparkling violet. Very intense and dense nose opens with notes of dark chocolate, a lot of currant, some cardamom, nice game. Juicy and fine on the palate, opens with lots of fresh fruit, dark cherries and blackberries, weave tannins, racy acidity gives liveliness".

90/100 | CAPOGATTO 2013 • "A blend of equal parts Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, this opens with aromas of French oak, blueberry and chopped Mediterranean herb. The soft, medium-bodied palate offers juicy black cherry, cassis, coffee and a hint of mint alongside round, polished tannins".

88/100 | CHIANTI CLASSICO 2014 • "This easygoing wine offers aromas of red and dark-skinned berry and a whiff of moist soil. The soft, round palate doles out juicy black cherry, blackberry and notes of baking spice alongside fresh acidity and silky, smooth tannins. It's made to be drunk young so enjoy soon".

"An history of a vineyard in twenty years, a creed of a father and the passion of a son direct heir of an upcoming responsibilities. The story of a century-old vineyard told in the glass, back in time to appreciate better the evolving capacities."

17/20 | IL CARBONAIONE 2012 • "Expansive nose, leather, coal, strong on the palate, strong, good acidity and ripe tannins, medium-bodied with fresh fruity finish."

90/100 | IL CARBONAIONE 2012 • "Ruby red, dense and compact, very intense bouquet, on quantity and offered fruity, spicy notes, roasted and balsamic with hints of cherries, plums, blackberries, berries, black pepper, liquorice, withered roses and violets, sweet tobacco. Decided sip, wine with great personality, dry, warm, lively tannins, present and tense, very long finish. Already harmonious wine but promises a long future for this important Sangiovese."

"There are still simple, small companies in the area of Chianti Classico. Poggio Scalette is one of those. Its wine champion is one of the best Sangiovese in Tuscany. Unfortunately is known in a few."

94/100 | IL CARBONAIONE 2012

IL CARBONAIONE 2012 • "Vittorio Fiore and his family have been producing this very special wine at Poggio Scallette since 1992. Made from 80-year-old vines, in the heart of Chianti Classico, Il Carbonaione shows what Sangiovese can be when the place, and the methods, are outstanding..." read more

IL CARBONAIONE 2012 • "This red comes from the good Poggio Scalette in Tuscany and is a varietal wine made from Sangiovese: an extremely elegant wine, silky as the best Chianti Classico, Brunello and more durable than most and only half as expensive as the famous Super Tuscans.

The vineyard, where it grows, was planted around 1920, when the vines were not trimmed out for high yield. Incredibly, what impact has on the wine. This reminded me - pardon - to a Haut-Brion."

93/100 | IL CARBONAIONE 2012 • "The 2012 Il Carbonaione represents a tremendous effort. This is a stylish and generous wine that delivers high caliber aromas of dark berry, spice, leather, cola and grilled herb. Il Carbonaione is a single-vineyard expression of Sangiovese from 80-year-old vines. It is the result of years of research into the variety by leading enologist Vittorio Fiore and his team. What distinguishes this wine is the quality of its aromas, the immaculate way in which they are presented and the silky, long nature of the mouthfeel. This is a beautiful wine".

93/100 | CAPOGATTO 2011 • "The 2011 Capogatto is a Bordeaux blend of grapes with an all-Italian personality. This is a thick and expressive blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot, and you definitely feel the heft and power of those brawny and muscular red grape varieties. The bouquet shows dark berry nuances with spice, leather, mineral notes and rosemary oil. The overall effect is beautiful and harmonious. Capogatto packs additional punch thanks to the ripe fruit obtained in the hot 2011 vintage".

91/100 | CHIANTI CLASSICO 2013 • "The 2013 Chianti Classico is a delicious wine with a very clean entry to the palate. The wine makes its mark thanks to shapely aromas of dark fruit, dried cherry and plum. The quality of the fruit is evident in the classic 2013 vintage. Clean acidity and bright berry flavors move towards the palate where they are both refreshing and invigorating. This is a great wine to pair with grilled meat or flatbread with smoked bacon or sausage".

89/100 | CHIANTI CLASSICO 2012 • "The 2012 Chianti Classico opens to a dark ruby hue and beautifully balanced concentration. Despite the slightly darker appearance of this wine, the overall effect is decisively taut, crisp and elegant. Wild berry, fresh cherry, and dried blueberry give way to etched mineral tones and light shadings of oak spice. The wine achieves impressive balance, and it boasts a very bright and buoyant quality of fruit. This vintage is slightly less intense, but the wine is a pleasure to drink nonetheless".

88/100 | CAPOGATTO 2012 • "The 2012 Capogatto opens to savory tones of dark fruit and barbecue spice that give the wine a broad and heavy consistency. All that bulk seems to build up on the nose, however, because the mouthfeel is much leaner and lighter than you may initially suspect. There is a ripe and sticky quality to the fruit that takes away from the wine's complexity and finesse. The delivery is bold and broad, and there are sweet tannins and spicy flavors on the close".

95/100 | IL CARBONAIONE 2012 • "This is really fine and balanced with beautifully polished, silky tannins and an impressive depth of fruit. Full body, ultra-fine tannins and a long, flavorful finish. Superb as always. Drink or hold".

92/100 | CHIANTI CLASSICO 2013 • "Dried flowers and dark berries come through on the nose. Full body, silky tannins and a bright and fruity finish. Crisp and very, very clean. Almost steely. Very well done this year. Drink now".

"Vittorio Fiore was one of Tuscany's army of itinerant oenologistd but decided to establish his own wine estate. The result was Poggio Scalette half way between Greve and Panzano, bought by Vittorio and his wife in 1991.

The property had been neglected but it boasted one still terraced 5-ha vineyard known by the locals as Il Carbonaione..." read more

5 stars | IL CARBONAIONE 2012

"My wine five stars on the guide Florence Restaurants, Tuscany, by La Repubblica Editor".

by Andrea Gori from Ristorante Fischetteria de Burde, Florence

92/100 | IL CARBONAIONE 2012 • "This concentrated Sangiovese opens with aromas of underbrush, toasted oak, vanilla, mature plum and ripe berry. The firm palate offers fleshy blackberry extract, clove, licorice and oak-driven spice alongside a backbone of bracing tannins. Drink 2017–2022".

90/100 | CAPOGATTO 2012 • "Made with equal parts Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, this opens with aromas of red berry, mint and a whiff of kitchen spice. The forward palate delivers black currant, graphite, licorice and tobacco alongside firm, polished tannins. Best 2016–2019".

95/100 | IL CARBONAIONE 2012 • "...comes across as quite shy and reserved today, with less of its typical exuberance. That just makes me think the wine is going to need a few years to blossom. Sweet red cherry, plum, kirsch, spice and rose petal nuances gradually emerge from the glass, but the 2012 remains reticent and not fully expressive. I would not be surprised to see the market look past the 2012, as it is not at all showy, but that will just create an opportunity for savvy consumers. There is plenty to look forward to. Readers will have to be patient, though. Over the years, Il Carbonaione has built a tremendous track record of aging very well. Next to Chianti Classico's other 100% Sangioveses, Carbonaione is made in a sweeter, jammier style with more mid-palate opulence. Although showy in its youth, Carbonaione needs time in bottle to show at its best".

91/100 | CAPOGATTO 2012 • "...Poggio Scalette's 25% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc, 25% Petit Verdot blend is fleshy, radiant and expressive, with all of the fruit pushed forward. Silky tannins and sweet, spiced aromatics add to the wine's considerable near and medium-term appeal. In 2012, Capogatto is less concentrated and dense than the Carbonaione. As such, I imagine it will provide its best drinking sooner rather than later. Hints of white truffle, blood orange and raspberry jam are laced into the ripe, succulent finisha".

88/100 | CHIANTI CLASSICO 2013 • "Poggio Scalette's 2013 Chianti Classico is a plump, juicy wine to drink now and over the next few years, while the fruit retains its freshness. Sweet red berries, spices and crushed flowers add nuance on the perfumed, silky finish. There is nothing especially fancy here, rather it is the wine's exuberance that carries the day".

88/100 | IL CARBONAIONE 2012 • "Starts out smoothly, with firm underlying tannins, evoking earth, cherry, underbrush and cedar flavors. Leans toward the dry side in balance. Decant. Sangiovese. Drink now through 2022".

86/100 | CHIANTI CLASSICO 2013 • "The cherry, raspberry and spice flavors in this red are attractive, matching an elegant frame. A cleansing astringency caps the finish. Drink now through 2019".

"Sangiovese wines can age well, as shown by the top wine of Poggio Scalette in Chianti". [by google translate]

vintages vertical, 1992-2004-2012

18/20 | IL CARBONAIONE • "Sangiovese. Rich purples, Rubiner edge. Magnificent bouquet, ripe cherries and wild berries, a hint of grenadine, significant, but appropriate toasted, invites beautiful in the nose. On the palate dropsig, delightful perfume pointing in the interior, easy eichiges finals. Fairly research, respectively in a modern style. Certainly equipped with popular taste. Two, three years waiting (2018-2029)". [by google translate]

90/100 | POGGIO SCALETTE 2013 CHIANTI CLASSICO • "Aromas of wild berry, violet, rose and Mediterranean herb lead the nose of this easy drinking, polished red. The juicy palate doles out blackberry, black cherry, white pepper and star anise while bright acidity and supple tannins offer support. Drink through 2017".

92/100 | CAPOGATTO 2012 • "A bright and fruity red with tension and freshness. Full body, tight and reserved. Silky texture. Flavorful finish. Outstanding intensity. Pure merlot".

90/100 | IL CARBONAIONE 2012 • "Solid, polished, slightly leathery and a hint tobacco aroma of preserved cherries and dark berries, herbaceous and floral traces, a little orange zest and moderate wood tones in the background. Clean, pure, fine juicy and fairly polished fruit, straightforward, very fine tannins, persistent, delicate bite, fairly cool on the palate, moderate woody and tabacco, rather austere style, good depth, very elegant style, a hint of chocolate in the background, very good , polished, finely juicy finish with nutty traces. A great pleasure". [by google translate]

IL CARBONAIONE 2012 • "Are you looking for an extraordinary red, informal for the summer? So stop with this Tuscan gem, you found it. Every sip of this wine made from Sangiovese makes us dream a balmy summer night on the terrace of a villa surrounded by vineyards of over 70 years on the terraced hills of Chianti in Ruffoli. In the glass, this wine produced by the enologist Vittorio Fiore a Poggio Scalette, is soft as a leather sofa made by hand and soft like a pair of Ferragamo loafers. Price on request, to be purchased through | fischer-trezza.de". [by google translate]

IL CARBONAIONE: VITTORIO FIORE AND THE TASTE OF GREVE • "With its 74 years, Vittorio Fiore is a legendary figure today. A native of Bolzano was dedicated to the study of oenologist with first steps as a winemaker in northern Italy, and since 1978, in Tuscany, where at Tenuta Caparzo, Poggio Salvi, Borgo Scopeto has worked". [by google translate]

VITTORIO FIORE CELEBRATES ITS IL CARBONAIONE: 20 YEARS OF CHARACTER AND ELEGANCE• "1992 was the first year of Il Carbonaione. A wine that has made the extraordinary interpretation of Sangiovese and talked about since its debut, and especially thanks to its impressive elegance, its concentration of compact tannins and delicate and its depth seductive".

93/100 | 2011 CAPOGATTO • "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 | 2012 CHIANTI CLASSICO • "Tangy, fruity wine loads of dried-cherry and lemon-rind character. Medium body and a firm finish. Drink now".

94+/100 | 2011 CAPOGATTO • "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 | 2011 IL CARBONAIONE • "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)"

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 | 2011 CAPOGATTO • "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 | 2011 IL CARBONAIONE • "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 | 2012 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".

94/100 | 2011 IL CARBONAIONE • "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 | 2012 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 | 2011 CAPOGATTO • "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".

94/100 | 2011 IL CARBONAIONE • "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".

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 Tim Atkin (London), one of the most worldwide awarded Wine Writer and Master of Wine with 25 years of experience, Raoul Salama (Paris), Professor at the Faculty of Oenology in Bordeaux, journalist and professional taster, Christy Canterbury (New York) journalist and Master of Wine in the United States, Daniele Cernilli, dean of the tasting and wine journalist from the creators of Gambero Rosso, Antonio Paolini, an expert in food and wine and tasting, signature on some of the major trade publications and Pier Bergonzi, a journalist for La Gazzetta dello Sport ...

14° | 2011 PIANTONAIA.

92/100 | 2011 IL CARBONAIONE • "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".

94/100 | 2011 CAPOGATTO • "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".

"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".

2010 IL CARBONAIONE • «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.

92/100 | 2011 IL CARBONAIONE • "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 | 2011 CAPOGATTO • "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".

90/100 | POGGIO SCALETTE 2011 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".

IL CARBONAIONE • "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..."

#94 | 2009 IL CARBONAIONE • "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...".

Two exceptional events that offer the chance to taste some of the best wines produced in Italy. Italy's wine harvest is in full swing, but there is a kind of very special collection that is preparing to go on stage: from 10 to 13 October, in the most fashionable street of Milan, will stage the "Harvest in Via Monte Napoleone", which sees the most important encounter boutique wines of the top wineries in Italy.

«It's been a great year to taste Italian wines as a wine critic with so many excellent new releases. My Top 100 New-Release Italian Wines in 2013 are my top scoring wines from the country ranking between 99 and 95 points...» James Suckling

95/100 | 2010 IL CARBONAIONE • "Super aromas of crushed raspberries, blackberries and violets. Full body, with intense and dense palate of dark fruits and super polished tannins. Goes on for minutes. Always superb. 100% Sangiovese. Truly excellent. Better in 2015".

RANK #21 (96/100) | 2010 IL CARBONAIONE • "Year after year the ‘Il Carbonaione’ is a fantastic wine made from 100% Sangiovese and by now should be recognized by all as a flagship Italian wine. The 2010 is no exception, it is an absolutely thrilling wine that brings seductive aromas of pure ripe blackberries and black cherries are followed by espresso, scorched earth, charcoal, exotic spices and hints of herbs, which soar form the glass. It demonstrates amazing balance and finesse with fantastic underlying acidity supported by a gorgeous rich velvety texture that is layered with remarkable depth, leaving you with a lasting impression of delicious dark fruits and roasted coffee flavors that linger on and on. This is probably the best ‘Il Carbonaione’ I have ever tasted and destined to be a classic, however it will certainly need some time to fully develop in bottle and patience will be handsomely rewarded. (Best 2016-2028)"

90/100 | 2010 CAPOGATTO • "Concentrated but not overbearing, showing good acidity, this boasts black cherry, plum and spice flavors, finishing on the elegant side, with subtle accents of tar and earth. Best from 2016 through 2028. 175 cases made".

90/100 | POGGIO SCALETTE 2011 CHIANTI CLASSICO • "Muddled black currant and blueberry fruit is accented by wild herb and tobacco notes in this intense red. Firm yet balanced, this lingers with cherry and earth accents. Drink now through 2020. 300 cases made".

91/100 | POGGIO SCALETTE 2011 CHIANTI CLASSICO • "This lovely selection has intensely floral fragrances of rose and iris, with whiffs of balsam and leather. The palate shows gorgeous, ripe black cherry and raspberry flavors accented by white pepper and baking spices alongside big, polished tannins. Delicious and drinking well now, so enjoy through the next two or three years".

97/100 | 2010 IL CARBONAIONE • "...is a stunner. Deep, rich and utterly impeccable, the 2010 boasts breathtaking richness, energy and power. The flavors remain incredibly primary in a wine that will require years to develop. Graphite, crushed rocks, blue/black fruit, plums and smoke emerge over time. As phenomenal as the 2010 is today, it really should be cellared for at least a few years. This is a drop dead gorgeous wine from Vittorio and Jurij Fiore".

94+/100 | 2010 CAPOGATTO • "...is compelling. Mocha, plums, smoke, licorice and incense all literally explode from the glass in a super-ripe, intense wine loaded with character and pure personality. The 2010 is wonderfully warm, open and resonant, yet there is more than enough underlying structure to provide balance. This is a surprisingly big, rich wine for the year, but it all works. Capogatto is a Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot blend".

90/100 | 2011 CHIANTI CLASSICO • "...is easily one of the best wines of the year. The aromas and flavors are quite dark, yet there is more than enough minerality from hillside sites to offer balance and energy. Hints of tobacco and sweet flowers add lift as the wine opens up in the glass. Readers are likely to find the 2011 utterly irresistible. The 2011 is 100% Sangiovese done in cement".

93/100 | 2010 IL CARBONAIONE • "A plush, textured red, featuring layers of pure cherry, raspberry, leather, briar and tobacco flavors. Concentrated and juicy, getting support from the dusty tannins on the finish".

"...Poggio Scalette is one of them, new releases, on video".

95/100 | 2010 IL CARBONAIONE • "Super aromas of crushed raspberries, blackberries and violets. Full body, with intense and dense palate of dark fruits and super polished tannins. Goes on for minutes. Always superb. 100% Sangiovese. Truly excellent. Better in 2015".

93/100 | 2010 CAPOGATTO • "This Bordeaux blend is an extremely polished red, with ultra-fine tannins and beautiful fruit. Hints of smoky oak and chocolate. Full body, with super-integrated tannins and a long, long finish. Better in two or three years". [Jun. 19, 2013]

91/100 | 2011 CHIANTI CLASSICO • "Bubbling over with bright and intense cherry and blackberry aromas that follow through to a full body with a pretty mixture of sliced plums, citrus and blueberries. Tangy finish. Lively wine. Drink or hold". [Jun. 19, 2013]

Vittorio, to be precise. At Poggio Scalette, in the heart of Chianti Classico, produce the Piantonaia, you can drink only at enoteca Pinchiorri. Our wine hunter put them it to a vote.

Here is the Sangiovese. But, what is it really? What does it represent? What are the origins of this variety?.

2010 IL CARBONAIONE • "...the beautiful Sangiovese that is produced by Podere Poggio Scalette in Greve in Chianti. Vittorio Fiore, a friend of Giorgio Pinchiorri, produce in exclusively for the Enoteca in Florence two delicious wines. But the company must be ndicated especially for Il Carbonaione..."

1 foglia | 2012 "IL CORTO" OLIO D'OLIVA EXTRAVERGINE • "The best 100% "Italian Quality" extravergine olive oils. Oils of Italy's Gambero Rosso takes you to the discovery of a fascinating and complex world. Each oil is the result of a territory, a mill, a cultivar. A thousand shades of aromas and flavors to know and recognize. To embellish and enhance any dish. Every day. For the pleasure of the palate and the good of greetings".

93/100 | 2009 IL CARBONAIONE • "...The oldest vines were planted sometime after the First World War, and now have more than 80 years and consist of a variety of Sangiovese, Sangiovese di Lamole. Here, Vittorio Fiore creates Il Carbonaione..."

94/100 | 2009 CAPOGATTO • "The 2009 Poggio Scalette Capogatto is superb Bordeaux style blend … It offers gorgeous aromas and flavors of black cherry and currant with freshly ground coffee, toast and hints of spring florals..."

Who knows what drove Vittorio Fiore, a talented winemaker from Trento but operating for more than thirty years, mainly in Tuscany, wanting to challenge themselves not only as a consultant but also as a producer? ... In a plot of land known as "Il Carbonaione" Vittorio Fiore discovered old vines more than 70 years that turned out to be the original clones of Sangiovese di Lamole ...

RANK #29 (94/100) | 2009 IL CARBONAIONE • "The 2009 Podere Poggio Scalette Il Carbonaione is a truly captivating wine, instantly grabbing your attention with its beautiful dark opaque color and gorgeous aromas of fresh blackberries, crushed floral..."

2,048 pages for the review of 1,697 Estates and 20,000 wines tasted and described. About 950 finalists and 480 of them, awarded with the “Cinque Grappoli”, the score for excellence always greater than 91/100...

2009 IL CARBONAIONE

96/100 | 2009 CAPOGATTO • "What perfume, with haunting violet, black currant, cherry, pepper and light spice aromas that are pure and expressive. On the palate, this is refined and elegant, with intensity and great harmony. The structure shows on the finish, which will support this red through the next decade and beyond. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Best from 2014 through 2025".

92/100 | 2009 IL CARBONAIONE • "Inky in color, this new wave red boasts black currant, blackberry, violet and light spice flavors. Polished and thickly textured, with a pleasantly bitter finish of sweet fruit. Sangiovese. Best from 2014 through 2022".

94/100 | 2009 IL CARBONAIONE • "Loads of blackberries, blueberries and hints of fresh mint. Yet subtle and intriguing. Full and dense with a great depth of fruit and polished tannins. The wine lasts for minutes on the palate. Great beauty. This needs at least three or four years to come together".

90/100 | POGGIO SCALETTE 2010 DOCG CHIANTI CLASSICO • "Lots of cooked cherries with spices. Full and juicy, with plenty of fruit and a fresh finish. Firm tannins. Goes on and on. Drink now or hold".

92/100 | POGGIO SCALETTE 2010 DOCG CHIANTI CLASSICO • "Earth, wild herb and sanguine notes complement the black cherry and plum in this red, giving it a wild character. Firm, dusty tannins push it along, if a little drying. Needs time".

These are interesting times in Tuscany. There is no doubt the region is in the midst of a profound stylistic evolution. A growing number of estates are moving in the direction of more natural viticulture. In the cellar, new oak is down and the use of neutral vessels is up. Cement, once virtually forgotten, is making a huge comeback...

Podere Poggio Scalette • "...Divino Tuscany will bring together the top winemakers from Tuscany who will promote, share and demystify their top rated wines. James Suckling, former Senior Editor and European Bureau Chief of Wine Spectator and one of the world's most influential wine critics, and IMG Artists, one of the leading producers of cultural and lifestyle festivals, including the Tuscan Sun Festival, are collaborating on this signature event".

2011 Il Corto • "Selected and included into the prestigious German driving Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil guide, Merum 2012 Olive Oil Selection".

92/100 | 1998 IL CARBONAIONE • "Here we go again, we are falling back into a great Tuscan wine, not international grapes though, but very classic made ​​from sangiovese grapes. In this wonderful land would say that everything is fine, but it would detract from the many good producers with seriousness and commitment, perhaps starting with beliefs far apart, can produce similar jewelry. In particular, this fourteen year old had a mouth marmellatosa at the right point, freshness and harmony for sale with beautiful fine tannins. The nose clear hints of tobacco and wet undergrowth"

2008 Il Carbonaione • "Produced from vines as old as 90 years, Il Carbonaione is a 100% Sangiovese super-Tuscan. Noted winemaking consultant Vittorio Fiore and his son Jurij meticulously farm this vineyard, situated in the hills outside Siena at an altitude of 1,500 feet. The wine features definitive black-cherry, blueberry, black-licorice, and mineral notes, with a beautiful balance of alcohol and tannin and a long finish. It’s wonderful now, but it will be spectacular later in its life".

90/100 | POGGIO SCALETTE 2009 CHIANTI CLASSICO • "Here’s a stellar Chianti Classico with ripe aromas of plump cherry, blackberry, spice and chewy molasses. It delivers sweet, velvety softness on the finish".

In the Chianti Classico and surrounding areas are born among the best Italian wines.

I met Vittorio Fiore in May 1998. The occasion was the first public exhibition in which I presented the pictures painted with wine. We were in Capoliveri, Elba Island beautiful village. It was Gino Veronelli, who I met a few months before...

For good cuisine and good wine lovers visiting the city of Florence whitout shopping at Enoteca Pinchiorri would be like an art lover making the same trip and ignoring the Uffizzi...

Il Carbonaione, a wine, a story: the story of a great oenologist who suddenly desired to put himself to the test, despite the success he had gained with important companies. Thus, he made a unique and unmistakable product, whitout points or corners...