Italy. Tart and tannic. Raisiny and medium bodied with the intensity and earth of typical Sangiovese. Silky and smooth with distinct acidity. Spicy, seductive and tempestuous - you won't regret this choice.

88 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '03 Brancaia is focused, minerally red, with ripe plum and earth character. Medium bodied, with well integrated tannins and a soft, mineral finish.

92 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. Enticing aromas of smoky black fruit and spicy barbecued meat, the '02 Il Blue is full bodied with ultra fine; well integrated tannins; amazing quality for the vintage.

92 PTS JAMES SUCKLING. The '07 Podere Brizio Brunello di Montalcino has interesting aromas of ripe fruit and sweet tobacco; hints of leather; full bodied; velvety tannins with lots of new wood.

93 PTS WINE ADVOCATE. The '06 Podere Brizio Brunello di Montalcino is an elegant wine; dark cherries, plums, licorice, new leather, mint and French oak; silky, mid-weight body; impeccably refined.

91 PTS Robert Parker Jr.

91 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '04 Brizio Brunello di Montalcino has cherries and berries, with hints of blackberries and lovely floral undertones; full-bodied, with a serious density.

#9, THE TOP 100 OF 2006, 96 PTS, WINE SPECTATOR. The aromas of the '04 Brancaia Il Blu leave me speechless, with freshly cut roses and lilacs that follow through to crushed blackberry and cherry.

91 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. Blackberries, currants and berries with hints of minerals. Full-bodied and chewy, with lots of character.

96 PTS WINE SPECTATOR, #29 SPECTATOR TOP 100, aromas of berries. Full-bodied palate with super silky tannins and a long finish.

Bright golden to yellow color, aromas of melon, oyster shells, and citrus; fresh slightly floral with crisp acidity; well balanced with a long dry finish. Great to serve with grilled shirmp.

93 PTS JAMES SUCKLING. The '11 Brancaia Tre offers up ripe aromas of strawberry and berries; full bodied, ultra soft tannins and a silky finish; truly a delicious wine.

90 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '00 Podere La Brancaia Tuscan red is easily one of the world's finest wines; fresh with currant and floral character; full bodied and fine tannins. Enjoy now through 2007.