Scalette, Il Carbonaione Alta Valle della Greve 2009

94+ points Wine Advocate
"The 2009 Il Carbonaione has elegance to burn. Polished, silky tannins frame layers of fruit as this harmonious, totally finessed wine blossoms in the glass. The 2009 is simply glorious from the very first taste. A kick of Sangiovese acidity gives the wine its lift and vibrancy on the finish. This is a great showing. Carbonaione is 100% Sangiovese (Lamole clone) grown on the hillsides of Greve. The wine spent 15 months in 350-liter oak barrels, 50% new."

Jancis Robinson
"Very voluptuous, exotic nose. Both herbs and spices – and some meatiness. A really interesting wine. Very round and mellow. Super dramatic. Very exciting and bursting with health. The fruit almost covers the tannins. Ambitious. 18/20 points."