Wine Enthusiast - 89             December 2007
Ronco del Gelso Rive Alte Tocai 2006 (Isonzo del Friuli) Deep, golden saturation is backed by big power and structure and bountiful shadings of creamy vanilla, peach, apricot and honeysuckle. This is a naturally creamy wine, visibly thick and viscous, with tangy fruit flavors through and through.

Wine Enthusiast -92             December 2007
Venturini Campomasua 2001 (Amarone della Valpolicella Classico)
Here is a lively buoyant wine that affords room for a wide array of aromatic nuances. Apple, almond, cherry cobbler and penetrating black tar are foreground notes with red fruit and sweet vanilla as soft background shadings. The intensity is as remarkable as its persistency.

Wine Enthusiast -89            December 2007
Cantine Talamonti Tre Saggi 2004 (Montepulciano d’Abruzzo)
Nice concentration and pretty aromas characterize this brawny red: red fruit, forest berries, licorice, mineral tones, toasted nut and black slate are identifying elements. There’s good ripeness and succulence to the wine followed by solid tannins.

Wine Spectector - 96             October 15, 2007
La Togata, Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2001
Black as night, with aromas of blackberry, violet, flowers and Indian spices. Full-bodied, with loads of tannins, but ultrarefined. Very long and beautiful, with great texture. This is 1997 again. Best after 2010. 500 cases made.

Wine Spectector - 90             October 15, 2007
La Calonica, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva 2003
Aromas of plum and raisin follow through to a full-bodied palate, with velvety tannins and a long, flavorful finish. Chewy. Best after 2008. 1,000 cases made.

Wine Spectector - 90             September 30, 2007
Girolamo Dorigo, Chardonnay Colli Orientali del Friuli 2003
Offers a pleasant nose, with baked apple, honey and oak. Full-bodied, with a relaxed, silky palate and a tasty, toasty finish. Nicely done. Very intense and fruit forward. Drink now. 500 cases made.

Wine Spectector - 90             September 30, 2007
Girolamo Dorigo, Traminer Colli Orientali del Friuli 2005
Shows intense peach and lime character, with notes of honey and mineral. Has a fresh, medium-bodied palate, with clean flavors, lovely fruit and a long, fruity finish. Drink now. 300 cases made.