Allergic-Info: This wine can contain sulfites
yr. 2019 Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com:
90 of 100 Points.
"Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com" has rated the wine "Valdipiatta Vigna d'Alfiero" from the vintage 2019 on 01.06.2022 with 90 of 100 points.
"Open in the sensory profile showing notes of black cherries, withered linden flowers, elderflowers and passionflower. Medium bodied, light tannins and a slim finale which lacks a little pulp and character. Drink now."
yr. 2018 Wine Enthusiast:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Valdipiatta Vigna d'Alfiero" from the vintage 2018 on 01.05.2022 with 89 of 100 points.
"Made with organically farmed Sangiovese, this opens with aromas of blue flower and toasted oak with the barest whiff of barnyard. On the light-bodied, fleeting palate, you'll find sour cherry, rusty nail and a hint of raw coffee bean alongside grainy, drying tannins that leave an astringent finish. Kerin O'Keefe"
yr. 2017 5StarWines - the Book - Vinitaly:
91 of 100 Points.
"5StarWines - the Book - Vinitaly" has rated the wine "Valdipiatta Vigna d'Alfiero" from the vintage 2017 on 01.04.2022 with 91 of 100 points.
"Wine Without Walls 2022"
yr. 2018 Vinum Wine Magazine:
17 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Valdipiatta Vigna d'Alfiero" from the vintage 2018 on 01.01.2022 with 17 of 20 points.
"Feinduftige Noten von Schwarzbeeren und Kräutern, auch Holz und Leder; der Ansatz mit Schliff, viel Saft, die Tannine feinkörnig und jugendlich, elegantes anhaltendes Fruchtfinale. Überzeugender Wein, der noch reifen sollte."
yr. 2018 Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com:
91 of 100 Points.
"Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com" has rated the wine "Valdipiatta Vigna d'Alfiero" from the vintage 2018 on 01.05.2021 with 91 of 100 points.
"Precise and pleasant with sensory complexity giving notes of rose petals, grapefruit juice, mandarin rind and bergamot. Medium bodied, well extracted light tannins and a finale of medium persisitency. Better from 2023."
yr. 2017 Wine Enthusiast:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Valdipiatta Vigna d'Alfiero" from the vintage 2017 on 01.04.2021 with 89 of 100 points.
"Underbrush, wild berry and coconut aromas come together on the 100% Sangiovese. The taut, austere palate recalls sour cherry, roasted coffee bean and toasted nut alongside tightly knit, grainy tannins that clench the finish. Kerin O'Keefe"
yr. 2017 Vinum Wine Magazine:
17 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Valdipiatta Vigna d'Alfiero" from the vintage 2017 on 01.11.2020 with 17 of 20 points.
"Intrigante Nase nach reifen Beeren, Trockenblumen und Flieder; der Ansatz knackig, die feinkörnigen Gerbstoffe sorgen für eine lineare Entwicklung, das Finale ist balsamisch-fruchtig. Gefällt mit seiner linearen Bauweise."
yr. 2017 Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com:
91 of 100 Points.
"Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com" has rated the wine "Valdipiatta Vigna d'Alfiero" from the vintage 2017 on 01.02.2020 with 91 of 100 points.
"Wow! Distintivo al naso con note dolci di prugne blu, lavanda, timo e mosto d'uva. Corpo medio-pieno, sottile al palato con una buona progressione che ben si unisce al finale leggero e preciso. Bevi ora o invecchia."
yr. 2016 Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com:
92 of 100 Points.
"Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com" has rated the wine "Valdipiatta Vigna d'Alfiero" from the vintage 2016 on 01.01.2020 with 92 of 100 points.
"Fiori rossi, petalo di rosa e succo di pompelmo in questo Nobile di Montepulciano. Corpo pieno, tannino rotondo e soffice ed un finale di grande leggerezza ed eleganza. Bevi ora."
yr. 2016 Vinum Wine Magazine:
17 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Valdipiatta Vigna d'Alfiero" from the vintage 2016 on 01.11.2019 with 17 of 20 points.
"Reinsortiger Sangiovese, 18 Monate in Tonneaux ausgebaut: Verführerisches Bouquet nach Waldfrüchten und Kräutern, umrahmt von molligen balsamischen Noten; feinherbe Textur mit Saft, Schmelz und Länge. Kernige Machart."
yr. 2016 Falstaff:
89 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Valdipiatta Vigna d'Alfiero" from the vintage 2016 on 01.04.2019 with 89 of 100 points.
"Dunkles, sattes Rubinrot mit finsterem Touch. In der Nase tief und mit Nuancen von kleinen dunklen Beeren, Bitterschokolade und Lakritze. Am Gaumen füllig mit großem Körper, weitet sich leicht bitter aus, druckvoll, im Finale gezeichnet von Weitmaschigkeit."
yr. 2016 Wine Enthusiast:
93 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Valdipiatta Vigna d'Alfiero" from the vintage 2016 on 01.03.2019 with 93 of 100 points.
"A pure expression of Sangiovese, this has aromas of ripe red berry, violet, star anise and a whiff of crushed herb. Tight and focused, the youthfully austere vibrant palate evokes Marasca cherry, pomegranate, licorice and ground clove while firm fine-grained tannins provide a polished backbone. Fresh acidity lends balance. Drink 2021-2031. Kerin O'Keefe"
yr. 2015 Wine Enthusiast:
86 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Valdipiatta Vigna d'Alfiero" from the vintage 2015 on 01.01.2018 with 86 of 100 points.
"Aromas of stewed prune and toasted notes lead the nose on this brawny red. Searing alcohol dominates the palate and throws it off balance while blackberry extract, licorice and toasted oak notes linger in the background. Grainy tannins give it an astringent finish. Kerin O'Keefe"
yr. 2013 Wine Enthusiast:
92 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Valdipiatta Vigna d'Alfiero" from the vintage 2013 on 01.01.2017 with 92 of 100 points.
"Alluring violet, perfumed berry, truffle and Mediterrenean herb aromas emerge in the glass. The palate is firm and packed with black cherry, raspberry and licorice flavors, with assertive, fine-grained tannins that give the finish grip. Give it time to fully develop. Drink after 2020."
yr. 2013 Vinum Wine Magazine:
17 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Valdipiatta Vigna d'Alfiero" from the vintage 2013 on 01.11.2016 with 17 of 20 points.
"Facettenreiches Bouquet mit Aromen von Waldbeeren, Lakritze und Nougat; robuster Ansatz, feinkörnige Gerbstoffe, kompakter Bau mit einem saftigen Ausklang auf Noten von reifen Beeren. Eleganter Wein, der aber noch reifen sollte."
yr. 2012 Falstaff:
90 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Valdipiatta Vigna d'Alfiero" from the vintage 2012 on 01.05.2016 with 90 of 100 points.
"Glänzendes Rubin mit Granatschimmer. Sehr klare und intensive Nase, duftet satt nach reifen Brombeeren und Kirschen, auch viel Granatapfel, einladend. Zeigt im vorderen Bereich saftige, klare Kirschfrucht, entfaltet sich mit straffem, dichtem Tannin, baut zunehmend auf, im Finale kernig, mit festem Druck."
yr. 2010 Wine Enthusiast:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Valdipiatta Vigna d'Alfiero" from the vintage 2010 on 01.01.2015 with 90 of 100 points.
"Plum, toast, violet and savory herb aromas lead the nose on this firmly structured wine. The tightly compacted palate delivers toasted oak, concentrated black cherry, dried sage, tobacco and licorice alongside a backbone of assertive tannins."
yr. 2007 Wine Enthusiast:
88 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Valdipiatta Vigna d'Alfiero" from the vintage 2007 on 01.01.2013 with 88 of 100 points.
"From the very warm 2007 vintage, this offers earthy aromas of underbrush, truffle and overripe berry. The palate is warm and evolved, with concentrated black fruit and round tannins, but it lacks freshness and energy. Drink soon."
yr. 2008 Falstaff:
88 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Valdipiatta Vigna d'Alfiero" from the vintage 2008 on 01.05.2012 with 88 of 100 points.
"Glänzendes, intensives Rubin. Intensive, dichte Nase mit viel dunkler, reifer Frucht, nach Brombeeren, Zwetschgen und Dörrobst, ansprechend. Am Gaumen kompakt und präsent, zeigt viel präsentes Tannin, baut sich gut auf, kernig, im Finale schöner Druck, wirkt noch etwas ruppig, zusätzliche Lagerung"
yr. 2004 Wine Enthusiast:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Valdipiatta Vigna d'Alfiero" from the vintage 2004 on 01.01.2011 with 89 of 100 points.
"From the excellent 2004 vintage, this dark Vino Nobile (aged 18 months in oak barrel) shows quality fruit aromas of blackberry, cherry and cassis. But it also boasts tertiary aromas of tar, black stone and licorice as well as oak-driven aromas of spice and cigar."
yr. 2006 Vinum Wine Magazine:
16 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Valdipiatta Vigna d'Alfiero" from the vintage 2006 on 01.04.2010 with 16 of 20 points.
"Noten frischer roter Beeren; der Auftakt füllig, die kernige Säure und die robusten Tannine gut ausbalanziert, allerdings noch etwas vom Holz geprägt. Wird mit der Reife an Schmelz gewinnen. Dann auch einen Punkt mehr."
yr. 2003 Wine Enthusiast:
88 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Valdipiatta Vigna d'Alfiero" from the vintage 2003 on 01.01.2009 with 88 of 100 points.
"This vineyard-select is denser and richer than the estate's base Vino Nobile. The extraction and thickness is more noticeable here and the wine tastes chewy and juicy in the mouth with flavors that recall ripe cherry, wet earth and exotic spice. It is aged in barrique for 18 months."
yr. 2005 Wine Enthusiast:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Valdipiatta Vigna d'Alfiero" from the vintage 2005 on 01.01.2008 with 89 of 100 points.
"Oak notes of toast, cigar box, cedar and smoke take center stage and leave the fruity tones on the far perimeter. The wine delivers a dark, brooding character with bright acidity and zesty, citrus flavors that work well with the wine's natural acidity. Founded in 1973, this estate has an Etruscan-inspired cellar carved deep into the side of a hill."
