92 Points | International Wine Cellar , November/December 2011

(as with the Gattera and Vigna Giachini, this was aged in 50% new barriques):  Good deep red.  Aromas of black raspberry, violet, mint, licorice and tobacco.  Deep, layered and rich, with terrific concentration to its dark fruit, violet and oak flavors.  A bit aggressive following the Vigna Giachini, but the wine's sheer thickness of texture is leavened by ripe acidity.  Finishes with big, broad, ripe, palate-dusting tannins, considerable power and a hint of warmth.

93 Points | Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate