Dec. 31, 2013 | by Antonio Galloni
VINOUS | “VINOUS FAVORITES DECEMBER “TOP FIVE WINES”

90/100 | POGGIO SCALETTE 2011 DOCG Chianti Classico
“…is easily one of the best wines of the year. The aromas and flavors are quite dark, yet there is more than enough minerality from hillside sites to offer balance and energy. Hints of tobacco and sweet flowers add lift as the wine opens up in the glass. Readers are likely to find the 2011 utterly irresistible. The 2011 is 100% Sangiovese done in cement”

Nov. 20, 2013 | by Comitato Grandi Cru d’Italia
“I GRANDI CRU D’ITALIA ALLA VENDEMMIA DI VIA MONTENAPOLEONE”

Milano 10-13/10/2013

Two exceptional events that offer the chance to taste some of the best wines produced in Italy. Italy’s wine harvest is in full swing, but there is a kind of very special collection that is preparing to go on stage: from 10 to 13 October, in the most fashionable street of Milan, will stage the “Harvest in Via Monte Napoleone”, which sees the most important encounter boutique wines of the top wineries in Italy.

Nov. 6, 2013 | by James Suckling
JamesSuckling.com

TOP 100 NEW-RELEASE ITALIAN WINES IN 2013

«It’s been a great year to taste Italian wines as a wine critic with so many excellent new releases. My Top 100 New-Release Italian Wines in 2013 are my top scoring wines from the country ranking between 99 and 95 points...»

95/100 | IL CARBONAIONE 2010 Alta Valle della Greve
“Super aromas of crushed raspberries, blackberries and violets. Full body, with intense and dense palate of dark fruits and super polished tannins. Goes on for minutes. Always superb. 100% Sangiovese. Truly excellent. Better in 2015”

Oct. 12, 2013 | by Joe D’Angelo
International Wine Report | 2013 TOP 100 WINES

RANK #21 (96/100) | IL CARBONAIONE 2010 IGT Alta Valle della Greve
“Year after year the ‘Il Carbonaione’ is a fantastic wine made from 100% Sangiovese and by now should be recognized by all as a flagship Italian wine. The 2010 is no exception, it is an absolutely thrilling wine that brings seductive aromas of pure ripe blackberries and black cherries are followed by espresso, scorched earth, charcoal, exotic spices and hints of herbs, which soar form the glass. It demonstrates amazing balance and finesse with fantastic underlying acidity supported by a gorgeous rich velvety texture that is layered with remarkable depth, leaving you with a lasting impression of delicious dark fruits and roasted coffee flavors that linger on and on. This is probably the best ‘Il Carbonaione’ I have ever tasted and destined to be a classic, however it will certainly need some time to fully develop in bottle and patience will be handsomely rewarded. (Best 2016-2028)”

Oct. 15, 2013 | by Bruce Sanderson
WINE SPECTATOR

90/100 | CAPOGATTO 2010 IGT Alta Valle della Greve
“Concentrated but not overbearing, showing good acidity, this boasts black cherry, plum and spice flavors, finishing on the elegant side, with subtle accents of tar and earth. Best from 2016 through 2028. 175 cases made”

90/100 | POGGIO SCALETTE 2011 DOCG Chianti Classico
“Muddled black currant and blueberry fruit is accented by wild herb and tobacco notes in this intense red. Firm yet balanced, this lingers with cherry and earth accents. Drink now through 2020. 300 cases made”

01/10/2013 | di Kerin O’Keefe

Oct. 1, 2013 | by Kerin O’Keefe
WINE ENTHUSIAST
BUYING GUIDE | OCTOBER 2013: CHIANTI CLASSICO

91/100 | POGGIO SCALETTE 2011 DOCG Chianti Classico
“This lovely selection has intensely floral fragrances of rose and iris, with whiffs of balsam and leather. The palate shows gorgeous, ripe black cherry and raspberry flavors accented by white pepper and baking spices alongside big, polished tannins. Delicious and drinking well now, so enjoy through the next two or three years”

01/08/2013 | di Antonio Galloni
VINOUS

Aug. 1, 2013 | by Antonio Galloni
VINOUS

97/100 | IL CARBONAIONE 2010 IGT Alta Valle della Greve
“…is a stunner. Deep, rich and utterly impeccable, the 2010 boasts breathtaking richness, energy and power. The flavors remain incredibly primary in a wine that will require years to develop. Graphite, crushed rocks, blue/black fruit, plums and smoke emerge over time. As phenomenal as the 2010 is today, it really should be cellared for at least a few years. This is a drop dead gorgeous wine from Vittorio and Jurij Fiore”

94+/100 | CAPOGATTO 2010 IGT Alta Valle della Greve
“…is compelling. Mocha, plums, smoke, licorice and incense all literally explode from the glass in a super-ripe, intense wine loaded with character and pure personality. The 2010 is wonderfully warm, open and resonant, yet there is more than enough underlying structure to provide balance. This is a surprisingly big, rich wine for the year, but it all works. Capogatto is a Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot blend”

90/100 | POGGIO SCALETTE 2011 DOCG Chianti Classico
“…is easily one of the best wines of the year. The aromas and flavors are quite dark, yet there is more than enough minerality from hillside sites to offer balance and energy. Hints of tobacco and sweet flowers add lift as the wine opens up in the glass. Readers are likely to find the 2011 utterly irresistible. The 2011 is 100% Sangiovese done in cement”

31/07/2013 | di Bruce Sanderson

Jul. 31, 2013 | by Bruce Sanderson
WINE SPECTATOR | INSIDER Vol. 9, No. 30

93/100 | IL CARBONAIONE 2010 IGT Alta Valle della Greve
“A plush, textured red, featuring layers of pure cherry, raspberry, leather, briar and tobacco flavors. Concentrated and juicy, getting support from the dusty tannins on the finish”

Jul. 11, 2013 | by Antonio Galloni
VINOUS | “AZIENDE SOTTO IL RADA IN TOSCANA?

…Poggio Scalette è una di queste, le nuove uscite in video

03/07/2013 | di James Suckling

Jul. 3, 2013 | by James Suckling
JamesSuckling.com | “100 NEW TOP SUPER TUSCAN REDS TO BUY

95/100 | IL CARBONAIONE 2010 IGT Alta Valle della Greve
“Super aromas of crushed raspberries, blackberries and violets. Full body, with intense and dense palate of dark fruits and super polished tannins. Goes on for minutes. Always superb. 100% Sangiovese. Truly excellent. Better in 2015”

93/100CAPOGATTO 2010 IGT Alta Valle della Greve
“This Bordeaux blend is an extremely polished red, with ultra-fine tannins and beautiful fruit. Hints of smoky oak and chocolate. Full body, with super-integrated tannins and a long, long finish. Better in two or three years”. [Jun. 19, 2013]

91/100 | CHIANTI CLASSICO 2011 DOCG Chianti Classico
“Bubbling over with bright and intense cherry and blackberry aromas that follow through to a full body with a pretty mixture of sliced plums, citrus and blueberries. Tangy finish. Lively wine. Drink or hold”. [Jun. 19, 2013]

01/07/2013 | di Luca Gardini

Jul. 1, 2013 | by Luca Gardini
SPIRITO DI VINO | Nr. 56 Giug./Lug. 2013
TOSCANA (SINERGIE DIVINE)

Vittorio, to be precise. At Poggio Scalette, in the heart of Chianti Classico, produce the Piantonaia, you can drink only at enoteca Pinchiorri. Our wine hunter put them it to a vote.

Jun. 5, 2013 | by Andrea Zanfi
IL ROMANZO DEL SANGIOVESE

Ecco il Sangiovese. Ma che cos’è davvero? Che cosa rappresenta? Quali sono le origini di questo vitigno?

Apr. 1, 2013 | by Bruno Vespa
CAPITALCLASSEDITORE | GUIDA ENOTECA | Nr. 398

IL CARBONAIONE 2010 IGT Alta Valle della Greve
“…the beautiful Sangiovese that is produced by Podere Poggio Scalette in Greve in Chianti. Vittorio Fiore, a friend of Giorgio Pinchiorri, produce in exclusively for the Enoteca in Florence two delicious wines. But the company must be ndicated especially for Il Carbonaione…”

Mar. 13, 2013 | by Gambero Rosso
OLI D’ITALIA 2013

1 foglia | IL CORTO 2012 Olio d’Oliva Extravergine
The best 100% “Italian Quality” extravergine olive oils. Oils of Italy’s Gambero Rosso takes you to the discovery of a fascinating and complex world. Each oil is the result of a territory, a mill, a cultivar. A thousand shades of aromas and flavors to know and recognize. To embellish and enhance any dish. Every day. For the pleasure of the palate and the good of greetings

May 15, 2013 | by Gerhard Eichelmann
MONDO Heidelberg

93/100 | IL CARBONAIONE 2009 IGT Alta Valle della Greve
“…The oldest vines were planted sometime after the First World War, and now have more than 80 years and consist of a variety of Sangiovese, Sangiovese di Lamole. Here, Vittorio Fiore creates Il Carbonaione…

19/02/2013 | di Joe D’Angelo

Feb. 19, 2013 | by Joe D’Angelo
International Wine Report

94/100 | CAPOGATTO 2009 IGt Alta Valle della Greve
“The 2009 Poggio Scalette Capogatto is superb Bordeaux style blend … It offers gorgeous aromas and flavors of black cherry and currant with freshly ground coffee, toast and hints of spring florals…

Jan. 21, 2013 | by Eleonora Scholes
SPAZIOVINO.COM Russian online Wine Magazine
WINE OF THE WEEK

spaziovino.com is the premier Russian language websited dedicated to fine Italian wines and lifestyle. It was launched in September 2012  and has become a favourite source of information for Russian speaking readers on all aspects of fine Italian wines: from regions to producers, from cuisine to travel, from culture to design and much more

Dec. 27, 2012 | SPECIALE “GUIDE ITALIANE” • EDIZIONE 2013

Oct. 12, 2012 | BIBENDA 2013
di AIS BIBENDA Editore

  IL CARBONAIONE 2009 IGT Alta Valle della Greve
  CAPOGATTO 2009 IGT Alta Valle della Greve
 POGGIO SCALETTE 2010 DOCG Chianti Classico

Oct. 12, 2012 | I VINI DI LUIGI VERONELLI 2013
di SEMINARIO PERMANENTE LUIGI VERONELLI Editore

  94/100 | CAPOGATTO 2009 IGT Alta Valle della Greve
  92/100 | IL CARBONAIONE 2009 IGT Alta Valle della Greve
  88/100 | POGGIO SCALETTE 2010 DOCG Chianti Classico

Oct. 12, 2012 | VINI D’ITALIA 2013
di GAMBERO ROSSO Editore

  IL CARBONAIONE 2009 IGT Alta Valle della Greve
  POGGIO SCALETTE 2010 DOCG Chianti Classico
  CAPOGATTO 2009 IGT Alta Valle della Greve

Oct. 12, 2012 | VINIBUONI D’ITALIA 2013
di TOURING Editore

    IL CARBONAIONE 2009 IGT Alta Valle della Greve
  POGGIO SCALETTE 2010 DOCG Chianti Classico

Oct. 12, 2012 | VINI D’ITALIA 2013
di LE GUIDE DE L’ESPRESSO Editore

  17/20 | IL CARBONAIONE 2009 IGT Alta Valle della Greve
  15/20 | CAPOGATTO 2009 IGT Alta Valle della Greve
  15/20 | POGGIO SCALETTE 2010 DOCG Chianti Classico

12/10/2012 | ANNUARIO DEI MIGLIORI VINI ITALIANI 2013

Oct. 12, 2012 | ANNUARIO DEI MIGLIORI VINI ITALIANI 2013
di LUCA MARONI Editore

89 IP | CAPOGATTO 2009 IGT Alta Valle della Greve
86 IP | IL CARBONAIONE 2009 IGT Alta Valle della Greve
85 IP | POGGIO SCALETTE 2010 DOCG Chianti Classico