Brunello di Montalcino 1998

Donatella Cinelli Colombini (Italy)

Brunello di Montalcino (Tuscany)

Sangiovese
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

This wine shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas of black cherry, blueberry, plum, black currant and violet followed by pleasing hints of licorice and vanilla. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, agreeable tannins and good balance, intense flavors and good body. The finish is persistent with pleasing flavors of black cherry and plum. This Brunello ages for two years in cask.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Braised and stewed meat with mushrooms, Roasted meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

August 2003

Brunello di Montalcino 2004

Donatella Cinelli Colombini (Italy)

Brunello di Montalcino (Tuscany)

Sangiovese
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This Brunello di Montalcino shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry, plum and violet followed by aromas of blackberry, blueberry, vanilla, pink pepper, chocolate and mace. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum, black cherry and blueberry. This Brunello di Montalcino ages for 12 months in barrique and completes its aging in cask.

Alcohol: 14%

Game, Roasted meat, Braised meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

November 2009

Brunello di Montalcino 2006

Donatella Cinelli Colombini (Italy)

Brunello di Montalcino (Tuscany)

Sangiovese
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This Brunello di Montalcino shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of plum, black cherry and violet followed by aromas of raspberry, vanilla, tobacco, mace, chocolate and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and raspberry. This Brunello di Montalcino ages for 12 months in cask and in barrique.

Alcohol: 14%

Game, Roasted meat, Braised meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

March 2011

Brunello di Montalcino 2007

Donatella Cinelli Colombini (Italy)

Brunello di Montalcino (Tuscany)

Sangiovese
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This Brunello di Montalcino shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of plum, black cherry and dried violet followed by aromas of raspberry, blueberry, chocolate, vanilla, dried rose, mace and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and raspberry. This Brunello di Montalcino ages in cask.

Alcohol: 14%

Game, Roasted meat, Stewed and braised meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

December 2012

Brunello di Montalcino Progetto Prime Donne 1998

Donatella Cinelli Colombini (Italy)

Brunello di Montalcino (Tuscany)

Sangiovese
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

The wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals good personality with elegant, refined, clean and very pleasing aromas of black cherry, strawberry jam, raspberry jam, plum jam and violet followed by good aromas of cinnamon, chocolate, licorice, thyme and vanilla. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack however well balanced by alcohol, intense flavors and full body. The finish is persistent with pleasing and clean flavors of plum, raspberry and strawberry. A very well made wine. Progetto Prime Donne ages for two years in cask.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Game, Roasted meat, Braised and stewed meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

Issue 12, October 2003

Brunello di Montalcino Progetto Prime Donne 2004

Donatella Cinelli Colombini (Italy)

Brunello di Montalcino (Tuscany)

Sangiovese
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

Brunello di Montalcino Progetto Prime Donne shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of plum, black cherry and violet followed by aromas of blueberry, blackberry, vanilla, chocolate, cinnamon, tobacco, licorice, mace and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and blackberry. Brunello di Montalcino Progetto Prime Donne ages in cask.

Alcohol: 14%

Game, Roasted meat, Stewed and braised meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

June 2009

Brunello di Montalcino Progetto Prime Donne 2006

Donatella Cinelli Colombini (Italy)

Brunello di Montalcino (Tuscany)

Sangiovese
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

Brunello di Montalcino Progetto Prime Donne shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of black cherry, plum and violet followed by aromas of blueberry, blackberry, raspberry, vanilla, tobacco, chocolate, cinnamon, mace and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and blackberry. Brunello di Montalcino Progetto Prime Donne ages in cask.

Alcohol: 14%

Game, Roasted meat, Stewed and braised meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

March 2011

Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2005

Donatella Cinelli Colombini (Italy)

Brunello di Montalcino (Tuscany)

Sangiovese
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This Brunello di Montalcino Riserva shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of plum, black cherry and dried violet followed by aromas of blueberry, tobacco, cocoa, vanilla, mace, pink pepper and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum, black cherry and blueberry. This Brunello di Montalcino Riserva ages for 3 years in cask.

Alcohol: 14%

Game, Roasted meat, Braised and stewed meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

March 2011

Chianti Superiore 2002

Donatella Cinelli Colombini (Italy)

Chianti (Tuscany)

Sangiovese (90%), Canaiolo Nero (10%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

The wine shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of purplish red, moderate transparency. The nose has very pleasing aromas of fruit, as well as intense and elegant aromas of black cherry, cherry, strawberry, raspberry and plum followed by pleasing aromas of anise, cyclamen and violet. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack however well balanced by alcohol, intense flavors and good body. The finish is persistent with pleasing flavors of strawberry, raspberry and plum.

Alcohol: 13%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Stuffed pasta, Sauteed meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	17 °C (62 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

Issue 12, October 2003

Chianti Superiore 2010

Donatella Cinelli Colombini (Italy)

Chianti (Tuscany)

Sangiovese (90%), Canaiolo Nero (10%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

This Chianti Superiore shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry, plum and strawberry followed by aromas of violet, raspberry, blueberry and blackberry. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and raspberry. This Chianti Superiore ages in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 14%

Pasta with meat and mushrooms, Sauteed meat, Broiled meat and barbecue

Suggested glass	17 °C (62 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

December 2012

Il Drago e le Otto Colombe 2007

Donatella Cinelli Colombini (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Sangiovese (60%), Merlot (20%), Sagrantino (20%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Il Drago e le Otto Colombe shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry, plum and blackberry followed by aromas of blueberry, dried violet, vanilla, cocoa, black currant and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and blackberry. Il Drago e le Otto Colombe ages for 18 months in cask.

Alcohol: 14.5%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Roasted meat, Stewed and braised meat with mushrooms

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

December 2012

Il Drago e le Sette Colombe 2005

Donatella Cinelli Colombini (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Sangiovese (60%), Merlot (25%), Alicante (15%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

Il Drago e le Sette Colombe shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of plum, black cherry and black currant followed by aromas of violet, vanilla, blackberry and carob. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and black currant. Il Drago e le Sette Colombe ages for 18 months in cask.

Alcohol: 14%

Roasted meat, Stewed meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

June 2009

Leone Rosso 2002

Donatella Cinelli Colombini (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Sangiovese (70%), Merlot (30%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

This wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals clean, pleasing and intense aromas of black cherry, cherry, raspberry, blueberry, blackberry, plum and violet. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack however well balanced by alcohol, good body and intense flavors. The finish is persistent with good flavors of black cherry and blueberry.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Stuffed pasta, Sauteed meat, Roasted meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	16 °C (60 °F)
(Young Red Wines)

August 2003

Orcia Rosso Cenerentola 2004

Donatella Cinelli Colombini (Italy)

Orcia (Tuscany)

Sangiovese (65%), Foglia Tonda (35%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Orcia Rosso Cenerentola shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of plum, black cherry and violet followed by aromas of blackberry, vanilla, chocolate, cinnamon, tobacco, mace and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum, black cherry and blackberry. Orcia Rosso Cenerentola ages for 12 months in cask and barrique.

Alcohol: 14%

Roasted meat, Stewed and braised meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

June 2009

Orcia Rosso Cenerentola 2005

Donatella Cinelli Colombini (Italy)

Orcia (Tuscany)

Sangiovese (65%), Foglia Tonda (35%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Orcia Rosso Cenerentola shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry, plum and violet followed by aromas of blueberry, blackberry, vanilla, cinnamon, tobacco, chocolate and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and blackberry. Orcia Rosso Cenerentola ages for 12 months in cask and barrique.

Alcohol: 14%

Roasted meat, Stewed and braised meat with mushrooms, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

November 2009

Orcia Rosso Cenerentola 2007

Donatella Cinelli Colombini (Italy)

Orcia (Tuscany)

Sangiovese (65%), Foglia Tonda (35%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Orcia Rosso Cenerentola shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry, blackberry and plum followed by aromas of violet, blueberry, vanilla, tobacco, chocolate and mace. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and blackberry. Orcia Rosso Cenerentola ages for 12 months in cask and barrique.

Alcohol: 14%

Roasted meat, Stewed and braised meat with mushrooms, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

March 2011

Orcia Rosso Cenerentola 2008

Donatella Cinelli Colombini (Italy)

Orcia (Tuscany)

Sangiovese (65%), Foglia Tonda (35%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Orcia Rosso Cenerentola shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry, blackberry and plum followed by aromas of blueberry, dried violet, vanilla, tobacco, chocolate and mace. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum, black cherry and blackberry. Orcia Rosso Cenerentola ages for 12 months in cask.

Alcohol: 14%

Roasted meat, Stewed and braised meat with mushrooms, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

December 2012

Orcia Rosso Leone 2007

Donatella Cinelli Colombini (Italy)

Orcia (Tuscany)

Sangiovese (60%), Merlot (40%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

Orcia Leone Rosso shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of plum, black cherry and black currant followed by aromas of violet, vanilla, raspberry and chocolate. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum, black cherry and black currant. Orcia Leone Rosso ages for 6 months in barrique.

Alcohol: 14%

Roasted meat, Broiled meat and barbecue, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

March 2011

Orcia Rosso Leone Rosso 2010

Donatella Cinelli Colombini (Italy)

Orcia (Tuscany)

Sangiovese (60%), Merlot (40%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

Orcia Rosso Leone Rosso shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of black cherry, plum and blueberry followed by aromas of black currant, violet and carob. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing crispness. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and blueberry. Orcia Rosso Leone Rosso ages in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 14%

Pasta with meat, Sauteed meat, Soft cheese

Suggested glass	17 °C (62 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

December 2012

Rosso di Montalcino 2008

Donatella Cinelli Colombini (Italy)

Rosso di Montalcino (Tuscany)

Sangiovese
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

This Rosso di Montalcino shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of plum, black cherry and violet followed by aromas of raspberry, tobacco and vanilla. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum, black cherry and raspberry. This Rosso di Montalcino ages for 12 months in cask.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed meat, Stuffed pasta

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

March 2011

Vin Santo del Chianti 2005

Donatella Cinelli Colombini (Italy)

Vin Santo del Chianti (Tuscany)

Trebbiano Toscano, Malvasia del Chianti
Sweet Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Vin Santo del Chianti shows a pale amber yellow color and nuances of amber yellow, transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of raisin, dried fig and almond followed by aromas of peach jam, walnut husk, honey, date, vanilla and citrus fruit peel. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a sweet and round attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing crispness. The finish is persistent with flavors of raisin, dried fig and honey. Vin Santo del Chianti ages for about 6 years in "caratelli" barrels.

Alcohol: 14%

Confectionery, Dried fruit tarts, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	15 °C (59 °F)
(Sweet Wines)

December 2012

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Donatella Cinelli Colombini

Tuscany (Italy)

Brunello di Montalcino 1998

Brunello di Montalcino 2004

Brunello di Montalcino 2006

Brunello di Montalcino 2007

Brunello di Montalcino Progetto Prime Donne 1998

Brunello di Montalcino Progetto Prime Donne 2004

Brunello di Montalcino Progetto Prime Donne 2006

Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2005

Chianti Superiore 2002

Chianti Superiore 2010

Il Drago e le Otto Colombe 2007

Il Drago e le Sette Colombe 2005

Leone Rosso 2002

Orcia Rosso Cenerentola 2004

Orcia Rosso Cenerentola 2005

Orcia Rosso Cenerentola 2007

Orcia Rosso Cenerentola 2008

Orcia Rosso Leone 2007

Orcia Rosso Leone Rosso 2010

Rosso di Montalcino 2008

Vin Santo del Chianti 2005