Podere Poggio Scalette, Tuscany, Il Carbonaione, Alta Valle della Greve 2003 (1.5L) Northwest these are terrific wines

these are terrific wines

The organically farmed grapes are sourced from scattered plots located at the highest parts of Tempier's vineyards at an 11-hectare site sitting at 300m above sea level

97 points James Halliday

By comparison the medium/full palate seemed less seamless and less eloquent

nutmeg and smoke undertones

Podere Poggio Scalette, Tuscany, Il Carbonaione, Alta Valle della Greve 2003 (1.5L) Northwest these are terrific winesInto neck The combination of a very hot summer, wine consultant Vittiorio Fiore and old vines produced a very good if atypical Il Carbonaione in 2003. The colour as always is deep and the bouquet offers red currant and cherry underpinned with a touch of oak. The palate is both opulent and seductive. There is almost a certain reserve about the palate which is testament to the winemaker. Well balanced with a touch of acidity and a delicious mid palate