Giodo

Here comes the fresher, lighter, but no less elegant version of Ferrini's Sangiovese interpretation with just 8,000 bottles on the market. The purist beauty of small red fruits, including raspberry and summer cherry, combined with floral undertones, pepper and a hint of Mediterranean maquis combine to create a cool, aristocratic Rosso that expresses the Carlo Ferrini signature like no other! SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright, luminous ruby red. Fresh and inviting nose of fresh strawberry, raspberry, a hint of cream and butter biscuit make it particularly inviting. Very polished and clear on the palate, tightens up with salty tannin, subtle perceptible woodiness on the finish." Falstaff

"Exhibits a strong Sangiovese character, with cherry, earth, iron and leather aromas and flavors. Solidly built and nicely balanced, leaving an aftertaste of savory cherry, iron and tobacco accents." Wine Spectator

"A pretty red with density and richness, offering cherry and chocolate aromas and flavors, as well as hazelnuts. Yet, it's tight and so fine and focused. Very polished tannins run the length of the palate." James Suckling

Here comes the fresher, lighter, but no less elegant version of Ferrini's Sangiovese interpretation with just 8,000 bottles on the market. The purist beauty of small red fruits, including raspberry and summer cherry, combined with floral undertones, pepper and a hint of Mediterranean maquis combine to create a cool, aristocratic Rosso that expresses the Carlo Ferrini signature like no other! SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright ruby with brick-red reflections. Shows great barrel spice in the nose, rich heart cherry, a hint of strawberries, carried by noble cloves in the finish. Noble and hearty on the palate with polished, salty tannin, delicate creaminess accompanies the course, very juicy until the final." Falstaff

"This is rich and perfumed on the nose with sweet-berry, rose-hip and sandalwood character. Full-bodied with a round, juicy palate of lots of ripe-berry and cedar undertones. Succulent and tangy at the end. Very enticing now. but will be even better in 2023." James Suckling

"The Giodo 2019 La Quinta is a pure expression of Sangiovese that sees less aging time compared to a Brunello (although the fruit is basically the same). The wine gives us a fascinating window onto a grape and a territory presented without all the extra bells and whistles required by the top-tier appellation of Montalcino. La Quinta gives us freshness and brightness with lots of dried cherry, redcurrant, mild spice and fresh acidity. There is a fun hint of dried mint and pressed violets on the close." Robert Parker

"A classic southern Tuscany nose that exhibits black fruit, terracotta, tapenade and earth. The palate is bold, chewy with fine acids and plenty of energy." Decanter

La Quinta is the fresher, lighter but no less elegant version of Carlo Ferrini's Sangiovese interpretation. The purist beauty of small red fruits, including raspberry and summer cherry, combined with floral undertones, pepper and a hint of Mediterranean maquis combine to create a cool, aristocratic Rosso that expresses the signature of the star oenologist like no other! SUPERIORE.DE

"The Giodo 2020 La Quinta is all Sangiovese (with fruit from younger vines) from a vintage that will be remembered for sunshine and heat. This wine shows the power you can expect with bold fruit tones of candied cherry and baked raspberry. The primary intensity of the wine is bold and decisive, making this wine a great choice for a cheesy food favorite, whether that be lasagna or baked brie. The finish is smooth and tight." Robert Parker

"Lots of earth, meat and spice with cherries and spices. Bark and mushrooms, too. Medium-to full-bodied, deep and dense, but not heavy, with lots of forest fruit at the end. Rather unique." James Suckling

When the world-famous oenologist Carlo Ferrini makes his own wine, one can be excited. He has succeeded here in creating an interpretation of Sangiovese that brings all his experience from decades of working with this grape variety to the point as if through a burning glass. The moderate use of wood through ageing in 700-litre tonneaux expresses the clarity and personality of the grape and the unique terroir (there are just 1.5 hectares of the best Brunello sites) in an archetypal way. A great harmony of dark cherries, black fruits, spices, leather and tobacco, ideally integrated tannins and great persistence will quickly make the few thousand bottles a sought-after collector's item. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sangiovese maestro Carlo Ferrini prefers picking Sangiovese on the earlier side rather than letting it get overripe. In the challenging 2017 vintage, he harvested in the first week of September. It's a charming Brunello expressing the restrained exoticn character I believe to be this wine’s signature. Potpourri, blood orange and anise lace through fleshy persimmon, and there's just a flicker of toasty oak. Sandy tannins tickle rather than grate the generous palate. Lots of vibrant acidity too." Decanter

"Carlo Ferrini's Giodo 2017 Brunello di Montalcino is plush and softly layered, and the wine has plenty of fiber and cherry to absorb the power that comes naturally to this vintage. This is Carlo's seventh leaf of Brunello from his family-run estate, and it's nice to reflect on the consistency of style and quality achieved since this new venture emerged. Giodo has the advantage of coming onto the scene when international regard and understanding for Brunello was highest. Carlo has not disappointed. He brings us a modern, forward-thinking wine that is rooted in local Tuscan winemaking tradition. This vintage brings home that signature Giodo personality with black cherry, dark fruit and elegant earthy end notes. At about 18-years-old now, his vines are entering an interesting chapter of their lifespan, and we can expect more great results from this estate." Robert Parker

"A full-bodied Brunello with lots of plums and cherries, as well as orange-peel character. It’s creamy and round-textured. Soft and chewy tannins. Shows the warmth and ripeness of the 2017 vintage." James Suckling

When the world-famous oenologist Carlo Ferrini makes his own wine, one can be excited. He has succeeded here in creating an interpretation of Sangiovese that brings all his experience from decades of working with this grape variety to the point as if through a burning glass. The moderate use of wood through ageing in 700-litre tonneaux expresses the clarity and personality of the grape and the unique terroir (there are just 1.5 hectares of the best Brunello sites) in an archetypal way. A great harmony of dark cherries, black fruits, spices, leather and tobacco, ideally integrated tannins and great persistence will quickly make the few thousand bottles a sought-after collector's item. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sangiovese maestro Carlo Ferrini prefers picking Sangiovese on the earlier side rather than letting it get overripe. In the challenging 2017 vintage, he harvested in the first week of September. It's a charming Brunello expressing the restrained exoticn character I believe to be this wine’s signature. Potpourri, blood orange and anise lace through fleshy persimmon, and there's just a flicker of toasty oak. Sandy tannins tickle rather than grate the generous palate. Lots of vibrant acidity too." Decanter

"Carlo Ferrini's Giodo 2017 Brunello di Montalcino is plush and softly layered, and the wine has plenty of fiber and cherry to absorb the power that comes naturally to this vintage. This is Carlo's seventh leaf of Brunello from his family-run estate, and it's nice to reflect on the consistency of style and quality achieved since this new venture emerged. Giodo has the advantage of coming onto the scene when international regard and understanding for Brunello was highest. Carlo has not disappointed. He brings us a modern, forward-thinking wine that is rooted in local Tuscan winemaking tradition. This vintage brings home that signature Giodo personality with black cherry, dark fruit and elegant earthy end notes. At about 18-years-old now, his vines are entering an interesting chapter of their lifespan, and we can expect more great results from this estate." Robert Parker

"A full-bodied Brunello with lots of plums and cherries, as well as orange-peel character. It’s creamy and round-textured. Soft and chewy tannins. Shows the warmth and ripeness of the 2017 vintage." James Suckling