Giodo

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 Oenologistoenologist like no other! SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright ruby with garnet reflections. Elegant and spicy on the nose, opening on sweet cherry, blueberries and cloves, followed by liquorice and a hint of dark chocolate. Gripping but very fresh on the palate, with firm, tight tannins, precise fruit notes through to the lingering final." Falstaff

"The Giodo 2020 La Quinta is a pure Sangiovese (with fruit from younger vines) from a vintage that will be remembered for its sun and heat. This wine shows the power you would expect, with bold fruit tones of candied cherries and baked raspberries. The primary intensity of the wine is bold and determined, making this a good choice for a cheesy meal, be it lasagne or baked brie. The finish is soft and dense." Wine Advocate

"Lots of earth, meat and spices with cherries and spices. Also bark and mushrooms. Medium to full body, deep and dense but not heavy, with lots of forest fruit on the finish. Quite unique." James Suckling

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 star Oenologist's signature like no other! SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright and lively on the palate, such beautifully expressed fruit flavours of raspberries and red cherries alongside a bright acidity that is so clean and precise. Joyful expression with hints of caramelised strawberries and fresh mint. So sharp but so well defined with a clarity on the palate that is beautiful. Not totally complex but a balanced, easy to enjoy wine with lots of life." Decanter

"The Giodo 2021 La Quinta, whose Sangiovese comes from the winery's younger vines, is bold and bright with cherry jam, raspberry syrup and tart aromas of blood orange and nectarine. The wine is easy to drink, with overt fruit and a reassuringly transparent personality. The finish is lean and fresh." Wine Advocate

"Beautiful sweet berries and plums with some cherries. Fir tree and other forest notes. Medium to full body. Round tannins and fresh acidity. Tangy and lively. Delicious right now, but it will age nicely." James Suckling

"Bright, elegant ruby red with a gently lightening rim. Fragrant, inviting nose of juicy cherries, rose hips, in addition fine noble spice, oranges, floral touch, dried violet, in the reverberation again on cherry juice. Exciting and juicy on the palate on entry, with dancing fruit and acidity, shows a nice arch to it, hearty and approachable, great Sangiovese!" Falstaff

"Smells intensely of stone fruit and fresh berries, flanked by herbal and sandalwood aromas; rich in tannins and mineral on the palate, the finish ells out on notes of wild berries, flowers and spices. Full-bodied yet with finesse." Vinum

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

"Bright, medium dense ruby garnet. Opens with notes of blood orange, fresh plum, black cherry, some rose petal in the background. Juicy and compact in the attack and course, shows a lot of dense tannin, builds up in layers, dark cherry fruit, hearty pressure in the final." Falstaff

"Medium to deep ruby red. Closed nose with a hint of Moroccan leather. Rich, tangy cherry with a hint of oak and polished but firm tannins. Very seductive and with the typical signature of Ferrini - the eternal gentleman. Long, but not quite open yet, and the tannins still have a little way to go in the fruit. Shows real potential and promise and is not uninteresting." Jancis Robinson

"For Carlo Ferrini, who otherwise advises numerous wineries in Tuscany and beyond, 2018 was a classic year. His Brunello is one of the shooting stars. The wine opens elegantly and finesse-rich with red and dark blue fruits as well as a wonderful black cherry, also floral nuances. In the mouth wonderfully juicy and with fresh fruit presence. Delicately interwoven with delicate hints and the noble cedar notes of the wood barrel ageing. Very precise yet intense with good concentration for the vintage and extremely silky, grippy tannins." Weinwisser

"Notes of farm, caramel, wood, cedar and toast on the nose. Vibrant sweet strawberry and red berry fruit on the palate, a touch of spiciness, bitterness and a creamy feel from the tannins. I like the gentle saltiness - wet stone and salt gracing the palate, and the sweetness with acidity keeping everything so buoyant and happy. An extremely elegant expression, smooth, balanced and complete." Decanter

"Aromas of black cherry, violet, lavender and orange peel follow through to a medium to full body with ultra-fine tannins that run the length of the wine. So focused and radiant. Agile and weightless on the finish. Not the greatest Giodo, but beautiful and precise." James Suckling

"Tasted at the Giodo estate in one of the most remote and beautiful areas of the appellation, surrounded by forests and vast panoramas, the 2018 Brunello di Montalcino gives us a promising taste of what we can expect from this warm vintage. The wine offers ripe but delicate aromas of cassis and dark cherries with nuances of lilac, violets and crushed limestone. The tannins are present and well integrated. Carlo Ferrini's Brunello promises to age for a long time." Wine Advocate

"The great project of the Ferrini family from Sant'Angelo in Colle, a Brunello characterised by constant excellence. Already intense on the nose, with scents of cranberries, fresh pepper leaves and blood orange peel, with earthy hints. Spicy sip, fruity-citrus finish." Luca Gardini

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

"Intriguing nose of stone fruit, tobacco and bitter chocolate; polished texture with supple tannin, noticeable acidity, combines minerality, finesse and great length. Also inspiring in this vintage." Vinum

"Carlo Ferrini's Giodo has already achieved cult status in a short time. His wines bear an elegant signature. Last year, he was already ranked among the best Brunelli in WeinWisser. This year is not much different, Ferrini, who looks after more than 100 wineries, knew how to deal with the challenges of the vintage. The bouquet reveals wonderful red and blueberry notes, but also liquorice and liquorice. In the mouth, enormously complex with a linear but fine and juicy line, mineral accents are also noticeable, the tannin is grippy but fine-grained and gives the fruit an elegant frame. Another elegant throw from Carlo Ferrini." Weinwisser

"Slightly earthy and tobacco aroma of red and black berries with nutty hints, dried vegetal to herbal nuances, delicate ethereal spice, ash and a hint of tar. Straightforward, taut, rather tart, almost cool, with air increasingly juicy fruit with nutty flavours and a hint of herbs, slightly smoky on the palate, hints of toasted nutty wood notes, fine tannin, good persistence, peppery nuances and dried Mediterranean herbs in the background, orange zest, also a hint of rose petals, has animating freshness and bite, good depth, very good, firm finish with precise juice that again seems surprisingly cool. First class." Wein-Plus

"Clear, polished nose, slightly minty herbal spice, dark chocolate, plum, subtly blueberry, very firm but polished and rounded, elegantly disguised, tonal texture shows through." Meiningers Sommelier

"Sangiovese maestro Carlo Ferrini prefers to harvest the Sangiovese earlier rather than let it become overripe. In the sophisticated 2017 vintage, he harvested in the first week of September. It is a charming Brunello that expresses the understated exotic character that I think is the hallmark of this wine. Potpourri, blood orange and aniseed run through the fleshy persimmon, and there is just a hint of toasted oak. The sandy tannins tickle rather than grind the generous palate. The acidity is also very lively." Decanter

"Carlo Ferrini's Giodo 2017 Brunello di Montalcino is plush and gently layered, and the wine has plenty of fibre and cherry to absorb the power inherent in this vintage. This is Carlo's seventh Brunello from his family estate, and it is nice to reflect on the consistency of style and quality that has been achieved since this new venture was born. Giodo has the advantage of coming on the scene at a time when the international reputation and understanding of Brunello was at its highest. Carlo has not disappointed. He brings us a modern, forward-thinking wine rooted in the local Tuscan winemaking tradition. This vintage expresses the typical Giodo personality with black cherry, dark fruit and elegant earthy end notes. At around 18 years old, its vines are entering an interesting chapter in their lifespan and we can expect more great results from this estate." Wine Advocate

"A full-bodied Brunello with lots of plums and cherries and the character of orange peel. It is creamy and has a round texture. Soft and crisp tannins. Shows the warmth and ripeness of the 2017 vintage." James Suckling

"The refined project of Carlo and Bianca Ferrini behind a bottle that continues to surprise for qualitative merits: blackcurrant, capers and nuances of dried fruit roasted to the nose, finishing on the notes of orange peel. The mouthfeel is dense and thick with spicy tannins. The finish is fruity." Luca Gardini

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

"Bright, medium dense ruby garnet. Opens with notes of blood orange, fresh plum, black cherry, some rose petal in the background. Juicy and compact in attack and course, shows lots of tightly woven tannin, builds up in layers, dark cherry fruit, hearty pressure on the final." Falstaff

"Medium to deep ruby red. Closed nose with a hint of Moroccan leather. Rich, tangy cherry with a hint of oak and polished but firm tannins. Very seductive and with the typical signature of Ferrini - the eternal gentleman. Long, but not quite open yet, and the tannins still have a little way to go in the fruit. Shows real potential and promise and is not uninteresting." Jancis Robinson

"For Carlo Ferrini, who otherwise advises numerous wineries in Tuscany and beyond, 2018 was a classic year. His Brunello is one of the shooting stars. The wine opens elegantly and finesse-rich with red and dark blue fruits as well as a wonderful black cherry, also floral nuances. In the mouth wonderfully juicy and with fresh fruit presence. Delicately interwoven with delicate hints and the noble cedar notes of the wood barrel ageing. Very precise yet intense with good concentration for the vintage and extremely silky, grippy tannins." Weinwisser

"Notes of farm, caramel, wood, cedar and toast on the nose. Vibrant sweet strawberry and red berry fruit on the palate, a touch of spiciness, bitterness and a creamy feel from the tannins. I like the gentle saltiness - wet stone and salt gracing the palate, and the sweetness with acidity keeping everything so buoyant and happy. An extremely elegant expression, smooth, balanced and complete." Decanter

"Aromas of black cherry, violet, lavender and orange peel follow through to a medium to full body with ultra-fine tannins that run the length of the wine. So focused and radiant. Agile and weightless on the finish. Not the greatest Giodo, but beautiful and precise." James Suckling

"Tasted at the Giodo estate in one of the most remote and beautiful areas of the appellation, surrounded by forests and vast panoramas, the 2018 Brunello di Montalcino gives us a promising taste of what we can expect from this warm vintage. The wine offers ripe but delicate aromas of cassis and dark cherries with nuances of lilac, violets and crushed limestone. The tannins are present and well integrated. Carlo Ferrini's Brunello promises to age for a long time." Wine Advocate

"The great project of the Ferrini family from Sant'Angelo in Colle, a Brunello characterised by constant excellence. Already intense on the nose, with scents of cranberries, fresh pepper leaves and blood orange peel, with earthy hints. Spicy sip, fruity-citrus finish." Luca Gardini

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

"Bright, medium dense ruby garnet. Opens with notes of blood orange, fresh plum, black cherry, some rose petal in the background. Juicy and compact in the attack and course, shows a lot of dense tannin, builds up in layers, dark cherry fruit, hearty pressure in the final." Falstaff

"Medium to deep ruby red. Closed nose with a hint of Moroccan leather. Rich, tangy cherry with a hint of oak and polished but firm tannins. Very seductive and with the typical signature of Ferrini - the eternal gentleman. Long, but not quite open yet, and the tannins still have a little way to go in the fruit. Shows real potential and promise and is not uninteresting." Jancis Robinson

"For Carlo Ferrini, who otherwise advises numerous wineries in Tuscany and beyond, 2018 was a classic year. His Brunello is one of the shooting stars. The wine opens elegantly and finesse-rich with red and dark blue fruits as well as a wonderful black cherry, also floral nuances. In the mouth wonderfully juicy and with fresh fruit presence. Delicately interwoven with delicate hints and the noble cedar notes of the wood barrel ageing. Very precise yet intense with good concentration for the vintage and extremely silky, grippy tannins." Weinwisser

"Notes of farm, caramel, wood, cedar and toast on the nose. Vibrant sweet strawberry and red berry fruit on the palate, a touch of spiciness, bitterness and a creamy feel from the tannins. I like the gentle saltiness - wet stone and salt gracing the palate, and the sweetness with acidity keeping everything so buoyant and happy. An extremely elegant expression, smooth, balanced and complete." Decanter

"Aromas of black cherry, violet, lavender and orange peel follow through to a medium to full body with ultra-fine tannins that run the length of the wine. So focused and radiant. Agile and weightless on the finish. Not the greatest Giodo, but beautiful and precise." James Suckling

"Tasted at the Giodo estate in one of the most remote and beautiful areas of the appellation, surrounded by forests and vast panoramas, the 2018 Brunello di Montalcino gives us a promising taste of what we can expect from this warm vintage. The wine offers ripe but delicate aromas of cassis and dark cherries with nuances of lilac, violets and crushed limestone. The tannins are present and well integrated. Carlo Ferrini's Brunello promises to age for a long time." Wine Advocate

"The great project of the Ferrini family from Sant'Angelo in Colle, a Brunello characterised by constant excellence. Already intense on the nose, with scents of cranberries, fresh pepper leaves and blood orange peel, with earthy hints. Spicy sip, fruity-citrus finish." Luca Gardini