The nose is sweet and comforting, with aromas of vanilla, cherry blossom, wild strawberry and orange peel. The palate brings the more playful sweetness of cherries, strawberries and chocolate vanilla swirl, but a hot streak of acid and a spiced finish provide balance. [Drink into early 2040s+.] Score - 94. (Danielle Callegari, Wine Enthusiast, Sept. 1, 2025)

Laden with bright plums, cherries and smoky earthy aromas which glaze the sturdy structure and intersperse with the gorgeous graphite mineral character. Textured and chalky with a racy acidity and an enduring, elegant finish. Very classy. [Drink into mid-2030s+.] Score - 97. (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2024)

Crushed wild berries combine with violet flowers, chalk dust and hints of sweet spice as the 2020 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva evolves in the glass. This is round and supple, with perfumed inner florals and lavender-laced blackberry fruit that slowly saturates toward the close. A tinge of sour citrus mixes with salty minerals and fine tannins as the 2020 tapers off with staining length yet remarkably fresh. This is a fantastic rendition of the vintage. Drinking window: 2025-2034. Score - 93. (Eric Guido, vinous.com, Feb. 4, 2025)

Carpineto was founded in 1967 with the goal of creating excellent Tuscan wines while embracing modern winemaking techniques and sustainable farming practices. The Dogajolo Rosso has licorice, berry, and spice aromas and a palate filled with licorice, cherry, and leather flavours. It is perfect for baked pasta dishes.

The nose is crisp and invigorating, with aromas of black pepper, sour cherry, strawberry and soil. The palate brings more strawberries and cherries, but that earthy element is fortified by a foundation of firm tannins and ultimately dominates. Score - 91. (Danielle Callegari, Wine Enthusiast, Sept. 1, 2024)