Celebrating its 50th anniversary (1968-2018) with a seal on the front label, the San Felice 2018 Vigorello is 35% Pugnitello, 30% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot. When the wine was first produced in 1968, it started off as a Sangiovese-based blend. Cabernet Sauvignon was added in 1979, and Merlot came later. Recently, Pugnitello and Petit Verdot were introduced and the Sangiovese was taken out completely. This is a generous, full-bodied wine with 40,000 bottles released. The Pugnitello (a grape named after the Italian word for 'fist' due to its tight concentration) underlines the wine's black color and earthy notes of black truffle. The other grapes add concentration, structure and black fruit flavors. Drink date: 2024-2032. Score - 94. (Monica Larner, robertparker.com, Feb. 9, 2023)

A very attractive young Brunello with cherries and a light sandalwood undertone. It's medium-bodied with a pretty structure of polished tannins and a long, direct finish. Very well crafted. A new, single-parcel wine from here. Best after 2027. Score - 95. (jamessuckling.com, Sept. 25, 2024)

Beautiful Cabernet Sauvignon coming through here with blackberries and currants with hints of fresh herbs and minerals. Full body, with integrated tannins and a silky finish. Gorgeous. Better after 2014. Bordeaux blend. Score - 94. (jamessuckling.com, Aug. 28, 2012)

The careful work done at San Felice, especially on nearly lost varietals like Pugnitello, provides the impeccable raw materials that are then polished into a masterpiece. Like seeing the piece of stone in Carrara and then the finished David. Score - 95. (Danielle Callegari, Wine Enthusiast, April 1, 2025)