Rating: 95/100 - As reviewed by The Wine News

Rating: 93/100 - As reviewed by International Wine Cellar

Rating: 90/100 - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 171 on Jun-07

The single-vineyard 2003 Chianti Rufina Riserva Vigneto Bucerchiale is made from the estate's finest Sangiovese fruit. It is a ripe, powerful wine boasting explosive dark fruit, licorice, chocolate and sweet toasted oak on an ample, structured frame, with a kick from the alcohol on the finish. Today it appears that the flavors will mature faster than the tannins will resolve. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2017. Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate 90 Points Intense smoky nose with enticing violet and p...

Fantastic, needs aeration