|
Year
|
|
WOW Rating
|
%
|
|
2004
|
Market factors brought about a reduction in grape prices and
subsequently in wine, in what was a large, good quality vintage.
|
Hold
|
92
|
|
2003
|
Heat waves and drought brought small grapes with concentrated flavours
but inconsistent quality.
|
Hold
|
86
|
|
2002
|
Cool weather and plenty of rain resulted in a difficult vintage.
|
Avoid
|
80
|
|
2001
|
A superb vintage with good aromas from ripe, well-balanced grapes. Will
keep well until 2015-2025.
|
Hold
|
94
|
|
2000
|
Classic vintage from Brunello, rich, complex wines. Drink 2012 - 2020
|
Hold
|
92
|
|
1999
|
Very attractive year, many fine, long-lasting wines
|
Hold
|
93
|
|
1998
|
Average vintage, will improve with aging
|
Hold
|
88
|
|
1997
|
Superb year, great structure
|
Hold
|
94
|
|
1996
|
Good benchmark, needs 5 years
|
Drink or Hold
|
87
|
|
1995
|
Fine vintage, will age very well
|
Hold
|
92
|
|
1994
|
Not an outstanding year but don't miss it
|
Drink
|
86
|
|
1993
|
Most attractive vintage, great potential
|
Drink or Hold
|
91
|
|
1992
|
|
Avoid
|
70
|
|
1991
|
Classic Brunello character but not exceptional
|
Drink
|
88
|
|
1990
|
Stunning vintage, Italian flag-waver
|
Drink or Hold
|
98
|
|
1989
|
Quaffable
|
Drink
|
83
|
|
1988
|
Consistent, reliable and generally ready
|
Drink
|
90
|
Last updated on July 23, 2008