Trinoro Tenuta Di Trinoro 2000 (1.5L)

95 Points, Robert Parker, Jr, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The prodigious 2000 Tenuta di Trinoro is a blend of 55% Cabernet Franc, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Petit Verdot, also from yields of 15 hectoliters per hectare. Its opaque purple color is accompanied by an extraordinary nose of freshly ground truffles, damp earth, licorice, black currants, blackberries, and white flowers. There is extraordinary intensity, great richness, a profound, multi-layered texture, and a finish that lasts for nearly a minute. This is compelling wine from a brilliant proprietor. Sadly, there are only 800 cases of this profound offering that wants to be the Cheval Blanc of Tuscany. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2018." 12/02

95 Points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous: "Franchetti once again takes ripeness to the extreme with his stunning 2000 Tenuta di Trinoro (55% Cabernet Franc, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot). It is a flamboyant wine packed with generous sensations of blackberry liqueur, jammy dark fruit, bell peppers, cassis and minerals. Fat and opulent on the palate, it displays a youthful, muscular personality, with outstanding finesse for a wine of this size. It is an awesome effort. “The 2000 is really my first important wine,” says Franchetti. “The vines had a little age on them so the tannins are finer. The previous vintages also taught me a lot about when to harvest my various plots.” 04/07