2004 Il Carbonaione, Podere Poggio Scalette, Tuscany
Described by Robert Parker as one of the finest in a series of distinguished wines from the Fiore team and given a justifiably high score, this is a wine in a league of its own. Rich and complex with layers of fruit, spice, acidity and tannin, it is nearly opaque in the glass, with a freshness which keeps it elegant with beautifully integrated fruit. The balanced structure is already apparent and further ageing will see this wine develop into something astounding.