"Aromas suggesting mature dark-skinned berry, pipe tobacco, new leather and cedar slowly emerge on this concentrated red. The dense, round palate delivers raspberry jam, chocolate covered cherry, nutmeg and mocha framed in velvety tannins and surprising freshness. Drink through 2020."
- Wine Enthusiast (Best of the Year 2016), 92 pts
"Opaque black. Dark and brooding, the Riserva Le Viole is a winter wine to be consumed with braised meats and hearty stews. It's lush and big flavored, bold and rich with dense black/red fruit, black olives, and huge extract on the finish that goes on forever. Decant before serving. Aged 60 months in oak barrels and 24 months in tank."
- I-Wine Review (December 2013), 92 pts
