"Plenty of spice, chili and berry character with hints of cedar and dried mushrooms. Full body, firm tannins and a fresh finish. A blend of sangiovese and merlot. Drink now or hold."
- Jamessuckling.com (August 2015), 92 pts
- Jamessuckling.com (August 2015), 92 pts
"A 50-50 blend of sangiovese and merlot from Montalcino, this melds dark scents of fresh hen-of-the-woods mushrooms with gentle, black fruit richness. The tannins have the depth of bitter chocolate. For slow-smoked beef ribs."
Wine & Spirits Magazine (April 2014), 90 pts
"The 2008 Quadrimendo (Sangiovese/Merlot) is an attractive wine loaded with dark fruit, flowers, spices and licorice. It boasts plenty of intensity in its fruit and the big, burly personality that is the house signature, but with softer tannins than the Brunellos, most likely because of the significant presence of Merlot. This is a terrific showing from Vitanza. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2016."
- Wine Advocate (Issue #200, April 2012), 89 pts
"The 2008 Quadrimendo (Sangiovese/Merlot) is an attractive wine loaded with dark fruit, flowers, spices and licorice. It boasts plenty of intensity in its fruit and the big, burly personality that is the house signature, but with softer tannins than the Brunellos, most likely because of the significant presence of Merlot. This is a terrific showing from Vitanza. - Antonio Galloni"
- Antonio Galloni's Vinous (April 2012), 89 pts
"Here's a hearty and hefty Tuscan blend of Sangiovese and Merlot with deliciously penetrating aromas of blackberry, mature cherry, smoke, cola and cedar wood. The wine is soft, chewy and luscious in the mouth with sweet fruit flavors and a long-lasting finish. Pair it with grilled steak marinated with rosemary and garlic. — M.L."
- Wine Enthusiast (November 1st 2009), 90 pt
"Very attractive blackberry and black cherry aromas follow through to a medium body, with soft tannins and a fruity, lightly jammy finish. Sangiovese and Merlot. Drink now through 2012."
Wine Spectator (Oct. 2009), 88 pts