Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: 91 points

The 1999 Brunello di Montalcino is a big wine, but with the shapeliness which always characterizes this producer?s wines. The ripe and ample notes of red fruit, leather, liquorice, and game are followed by the classic smoothness and melting tannins of Sassetti wines, continuous and caressing and with a rise in the intensity and sense of solidity on the finish. Deceptively ready, it will easily last another dozen years.

Review date: April 2005

Wine Spectator: 91 points

Rich, with complex aromas of very ripe plum, flowers and raspberry. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a lovely, succulent fruit finish. Balanced and delicious. Drink now. 500 cases made.

Review date: May 2005

Vinous: 93 points

The estate's 1999 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is an outstanding effort. It too features an intense, dark color and is packed with expressive layers of sweet dark fruit along with delicate nuances of tobacco, licorice and minerals. With some air it is utterly irresistible today and it will drink well over the next 15 years. A beauty. Anticipated maturity

Review date: August 2006