Year

WOW Rating

%

2004

An ideally balanced growing season produced classic Sangiovese which ripened well and also had good acidity. Hold good names until 2008-2012.

Hold

92

2003

The long hot summer was followed by a baking autumn, which cooked many grapes into boredom. A few exceptions exist. It is a drinkable vintage but search for other years first.

Drink

84

2002

Rain and cold weather spoiled a difficult vintage.

Avoid

70

2001

Fine vintage with Sangiovese grapes at their ripest. Well-balanced wines. Some great Chianti Classico.

Drink or Hold

95

2000

Inconsistent year, some ordinary, some very fine

Drink or Hold

89

1999

Ideal vintage, rich, ripe fruit, wines will blossom

Drink or Hold

92

1998

Above average year, top names have good aging potential

Drink or Hold

88

1997

Full of character, keep 5 years

Drink

92

1996

Quaffable in a couple of years

Drink

85

1995

Good vintage, well structured

Drink

89

1994

Attractive but not full-flavoured

Drink

86

1993

Good, easy to drink, not for aging

Drink

87

1992

Avoid

80

1991

Pleasant, easy to drink

Drink

84

1990

Truly outstanding vintage

Drink or Hold

98

1989

Avoid

80

1988

Classic year, beautiful wines

Drink or Hold

93