Critics have rated this as the best available among Montecucco wines: the 2009 vintage was given a score of 92 by Wine Spectator.
This wine has received more awards than any other wine from the region: the 2006 vintage was awarded Silver (Best In Class) from the International Wine & Spirit Competition, and the 2004 vintage was awarded Silver from the Decanter World Wine Awards.
This is the third highest-priced Montecucco Sangiovese wine. The price has been stable over the past year.