92 points - Wine Enthusiast
91 points - Wine Spectator
88 points - Wine Advocate
The 2003 Castelgiocondo Lamaione offers intriguing medley of fragrances, ranging from wild red-berry fruit to delicate spicy nuances of clove and cinnamon, and concludes with an appealing hint of tobacco leaf. The palate exhibits good complexity right from the initial entry, with tasty acidity and a generous weave of tannins The finish is both leisurely and impressive.