"Sattes, leuchtendes Rubin mit leichtem Granatschimmer. Intensive Nase mit betont würzigen Noten, etwas Zimt, dann viel dunkle Kirsche, etwas frische Zwetschge, Brombeere, einladend und klar. Zeigt sich im Ansatz zunächst etwas zögerlich, nach dunklen Kirschen und Granatapfel, legt im Verlauf aber stetig zu, öffnet sich mit sattem, dichtmaschigem Tannin, fester Druck, im Nachhall noch etwas hoher Holzanteil." - Othmar Kiem (Falstaff Magazin)
"The 2009 50 & 50 is the most successful expression in a mini vertical of the 2007, 2008 and 2009 vintages of this wine. The blend is Sangiovese and Merlot from two of Tuscany's icon wine estates. This vintage, and the warm sunshine that accompanied the early stages of the harvest, gives more room to the Merlot component of the wine especially on the bouquet. Soft cherry and blackberry is backed by exotic spice and leather. Sangiovese's acidity appears in the mouth and this wine should evolve nicely over the next ten years." - Monica Larner (215, The Wine Advocate)
"50&50 has a deep, dark ruby colour. A powerful and seductive wine, the bouquet is intense and persistent with notes of red fruits, black cherries, sweet spices and an underlying, balsamic touch. On the palate this wine is full-bodied and characterized by a surprising freshness and silky soft tannins with a long lingering, pleasantly dry finish." - Ashleigh Seymour