This plush and easy expression of Syrah opens with distinct aromas of cured meat, spice, black fruit, white pepper and mature cherry. The wine is smooth and rich with a fine, soft nature of tannins. ——M.L.(12/15/2010)—— 87

Villa Pillo delivers a thick and chunky Syrah from Tuscany that would pair nicely with meat roasts or sausage stuffed with fennel seeds. The wine is thick and smooth in the mouth with cherry and toasted aromas. It’s not particularly complex, but it is extremely satisfying to drink. ——M.L.(3/1/2010)—— 87

This performed unevenly depending on the bottle. One bottle was rich and drenched in ripe fruit nuances and cheerful herbal notes but the next bottle had much greener tannins.——M.L.(4/1/2008)—— 86

Chunky, open aromas start it off, and the bouquet is likable if nothing special. Dense and grapy fruit carries the palate, surrounded by spiky tannins. An extracted Syrah with zero gamy, spicy character. This is a black, ripe wine with size but limits.——M.S.(9/1/2006)—— 85