Allergic-Info: This wine can contain sulfites
yr. 1993 Doctorwine:
89 of 100 Points.
"Doctorwine" has rated the wine "Illuminati Zanna, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane Riserva DOCG, Italy" the vintage 1993 on 10.06.2015 with 89 of 100 points.
"The weather this year was cool which the estate said produced wines rich in acidity. Carmine Festa gave it a 3-4-star rating out of five. The color was a truly youthful, lively and lucent ruby-garnet and the initial aroma was once again distinct and showed no sign of reduction. There were scents of cherry and dried fruit and the bouquet was very young although not that complex. With breathing a pleasing mineral/smoky note emerged. The salt and acidity stood out in the mouthfeel with a flavor of cinchona at the center of the mouth and the finish tended to be dry despite the freshness. The persistence of the aftertaste was wonderful. An excellent table wine. The wine is no longer available retail."
yr. 2000 Doctorwine:
87 of 100 Points.
"Doctorwine" has rated the wine "Illuminati Zanna, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane Riserva DOCG, Italy" the vintage 2000 on 10.06.2015 with 87 of 100 points.
"In 2000 the growing season began early and the high temperatures and prolonged drought during the summer caused some minor problems due to the lack of water. Nevertheless, the grapes were healthy and very rich. An exceptional vintage. The incredibly dark and youthful ruby color made the wine seem 6-8 years old. When opened the aroma was distinct and showed no sign of reduction. The aroma was also very youthful with scents of red fruit jam and a hint of corky wood that was not very fine, fresh earth and tomato sauce. The mouthfeel had a touch of freshness, dry tannins at the center of the mouth and the finish was bold and dry with a licorice aftertaste. A very young wine, bold but not tense, which will benefit further bottle aging. The wine is no longer available retail."
yr. 1997 Doctorwine:
85 of 100 Points.
"Doctorwine" has rated the wine "Illuminati Zanna, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane Riserva DOCG, Italy" the vintage 1997 on 10.06.2015 with 85 of 100 points.
"There was little information on the weather but the winery considered this vintage to be an excellent one and enologist Carmine Festa gave it a rating of four out of five stars. The color was a well-intact, oily ruby-garnet and the bouquet was again clear and showed no sign of reduction with its scents of red fruit and dried fruit and while the alcohol was only hinted at, the aroma soon flattened out. The attack of the mouthfeel was elegant, dry at the center of the palate and while the finish was elegant, it was not that long. The aftertaste was finer yet not as long as the 2000 and a bit short on contrast (even after breathing long). The drinkability was good. The wine is no longer available retail. ."
yr. 2011 Wine Enthusiast:
87 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Illuminati Zanna, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane Riserva DOCG, Italy" the vintage 2011 on 02.01.2017 with 87 of 100 points.
yr. 2011 Decanter World Wine Awards:
85 of 100 Points.
"Decanter World Wine Awards" has rated the wine "Illuminati Zanna, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane Riserva DOCG, Italy" the vintage 2011 on 01.01.2017 with 85 of 100 points.
yr. 2010 Wine Spectator:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Illuminati Zanna, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane Riserva DOCG, Italy" the vintage 2010 on 31.08.2015 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2010 Wine & Spirits Magazine:
92 of 100 Points.
"Wine & Spirits Magazine" has rated the wine "Illuminati Zanna, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane Riserva DOCG, Italy" the vintage 2010 on 01.06.2015 with 92 of 100 points.
yr. 2008 Wine Spectator:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Illuminati Zanna, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane Riserva DOCG, Italy" the vintage 2008 on 31.07.2014 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2007 Huon Hooke:
87 of 100 Points.
"Huon Hooke" has rated the wine "Illuminati Zanna, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane Riserva DOCG, Italy" the vintage 2007 on 01.05.2014 with 87 of 100 points.
yr. 2008 Vinous Antonio Galloni:
92 of 100 Points.
"Vinous Antonio Galloni" has rated the wine "Illuminati Zanna, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane Riserva DOCG, Italy" the vintage 2008 on 01.02.2013 with 92 of 100 points.
yr. 2007 Wine Enthusiast:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Illuminati Zanna, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane Riserva DOCG, Italy" the vintage 2007 on 06.01.2012 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2006 Huon Hooke:
95 of 100 Points.
"Huon Hooke" has rated the wine "Illuminati Zanna, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane Riserva DOCG, Italy" the vintage 2006 on 03.09.2011 with 95 of 100 points.
yr. 2007 Vinous Antonio Galloni:
90 of 100 Points.
"Vinous Antonio Galloni" has rated the wine "Illuminati Zanna, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane Riserva DOCG, Italy" the vintage 2007 on 01.06.2011 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2005 Vinous Antonio Galloni:
91 of 100 Points.
"Vinous Antonio Galloni" has rated the wine "Illuminati Zanna, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane Riserva DOCG, Italy" the vintage 2005 on 01.04.2009 with 91 of 100 points.
yr. 2005 Huon Hooke:
91 of 100 Points.
"Huon Hooke" has rated the wine "Illuminati Zanna, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane Riserva DOCG, Italy" the vintage 2005 on 17.03.2009 with 91 of 100 points.
yr. 2003 Wine Spectator:
86 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Illuminati Zanna, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane Riserva DOCG, Italy" the vintage 2003 on 30.09.2007 with 86 of 100 points.
yr. 2001 Wine Spectator:
86 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Illuminati Zanna, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane Riserva DOCG, Italy" the vintage 2001 on 15.05.2006 with 86 of 100 points.
yr. 2001 Vinum Wine Magazine:
17 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Illuminati Zanna, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane Riserva DOCG, Italy" the vintage 2001 on 01.03.2006 with 17 of 20 points.
yr. 1999 Wine Spectator:
86 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Illuminati Zanna, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane Riserva DOCG, Italy" the vintage 1999 on 15.12.2004 with 86 of 100 points.
yr. 1998 Vinum Wine Magazine:
16 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Illuminati Zanna, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane Riserva DOCG, Italy" the vintage 1998 on 01.06.2003 with 16 of 20 points.
yr. 1998 Wine Spectator:
78 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Illuminati Zanna, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane Riserva DOCG, Italy" the vintage 1998 on 30.06.2002 with 78 of 100 points.
yr. 1988 Wine Spectator:
79 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Illuminati Zanna, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane Riserva DOCG, Italy" the vintage 1988 on 31.07.1994 with 79 of 100 points.
yr. 2006 The Wine Front:
91 of 100 Points.
"The Wine Front" has rated the wine "Illuminati Zanna, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane Riserva DOCG, Italy" the vintage 2006 with 91 of 100 points.
yr. 2000 The Wine Front:
91 of 100 Points.
"The Wine Front" has rated the wine "Illuminati Zanna, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane Riserva DOCG, Italy" the vintage 2000 with 91 of 100 points.
yr. 2015 Vinum Wine Magazine:
17 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Illuminati Zanna" the vintage 2015 on 01.05.2021 with 17 of 20 points.
yr. 2015 Wine Enthusiast:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Illuminati Zanna" the vintage 2015 on 01.07.2020 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2015 Decanter World Wine Awards:
88 of 100 Points.
"Decanter World Wine Awards" has rated the wine "Illuminati Zanna" the vintage 2015 on 01.01.2020 with 88 of 100 points.
yr. 2013 Wine Enthusiast:
91 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Illuminati Zanna" the vintage 2013 on 01.11.2018 with 91 of 100 points.
yr. 2011 Wine Spectator:
91 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Illuminati Zanna" the vintage 2011 on 01.10.2017 with 91 of 100 points.
yr. 2003 CellarTracker:
92 of 100 Points.
"CellarTracker" has rated the wine "Illuminati Zanna" the vintage 2003 with 92 of 100 points.
yr. 2005 CellarTracker:
91 of 100 Points.
"CellarTracker" has rated the wine "Illuminati Zanna" the vintage 2005 with 91 of 100 points.
