Italian

"The 2001 Barolo Monprivato is striking. It boasts gorgeous textural depth and richness to match its highly expressive, compelling aromatics. The w...

"Vineyard: various vineyards in the DOCG zone Vineyards size: grapes selected from 100 hectares (250 acres) of estate owned vineyards Vineyard expo...

"Red berry, tilled soil, leather, aromatic herb and clove aromas slowly take shape in the glass, together with a balsamic note. The bright, elegant...

"Serious dark color, with meaty, earthy aromas that blow off to ultraripe and exotic fruit. Fresh truffles and porcini. Almost Port-like in the end...

"Amazing aromas of plums, strawberries, and minerals follow through to a full-bodied palate, with ultraripe tannins and a long, mineral and blackbe...

"Gaja's 2000 Sperss is wonderfully open and radiant. Layers of dark fruit, grilled herbs, cassis and smoke saturate the palate in this powerful, st...

"One of the things I have learned over the years is that you can count on Angelo Gaja to make a strong showing in just about any tasting. Yes, I kn...

"Complex, fresh aromas of concentrated blackberry, grilled meat and chocolate. Full-bodied and chewy, with caressing tannins and a long, long finis...

"Fabulous aromas of rose petals and cherries with hints of raspberries. Full-bodied, with ultrafine tannins and an incredible finish. This is so fi...

"One of the truly epic, reference-point wines of the year, the 2008 Barolo Ginestra Vigna Casa Matè lifts from the glass with the classic scents of...

"Here's another smash hit from the Fantino family. The 2013 Barolo Bussia Cascina Dardi is tonic and firm but shows fruity generosity nonetheless. ...

"The 2019 Barolo Bric del Fiasc is the hallmark wine of the estate, and it shows. Taking on more concentration, it is pure and generous with kirsch...

"Aromas of blackcurrants, iodine, crushed stone, hints of mint and sage. Blue fruits. Full-bodied with chewy tannins that open with air. It’s racy ...

"Aromas of blackcurrants, iodine, crushed stone, hints of mint and sage. Blue fruits. Full-bodied with chewy tannins that open with air. It’s racy ...

"Cellar Selection: This textbook Barolo’s new leather, cake spice and menthol aromas jump out of the glass. On the firmly structured palate, cinnam...

"Forest berry, chopped mint, clove and new leather aromas take center stage on this elegant, full-bodied red. The savory, smooth palate doles out s...

"A rich, cherry- and floral-scented red, effusive in aroma, with the core of cherry prevailing on the palate. Though fleshy, this gives way to firm...

"Powerful yet underlined by racy acidity, driving the black cherry, black currant and mineral flavors. Menthol and tobacco notes add depth, keeping...

"This offering comes from one of Barolo's top producers and one of the best vineyard areas in the entire denomination. It delivers classic Nebbiolo...

"Scents of red berry, violet, iris, baking spices and leather emerge from the glass. The intense, creamy palate exhibits crushed black cherry and r...

"The 2007 Barbaresco Riserva Ovello comes across as cool, inward and reticent. In other words, very Ovello. It is one of the most complete of these...

"This is full-bodied, displaying cherry, licorice, wild herb, iron and tobacco notes. The dense tannins take over and dominate the finish now, desp...

"A surprising wine considering how the vintage was initially so undervalued. And yet this is one of the greatest Sassicaia vintages, a classic like...

"The 2007 Barbaresco Riserva Rabaja is a big, dark wine loaded with dark fruit, menthol, tar, flowers, mint, rosemary and an array of balsamic note...

"A hallmark expression of Nebbiolo, Produttori del Barbaresco's 2013 Rabajà Riserva offers aromas of wild red berry, menthol, Alpine herb, saddle l...

"Enticing scents of wild berry, rose, baking spice and balsamic aromas come together in the glass. Juicy yet full in body, the flavorsome palate sh...

"A strange year that produced an original Monfortino which was, in certain ways, stylistically unusual. Given the poor harvest you would never have...

"Wonderful, now we are getting somewhere after all the aggression of the previous vintages. The overall impression is that it is solemn, starting w...

"The cellar was so dark I picked the wrong vintage but no matter, this remains one of Italy’s best wines for quality. The color is a distinct garne...

"Made from only Nebbiolo grapes, this Monfortino is perhaps the most complex and typical version from the 1990s. The grapes came from vineyards tha...

"This 2006 has guts and glory, there is stuffing here. The exotic heat comes through like a pan-seared filet steak, nothing more than a flash fire ...

"The 2010 Brunello di Montalcino is an irresistible wine that demonstrates just how far the Agostina Pieri brand has evolved over the past decade. ...

"Grape origin: 100% Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) primarily from very old vines – 40 to 80 years old – from nine different villages in the province of B...

"A wine with superb finesse and depth. So subtle and understated yet powerful and long. The tannin intensity is amazing. It just builds like a mass...