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"Complex and aromatic, with spice, anise and toast aromas mingling with generous Nebbiolo flavor. Plenty of tannin, too; the sort that clamps down ...

"Impressive nose of dark truffles, milk chocolate and blackberries. Full-bodied, with lots of licorice and blackberries and truffles. Very long and...

"A bright magenta/ruby color, the 2019 Brunello Di Montalcino is floral and expressive with aromas of wild roses, raspberry liqueur, blood orange, ...

"Dark ruby red. Lots of blackberry and cherry aromas. Full-bodied, with chewy tannins and a superfresh palate. It is still mouthpuckering, with lay...

"The 1999 Valpolicella, a medium ruby, presents Nebbiolo-like aromas of crushed flower, spices and sweet red fruits. In the glass, herb, licorice, ...

Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG received DOCG status in 2009. It is produced in Veneto using primarily Corvina (45–95%) with Rondinella and other l...

"This is complex and round with wonderful ripe fruit and richness. I love its generosity, giving so much yet still reserved. So much going on ...

"Perfumed and sweet-tasting, with a matured, oxidative quality to the truffle, wet forest floor and raspberry aromas, but the toasted oak, rose pet...

"An intense, vibrant Tignanello, exuding black currant and black cherry fruit. All the components are balanced and this finishes long." 94/100 - Wi...

"The 2003 Barolo is one of many unexpected surprises of the night. From a period before quality really skyrockets at the domaine, the 2003 is remar...

"Attractive plum and cherry character in this, with medium body, medium round tannins and a fresh, fruity finish." - Wine Spectator

Gaja, a leading Piedmont estate, blends tradition and innovation, elevating Barbaresco and Italian wine globally. Angelo Gaja pioneered single-vine...

"Wonderful Brunello that's drinkable now. Beautiful and fruity, offering medium body, fine tannins and a long, caressing finish." - Wine Spectator

"An unusual wine, with loads of ripe, sweet fruit. More like syrup than wine. But it's full-bodied, luscious and stylish. Long finish. Try with cho...

"The 2009 Guidalberto flows across the palate with layers of radiant red fruit. This is another striking, supple Guidalberto loaded with personalit...

"Gaja’s 2003 Barbaresco may well challenge its bigger siblings as the most successful of these new releases. Made in a style that combines expressi...

"Rich and fruit-forward, the Marchesi Antinori 2022 Tignanello very much respects the vintage that tends to deliver more concentration and volume o...

"A fruit bomb. Opulent aromas of crushed fruits, including raspberries and plums. Thick and rich, with a jammy character, yet it's round and delici...

"The 2021 Barbaresco Costa Russi is a jeweled ruby color and is bright with fresh herbs, mint, cherries, thyme, and freshly dried earth. It has goo...

"Exhibiting black currant, black cherry and cedar notes, this is reminiscent of the 1990, except younger and with greater density. Very fresh, this...

"This is dense and tight with layers of berry, dried orange-peel, meat and chocolate character, yet ever so refined and complex. Full-bodied with f...

"Soldera’s 2004 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is just as beautiful as it has always been. Super-refined and finessed, the 2004 is one of the most ...

"Bright aromas of crushed berry and raspberry, with a hint of mineral. Full-bodied and very round, with lovely velvety tannins and a long finish. B...

"There’s extraordinary energy in this wine. It displays a dark nose of black cherries, bramble fruit, violets, forest, licorice, bark, carob and le...

"This vintage shows a remarkable aromatic profile of Mediterranean herbs, cassis, black cherries, leather and earth with a kind of gamey depth. Ful...

"Bright red. Delicate violet and cedar on the nose, with a hint of blackcurrants in the background. Then juicy suave flavors of red cherry and blac...

Founded in 1859, Gaja has evolved from a Barbaresco tavern into one of Italy’s most iconic wineries. Under Angelo Gaja, the fourth generation of th...

"Plush and modern, plump and decadent: this is a blockbuster Brunello with huge concentration, density and intensity especially where those oak-rel...

"Rich and complex with a long aging future ahead, this beautiful Brunello from Valdicava offers tight, crisp acidity, solid tannins and a bouquet t...

"A mix of fruity and savory, this red offers a distinctive ray of graphite, along with cherry, strawberry, juniper, tomato leaf, earth and sanguine...

"This is amazing on the nose with blackberry, black truffle, dried cherry and hints of tobacco. So complex on the nose. Almost no need to taste it....

"In a similar vein, the 1996 Solaia is tense and vibrant to the core. It will appeal most to readers who prefer wines with bright acidity and livel...

"Dark ruby red. Blackberry, with lots of fresh herb and meat character. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and loads of fresh fruit and tarragon. Di...

Current owner and director Angelo Gaja learned his craft from his father Giovanni, who made this Barolo when Angelo was just 18. From a powerful vi...

"The aromas of dried flowers, stones, dark tea leaves, hot tile, and dark berries. Full-bodied, yet tight and linear. Wonderful drive and depth. An...

"The 2015 Fontalloro is a landmark achievement. The bouquet strikes out with immediate complexity. It dangles aromas of black cherry, spice, tar, f...

"The 2015 Flaccianello della Pieve is even more stratospheric than it was last year. Rich and ample on the palate, Flaccianello captures all of the...

"2016 was an exceptional vintage in Tuscany and, according to Stefano, the best in 20 years. The cool night temperatures allowed for beautifully pr...

"Star bright raspberry in colour, this has an elegance and a sense of lift right from the start - a beautifully balanced, finessed and classical Sa...