Italian

"The 1988 Ornellaia shows a touch more complexity and delineation than the 1985 in its layers of dark fruit, herbs, licorice, minerals and spices, ...

Sassicaia’s 1983 vintage comes from limestone- and clay-rich soils at 100–300 meters elevation, with west-southwest exposure. Vines were spur-train...

The 1983 Sassicaia is a mature, elegant wine from a warm vintage, offering aromas of dark cherry, tobacco, and cedar. Medium-bodied with balanced a...

"Lovely and light, medium-bodied, caramel, mineral and black cherry character. From an average year in Tuscany, this '79 still shows that Sassicaia...

"Flirts with perfection... blazingly intense nose, truffles, smoked herbs, earth, dried fruits & spice. Massively constituted with huge body, h...

"Delicious but tannic, with appealing anise- and olive-tinged raspberry flavor, generous and open." - Wine Spectator

"Medium red. Ripe aromas of cherry, tar, smoke, truffle and cedar. Ripe, round, seamless and fresh, with pretty red fruit flavors complemented by t...

"Delicious but tannic, with appealing anise- and olive-tinged raspberry flavor, generous and open." - Wine Spectator

The 1984 Gaja 'Vignaveja' Nebbiolo d'Alba is a single-vineyard wine from the Langhe region in Piedmont. It is crafted entirely from Nebbiolo grapes...

"The 2007 Ornellaia is a masterpiece blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and a tiny element of Petit Verdot. The intensity and puri...

"The 1985 Brunello was produced with our proprietary clone of Sangiovese Grosso called BBS11 (Brunello Biondi Santi 11), which was identified and s...

 "A wonderful wine. Prune, bitter chocolate, smoked meat and black pepper. Full and dense and fine. Long and forceful, yet time has transcended any...

"Juicy and still quite young with loads of vanilla and dried cherry flavors. Rich and well rounded, with great texture. Finishes on a nice leathery...

 "SIGHT: Ruby red color, tending to a garnet brick red with ageing AROMA: Broad, intense compound with violet hints and pleasant underbrush notes P...

"Produced exclusively from 100% Sangiovese grapes picked by hand from 20-year-old vines, this wine is matured for three years in French oak barrels...

"Concentrated, dark fruit with top notes of tobacco leaf. Seems already a little developed. Noticeable oak on the palate but with lovely freshness ...

"The aromas to this are really impressive with crushed berries, dried flowers, walnuts and roses. Metamorphoses all the time. Full to medium body, ...

 "Given the poise and complexity, it's hard to believe this is the firm's entry-level Barolo. It opens with alluring aromas of wild berry, forest f...

"The 2013 Barolo San Giovanni sees fruit fermented in stainless steel. The wine is later aged in French barrique for two years (with 50% new oak). ...

"Spectacular aromas of dark fruits such as cherries with undertones of peaches and orange peel and some floral character, too. Full body, layered a...

"Very perfumed with chocolate, berries and spices. Some nuts, too. Full body, velvety tannins and a luscious finish. Extremely long and generous ye...

"Produced exclusively from 100% Sangiovese grapes picked by hand from 20-year-old vines, this wine is matured for three years in French oak barrels...

"The 2010 Saffredi (Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon) delivers gorgeous intensity and broad aromas of black berry, leather, crushed granite and linger...

"A layered and rich red with a light prune, plum and berry character, as well as hints of walnuts. Full-bodied, chewy and tannic yet showing polish...

"Wow. The rose petal aroma is gorgeous with ripe strawberry and cherry undertones. Full body, dense and powerful. Chewy and rich tannins. Lasts for...

"Color: light ruby red Bouquet: elegant hints of raspberry, mulberries and fresh flowers Taste: strong and elegant, with hins of small red berries ...

"Amazing aromas of dried fruits, burnt orange and walnut skin. Full-bodied, chewy and very rich and dry, with wonderful tannin-fruit tension. It's ...

"A classic style Barolo. Excellent structure, harmony and elegance. Soft tannins and balanced fruit. Approachable, but with a very long ageing pote...

"The outstanding 1999 Barolo Falletto is a very firm garnet, with smoky clove, cinnamon, plum and cherry aromas and a heady, warming contribution f...

"Amazing graphite and violet aromas with dark fruits. Medium to full body, ultra-velvety tannins and a long and beautiful finish. Formed and tight....

"Still all in fruit and structure. Dark ruby in color, with bright raspberry and earth aromas. Full- to medium-bodied, with well-integrated tannins...

"The 2010 Saffredi (Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon) delivers gorgeous intensity and broad aromas of black berry, leather, crushed granite and linger...

"The violets and blackberries show wonderfully on the nose here, yet this remains subtle and complete with hints of walnuts. Full body, ultra-fine ...

"Walnuts, berries, tar and hints of smoke on the nose. It’s full-bodied with chewy tannins and a dusty finish. Chewy at the end." - 94/100 James Su...

"Aromas of forest berry, new leather, dark spice and camphor come to the forefront on this gorgeous red. Full-bodied and delicious, the elegantly s...

"Brovia is one of the brightest stars of Castiglione Falletto, the comune at the heart of the appellation that benefits from a complicated mix of s...

Aged in large oak barrels for 30 months, this wine has a brilliant garnet-red color, with aromas of truffles, licorice, and dried flowers. The dry,...

"Initially shy, the nose eventually reveals dried rose, woodland berries and a hint of cedar. Reflecting the vintage, it's full-bodied and generous...

"The 2016 Barbaresco is a tight and beautiful wine that will require more time to unwind and soften. This beautifully balanced vintage is character...

"A full-bodied red with classic aromas of sour cherries, dried leaves, dried orange peel and tar. Juicy and mouthwatering on the palate with plenty...

"The 2008 Bolgheri Sassicaia is a wine without a winemaker. The last vintage made by Giacomo Tachis was 2007 and incoming enologist Graziana Grassi...

"Dark ruby in color, showing aromas of currant, new oak and fresh herbs, with hints of spices. Full-bodied, with very chewy tannins and an outstand...

"A tight and silky red with compacted fruit and tannin texture featuring blackcurrant, mushroom and bark undertones. Full body, firm tannins and a ...

"Aromatic with black cherries, oranges and cedar. Very perfumed. Medium to full body. Firm tannins. The wood is showing a bit now but will come thr...