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"Crushed iris, pressed rose, perfumed berry and eucalyptus scents come together on this stunning wine. The elegantly structured palate delivers red...

"It opens with a classic Nebbiolo fragrance of rose, crushed violets, cinnamon and balsamic notes. The vibrant palate displays intense red cherry w...

"The 2010 Brunello di Montalcino Vigneti del Versante takes us back to a classic profile for Brunello (the local name for Sangiovese). The wine is ...

"Truffle, saddle leather, game, crushed strawberry and grilled herb aromas unfold in the glass. The aromas carry over to the earthy chewy palate to...

"This has aromas of cigar box, black plums, cherries, mocha and toasted walnuts. Full-bodied with firm, tight and chewy tannins. Structured and dee...

"Luca Currado is on a roll. This is the third vintage (in as many years) that blows me off my feet. The 2010 Barolo Riserva Villero is a spectacula...

"Glorious aromas of flowers, crushed berries, strawberries and dried herbs. Some tea. Full-bodied and layered with a wonderfully curated, polished ...

Bottled in San Gimignano, this Tenuta Torciano Collection release represents a luxury expression of Tuscan winemaking. The wine is full-bodied and ...

"Smooth, full-bodied and glossy, this opens with aromas of licorice, underbrush, tobacco and ripe plum. The aromas carry over to the juicy envelopi...

The 2003 Cuvée Annamaria Clementi Rosé by Ca’ del Bosco is an Extra Brut Franciacorta made entirely from Pinot Nero, sourced from three vineyards a...

"The 1985 Barolo Ginestra exhibits aromas and flavors of melted asphalt, dried herbs, underbrush, and sweet black and red fruits, all infused with ...

"Dark ruby with purple hues, the 2015 Recioto della Valpolicella Classico is youthfully coy, requiring coaxing to evolve in the glass. Swirling...

The 2013 “Tre Terre” Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG by Giuseppe Quintarelli is a limited release, with only 1,381 bottles produced. Sourc...

"A solid Cabernet-based wine. Deep color, herb and berry aromas and flavors, medium body and a fruity finish." - Wine Spectator

"The 1995 Solaia is fascinating to taste next to the 1994. It is a far richer, lush wine with a real sense of flamboyant intensity that is impossib...

Solaia is a 20-hectare vineyard on the Tignanello estate, situated at 350–400 meters above sea level with a southwest exposure. The soils are a mix...

"The climate for the 1989 vintage was characterized by a very dry Summer. However, there was an abundant amount of rainfall from the 20th of Septem...

"Bolla is a venerable Verona winery and feels a deep responsibility for the district where it was born in 1883, and from where it grew, a district ...

"Tightly wound now, with blackberry, black currant, iron, rosemary, cedar and toasty oak spice aromas and flavors. Though firm and compact, this ha...

Tignanello’s 1971 debut marked a turning point for Tuscan wine. Piero Antinori’s bold move to drop white grapes and adopt Bordeaux techniques was r...

"This is a good example of how the 1998 vintage was better in the region of Bolgheri than 1997. It shows superb fruit with berry and chocolate char...

"Working with his father, he became fascinated by the different terroirs of nebbiolo, the great grape variety with which Barolo and Barbaresco are ...

Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Punta di Villa displays a deep red hue with ruby highlights and a complex bouquet of ripe red fruits and subtle...

The 1974 Mondini Barolo is a beautifully aged wine from a classic Piedmont vintage. Made from 100% Nebbiolo, it reflects the traditional Barolo sty...

"The 2014 Solaia will be released during the second half of 2017. This is a fine-tuned expression that shows a focused sense of detail and careful ...

"Luca Currado is on a roll. This is the third vintage (in as many years) that blows me off my feet. The 2010 Barolo Riserva Villero is a spectacula...

"Wow, this is practically bursting out of the glass and out of the line-up. Black olive tapenade, salty anchovy tang, rosemary and sage, against th...

"Readers should do whatever they can to get their hands on a few bottles of the 2013 d'Alceo. Seamless and voluptuous in the glass, it is an epic w...

"Earthy aromas of leather, tilled soil, blue flower, mature black fruit and a balsamic note waft from the glass. The firm palate delivers spiced pl...

"Next to the classic Barolo, the Fratelli Alessandria 2016 Barolo San Lorenzo di Verduno shows a slightly darker hue and more mild concentration. T...

"Forest floor, new leather, eucalyptus and dried herb aromas lead the nose while the structured, polished palate offers crushed Marasca cherry, pom...

Tignanello comes from a 57-hectare vineyard on limestone-rich, southwest-facing slopes at 350–400m elevation. It was the first wine in the region t...

"Built like a tank, the 2009 Valpolicella Superiore Monte Lodoletta is a masterful achievement. This wine shows so beautifully, especially in a war...

"An astoundingly vibrant, powerful and concentrated Ornellaia that has a wealth of intense dark cherries, mulberries and plums with hints of espres...

"This iconic Italian wine from Bolgheri’s landmark Sassicaia vineyard (characterized by little rocks, or 'sassi') offers an elegant bouquet compris...

The 1980 Bolgheri Sassicaia comes from vineyards with limestone-rich soils at 80–400m altitude and west/southwest exposure. A cool vintage allowed ...

The Gioiello Collection from Tenuta Torciano presents limited-edition wines with artistic designs, including the Brunello di Montalcino 2014 featur...

"This savory stunner has enticing scents of violet, rose and wild berry that gain complexity alongside notes of leather, camphor and sandalwood. Th...

"Aromas of rose, red berry and eucalyptus mingle with whiffs of exotic spice on the gorgeous, fragrant red. Loaded with finesse and tension, the el...

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

"Warm aromas of plums, rose petals and spices with hints of sandalwood. Some tar. Full body, dense center palate with glorious fruit and a fantasti...

"A dark, powerful wine, the 2011 Brunello di Montalcino offers notable depth and intensity. Il Poggione's 2011 is one of the richest, most powerful...