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"Aromas of truffle, ripe dark-skinned berry, baking spice and grilled herb unfold on this structured red but accessible red. The ripe, chewy palate...

"This is fantastic with cedar, strawberry, walnut and mineral aromas and flavors. Ultra-fine tannins and a clean finish. Balanced and refined." 95/...

"Now a decade old, this Barolo reveals hints of truffle, carob and burnished leather in the bouquet, with fading cherry and berry fruit and licoric...

"Rinaldi's 2013 Barolo Brunate is dark, sensual and super-inviting. A wine of restraint, the 2013 is endowed with terrific depth and tons of person...

"The Produttori's 2008 Barbaresco Riserva Ovello is a reference point wine for the village, even if, in truth, Ovello is a fairly diverse zone with...

"The 1990 Brunello di Montalcino Rennina exhibits a mature ruby/garnet color, and a remarkably open, sexy, lush, and opulent personality. Sweet, ja...

Producer tasting notes: (1982 vintage) "Colour: brilliant ruby red, good concentration. Bouquet: ripe strawberry, dog rose, sweet spices, sage, ani...

"The 2015 Cabernet Alzero is loaded with varietal character, bursting from the glass with a dark blend of black fruits, savory herbs, pencil lead a...

 "A totem of the region, this is a stunning recioto born of six-months appassimento and a decade in barrel. Riffs on Chinotto, alpine spruce, bitte...

"This wine is full of surprises. From a hot vintage, the Giuseppe Mascarello 2017 Barolo Monprivato is unexpectedly floral, initially, more than it...

"This wine is dedicated to Roberto Ferrarini, the longtime consulting enologist who worked with Giuseppe Quintarelli and the Quintarelli family unt...

"This is extremely perfumed with flowers, cherries and blackberries, as well as hints of lavender. It’s full-bodied, yet so refined, linear and rac...

"The 2015 Cabernet Alzero is loaded with varietal character, bursting from the glass with a dark blend of black fruits, savory herbs, pencil lead a...

 "A totem of the region, this is a stunning recioto born of six-months appassimento and a decade in barrel. Riffs on Chinotto, alpine spruce, bitte...

Allegrini is a family-owned winery in Veneto’s Valpolicella Classico region, renowned as a top producer in Italy, especially for Amarone della Valp...

The 1982 Ruffino Greppone Mazzi Riserva is a Brunello di Montalcino DOCG made from Sangiovese Grosso grown on the Greppone Mazzi estate's 25 hectar...

"Stylish and firm. Tannic and young, but packed with fruit and kept firm by ample acidity. Aromas of red currant, cherry and cassis are joined by a...

Founded in 1857 by Gaetano and Giovan Battista Bertani, Bertani owns its vineyards in Valpolicella’s Fumane, Marano, and Novare Valley, allowing fu...

Founded in 1857 by Giovanbattista and Gaetano Bertani, this historic firm produces Recioto, one of the longest-lived wines in the world. Made using...

"Good deep red. More vibrant, red-fruity aromas complicated by notes of mace and caramel. Firm, fruity and intensely flavored; less complex than th...

"Colour: garnet red with orange-coloured highlights; Nose: complex, very fruity, elegant, intense, spicy, with flowery touches; Taste: excellent bo...

"Colour: garnet red with orange-coloured highlights; Nose: complex, very fruity, elegant, intense, spicy, with flowery touches; Taste: excellent bo...

"Beautiful stuff. Ripe fruit, leather, and flowers. Full on the palate and very velvety. Ripe and intense waves of fruit makes me want to reach for...

The 1997 Roberto Voerzio Barolo Riserva Vecchie Viti dei Capalot e Brunate, released only in magnum, blends fruit from La Morra’s Capalot and Bruna...

"Aged for 30 months in large oak casks, the 2017 Barolo Rocche Di Castiglione is sourced from old vines planted in 1940, 1950, and 1968 with southe...

"A fairly mature Barolo with rich, spicy chocolate, tar and violet flavors, hints of carmel and leather that show complexity and length." - Wine Sp...

"Beautifully complex nose with pinpoint balance of ripe fruit and oak spice. Ripe plums and berries combine with cinnamon and mace, folding in brig...

"This is a beauty, featuring black cherry, black currant, green tea, tar and subtle floral aromas and flavors. The volume of fruit is amazing and t...

"Our entire adult lives are spent trying to reclaim the wonder of our childhood—the enchantment of Disney World, the legend of Santa Claus, the bel...

"Heralded as definitely the best vintage since 1990, the 1997 vintage may even prove to be the finest of the century for Tuscany. Our 1997 Luce ful...

"Very dark ruby-garnet. Intense aromas of ripe fruit, fresh porcini and toasty oak. Full-bodied, with fabulous texture of velvety and complex fruit...

"The introduction of a second selection has yielded not only a more affordable entry-level wine, but a superb Caberlot as well. All class and elega...

The 1992 Fiorano Bianco is an amber wine with rich stone and tropical fruits, citrus zest, butterscotch, and honey, balanced by vibrant acidity. Sl...

"The opaque plum/ruby/purple-colored 1996 Barolo Vigneto Rocche is a full-bodied, powerful, tannic effort with notes of rose petals, asphalt, cedar...

"Solid and super fruity. Ultraclean, with blackberries, raspberries and licorice character. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a long finish. Focu...

"The nose alone on this is reason enough to buy this. Rich and decadent with dried meats, dried mushrooms, ripe fruits, all tied together by flower...

"There will be no Amarone in 2016; instead, we’re treated to a new vintage of Rosso del Bepi. This is dark and brooding in the glass, youthfully co...

"The 2016 Gattinara Vigna Valferana is every bit as impressive from bottle as it was from cask. Rich and resonant, the 2016 is so supremely beautif...

"This is a terrific value proposition. The 2019 Le Cupole is a blend of 47% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% Petit Verdot....

"Fragrant and loaded with finesse, this radiant red opens with enticing scents of woodland berry, forest floor, smoky flint and wild Alpine herb. T...

"Wow. The incredible packaging here (with a gold thread around the bottle and a white wax capsule to close) gives you a sense of the importance of ...

"The term 'vecchie viti' is not officially recognised by the law but is displayed on some labels to indicate the use of old vines - here in Pajé, t...

"The 2018 Côte Rôtie La Landonne is another wine that’s going to be up at the top of the scale, and all three of these 2018s will be candidates for...