Ratings

Producer A Z	Wine A Z	Publication	Rating	Vintage	Date
Torre d'Orti	Amarone della Valpolicella
Vigneti di Ettore	Amarone della Valpolicella Classico	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2013	10/2017 Review Blueberry and violet flower aromas follow through to a full body, firm and chewy tannins. Tannic yet fresh and tight. Needs time to soften but shows energy and vibe. Drink in 2020.
Vigneti di Ettore	Amarone della Valpolicella Classico	WE - Wine Enthusiast	90 Points	2013	03/2019 Review Aromas of black-skinned fruit, leather and baking spices take center stage. The hearty full-bodied palate offers raisin, white pepper and clove alongside velvety tannins.
Vigneti di Ettore	Amarone della Valpolicella Classico	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2014	06/2019 Review There’s all the dried fruit and plum liqueur here that you would expect, as well as hazelnuts and almonds. Full-bodied and rich, this Amarone delivers the goods. Drink from 2022.
Vigneti di Ettore	Amarone della Valpolicella Classico	GR - Gambero Rosso	1 Bicchiere	2016
Vigneti di Ettore	Amarone della Valpolicella Classico	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2016	12/2020 Review The 2016 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico straddles the line between the extroverted and savory styles of its category. Masses of black cherries, raspberries and plums take on further depths as balsamic spices and hints of animal musk evolve in the glass. It’s velvety in texture yet vibrant and remarkably fresh, with intense dark fruits lifted by juicy acidity, as savory herbal tones and purple-tinged inner florals form. This is long and penetrating, with a balanced structure to carry it for many years in the cellar, tapering off to hints of bitter bakers' chocolate and licorice. Consider me a fan.
Vigneti di Ettore	Amarone della Valpolicella Classico	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2017	06/2021 Review Lots of rich, ripe mixed fruit with some dried-citrus and dusky-spicy undertones. Some mild ginger biscuit, too. Full palate with fruit and licorice coating the expansive tannins. Long, flavorful finish. Drinkable now, but best after 2022.
Vigneti di Ettore	Amarone della Valpolicella Classico	VR - Veronelli	3 Stars	2016
Gini	Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva Scajari	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2010	01/2021 Review The 2010 Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva Scajari lifts up with a refined display of black cherries, lavender and white smoke. With coaxing, it blossoms further, adding depths of exotic spice and purple-tinged flowers. It’s silky and pure with a savory display of pure red fruits and inner herbal tones, as cooling minerality collects toward the close. There’s wonderful symmetry here, tapering off remarkably fresh yet also with a coating of fine tannins, which should carry the Scajari for another decade or more in a cool cellar. That said, don’t come here looking for a powerful or extroverted expression of Amarone, because this is all about elegance and poise.
Gini	Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva Scajari	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2010	10/2018 Review A rich undertow of wood smoke and loamy earth accents the flavors of dried raspberry, Earl Grey tea, espresso cream and date in this well-knit, medium- to full-bodied red. Fresh and focused, with fine-grained tannins firming the spiced finish. Drink now through 2027.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco	WS - Wine Spectator	94 Points	2018	04/2022 Review A beam of pure cherry is the hallmark of this round, supple red. Floral, mint, mineral and tobacco notes add depth as this unfolds gracefully to a lingering finish. This is firmly structured, yet balanced, with an aftertaste of fruit and wild herbs, tar and a chalky feel. Best from 2024 through 2040.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2018	09/2021 Review The 2018 Barbaresco is a terrific introduction to the year. Sweet tobacco, licorice, mint, dried flowers and rose petal all grace this ethereal, classy Barbaresco from the Rocca family. Silky tannins give the 2018 tons of up-front appeal and plenty of charm. This is beautifully done. The straight Barbaresco is mostly Meruzzano plus young vines in Ronchi.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2019	09/2022 Review The 2019 Barbaresco is a very pretty, intensely aromatic wine. Dried herbs, rose petal, blood orange, cedar, sweet pipe tobacco and sweet dried cherry all grace this attractive, mid-weight Barbaresco from the Meruzzano cru. Drink it over the next decade or so. I would give this a good bit of air first, though.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco	WS - Wine Spectator	91 Points	2015	09/2018 Review Austere and tannic, this is monolithic and unyielding, with elements of ripe fruit, and sweet spice and tar notes. Hard to see where this is going now, but shows character. Reveals pure cherry flavors after a few hours of aeration, so decant or cellar. Best from 2011 through 2036.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2016	08/2019 Review The 2016 Barbaresco is a gorgeous entry-level wine in this range. Dark and fleshy, the 2016 offers terrific depth as well as plenty of character, which is great to see in its peer group. Black cherry, plum, mocha, leather, spice and licorice all meld together. One of the more open wines in the range, the Barbaresco will also give readers an idea of what to expect. This is an absolutely delicious wine in its peer group and price range. The straight Barbaresco is a blend from Meruzzano and young vine fruit from Ronchi.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2016	02/2020 Review Bright and energetic, this is full of cherry, raspberry and tar flavors, with a hint of wild herb, all matched to a rich texture. Balanced overall, this firms up as the dusty tannins kick in on the lingering finish. Best from 2023 through 2040.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2017	10/2020 Review The 2017 Barbaresco is a gorgeous entry-level offering from Albino Rocca. Ample and beautifully resonant on the palate, the 2017 possesses striking depth while retaining all of the glorious translucence of Nebbiolo. In this vintage, the 2017 has a bit more body and overall richness than is the norm, but that works so well in dialing up the sweet red berry, spice, mint and floral notes. It is such a gorgeous wine.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2019	08/2022 Review Very floral with crushed berries and hints of lemon leaf in the nose. Medium-bodied with very fine tannins that are polished and together. Delicate finish. Drink now or hold.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2019	09/2021 Review Moccagatta's 2019 Barbaresco is racy and expressive, which makes it a good choice for near-term drinking, once the tannins soften a bit. Cinnamon, blood orange and spice add aromatic presence to this bright, supple Barbaresco from vines in Muncagota, Basarin and Cott. Floral notes leave a closing accent on the taut finish.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2019	06/2022 Review The 2019 Barbaresco stands apart, thanks to the pleasantly bold and intact quality of its bouquet that is laced with sweet cherry fruit, candied orange, blue flower, rusty ore and iodine. This unique expression offers an equal measure of sweetness, which is contrasted against savory tones, with impressive precision and balance. I highly recommend this classic Barbaresco from the talented team at Moccagatta. Some 8,000 bottles were released at a reasonable price.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2018	10/2020 Review The 2018 Barbaresco is a soft, fruity wine to drink now and over the next few years. Crushed flowers, sweet red fruit, hard candy and spice give this pretty, nuanced Barbaresco lovely inner perfume to match its mid-weight personality. In 2018, the Barbaresco includes fruit from Basarin, which was not bottled as the vineyard was recovering from hail damage suffered in 2017. Drink it over the next decade or so.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2013	08/2016 Review The 2013 Barbaresco is an absolutely delicious entry-level wine. Sweet red cherry, kirsch, wild flowers and spices are all pushed forward in a beautifully perfumed, sweet Barbaresco that overdelivers big time. Readers will have a hard time keeping their hands off this super-expressive, engaging Barbaresco from Moccagatta and the Minuto family.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco	WS - Wine Spectator	91 Points	2013	06/2016 Review A fruity, juicy version, sporting cherry, raspberry and currant flavors, accented by licorice and tobacco hints. Featuring gentle dusty tannins, this lingers with tar notes. Best from 2017 through 2027.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2013	11/2016 Review Aromas of dark fruits and nutmeg follow through to a full body, chewy tannins and a spicy finish. Like the linear line to this wine. Better in 2018.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco	WA - Wine Advocate	91 Points	2013	08/2018 Review Aged in oak for 12 months, the 2013 Barbaresco does a great job of presenting a sweet, fruity side that is carefully balanced against a frame of savory oak smoke and spice. This classic vintage offers contemporary notes of cinnamon and mocha with fresh and zesty berry notes at its core. That juxtaposition is very attractive indeed.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2014	08/2016 Review The 2014 Barbaresco is a delicious entry-level offering from Moccagatta. Black cherry, plum, lavender and cloves are some of the signatures in this dark, almost brooding Barbaresco. There is no shortage of intensity. If anything, the 2014 possesses quite a bit of power for its level. The tannins could use another few years to soften. Even so, the 2014 is impressive today.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco	WA - Wine Advocate	91 Points	2014	08/2018 Review Bold ripe fruit peels off the bouquet of the 2014 Barbaresco. The wine opens to a darkly saturated garnet appearance. It offers ripe aromas of black cherry and black currant. You also get some candied cherry or cough syrup. Those robust tones are followed by ethereal layers of balsam herb and dried rose. The wine is ripe with a touch of characteristic Nebbiolo sourness.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco	WS - Wine Spectator	92 Points	2014	10/2017 Review A broad, spicy style, displaying plum, earth and tar flavors, shaded by toast and vanilla notes. The firm structure shores up the finish as this winds down, echoing plum, tar and spice details. Best from 2021 through 2033.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2015	08/2018 Review The 2015 Barbaresco is an attractive entry-level offering. Red cherry fruit and expressive floral notes give the wine brightness, while veins of supporting tannin add shape and drive. The bold fruit and up-front style captures plenty of the richness of the 2015 vintage. Today, the tannins are a bit coarse, but time in bottle should help.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2015	07/2018 Review The 2015 Barbaresco is an attractive entry-level offering. Red cherry fruit and expressive floral notes give the wine brightness, while veins of supporting tannin add shape and drive. The bold fruit and up-front style captures plenty of the richness of the 2015 vintage. Today, the tannins are a bit coarse, but time in bottle should help.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2015	08/2018 Review With alluring aromas of cherry, black currant and flowers shaded by sweet spices and earth, this red is open and harmonious, though a few years in the cellar will improve it. Fine energy and length. Best from 2020 through 2033.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2015	01/2019 Review Fascinating aromas of earth, soil, dried strawberries and flowers follow through to a full body with round and juicy tannins. A flavorful finish. Lots of new wood now. A little old-school, but it will come around with age. Better in 2022.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2016	08/2019 Review Dried cranberries, dried strawberries, cherry tart and orange peel. Chewy and fruit-driven, but shows form and composure within the cherry-laden center palate. Drink from 2023.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco	WA - Wine Advocate	91 Points	2016	06/2019 Review The Moccagatta 2016 Barbaresco shows terrific balance and a very generous disposition that makes a great first impression. This is a steady and balanced wine, with a silky approach and long flavors of wild berry, spice, tobacco and licorice. Try this Barbaresco with typical Piedmontese carne cruda, or raw meat. Some 10,000 bottles were made.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2016	10/2020 Review Moccagatta's 2016 Barbaresco is a dark, inviting wine. Black cherry, plum, lavender and sweet spice give the wine much of its immediacy. Shorter aging relative to the single-vineyard offerings means the straight Barbaresco will be ready to drink with minimal cellaring, and yet readers will also find a wine that has plenty of the energy and overall expressiveness that are such signatures of the vintage.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco	WS - Wine Spectator	92 Points	2016	02/2020 Review Spicy and inviting, featuring a beam of pure cherry, leather, licorice and tar flavors, shaded by vanilla and toasty oak. Firm, courtesy of the wood, with a touch of dryness on the finish. Bright acidity keeps this vibrant and long. Be patient. Best from 2022 through 2035.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2017	08/2019 Review The 2017 Barbaresco is an attractive entry-level wine from Moccagatta. The 2017 doesn’t quite have the body of some recent editions, but it is open aromatically and very nicely balanced, with mid-weight structure and plenty of near to medium-term appeal. Sweet spice, floral and vanillin notes linger nicely on the close. I would prefer to drink the 2017 sooner rather than later, before the fruit fades. The decision to age the straight Barbaresco in neutral oak works well given the modest structure of the year.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco	WA - Wine Advocate	92 Points	2017	07/2020 Review The Moccagatta 2017 Barbaresco is a blend of fruit from Muncagota and Ronchi (in Barbaresco) and Cottà (in Neive). This classic expression is beautifully accessible and immediate with a sweet and smooth quality that permeates the entire wine. That sweetness reflects the warmth and heat of the vintage, and the wine is more structured and tannic that you might initially suspect. Some of that firmness comes from 12 months of barrique aging. It packs a swift little kick at the end that gives this wine the power to pair with beef or pork. Some 8,000 bottles were made.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Angelo	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2017	04/2022 Review This is bright and bursting with cherry, raspberry, licorice and iron aromas and flavors, while savory elements of eucalyptus, wild thyme and cut hay add detail. Fine balance and length. Best from 2024 through 2038.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Angelo	VS - Vinous	95 Points	2017	10/2020 Review The 2017 Barbaresco Angelo is superb. The aromatics alone are simply beguiling. Rose petal, mint, lavender, pine, orange peel and sweet red cherry give the Angelo remarkable allure. Pliant and silky on the palate, with striking resonance, the Angelo impresses from the very first taste. Its overall balance is simply remarkable. I loved it.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Angelo	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2018	09/2021 Review The 2018 Barbaresco Angelo is a blend taken from Ronchi, Ovello and Montersino that sees about 40 days on the skins, with submerged cap fermentation. Effusive and heady, the 2018 offers up beguiling aromatics and striking inner sweetness, all in an mid-weight style that is quite appealing. The 2018 is a bit nervy, but a few years in the cellar should do the trick.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Angelo	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2017
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Angelo	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2019	09/2022 Review The 2019 Barbaresco Angelo is a blend from Ronchi, Montersino and Ovello, co-fermented, done with extended submerged cap maceration that can go as long as 50-60 days. It offers remarkable depth in an elegant, transparent style that is hugely appealing. Sweet red cherry, kirsch, mint and raspberry all come together. Interestingly, it is the most reticent of the Barbarescos.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Angelo	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2015	12/2018 Review Aromas of cherry, plum, sun-warmed hay, leather and tar show promise, but this red will need time to absorb the beefy tannins. Rich and powerful, with a long, chalky finish. Best from 2023 through 2043.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Angelo	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2015	09/2018 Review Really beautiful and subtle Barbaresco with ultra-fine tannins and gorgeous strawberry and light-cherry character. Medium-bodied, this is so persistent and mouth-caressing. Drink in 2020, but so pretty already.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Angelo	WE - Wine Enthusiast	94 Points	2015	09/2019 Review Forest floor, woodland berry, crushed herb and dark culinary-spice aromas set the tone. The tight focused palate offers crushed strawberry, red cherry, licorice and a hint of exotic spice while firm fine-grained tannins provide the backbone. Drink 2025–2035.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Angelo	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2015	08/2018 Review The 2015 Barbaresco Angelo is a blend of fruit mostly from Ronchi, with pieces of Montersino and Loreto that sees 55 days on the skins. Today, the Angelo is very tight and austere. Crushed rose petal, cedar and dried herb notes are pushed forward, while the fruit is more restrained in its expression initially. Time in the glass brings out the wine's pedigree as well as the raciness and natural richness of the year. There is so much to like here.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Angelo	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2016
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Angelo	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2016	06/2019 Review The 2016 Barbaresco Angelo is the most elaborate and oak-forward of the three Barbaresco expressions presented by Albino Rocca this year. The wine opens to dark color saturation with blackberry, dried fruit and plum. You get extra layers of spice, smoke, tar and tilled earth as well. The wine is robust and full-bodied. It deserves to sit next to a nice cut of steak on the grill.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Angelo	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2016	11/2019 Review Crystal-clear purity of fruit with everything ranging from rose petals to strawberries to dried cherries. Elegant and graceful, yet at the same time strong and strapping, this full-bodied Barbaresco zips with agile acidity through muscular tannins and deepness of flavor like a well-built athlete skating on ice. Drink from 2022.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Angelo	WE - Wine Enthusiast	96 Points	2016	09/2019 Review Rose petal, iris, dark-skinned berry and spice aromas mingle with balsamic notes of camphor on this fragrant, stunning red. Elegantly structured, the precise palate evokes cranberry, Marasca cherry, star anise and thyme set against tightly knit but refined tannins and bright acidity. It's a quintessential Barbaresco, with fantastic tension. Drink 2024–2036.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Angelo	WS - Wine Spectator	97 Points	2016	02/2020 Review Cherry, kirsch and peony aromas and flavors are the main features of this delicate red. These themes are accented by tar, tobacco and underbrush notes, showing an underpinning of mineral as this builds to a long finish. Beautifully balanced, with a white pepper aftertaste. Best from 2022 through 2042.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Angelo	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2016	08/2019 Review The 2016 Barbaresco Angelo, the estate's top bottling, is a blend of 50% Ronchi, 25% Montersino and 25% Loreto, done entirely in cask. Reticent at first, the 2016 needs several hours of air to start opening up. A super-classic expression of Nebbiolo follows, with hints of menthol, leather, iron, violet spice and licorice that develop later. The 2016 remains a wine of fascinating contrasts. It is at times light on its feet, while at other moments it comes across as much more powerful.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Basarin	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2019	08/2022 Review Dark berry with some cranberry and dark chocolate. Subtle aromas. Medium-bodied with firm tannins that are polished and fine. Lightly chewy at the end. Shows sophistication. Drink after 2024.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Basarin	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2019	09/2021 Review The 2019 Barbaresco Basarin offers up an exotic mélange of cherries in liqueur, spice, menthol and new leather. This is an especially exuberant vintage for the Basarin. It's a style that works quite well here. Soft contours ensure the 2019 will drink well pretty much right out of the gate. In 2019, the Basarin seems to have an added kick of ripeness that gives it an unmistakable flair.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Basarin	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2019	08/2022 Review The 2019 Barbaresco Basarin shows tight, filigreed aromas of wild cherry, plum, violet and licorice. There is also a very distinct mineral note that resembles crushed stone or talc powder. It gives the wine sharp contours and brightness. The wine is dry with silky tannins, but there is a hint of sweet currant or forest berry that adds a pretty moment of softness to the palate.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Basarin	WS - Wine Spectator	94 Points	2019	01/2022 Review Expressive, this red exudes black cherry, leather, tar and a touch of wild herb aromas and flavors. This has ample flesh to offset the firm structure, and the finish is framed by subtle vanilla and toasty oak. Excellent length. Best from 2026 through 2043. 400 cases made, 140 cases imported.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Basarin	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2016
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Basarin	VR - Veronelli	3 Stars	2016
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Basarin	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2013	11/2016 Review Beautiful ripe fruit on the nose with blueberry and rose petal undertones. Medium body, soft and silky tannins and a delicious finish. Why wait? Drink now.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Basarin	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2013	08/2016 Review The 2013 Barbaresco Basarin is a gorgeous, super-classic Basarin from Moccagatta. Floral, lifted and beautifully perfuned, the Basarin shows the more gracious, feminine side of the Nebbiolo and Barbaresco. Sweet floral and red stone fruit flavors are among the signature. The tannins could still use more time to soften, but all th e elements are very nicely balanced.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Basarin	WS - Wine Spectator	95 Points	2013	06/2016 Review A lush, juicy style of Barbaresco, this fills the rich texture with cherry, strawberry, licorice and leather flavors. Supple yet firm, with terrific balance, ending with a long aftertaste of sweet fruit, mineral and tobacco. Best from 2018 through 2029.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Basarin	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2015	08/2018 Review The 2015 Barbaresco Basarin is lifted, sensual and open-knit, all qualities that will allow it to drink well with minimal cellaring. Succulent dark cherry, kirsch, leather, mint, lavender and spice add nuance in pretty, fleshy, mid-weight Barbaresco. At times, the Basarin is a touch alcoholic. Otherwise, it is very nicely done. This decidedly exotic Barbaresco from Moccagatta is certainly not lacking in personality.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Basarin	WA - Wine Advocate	91 Points	2015	08/2018 Review The 2015 Barbaresco Basarin (from the village of Neive) is a dark, dense and compact expression of Nebbiolo. The heat of the vintage comes through loud and clear with blackberry confit and jammy plum. The wine shows a loose-knit texture with dense tannins on the close. Only 5,000 bottles were produced. Because of that bold ripeness, this Barbaresco is better suited to near and medium-term drinking.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Basarin	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2015	07/2018 Review Ripe and rich aromas of strawberries, cherries and cherries follow through to a full body with lots of concentration and richness, as well as new wood. Flavorful. A bigger style. Start drinking in 2020.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Basarin	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2015	01/2019 Review This is perfumed, its cherry, plum, leather and tobacco flavors framed by sweet, toasty oak notes. There is plenty of acidity and tannins, yet this is well-integrated. Should come together nicely with a bit of cellaring. Best from 2022 through 2038.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Basarin	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2016	08/2019 Review This pumped-up rendering of Barbaresco opens with creme caramel and treacle tart, which flank the rich morello-cherry and tar character. As expected, it’s incredibly dense with tons of dark fruit packed in and a surfeit of tannins. Drink from 2027.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Basarin	WA - Wine Advocate	92 Points	2016	06/2019 Review The 2016 Barbaresco Basarin (with 6,000 bottles made) shows some evident oak definition with very ripe fruit, dark cherry and exotic spice. The Basarin is aged in oak for 18 months. This wine offers thick textural fiber and lots of succulent richness. It brings a lot of volume and depth, although the quality of the Nebbiolo here just may be a touch too ripe, and I have reduced the drinking window as a result. Some 6,000 bottles were made.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Basarin	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2016	08/2018 Review Dark cherry, lavender, menthol, raspberry jam, pomegranate, wild flowers and spice all race through the 2016 Barbaresco Basarin. As is often the case, the Basarin has a slightly exotic quality that is quite appealing. Time in the glass brings out a more red-toned, floral array of aromas and flavors. Despite its considerable showiness, the 2016 is best cellared for at least a few years.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Basarin	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2016	08/2019 Review Black cherry, spice, leather, cedar and menthol infuse the 2016 Barbaresco Basarin with striking aromatic complexity. Powerful and resonant, with terrific depth, the 2016 has so much to offer. Today, a hint of reduction lingers, but otherwise, the Basarin is very pretty and expressive. The 2016 finishes with real cut and an array of floral notes that add perfume and brightness.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Basarin	WS - Wine Spectator	95 Points	2016	02/2020 Review Toasty oak wraps around the plum and cherry fruit in this lush red. Accents of menthol, tar and tobacco chime in as this builds to a long finish. Balanced and fresh, but needs time to integrate the oak. Best from 2023 through 2042.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Bric Balin	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2020	09/2022 Review The 2020 Barbaresco Bric Balin is powerful and deep, as all these wines are, but also offers a measure of balance. Red cherry, red plum, espresso, menthol, licorice and mocha lend nuance to this decidedly potent, explosive Barbaresco. Bright floral top notes on the finish help soften the impact of the formidable tannins.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Bric Balin	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2019	08/2022 Review Black cherries, strawberries and fresh flowers with stems on the nose. Medium to full body, firm tannins and a slightly chewy finish. Vanilla is coming through from the wood now, but it should come together with bottle age. Try after 2024.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Bric Balin	VS - Vinous	95 Points	2019	09/2021 Review The 2019 Barbaresco Bric Balin is going to be superb, once it softens. All the energy of this cool year comes through in a mid-weight, focused Barbaresco endowed with real drive. Readers need to be patient with the 2019, but it's a gorgeous wine in the making.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Bric Balin	WA - Wine Advocate	95 Points	2019	08/2022 Review The 2019 Barbaresco Bric Balin is distinguished by lots of wild berry fruit and a spicy hint of crushed white pepper that gives lift and immediacy to the bouquet. The tannins are quite firm in this wine and require more time to soften with bottle age. However, Bric Balin delivers overall elegance and length. This is a beautiful wine that is built for the long haul.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Bric Balin	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2016
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Bric Balin	GR - Gambero Rosso	1 Points	2017
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Bric Balin	VR - Veronelli	3 Stars	2017
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Bric Balin	WS - Wine Spectator	92 Points	2013	06/2016 Review This fragrant version offers menthol, eucalyptus, sandalwood and cherry aromas and flavors, married to an elegant frame. Balanced, with a lingering aftertaste of spice and tar. Drink now through 2028.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Bric Balin	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2013	08/2016 Review The 2013 Barbaresco Bric Balin will delight Moccagatta's fans. Ample and generous on the palate, yet with a classic sense of translucency, the 2013 captures all of the personality and pedigree of the year. Full-bodied and intense, but also light on its feet for such a big wine, the 2013 is utterly captivating from the very first taste. A host of red cherry jam, spice, menthol, espresso, violet and lavender accompany the fiish. This is yet another impressive wine from the Minuto family.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Bric Balin	JS - James Suckling	95 Points	2013	07/2018 Review Yum. Pretty blackberry and nutmeg aromas follow through to a full body, polished and chewy tannins and a long and flavorful finish. Loads going on here. Drink or hold.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Bric Balin	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2014	10/2017 Review Plenty of dark fruit and green tea aromas that follow through to a full body, chewy tannins and a juicy finish. Solid wine. Better in 2020.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Bric Balin	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2014	11/2017 Review Warm tones of spice and toast greet the nose, while cherry, plum, licorice and vanilla notes ply the palate. Vibrant and balanced, with a long, green olive- and spice-filled aftertaste. All the elements are in the right proportions, but patience is required. Best from 2022 through 2036.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Bric Balin	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2014	08/2017 Review Interestingly, the 2014 Barbaresco Bric Balin is a bit lighter in body and overall structure than the Basarin, which is unusual. Red cherry, plum, mint, sweet tobacco and incense give the wine its distinctive aromatic flavor profile. The tannins are quite present, but they are also nicely woven into the wine's fabric. Today, the 2014 is not as flattering or showy as it has been in the past. Nevertheless, it is super-impressive.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Bric Balin	WA - Wine Advocate	91 Points	2015	08/2018 Review Bric Balin is a vineyard farmed by Moccagatta, but the name is trademarked to this estate and not part of the official appellation geographic mapping. The 2015 Barbaresco Bric Balin is characterized by thin and compact fruit at its core. It shows berry nuances of dried cherry and red currant backed by oak spice and toast. Despite the heat of the vintage, this interpretation offers extra balance and elegance.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Bric Balin	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2015	08/2018 Review The 2015 Barbaresco Bric Balin has more than enough structure and breadth to handle richness of the year. Expansive and reasonant on the palate, the 2015 has a lot to recommend it. Blood orange, mint, red-toned fruit and floral notes find a striking counterpoint in the wine's vibrancy and underlying structure.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Bric Balin	JS - James Suckling	95 Points	2015	07/2018 Review The finesse and intensity are so beautiful with cherries, cedar, sandalwood and a floral character on the nose and palate. Medium body, ultra-fine tannins and a flavorful finish. A great wine. Drink or hold.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Bric Balin	WS - Wine Spectator	97 Points	2015	03/2019 Review Offers an intense display of cherry, kirsch, rose, sandalwood and spice aromas and flavors. The kaleidoscope of flavors is matched to a firm, racy structure. It all comes together on the never-ending, mineral-tinged aftertaste. Best from 2023 through 2043.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Bric Balin	WA - Wine Advocate	91 Points	2016	06/2019 Review This is a private vineyard site registered to Moccagatta. The 2016 Barbaresco Bric Balin shows ripe fruit intensity with dark layers of cherry, dark blackberry and spice. This wine is more dry and subdued in terms of aromas with less of the baby fat and spice that you get in the other wines. The effect is dry and streamlined. This is a great bottle to open soon with pumpkin risotto. Production for this wine is the largest, with 14,000 bottles made.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Bric Balin	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2016	08/2019 Review A very ripe and self-assertive Barbaresco with peanuts, coffee beans, notes of tar and ash, as well as dried fruit. Hints of menthol. Very chewy and decadent on the palate with brassy tannins and an opulent finish. Blockbuster style, but holds together. The tannins linger on the roof of your mouth. Drink from 2024.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Bric Balin	WS - Wine Spectator	94 Points	2016	02/2020 Review Well-marked by vanilla, coconut and toasty oak aromas and flavors, this red offers ripe cherry and plum notes and a spine of vibrant acidity. This should really sing once it integrates more fully. Features a fine, mouthwatering finish, with a chalky, minerally aftertaste. Best from 2023 through 2037.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Bric Balin	VS - Vinous	96 Points	2016	08/2019 Review The 2016 Barbaresco Bric Balin, Moccagatta's flagship, is fabulous. Rich and sumptuous in the glass, with tremendous allure, the 2016 has so much to offer. A rush of dark cherry, espresso, licorice, spice and leather builds as this creamy, luscious Barbaresco shows off its immediacy and appeal. There is plenty of tannin, but it is nearly buried by the wine's luxurious fruit. What a gorgeous wine this is. The 2016 is once again simply compelling. Another year in bottle has only been a help.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Bric Balin	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2017	10/2020 Review The 2017 Barbaresco Bric Balin is the product of a very challenging growing season marked by hail, frost and a hot, dry summer, conditions that left the wine with drying tannins that are still evident. Even so, the 2017 has developed nicely. New oak accents that were strong last year have softened, while the wine retains good freshness. Dark cherry, plum, mocha and spice linger. All things considered, this is a solid effort, but readers have to be willing to look past the gritty tannins. I would open the 2017 well in advance.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Bric Balin	WA - Wine Advocate	91 Points	2017	07/2020 Review Bric Balin is a 2.4-hectare site within the Muncagota cru with gray marl and calcareous soils at an ideal 260 to 300 meters above sea level. The Moccagatta 2017 Barbaresco Bric Balin brings extra intensity and concentration with dark fruit, spice, tilled earth and campfire ash. The wine sees a standard 18 months in barrique, and this too results in the added power you perceive. The tannins (both from the oak and the fruit in this hot vintage) are a touch astringent. Some 13,000 bottles were made.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Bric Balin	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2018	10/2020 Review The 2018 Barbaresco Bric Balin is laced with the essence of sweet red berry, mint, cinnamon and rose petal. Gracious and lifted, with striking inner perfume, the 2018 is all class. It is especially beautiful with a few hours of air. I would prefer to drink this supple, juicy Barbaresco over the next decade, give or take. The 2018 is a very pretty wine for a vintage with significant hail damage. Then again, production of the Bric Balin is just 5,000 bottles, one-third of normal.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Bric Balin	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2018	06/2021 Review Bric Balin is a proprietor name for a 2.4-hectare site within the Muncagota cru. The Moccagatta 2018 Barbaresco Bric Balin is a beautifully dense and rich expression, with deep layers of dark fruit and plenty of steady intensity. it is powered by a 15% alcohol content that is not overly noticeable. The wine is structured and tight with an especially developed texture and structure that adds to the wine's overall length and staying power. The Bric Balin shows an elegant, firm and well-etched side of the vintage and offers us a fine wine from Moccagatta. Some 4,800 bottles were released.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Bric Balin	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2018	04/2022 Review This is well-oaked, with layers of vanilla, toast and spice notes wrapped around plum, licorice and tar flavors. There is weight and power, with muscular tannins, yet an overriding sense of balance and harmony. Best from 2025 through 2040. 1,100 cases made, 500 cases imported.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2019	09/2021 Review The 2019 Barbaresco Cole is, as always, the most potent wine in this range. A blast of black cherry, plum, mocha, new leather, spice, licorice and menthol hits the palate, followed by the big, bruising tannins that are such a signature of this site. Like the Basarin, the Cole has an exotic feeling of ripeness in 2019.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole	WA - Wine Advocate	94 Points	2019	08/2022 Review The Moccagatta 2019 Barbaresco Cole is beautifully sharp and defined, boasting a luminous ruby color and medium weight. The wine is redolent of red cherry, sour plum, licorice root and powdery crushed stone. The tannins are firm but also silky, and I'm betting on an elegant future bottle evolution for this classic vintage.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole	WS - Wine Spectator	94 Points	2019	01/2022 Review A polished red, boasting bright cherry and raspberry flavors that cozy up to toasty oak, with accents of hay, juniper and suede adding depth. Poised, vibrant and long, with an aftertaste of red fruit, vanilla and mineral. Best from 2025 through 2042. 250 cases made, 80 cases imported.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2018	10/2020 Review The 2018 Barbaresco Cole is a bit less of a powerhouse than it can be. Sweet, spiced aromatics lead into a core of ripe red/purplish berry fruit. The 2018 is still coming together after its bottling this past summer. It is less bombastic and a bit more linear than is typically the case. All things considered, that is not a bad thing. There is a touch of astringency on the finish that is hard to get past.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole	WA - Wine Advocate	94 Points	2018	06/2021 Review The Moccagatta 2018 Barbaresco Cole opens to a medium garnet color and lots of bright primary fruit that pops from the bouquet. There are layers of raspberry, fresh cherry and Japanese plum, spice and powdered licorice. The tannins are slender and softened, giving this wine a silky personality. Production is 2,300 bottles.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2018	04/2022 Review Cherry and camphor flavors are the main themes in this Barbaresco, with flourishes of vanilla, savory spices and pipe tobacco. The texture is dense and finely woven, as this builds to a lingering conclusion with a spicy finish. Best from 2025 through 2039. 160 cases made, 80 cases imported.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2018	08/2022 Review Lots of rose-petal aromas with dark fruit and hints of orange peel. Medium-to full-bodied with layers of fine tannins and a persistent finish. Give this another two or three years, but it’s very balanced for this producer. Try after 2024.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2017
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole	VR - Veronelli	3 Stars	2017
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole	WA - Wine Advocate	94 Points	2017	07/2020 Review The Cole vineyard is located in the comune or village of Barbaresco, and Moccagatta farms a half-hectare parcel. The 2017 Barbaresco Cole (aged in barrique for 18 months) offers a slightly more robust textural fabric with pronounced tones of black fruit, spice and spent ember. The oak presence is felt both in the softness and richness of the aromas and in the power and structure of the mouthfeel. Of these three new releases from Moccagatta, this wine will probably go the furthest in terms of its drinking window. Production is small at 2,700 bottles.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2017	12/2020 Review Perfumed and expressive, this red reveals floral, cherry, vanilla and sandalwood aromas and flavors, with a hefty dose of raspy tannins courtesy of the new oak. Ripe and generous midpalate, it shows good balance overall, just needing time to absorb the oak. Best from 2023 through 2040. 160 cases made, 80 cases imported.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole	WA - Wine Advocate	90 Points	2013	08/2018 Review The 2013 Barbaresco Cole is my favorite Moccagatta release from this vintage. This expression does not hold back in termsof fruity intensity, but the overall ripeness feels more contained and integrated. This mid-weight wine is thick and expertly extracted with a long succession of black fruit, licorice and savory spice flavors.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2013	06/2016 Review Black cherry, tar, tobacco and earth notes mingle in this chunky red. There are plenty of tannins for support and this finishes fresh, showing fine balance overall. Fruit, spice and iron accents grace the aftertaste. Best from 2017 through 2027.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2013	11/2016 Review Intense aromas of blackberry and blueberry with lavender. Full body, superfine tannins and a long and flavorful finish. Linear and pretty. Drink or hold.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2013	08/2016 Review The 2013 Barbaresco Cole emerges from a tiny, postcard-sized parcel just before the start of Montestefano. The Cole is always the richest and broadest of the Moccagatta Barbarescos. Curiously, this is also the first of the estate's vineyards to ripen. An exotic mélange of dark cherry jam, wild flowers, mint, lavender and mocha takes shape in the glass. The 100% new oak is clearly felt but is also very nicely integrated just the same. This racy, forward, intense Barbaresco captures the essence of the Moccagatta house style.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2014	10/2017 Review The bouquet is spicy on this one with ripe morello cherries, bark, forest floor, asphalt and plenty of vanilla. Full body and juicy with bold tannins, fresh acidity and a chewy finish. Drink in 2020.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2014	08/2017 Review The 2014 Barbaresco Cole is the richest, deepest and most powerful of these four Barbarescos from Moccagatta. Today, the 2014 comes across as quite unctuous and deep, with a real feeling of gravitas that runs through the wine. An infusion of black cherry, plum, mocha, licorice and dark spice leads into the huge, textured finish. The late harvest produced very ripe, dark-toned fruit with a level of unctuousness that marries well with the new French oak.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole	WS - Wine Spectator	94 Points	2014	11/2017 Review A distinctive nose of vanilla and sweet spices leads off, followed by a core of ripe cherry, plum, licorice and tar flavors. The texture is smooth and plush despite the youth. Shows a fine confluence of complex fruit, spice and savory notes on the vibrant, taut finish. Best from 2022 through 2040.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole	WA - Wine Advocate	92 Points	2014	08/2018 Review The 2014 Barbaresco Cole is a nicely balanced and intense red wine. The fruit shows a ripe and slightly soft quality that is not uncommon in this vintage of Barbaresco (despite how counterintuitive that may seem for what is generally accepted as a cool vintage). This wine tastes like it came from a hot vintage instead. The finish is rich and almost chewy.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2015	08/2017 Review The 2015 Barbaresco Cole is the most unctuous and deep of these wines. Because of its small production relative to the other Barbarescos in the range, the Cole gets the most new French oak. Powerful and concentrated in the glass, the Cole is a deep, unctuous Barbaresco that leans towards the darker end of the Nebbiolo flavor spectrum, all qualities that are enhanced and further brought out by the new oak.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole	WA - Wine Advocate	92 Points	2015	08/2018 Review The 2015 Barbaresco Cole shows extra ripeness, structure and fruit extraction. This is a warm-vintage Nebbiolo, and the darkness and intensity of the fruit leaves little doubt about this fact. There is some astringent tightness—this is a quality you find across the Moccagatta line—but this vintage is better suited to medium-term consumption. Only 3,000 bottles were made.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole	WS - Wine Spectator	92 Points	2015	01/2019 Review Plum, licorice, leather and menthol flavors are shaded by sweet spice notes in this broad-shouldered red. The acidity is subtle, making its presence felt with the mouthcoating tannins on the long finish. Best from 2022 through 2035.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole	JS - James Suckling	95 Points	2015	07/2018 Review A dense and layered red with a dried strawberry and floral character. Cedar and sandalwood, too. Full-bodied, tannic and chewy. Yet, there’s a freshness and complexity underlying greatness. Try in 2022.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2016	08/2019 Review A very fruit-forward and ripe Barbaresco with lots of toasted barrique character coming through, giving a meaty and blackberry-tinged impression. Hints of dried cloves. Extremely chewy on the full-bodied palate with blockbuster fruit and dense tannins. Some may consider it overdone, but others will love the brashness. Drink from 2027.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole	WS - Wine Spectator	92 Points	2016	02/2020 Review Ripe and spicy, yet fluid, this Barbaresco packs plenty of plum, cherry, leather and tar flavors into a sleek, vibrant profile, enhanced by vanilla, coconut and toasty notes from the new oak treatment. Firms up on the finish. Best from 2022 through 2038.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2016	06/2019 Review The 2016 Barbaresco Cole (with only 3,000 bottles made) offers toasted notes of espresso rind, dark fruit and light tones of exotic spice. The wine is juicy, generous and fruit-forward with lots of dark concentration and saturated berry notes. The wine is bigger than your standard Barbaresco, and it's ready to serve with marinated, grilled steak tips.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole	VS - Vinous	95 Points	2016	08/2018 Review The 2016 Barbaresco Cole shows the muscular, virile personality that is so typical of this tiny site in the village of Barbaresco. Graphite, smoke, leather, licorice and dark spice add to a feeling of gravitas. Readers will have to give the 2016 at least a few years in bottle to soften as the tannins are imposing at this early stage. As always, the Cole is the most muscular and explosive wine in the range. In 2016, everything comes together in a superb Barbaresco that has so much to offer.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole	VS - Vinous	95 Points	2016	08/2019 Review The most overt wine in the range, 2016 Barbaresco Cole is powerful and bombastic, as it so often is, with a real sense of gravitas and tons of sheer character. Plum, chocolate, spice, new leather and sweet French oak are all kicked up a few notches in this decidedly opulent, massive Barbaresco from Moccagatta.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2016
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2018	06/2021 Review Pouring from the bottle with a light ruby color, the Albino Rocca 2018 Barbaresco Cottà shows dried cherry, cassis and lots of blue flower or summer lavender. This is a classic and neatly contained expression of cool-vintage Nebbiolo. The bouquet is fluid but also compact, and you can look forward to an interesting aromatic evolution to come as this wine continues along its aging path. Only 2,000 bottles were released.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2018	09/2021 Review The 2018 Barbaresco Cottá shows the mid-palate pliancy and depth that is typical of this site, but in the gracious, understated style that defines the Rocca Barbarescos today, especially in this vintage. Succulent dark cherry, plum, spice and leather all flesh out in the glass. Give it a few years to soften.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	WA - Wine Advocate	94 Points	2019	06/2022 Review The Albino Rocca 2019 Barbaresco Cottà (with only 2,000 bottles made) shows a medium light consistency with pretty ruby and garnet highlights. Looking back at my past notes, it seems that the light color and luminous appearance is almost always a defining factor of this pretty wine. This Barbaresco follows through to the palate with exceptionally soft and silky sensations with subtle berry aromas, rose, licorice and tea leaf. There is an accessible side to Cottà for sure, but it would also be interesting to watch its future bottle evolution.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2019	08/2022 Review A perfumed and very fine wine with green strawberries and hints of cherry and lemon rind. Medium body and delicate tannins, with a fine texture and a medium-chewy finish. Drinkable now, but better in a year or two.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2019	01/2022 Review This features a firm backbone yet remains a generous red, evoking strawberry, cherry, sanguine, tar and smoky, savory flavors. Elegant and linear, with a long, detailed finish. Best from 2026 through 2043. 150 cases made, 40 cases imported.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2018
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	VS - Vinous	95 Points	2019	09/2022 Review The 2019 Barbaresco Cottá is stellar. This is the first year the Cottá was vinified in oak (as opposed to steel), with about ten days of submerged cap maceration at the end. It offers up an exciting mélange of dark cherry, plum, spice, cedar, tobacco, incense and mocha that build into the heady, explosive finish. Medium in body, with striking depth, the Cottá is superb.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	WE - Wine Enthusiast	96 Points	2019	09/2022 Review Inviting aromas of toasted hazelnut, violet and ripe forest berry waft out of the glass along with a whiff of leather on this stellar red. Firmly structured and elegant, the savory palate is still young and primary but already shows juicy Morello cherry, cranberry, star anise and a hint of coffee bean alongside a backbone of fine-grained tannins. Vibrant acidity keeps it bright and balanced. Drink 2029–2044.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	WA - Wine Advocate	91 Points	2015	08/2018 Review The 2015 Barbaresco Cottà displays a subdued but steady personality. The bouquet is stitched carefully together with dried berries followed by balsam herb, rosemary sprig and cherry cola. There is an oxidative or slightly evolved note, but it is well massaged into the black fruit and spice that sits at the core of this Barbaresco from Neive. The mouthfeel is elegant and bright. This is the inaugural vintage by Albino Rocca.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	WE - Wine Enthusiast	94 Points	2015	02/2019 Review This stunning, structured red has lovely floral and spice aromas of iris, violet and cinnamon that take center stage while red berry and menthol float in the background. Full bodied and extremely elegant, the tight polished palate delivers ripe morello cherry, raspberry compote, star anise and nutmeg framed in taut, fine-grained tannins. Drink 2023–2035.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	JS - James Suckling	96 Points	2015	09/2018 Review This is very structured and linear with a fine line of tannins running through the center palate. Medium to full body. Cedar and dark-berry character. Long and focused. Muscular and fine-tuned. Drink in 2021.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2015	08/2018 Review Here in its first release, 2015 Barbaresco Cottà, shows the natural breadth of this vineyard in Neive. There has a real sense of weight and gravitas that distinguishes the Cottà in this range. I would give the 2015 at least a few years in bottle to fully come together. This is certainly an auspicious debut. The Cottà could very well be a new star in the range.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2016
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	JS - James Suckling	95 Points	2016	08/2019 Review Dried strawberries, tea leaves, cedar and dried spices make for an enticing prospect. The full-bodied palate, meanwhile, has a regal core of tannin power, punctuated by mouthwatering acidity. Medium-long on the finish. Drink from 2023.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	VS - Vinous	95 Points	2016	08/2019 Review The 2016 Barbaresco Cottà shows all the density and power that is typical of this site in Neive, qualities that are further amplified by the smaller cask used for this tiny production bottling. Dark cherry, plum, graphite, licorice, spice and menthol add to an impression of gravitas in this powerful, muscular Barbaresco from Albino Rocca.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	WA - Wine Advocate	95 Points	2016	06/2019 Review The 2016 Barbaresco Cottà is a nicely executed wine with linear and crisp aromatic details that are all presented with purity and clarity. The wine also produces a soft and subtle side with a caressing mouthfeel that is framed by polished tannins and balanced freshness. This Barbaresco tastes great straight out of the gate. It would make a perfect companion to a porcini risotto.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	WE - Wine Enthusiast	94 Points	2016	10/2019 Review Balsamic aromas of menthol mingle with new leather, crushed botanical herbs, iris and wild berry. Juicy and structured, the firm but elegant palate offers ripe Marasca cherry, licorice and grilled herbs alongside tightly knit, fine-grained tannins and bright acidity. It's full bodied and focused. Best 2026–2036.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	VS - Vinous	95 Points	2017	10/2020 Review One of the highlights in this range, the 2017 Barbaresco Cottà possesses tremendous depth along with the sheer breadth that is the key signature of this Neive cru. Black cherry, plum, leather, licorice, mint and lavender soar out of the glass, all with the backing of serious tannins that are going to need time to soften. This is impressive stuff.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Montersino	WA - Wine Advocate	92 Points	2018	06/2021 Review Showing a very fine and lean appearance, the Albino Rocca 2018 Barbaresco Montersino is delicate and nuanced even at this very young stage in its life. There are layers of small berry, cassis, grilled earth, blue flower and crushed stone that complete this very classic portrait of a grape. Only 2,000 bottles were released.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Montersino	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2018	09/2021 Review The 2018 Barbaresco Montersino stands out for its inner perfume and aromatic presence. This mid-weight, lithe Barbaresco is super classy. Dried rose petal, orange peel, mint and wild flowers open with a bit of coaxing. This is an intensely floral, ethereal style, but there is plenty of Nebbiolo grip. The 2018 is all class.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Montersino	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2018
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Montersino	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2019	09/2022 Review The 2019 Barbaresco Montersino marries elegance with power. Sweet wild cherry, tobacco, cedar, mint, spice and dried flowers open first, followed by a kick of Nebbiolo acids and tannin that make themselves felt on the mid-palate and finish. Complex and beguiling, the Montersino has a lot to say in 2019. There's real depth here, not to mention tons of character.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Montersino	WE - Wine Enthusiast	95 Points	2019	09/2022 Review Underbrush, dark cherry and hazelnut aromas form the nose along with a pretty whiff of blue flower. Firmly structured, the savory palate offers ripe Morello cherry, ground clove and licorice framed in tightly knit, fine-grained tannins. Give it a few more years to fully unwind. Drink 2027–2034.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Montersino	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2015	08/2018 Review The 2015 Barbaresco Montersino is silky, gracious and enveloping, all while retaining a very classic mid-weight sense of structure. Rose petal, mint, game, sweet red cherry, chalk and white pepper add an attractive aromatic register. All the elements are very nicely balanced in this mid- weight Barbaresco.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Montersino	WS - Wine Spectator	92 Points	2015	09/2018 Review Aromas and flavors of medicinal herbs, juniper, sage, cherry, mineral and licorice mark this savory red. Firm and a bit austere now, with a core of ripe fruit and dusty tannins shaping the finish. Best from 2022 through 2038.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Montersino	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2015	09/2018 Review Lovely softness and juiciness to this Barbaresco with delicious strawberry and light chocolate character. Medium-bodied, round and pretty. Drink now.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Montersino	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2016
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Montersino	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2016	08/2019 Review The 2016 Barbaresco Montersino is marked by distinct floral overtones, bright red berry fruit and gracious, mid-weight structure. Clean mineral notes add energy to a Barbaresco that stands out for its tense, crystalline personality. Pine, mint, chalk and crushed rocks give the 2016 its distinctive aromatic upper register to balance things out. This is such a vivid and expressive wine.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Montersino	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2016	08/2019 Review There are beautiful notes of rhubarb and rose petals on offer here, as well as incense and thyme. Medium to full body, round yet structured tannins and a chewy finish. Drink from 2023.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Montersino	WS - Wine Spectator	94 Points	2016	02/2020 Review Pure, exhibiting rose, cherry and raspberry aromas. Elements of tobacco, eucalyptus, mineral and tar chime in on the palate. Elegant and long on the finish. Firms up and shows fine balance overall. Best from 2022 through 2037.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Montersino	WE - Wine Enthusiast	95 Points	2016	10/2019 Review Camphor, underbrush, clove and rose petal aromas lead the nose. The linear, focused palate offers sour cherry, star anise and cracked herbs alongside racy acidity and ground clove before a saline and orange zest finish. Young and austere, it needs time but shows great potential. Drink 2026–2036.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Montersino	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2017	10/2020 Review The 2017 Barbaresco Montersino offers a striking mix of energy, power and depth. Crushed red berry fruit, mint, white flowers, chalk and pine are all laced together in a lithe Barbaresco that pulses with vibrancy. The Montersino impresses with its persistence and feeling of vitality.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Montersino	WE - Wine Enthusiast	92 Points	2015	02/2019 Review Rose, underbrush, tilled earth and leather aromas mingle with balsamic whiffs of eucalyptus. The savory full-bodied palate is also earthy, offering ripe black cherry, raspberry, tobacco and a hint of game set against rather lively acidity and fine-grained tannins. Drink after 2023.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2018	09/2021 Review The 2018 Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto marries depth, energy and the pedigree of this site. There is real intensity here. Firm Ovello tannins wrap around sweet red cherry, leather, spice, menthol and licorice. Bright saline notes and piercing young Nebbiolo tannins extend the finish effortlessly. This is a super-classic expression of Ovello.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto	WA - Wine Advocate	95 Points	2019	06/2022 Review This bottle now names the vineyard cru, Ovello, as well as the plot within that site, Vigna Loreto. The Albino Rocca 2019 Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto shows a smooth consistency (especially when compared to the more angular and determined Ronchi). However, Ovello doesn't hold back on power either, and the wine counts long palate persistency with lingering tones of wild cassis, rose and crushed limestone. To me, this wine offers the best of both world with the softness of Cottà and the background tightness of Ronchi. Only 3,000 bottles were made.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto	WS - Wine Spectator	95 Points	2019	01/2022 Review Expressive for its aromas and flavors of rose, this red also boasts generous cherry, strawberry, mineral, white pepper and tobacco notes. Supple and harmonious, with ample structure for aging. Stylish and long. Best from 2026
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2018
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto	WE - Wine Enthusiast	96 Points	2019	09/2022 Review Iris, rose and baking spice aromas take center stage on this beautiful red. It's young and tight but already delicious, featuring ripe red cherry, star anise and ground clove set against a backbone of bright acidity and noble tannins. It will age well for years. Drink 2029–2039.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto	VS - Vinous	95 Points	2019	09/2022 Review The 2019 Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto is fabulous. Bright and translucent, with terrific energy, the 2019 is all class. Crushed red berry fruit, rose petal and orange peel convey the purest essence of Nebbiolo classicism. White pepper, chalk and mint lend brightness to the taut, very Ovello finish. In this tasting, the 2019 is positively stellar. It saw 25-30 days on the skins followed by 20-22 months in cask. Give it a few years to soften.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto	WA - Wine Advocate	92 Points	2015	09/2019 Review Of the three single-vineyard expressions of Barbaresco from Albino Rocca tasted this year, the 2015 Barbaresco Ovello (with 2,500 bottles made) exhibits the most defined mineral note. The bouquet shows dark fruit, spice and medicinal herb. It also delivers a very pretty and defined note of crushed granite or pencil shaving. The Ovello is also distinguished by a sweet and more succulent mouthfeel. Of these three wines, including the Barbaresco Cottà and the Barbaresco Ronchi, this is my favorite.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2015	09/2018 Review Aromas of roses, orange peel and fresh plums. Full body, yet very fine tannins that give this such pretty finesse, tension and form. Hard not to drink now, but a long life ahead. Try in 2021.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto	WE - Wine Enthusiast	96 Points	2015	02/2019 Review Enticing aromas of star anise, blue flower, wild berry, menthol and a whiff of new leather all come together on this gorgeous elegantly structured red. The full-bodied creamy palate doles out ripe Marasca cherry, raspberry compote, baking spice, licorice and tobacco framed in fine-grained tannins that offer seamless support. It's balanced, with fresh acidity. Drink 2022–2035.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto	WS - Wine Spectator	96 Points	2015	09/2018 Review Pretty cherry, strawberry and floral aromas and flavors define this elegant, supple red. Firmly structured and beautifully integrated, leaving a lingering aftertaste of iron, tobacco and underbrush. Best from 2022 through 2042.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2015	08/2018 Review The 2015 Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto is beautifully lifted in the glass. Even in this warm vintage, the Loreto retains the nerve and tension that are such signatures of this Barbaresc vineyard. Crushed flowers, dried herbs, mint and chalk are all nicely delineated in a precise, finely sculpted Barbaresco endowed with real character. Readers should plan on cellaring the 2015 for at least a few years before diving into bottles.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto	GR - Gambero Rosso	3 Bicchieri	2016
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2016	08/2019 Review Dried peaches, rose petals and orange peel all make for a very fragrant impression. Medium-to full-bodied and velvety in terms of tannin texture, but with underlying chewiness. Real kick of acidity on the finish. Drink from 2021.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto	VS - Vinous	95 Points	2016	08/2019 Review A wine of density and power, the 2016 Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto is marked by its vertical build and overall sense of structure. Dense and pliant in its first impression, the 2016 has plenty of muscle lying in the background. Iron, smoke, wild berry, hard candy, spice and sweet floral notes all develop. Time in the glass brings out a more aromatic side of the wine's personality to complete things very nicely. The incisive Ovello tannins naturally need time to soften, but all the elements are in the right place.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto	WE - Wine Enthusiast	95 Points	2016	10/2019 Review Wild berry, pressed rose and camphor aromas mingle with a whiff of pipe tobacco. The palate is vibrant and precise, showing ripe red cherry, orange zest, clove and star anise alongside firm acidity and taut but fine-grained tannins. Drink 2024–2034.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto	WS - Wine Spectator	95 Points	2016	02/2020 Review Sour cherry and rose petal aromas segue into currant, licorice and loam flavors in this elegant yet tightly wound red. Austere and a bit severe on the finish today, yet shows terrific balance and length. Best from 2022 through 2037.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2017	10/2020 Review The 2017 Barbaresco Ovello is fine and sculpted, as wines from this cru are, but in 2017 it has an extra bit of weight that really balances some of the natural austerity that comes so easily in Ovello. Crushed red berries, chalk, mint, white pepper and rose petal fill out the layers effortlessly. Vivid and translucent in the glass, the 2017 is incredibly beautiful and so expressive.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Riserva Ronchi	WS - Wine Spectator	95 Points	2016	04/2022 Review Pretty aromas and flavors of rose, cherry, strawberry and currant are accented by loam, iron and eucalyptus in this fluid and solidly structured red, which is approachable and should age well too, with terrific freshness and energy on the long aftertaste. Best from 2024 through 2040. 163 cases made, 42 cases imported.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Riserva Ronchi	VS - Vinous	96 Points	2016	09/2021 Review The 2016 Barbaresco Riserva Ronchi is one of the best wines in this range from the Rocca family. Sadly, there is just one 15HL cask of it. The Riserva finds a super-appealing middle ground that marries classicism with power. Black cherry, plum, lavender, spice and menthol give this brooding, potent Barbaresco tons of nuance. Fabulous.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Riserva Ronchi	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2016
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	WA - Wine Advocate	94 Points	2018	06/2021 Review With fruit from the village of Barbaresco, this wine shows a broad and more wide-sweeping approach to the bouquet. The Albino Rocca 2018 Barbaresco Ronchi offers cassis and wild rose with a more etched tone of crushed stone at the back. Its overall performance remains quite elegant, but I can't help but notice the extra momentum and power on offer here. This was a release of about 8,000 bottles.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	WS - Wine Spectator	94 Points	2018	04/2022 Review The core of cherry and raspberry flavors are shaded by licorice, iron, tar and eucalyptus notes in this complex, sinewy red. Balanced and long, with a touch of heat on the finish, yet this should evolve nicely. Best from 2025 through 2040.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	VS - Vinous	95 Points	2018	09/2021 Review The 2018 Barbaresco Ronchi is another gorgeous wine in this lineup from Rocca. As always, the Ronchi is a Barbaresco of breadth and power. In 2018, those qualities are expressed in a decidedly understated manner. Wild cherry, plum, sage, tobacco and menthol are all kicked up in this super-expressive Barbaresco. Hints of orange peel, spice, star anise and sweet ptpe tobacco grace the layered, exquisite finish
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	WA - Wine Advocate	94 Points	2019	06/2022 Review The Albino Rocca 2019 Barbaresco Ronchi is concise and tight with precise aromas of blackcurrant, aniseed, crushed stone and blue flower. Ronchi fruit often shows this more angular and linear quality, and these traits come through with special sharpness in this vintage. Additionally, there is an earthy, crushed limestone quality that also seems specific to this expression. The tannins are hard and firm, setting this wine up for a longer drinking window. Production is 8,200 bottles.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2019	08/2022 Review Fresh strawberry with hints of cherry, as well as orange peel. Medium to full body with chewy tannins and a savory finish. Give this two or three years to soften and come together. Try after 2024.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2019	01/2022 Review Round and fruity, featuring cherry, raspberry, earth, tar and white pepper aromas and flavors. Reveals a floral hint, too, as this plays out with grace and finesse. Well-structured and silky. Best from 2025 through 2040. 650 cases made, 300 cases imported.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2018
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	WE - Wine Enthusiast	96 Points	2019	09/2022 Review Floral aromas of rose and violet align with Morello cherry and aromatic herb on this fragrant red. Precise and savory, the palate is still youthfully tense, delivering red cherry, pomegranate and licorice alongside tightly wound, fine-grained tannins and bright acidity. Give it time to fully develop. Drink 2029–2039.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	VS - Vinous	96 Points	2019	01/2022 Review The 2019 Barbaresco Ronchi is a deep, potent wine. In this tasting, the Ronchi impresses with its stature, aromatic presence and textural intensity. Dark red cherry, red plum, cinnamon, rose petal and dried flowers emerge with a bit of coaxing, but the Ronchi is one of the least giving wines in the range today. I would cellar it for at least a few years. It is another wine where elegance and power meld together. intensity. Dark red cherry, red plum, cinnamon, rose petal and dried flowers emerge with a bit of coaxing, but the Ronchi is one of the least giving wines in the range today. I would cellar it for at least a few years. It is another wine where elegance and power meld together.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	WA - Wine Advocate	92 Points	2015	09/2018 Review The 2015 Barbaresco Ronchi is driven by dark and succulent fruit. Aromas of blackberry, dried cherry, spice, tobacco and smoke come together in seamless fashion. The wine offers intensity and power, all lavished over an accessible and velvety mouthfeel. You especially taste the warm vintage on the finish with cherry confit and blackberry preserves.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	WS - Wine Spectator	92 Points	2015	11/2018 Review A mix of sweet cherry, licorice and tar flavors, backed by dense tannins, this red has all the elements in the right proportions but will require time for them to come into balance. Fine length. Best from 2022 through 2038.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2015	10/2018 Review The 2015 Barbaresco Ronchi is gorgeous. The richness of the vintage marries very well with the personality of the site, which results in an ample, powerful wine of real character. Bright red cherry, mint, chalk and floral overtones abound. The tannins need time to soften, but that should not be an issue here. This is an impeccable wine from the Rocca family.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2015	09/2018 Review Aromas of blueberries and hot stones follow through to a full body, firm and silky tannins and a fresh and vivid finish with lovely chocolate and hazelnuts. Clean and refined throughout. Drink or hold.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	WE - Wine Enthusiast	94 Points	2015	02/2019 Review Aromas of iris, rose red berry and baking spice lead the way. On the full-bodied but seemingly weightless palate, firm close-grained tannins support dried morello cherry, licorice and clove alongside a savory, almost salty note. Drink 2020–30.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2016	08/2019 Review Boysenberries, cherry tart, blueberries and lavender introduce a very floral bouquet. Despite the initial, fragrant impression, this Barbaresco is deadly serious, coating the full-bodied palate in layers of structured tannins. Impressive, contrastive wine. Drink from 2024.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	VS - Vinous	95 Points	2016	11/2019 Review The 2016 Barbaresco Ronchi brings together all the Albino Rocca signatures in a deep, fleshy wine loaded with personality. Sweet black cherry, plum, leather and spice all infuse this sumptuous, creamy Barbaresco with a good bit of richness to play off the tannins that lurk beneath. The 2016 carries its power with remarkable grace and balance. Orange peel, mint, sweet red cherry, spice and crushed flowers linger in a gorgeous Barbaresco that is at once translucent, powerful and deep.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	WE - Wine Enthusiast	96 Points	2016	09/2019 Review Forest floor, new leather, underbrush and eucalyptus aromas mingle with a whiff of peppercorn. On the full-bodied, focused palate, tightly knit, noble tannins and bright acidity frame juicy Morello cherry, licorice, tobacco and a hint of truffle. Drink 2026–2036. Cellar Selection.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	WS - Wine Spectator	96 Points	2016	02/2020 Review Fresh and pure, with rose, strawberry, cherry and licorice flavors that are well-defined and long. Tobacco and tar accents add complexity as this red remains delicate and detailed from beginning to end. This is all about finesse rather than power. Best from 2022 through 2038.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2016	06/2019 Review These are all finely crafted wines from Albino Rocca. The 2016 Barbaresco Ronchi is a precise and balanced expression that shows impeccable aromas and fresh primary fruit. You get a clear and unobstructed view onto the vintage thanks to the small details—wild berry, rose hip, toasted almond and licorice—that this wine delivers with such forthcoming ease. I would pair it with a post-meal plate of powerful gorgonzola, sliced pears and sweet dates.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2017	07/2020 Review The 2017 Barbaresco Ronchi is the most representative of this estate because it's where this family estate was born. Grapes from this site have been fermented into wine for many generations starting with great, great grandfather (trisnonno) Carlo who was one of the founding members of the Cantina Sociale di Barbaresco in 1894. The Ronchi cru is planted to 50- to 70-year-old vines on calcareous marl soils that are rich in minerals. This wine reveals a distinctively floral bouquet with pretty contours of crushed stone, white licorice and wild rose. The cornerstones of the characteristic Nebbiolo bouquet are all firmly in place. The Ronchi offers a prominent and pronounced bouquet, followed by medium depth and less power on the mid-palate. The finish might be a bit shorter, but those 2017 tannins pop in at the back, giving the wine firm grounding. Of these three wines, the Ronchi has the most pliant tannins. Fermentation lasts about 30 days in stainless steel, and the wine is racked into Stockinger 20-hectoliter botte (which are very popular in these parts) to rest for two years. Some 7,500 bottles were made, and this wine hit the market in March 2020.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2017	10/2020 Review The 2017 Barbaresco Ronchi is terrific. Dark, ample and resonant, the Ronchi envelops all the senses from the very first taste. Succulent red cherry, plum, rose petal, spice, mint and licorice all build as the Ronchi shows off its considerable allure. Readers will have a very hard time keeping their hands off this jewel of a wine from the Rocca family.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	WS - Wine Spectator	95 Points	2017	11/2020 Review Bright cherry, strawberry and floral aromas and flavors are the hallmarks of this elegant red, which is firm and vibrant, with refined tannins lending support. There is excellent harmony here, and the aftertaste lingers with a mineral element. Best from 2022 through 2042. 650 cases made, 300 cases imported.
Corino	Barbera d’Alba	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2021	11/2022 Review The 2021 Barbera d'Alba all from La Morra, is bursting with dark cherry, plum, mocha, licorice, spice and chocolate. A brief period of aging in oak adds depth as well as structure. Firm tannins wrap it all together, making for a serious wine that will benefit from being opened in advance. Terrific.
Corino	Barbera d’Alba	WS - Wine Spectator	90 Points	2017	03/2019 Review Deeply colored and saturated with blackberry and pomegranate flavors, this red is tightly packed. Balanced and long, with graphite and earth notes accenting the fruit on the aftertaste. Drink now through 2024.
Corino	Barbera d’Alba	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2020	11/2021 Review The 2020 Barbera d'Alba is another stellar entry-level wine from Renato Corino. Inky, fleshy and explosive, the 2020 delivers serious flavor intensity and tons of character. The Corino Barbera is a total pleasure bomb in 2020.
Albino Rocca	Barbera d’Alba	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2021	11/2022 Review The 2021 Barbera d'Alba is another beautiful wine from this vintage at Albino Rocca. Raspberry, freshly cut Lowers and spice are all perked up by bright acids. This brisk, delineated, tank-aged Barbera is all class.
Albino Rocca	Barbera d’Alba	WS - Wine Spectator	90 Points	2017	11/2018 Review A distinctive graphite aroma is matched to flavors of black currant and blackberry, tinged by violet. This is elegant and focused, with a long, harmonious aftertaste. Drink now through 2023.
Seghesio	Barbera d’Alba	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2020	06/2021 Review Plump, plummy fruit here, together with a gentle note of mild, fresh herbs. Full, round and silky with lots of sweet fruit to start, turning more savory on the rather firm finish. Drink now.
Moccagatta	Barbera d’Alba	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2019	09/2021 Review The 2019 Barbera d'Alba is laced with crushed red berries, mint, spice and rose petal. Aromatic and light on its feet, Moccagatta's 2019 Barbera is all class. I would prefer to drink it young, while the flavors are vibrant.
Moccagatta	Barbera d’Alba	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2020	09/2021 Review The 2020 Barbera d'Alba is gorgeous. Ripe red plum, mocha, spice, leather and tobacco flesh out in a supple, juicy Barbera that will drink well right out of the gate. The 2020 is irresistibly delicious. It spent four months in neutral oak, a relatively short period of aging that works well for this wine.
Moccagatta	Barbera d’Alba	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2021	11/2022 Review The 2021 Barbera d'Alba is plump, juicy and exuberant, all of which make it a
Corino	Barbera d’Alba Pozzo	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2019	11/2021 Review The 2019 Barbera d'Alba Pozzo is a rich, heady wine in its first impression. There is good depth and plenty of intensity, but not quite the breadth of past years. Some of that may be the vintage and/or a shift to other sites away from the former true Pozzo where this wine started. Black cherry, plum, spice and new leather build nicely in the glass.
Pira	Barbera d’Alba Superiore	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2015	01/2018 Review Another dark and rich barbera, but this one has the great raspberries and an appealing balance that many others lack. Fresh without being overly tart. This has a rather impressive and long finish. Drink or hold.
Pira	Barbera d’Alba Superiore	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2016	06/2019 Review Love the simplicity but vitality to the dark cherries on offer here. Touch of herbal liqueur and vanilla. Crunchy and vibrant on the medium-bodied palate. Medium-chewy tannins add a sense of structure. Drink now.
Pira	Barbera d’Alba Superiore	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2016	08/2018 Review The 2016 Barbera d'Alba Superiore will thrill Giampaolo Pira's fans. Rich, layered and impeccable in its balance, the 2016 has so much to offer. Super-ripe dark plum, spice, bittersweet chocolate and new leather are all pushed forward in a potent, opulent Barbera that offers notable delineation to play off its more overt leanings.
Pira	Barbera d’Alba Superiore	WA - Wine Advocate	90 Points	2016	04/2019 Review This is a streamlined and elegant wine with a tight bouquet of red fruit and earthy aromas. The 2016 Barbera d'Alba Superiore offers terrific intensity that remains impeccably balanced throughout. This is a lovely Barbera, and I am happily surprised because this vintage is not universally praised for the performance of this specific grape. The variety usually prefers extra warmth and sunshine. The team at Luigi Pira has done a top-notch job in a moderately cool vintage.
Pira	Barbera d’Alba Superiore	WS - Wine Spectator	90 Points	2016	11/2018 Review A rich version, boasting blackberry, blueberry and earth flavors. The structure is bright and dense, and this persists on the lingering finish.
Pira	Barbera d’Alba Superiore	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2017	08/2019 Review The 2017 Barbera d'Alba Superiore is a glorious wine. Dark cherry jam, cedar, licorice, menthol and spice all infuse the 2017 with layers of texture and sheer appeal. The 2017 is bold, opulent and flat-out delicious. Readers will not want to miss this luscious, heady Barbera from Giampaolo Pira.
Pira	Barbera d’Alba Superiore	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2018	09/2021 Review The 2018 Barbera d'Alba Superiore is soft, plush and very easy to like. Succulent dark cherry, plum, spice, leather and pipe tobacco flesh out in an effortless, wonderfully inviting Barbera full of charm.
Pira	Barbera d’Alba Superiore	WA - Wine Advocate	91 Points	2019	06/2021 Review The Luigi Pira 2019 Barbera d'Alba Superiore is a compact and fruity red with plenty of bold cherry, blackberry and cassis to keep your interest. The wine is smooth and textured, with a good amount of soft weight to wrap nicely over the palate. This wine has the take-charge personality to pair with a Piemontese plate of coniglio ai pepperoni, or a roasted rabbit with mixed peppers.
Albino Rocca	Barbera d’Alba Superiore Gepin	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2020	11/2022 Review The 2020 Barbera d'Alba Superiore Gepin is deep, Mavorful with tons of character. It emerges from the Cottà cru, where the wines are naturally rich and creamy. Black cherry, plum, chocolate, leather and incense all open nicely. A year of aging in cask adds structure. What I like most about the 2020 is the combination of fruit intensity and depth, but in the restrained, classic style that is the norm here these days.
Albino Rocca	Barbera d’Alba Superiore Gepin	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2015	08/2017 Review The 2015 Barbera d'Alba Gepin is terrific. Dark, rich and voluptuous, but with plenty of structure, the 2015 expresses all of the natural intensity of the year while retaining a very appealing sense of translucency. Succulent dark cherry, plum, spice, leather, mint and dried herbs add to the wine's forward, racy personality.
Albino Rocca	Barbera d’Alba Superiore Gepin	WS - Wine Spectator	91 Points	2016	03/2019 Review A powerful red, with blackberry, plum, leather and earth flavors displayed on a muscular structure. Deep and long, showing balance in an oversized way. Drink now through 2023.
Albino Rocca	Barbera d’Alba Superiore Gepin	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2016	08/2018 Review The 2016 Barbera d'Alba Superiore Gepin is superb, and it has just been bottled. Vibrant, nuanced and full of life, the 2016 exudes the combination of richness and detail that makes so many wines in this vintage so alluring. Black cherry, plum, lavender, licorice and dark spice add further shades of complexity to this super-expressive Barbera from Albino Rocca. The Gepin emerges from a parcel in Cottà and spends 12 months in cask.
Albino Rocca	Barbera d’Alba Superiore Gepin	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2017	08/2019 Review Just bottled, the 2017 Barbera d'Alba Superiore Gepin is dark, racy and enveloping, with plenty of the textural richness that is such a signature in this vintage. Black cherry, plum, dark chocolate, mocha, spice and licorice are all fused together. Unctuous and deep, the 2017 has plenty to offer; it may very well turn out even better than this note suggests.
Albino Rocca	Barbera d’Alba Superiore Gepin	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2018
Seghesio	Barbera d’Alba Superiore La Chiesa	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2016	08/2018 Review The 2016 Barbera d'Alba La Chiesa is rich and a touch rough around the edges, but also quite pleasing in its own way. Super-ripe red cherry and spice notes are pushed forward in this lush, super-expressive Barbera.
Seghesio	Barbera d’Alba Superiore La Chiesa	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2016	06/2019 Review Quite a lot of wood packed into this Barbera, which adds a dimension of peperoncino and black pepper to otherwise solid dark plums. Full-bodied and dense for a Barbera, but the natural high acidity here gives this good kick and form. Drink now.
Seghesio	Barbera d’Alba Superiore La Chiesa	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2017	08/2019 Review The 2017 Barbera d'Alba La Chiesa is a very beautiful, luscious Barbera with terrific presence and tons of style. Sweet red cherry jam, mocha, spice and floral notes give the 2017 just enough freshness to play off its rich, sumptuous fruit. One of things I admire most about the 2017 is how it conveys intensity without excess weight. This mid-weight Barbera is pure pleasure.
Malabaila	Barbera d’Alba Superiore Mezzavilla	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2016
Malabaila	Barbera d’Alba Superiore Mezzavilla	GR - Gambero Rosso	1 Bicchiere	2017
Malabaila	Barbera d’Alba Superiore Mezzavilla	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2018
Malabaila	Barbera d’Alba Superiore Mezzavilla	VR - Veronelli	2 Stars	2016
Boschis	Barbera D’Alba Superiore Vigna Le Masserie	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2017	09/2021 Review The 2017 Barbera d'Alba Superiore Vigna Le Masserie offers up an exotic mélange of blueberry jam, cloves, licorice, spice and leather. In 2017, the Masserie is a bit riper than it can be, but that is the vintage speaking. Even so, there is plenty of the structure that makes the Boschis wines so distinctive.
Boschis	Barbera D’Alba Superiore Vigna Le Masserie	WA - Wine Advocate	92 Points	2018	06/2021 Review Released in 1,115 bottles and 16 magnums, the Boschis Francesco 2018 Barbera d'Alba Superiore Vigna Le Masserie shows an inky or impenetrable appearance. This Barbera, which spends time in steel and later in tonneaux, is thickly layered with blackberry, dried cherry and plum. Overall, it is full-bodied but reveals medium length. It's perfect for a classic pasta of salsiccia e panna.
Boschis	Barbera D’Alba Superiore Vigna Le Masserie	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2019	09/2021 Review The 2019 Barbera d'Alba Superiore Vigna Le Masserie is a dense, opulent wine. Black cherry, smoke, licorice, chocolate and cloves are all kicked up in this beautifully dense, full-throttle Barbera. The 2019 is not a subtle wine, but it packs tons of punch and is an absolute delight to taste.
Boschis	Barbera D’Alba Superiore Vigna Le Masserie	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2020	11/2022 Review The 2020 Barbera d'Alba Superiore Vigna Le Masserie is the more potent of the two Barberas. It marries notable fruit intensity with quite a bit of structure and plenty of acidity. There's good energy, even if the ripe red-toned fruit seems a bit clamped down today. It will be interesting to see if this opens. Today, the Superiore feels a bit clenched. Inky blue/purplish fruit, gravel, incense and smoke build into the virile finish.
Marengo	Barbera d’Alba Vigna Pugnane	WA - Wine Advocate	92 Points	2019	06/2021 Review The M. Marengo 2019 Barbera d'Alba Vigna Pugnane is a lovely wine showing bright fruit and a nice aromatic intensity that shines from the glass. You get classic Barbera tones of fresh cherry, forest berry and dried blueberry. The quality of those fruit tones is sharp and well defined, and that's what gives this wine its edge. Vigna Pugnane concludes with bright acidity and a pretty mineral accent that is subtle, but that elegantly frames the fruit. Some 5,500 bottles were released.
Marengo	Barbera d’Alba Vigna Pugnane	WA - Wine Advocate	91 Points	2016	06/2018 Review The 2016 Barbera d'Alba Vigna Pugnane hits all the right buttons. There is a fundamentally fresh and crunchy quality of fruit here that comes off as fresh plum or taut cherry picked right off the tree. The wine is aged in oak (most neutral barrel with a smaller percentage of new wood) for eight to ten months. The mouthfeel is broad and large with lasting intensity and delineated structure.
Marengo	Barbera d’Alba Vigna Pugnane	WA - Wine Advocate	92 Points	2019	06/2021 Review The M. Marengo 2019 Barbera d'Alba Vigna Pugnane is a lovely wine showing bright fruit and a nice aromatic intensity that shines from the glass. You get classic Barbera tones of fresh cherry, forest berry and dried blueberry. The quality of those fruit tones is sharp and well defined, and that's what gives this wine its edge. Vigna Pugnane concludes with bright acidity and a pretty mineral accent that is subtle, but that elegantly frames the fruit. Some 5,500 bottles were released.
Cavalchina	Bardolino Chiaretto	WE - Wine Enthusiast	90 Points	2021	08/2022 Review Aromas recalling Spanish broom, eucalyptus and a whiff of truffle shape the delicate nose. Tangy and crisp, the palate offers ripe red berry and white peach before closing on a saline note.
Cavalchina	Bardolino Chiaretto	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2018	04/2019 Review Straw-pink with a copper tinge. The very clean nose offers fresh pomegranate, apple, pear and herb aromas. Then also clean and fresh in the mouth, with some hints of residual sweetness enrobing the melon and pink grapefruit flavors. A lovely Rosé from a recognized master in the making of Chiarettos. Made with a blend of 55% Corvina, 35% Rondinella and 10% Molinara; the presence of the latter grape is absolutely key in explaining this wine’s freshness and saline bent (plus the fact that many of this estate’s vines are extremely old, planted back in 1911).
Cavalchina	Bardolino Chiaretto	WE - Wine Enthusiast	91 Points	2018	07/2019 Review Inviting floral and wild berry aromas mingle with whiffs of botanical herbs. On the savory, refreshing palate, tangy acidity accompanies pomegranate, juicy pink grapefruit and creamy white peach. It closes on a saline note.
Cavalchina	Bardolino Chiaretto	VS - Vinous	89 Points	2021	04/2022 Review The 2021 Chiaretto di Bardolino impresses with its sweet florals mixed with ripe pear and hints of wet stone. It's soothing and soft upon the palate with a pretty inner sweetness that gives way to mineral-tinged orchard fruits. Th 2021 leaves the palate nicely refreshed while finishing with a hint of candied citrus. This blend of 55% Corvina, 35% Rondinella and 10% Molinara will make for an excellent poolside sipper.
Cavalchina	Bardolino Chiaretto	JS - James Suckling	89 Points	2020	10/2021 Review Light, peachy color and a lightish body, too, but there’s some good peach and fresh-nut character in there and the minerals are not as harsh as they often are with these wines. Easygoing. Drink now.
Grasso	Barolo	WA - Wine Advocate	92 Points	2017	06/2021 Review The 2017 Barolo is a broad and thickly concentrated expression that definitely wears the marks of a hot growing season. The fruit is weighed by thick concentration, dark cherry and plum, all followed by plenty of earthy tones or crushed aspirin. You even get a hint of black truffle that is perfumed and sensual. The tannins on this wine are almost accessible now, and this wine can be enjoyed in the near term as well. I found this blended Barolo to be the most balanced of these three new releases from Silvio Grasso. Some 20,000 bottles were made.
Grasso	Barolo	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2018	01/2022 Review Good, nutty red-fruit aromas follow through to a medium-bodied palate with integrated tannins and a medium finish. Some complexity, but delicate this year. Drink or hold.
Grasso	Barolo	WS - Wine Spectator	91 Points	2016	12/2020 Review A fragrant red, offering cherry, nutmeg and white pepper aromas, this is austere, its shy fruit hiding behind the vibrant structure. It's slim and not too densely tannic, so should develop over the short-term. Best from 2022 through 2037. 900 cases made, 500 cases imported.
Grasso	Barolo	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2017	04/2021 Review Dried-cherry, seaweed and iodine aromas follow through to a full body with well integrated tannins that give the wine energy and form. Flavorful finish. Drink after 2023.
Grasso	Barolo	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2016	10/2020 Review This is already approachable with lovely ripe-strawberry, chocolate and walnut character. It’s full and layered with chewy, polished tannins and a flavorful finish. Better after 2022.
Grasso	Barolo	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2015	01/2019 Review Attractive, fragrant roses, wild raspberries and red cherries here, with immediately appealing freshness. Leafy nuances. The palate arrives with good clarity of succulent red-cherry and raspberry flavors and fine yet tannins. Nice balance. Drink or hold.
Grasso	Barolo	WS - Wine Spectator	92 Points	2014	12/2018 Review Eucalyptus, menthol and tar are the main flavors here, showing hints of cherry and licorice. Rich and supple, with firm tannins arriving on the finish. A savory style. Best from 2020 through 2033. 900 cases made.
Grasso	Barolo	WS - Wine Spectator	91 Points	2015	01/2019 Review An elegant style, this red offers currant and cherry fruit at the core, enhanced by licorice, tar and eucalyptus elements. Bright and long, with a saline aftertaste. Best from 2022 through 2036.
Grasso	Barolo	WE - Wine Enthusiast	90 Points	2013	05/2018 Review This opens with aromas of red plum, tobacco and leather. The full-bodied palate offers dried black cherry, espresso and dark spice alongside assertive tannins that still need a few years to unwind. Best to drink after 2021.
Grasso	Barolo	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2015	11/2018 Review The 2015 Barolo is plump, juicy entry-level offering. Bight floral and blood orange notes add brightness to a core of sweet red berry fruit in this lithe, gracious Barolo from Grasso.
Seghesio	Barolo	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2017	03/2021 Review Red cherries and berries on the nose with hints of truffley mushroom and aromatic bark. Full-to medium-bodied with fine, lightly firm and spice-coated tannins and a long, flavorful finish. Best from 2023.
Seghesio	Barolo	WS - Wine Spectator	92 Points	2015	02/2020 Review Balanced and supple, with lively acidity and refined tannins meshing with the cherry, raspberry, mint and tobacco flavors. Sleek, firming up on the finish. Best from 2022 through 2038.
Seghesio	Barolo	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2017
Seghesio	Barolo	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2016
Seghesio	Barolo	WS - Wine Spectator	90 Points	2014	10/2018 Review Shows density and square shoulders, along with cherry, plum, tobacco, earth and tar flavors. The brooding nature builds on the firm, dusty finish. Best from 2023 through 2042. 1,600 cases made.
Seghesio	Barolo	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2014	08/2018 Review Seghesio's 2014 Barolo is a gorgeous, super-expressive wine. Sweet tobacco, mint, crushed flowers and anise give the 2014 its gracious floral/savory profile. Medium in body and nicely lifted, the 2014 will drink well for at least a number of years. All the elements come together effortlessly in a wine that captures the essence of the year. At times, the 2014 Barolo seems a bit forward, but its balance is impeccable. I wouldn't wait too long to enjoy this very pretty and inviting Barolo from Seghesio.
Seghesio	Barolo	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2016	09/2019 Review The 2016 Barolo is a very pretty, velvety wine in this range. Crushed flowers, sweet dried cherry, mint, pine and anise are all lifted in this elegant, gracious Barolo. This is an especially ethereal style, but all the elements are very nicely balanced just the same. Light on its feet and understated, the 2016 is a terrific choice for drinking now and over the next handful of years.
Seghesio	Barolo	WA - Wine Advocate	91 Points	2016	07/2020 Review The 2016 Barolo offers round and ripe aromas of raspberry, cherry and candied orange peel. Dig a little deeper and you will find subtle hints of crushed clove, dried ginger and aspirin pill. If some Baroli veer toward ethereal aromas of licorice, tar and rust, this wine remains firmly rooted in a world of wild berries and forest fruit. The mouthfeel is slender and fine with a bright spot of acidic freshness. An ample 12,000 bottles were produced.
Marengo	Barolo	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2014	11/2017 Review Marengo's 2014 Barolo is an impressive entry-level bottling. Deep, layered and persistent in the glass, the 2014 has a lot to offer. The inclusion of fruit that often goes into Marengo's single-vineyard wines has boosted quality and resulted in an especially serious, brooding Barolo. I would give this another 6-12 months, or more, to allow the tannins to soften further. Marengo's 2014 is a clear overachiever. Don't miss it.
Marengo	Barolo	WA - Wine Advocate	92 Points	2014	06/2018 Review Here's a solid expression of Nebbiolo with delicate, almost Burgundian lines. The 2014 Barolo gives off an initial impression of greater power and density. This effect does not last long because the more you contemplate the bouquet, the more you are made aware of its delicate and fine nature. There are blue fruit aromas backed by very pretty tones of crushed mineral, ash and pressed violets. The mouthfeel is broad and persistent, albeit less dense or rich compared to past vintages. Marco Marengo tells me that 2014 reminds him of the 1996 vintage, thanks to the wine's ability to maintain its natural freshness.
Marengo	Barolo	WS - Wine Spectator	92 Points	2014	10/2018 Review Pretty, with floral, cherry, strawberry, tobacco and tar flavors. Elegant and silky, with a grain to the firm tannins. Stays bright and long on the finish. Decant or age for at least three years. Best from 2021 through 2036.
Marengo	Barolo	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2015	02/2019 Review Marco Marengo’s 2013 Barolo is lovely. Medium in body, gracious and lifted, the straight Barolo is a terrific wine in its peer group. Sweet red fruit and floral notes are front and center in a mid-weight, nuanced Barolo that speaks with a sense of energy. It is terrific entry-level offering from Marengo. Drink it over the next decade.
Marengo	Barolo	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2015	07/2019 Review Focused aromas of dark berries, hot stones and a bouquet of flowers. Full-bodied yet focused and chewy with polished tannins and a medium finish. Pretty and reserved. Very 2015. Drink in 2022.
Marengo	Barolo	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2015	06/2019 Review The Marengo family has harnessed the sunshine and the soft warmth of this vintage with an expert touch. The 2015 Barolo (with fruit sourced from four different vineyards in La Morra) is a steady, rich and softly layered expression. The wine is slightly more accessible in the near term, yet there is enough fruit density and firmness to carry it forward in time. Marco Marengo is one of the most talented winemakers in La Morra, and I highly recommend this wine for those just getting to know the complex world of Nebbiolo. Some 7,400 bottles were made.
Marengo	Barolo	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2013	10/2017 Review An elegant, perfumed style, boasting cherry, floral, tobacco and mineral aromas and flavors. Intense and long, with excellent balance, refinement and detail on the stony finish. Best from 2021 through 2035.
Marengo	Barolo	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2014	01/2018 Review Dried cherries and herbs. Good tannins and moderate acidity for a 2014 Barolo. A very solid wine for the vintage that you can drink now or hold.
Marengo	Barolo	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2016	11/2019 Review Marco Marengo's 2016 Barolo is forward, succulent and very easy to like. Sweet tobacco, orange peel and exotic spice notes give the straight Barolo lovely aromatic complexity to play off its mid-weight structure. This is such a pretty and expressive entry-level offering. Juicy, open-knit and inviting, but with good tannic grip beneath that gives the wine its sense of energy.
Marengo	Barolo	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2016	12/2020 Review Aromas of cherry, incense and eucalyptus introduce this red, whose flavors evoke cherry, earth, iron and orange peel. It's firm and tightly packed, with a lingering finish and essence of fruit. Best from 2023 through 2040. 1,000 cases made, 300 cases imported.
Marengo	Barolo	WA - Wine Advocate	94 Points	2016	06/2020 Review The M. Marengo 2016 Barolo opens to an almost exotic character with little hints of freshly cracked white pepper, pressed violets, powdered licorice root and touches of clove and cinnamon that are playfully sprinkled throughout as this wine changes and evolves in the glass. The curious thing about this wine is that I am reminded of Nebbiolo, but not only. Those distinctive white pepper notes recall Pelaverga or maybe Freisa (another red grape of the Langhe area that, according to some researchers, could be related to Nebbiolo). This wine puts on quite a beautiful showing, and those savory or spicy notes are cleverly downplayed to give more prominence to the beautifully pure and brilliant fruit on hand. This wine represents a blend of fruit from various sites in La Morra (Serradenari, Boiolo, Fossati and Roncaglie), and together they paint a very authentic portrait of this Barolo village known for delicate, floral and softly graceful expressions of Barolo. Some 16,300 bottles were made.
Marengo	Barolo	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2016
Marengo	Barolo	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2017	01/2021 Review The 2017 Barolo is a gorgeous wine. Bold, rich and ample in the glass, the Barolo possesses terrific depth and tons of character. Juicy dark cherry, plum, spice and licorice meld together in a forward, bold Barolo that will drink nicely with minimal cellaring. There is some edginess to the tannin, but this is nicely done.
Marengo	Barolo	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2017	06/2021 Review This wine draws its fruit from the Serradenari, Boiolo, Fossati and Roncaglie vineyards in La Morra. The M. Marengo 2017 Barolo achieves a level of immediate elegance and balance that was by no means easy to achieve in this challenging and hot vintage. The Marengo family has successfully harnessed the floral and more graceful side of the vintage fruit, with wild berry and powdered licorice. You do feel the youthful tannic tightness in this release, so give this wine a few extra years to unwind and soften. This was a release of 10,700 bottles.
Marengo	Barolo	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2017	06/2021 Review This is a generous and rather soft 2017 with berry, toffee, chocolate and walnut character. Full-bodied and round-textured with a flavorful finish. Drink in 2023, but already very attractive.
Marengo	Barolo	WS - Wine Spectator	94 Points	2017	02/2022 Review Pretty cherry and currant aromas and flavors ply the dense texture in this lively, well-defined red, which shows excellent balance and energy, with floral, mineral and tobacco notes joining in and persisting on the complex finish. Best from 2024 through 2042. 1,000 cases made, 300 cases imported.
Marengo	Barolo	DC - Decanter	95 Points	2017	06/2018 Review Marco Marengo manages little more than four hectares in La Morra. His Brunate is a wine to look out for, but in a dry vintage such as 2017, the blended wine from his passionate vintner is no less interesting. The grapes were sourced from Fontanazza, Brunate, Bricco delle Viole and Pugnane. It exhibits leafy lightness with orange peel and cocoa powder. The attack is firm, muscular yet ripe. Dense on the mid-palate, it has bracing acidity combined with eminently savory orange fruit. The finish is chiselled, with a good length of fruits and liquorice.
Marengo	Barolo	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2017
Marengo	Barolo	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2018	11/2021 Review Marengo's 2018 Barolo is a classy, polished wine to drink now and over the next handful of years. Crushed flowers, mint, spice and sweet red berry fruit all grace this exquisite, nuanced Barolo from Marengo. Readers will find a delicious entry-level offering.
Marengo	Barolo	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2018	01/2022 Review A straightforward, fresh red-berry nose. Medium-bodied. Racy feel to this, with very fine firm tannins and some good, fresh length. Best from 2023.
Marengo	Barolo	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2018	06/2022 Review The M. Marengo 2018 Barolo shows a lean and luminous appearance with delicate aromas of pressed rose, cassis, earth and a twist of orange peel. That citrusy note adds a lot of freshness and energy to the bouquet. The fruit blended here comes from the Serradenari, Boiolo, Fossati and Roncaglie vineyards in La Morra. Some 18,000 bottles were produced. Marco Marengo and his family have recently acquired a new vineyard in the Valmaggiore cru of Roero. A Langhe Nebbiolo wine will be produced with this fruit starting in 2021.
Grasso	Barolo Annunziata Vigna Plicotti	JS - James Suckling	97 Points	2016	12/2020 Review Give this lots of air to get the loamy, black-fruit aromas with hints of lightly toasted vanilla oak. On the palate it’s full-bodied with very fine, firm tannins and a highly concentrated bead of lovely crushed black fruit and oak that lasts a long time. This will gain even more complexity as it opens up with time. Super Barolo, but be patient. Decant to drink now, but best after 2023.
Grasso	Barolo Annunziata Vigna Plicotti	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2018	01/2022 Review Ripe and nutty red fruit on the nose, following through to a medium-bodied palate with some lightly firm tannin and a green-walnut finish. Drink or hold.
Grasso	Barolo Annunziata Vigna Plicotti	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2015
Grasso	Barolo Annunziata Vigna Plicotti	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2016
Grasso	Barolo Annunziata Vigna Plicotti	JS - James Suckling	95 Points	2015	01/2019 Review Very attractive vanilla and cedar in a modern stance here, leading to a rich array of ripe red cherries and berries, as well as crushed roses. The palate has a very succulent edge with a fresh, ripe and juicy core of red cherries and a wealth of rich, sweeping tannins that hold the finish long. Try from 2023.
Grasso	Barolo Annunziata Vigna Plicotti	WS - Wine Spectator	94 Points	2015	09/2020 Review The sweet, vanilla oak aroma fits beautifully with the camphor not in this spice red. Leather and iron notes add detail. It's smooth, with a solid base of tannins and stays harmonious overall. Give this a year or two to integrate more fully. Best from 2023 through 2042.
Grasso	Barolo Annunziata Vigna Plicotti	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2015	11/2018 Review The 2015 Barolo Annunziata Vigna Plicotti is pliant, silky and super-expressive. Succulent dark red cherry, spice, leather, cedar and tobacco all infuse this creamy, supple Barolo from Grasso. Silky tannins and soft curves add to the wine’s undeniable appeal. What a pretty wine this is.
Grasso	Barolo Annunziata Vigna Plicotti	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2016	11/2019 Review The 2016 Barolo Annunziata Vigna Plicotti is another powerful, dense wine in this range. Raspberry jam, chocolate, new leather, licorice and spice are generous in this fruity, voluptuous Barolo. A wine of terrific depth and density in a lush, forward style, the 2016 is not exactly complex, but it delivers plenty of impact in a heady, exotic style that will be most enjoyed by readers who like potent wines.
Corino	Barolo Arborina	JS - James Suckling	97 Points	2016	06/2020 Review Aromas of dried strawberries, citrus fruit, flower sand sandalwood. Full-bodied and really powerful with fantastic layering of fruit and ripe tannins. Strawberries, spices, mushrooms and dried flowers. Superb finish. This is a great Barolo. Really well done. Try after 2023.
Corino	Barolo Arborina	WS - Wine Spectator	95 Points	2016	12/2020 Review Oak tones of vanilla and toast are nicely integrated with the floral, red berry, tar, iron and tobacco flavors of this red, which is polished and succulent, showing a mix of fruit, spice and mineral notes mingling on the finish. Best from 2023 through 2042. 200 cases made, 70 cases imported.
Corino	Barolo Arborina	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2017	02/2022 Review Plum, cherry, licorice, tar, cut grass and floral aromas and flavors highlight this deftly balanced and expressive red, which is dense with tannins, yet surprisingly approachable at this stage. Best from 2024 through 2040. 200 cases made, 70 cases imported.
Corino	Barolo Arborina	JS - James Suckling	95 Points	2018	01/2022 Review Ripe and super-clean red-berry aromas and flavors here, as well as some bright floral notes. A little truffle emerges with air, together with some tarragon fresh chive, dried orange rind, mace and more. Medium-to full-bodied with a dense core of complex fruit flavors and lightly firm tannin. Long, crystalline finish. Classy Barolo, showing all the complexity of this top vineyard in La Morra. Best from 2024.
Corino	Barolo Arborina	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2018	11/2021 Review The 2018 Barolo Arborina is a bit more open than it usually is. There is less depth, but also less tannin and overall structure. All the elements ae nicely balanced, though, and that is why the 2018 shows so well. Sweet tobacco, cedar, mint, dried flowers and espresso add aromatic complexity throughout.
Corino	Barolo Arborina	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2017
Corino	Barolo Arborina	WS - Wine Spectator	92 Points	2014	10/2018 Review A flash of sweet oak spice offsets cherry, licorice, leather, menthol and tar flavors. Vibrant, with stiff tannins leaving a dusty impression the finish. All the right elements are there. Best from 2021 through 2037.
Corino	Barolo Arborina	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2014	11/2017 Review The 2014 Barolo Arborina is another deep, powerful wine from Renato Corino. Dark, virile and imposing, delivering searing tannins that are going to require a measure of patience, this is a decidedly tightly wound Barolo, and the edginess that is so typical of this cru is accentuated in 2014. Even so, it has quite a bit to offer for those who can wait.
Corino	Barolo Arborina	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2015	01/2019 Review Intense and ripe red-plum aromas with rose essence and hints of fresh, sliced strawberries, dusted in vanilla and graphite. The succulent palate has a very supple and fleshy core of ripe red plums, framed in ripe, elastic tannins. One of the more approachable 2015s, it will also age reliably. Best from 2022.
Corino	Barolo Arborina	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2015	02/2019 Review The 2015 Barolo Arborina shows the darker side of this well-known La Morra cru. Black cherry, mocha, new leather, spice and licorice all build in this atypically rich, muscular Barolo from Arborina. Powerful and exotic, the 2015 is going to need at least a few years in bottle to soften. This is a lot to like.
Corino	Barolo Arborina	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2016	11/2019 Review The 2016 Barolo Arborina is powerful and tightly wound, with explosive energy that is just waiting to fully emerge. Readers will find an especially rich, potent expression of this Arborina site. Black cherry, violet, lavender and spice add to a real sense of gravitas. The 2016 needs time in bottle to be at its best, but it has terrific freshness and persistence. The significant presence of clay in this portion of Arborina contributes to the wine's size. This is such a gorgeous wine.
Corino	Barolo Arborina	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2017	01/2021 Review The 2017 Barolo Arborina is a big, dramatic wine. Super-ripe red fruit, mint, white pepper and spice are all amplified in a Barolo that takes all the signatures of this well-known La Morra cru and turns up the dial. As always, the Arborina has some nervousness in the tannin, but historically that is one of the things that has helped this wine age well. There is certainly no shortage of character here.
Corino	Barolo Arborina	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2019	11/2022 Review The 2019 Barolo Arborina is a bright, eKusive wine. Macerated cherry, licorice, dried herbs, pine and mocha all meld together. Sensual and plush, with terrific depth, the 2019 is showing very, very well today. It's a classic Renato Corino Barolo, perhaps a bit less exuberant than most years, but impeccable in its balance and overall harmony.
Marengo	Barolo Bricco delle Viole	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2016
Marengo	Barolo Bricco delle Viole	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2017
Marengo	Barolo Bricco delle Viole	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2013	10/2017 Review An elegant style, sporting rose, strawberry, cherry and light grassy aromas and flavors. Well- balanced, with a firm supporting structure and fine length. Best from 2021 through 2038. 330 cases made.
Marengo	Barolo Bricco delle Viole	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2014	11/2017 Review Usually a lifted, delicate wine, the 2014 Barolo Bricco delle Viole is dark, imposing and very much closed in on itself. The fruit profile is also quite a bit darker than is typically the case. Today, the 2014 is potent, austere and in need of cellaring in order to soften. Readers will have to be patient.
Marengo	Barolo Bricco delle Viole	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2014	01/2018 Review Aromas of blackberries, walnuts and cigar box. Ash and black cherries, too. Full-bodied, deep and juicy. Tannic and structured for the vintage. Tar and rose-petal aftertaste. Needs three or four years to soften. Try in 2021.
Marengo	Barolo Bricco delle Viole	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2014	06/2018 Review The 2014 Barolo Bricco delle Viole is a wine with a very distinct and identifiable aromatic personality. Maybe it's the power of suggestion, but the vineyard name Bricco delle Viole says it all. There is a strong floral signature here with pressed blue violets in a leading role. This is a delicate and graceful expression with nuanced aromas and a profound sense of depth. The lighter and more finessed nature of the cool 2014 vintage jibes very well with that central floral theme.
Marengo	Barolo Bricco delle Viole	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2015	01/2019 Review Aromas of smoke, meat and dark berries follow through to a full body with rich, velvety tannins and a flavor finish. Try in 2010.
Marengo	Barolo Bricco delle Viole	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2015	02/2019 Review The 2015 Barolo Bricco delle Viole shows all the energy and linear drive that is typical of this side, even if the wine remains a bit compact today, with less of the generosity that it can show in some vintages. Dark and cherry, chalk, mint and floral notes are woven throughout this expressive, nervy Barolo. The purity of the flavors is striking. Time in the glass brings out a bit of the mid-palate sweetness that is missing at the outset. There is so much to like in this pretty, expressive Barolo from Marengo.
Marengo	Barolo Bricco delle Viole	WA - Wine Advocate	94 Points	2015	06/2019 Review In cooler vintages, the Bricco delle Viole site produces wines with strong floral aromatics that range from blue wildflowers to rose hip. However, the warmer-vintage 2015 Barolo Bricco delle Viole is a very different wine that breaks away from its predecessors. The quality of the aromas is darker, more saturated, and it veers toward black and purple fruit more than those characteristic floral tones. This is a more impactful Barolo with broad shoulders, depth and firmly integrated tannins. It walks with a heavier gait compared to past vintages, but it covers the palate beautifully. About 6,000 bottles were produced.
Marengo	Barolo Bricco delle Viole	WS - Wine Spectator	95 Points	2016	12/2020 Review This vibrant red is rich and harmonious, offering cherry, raspberry, menthol, wild herb and tar flavors that are nicely integrated into the solid structure, extending with a persistent aftertaste of fruit and savory elements. Best from 2022 through 2045. 400 cases made, 200 cases imported.
Marengo	Barolo Bricco delle Viole	WA - Wine Advocate	96 Points	2016	06/2020 Review Speaking from the heart, this is probably my favorite wine from M. Marengo. The 2016 Barolo Bricco delle Viole is a wine that always stands out in my tastings thanks to its very special bouquet. I am reminded of flowers, with hints of rose hip, lavender and, of course, violets, after which this cru site is named. Fruit comes from a one-hectare plot in the comune of Barolo at about 420 meters above sea level (a slightly higher and cooler site). You can almost taste the cool, calcareous soils here thanks to those delicate and fragile aromas. This 2016 vintage offers a bit more power and density, and that floral signature is slightly downplayed in favor of red fruit and wild berries. This vintage offers just a tad more concentration and darkness, with the textural tightness that beckons for many more years of cellar aging. With time, those beautiful fruit flavors will become more relaxed and polished. There's that hint of crushed white pepper again, which we saw in the classic Barolo. It pops up in this wine like a little sparkle at the very end. Some 6,100 bottles were made.
Marengo	Barolo Bricco delle Viole	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2016	11/2019 Review The 2016 Barolo Bricco delle Viole is dark, powerful and austere. At the same time, the Bricco delle Viole has more fruit depth and overall intensity than it normally does. This needs time in bottle to fully emerge, but it is quite promising and very pretty, even in the early going. Deep, rich and chocolatey with well-integrated oak, the 2016 is both intriguing and promising.
Marengo	Barolo Bricco delle Viole	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2017	01/2021 Review The 2017 Barolo Bricco delle Viole is a powerful, driving wine. All the signatures of this site are amplified in 2017. There is plenty of that distinctive red berry fruit but the tannins are also pretty imposing. It will be interesting to see where this goes.
Marengo	Barolo Bricco delle Viole	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2017	06/2021 Review The labels used in this flight of Barolo are very intuitive, as the shade of orange used in the printing grows darker to correspond with the tasting order of increased structure and concentration. A release of about 6,000 bottles, the M. Marengo 2017 Barolo Bricco delle Viole is presented in a medium-orange color, telling you it is a degree lighter than the Brunate but a degree heavier than the classic Barolo. The wine shows wild berry fruit, sour cherry, dried violet and lilac, with dried licorice root and aniseed. You'll notice the tannins, especially if this wine is tasted too young, so give it time.
Marengo	Barolo Bricco delle Viole	JS - James Suckling	96 Points	2017	06/2021 Review A Barolo with ripe berry, spice and some cedar and chocolate. Dried flowers and some asphalt, too. Full-bodied with chewy tannins and a juicy finish. Very classic structure. Shows freshness and solidity. Needs a few years to open. Try after 2024.
Marengo	Barolo Bricco delle Viole	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2018	01/2022 Review Medium-bodied with a good core of red fruit and lightly firm, nicely integrated tannins. Fluid palate. Drinkable now, but best from 2023.
Marengo	Barolo Bricco delle Viole	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2018	11/2021 Review The 2018 Barolo Bricco delle Viole is weightless, ethereal and classic in feel, as Barolos from this site so often are. Crushed flowers, mint, sweet red cherry, anise and rose petal are nicely lifted. Marco Marengo has done a nice job in taming the typically incisive Bricco dell Viole tannins. This is beautifully done.
Marengo	Barolo Bricco delle Viole	WA - Wine Advocate	94 Points	2018	06/2022 Review The 2018 Barolo Bricco delle Viole (with 6,000 bottles made) opens to a medium rich appearance followed by very distinct aromas of wild rose, grilled herb, mint and freshly milled white pepper. The wine's texture is lean but fine-tuned and elegant. These qualities shape a long and polished mouthfeel. Fruit comes from a one-hectare parcel at a breezy 420 meters in elevation.
Grasso	Barolo Bricco Luciani	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2016	12/2020 Review The core of plum and cherry is framed by spicy oak here, along with accents of licorice, tar and tobacco. This red is supple and harmonious, with polished tannins and a spicy finish. Best from 2022 through 2037. 500 cases made, 100 cases imported.
Grasso	Barolo Bricco Luciani	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2018	01/2022 Review Lots of mild spice on the nose. Some ripe raspberry comes through on the palate, but the focus remains on the spicier elements. Medium-bodied with light tannins and a tasty finish. Drink or hold.
Grasso	Barolo Bricco Luciani	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2017
Grasso	Barolo Bricco Luciani	GR - Gambero Rosso	1 Bicchiere	2016
Grasso	Barolo Bricco Luciani	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2015
Grasso	Barolo Bricco Luciani	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2015	01/2019 Review Attractive, sultry, savory nose, offering tar, cedar and leather aromas, as well as lighted dried cherries. Quite taut and composed with plenty of acidity leading into a firmish finish. Try from 2022.
Grasso	Barolo Bricco Luciani	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2015	09/2020 Review This is elegant and supple in texture, delivering cherry, plum, licorice, leather and light tar aromas and flavors. It's balanced nicely, including the savory and fruity elements. It's structured, with fine length. Best from 2022 through 2040.
Grasso	Barolo Bricco Luciani	WA - Wine Advocate	90 Points	2011	04/2019 Review There is a lot of oak layering to the 2011 Barolo Bricco Luciani, and at first, it's hard to find the fruit buried below. But it does emerge with powerful black cherry and plum.
Grasso	Barolo Bricco Luciani	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2015	11/2018 Review The 2015 Barolo Bricco Luciani is one of the more overt wines in this lineup. As is so often the case, the Luciani is also one of the more complete Barolos here. Succulent dark cherry, plum spice, new leather and menthol infuse this resonant, expressive La Morra Barolo. The Luciani is distinguished by its mid palate generosity and creamy, enveloping personality. Time in bottle will allow all of the wine’s pedigree to emerge nicely. There is plenty to look forward to.
Grasso	Barolo Bricco Manzoni	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2016	12/2020 Review Sandalwood, vanilla, strawberry, cherry and tar flavors converge in this supple, stylish red. The tannins are present on the finish, yet feel more polished than in many of its 2016 peers. Fine length. Best from 2022 through 2038. 250 cases made, 100 cases imported.
Grasso	Barolo Bricco Manzoni	WA - Wine Advocate	90 Points	2017	06/2021 Review A limited release of 2,000 bottles, the 2017 Barolo Bricco Manzoni draws its fruit from La Morra. Keeping in line with the characteristics of this village, you are indeed treated to softly floral notes of crushed violets and lavender followed by dried fruit, tar and spice. This wine shows a little bit of evolution, while dark fruit ripeness or hot-vintage oxidation gives it a heavier character and a more accessible personality. There is a touch of sweet cherry skin on the close.
Grasso	Barolo Bricco Manzoni	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2018	01/2022 Review Nicely balanced aromas and flavors of fresh red berries, together with light, integrated tannins and a fresh finish with some length. Drink or hold.
Grasso	Barolo Bricco Manzoni	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2016
Grasso	Barolo Bricco Manzoni	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2015
Grasso	Barolo Bricco Manzoni	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2017
Grasso	Barolo Bricco Manzoni	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2015	01/2019 Review This offers maraschino and cocoa-powder notes with vanilla and dark chocolate-coated cherries on the nose. Really captivating. The palate has an effortlessly fleshy and quite silky feel with a very concentrated core of sweet, ripe red cherries on offer. Luscious finish. Tempting now, but wait for 2022.
Grasso	Barolo Bricco Manzoni	WS - Wine Spectator	94 Points	2015	02/2020 Review Plum, cherry, licorice, leather and spice flavors mark this vibrant, firmly structured red. Vanilla and toast notes from the oak treatment add interest. Energetic and long. Best from 2023 through 2040.
Grasso	Barolo Bricco Manzoni	WA - Wine Advocate	90 Points	2011	04/2019 Review The 2011 Barolo Bricco Manzoni offers more sweet fruit up front than the other offerings from Silvio Grasso. It is both sweet and tart, and it should stay the course as it continues its bottle aging.
Grasso	Barolo Bricco Manzoni	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2016	11/2019 Review The 2016 Barolo Bricco Manzoni is a pretty, nuanced wine. Blood orange, mint, pine, rosewater and macerated red cherry are all finely sketched. The 2016 offers good nuance in a more refined style with less overt oak influence than in the past, and with much more detail, yet it retains the energy that is such a signature of this site.
Grasso	Barolo Bricco Manzoni	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2017	11/2021 Review The 2017 Barolo Bricco Manzoni handled the rigors of the year relatively well. Dark and ample in the glass, the 2017 has the frame to deal with the intensity of the vintage. Black cherry, lavender, sage, cloves and tobacco infuse the 2017 with quite a bit of character. I would cellar the 2017 for a year or two, maybe more, and see what happens.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2016
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2017
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2012	11/2015 Review Marengo's 2012 Barolo Riserva Brunate is gorgeous. Deep, powerful and translucent, it exudes class in all of its elements. There is plenty of Brunate character in the glass. The 2012 is quite deep and richly textured, especially within the context of the year. In particular, the oak, while present, is also nicely balanced at this stage. As always, it will be interesting to see how the Riserva ages, given that development in bottle has been something of an Achilles’ heel in other vintages.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	JS - James Suckling	95 Points	2012	03/2016 Review Incredible purity of fruit here with strawberry, plum and floral aromas. Full body, velvety and polished tannins and a long and flavorful finish. Love the texture. Wonderful aromatic red. One of the best ever from here. Better in 2019.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	WA - Wine Advocate	95 Points	2012	06/2016 Review The 2012 Barolo Riserva Brunate is distinguished by two additional years of bottle aging (as opposed to barrel aging). Indeed, that extra time in a closed, oxygen-free container has slowed the wine's evolution. I'd suggest waiting a few years before popping the cork. You can also count on this beautiful Barolo to need an extra long drinking window as its continues its evolution. The bouquet offers a flurry of aromatic activity with lively intensity, dark fruits and spicy complexity. The mouthfeel offers elegantly polished tannins. Marco Marengo says the 2012 vintage represents a marriage of the elegant 2010 growing seasons and the fruity exuberance of 2011.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	WS - Wine Spectator	94 Points	2012	10/2017 Review A lithe, fluid version, this exhibits rose, strawberry and cherry flavors, with a hint of licorice. Very delicate for a Barolo, reflecting both the region and the vintage. Delivers a long finish and refined tannins. Best from 2022 through 2036. 500 cases made.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2014	01/2018 Review Still a bit shy on the nose. This has more polish than most 2014 Barolos. Thanks to the rather elegant and dry tannins, there is a lot of the drive. The finish is fresh and fairly long. Drink or hold.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2014	10/2018 Review Cherry, strawberry, tar and underbrush aromas and flavors signal this supple red. Rich and accessible, showing fine balance, harmony and length. Best from 2021 through 2036.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2014	11/2017 Review The 2014 Barolo Brunate is another powerful, imposing wine from Marco Marengo. Deep and pliant through the middle, with a huge core of fruit, the 2014 has much to offer. Black cherry, plum, lavender, leather and smoke infuse the deep, resonant finish. It will be interesting to see how the 2014 ages. At this stage, it clearly holds quite a bit of promise. In 2014, there is no Riserva; all the fruit was used for this, the straight Brunate bottling.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	WA - Wine Advocate	94 Points	2014	06/2018 Review The 2014 Barolo Brunate takes us to the more structured and robust side of the Nebbiolo spectrum. The Brunate cru in La Morra is known for its deeply saturated, enriched and elegant wines. This expression from Marco Marengo makes sure that a healthy dose of sheer elegance is part of that formula. The lighter and more ethereal character of the cool 2014 vintage also comes through. The results shown here are polished and finely textured, with blue fruit and dried currant followed by tar, licorice and spice. The finish is long and silky with excellent tannic management.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2015	02/2019 Review The 2015 Barolo Brunate is another enticing wine in this range. Black cherry, spice, leather and licorice all flesh out in the glass. The breadth and textural resonance that are such signatures of Brunate emerge effortlessly. I would give the 2015 a few years in the bottle to come together. Even in the early going, the 2015 exused class. The Brunate is the darkest and most powerful wine in this range.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2015	01/2019 Review An impressive nose, for the bright cherries on offer, as well as an entrancing array of dried flowers, herbs and spices. The palate arrives in succulent and fresh form with a luscious and impressive thread of fresh and juicy tannins. Impressive freshness and energy at the finish. Drink or hold.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	WA - Wine Advocate	95 Points	2015	06/2019 Review The 2015 Barolo Brunate is decidedly not a shy wine. It opens to dark color saturation and varietal aromas that are dark and thick in character. That characteristic power and determination of the Brunate cru is played forward with perfect pitch. This wine shows compact and firm structure, like tight bricks layered one on top of the other, to form the density and richness that makes such a lasting impact on the palate. Some 3,700 bottles were created.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2016	11/2019 Review The 2016 Barolo Brunate is soft, perfumed and very pretty. Sweet tobacco, cedar, mint, dried flowers and anise all grace this expressive, mid-weight Barolo. Overall, this is a decidedly lightweight, perfumed style of Brunate, a site where the wines tend to be richer, deeper, and more powerful; I would prefer to drink it over the next decade, give or take.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2016	12/2020 Review Taut with raspy tannins, underneath are delicate flavors of rose, strawberry, cherry, cardamom and tobacco. Overall balanced and elegant. Best from 2023 through 2038. 400 cases made, 250 cases imported.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	JS - James Suckling	97 Points	2016	07/2020 Review This is really something for the appellation this year with blue fruit, minerals, stones and oyster-shell undertones. Fresh rose petals, too. Full-bodied with a compact palate and chewy, powerful tannins that are tight and impressive. One for the cellar. Try after 2024.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	WA - Wine Advocate	97 Points	2016	07/2020 Review The 2016 Barolo Brunate is the most Nebbiologgiante of these new releases from Marco Marengo. As you would expect of a wine from the Brunate cru, the wine opens to a dark, sultry and beautifully saturated color with red brick or crimson highlights. The bouquet follows the Nebbiolo playlist faithfully with bright aromas of dried cherry, dark fruits, plums, moist earth, licorice and savory tobacco. Whereas Marengo's other two Barolo releases (the Barolo classico and the Bricco delle Viole) offer a stronger floral signature with hints of white pepper, this Barolo from a one-hectare plot (with limestone calcareous soils at 350 meters above sea level) is focused on dark fruit, spice and leather. It also shows a significant tannic structure and dense fiber that arguably makes this a more important or full-bodied alternative. In short, there is considerably more power and strength in this beautiful wine, and it should hold in your cellar for 20 years or more. Only 5,000 bottles were made.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2017	02/2022 Review Woodsy, spice and floral notes frame the core of cherry and strawberry in this slim, detailed red, which is bright and pure, firming up as the finish lends a compact feel. Best from 2024 through 2040. 400 cases made, 250 cases imported.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2017	01/2021 Review The 2017 Barolo Brunate shows why this is such a highly-regarded site. Powerful and deep, the 2017 has enough fruit and pedigree to keep the formidable tannins in check. Blue/purplish fruit, spice, leather, licorice and menthol gain volume as the 2017 opens in the glass. This brooding Barolo needs time in bottle, but it is pretty compelling, even in the early going.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	WA - Wine Advocate	94 Points	2017	06/2021 Review With fruit from La Morra, the 2017 Barolo Brunate presents a taut and tight bouquet of candied cherry, violets, orange peel and iron ore. The aromas are fluid and agile, yet they are also quite polished and focused. Indeed, this Brunate offers the greatest degree of complexity and sheer depth in this portfolio from the Marengo family of La Morra. Again, we see those extra tight tannins that are such a common feature of Barolo wines from the hot and dry 2017 vintage. This was a release of 4,800 bottles.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	JS - James Suckling	95 Points	2017	06/2021 Review A red with lovely ripe strawberry, spice and some flowers and leather. Dried orange peel, too. Full-bodied with firm, chewy tannins that are slightly mouth-puckering. It’s structured and rather powerful. Needs time to soften. Give it three or four years to soften. Try after 2024.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2018	01/2022 Review Ripe red berries with floral aromas follow through to a medium-bodied palate with fine, firm tannins that for now are coated with very bright, tangy fruit flavor. Very intense and tight, even racy, this needs some time for the flighty edges to settle down and the real core to expand. So youthful. Try from 2024.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2018	11/2021 Review The 2018 Barolo Brunate comes across as elegant and restrained in this vintage, which is not a bad thing at all. The Brunate signatures are present, but their intensity is decidedly dialed down. Dark cherry fruit, leather, spice, tobacco and menthol linger on the soft, open-knit finish.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	WA - Wine Advocate	95 Points	2018	06/2022 Review Fruit for this wine comes from a 1.2-hectare site with classic calcareous soils. The 2018 Barolo Brunate is very different from the other two wines in this portfolio. Brunate shows a higher level of intensity and boldness with dark fruit, sweet plum, rusty nail and garden soil. This expression is also best equipped with integrated tannins and freshness to continue on a steady aging trajectory. I love that subtle note of sweetness that appears on the finish. This is a 5,800-bottle release.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate Riserva	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2013	01/2019 Review Aromas of dark fruit and hints of cinnamon and spices follow through to a full body, firm and silky tannins with lovely freshness and focus at the finish. Very finely textured and subtly complex. Drink or hold.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate Riserva	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2013	02/2019 Review Marengo 2013 Barolo Riserva Brunate is a potent wine. There is plenty of brightness and energy, but whether or not the 2013 ever grows into the case, the Riserva is decidedly pushed in style, which I am not sure the wine really needs or benefits from. Bright red cherry, plum, blood orange, chalk, spice and floral notes add striking nuance. Today, the Riserva is decidedly austere.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate Riserva	JS - James Suckling	95 Points	2015	02/2021 Review Dried berries and dark chocolate with some coffee and walnut undertones. Full-bodied with a firm tannin structure and a flavorful finish. This needs time to open and come together. Try after 2024.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate Riserva	WA - Wine Advocate	95 Points	2015	06/2021 Review Here's a dramatic change from night to day or day to night. I tasted the M. Marengo 2015 Barolo Riserva Brunate after the three Barolo wines this estate released from the 2017 vintage. Those wines are tightly wound and astringent, and then you get to this 900-bottle release Riserva that is loose-knit, swinging far and wide with a huge range of dark fruit aromas. These include cherry liqueur, tobacco, powdered licorice and tarry smoke. The bouquet is slow, weighty and sensuous in a way that only the sunny 2015 vintage can manage.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate Riserva	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2016	11/2021 Review The 2016 Barolo Riserva Brunate is attractive, to be sure, but much of its fruit and overall intensity have been overwhelmed by the oak. This lacks the intensity and resonance of the best wines of the year. More importantly, Marengo has the fruit to make a great, great Barolo. That is the bar here.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate Riserva	WA - Wine Advocate	96 Points	2016	06/2022 Review The M. Marengo 2016 Barolo Riserva Brunate is released in a tiny production of just 700 bottles. From an iconic vintage, the wine is beautifully balanced and intense with wild berry aromas that segue gently to spice, tarry smoke and powdered licorice. This vintage really shows the incredible depth and detail that the Nebbiolo grape is capable of rendering, especially in deft hands such as these. This is one for your cellar.
Seghesio	Barolo Castelletto	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2018	09/2022 Review The 2018 Barolo Castelletto is an attractive wine to drink now and over the next decade or so. In 2018 Seghesio did not bottle their top Barolo, La Villa, opting instead to make a single Barolo. Hints of spice, licorice, dried herbs, tobacco and dried flowers add lovely aromatic presence to this pretty, mid-weight Barolo from Seghesio. Bright acids extend the finish nicely.
Seghesio	Barolo Castelletto La Villa	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2016	10/2020 Review The 2016 Barolo La Villa is a beguiling wine that needs a bit of time in bottle to fully open up. Then again, it is a young Barolo, so that is very much to be expected. Dried herbs, mint, licorice, dark cherry, underbrush and a whole range of spiced/balsamic notes fill out the layers. Next to the straight Barolo, La Villa has more body, depth and texture. It is another fine effort from Seghesio. *(note: previously rated as 'Barolo La Villa', now known as 'Barolo Castelletto La Villa' )
Seghesio	Barolo Castelletto La Villa	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2017	06/2021 Review Aromas of rich red cherries with notes of toasted vanilla and dried herbs follow through to a full body, picking up a black-truffle note. The tannins are firm, but manageable, even at this early stage. So tempting now, but better after 2023. *(note: previously rated as 'Barolo La Villa', now known as 'Barolo Castelletto La Villa' )
Seghesio	Barolo Castelletto La Villa	WS - Wine Spectator	94 Points	2015	02/2020 Review Ripe and juicy, offering macerated cherry, currant, raspberry, loam and eucalyptus flavors. Firms up, with a tobacco element emerging on the long finish. Feels almost approachable now, until the dusty tannins kick in. Best from 2022 through 2042. *(note: previously rated as 'Barolo La Villa', now known as 'Barolo Castelletto La Villa' )
Seghesio	Barolo Castelletto La Villa	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2016
Seghesio	Barolo Castelletto La Villa	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2017
Seghesio	Barolo Castelletto La Villa	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2014	01/2018 Review The 2016 Barolo la Villa is a more complete and elaborate wine compared to the classic Barolo also released now from Fratelli Seghesio. There is more depth here and less of that ripeness that I encountered in the other Barolo. This wine has more layers with dark fruit, licorice, iron ore and crushed limestone. These various aromatic elements come together with pretty harmony and focus. The finish is smooth and firmly structured, revealing an elegant and genuine personality. Fruit comes from the oldest vines in the Castelletto cru of Monforte d'Alba. Some 7,000 bottles were made. *(note: previously rated as 'Barolo La Villa', now known as 'Barolo Castelletto La Villa' )
Seghesio	Barolo Castelletto La Villa	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2014	08/2018 Review The 2014 Barolo La Villa is laced with dark cherry, plum, woodsmoke, cedar, tobacco and licorice. Pliant and deep, the 2014 is impeccably layered from start to finish. The La Villa is a bit richer and darker than the straight Barolo, but both wines share a profile that leans more towards the floral/savory end of the spectrum, with the fruit pushed into the background. *(note: previously rated as 'Barolo La Villa', now known as 'Barolo Castelletto La Villa' )
Seghesio	Barolo Castelletto La Villa	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2014	08/2019 Review The 2015 Barolo La Villa offers a bit more weight and density than the straight Barolo, but it, too, looks like it will offer its best drinking sooner rather than later. Pine, menthol and a whole range of balsamic inflections play off a core of dark red cherry and plum fruit in an inviting, mid-weight Barolo that will drink well right out of the gate. The 2015 has a good bit of underlying grip, but I am not sure the fruit will hold up for more than 10-15 years. *(note: previously rated as 'Barolo La Villa', now known as 'Barolo Castelletto La Villa' )
Seghesio	Barolo Castelletto La Villa	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2015	01/2019 Review Light and bright strawberries and gently peppery elements, as well as light rose perfume. The palate delivers some plump, fleshy fruit with ripe tannins carrying red-cherry flavor in pure, youthful mode. Drink from 2022. *(note: previously rated as 'Barolo La Villa', now known as 'Barolo Castelletto La Villa' )
Seghesio	Barolo Castelletto La Villa	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2016	07/2020 Review The 2016 Barolo la Villa is a more complete and elaborate wine compared to the classic Barolo also released now from Fratelli Seghesio. There is more depth here and less of that ripeness that I encountered in the other Barolo. This wine has more layers with dark fruit, licorice, iron ore and crushed limestone. These various aromatic elements come together with pretty harmony and focus. The finish is smooth and firmly structured, revealing an elegant and genuine personality. Fruit comes from the oldest vines in the Castelletto cru of Monforte d'Alba. Some 7,000 bottles were made. *(note: previously rated as 'Barolo La Villa', now known as 'Barolo Castelletto La Villa' )
Corino	Barolo del comune di La Morra	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2018	10/2022 Review Ripe red plums and grilled mushrooms with a light sprinkling of dried herbs and light spice. Medium-bodied with a clean bead of fruit that rides tight and firm, light-grained tannins. This is very compact. Give it a year to unravel. Try from 2023.
Corino	Barolo del comune di La Morra	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2018	11/2021 Review The 2018 Barolo del Comune di La Morra is a soft, ruity Barolo to drink now and over the next few years. There's lovely purity and depth here. Succulent dark cherry, plum, spice and leather are nicely pushed forward. This 2018 is imple, uncomplicated and delicious.
Corino	Barolo del comune di La Morra	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2014
Corino	Barolo del comune di La Morra	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2015
Corino	Barolo del comune di La Morra	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2016
Corino	Barolo del comune di La Morra	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2017
Corino	Barolo del comune di La Morra	WS - Wine Spectator	91 Points	2013	10/2017 Review This is rich and evokes licorice, cherry and leather flavors. Juicy and open, with a firm underlying structure. Shows fine length, finishing with licorice and underbrush accents. Best from 2022 through 2036.
Corino	Barolo del comune di La Morra	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2014	01/2018 Review Lightly spiced and poached strawberries, leading into a palate with a neat array of smooth, fine-grained tannins. A juicy acidity kicks through the finish. Attractive freshness and elegance. Drink or hold.
Corino	Barolo del comune di La Morra	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2014	11/2017 Review The 2014 Barolo del Comune di La Morra is a big, powerful wine, especially within the context of the year. Corino's 2014 is a rare straight Barolo that is going to need a few years to come into its own. I won't be surprised if the 2014 provides a good decade-plus of fine drinking.
Corino	Barolo del comune di La Morra	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2014	10/2018 Review This red delivers a nice beam of cherry flavor midpalate, along with floral and spice notes. Tense, unwinding slowly to a lingering aftertaste of berry, mineral and spice. Best from 2021 through 2038.
Corino	Barolo del comune di La Morra	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2015	02/2019 Review Renato Corino’s 2015 Barolo del Comune di La Morra is fleshy, radiant Barolo to drink now and over the next 10-15 years. Succulent dark cherry, plum, violet, spice and mocha all open up. Creamy and flat-out delicious, the straight Barolo is this lineup is an overachiever. I loved it.
Corino	Barolo del comune di La Morra	WS - Wine Spectator	92 Points	2015	02/2020 Review Bright black cherry and black currant flavors are accented by licorice, tar and stony mineral notes in this powerful red. The initial fleshiness is replaced by dense tannins as this plays out on the long, spice-tinged finish. Best from 2023 through 2040.
Corino	Barolo del comune di La Morra	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2015	01/2019 Review Aromas of berries, strawberries and rose soap. Full-bodied, very tight and tannic with a focused palate of fruit and bright acidity. Solid. Try in 2023.
Corino	Barolo del comune di La Morra	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2016	11/2019 Review The 2016 Barolo del Comune di La Morra is a serious wine that shows just how compelling the vintage is, even among entry-level bottlings. Black cherry, plum, spice, leather and menthol bring out darker shades of Nebbiolo in this rich, textured La Morra Barolo. This is an especially fleshy, rich style, especially among entry-level bottlings. Plush fruit and silky, polished tannins add considerable appeal.
Corino	Barolo del comune di La Morra	WS - Wine Spectator	91 Points	2016	11/2020 Review This is elegant and supple, offering plum, mint, tobacco and earth flavors allied to dusty tannins. Balanced and long. Best from 2023 through 2037. 1,000 cases made, 350 cases imported.
Corino	Barolo del comune di La Morra	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2016	06/2020 Review A layered, fruity red with plum, cherry and strawberry character and hints of stone. Medium to full body. Racy finish. Drink or hold. Really good to drink now.
Corino	Barolo del comune di La Morra	WA - Wine Advocate	92 Points	2016	07/2020 Review I love these wines that source fruit from a single comune, or village, in the Barolo appellation. The entry-level Renato Corino 2016 Barolo del Comune di La Morra showcases silky tannins, loose textural fiber and pretty berry accents. Once you break it all down, this wine delivers on a promise of varietal purity and accessibility. Raspberry and wild cherry is followed by dried mint and basil. An ample 10,000 bottles were made.
Corino	Barolo del comune di La Morra	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2017	01/2021 Review The 2017 Barolo del Comune di La Morra is a stellar wine in its peer group. Rich, ample and deep, the Comune offers tons of sheer appeal. Sweet red plum, kirsch, mint and spice build in a beautifully layered, expressive Barolo. There is some firmness in the tannin, but nothing a year or two in bottle won't take care of.
Pira	Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d’Alba	WA - Wine Advocate	91 Points	2014	04/2019 Review The Luigi Pira 2014 Barolo Serralunga speaks in soft, sensual whispers. This is a beautifully undertone expression that emits fine touches of wild berry, licorice and ash. To me, those slightly balsamic or herbal nuances remind me of dried ginger or perhaps the oil you get on your hands as you brush them over a plant of sage or rosemary. This is a wine I would happy drink today and tomorrow.
Pira	Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d’Alba	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2017
Pira	Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d’Alba	WS - Wine Spectator	95 Points	2013	02/2018 Review This smooth red hangs together beautifully, framing flavors of cherry, raspberry, wild herbs, mineral and tobacco. There's plenty of structure, yet this is all about balance and texture, ending with layers of fruit, underbrush and mineral. Best from 2022 through 2040.
Pira	Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d’Alba	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2014	09/2018 Review A firm and juicy 2014 with leather, light tar and dark-berry aromas and flavors. Medium body. Fresh finish. Drink or hold.
Pira	Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d’Alba	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2014	08/2018 Review The 2014 Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d'Alba is the only wine Giampaolo Pira made in 2014, and is a blend of all the best fruit from the Marenca, Margheria and Collina Rionda vineyards. Powerful and dense in the glass, but in the mid-weight style of the year, Pira's 2014 has a lot to offer. There is plenty of the depth and power readers have come to expect from Pira's wines, but naturally tempered by the personality of the year. Iron, smoke, cedar, savory herbs, tobacco and cured meats add to the wine's brooding, virile personality.
Pira	Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d’Alba	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2015	11/2019 Review The 2015 Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d'Alba is a gorgeous entry-level Barolo from Giampaolo Pira. Rich and dense, yet not at all overdone, the 2015 offers up a beguiling mix of Serralunga aromatics, fruit and structure. Orange peel, spice, dried flowers, mint and licorice all run through this rich, beautifully textured Barolo. The 2015 is truly a superb wine in its peer group. Don't miss it.
Pira	Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d’Alba	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2015	11/2021 Review The 2017 Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d'Alba is a tasty, straightforward Barolo to drink over the next decade or so. The 2017 is a bit lighter than most vintages, but that's not a bad thing at all for a wine meant to be enjoyed on the young side. Red cherry fruit, iron, mint, white pepper and chalk all lend complexity.
Pira	Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d’Alba	WA - Wine Advocate	92 Points	2015	06/2021 Review With fruit sourced from throughout this important Barolo subzone, the Luigi Pira 2017 Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d'Alba shows some ripeness with dried raspberry and sweet cherry. The wine delivers spice, smoke and tilled earth with some of the iron ore or rusty aromas that are so specific to this village in the Barolo appellation. To the palate, it delivers soft tannins and a mid-weight build with all the makings for another fine cut of steak.
Pira	Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d’Alba	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2018	01/2022 Review There is a good amount of cherry and red berry fruit in this expressive red, along with floral, wild herb and iron notes. Elegant and vibrant, with fine harmony and length. Best from 2024 through 2038. 1,500 cases made, 1,000 cases imported (Web only - 2022)
Pira	Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d’Alba	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2018	11/2022 Review The 2018 Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d'Alba is a rich, heady wine. Sweet macerated cherry, kirsch, mint, orange peel and sweet spice give the 2018 a decidedly racy, Mamboyant personality, its mid-weight structure notwithstanding. There is plenty of charm and allure, although the style is decidedly ripe to the point of being exotic.
Grasso	Barolo Giachini	WS - Wine Spectator	92 Points	2016	12/2020 Review This is spicy, its cherry, raspberry and floral notes shaded by vanilla, charred oak and tar accents. There is also a raisiny element, yet overall, this red feels balanced and there is ample fruit to offset the assertive tannins. Best from 2023 through 2039. 250 cases made, 100 cases imported.
Grasso	Barolo Giachini	GR - Gambero Rosso	1 Bicchiere	2016
Grasso	Barolo Giachini	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2015
Grasso	Barolo Giachini	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2015	01/2019 Review Entrancing, fragrant nose with roses and all manner of bright, leafy nuances on offer, as well as a strong thread of wild herbs and grasses and abundant red fruit. The palate has a very rich, sweet core of succulent, fleshy red-cherry flavor. The tannins are smooth and ripe. Great length here. Drink or hold.
Grasso	Barolo Giachini	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2015	11/2018 Review Grasso’s 2015 Barolo Giachini is dark, sensual and enveloping. Black cherry, plum, leather, smoke and tobacco add to an impression of gravitas as this brooding La Morra Barolo shows off its distinctive personality. This is one of the more potent wines in this range.
Seghesio	Barolo La Villa	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2016	10/2020 Review The 2016 Barolo La Villa is a beguiling wine that needs a bit of time in bottle to fully open up. Then again, it is a young Barolo, so that is very much to be expected. Dried herbs, mint, licorice, dark cherry, underbrush and a whole range of spiced/balsamic notes fill out the layers. Next to the straight Barolo, La Villa has more body, depth and texture. It is another fine effort from Seghesio.
Seghesio	Barolo La Villa	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2017	06/2021 Review Aromas of rich red cherries with notes of toasted vanilla and dried herbs follow through to a full body, picking up a black-truffle note. The tannins are firm, but manageable, even at this early stage. So tempting now, but better after 2023.
Seghesio	Barolo La Villa	WS - Wine Spectator	94 Points	2015	02/2020 Review Ripe and juicy, offering macerated cherry, currant, raspberry, loam and eucalyptus flavors. Firms up, with a tobacco element emerging on the long finish. Feels almost approachable now, until the dusty tannins kick in. Best from 2022 through 2042.
Seghesio	Barolo La Villa	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2016
Seghesio	Barolo La Villa	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2017
Seghesio	Barolo La Villa	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2014	01/2018 Review The 2016 Barolo la Villa is a more complete and elaborate wine compared to the classic Barolo also released now from Fratelli Seghesio. There is more depth here and less of that ripeness that I encountered in the other Barolo. This wine has more layers with dark fruit, licorice, iron ore and crushed limestone. These various aromatic elements come together with pretty harmony and focus. The finish is smooth and firmly structured, revealing an elegant and genuine personality. Fruit comes from the oldest vines in the Castelletto cru of Monforte d'Alba. Some 7,000 bottles were made.
Seghesio	Barolo La Villa	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2014	08/2018 Review The 2014 Barolo La Villa is laced with dark cherry, plum, woodsmoke, cedar, tobacco and licorice. Pliant and deep, the 2014 is impeccably layered from start to finish. The La Villa is a bit richer and darker than the straight Barolo, but both wines share a profile that leans more towards the floral/savory end of the spectrum, with the fruit pushed into the background.
Seghesio	Barolo La Villa	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2015	08/2019 Review The 2015 Barolo La Villa offers a bit more weight and density than the straight Barolo, but it, too, looks like it will offer its best drinking sooner rather than later. Pine, menthol and a whole range of balsamic inflections play off a core of dark red cherry and plum fruit in an inviting, mid-weight Barolo that will drink well right out of the gate. The 2015 has a good bit of underlying grip, but I am not sure the fruit will hold up for more than 10-15 years.
Seghesio	Barolo La Villa	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2015	01/2019 Review Light and bright strawberries and gently peppery elements, as well as light rose perfume. The palate delivers some plump, fleshy fruit with ripe tannins carrying red-cherry flavor in pure, youthful mode. Drink from 2022.
Seghesio	Barolo La Villa	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2016	07/2020 Review The 2016 Barolo la Villa is a more complete and elaborate wine compared to the classic Barolo also released now from Fratelli Seghesio. There is more depth here and less of that ripeness that I encountered in the other Barolo. This wine has more layers with dark fruit, licorice, iron ore and crushed limestone. These various aromatic elements come together with pretty harmony and focus. The finish is smooth and firmly structured, revealing an elegant and genuine personality. Fruit comes from the oldest vines in the Castelletto cru of Monforte d'Alba. Some 7,000 bottles were made.
Pira	Barolo Marenca	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2018	01/2022 Review This Barolo flashes its fruity side, with bright cherry and raspberry flavors accented by rose, tobacco and a hint of black pepper. Firms up yet remains vibrant, with a lingering, spicy aftertaste. Best from 2025 through 2042. 600 cases made, 200 cases imported.
Pira	Barolo Marenca	WA - Wine Advocate	92 Points	2011	04/2019 Review Despite the warm vintage, 2011 Barolo Marenca shows more freshness and balanced acidity than I would have expected. Opulent, with veins of ripe cherry and blackberry, this is a mid-weight wine that packs a powerful punch upon first inspection, but then it delivers more elegance and finesse once it hits the palate.
Pira	Barolo Marenca	WS - Wine Spectator	92 Points	2013	02/2018 Review Notes of menthol, medicinal herbs, juniper and eucalyptus swirl around the ripe cherry flavors in this aromatic Barolo, supported by a tough layer of tannins. Extends nicely on the finish, where the underbrush elements echo. Best from 2022 through 2036.
Pira	Barolo Marenca	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2015	11/2019 Review The 2015 Barolo Marenca is once again a wine of texture and volume, as it so often is, but there is also terrific aromatic nuance and layers of complexity to balance things out. Rose petal, sage, mint, sweet tobacco, licorice and wild cherry all run through this ample, super-inviting Serralunga Barolo. When I choose to drink a Pira Barolo, it is almost always Marenca. The 2015 is simply gorgeous. That's all there is to it.
Pira	Barolo Marenca	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2017
Pira	Barolo Marenca	JS - James Suckling	96 Points	2017	06/2021 Review Really gorgeous aromas of dried strawberries with hazelnut and cedar undertones, following through to a full body with real density of fruit and dusty, chewy tannins that finish long and intense. Vivid transparency at the end. Try after 2025.
Pira	Barolo Marenca	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2017	11/2021 Review The 2017 Barolo Marenca is quite understated in this vintage, and not the powerhouse it can be, although that core of strength, that is its key signature, is very much present. Bright red fruit, dried herbs, rose petal, mint and orange peel open with a bit of coaxing. The 2017 is quite a departure from what Pira fans are used to, and yet there is plenty to like.
Pira	Barolo Marenca	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2017	06/2021 Review The Luigi Pira 2017 Barolo Marenca reveals a bright note of sweet cherry or redcurrant that pops first from the bouquet. That pretty red fruit intensity is quickly followed by spice, earth, toasted hazelnut and candied orange peel. This is a graceful and smooth expression from a site in Serralunga d'Alba that is almost exclusively farmed by the Pira family, mostly replanted in 1990 and is said to be noted for its powerful Barolo.
Pira	Barolo Marenca	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2017	02/2022 Review Ripe red berries on the nose, tinged with some dark, nutty spice and pressed lilacs. Medium-to full-bodied with very fine, integrated tannins and a tight, spicy finish. This is quite closed at the moment, but the intense, balanced core is evident, waiting to flourish. Try from 2024.
Pira	Barolo Marenca	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2018	11/2022 Review The 2018 Barolo Marenca is a powerful, deep Serralunga Barolo. Wild dark cherry, spice, menthol, licorice, plum, dried herbs and mocha infuse the 2018 with tons of character. There is plenty of richness and intensity, but thankfully the bruising tannins of the past appear to have been tamed. There is a lot of wine here. This is a fine, fine showing.
Pira	Barolo Margheria	WS - Wine Spectator	94 Points	2013	02/2018 Review Notes of eucalyptus, juniper, cherry and fresh-cut grass are the highlights of this vibrant red. Steely, with a backbone of iron and a lingering finish. Best from 2022 through 2040.
Pira	Barolo Margheria	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2015	11/2019 Review Pira's 2015 Barolo Margheria is powerful and driven, with that backbone of tannin that always differentiates it in this range. Iron, smoke, tobacco, game, licorice and incense add layers of savory, feral intensity. Potent and a touch linear, the 2015 is long on character, but it also needs time for the tannins to soften. Even so, it has tons of potential. Chalk, white pepper and a floral linger on the vibrant finish. This is very nicely done.
Pira	Barolo Margheria	WS - Wine Spectator	94 Points	2015	02/2020 Review Menthol, tar and black cherry flavors highlight this taut red, picking up underbrush notes as this builds to a compact finish. Shows the dense, finely woven and steely character of Serralunga, with balance and grace. Best from 2023 through 2040. 400 cases made.
Pira	Barolo Margheria	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2017
Pira	Barolo Margheria	JS - James Suckling	95 Points	2017	06/2021 Review Aromas of tar, asphalt, dark fruit and bark. Plenty of blackberry and some dark cherry. It’s full-bodied and very tight with a linear, racy finish. Chewy and focused. Vertical, taking you down through the palate. Drink after 2024.
Pira	Barolo Margheria	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2017	11/2021 Review The 2017 Barolo Margheria is a beguiling Serralunga Barolo redolent of dried herbs, tobacco, menthol, graphite, licorice, crushed rock and blood orange. Tightly wound and not fully expressive, the 2017 needs a few years in bottle to soften. The 2017s nicely done.
Pira	Barolo Margheria	WA - Wine Advocate	92 Points	2017	06/2021 Review The Pira family farms several of the most important single-vineyard sites in Serralunga d'Alba, and this one has 50-year-old vines. The Luigi Pira 2017 Barolo Margheria offers a hint of the vintage ripeness with some wild strawberry and dried raspberry. In fact, those sweet fruit flavors emerge here in the Margheria more than they do in the other crus sites from this estate that are now on the market. That extra degree of softness gives this wine a more immediate and accessible personality.
Pira	Barolo Margheria	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2018	02/2022 Review Aromas of cherries and raspberries, enriched by perfumed oak. Full-bodied with a dense, silky bead of fruit and tannin that gives good length. The fruit and oak tannins are nicely integrated here, giving a grainy, velvety framework to the wine. The fruit persists nicely. Excellent quality here, but give it another couple of years for even better integration. Best from 2024.
Pira	Barolo Margheria	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2018	11/2022 Review The 2018 Barolo Margheria is gorgeous. Hints of truffle, orange peel, cedar, pipe tobacco and kirsch on the bouquet are immediately alluring. This deceptively mid-weight Serralunga Barolo offers tons of aromatic and flavor complexity. It's one of the finer recent versions I can remember tasting and a huge success for the vintage.
Corino	Barolo Riserva	JS - James Suckling	95 Points	2016	01/2022 Review Exquisite nose of ripe berries, notes of hot ash and even Sicilian capers. Full-bodied and silky with a dense, fruity core and well-integrated tannins. An excellent, flamboyant Barolo that’s almost ready to go, but will only gain from further cellaring. Enjoy from 2023.
Corino	Barolo Riserva	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2016	11/2021 Review The 2016 Barolo Riserva is terrific. Bright and perfumed, with striking transparency, the 2016 captures all of the finesse of this great La Morra site. Crushed flowers, sweet red berry fruit, mint and licorice fill out the layers nicely. This is such a classic expression of Rocche and La Morra.
Corino	Barolo Riserva	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2013
Corino	Barolo Riserva	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2013	01/2019 Review There’s very bright and attractive edge to the nose with fine, rose-like perfume and a wealth of light strawberries and red cherries, as well as dark chocolate. The palate has a smooth array of supple and lithe tannins that carry a wealth of reserved but intense fruit flavor. Drink or hold.
Corino	Barolo Riserva	JS - James Suckling	95 Points	2015	05/2021 Review Really floral with sweet, seductive fruit in the nose. Full-bodied with firm, velvety tannins, lots of gorgeous fruit and a long finish. This shows plenty of structure and depth. Try after 2024.
Corino	Barolo Rocche dell’ Annunziata	WA - Wine Advocate	90 Points	2017	06/2021 Review The Renato Corino 2017 Barolo Rocche dell'Annunziata is rich and darkly concentrated with plum, cherry and blackcurrant. There are additional background notes of spice, toasted hazelnut and campfire ember. With fruit from La Morra, this hot-vintage expression is indeed more powerful, concentrated and thickly layered overall. The tannins are still astringent, and although they will soften, I'm not sure they will ever fully integrate.
Corino	Barolo Rocche dell’ Annunziata	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2017	02/2022 Review Fragrant with cherry, plum, lavender, eucalyptus and menthol aromas and flavors, this red is polished and broad, building in intensity, with a vibrant structure and a lingering fruit and savory aftertaste. Best from 2024 through 2040. 250 cases made, 100 cases imported.
Corino	Barolo Rocche dell’ Annunziata	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2018	11/2021 Review The 2018 Barolo Roche dell'Annunziata is a very pretty and elegant wine. In 2018, there is maybe just a bit more nervousness and tannic spine than most years. Floral and spice accents lift the bright red/purplish fruit. At times relatively open and forward, while in other moments more restrained, the 2018 is full of complexity. This is nicely done.
Corino	Barolo Rocche dell’ Annunziata	GR - Gambero Rosso	3 Bicchieri	2014
Corino	Barolo Rocche dell’ Annunziata	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2015
Corino	Barolo Rocche dell’ Annunziata	GR - Gambero Rosso	3 Bicchieri	2016
Corino	Barolo Rocche dell’ Annunziata	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2017
Corino	Barolo Rocche dell’ Annunziata	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2014	01/2018 Review Very perfumed aromas of cherries, tar and cedar with hints of candied peel. Medium body and fine, silky tannins. A light finish that floats away. Drink now.
Corino	Barolo Rocche dell’ Annunziata	WS - Wine Spectator	92 Points	2014	10/2018 Review Savory, offering hay, eucalyptus, orange bitters and wild herb flavors, showing cherry notes underneath. Linear, firm and leafy, with a lingering finish. Best from 2022 through 2037.
Corino	Barolo Rocche dell’ Annunziata	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2014	11/2017 Review Corino's 2014 Barolo Rocche dell'Annunziata shows why this is such a privileged site. Deep, ample and intense, the 2014 is young, raw and not fully formed, and yet it offers considerable potential. Succulent red cherry, rose petal, mint, chalk and white pepper give the wine its signature aromatic lift and brightness. Here, too, the wine's persistence is notable.
Corino	Barolo Rocche dell’ Annunziata	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2015	01/2019 Review Very floral and cedary aromas, layered across dried strawberries and red plums. Oak dominates the palate for now, but there’s a very juicy core of concentrated fruit below that will unfurl in the next two to three years. Try from 2022.
Corino	Barolo Rocche dell’ Annunziata	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2015	02/2019 Review The 2015 Barolo Rocche dell’Annunziata is gorgeous. Aromatic, fresh and lifted, the 2015 captures all the pedigree of this great La Morra site. The interplay of dense fruit, perfumed aromatics and silky tannins that make wines from Rocche so compelling is very much in evidence. All the elements simply fall into place in a Barolo that is impeccable from start to finish.
Corino	Barolo Rocche dell’ Annunziata	WS - Wine Spectator	92 Points	2016	11/2020 Review Ripe cherry and plum fruit is matched to licorice, sweet spice and toasty oak notes in this smooth red, whose tannins are firm and refined, imparting balance. The finish resonates with the licorice and spice elements. Best from 2023 through 2040. 250 cases made, 100 cases imported.
Corino	Barolo Rocche dell’ Annunziata	JS - James Suckling	96 Points	2016	06/2020 Review Aromas of dried flowers, strawberries and cherries with some crushed stones. It’s full-bodied with firm, chewy tannins that are polished and beautiful. Shows the excellence of the vintage. Better after 2023.
Corino	Barolo Rocche dell’ Annunziata	VS - Vinous	96 Points	2016	11/2019 Review Rich, heady and exotic in its beauty, Corino's 2016 Barolo Rocche dell'Annunziata is a total stunner. In the glass, the 2016 Rocche is seamless and silky, with striking textural richness and persistence. Super-ripe red cherry, red plum, rose petal, mint and kirsch infuse the 2016 with layers of nuance. All the elements meld together in a rich, sumptuous Barolo that captures the essence of this great La Morra cru.
Corino	Barolo Rocche dell’ Annunziata	WA - Wine Advocate	94 Points	2016	07/2020 Review The Renato Corino 2016 Barolo Rocche dell'Annunziata shows a soft and slow approach with a silky textural fiber that glides seamlessly over the palate. That effortless lightless is the defining characteristic of this pretty La Morra Barolo made with fruit from 50-year-old vines. Red and blue fruits can be found at the core, and there is pretty spice and tar as well. This wine is accessible even at this early stage, suggesting a drinking window of 10-15 years. A mere 3,500 bottles were made.
Corino	Barolo Rocche dell’ Annunziata	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2017	05/2021 Review A dense, layered red with plums, orange peel, cedar and some mushrooms. Full-bodied and chewy, yet polished and pretty. Tight at the end. Give it time to open. Drink after 2025.
Corino	Barolo Rocche dell’ Annunziata	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2017	01/2021 Review The 2017 Barolo Rocche dell'Annunziata is such a pleasure to taste. I feel like I am in La Morra, in Rocche dell'Annunziata, looking down the patchwork of parcels on this steep hillside. Freshly cut flowers, mint, spice and sweet red/purplish berry fruit notes abound. More than anything though, the 2017 is distinguished by its silky tannins and exceptional balance. In a word: sublime.
Corino	Barolo Rocche dell’ Annunziata	VS - Vinous	95 Points	2019	11/2022 Review The 2019 Barolo Rocche dell'Annunziata is a gorgeous wine from Renato Corino. Bright and effusive, with captivating aromatic presence, the 2019 is all charm. Succulent dark cherry, cinnamon, blood orange, new leather, spice, sweet pipe tobacco and a kiss of French oak all meld together in a sumptuous Barolo that is all charm. In 2019, Corino opted to not make a Riserva, so all the barrels went into this bottling. Give the 2019 a few years to come together in bottle.
Corino	Barolo Roncaglie Stefano Corino	WA - Wine Advocate	92 Points	2017	06/2021 Review The Stefano Corino 2017 Barolo Roncaglie shows a pretty ruby hue and a robust, mid-weight style. The heat and dryness of the vintage contribute to that added sense of richness, overall concentration and the powerful 15% alcohol content. This wine reveals dark cherry fruit, spice, leather, tar and potting soil. Those spice aromas are especially attractive, with shadings of crushed stone and rusty nail.
Corino	Barolo Roncaglie Stefano Corino	WS - Wine Spectator	94 Points	2017	02/2022 Review An intense red, whose taut structure is interwoven with cherry, raspberry, rose, tar, licorice and leather flavors. Fluid, with a rearguard of dusty tannins on the finish, this is very harmonious and complex. Best from 2025 through 2043. 125 cases made.
Corino	Barolo Roncaglie Stefano Corino	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2018	11/2021 Review The 2018 Barolo Roncaglie (Stefano Corino) is a dark, potent La Morra Barolo. Black cherry, plum, chocolate, spice, menthol and licorice meld together effortlessly. This is an especially seamless Barolo with soft contours that amplify the generally lighter style of Santa Maria in a good way. Stefano Corino favors longer macerations at lower temperatures relative to the approach he and his father Renato take with the other Barolos in the range.
Corino	Barolo Roncaglie Stefano Corino	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2017	02/2021 Review The 2017 Barolo Roncaglie is absolutely gorgeous. Bright, effusive and so expressive, the Roncaglie is a total delight. Lifted aromatics and bright red/purplish fruit all race out of the glass. Refined, silky tannins, so rare in this vintage, add to its considerable appeal. Roncaglie is not one of the better sites in La Morra. This is as good as it gets.
Corino	Barolo Roncaglie Stefano Corino	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2016	11/2019 Review The 2016 Barolo Roncaglie is fabulous, especially considering Roncaglie is not exactly one of La Morra's top sites. Fresh, vibrant and wonderfully nuanced, the 2016 pulses with real energy and class. For this wine, Stefano Corino leaves more leaf cover in the summer, does a cold soak after harvest and works with a mix of French oak barriques and larger tonneaux, all departures from the approach taken by his father, Renato, with the other wines in the range. The Roncaglie, made from a parcel previously went into the straight Barolo, is an experimental bottling that spent two years in oak with no racking.
Corino	Barolo Roncaglie Stefano Corino	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2017
Grasso	Barolo Turnè	JS - James Suckling	95 Points	2016	12/2020 Review A tight, focused Barolo with strawberry, cherry, chocolate and citrus character. It’s full-bodied with a pretty center palate and density. A little shy now, but will open nicely with age. Drink after 2023.
Grasso	Barolo Turnè	WS - Wine Spectator	92 Points	2016	12/2020 Review Cherry and strawberry fruit lead off, with iron, underbrush and tea notes in supporting roles. It quickly firms up, the lively acidity working in tandem with the dusty tannins. All the parts are there, with elements of the fruit returning on the long finish. Best from 2023 through 2042. 250 cases made, 100 cases imported.
Grasso	Barolo Turnè	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2017	11/2021 Review The 2017 Barolo Turne is beguiling, complex and full of intrigue. Rose petal, orange peel, spice, mint, licorice and dried flowers lend tons of aromatic charm. The 2017 should offers 10-12 years of fine drinking.
Grasso	Barolo Turnè	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2018	01/2022 Review Some red-berry and red-plum character on the nose with added oak spice on the medium-bodied palate. Very light this year. Easygoing, to drink now.
Grasso	Barolo Turnè	GR - Gambero Rosso	1 Bicchiere	2017
Grasso	Barolo Turnè	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2015
Grasso	Barolo Turnè	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2015	02/2020 Review Floral and strawberry aromas and flavors highlight this elegant red. Firm, dusty tannins emerge as this works to a vibrant finish. Tar, tobacco and mineral elements lend complexity, while lively acidity drives the length. Best from 2023 through 2039.
Grasso	Barolo Turnè	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2015	06/2019 Review A fresh and bright nose with a wealth of wild strawberries and wild red cherries. The palate has a succulent array of fine, juicy tannins that carry tart red-cherry flavor. Beautifully precise, chalky tannins. Power with elegance. Try from 2022.
Grasso	Barolo Turnè	WE - Wine Enthusiast	91 Points	2013	05/2018 Review Aromas of violet, red-skinned berry and underbrush lead the way. The structured palate offers red plum, raspberry jam, licorice and white pepper alongside firm refined tannins. Drink 2020–2027.
Grasso	Barolo Turnè	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2015	11/2018 Review The 2015 Barolo Turnè is done with extended maceration and aged in cask, which gives the wines exotic, perfumed aromatics and tons of personality. Sweet red cherry, raspberry, mint, blood orange and star anise all lift from the glass. Translucent and super- expressive, the Turnè is another stellar wine in this range. Stylistically, the Turnè is a bit ethereal, but it is also impeccable, not to mention very beautiful.
Grasso	Barolo Turnè	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2016	11/2019 Review The 2016 Barolo Turnè offers an attractive combination of bold, rich and powerful sweet tobacco, cedar, dried herbs, menthol, licorice and spice all build in a beautifully layered, expressive Barolo loaded with dimension and complexity. The 2016 is a wonderfully deep and nuanced wine made very much in the mid-weight style of the year.
Pira	Barolo Vignarionda	WA - Wine Advocate	91 Points	2011	04/2019 Review Similar to the other Barolos from this vintage, the 2011 Barolo Vignarionda runs soft and is accessible in terms of its intensity and spice. What it lacks in complexity, it makes up for in muscle power and determination. Vignarionda is located in Serralunga d'Alba, so you are treated to a double dose of intensity from, first, the warm vintage and, second, the thicker soils of this growing site.
Pira	Barolo Vignarionda	GR - Gambero Rosso	3 Bicchieri	2012
Pira	Barolo Vignarionda	WS - Wine Spectator	92 Points	2015	01/2020 Review Ripe cherry and strawberry flavors are shaded by accents of rose, summer meadow and mint in this linear red. Though taut and unyielding now, all the components are in the right proportions, keeping this vibrant and long. Best from 2023 through 2040.
Pira	Barolo Vignarionda	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2017	11/2021 Review The 2017 Barolo Vignarionda is soft, fleshy and easygoing. All the elements are very nicely balanced. The Pira Vignarionda is a wine of proportion and harmony. Nothing sticks out. There is plenty of Rionda sensuality to play off the wine's understated, mid-weight personality.
Pira	Barolo Vignarionda	WA - Wine Advocate	94 Points	2017	06/2021 Review This is the proverbial red-meat Barolo with the structure and stature of both its territory and this emboldened, hot vintage. The Luigi Pira 2017 Barolo Vignarionda shows depth and width with a very rich quality of fruit. That primary intensity adds to the softness of the wine and its considerable textural fiber and layering. This full-bodied Barolo with fruit from Serralunga d'Alba will be remembered for its structure and ample staying power.
Pira	Barolo Vignarionda	JS - James Suckling	96 Points	2017	06/2021 Review Fresh and sweet berry aromas with cherries and dark strawberries to the flowers and spices. It’s full-bodied with layers of fine tannins and intense fruit. The wood comes out a little now, but it’s so impressive nonetheless. Great vineyard. One for the cellar. Try after 2026.
Pira	Barolo Vignarionda	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2017
Pira	Barolo Vignarionda	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2018	01/2022 Review A juicy red, with a beam of pure cherry permeating throughout, augmented by floral, iron, eucalyptus and black pepper notes. Firms up as this builds to a long, tightly wound finish, with more spice and mineral on the aftertaste. Best from 2025 through 2043. 350 cases made, 200 cases imported.
Pira	Barolo Vignarionda	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2018	02/2022 Review A tight nose with a blend of fresh red berries and nutshell-like oak. Mineral, floral and light minty notes lurk under the surface. Medium-to full-bodied and layered palate, where the fruit is further condensed by some firm tannin. Polished oak on the finish. Shows excellent promise and will blossom with a few more years in bottle. Nicely done for the vintage. Try from 2025.
Pira	Barolo Vignarionda	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2018	11/2022 Review The 2018 Barolo Vignarionda offers plenty of power and depth, but less in the way of Rionda character, and that's a shame. Big tannins and dense fruit are not especially interesting, especially not here. Rionda is quite possible Barolo's greatest grand cru. Time in the glass brings out some of the inner perfume and sweetness that makes the best wines from this site so alluring, but the style remains decidedly pushed.
Casa Di Terra	Bolgheri Moreccio	WA - Wine Advocate	90 Points	2020	07/2022 Review The 2020 Bolgheri Rosso Moreccio is a steel-fermented (and oak-aged) blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 10% Syrah. The wines plush and darkly saturated with big primary intensity that comes.
Casa Di Terra	Bolgheri Moreccio	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2021	09/2022 Review Slightly steely nose with red cherries, plums and wild herbs. Medium-bodied and crunchy on the palate with firm tannins. Not complex, but shows nice balance and freshness. Drink now or hold for a year.
Casa Di Terra	Bolgheri Moreccio	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2015	01/2018 Review Bright mulberries and plums with some blueberry hints, leading to a palate that has a very succulent, tangy and attractively fresh mouthfeel. Great depth of flavor and a raspberry-pastry finish. Drink now or hold.
Casa Di Terra	Bolgheri Moreccio	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2016	04/2018 Review A riper and more decadent nose than other 2016s from Bolgheri. It shows vanilla and resin, as well as plenty of fresh blackberries and spices. Full body, ripe yet structured tannins and a chewy finish. Drink in 2022. A blend of cabernet sauvignon, merlot and syrah.
Casa Di Terra	Bolgheri Moreccio	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2017	04/2019 Review The chocolate and walnut character to the ripe fruit is very pretty. Medium to full body, round tannins and a beautiful finish. Nicely crafted here. Drink after 2020.
Casa Di Terra	Bolgheri Mosaico	WA - Wine Advocate	92 Points	2019	07/2022 Review A pure expression of Merlot, the Casa di Terra 2019 Bolgheri Rosso Mosaico is soft and velvety from the outset with lots of black fruit, summer ripe cherry, some grilled herb and a spot of dusty mineral that adds an elegant frame around all that bold primary intensity. The wine is fermented in steel and 􀀁nishes in barrique. Annual production of Mosaico is about 20,000 bottles.
Casa Di Terra	Bolgheri Mosaico	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2020	08/2022 Review A fragrant nose of dark cherries, baked plums, roasted spices, olives and nutmeg. It’s medium-to full-bodied with firm, creamy tannins. Nicely chewy with a flavorful yet fresh long finish. Drink or hold.
Casa Di Terra	Bolgheri Mosaico	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2015	07/2018 Review A meaty nose showing charcuterie, blackberry pie, paprika and dried tobacco. Full body, ripe and round tannins and a chewy finish. Drink in 2020. A blend of merlot, cabernet franc and petit verdot.
Casa Di Terra	Bolgheri Mosaico	WA - Wine Advocate	91 Points	2015	05/2019 Review The blend is Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Syrah. The 2015 Bolgheri Rosso Mosaico shows large-scale intensity and a velvety voluptuous feel that coats the palate from start to finish. The wine is bold, rich and thickly textured. Oak spice, cinnamon and nutmeg fill in the rear.
Casa Di Terra	Bolgheri Mosaico	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2016	04/2019 Review The aromas of walnuts, blackcurrants and lavender are very pretty here. Medium to full body, tight and polished tannins and a delicious finish. Hard not to drink now, but a few more years of bottle age will offer rewards. Try after 2021.
Casa Di Terra	Bolgheri Mosaico	WA - Wine Advocate	91 Points	2016	05/2019 Review The 2016 Bolgheri Rosso Mosaico (100% Merlot) is distinguished by the oak tones that play a prominent role. The wine ages in barrique for 12 months, of which 20% is new oak. There are thick layers of spice, leather and cured tobacco folded into dark fruit, plum and blackberry confit. The wine probably needs another year or so of bottle aging before it reaches a better balance. Production is 15,000 bottles strong.
Casa Di Terra	Bolgheri Mosaico	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2017	08/2020 Review Enticing nose with fresh red berries, some grilled meat and cedar shavings and hay. Medium-to full-bodied with a compact bundle of integrated and fruit-coated tannins. Fruity finish, turning ever more savory and steely through the long aftertaste. Vibrant now. Give it a year or so to settle in. Best after 2021.
Casa Di Terra	Bolgheri Mosaico	DC - Decanter	92 Points	2018	06/2019 Review A fragrant, youthful nose dominated by red and black fruit, smokiness and earth. Crunchy and pleasant with a persistent finish.
Casa Di Terra	Bolgheri Superiore Casa Di Terra	VR - Veronelli	3 Stars	2016
Casa Di Terra	Bolgheri Superiore Casa Di Terra	JS - James Suckling	95 Points	2013	07/2018 Review A ripe berry character with vivid rose stems and petals that entice you with every whiff. Full body, round and lightly chewy tannins and an intense richness of fruit. Very intense cabernet franc flavors. Drink or hold.
Casa Di Terra	Bolgheri Superiore Casa Di Terra	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2016	08/2020 Review Aromas of currants, sweet tobacco and sage follow through to a medium to full body with medium ripe tannins that are polished and pretty. Drink or hold.
Casa Di Terra	Bolgheri Superiore Casa Di Terra	WA - Wine Advocate	90 Points	2016	12/2020 Review An interesting expression of Cabernet Franc, the Casa di Terra 2016 Bolgheri Superiore Casa di Terra is a dark, full-bodied red wine with distinctive aromas of cola, balsam herb and rosemary essence. You get plenty of dark plummy fruit, touches of charred meat, mesquite and some sweet baking spice or rum cake. There isn't much primary fruit here, but there are plenty of those balsam or medicinal tones. With some mild astringency on the tannins, you might try this one with a hearty winter meal of homemade beef stew. A mere 3,000 bottles were made.
Casa Di Terra	Bolgheri Superiore Maronea	VR - Veronelli	3 Stars	2017
Casa Di Terra	Bolgheri Superiore Maronea	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2019	08/2022 Review Aromas of plums, dark cherries, olives, dark chocolate, violets and some wild herbs. It's full-bodied with fine, firm tannins. Textured palate with dark cherries. Elegant and flavorful. Drink or hold.
Casa Di Terra	Bolgheri Superiore Maronea	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2019	07/2022 Review The Casa di Terra 2019 Bolgheri Superiore Maronea is all Cabernet Sauvignon (with 5,000 bottles made) that exhibits a dark and savory personality. Blackberry and plum cedes to 􀀁oral notes of dried rose and iris. With long aging in barrique, the wine shows big structure and some bitter astringency that needs more time to iron itself out. There is a smoky licorice savor at the very end.
Casa Di Terra	Bolgheri Superiore Maronea	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2017
Casa Di Terra	Bolgheri Superiore Maronea	JS - James Suckling	96 Points	2015	07/2018 Review Intense aromas of currants and crushed berries. Licorice and lavender. Full bodied with extremely well crafted and fine tannins that last for a long time. Hints of hazelnuts at the end. Gorgeous. Drink in 2022, but already a joy to taste.
Casa Di Terra	Bolgheri Superiore Maronea	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2016	08/2020 Review Aromas of dark berries and meat with some fresh mushrooms and fresh basil. Full-bodied with round, ripe tannins that are pretty and soft yet compact. Needs time to come together. A blend of cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc. Better after 2022.
Casa Di Terra	Bolgheri Superiore Maronea	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2016	05/2019 Review A pure expression of Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2016 Bolgheri Superiore Maronea is a full-bodied Tuscan red with elongated and intense aromas of black fruit, spice, leather and tilled earth. The wine is voluptuous and generous yet also contained by a firm tannic frame. The wine ages in oak for 18 months, of which only 10% are new barrels. The results are beautiful and balanced.
Casa Di Terra	Bolgheri Superiore Maronea	DC - Decanter	93 Points	2017	06/2018 Review A multidimensional wine showing dried red fruit, potpourri, earthiness and subtle oak spices. Wonderful body with bramble fruit and persistent finish.
Casa Di Terra	Bolgheri Vermentino	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2021	08/2022 Review Lemon peel, fennel and wet stones on the nose. A medium-bodied vermentino with fresh acidity that drives it to a dry, snappy closure with a faint stony edge. Drink now.
Casa Di Terra	Bolgheri Vermentino	WS - Wine Spectator	90 Points	2021	08/2022 Review Lemon peel, fennel and wet stones on the nose. A medium-bodied vermentino with fresh acidity that drives it to a dry, snappy closure with a faint stony edge. Drink now.
Putzenhof	Bozner Leiten Alto Adige	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2016	09/2018 Review Bright red. Perfumed herbs complement strawberry and violet on the enticing nose. Then light and lively, but with precise flavors of strawberry and red cherries complicated by flint, lavender and herbs. The 2016 Bozner Leiten finishes long with a hint of mineral dust and repeating notes of flowers. This overtly fruity wine features sneaky concentration. Very well done. The Bozner Leiten denomination is German for Colli di Bolzano, or “hills of Bolzano”. These wines are made with a minimum 85% Schiava varieties. Putzenhof’s version is roughly 85% Schiavas and 15% Pinot Nero and Lagrein.
Putzenhof	Bozner Leiten Alto Adige	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2017	10/2019 Review Good bright red. Sappy, primary, ripe aromas of red cherry liqueur, smoke and herbs plus an element of higher-acid red currants. Concentrated and pliant, with sweet red berry and red cherry flavors accented by a herbal note on the long back end. Lovely.
Sella	Bramaterra	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2011	06/2018 Review Sella's 2011 Bramaterra is gorgeous. Dark, supple and inviting, the 2011 is an excellent choice for drinking now and over the next few years. Soft contours and mid-weight structure add to the wine's considerable appeal. The 2011 is not the last word in complexity, but it is supremely delicious.
Sella	Bramaterra	WS - Wine Spectator	90 Points	2012	03/2019 Review Offers earth and game aromas, with sour cherry and mineral notes lurking beneath. The structure is firm yet lacy, staying balanced through the dense finish. Drink now through 2024.
Sella	Bramaterra	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2013
Sella	Bramaterra	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2013	03/2022 Review The 2013 Bramaterra is elegant, translucent and super-expressive. Deceptive in its mid-weight structure, the 2013 offers up sweet dried cherry, cedar, tobacco, crushed flowers and cinnamon. This is an especially restrained, translucent wine built on clean, fine lines.
Sella	Bramaterra	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2014	03/2022 Review The 2014 Bramaterra shows the power and intense mineral character that is typical of the appellation. Crushed rocks, white pepper, chalk, dried red berry fruit, cinnamon and orange peel all lend quite a bit of complexity. This is a decidedly taut, nervy wine but, more in a savory and mineral intensity than anything else.
Sella	Bramaterra	VR - Veronelli	3 Stars	2013
Sella	Bramaterra I Porfidi	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2010	08/2018 Review Plenty of soy sauce and balsamic vinegar on the nose with some maturing blackberries. Bold and rather tannic, this packs quite a punch at the mineral finish. Drink now.
Sella	Bramaterra I Porfidi	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2010	06/2018 Review The 2010 Bramaterra I Porfidi is understated and classy, with an airy, weightless personality to match. Savory herb, white pepper, cranberry and mint are some of the many nuances that give the 2010 its bright, aromatically intense feel. I Porfidi is 70% Nebbiolo, 20% Croatina and 10% Vespolina.
Sella	Bramaterra I Porfidi	WE - Wine Enthusiast	90 Points	2010	02/2019 Review This opens with subtle aromas of underbrush, dark culinary spice, pressed rose, a whiff of tar and mature berry. The smooth if rather evolved palate shows dried cherry, licorice, mint and a hint of iron alongside polished tannins. Drink soon to capture the fruit sensations.
Sella	Bramaterra I Porfidi	WS - Wine Spectator	90 Points	2010	01/2018 Review Cherry, rose, mineral and wild herb aromas and flavors mark this intense, linear red. Tight and firm, yet remains long. Nebbiolo, Croatina and Vespolina. Drink now through 2024. 275 cases made.
Sella	Bramaterra I Porfidi	GR - Gambero Rosso	1 Bicchiere	2011
Sella	Bramaterra I Porfidi	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2011	03/2022 Review The 2011 Bramaterra I Porfidi is an absolute delight. Crushed flowers, white pepper, mint, rosewater and blood orange give this mid-weight Bramaterra terrific aromatic presence. The 2011 is maybe just a bit ethereal, but its balance is top notch. Drink this beguiling Bramaterra over the next decade or so.
Sella	Bramaterra I Porfidi	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2012	03/2022 Review The 2012 Bramaterra I Porfidi is a wine of depth and substance. There's a real feeling of gravitas to the 2012. Ripe black cherry, game, licorice, smoke, gravel, spice and dried herbs all build. The 2012 is heady and exuberant, with plenty of both fruit and structure.
Sella	Bramaterra I Porfidi	VR - Veronelli	3 Stars	2011
Il Pino	Brunello di Montalcino	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2013	02/2018 Review Good medium ruby. Sexy, super-ripe aromas and flavors of crystallized red cherry, blackberry liqueur and figs. Plush, pliant and perfumed; not the last word in complexity but creamy and delicious already. The juicy finishing flavors of black cherry and licorice convey an almost candied ripeness. Finishes very long, with serious, broad tannins.
Il Pino	Brunello di Montalcino	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2014	01/2019 Review Aromas of leather, cherry, wool and stone follow through to a medium body, round and fine tannins and a savory finish. Delicious now.
Il Pino	Brunello di Montalcino	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2014	03/2019 Review Medium-dark red-ruby. Simple, easygoing aromas and flavors of red cherry, and red berries, plus ripe Mirabelle and yellow peach characterize this midweight bottling. Showcases outstanding balance and an undertone of wet stone to its clean, refreshing fruit-forward personality. Nicely persistent on the delicate, spicy finish. Another successful 2014 Brunello that tastes more like a very high quality Rosso di Montalcino but that will provide lots of drinking pleasure over the near term.
Il Pino	Brunello di Montalcino	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2016	11/2020 Review Masses of crushed cherries, cinnamon, clove, cedar and white smoke develop, as the slightly extroverted yet totally seductive 2016 Brunello di Montalcino blossoms in the glass. The silkiest of textures give way to tart red berries and spice, all propelled by vibrant acids, as salty minerals and fine tannins settle in. While structured and young, there’s still so much going on here, with a sweet and sour display of currants, cranberry and licorice lingering on.
Il Pino	Brunello di Montalcino	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2015	05/2020 Review The 2015 Fattoria del Pino Brunello opens with a zesty red berry display in its bouquet, complemented by sweetly-spiced violet and offset with a hint of animal musk, which gives the bouquet both a seductive fruity quality yet also an alluring rusticity. On the palate, soft textures play host to pure, sweet red fruits, contrasted by hints of confectionery spice and some of the prettiest inner florals I’ve ever experienced. The finish is long, as youthful tannins come forward, but it also remains balanced and feminine, echoing a mix of mineral-encased red berries. It’s a very pretty expression of Brunello and one that I enjoy quite a bit.
Boccella Rosa	Campania Aglianico	VS - Vinous	89 Points	2019	10/2021 Review Peppery herbs and florals mix with hints of camphor and black currants as the 2019 Aglianico opens in the glass. This is slender in feel with nervous acids that enliven its tart red fruits and hints of sour citrus. It leaves nuances of tangerine and blackberries to linger, along with a flourish of salty minerals. Enjoy this zesty Aglianico with a meal to allow it to work its charms.
Caggiano	Campania Bianco Fiagre	GR - Gambero Rosso	92 Points	2020	10/2021 Review The 2020 Bianco Fiagre, a blend of 70% Fiano and 30% Greco, is delicate and understated in the glass. Notes of pear, apple, crushed sea shells and dusty flowers can be found with coaxing. It's textures are luxuriously silky yet refined, with minerals-tinged orchard fruits and subtle hints of spice. There's excellent persistence through the finale, as a saturation of pit fruits and a salty flourish give way to honeyed inner florals. The Bianco Fiagre takes its time to fully blossom, but once it does, it's such a pure and harmonious wine. "Lovely" is the word that comes to mind.
Caggiano	Campania Bianco Fiagre	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2016	09/2018 Review Luminous yellow. The performed nose combines lemon, hazelnut, fresh herbs and vanilla. At once fresh and broad, but also chewy and dense; strong, harmonious acidity and a saline quality nicely frame the smooth midpalate. Plenty of stuffing here, but also very good sugar/acid/extract balance. Finishes with lovely length and lift.
Caggiano	Campania Bianco Fiagre	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2016	08/2018 Review A layered and complex white, this is dense and dry with lots of dried fruit, such as lemons and mangos. Full and flavorful. Long and intense. A real beauty. Drink now.
Caggiano	Campania Bianco Fiagre	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2017	09/2018 Review Bright straw. Aromas of pear and honey are complicated by botanical herbs. Enters rich and ripe, then turns brighter and fresher in the middle. Finishes spicy and delicately peppery, displaying a youthfully tannic quality. A blend of Fiano and Greco that offers clearly recognizable elements of both grape varieties (the vibrancy and herbal notes of cool-climate Fiano wines and the tannic nature and fruitiness of wines made with Greco). This strikes me as a very successful Fiagre, a wine I have never been particularly impressed by.
Caggiano	Campania Bianco Fiagre	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2018	09/2019 Review Bright straw-yellow. Sappy aromas of fresh nectarine, peach and herbs. Ripe and lush, with a simple set of flavors similar to the aromas but plenty of texture. Finishes with average length and good lemony cut.
Caggiano	Campania Falanghina	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2020	10/2021 Review The sweetly scented 2020 Falanghina wafts up with a dusty display of yellow flowers, incense and pear. It soothes with its glycerol-like textures, feeling more like nectar than wine, with ripe orchard fruits and hints of custard; all if kept in check by citrus-tinged acidity. For all of its fruit-forward intensity, this tapers off remarkably fresh and clean, leaving the palate perfectly set for another pleasurable sip.
Caggiano	Campania Falanghina	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2016	09/2018 Review Straw-yellow. Clean, fresh tropical fruit notes on the nose and in the mouth are lifted by bright acidity and flowers. Finishes long and very saline, delivering noteworthy acid cut.
Caggiano	Campania Falanghina	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2017	08/2018 Review Lots of peach-skin and pear aromas follow through to a full body, very bitter yet intriguing flavors and a long and intense finish. Quite oily, too. Unique Falanghina. Drink now.
Iovine	Campania Piedirosso	WS - Wine Spectator	91 Points	2019	06/2021 Review This fragrant, medium-bodied red is round and silky, layering a vibrant display of ripe damson plum and black raspberry fruit with a thread of garam masala and graphite and a streak of spicy, stone-laced mineral. Finely meshed and elegant, with the spice aromatics echoing on the lasting finish. Drink now through 2026. 4,100 cases made, 100 cases imported.
Colpaola	Canovaccio Marche Rosso	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2018	04/2020 Review The 2018 Colpaola Merlot Canovaccio is spicy and perfumed, showing depths of red and blue fruits that give way to hints of white pepper and violets. Soft textures are offset by zesty raspberry and spice, and vibrant acids tug at the senses while hints of fine tannin settle in. The finish is medium in length, framed by saline-minerals, with a lingering note of crushed blueberries and purple florals.
La Cadalora	Casetta Vallagarina Majere	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2015	09/2018 Review Bright ruby. Cardamom, marjoram and bay leaf complicate fresh red cherry and blueberry aromas on the enticing nose. Enters smooth, with silky tannins providing support to the luscious red and blue fruit flavors. A strong peppery note rises on the long herbal finish. Very juicy and fresh despite its size, this is made from a very rare Italian native grape called Casetta (also known as Lambrusco a Foglia Frastagliata). It’s a single vineyard wine that takes its name from the Majere vineyard.
Santa Lucia	Castel del Monte Bombino Nero Fior di Ribes	VS - Vinous	91	2017	05/2018 Review Bright pink. Pungent, floral red berries are complicated on the nose and in the mouth by sweet, ripe red berry and cherry nuances and a strong mineral under tone. This is quite good and will stand up to bigger white meat dishes too.
Santa Lucia	Castel del Monte Il Melograno	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2017	05/2021 Review The 2017 Nero di Troia Il Melograno boasts an extroverted bouquet of crushed raspberries, cedar shavings and balsamic spice. It's a silky and fruit-forward effort, with ripe red and blue berries balanced by a bump of juicy acidity. A saturation of fruit lingers, along with a subtle tug of framing tannin. There's a lot of immediate and balanced pleasure to be found here.
Santa Lucia	Castel del Monte Riserva Le More	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2015	05/2021 Review Spicy tangerine and sour cherries mix with hints of clove to form a slightly exotic and seductive display as the 2015 Nero di Troia Riserva Le More opens in the glass. This is velvety-smooth yet lifted in feel, with a pleasant inner sweetness to its ripe black fruits, nicely contrasted by the savory herbal tones that form toward the close. Pretty inner violet florals and lavender linger long as this tapers off only lightly structured. Certainly a ripe style of Nero di Troia, yet it's also hard to resist.
Centonze	Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2017	04/2021 Review The 2017 Cerasuolo di Vittoria wafts up dusty dried flowers, pine shavings and woodland berries. Its silky textures are soothing, complemented by blue and purple-tinged fruits, along with a balancing bitter twinge of sour citrus. The 2017 is persistent yet poised and only lightly structured, making for a very pleasant finale that keeps you coming back for more.
Centonze	Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2018	07/2022 Review Aromas of ripe strawberries, ground spice and dried flowers. Medium-bodied with fine, slightly tight tannins. Sour cherry and plum. Drink now.
Centonze	Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2018	06/2022 Review The darkly alluring 2018 Cerrasuolo di Vittoria wafts up with spiced black cherries and licorice lifted by violet florals and hints of camphor. The 2018 has a silky-palate feel with ripe, textural red and black fruits. It finished long yet clean, with rounded tannins and remarkable balance.
La Cadalora	Chardonnay Vallagarina	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2017	09/2018 Review Opaque straw yellow. Perfumed aromas of apple, pear and minerals are complicated by hints of tangerine and orange oil. Then bright, dense and juicy, with penetrating fresh citrus and pomaceous orchard fruit flavors that are layered and long. An outstanding Chardonnay, a real rarity from Italy.
Il Palazzino	Chianti Classico Argenina Gran Selezione	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2018	06/2022 Review The 2018 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Argenina is a total knock-out. Bright, aromatic and silky, the 2018 is pure class. Crushed flowers, mint, spice, licorice, tobacco and incense are some of the notes that grace this exquisite Chianti Classico. When I taste the best wines here, I often wonder why more producers aren't capable of this level of quality. Stellar.
Il Palazzino	Chianti Classico Argenina Gran Selezione	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2013	07/2017 Review Il Palazzino's 2013 Chianti Classico Argenina offers striking depth and density, with plenty of Sangiovese character. Herbs, black olives, licorice, smoke and game create a striking aromatic presence. The masculine personality of Sangiovese from the southern reaches of Chianti Classico comes through loud and clear in this super-expressive wine. *(note: now known as 'Argenina Gran Selezione')
Il Palazzino	Chianti Classico Argenina Gran Selezione	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2014	07/2017 Review The 2014 Chianti Classico Argenina is gracious, light on its feet and very pretty. This is an especially slender vintage for the Argenina, and yet all the elements are nicely balanced. Bright red fruit and floral notes give the wine its signature aromatic lift and freshness. There is plenty to like. *(note: now known as 'Argenina Gran Selezione')
Il Palazzino	Chianti Classico Argenina Gran Selezione	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2015	07/2019 Review A soft and silky red with plum and orange-peel flavors that are delivered in a medium-bodied, soft textured and creamy package. Drink and enjoy.
Il Palazzino	Chianti Classico Argenina Gran Selezione	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2015	07/2018 Review The 2015 Chianti Classico Argenina offers a super-intriguing combination of freshness and structure. Bright red berry fruit, wild flowers, sweet tobacco and a touch of new oak frame a gorgeous, inviting Chianti Classico endowed with terrific fruit intensity. *(note: now known as 'Argenina Gran Selezione')
Il Palazzino	Chianti Classico Argenina Gran Selezione	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2016	08/2020 Review The 2016 Chianti Classico Argenina is fabulous. When so many estates are releasing 2018s and 2017s, Il Palazzino presents a striking Chianti Classico from the great 2016 vintage that overdelivers big time. Dark and imposing, as these wines tend to be, the Argenina possesses remarkable balance and tons of complexity. Dark cherry, gravel, sage, mint and leather bring out the darker side of Sangiovese. The 2016 is intense in the glass, and yet retains so much Sangiovese translucence. Best of all, it is an absolute steal. Give the 2016 a few hours of air and prepare to experience Sangiovese and Chianti Classico in all its majesty. *(note: now known as 'Argenina Gran Selezione')
Il Palazzino	Chianti Classico Grosso Sanese Gran Selezione	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2011	07/2016 Review Il Palazzino's 2011 Chianti Classico Grosso Sanese is a big, powerful wine. Black cherry, plum, smoke, tobacco and licorice make a strong opening statement. Already showing signs of aromatic development, the 2011 is probably not destined to be a long-term ager despite its considerable heft and tannic clout. Even so, there is much to like. The personality of the warm, dry season comes through in the slightly roasted fruit profile. *(note: now known as 'Grosso Sanese Gran Selezione')
Il Palazzino	Chianti Classico Grosso Sanese Gran Selezione	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2012	07/2017 Review Tasted from tank just prior to bottling, the 2012 Chianti Classico Grosso Sanese is rich, ample and creamy. Red cherry, plum, rose petal and exotic spice notes all flesh out in the glass. The 2012 is an especially racy, silky Grosso Sanese with midweight structure, silky tannins and fine balance. Best of all, the 2012 will drink well pretty much upon release. *(note: now known as 'Grosso Sanese Gran Selezione')
Il Palazzino	Chianti Classico Grosso Sanese Gran Selezione	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2013	07/2019 Review Il Palazzino's 2013 Chianti Classico Riserva Grosso Sanese is a gorgeous wine for drinking now and over the next decade or so. Sweet tobacco, iron, smoke, game and anise give the 2013 lovely aromatic nuance and a level of complexity that only appears with aging. The tannins could use a bit more time to soften, but there is plenty to like. Readers should expect a potent, muscular style. *(note: now known as 'Grosso Sanese Gran Selezione')
Il Palazzino	Chianti Classico Grosso Sanese Gran Selezione	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2013	07/2019 Review This is linear and juicy with chocolate, cedar and cherry aromas and flavors. Medium body and a flavorful finish that shows length and intensity. Needs a year or two to soften. Better after 2020.
Il Palazzino	Chianti Classico Grosso Sanese Gran Selezione	VS - Vinous	95 Points	2015	08/2020 Review The 2015 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Grosso Sanese is a powerful, brooding wine. A rush of sweet red cherry and floral notes appears first as the Grosso Sanese shows off its personality. The style is super-classic, with the intensity of the year peaking through just a touch of volatile acidity that is at the limit, but adds character here. Blood orange, sage, mint and pomegranate appear later, adding to a real feeling of exoticism. The 2015 is undeniably quirky, but also a wine that you want to taste over and over. *(note: now known as 'Grosso Sanese Gran Selezione')
Il Palazzino	Chianti Classico Grosso Sanese Gran Selezione	VS - Vinous	96 Points	2016	06/2022 Review Il Palazzino's Chianti Classico Grosso Sanese is often one of the great wines of Chianti Classico, as it is once again in 2016. Dark, somber and explosive, the 2016 possesses off the charts intensity to match its brooding personality. Black cherry, scorched earth, tobacco, licorice and incense hit the palate. Deep and layered in the glass, the 2016 is super-impressive. What a wine! *(note: now known as 'Grosso Sanese Gran Selezione')
Fontaleoni	Chianti Colli Senesi	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2016	07/2017 Review The 2016 Chianti Colli Senesi is bright, punchy and absolutely delicious. There is a slight element of rusticity, especially in the tannins, but not enough to detract from the wine's pure pleasure. After all, we are talking about Sangiovese.
Le Calcinaie	Chianti Colli Senesi	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2015	04/2018 Review Aromas of raspberries, plums and dark chocolate. Medium body, soft and juicy tannins and a precise finish. Drink now.
Le Calcinaie	Chianti Colli Senesi	WS - Wine Spectator	91 Points	2016	12/2018 Review Sleek and juicy, framing the black cherry and black currant flavors with lift and focus. Finishes with finesse and an extension of the fruit flavors, tinged by earth and tea details. Offers lightly dusty tannins. Drink now through 2024.
Le Calcinaie	Chianti Colli Senesi	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2018	07/2019 Review Lots of primary fruit here, such as raspberries and bilberries, intermingling with citrus and spices. Medium body, fine acidity and a fruity finish. Drink now.
Le Calcinaie	Chianti Colli Senesi	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2018	07/2019 Review The 2018 Chianti Colli Senesi is a fresh, vibrant red to drink now and over the next few years. Sweet tobacco, cedar, mint and anise overtones add aromatic nuance to a core of sweet red Sangiovese fruit. The purity of the flavors and the wine's sheer deliciousness are both notable. Medium in body, perfumed and light on its feet, the 2018 is another winner from Simone Santini. Best of all, the 2018 is a screaming value.
Le Calcinaie	Chianti Colli Senesi	WE - Wine Enthusiast	90 Points	2019	07/2021 Review Underbrush, dark-skinned berries and ground clove mingle with a whiff of fragrant purple flowers on this 100% Sangiovese. Tangy and full-bodied, the savory palate doles out succulent black cherry, star anise and a hint of baking spice set against taut, dusty tannins and bright acidity. Drink through 2023. Editor's Choice
Le Calcinaie	Chianti Colli Senesi	WS - Wine Spectator	91 Points	2019	02/2021 Review Saturated flavors of black cherry, black currant, violet and iron mark this fleshy red, which is dense, yet the ripe, sweet fruit persists.
Le Calcinaie	Chianti Colli Senesi	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2020	09/2021 Review The 2020 Chianti Colli Senesi is an absolute delight. Fresh, gracious and medium in body, the 2020 is super-refined from start to finish. Crushed berry fruit, spice and red flowers give this aromatic, gracious Chianti so much appeal. The 2020 is a total charmer. That’s all there is to it.
Le Calcinaie	Chianti Colli Senesi	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2021	06/2022 Review The 2021 Chianti Colli Senesi is fabulous. Rich and punchy, the 2021 offers quite a bit of intensity in its dark red Sangiovese fruit. It's a terrific wine in its peer group and for the appellation, although I must say the 14.5% alcohol is a bit surprising.
Le Calcinaie	Chianti Colli Senesi Riserva Santa Maria	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2012	07/2018 Review The 2012 Chianti Colli Senesi Riserva Santa Maria is deep, fleshy and super-expressive. Succulent dark cherry and plum fruit are pushed forward in this open-knit, inviting Riserva. There is more than enough tannin and overall structure to provide rewarding drinking for at least a number of years.
Le Calcinaie	Chianti Colli Senesi Riserva Santa Maria	WA - Wine Advocate	91 Points	2012	05/2019 Review The 2012 Chianti Colli Senesi Riserva Santa Maria (made with organically farmed fruit) has taken on a very interesting and attractive evolutionary trajectory. The bouquet is redolent of balsamic tones that suggest eucalyptus oil, cola and licorice. To my nose, that eucalyptus tone is by far and long the most defining. The wine is clean and direct in terms of mouthfeel, with a polished, almost glossy shine to those tannins.
Le Calcinaie	Chianti Colli Senesi Riserva Santa Maria	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2013	07/2019 Review I like the dried fruit and fruit cake here, even though it heads into slightly jammy territory. Full-bodied, round and spicy with lots of candied plum cake. With a little more freshness, this could be outstanding. Drink now.
Le Calcinaie	Chianti Colli Senesi Riserva Santa Maria	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2015	03/2021 Review This is beginning to mature, offering woodsy, mushroom and leather flavors to accompany its fading cherry and plum fruit. Balanced and long, with notes of bitter almond, iron and tobacco adding depth. Drink now through 2036. 200 cases made, 30 cases imported.
Le Calcinaie	Chianti Colli Senesi Riserva Santa Maria	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2016	09/2021 Review The 2016 Chianti Colli Senesi Riserva Santa Maria is one of the best wines I have tasted from the appellation. Succulent dark cherry, plum, spice, lavender, licorice and earthy undertones all open in the glass. There is a bit of tannin and oak that needs to resolve, but overall, the 2016 is so impressive. It is quite simply one of the most complete and alluring wines I have tasted from Colli Senesi.
Le Calcinaie	Chianti Colli Senesi Riserva Santa Maria	WS - Wine Spectator	90 Points	2016	11/2021 Review A core of saturated black cherry and blackberry fruit is framed by earth and Tuscan herbs in this lively, solidly built red, which ends with a dense matrix of tannins and persistent savory accents. Sangiovese and Canaiolo. Best from 2023 through 2032. 250 cases made, 30 cases imported.
Lucignano	Chianti Lucignano	VS - Vinous	89 Points	2020	09/2021 Review The 2020 Chianti is bright, fresh and absolutely delicious. Readers will have a very hard time finding a Chianti that delivers so much pure pleasure for the money. Bright red berry fruit, spice and floral accents lend quite a bit of character to this nervy mid-weight Chianti.
Sella	Coste della Sesia Nebbiolo Orbello	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2017
Sella	Coste della Sesia Nebbiolo Orbello	WS - Wine Spectator	90 Points	2017	03/2020 Review The vibrant structure enhances the cherry, raspberry, licorice and mineral flavors in this red. Supple and harmonious, with a long, moderately gripping finish. Nebbiolo, Barbera, Croatina, Vespolina and Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now through 2024.
Sella	Coste della Sesia Nebbiolo Orbello	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2018	03/2022 Review The 2018 Coste della Sesia Orbello is a gorgeous entry-level offering from Sella. Bright and nuanced, the 2018 impresses with its striking purity. Sweet red cherry, plum, cedar, dark spice and earthy undertones are all laced together. Clean mineral notes add vibrancy throughout. The purity of the flavors is so enticing.
Sella	Coste della Sesia Rosato Majoli	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2017	05/2018 Review Luminous orange-pink. Yellow orchard fruit, chalk, and puff pastry on the nose. Then bright and well-delineated, with a full-bodied, tactile and fresh mouthfeel. Finishes long and complex.
Sella	Coste della Sesia Rosato Majoli	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2018
Sella	Coste della Sesia Rosato Majoli	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2018	05/2019 Review Bright, medium orange-tinged pink. Delicate aromas of white flowers, coriander and strawberry. Then much richer and riper in the mouth, with flavors of lush strawberry, herbs and peach. Bright acidity keeps this rather dense Rosato lively and fresh. The finish is long and savory. Lots of flavor here.
Sella	Coste della Sesia Rosato Majoli	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2019
Sella	Coste della Sesia Rosato Majoli	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2019	05/2020 Review The 2019 Rosato Majoli wafts up from the glass with a perfumed display of Nebbiolo fruit, showing fresh strawberry and cherry, with sweet herbs, evolving more toward ripe green melon with hints of citrus. On the palate, it washes across the senses with ripe orchard fruits, creamy in texture, yet also spicy, propelled by vibrant acidity. The finish is medium in length, resonating on pretty inner florals, a twang of yellow citrus, and salty minerals. This is simply a pleasure to taste.
Sella	Coste della Sesia Rosato Majoli	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2020	05/2021 Review The 2020 Majoli is so pretty and perfumed, showing dusty dried flowers and hints of sweet spice, then young strawberries and crushed stone. It’s soothing and soft, with a pleasant inner sweetness offset by vibrant acidity, giving way to citrus-tinged red berries and hints of melon that linger long. There’s so much pleasure to be had from this varietal Nebbiolo Rosato, which comes across fruit-forward yet wonderfully balanced and juicy in nature.
Sella	Coste della Sesia Rosato Majoli	VR - Veronelli	2 Stars	2019
Cavalchina	Custoza	WE - Wine Enthusiast	90 Points	2017	09/2018 Review Enticing scents of white spring flower and yellow stone fruit float out of the glass. Reflecting the nose, the tangy, savory palate offers mature apricot and ripe yellow apple while a white-almond note carries the finish.
Cavalchina	Custoza Superiore Amedeo	WE - Wine Enthusiast	92 Points	2019	11/2020 Review Savory and delicious, this opens with alluring aromas of yellow spring wildflowers and ripe white stone fruit. Made with Garganega, Fernanda, Trebbiano Toscana and Trebbianello, it's delicious and loaded with finesse, delivering creamy white peach, Bartlett pear and lemon drop candy before closing on an almond note. While it's great now, it will also age and develop even more depth. Drink through 2027.
Cavalchina	Custoza Superiore Amedeo	GR - Gambero Rosso	3 Bicchieri	2014
Cavalchina	Custoza Superiore Amedeo	GR - Gambero Rosso	3 Bicchieri	2015
Cavalchina	Custoza Superiore Amedeo	GR - Gambero Rosso	3 Bicchieri	2016
Cavalchina	Custoza Superiore Amedeo	GR - Gambero Rosso	3 Bicchieri	2019
Cavalchina	Custoza Superiore Amedeo	WE - Wine Enthusiast	92 Points	2016	09/2019 Review A blend of Garganega, Fernanda, Trebbiano Toscana and Trebbianello, this boasts enticing scents of Spanish broom, hawthorn and ripe orchard fruit. The elegant savory palate delivers ripe golden apple, creamy peach and tangy citrus alongside bright acidity. A hint of almond closes the finish.
Cavalchina	Custoza Superiore Amedeo	WA - Wine Advocate	89 Points	2019	12/2021 Review The Cavalchina 2019 Custoza Superiore Amedeo is a refreshing blend of Garganega, Fernanda, Trebbiano Toscano and Trebbianello. The wine reveals easy aromas of citrus, apricot and cooked pear. There are hints of honey as well, and this translates to the palate and the wine's medium-lean texture. This release of 30,000 bottles represents a good-value white to pair with a flaky fish platter.
Boschis	Dogliani Pianezzo	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2015	01/2018 Review Full-on black-cherry nose that is really bright in spite of the ripe vintage. A great balance of fruit and slightly sappy tannins. The finish is very clean. Drink or hold.
Boschis	Dogliani Pianezzo	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2016	06/2018 Review The 2016 Dogliani Vigne in Pianezzo is done in a somewhat linear style for Boschis that emphasizes persistence and energy more than overt fruit. Bright red cherry, mint and floral notes give the 2016 its distinctive high- toned personality.
Boschis	Dogliani Pianezzo	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2020	09/2021 Review The 2020 Dogliani Pianezzo is bright, racy and full of energy. Blood orange, mint, red cherry, pomegranate and crushed rocks lend striking vibrancy. In 2020, the Pianezzo is especially fine. I very much like the freshness here.
Boschis	Dogliani Pianezzo	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2021	11/2022 Review The 2021 Dogliani Pianezzo is bright, punchy and full of character. Ripe red-fleshed fruit intermingled with spice and floral notes meld together in this vibrant, juicy Dogliani from Boschis. The Pianezzo is not the most complex wine in this range, but it is certainly among the most delicious.
Boschis	Dogliani Superiore Pianezzo Vigna Dei Prey	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2015	02/2019 Review The 2015 Dogliani Superiore Vigna dei Prey is all class. Deceptively medium in body in this vintage, the Vigna del Prey is all about grip and tension. A host of mineral, graphite, lavender and blueberry overtones are laced together in this deceptively mid-weight, polished Dogliani.
Boschis	Dogliani Superiore Pianezzo Vigna Dei Prey	WS - Wine Spectator	90 Points	2015	12/2018 Review Ripe flavors of blackberry, plum, spice and carob mark this rich, concentrated red. The dense tannins are well-integrated on the finish. Drink now through 2023.
Boschis	Dogliani Superiore Pianezzo Vigna Dei Prey	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2016	08/2018 Review The highlight in this range from Boschis, the 2016 Dogliani Superiore Vigna dei Prey is laced with the essence of blackberry jam, black cherry, licorice, graphite, cloves, menthol and new leather. Dark, powerful and sumptuous, the Vigna dei Prey shows off the richer side of Dolcetto to great effect. But what I love most about the Vigna dei Prey is its ability to be unapologetically flamboyant and yet not at all overdone. There is so much to love in the 2016.
Boschis	Dogliani Superiore Pianezzo Vigna Dei Prey	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2017	08/2019 Review Exotic and bold, the 2017 Dogliani Superiore Vigna dei Prey is full of character. Inky dark fruit, chocolate, cloves, licorice and menthol are all generously sketched in this unctuous yet mid-weight Dolcetto. Even with all of its overt fruit, the 2017 possesses quite a bit of tannic clout. I would give it at least a few more months in bottle.
Boschis	Dogliani Superiore Pianezzo Vigna Dei Prey	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2018	09/2021 Review The 2018 Dogliani Superiore Vigna dei Prey is a gorgeous, exotic wine. Blackberry, lavender, spice, tobacco, menthol and licorice give the Prey quite a bit of depth, but the 2018 is not as rich as some previous editions, not a bad thing at all. Once again, the Vigna dei Prey is a wine of real character and personality. I would open it at least an hour in advance, as the tannins are searing.
Boschis	Dogliani Superiore Pianezzo Vigna Dei Prey	WA - Wine Advocate	92 Points	2018	07/2020 Review This is a real beauty, a wine that shows lots of dark fruit and concentration with blackberry, black cherry and plum. The Boschis Francesco 2018 Dogliani Superiore Pianezzo - Vigna dei Prey offers balanced and intense aromas, making for a great first impression. This wine is aged in stainless steel only. It invites a cheeseburger cooked rare with wedge fries, bacon and guacamole. There are dusty, salty notes at the back of all that black fruit. Exactly 2,666 bottles were made.
Boschis	Dogliani Superiore Pianezzo Vigna Dei Prey	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2018
Boschis	Dogliani Superiore Pianezzo Vigna Dei Prey	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2019	09/2021 Review The 2019 Dogliani Superiore Vigna dei Prey is packed with rich scents of blueberry, blackberry jam, gravel, lavender, spice, menthol and chocolate. In 2020, the Prey is brisk and beautifully delineated, a wine of persistence more than just body. It, too, is impressive.
Boschis	Dogliani Superiore Pianezzo Vigna Dei Prey	WA - Wine Advocate	92 Points	2019	06/2021 Review The Boschis Francesco 2019 Dogliani Superiore Pianezzo - Vigna dei Prey reveals lovely darkness and freshness, with punchy dark blackberry fruit to drive the message home. There is a raw and natural character that only the Dolcetto grape can bring. This, along with its acidity and freshness of fruit, is what ultimately makes it so food friendly, especially with a pizza or an easy pasta. This was a release of 3,612 bottles and 16 magnums.
Boschis	Dogliani Superiore Pianezzo Vigna Dei Prey	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2020	11/2022 Review The 2020 Dogliani Superiore Pianezzo - Vigna de Prey is laced with raspberry jam, white flowers, cinnamon and dried rose petals. Medium in body, but with notable depth and tons of fruit intensity the Vigna dei Prey is once again a standout.
Boschis	Dogliani Superiore Pianezzo Vigne Sorì San Martino	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2015	06/2018 Review A supremely elegant wine, the 2015 Dogliani Superiore Vigne Sori' San Martino has so much to offer. A rush of wild cherry, pomegranate, mint, sweet tobacco, licorice and dried herbs makes a strong opening statement. Medium in body and beautifully persistent, the 2015 is absolutely striking from the very first taste. Bright floral notes, rose petal and red plum add the closing shades of nuance in a wine that shows the dolcetto grape at its more refined.
Boschis	Dogliani Superiore Pianezzo Vigne Sorì San Martino	WA - Wine Advocate	92 Points	2015	12/2018 Review An intense, powerful version, this boasts a vibrant and muscular structure upholding plum, black cherry, spice and earth flavors. The dense, compact finish suggests decanting now or aging for a few years. Drink now through 2024.
Boschis	Dogliani Superiore Pianezzo Vigne Sorì San Martino	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2016	08/2018 Review The 2016 Dogliani Superiore Vigne Sori' San Martino is powerful and driven, with a distinctly earthy, savory style that differentiates it in this lineup. Game, white pepper, smoke, wild red cherry and dried rose petal add striking nuance to this potent, deeply flavored Dogliani. Drink it over the next handful of years.
Boschis	Dogliani Superiore Pianezzo Vigne Sorì San Martino	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2017	08/2019 Review The 2017 Dogliani Superiore Vigne Sori' San Martino is one of the most complete wines in this range from Boschis. Sweet red plum fruit, floral overtones and spice notes all meld together in the glass. The 2017 is powerful and rich, with quite a bit of supporting structure, and just impeccable overall balance. This is impressive stuff.
Boschis	Dogliani Superiore Pianezzo Vigne Sorì San Martino	WA - Wine Advocate	92 Points	2018	07/2020 Review The Boschis Francesco 2018 Dogliani Superiore Pianezzo - Vigne Sorì San Martino offers a dark and layered bouquet with exciting floral highlights of dark rose and pressed violet. The wine appears full-bodied at first, but upon second inspection, the fruit reveals a light and loose character. Blackberry and sour cherry add to the significant primary intensity of the bouquet. Fruit is harvested from 70-year-old vines spread over a two-hectare plot with important, labor-intensive slopes (with inclines ranging from 35% to 55%). As a result, all vineyard work is done by hand and a mere 2,000 bottles were produced.
Boschis	Dogliani Superiore Pianezzo Vigne Sorì San Martino	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2018	09/2021 Review The 2018 Dogliani Superiore Vigne Sori' San Martino is another terrific wine in this range from Boschis. Dark red cherry, red plum, mocha, wild flowers, licorice and spice build as this sumptuous, rich Dogliani shows off its total allure. Deep and fleshy, with striking balance, the 2018 is superb. Silky tannins and lifted floral accents add to its considerable appeal.
Boschis	Dogliani Superiore Pianezzo Vigne Sorì San Martino	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2019	09/2021 Review The 2019 Dogliani Superiore Vigne Sori' San Martino is a big, dense wine. Black cherry, smoke, tobacco, game, incense, dried herbs and rose petal build in a Dogliani that exudes power and breadth. Another year or two in bottle will help soften the formidable tannins. Readers will find a wine of tremendous distinction.
Boschis	Dogliani Superiore Pianezzo Vigne Sorì San Martino	WA - Wine Advocate	92 Points	2019	06/2021 Review Here's another Dolcetto from Boschis Francesco that shows thickly layered dark fruit, this time with blackberry preserves and black cherry. The 2019 Dogliani Superiore Pianezzo - Vigne Sorì San Martino is rich and very intense, wrapping thickly over the palate in crashing waves. This Dolcetto has a medium finish, but it shows a lot of volume on the mid-palate. There is some drying mineral on the close. Some 3,894 bottles and 16 magnums were released.
Boschis	Dogliani Superiore Pianezzo Vigne Sorì San Martino	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2020	11/2022 Review The 2020 Dogliani Superiore Vigne Sori' San Martino is packed with blue/purplish fruit, lavender, licorice, incense, gravel, scorched earth smoke and cured meats. This potent, muscular Dogliani has much to offer in a hearty, rustic style Give the tannins a vear or two to soften.
Boschis	Dogliani Superiore Vigna Del Ciliegio	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2015	08/2018 Review The 2015 Dogliani Superiore Vigna del Ciliegio is plump, juicy and forward, all of which give it tons of immediacy and sheer appeal. Soft curves and ripe, racy, red cherry/raspberry fruit add character and personality to this racy, inviting Barbera. The Vigna del Ciliegio is the most overt and fruity of the single-vineyard Dogliani in this range.
Boschis	Dogliani Superiore Vigna Del Ciliegio	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2016	08/2019 Review The 2016 Dogliani Superiore Vigna del Ciliegio is a powerful wine. Swaths of tannin add to its imposing, brooding personality. Smoke, tobacco, leather, licorice, scorched earth and black fruits all run through this decidedly potent, backward Dogliani. There is no shortage of personality, but readers need to be patient, as the wine is quite reticent at this stage.
Boschis	Dogliani Superiore Vigna Del Ciliegio	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2016	07/2020 Review The Boschis Francesco 2016 Dogliani Superiore Vigna del Ciliegio opens to a dark and almost impenetrable appearance with blackish ruby highlights. This wine stands out thanks to an extra year of aging (with one year in large oak casks and 10 months in stainless steel), awarding us a different perspective on the Dolcetto grape. The intensity of the fruit has carefully subsided, and the wine glides over the palate with added tar, spice and truffle. This is a special red wine from Piedmont with fruit from southwest-facing 60-year-old vines planted in heavy calcareous clay soils. A precious few 1,600 bottles were released. I highly recommend this wine for its terrific value.
Boschis	Dogliani Superiore Vigna Del Ciliegio	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2017	08/2021 Review The 2017 Dogliani Superiore Vigna del Ciliegio is a bold, brawny wine. Big tannins give the 2017 quite a bit of presence, and yet there is more than enough fruit to balance things out. Wild cherry, blood orange, smoke, incense and game build in the glass. The Vigna del Ciliegio is another very serious wine from Boschis. Complex, dynamic and full of character.
Boschis	Dogliani Superiore Vigna Del Ciliegio	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2017	06/2021 Review This is a really lovely expression from a hot vintage, with so much extra richness and big intensity. The aromas on the Boschis Francesco 2017 Dogliani Superiore Vigna del Ciliegio are almost overblown, with cherry liqueur, creamy crème de cassis and a syrupy texture. There is some dryness on the palate, but this grape and this vintage just click like lock and key. This was a release of 1,668 bottles and 16 magnums.
Boschis	Dogliani Superiore Vigna Del Ciliegio	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2019	11/2022 Review The 2019 Dogliani Superiore Pianezzo - Vigna del Cliegio is a dark, brooding wine. Black cherry, incense, smoke, licorice, melted road tar and gravel give this broad-shouldered, deep Dogliani tons of intensity. The tannins are firm, but nicely balanced. Give this 6-12 months in bottle or a good decant.
Corino	Dolcetto d’Alba	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2019	09/2021 Review The 2019 Dolcetto d'Alba is forward, juicy and very easy to like. Sweet red cherry, plum and spice give this fleshy Dolcetto with soft contours tons of immediacy and sheer appeal. Pretty floral notes lift the finish.
Corino	Dolcetto d’Alba	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2020	11/2021 Review The 2020 Dolcetto d'Alba, from a vineyard in Roddino, is fabulous. Deep, fleshy and explosive, the 2020 shows how magical Dolcetto can be in the right place. Inky dark fruit, licorice, lavender and chocolate infuse the 2020 with tons of character. The 2020 is superb.
Albino Rocca	Dolcetto d’Alba	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2021	11/2022 Review The 2021 Dolcetto d'Alba captures all the elegance of this late-ripening vintage. Fresh and aromatic, with striking depth, the 2021 is lights out. A burst of dark red cherry, plum, rose petal and lavender lingers on the impossibly long finish. The 2021 is the best Dolcetto here in recent memory.
Seghesio	Dolcetto d’Alba	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2020	06/2021 Review A bright young dolcetto with clean, plummy fruit and a characteristic fruit-tea note. Medium body with fresh acidity and a crisp feel. Drink now.
Seghesio	Dolcetto d’Alba	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2020
Pira	Dolcetto d’Alba	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2019	09/2021 Review The 2019 Dolcetto d'Alba is a gorgeous wine that offers an attractive mix of plummy dark fruit and Serralunga structure, which makes for a super appealing Dolcetto. Blueberry, gravel, spice and licorice are nicely pushed forward. Readers should expect a Dolcetto with a fair amount of grip.
Moccagatta	Dolcetto d’Alba	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2021	11/2022 Review The 2021 Dolcetto d'Alba is a big, dense wine. Blue fruit, spice, lavender and licorice are all dialed up, with a strong impression of structure that is the result of dehydration on the vine that concentrated the fruit. This is a pretty potent wine for Moccagatta, but it works well.
Marengo	Dolcetto d’Alba	WS - Wine Spectator	91 Points	2017	12/2018 Review A rich, supple Dolcetto, with ripe blackberry, black cherry and violet aromas and flavors. Firmly structured and harmonious, leaving a mouthwatering impression on the finish. Drink now through 2023.
Statella	Etna Bianco	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2021	08/2022 Review A balanced nose of fresh lemon, thyme and white peach. Medium-bodied with bright acidity. Open on the palate, with subtle tannins guiding the way. Drink now.
Statella	Etna Rosato	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2020	08/2021 Review Such a crisp and juicy rosé with lively stone-fruit and red-berry aromas. Only medium-bodied with a long, very refreshing finish, where a hint of tannin and some minerality add interest. From organically grown grapes. Drink now.
Statella	Etna Rosato	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2021	07/2022 Review Aromas of fresh flowers, basil and sliced strawberries. Medium-bodied and salty. Pleasantly articulate and structured. Crisp. From organically grown grapes. Drink now.
Statella	Etna Rosato	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2021	04/2022 Review The pretty yet understated 2021 Rosato Etna lifts up to show sweet rose, white strawberries and hints of smoke. It’s soft, pure and savory in character, with perfumed white strawberry and mineral tones within. This leaves the palate classically dry yet refreshed, while nuances of raw almond slowly taper o!. Very nice. This is a blend of 80% Nerello Mascalese and 20% Nerello Cappuccio.
Palmento Costanzo	Etna Rosato Mofete	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2018
Statella	Etna Rosso Pettinociarelle	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2016	09/2018 Review A firm and silky red with dried-berry and strawberry character. Full and chewy with lots of phenolic depth and tension. Flavorful and rich. Drink or hold. Better in 2020.
Statella	Etna Rosso Pettinociarelle	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2016	06/2017 Review Bright red-ruby. Very aromatic nose of sweet spices and riper red cherry, with flashes of raspberry liqueur and strawberry jam thrown in for good measure. Enters round, luscious and with outstanding inner-mouth perfume, then risingly tannic on the classically dry, mouthcoating finish. Improves markedly in the glass, showcasing a combination of minerals and of red fruit cocktail. Aged roughly ten months in used oak tonneaux, this ought to age well. From a fifteen year old vineyard of roughly 90% Nerello Mascalese and 10% Nerello Cappuccio in the Solicchiata area. Only 5,000 bottles made; outstanding first time wine from Calogero Statella, technical director at Tenuta delle Terre Nere. A star is born.
Statella	Etna Rosso Pettinociarelle	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2017	06/2019 Review Vivid deep red. Very juicy red cherry and minerals on the nose and in the mouth. This is characterized by a ripe mouthfeel, remarkably suave tannins and a hint of white pepper plus cinnamon on the long back end. It is also very different from the 2016 Pettinociarelle that was more refined, while this 2017 is more nectar-like and ripe (though still very elegant). Ages mostly in old tonneaux and just a few used barriques; the oak is extremely judiciously used. Calogero Statella has another winner on his hands: this wine is yet another knockout (only the second vintage made).
Statella	Etna Rosso Pettinociarelle	WS - Wine Spectator	90 Points	2017	12/2019 Review Round and well-knit, this medium-bodied version features supple tannins that provide definition for flavors of dried cherry, baked plum, grilled herb and smoky mineral. Spiced finish. Best from 2021 through 2025.
Statella	Etna Rosso Pettinociarelle	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2019	08/2021 Review The attractive red-plum and cherry nose pulls you into this generous and fresh Etna red. Beautiful balance of ripe fruit and polished tannins. Moderately dry, mineral finish. Drink or hold.
Statella	Etna Rosso Pettinociarelle	WS - Wine Spectator	90 Points	2016	Review Ripe fruit and spice notes are enticing, drawing you into the glass of this creamy, medium-bodied red and leading to a finely balanced mix of baked plum, dried cherry, thyme and smoke flavors. Drink now through 2024.
Statella	Etna Rosso Pettinociarelle	WE - Wine Enthusiast	90 Points	2018	12/2020 Review Made with organically farmed grapes, this fragrant red has alluring scents of wild red berry, violet, Mediterranean scrub and moist soil. On the vibrant palate, bright acidity accompanies juicy red cherry, dark spice and saline mineral notes alongside lithe tannins. Drink through 2026.
Statella	Etna Rosso Pignatuni Vecchie Vigne	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2018	05/2021 Review The 2018 Etna Rosso Pignatùni Vecchie Vigne impresses with an intense display of raspberries, crushed pomegranates and clove, further complemented by dusty rose tones and smoke nuances. This is silky and pliant in feel with a pure display of woodland berries and minerals, that give way to a saturation of exotic spices and inner florals. A subtle tug of fine tannin lingers, as this tapers off to notes of licorice and hard red candies. The Pignatùni is a highly enjoyable single-vineyard Etna Rosso from the Northern slope that works hard to find balance from the difficult 2018 vintage. I’m interested in seeing what awaits with the release of the 2019 next year. Unfortunately, only 70 cases were produced. This is the passion project of Calogero Statella, who has been the winemaker at Terre Nere since 2007.
Vigne Sannite	Falanghina del Sannio	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2017	09/2018 Review Bright dark straw. Savory aromas and flavors of grapefruit, pear and apricot. Finishes long and saline, presenting a little more fat and glycerol- richness than this co-op’s 2017 Coda di Volpe, but with less refinement. Each will have its fans.
Caggiano	Fiano di Avellino Béchar	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2019	08/2021 Review A superb choice for your next raw shellfish appetizer, especially at this price, the Cantine Antonio Caggiano 2019 Fiano di Avellino Béchar opens to a radiant, golden appearance and an elaborate bouquet that shows orchard fruit, honey and Golden Delicious apple. The wine sports a razor-sharp backbone of minerality or salinity that really brings it all together. This vintage of 35,000 bottles comes out roaring, both in terms of intensity and balance. It's a beautiful expression of Fiano.
Caggiano	Fiano di Avellino Béchar	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2020	10/2021 Review The 2020 Fiano di Avellino Bechar lifts up with a savory and rich bouquet that blends balanced almond with freshly sliced pear and hints of smoke. This rushes the palate with a decadent mix of silky textures, ripe orchard fruits, candied citrus and sweet inner florals, all motivated by brilliant acidity. Nuances of green melon mix with ginger and salty minerals to create a reverberation of tension through the long and dramatic finale. This showboat of a Fiano will win a lot of hearts.
Caggiano	Fiano di Avellino Béchar	GR - Gambero Rosso	1 Bicchiere	2018
Caggiano	Fiano di Avellino Béchar	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2016	09/2018 Review Light vivid yellow. Inviting, ripe aromas of yellow peach and vanilla custard cream are complicated by notes of lemon. Fresh and fruit-driven; peach and saline flavors show outstanding complexity and good concentration. Finishes long and very bright. I would like not have guessed this had the 13,5% alcohol reported on its label.
Caggiano	Fiano di Avellino Béchar	WE - Wine Enthusiast	91 Points	2016	06/2018 Review Compelling aromas of pressed yellow flower, Mediterranean brush, citrus zest and smoke prove this wine's Fiano pedigree. The aromas carry over to the elegant structured palate along with yellow apple, lemon, toasted hazelnut and a drop of honey. Fresh acidity provides balance.
Caggiano	Fiano di Avellino Béchar	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2017	08/2018 Review Gorgeous aromas of pie crust, sliced lemons and dried pineapple follow through to a full body, round and layered fruit and an intense finish. Shows intensity and beauty. Drink now.
Caggiano	Fiano di Avellino Béchar	WA - Wine Advocate	91 Points	2017	12/2018 Review The 2017 Fiano di Avellino Béchar does a terrific job of showcasing the grape and its territory. The wine (aged only in stainless steel) shows a finely knit texture with balanced aromas of pear, white peach and Golden Delicious apple. The bouquet is distinguished by the intensity and the varietal purity of its aromas. This was a hot and dry vintage that seems to have squeezed out the grape's fruity aromas, down to the very last drop.
Ferrara	Fiano di Avellino Sequenzha	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2016	09/2018 Review Vivid straw-green. Lemon and spearmint complement apple and pear aromas on the enticing nose. Fruity and fresh; sweet-and-sour flavors of lime and grapefruit are complicated by white flowers, gin and lemon verbena. Finishes with strong mineral and chalk notes and a hint of residual sugar.
Ferrara	Fiano di Avellino Sequenzha	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2017	09/2018 Review Dark yellow. Deep, dense, rich aromas and flavors of ripe apple, pear and citrus fruits. At once fresh and glyceral, showcasing above-average complexity and precision for a Fiano wine in the difficult 2017 vintage. Almost Alsatian in its round, rich, off-dry style. Gabriella Ferrara excels with both of Campania’s most famous white grape varieties, which makes her a rarity in the region.
Ferrara	Fiano di Avellino Sequenzha	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2017	08/2018 Review Beautiful fiano with sliced-lemon, apple and mineral aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied, fresh and bright. Lovely energy and brightness and a long finish. Drink now.
Ferrara	Fiano di Avellino Sequenzha	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2018	08/2019 Review This is such a refreshing take on the fiano grape with the classic, bright loquat and guava peel, spiced up with something akin to the smokiness you get in Loire sauvignon blanc. The combination of round, dense phenolics and singing acidity and spice character is electric. It will set your palate ablaze! Drink now.
Ferrara	Fiano di Avellino Sequenzha	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2018	09/2019 Review Deep straw-green with golden tinges. Bright aromas of Northern Spy apples, menthol and minerals, complemented by hints of lemon verbena. Enters big, rich and ripe, then offers lovely lemony freshness in the middle, with building, glyceral sweetness on the long, honeyed, orchard-fruit-accented back end. Finishes with good spicy cut and outstanding peppery complexity. Much fresher than the 2017 but still in a rather ripe style of Fiano (if not quite to the same degree as its predecessor). Those who like their whites a little more full-bodied and honeyed will love this.
Ferrara	Fiano di Avellino Sequenzha	GR - Gambero Rosso	1 Bicchiere	2018
Ferrara	Fiano di Avellino Sequenzha	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2019	10/2021 Review The 2019 Fiano di Avellino Sequenzha seduces with its honeyed yellow flowers giving way to tropical notes of kiwi and young mango. It communicates pure elegance with silky textures that usher in ripe apple, pear and almond paste under an air of exotic florals. It’s lightly structured with a flourish of candied lime and minerals that linger incredibly long. As good as the 2019 Sequenzha is today, this is just the tip of the iceberg.
Ferrara	Fiano di Avellino Sequenzha	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2020	10/2021 Review Smoky crushed stone mixes with dried yellow flowers, incense and a freshly sliced pear as the 2020 Fiano di Avellino Sequenzha comes to life in the glass. This is pleasantly sweet and opulent in feel, yet nicely balanced by mineral-tinged orchard fruits with enriching hints of almond. It’s persistent, lightly structured and salty through the finale, which creates a wonderful contrast to the heady experience found within.
Ferrara	Fiano di Avellino Sequenzha	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2019
Ferrara	Fiano di Avellino Sequenzha	VR - Veronelli	3 Stars	2019
Borgo del Cedro	Frascati Superiore Filiae	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2020	06/2021 Review A blend of sweet pear and nectarine with hints of fresh vanilla bean rises up from the 2020 Frascati Borgo del Cedro. It's silky and pliant in feel, and also pleasantly ripe in style. Orchard fruits and minerals are energized by vibrant acidity, taking on an almost honeyed persona toward the close. Melon mixes with kiwi and finally gives way to a twang of bitter citrus as the Borgo del Cedro tapers off to freshness. This is a fruit-forward yet nicely balanced blend of Malvasia del Lazio, Malvasia di Candia and Trebbiano.
Borgo del Cedro	Frascati Superiore Filiae	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2018	05/2019 Review Pale straw. Bright aromas of white pomaceous fruit, field flowers and hay. Precise, dense and juicy, with a lovely saline touch to the stone fruit and herbal flavors. Finishes long with repeating saline nuances. Approachable and easygoing, this is a noteworthy Frascati showcasing just how good wines from this denomination could be, in the hands of the right producers. A great buy for the price.
Prendina	Garda Cabernet	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2017
Massone	Gavi DOCG del Comune di Gavi	WS - Wine Spectator	90 Points	2016	03/2018 Review Starts out on the austere side, building nicely, with a salty, minerally note adding depth to the peach, apple, lemon and almond flavors. Balanced and long, showing a chalky feel on the finish. Rich. Drink now through 2020. 800 cases made, 300 cases imported.
La Cadalora	Gewürztraminer Vallagarina	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2017	09/2018 Review Bright golden-tinged yellow. Smoky spiced grilled pork, rose petals and peony. Rich and dense with an oily texture and less lift to the tropical fruit flavors than the nose had suggested. Finishes long and tactile.
La Cadalora	Gewürztraminer Vallagarina	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2019	08/2020 Review The 2019 Gewürztraminer mixes the exoticism of tropical fruits and florals with an earthy minerality that keeps you with your nose to the glass. Silky in texture but also buzzing with energy, this impresses more for its savory and nutty tones more than on ripeness of fruits. That’s said, there’s still plenty of young mango, apricot and notes of dried peaches and pear to impress any love of the variety, along with a subtle buzz of cleansing acidity toward the close.
Caggiano	Greco di Tufo Devon	WA - Wine Advocate	92 Points	2019	08/2021 Review The Cantine Antonio Caggiano 2019 Greco di Tufo Devon is a sunlit, golden wine with ripe aromas of peach, apricot, fragrant yellow rose and soft pastry cream. That level of fruity intensity, textural richness and warmth very much sets this wine apart from its peers that tend to be thinner and more tonic. Instead, this wine has the latitude and width to pair with lemon-marinated chicken baked in an almond crust. Some 30,000 bottles were created.
Caggiano	Greco di Tufo Devon	GR - Gambero Rosso	1 Bicchiere	2018
Caggiano	Greco di Tufo Devon	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2017	08/2018 Review Sliced pear and apple aromas follow through to a medium body with bitter-lemon and green-apple flavors. Slightly oily. Drink now.
Caggiano	Greco di Tufo Devon	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2017	09/2018 Review Bright straw-yellow. Fresh aromas of lime, pomaceous orchard fruit and minty herbs. Then multilayered and vibrant, offering lively, juicy flavors of tropical fruits, aromatic spices, orange nectar and pear. A bright, precise wine boasting very good juiciness that lingers nicely on the aftertaste. Much more successful and accurate than the 2017 Fiano Bechar by Caggiano, which is not surprising, as all across Campania, Greco fared much better in 2017’s heat than did Fiano.
Caggiano	Greco di Tufo Devon	WA - Wine Advocate	90 Points	2017	12/2018 Review The 2017 Greco di Tufo Devon bursts forth from the glass with bright layers of sweet grapefruit, pear, peach and honeydew melon. There is a tight mineral component at the back that renders sensations of focus and sharpness. This is a lean-bodied wine that keep those taste buds refreshed and energized. Some 30,000 bottles were produced.
Ferrara	Greco di Tufo Terra D’Uva	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2016	09/2018 Review Bright straw. Ripe pear, acacia flowers and vanillin oak on the nose. Spicy and nicely concentrated, but offers rather simple, if round and smooth, fresh pear and balsamic flavors and a hint of residual sweetness on the finish.
Ferrara	Greco di Tufo Terra D’Uva	WS - Wine Spectator	90 Points	2016	04/2018 Review This zesty white hits with a mouthful of mouthwatering pineapple, Jonagold apple, grated ginger and blood orange zest flavors. Light- to medium-bodied and creamy, with a racy finish. Drink now through 2021.
Ferrara	Greco di Tufo Terra D’Uva	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2017	09/2018 Review Vivid straw. Lemon zest and a suggestion of white peach and ripe apricot on the nose. Rich and dense but very nicely delineated; vibrant, harmonious acidity provides lift and extends the flavors on the long, lemony, mineral back end. This wine has plenty of early personality and appeal. One of the best Terra d’Uva ever.
Ferrara	Greco di Tufo Terra D’Uva	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2017	08/2018 Review Fantastic greco with intense dried-lemon, pineapple and mango character. Full-bodied, layered and beautiful. Great length and depth. All-round beauty. Drink now.
Ferrara	Greco di Tufo Terra D’Uva	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2018	08/2019 Review There’s a slightly sweet tinge to the nose, but this is a nimble white that harmoniously delivers plenty of pineapple and fresh nectarines. Full-bodied and nicely phenolic with good depth of stone fruit and an undertone of spices. Drink now.
Ferrara	Greco di Tufo Terra D’Uva	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2018	09/2019 Review Bright straw. Clean and lemony on the lively nose. Then floral and piercing on the palate, hints of orchard fruit, lime and minerals vying for attention. Closes long and lovely, with an almost Fiano-like quality.
Ferrara	Greco di Tufo Terra D’Uva	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2018
Ferrara	Greco di Tufo Terra D’Uva	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2019	10/2021 Review Sweet melon, yellow flowers and hints of young mango create an alluring bouquet as the 2019 Greco di Tufo Terra d'Uva opens in the glass. This is rich, creamy and decadent in feel, balanced by bright acidity and citrus-tinged apples and pears. For all of its extroverted personality, the Terra d'Uva tapers off wonderfully fresh, leaving hints of tropical fruit to linger.
Ferrara	Greco di Tufo Terra D’Uva	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2019
Ferrara	Greco di Tufo Terra D’Uva	VR - Veronelli	3 Stars	2019
Ferrara	Greco di Tufo Vigna Cicogna	WS - Wine Spectator	91 Points	2016	04/2018 Review Tangy acidity and a zesty thread enliven this juicy, light- to medium-bodied white, which offers a broad array of yellow peach, pineapple and mandarin orange flavors, with a stony, herb-tinged finish. Drink now through 2022
Ferrara	Greco di Tufo Vigna Cicogna	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2016	09/2018 Review Bright yellow. Aromas and flavors of lemon, pear, guava and clove show a touch of balsamic oils. Juice and intense, displaying a firm, lightly tannic structure and a bright minerality, not to mention a long, refined finish. Much more classically dry and less sweet than the 2016 Greco Terra d’Uva by Caggiano.
Ferrara	Greco di Tufo Vigna Cicogna	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2017	09/2018 Review Bright full yellow. Orange zest, white flowers and minerals animate the fruity nose. Juicy, deep and pure, showing strong mineral accents to the stone fruit and mango flavors. Bright mineral-driven acidity gives the wine a fine-grained texture. The finish is long and ripe, but very refined. Knockout Greco.
Ferrara	Greco di Tufo Vigna Cicogna	WA - Wine Advocate	92 Points	2017	07/2018 Review This wine is a beauty, and it's one of the stars among this year's white wine new releases from Campania. The 2017 Greco di Tufo Vigna Cicogna hits all possible nails on all possible heads. This hot and dry vintage has shaped a lively quality of fruit that is bright and opulent with plenty of primary purity. Stone fruit, honey, yellow rose and crushed stone make for a seamless succession of aromas. This is a lean to mid-weight wine that impresses in terms of length and finish. Make no mistake, the wine is not made to be complex or sophisticated, but it achieves a happy state of simplicity nonetheless. The vines are up to 60 years old and planted in clay limestone soils mixed with veins of volcanic sulfur.
Ferrara	Greco di Tufo Vigna Cicogna	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2017	08/2018 Review Sliced lemons and cooked apples with slate and stones. Lime and kiwi, too. Full-bodied, layered and very rich with lovely intensity and length. Drink now.
Ferrara	Greco di Tufo Vigna Cicogna	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2018	08/2019 Review There’s a slightly sweet tinge to the nose, but this is a nimble white that harmoniously delivers plenty of pineapple and fresh nectarines. Full-bodied and nicely phenolic with good depth of stone fruit and an undertone of spices. Drink now.
Ferrara	Greco di Tufo Vigna Cicogna	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2018	09/2019 Review Luminous straw-green. Inviting, lovely lemon-lime and white flower notes on the nose. Then very serious and almost austere in the mouth, displaying a stony personality to the orchard and tropical fruit flavors. Remarkably Fiano-like on the long, smooth, mineral finish – in fact, it “out-Fianos” Ferrara’s Fiano Sequenzha this year! A lovely wine that is still youthful and will likely develop well.
Ferrara	Greco di Tufo Vigna Cicogna	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2019	10/2021 Review A smokey bouquet of dusty dried flowers, crushed stone, ginger and dried apricot wafts up from the 2019 Greco di Tufo Vigna Cicogna. Its ripe orchard fruits and savory inner spices coast along a glycerol wave, riding a core of mineral-tinged acidity. Hints of lime contrast sweet melon, along with a salty flourish that lingers through the mouthwatering finale.
Ferrara	Greco di Tufo Vigna Cicogna	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2019
Ferrara	Greco di Tufo Vigna Cicogna	WA - Wine Advocate	92 Points	2019	08/2021 Review This is a very nice white with those glossy, latex tones that I enjoy so much. The 2019 Greco di Tufo Vigna Cicogna from Benito Ferrara is bright, citrusy and well maintained. There is lots of energy and salty mineral in here for sure, along with notes of peach and orchard fruit. (It's also worth noting that my sample bottle, at least, had some entrapped CO2.) Some 24,000 bottles were made. This is a terrific wine as far as Greco goes.
Ferrara	Greco di Tufo Vigna Cicogna	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2020	09/2021 Review A fragrant nose of peach, grapefruit and fresh white flowers. Medium-bodied with strong minerality. Balanced, bright and delicious. Drink now.
Ferrara	Greco di Tufo Vigna Cicogna	WA - Wine Advocate	91 Points	2021	10/2022 Review The 2021 Greco di Tufo Vigna Cicogna (with 26,000 bottles made) opens to a golden straw color with orchard fruit aromas that give the wine a softly textured personality and good length. Those primary tones of apricot and peach are framed by delicate hints of honey, wild sage and crushed stone. Gabriella Ferrara and her family have purchased an additional 11 hectares of vines to make a new rosé wine. They are also working to enlarge the existing winery.
Ferrara	Greco di Tufo Vigna Cicogna	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2021	08/2022 Review Aromas of peaches, apricot stones, pears and some jasmine. Ripe and fleshy, with a medium to full body, and a dry, stony finish. Drink now.
Ferrara	Greco di Tufo Vigna Cicogna	VR - Veronelli	3 Stars	2019
Caggiano	Irpinia Aglianico Taurì	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2020	10/2021 Review The 2020 Aglianico Tauri is delicate and remarkably pretty in the glass, with violette pastille giving way to sweet herbs and hints of smoke. It soothes the palate with silky textures, as a mix of zesty acids, tart wild berry fruits and spice resonate throughout. This leaves a pleasant inner sweetness, and the mouth waters for more, as purple-tinged florals and hints of lavender fade.
Caggiano	Irpinia Aglianico Taurì	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2018
Caggiano	Irpinia Aglianico Taurì	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2016	09/2018 Review Bright ruby-red. Musky aromas of raspberry, flint, leather and tobacco. Fresh, broad and lush, presenting very forward, appealing flinty red fruit flavors. An easygoing wine with a low-acid impression that is smooth and balanced. Finishes with soft tannins and a hint of pepper.
Caggiano	Irpinia Aglianico Taurì	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2017	09/2018 Review Good full ruby. Complex, fruity, smoky nuances (dark plum, ripe black cherry and minerals). Rich, dense and layered, offering hints of milk chocolate and hazelnut that complement the spicy red and blue fruit flavors on the very long, peppery finish. This is really outstanding and offers lots of wine for the money.
Caggiano	Irpinia Aglianico Taurì	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2017	09/2018 Review This is really bright and beautiful with black-pepper and dark-berry character. Medium body, fine tannins and a pretty finish. A gorgeous young aglianico. Drink now.
Caggiano	Irpinia Aglianico Taurì	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2018	09/2019 Review Deep inky purple. Aromas and flavors of black cherry, red currant, ink and herbs. There's exceptional intensity to the floral and fruit flavors for an entry-level wine; better still, this lovely, rich red manages to stay light on its feet and never fatigues the palate. The best young Tauri in years, it punches way above its weight class. Well done.
Boccella Rosa	Irpinia Aglianico Trespadini	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2016	10/2021 Review A sweetly alluring display of sugar-dusted blackberries and exotic spice finds savory contrasts through notes of smoke and air-dried meats as the 2016 Aglianico Trespadini makes itself known. There are depths of silky textures and fleshy red and black fruits within, even as the impression is one of refinement, with saline-minerals and hints of grippy tannin that create a more tactile feel toward the close. This leaves the palate with remnants of dark chocolate and licorice through the lightly structured finale. love the balance and edginess of the Trespadini today, yet it will also perform beautifully with short-term cellaring.
Ferrara	Irpinia Aglianico Vigna Quattro Confini	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2016	09/2018 Review Deep purple-red. Very intense aromas of ripe red cherry and cassis reduction. Suave, sweet tannins coat the mouth with mint and balsamic flavors complicated by vanilla and cocoa. Finishes very spicy and floral, leaving a very refined mouthfeel behind. These vines are situated at 450 meters above sea level on a very well ventilated site.
Ferrara	Irpinia Aglianico Vigna Quattro Confini	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2016	09/2018 Review This is so beautiful with cracked black pepper and dark fruit. Medium body, ultra-fine tannins and a long and flavorful finish. Drink or hold.
Ferrara	Irpinia Aglianico Vigna Quattro Confini	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2018	10/2021 Review A fragrant nose of ripe black and red cherries, sweet chocolate and cedar. Full-bodied with firm tannins. The palate is full of sweet dark fruit, such as crushed blackberries, and has a saline finish. Good minerality and overall juiciness. Drink now.
Ferrara	Irpinia Aglianico Vigna Quattro Confini	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2018	01/2022 Review The 2018 Aglianico Quattro Confini shows smoky blackberry mixing with a vivid whiff of peppermint, followed by savory herbs and hints of animal musk. This is cool-toned and pliant in feel, with bright wild berry fruits that give way to hints of cinnamon and clove. Residual acids maintain freshness throughout, as this tapers off to tart black currants and hints of salted licorice. There’s quite a bit of concentration here and plenty of energy to maintain balance, making for a highly pleasurable sip.
Ferrara	Irpinia Aglianico Vigna Quattro Confini	WA - Wine Advocate	90 Points	2019	10/2022 Review The Benito Ferrara 2019 Irpinia Aglianico Vigna Quattro Confini reveals a pretty personality with plenty of wild berry, rose and blackcurrant. The wine gracefully escapes the trappings of appearing too heavy or extracted, and that lighter style makes it approachable and easy to drink. You might try it with a simple pasta and ground meat ragù. Production is 10,000 bottles.
Ferrara	Irpinia Aglianico Vigna Quattro Confini	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2019	08/2022 Review Aromas of charcoal, grilled meat, blackberry and baked raspberry. Medium-bodied with silky tannins and juicy fruit. Very herbal on the palate. Thyme and rosemary. Lingering finish. Rather complex and well balanced. Drink now.
Caggiano	Irpinia Campi Taurasini Salae Domini	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2019	10/2021 Review An invigorating yet completely unexpected mix of dusty rose, bright cherry, minty herbs and hints of candied citrus lift up from the 2019 Aglianico Salae Domini. It's soft-textured, almost fleshy in feel, yet vibrant, with ripe red and black berries that give way to hints of licorice and sweet spice. This maintains wonderful energy yet also poise, tapering off fresh and classically dry. It's not often that you find such a delicate expression and Aglianico that communicates such elegance. Pus, it bears mentioning that this was open for over twenty-four hours without any sign of decline.
Caggiano	Irpinia Campi Taurasini Salae Domini	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2015	09/2018 Review Dark ruby-red. Clean, ripe aromas of red cherry and medicinal herbs. Then flinty, smooth flavors of cherry, strawberry and tobacco. Finishes suave and long, with a hint of smoke. This is another easy-to-drink and easy-to-like red from Caggiano in 2015. The label says 14% alcohol, but this is so well balanced, I really couldn’t tell.
Caggiano	Irpinia Campi Taurasini Salae Domini	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2017	09/2019 Review Saturated ruby. Graphite, licorice, tar and woodsy underbrush complicate sour red cherry aromas and flavors. Much more elegant but also more austere and less fruity than the other two Aglianicos released by Caggiano this year. Is there enough fruit here to stand up to the tannins over time? Finishes long and serious. I’d cellar for another two years but would drink up over three or four years after that.
Caggiano	Irpinia Campi Taurasini Salae Domini	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2019	10/2021 Review An invigorating yet completely unexpected mix of dusty rose, bright cherry, minty herbs and hints of candied citrus lift up from the 2019 Aglianico Salae Domini. It’s soft-textured, almost fleshy in feel, yet vibrant, with ripe red and black berries that give way to hints of licorice and sweet spice. This maintains wonderful energy yet also poise, tapering off fresh and classically dry. It’s not often that you find such a delicate expression and Aglianico that communicates such elegance. Plus, it bears mentioning that this was open for over twenty-four hours without any sign of decline.
Putzenhof	Kerner Alto Adige	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2018	10/2019 Review Straw-green. Lovely nose of pear, white peach, aromatic herbs and white flowers. Then a little soft on the palate, where the round, mellow flavors lack the lift and delineation of the aromas. Closes broad and ripe. Drink this highly enjoyable, accessible white in the very near future.
San Pietro	Kerner Altus Alto Adige	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2016	09/2018 Review Bright pale golden yellow. Explosive aromas and flavors of white flowers, bubble gum, jasmine, taragon and yellow peach. Lovely fresh and long with a welcome spicy bite for added complexity on the long back end. Great stuff.
Putzenhof	Lagrein Alto Adige	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2015	09/2018 Review Dark ruby. Sassafras, violet and coriander complicate blueberry and dark plum aromas and flavors. Big and rich but juicy, with a mineral bent on the long slightly oak finish. Leave this promising wine in your cellar for at least another year or so from now.
Bortolotti	Lagrein Rosè Brut	VS - Vinous	90 Points		12/2020 Review The NV Brut Rosé Vino Spumante Lagrein shows a pretty bouquet of wild strawberries, blackberries and spiced orange. It’s delicate and round, balanced by zesty red fruits with hints of spice. This tapers off with a lovely inner sweetness, notes of roses and violets.
Fiorini	Lambrusco di Grasparossa di Castelvetro Becco Rosso	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2016	01/2018 Review Purple-ruby. Aromas of black cherry and violet; uncommonly perfumed for a wine made with Lambrusco Grasparossa. Dense, but juicy, with a tactile mouthfeel (this instead quite typical of the tannic Grasparossa variety), and plenty of luscious bright dark fruit and licorice flavors. Finishes long and creamy. Outstanding Lambrusco Grasparossa that manages to overcome the variety’s inherent tannic power allowing the ripe fruit to shine through.
Fiorini	Lambrusco di Modena Il Puro	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2019	Review Medium pink. Complex aromas and flavors of herbs, potpourri, violet, rose, hibiscus, flower tea, fennel and a hint of bubble gum. Finishes suave and full. A very serious Lambrusco.
Fiorini	Lambrusco di Sorbara Corte Degli Attimi	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2016	01/2018 Review Dark pink. Very spicy nuances to the candied raspberry and strawberry jelly aromas and flavors. Ripe and dense with persistent juicy berry flavors on the bright suave finish.
Fiorini	Lambrusco di Sorbara Corte Degli Attimi	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2018	05/2019 Review Medium pink. Complex aromas and flavors of herbs, potpourri, violet, rose, hibiscus, flower tea, fennel and a hint of bubble gum. Finishes suave and full. A very serious Lambrusco.
Fiorini	Lambrusco di Sorbara Corte Degli Attimi	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2021	04/2022 Review The 2021 Lambrusco di Sorbara Corte degli Attimi is an intense, translucent red color, verging on neon, with a rich bouquet of crushed cherries, lavender and roses. It’s savory and quite salty in character, mixing brilliant acidity with tart red berries over a core of minerality. The palate is left completely refreshed as nuances of dried strawberries linger. This is a very pretty vintage of Corte degli Attimi.
Fiorini	Lambrusco di Sorbara Corte Degli Attimi	WE - Wine Enthusiast	91 Points	2020	12/2021 Review Made with organically grown grapes, this lightly hued, polished sparkler opens with delicate aromas of violet, red berries and a hint of bread dough. Elegant and vibrant, the dry palate offers crushed strawberry, pink grapefruit and a hint of saline alongside bright acidity and a refined perlage.
Fiorini	Lambrusco di Sorbara Vignadelpadre	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2016	01/2018 Review Dark pink. Delicately spicy and herbal tones complement strawberry and rosehip aromas and flavors. Finishes long and saline, with very good juiciness and size. Made by secondary fermentation in the bottle from an old vineyard located in the Bomporto area.
Fiorini	Lambrusco di Sorbara Vignadelpadre	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2017	05/2019 Review Bright dark red; this is pretty dark for a Lambrusco di Sorbara. Starts fruity and floral, then very dry but balanced with yeasty notes and an artisanal beer element reminiscent of hops. Strange but solid, with a deliciously long tactile finish. From 2 hectares of vines planted in 1995 and 2001 on mainly sandy soils typical of the area. A “Lambrusco sur lie”, as it is made by refermenting the wine in the bottle for 7 months with wild yeast (no degorgement is carried out).
Fiorini	Lambrusco di Sorbara Vignadelpadre	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2019	11/2021 Review The 2019 Lambrusco di Sorbara Vigna del Padre wafts up with an inviting and perfumed display of wild strawberries, peppery florals and hints of fresh mint. This is more savory than sweet, with tart red berries and nuances of sour citrus cascading across a crunchy core of minerality. Rosy inner florals and hints of cranberry linger on through the long and cheek-puckering finale. Enjoy this zesty Lambrusco with some soft cheese or silky slices of Prosciutto di Parma.
Fiorini	Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro Terre al Sole	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2016	01/2018 Review Inky-ruby with a strong purple froth. Aromas and flavors of black cherry, blueberry and candied violet. Enters tactile and almost tough, then smoothens out with aeration. More precise and dense than the rounder entry-level Lambrusco Grasparossa. Made by secondary fermentation in the bottle and resting six months on the lees; the grapes are picked in older hillside vineyards that are the estate’s best. This Lambrusco Grasparossa will actually keep well for a few years.
Fiorini	Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro Terre al Sole	WS - Wine Spectator	90 Points	2017	06/2019 Review Woodsy and tea rose notes waft from the glass of this perfumed Lambrusco, accenting the ripe black cherry and strawberry fruit. Fresh and elegant, with a fine, zesty mousse and light tannins firming the finish. Drink now through 2021.
Fiorini	Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro Terre al Sole	WS - Wine Spectator	90 Points	2019	04/2021 Review There's real energy to this creamy Lambrusco, carrying a lovely range of blackberry coulis, Mandarin orange zest and minerally iron notes accented by delicate graphite, star anise and dried marjoram aromatics. Drink now. 2,500 cases made, 825 cases imported.
Fiorini	Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro Terre al Sole	DC - Decanter	90 Points	2019	06/2020 Review Bilberry fruit, strawberry on the nose. Dark fruits on the palate, with spicy, smoky, earthy notes.
Boschis	Langhe Barbera	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2019	09/2021 Review The 2019 langhe barbera is deep, flesy and declicious. A blast of dark red/purplish fruit, rose petal, lavander, spice and leather hits the palate.
Boschis	Langhe Barbera	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2016	06/2018 Review The 2016 Langhe Barbera is plump, racy and absolutely delicious, with plenty of red and purplish berry fruit pushed forward. Exuberant and giving, the 2016 will drink beautifully for at least the next few years. I love the fleshiness here.
Boschis	Langhe Barbera	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2021	11/2022 Review The 2021 Langhe Barbera is gorgeous. Succulent red cherry, plum, cinnamon, rose petal and new leather all meld together. Bright acids give this juicy, flamboyant Barbera a good bit of verve. I loved it.
Malabaila	Langhe Favorita	GR - Gambero Rosso	1 Bicchiere	2020
Boschis	Langhe Freisa Bosco delle Cicale	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2020	09/2021 Review The 2020 Langhe Freisa Bosco delle Cicale is one of the most distinctive wine in this range. It marries the density that is such a signature of the house style with tons of savory and earthy nuance3, a super-appealing combination in my book. Dried cherry, game, herbs, licorice and spice are beautifully layered in this powerhouse freisa.
Boschis	Langhe Freisa Bosco delle Cicale	WA - Wine Advocate	91 Points	2019	06/2021 Review The Boschis Francesco 2019 Langhe Freisa Bosco delle Cicale pours to a medium black color with lots of raw and tangy berry fruit. Freisa is a terrific grape, and here you get some crushed black pepper, bright cherry fruit and plum. There is lots of pretty but easy intensity in this great entry-level red, with a relatively light 12.5% alcohol content. This release of 2,186 bottles is new to me and seems like a good value for an unusual varietal.
Boschis	Langhe Freisa Bosco delle Cicale	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2021	11/2022 Review The 2021 Langhe Freisa Bosco delle Cicale is fabulous. Rich, deep and expressive, the 2021 offers up a compelling mix of dark fruit, spice, dried Mowers and herbs, with firm, imposing tannins that wrap it all together. The substantial fnish is a thing of beauty. This is impressive stuff.
Corino	Langhe Nebbiolo	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2020	11/2021 Review The 2020 Langhe Nebbiolo is a blend from various sites in La Morra. Effusive aromatics and bright, vibrant fruit all race out of the glass. This silky, fruity Langhe Nebbiolo delivers the goods. The 2020 spent a year in oak, mostly neutral barrels.
Pira	Langhe Nebbiolo	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2016	08/2018 Review Pira's 2016 Langhe Nebbiolo is gorgeous. Rich, ample and expressive, Pira's Langhe Nebbiolo is a more accessible version of his Barolos. There is gorgeous depth to the 2016, with hints of cedar, dried flowers, mint and tobacco that add aromatic depth.
Pira	Langhe Nebbiolo	WA - Wine Advocate	90 Points	2016	04/2019 Review The 2016 Langhe Nebbiolo is a lean and tapered expression of this important Piedmont red grape. Looks are deceiving, as the wine charges forth with a beautifully polished and concise succession of aromas. You get wild berry, cassis and a touch of sweet cherry marmalade. Lingering tones of smoke and powdered licorice add to the cheerful intensity of the bouquet.
Pira	Langhe Nebbiolo	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2016	09/2018 Review A firm and lightly chewy nebbiolo with lots of dried-strawberry and hazelnut character, fine tannins and a fresh finish. drink in 2019.
Pira	Langhe Nebbiolo	WS - Wine Spectator	91 Points	2016	12/2018 Review A more delicate style, boasting red fruit flavors of strawberry and cherry, with a touch of flowers. The structure here is softer and the finish long. Drink now through 2024.
Pira	Langhe Nebbiolo	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2017	08/2019 Review The 2017 Langhe Nebbiolo is another superb wine in this range. The Nebbiolo here is a large, ample wine built on real textural breadth. Crushed flowers, spice, sweet pipe tobacco and cedar give the 2017 lovely aromatic lift to play off its natural richness and muscle. This is such a distinctive wine.
Pira	Langhe Nebbiolo	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2018	09/2021 Review The 2018 Langhe Nebbiolo is gorgeous. All the elements are so impeccably balanced. Aromatic and yet deep, Giampadio Pira's Langhe Nebbiolo offers notable complexity and tons of character. Dark cherry, licorice, menthol, spice and lavender infuse the 2018 with quite a bit of nuance. loved it.
Pira	Langhe Nebbiolo	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2021	11/2022 Review The 2021 Langhe Nebbiolo is a gorgeous entry-level wine from Pira. Beautifully perfumed and seductive, the 2021 possesses tremendous inner sweetness and exceptional balance. Macerated cherry, dried herbs, spice, orange peel and incense all open in this gorgeous, captivating Langhe Nebbiolo. Expressive Moral and savory top notes reverberate on the finish.
Moccagatta	Langhe Nebbiolo	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2021	11/2022 Review Moccagatta's 2021 Langhe Nebbiolo is a fine choice for drinking now and over the next handful of years. Crushed red berry fruit, mint, chalk and white pepper lend aromatic brilliance throughout. This is beautifully done.
Moccagatta	Langhe Nebbiolo	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2019	09/2021 Review Moccagatta's 2019 Langhe Nebbiolo is a stand out. Fresh, aromatic and light on its feet, the 2019 makes for a great introduction to the estate and its wines. There is a feeling of transparency in the 2019 that is hugely appealing. Short fermentations keep the raspberry, wild strawberry and floral flavors fresh.
Albino Rocca	Langhe Nebbiolo Rosso di Rocca	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2016	08/2017 Review The 2016 Langhe Nebbiolo Rosso di Rocca is another gorgeous entry-level wine from Albino Rocca. With the 2016, the Rosso di Rocca is a Langhe Nebbiolo, with the Nebbiolo coming from a newly acquired parcel in Magliano Alfieri, in Roero. What comes through is a relatively powerful, broad expression of Nebbiolo, with dark tonalities of fruit and a fair bit of brawn. The 2016 is a very pretty wine, but readers should expect a more potent style than in the past. The 2016 was done with short macerations and aged entirely in steel. Even so, it has quite a bit of tannic clout. This is a serious wine at its level.
Albino Rocca	Langhe Nebbiolo Rosso di Rocca	WS - Wine Spectator	90 Points	2017	12/2018 Review A burst of bright cherry marks this young, fruity red, accented by light earth and tobacco notes, but the emphasis is clearly on the fruit. Fine length. Drink now through 2024.
Albino Rocca	Langhe Nebbiolo Rosso di Rocca	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2021	11/2022 Review The 2021 Langhe Nebbiolo Rosso di Rocca is a blend mostly of Nebbiolo from Roero with a touch of Cabernet Franc left over from the experimental days in Piedmont. Crushed red berry fruit, mint, spice, lavender and dried herbs all grace this exquisite, aMordable Piedmont red. Drink it over the next few years.
Malabaila	Langhe Rosato	GR - Gambero Rosso	1 Bicchiere	2020
Malabaila	Langhe Rosato	VR - Veronelli	2 Stars	2016
Malabaila	Langhe Rosato	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2016	05/2020 Review The 2019 Malabaila di Canale Langhe Rosato is spicy, almost savory, as dusty florals waft up from the glass, giving way to crushed stone minerality, peppery herbs, and young strawberry. It floods the palate, soft yet energetic, with crisp floral-laced fruits, as a note of grapefruit citrus complements flavors of ripe yellow apple and zesty spice. It finishes with medium length, as brisk acids sizzle on the senses with a tug of tart citrus.
Boschis	Langhe Sauvignon Vigna dei Garisin	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2019
Sella	Lessona	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2011	08/2018 Review Quite a challenging, earthy and mature Lessona. Serious with elegant tannins on the medium-to full-bodied palate, but then a slightly tart finish. Much better drunk with food than by itself. Drink now.
Sella	Lessona	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2011	06/2018 Review The 2011 Lesson is another wine that offers considerable near and medium term appeal. Sweet tobacco, dried flowers, mint, white pepper and spice are nicely layered in this mid-weight, polished Lessona. There is lovely depth and textural resonance to the 2011. I would prefer to drink it over the next handful of years.
Sella	Lessona	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2013
Sella	Lessona	WS - Wine Spectator	90 Points	2013	01/2018 Review This is ready to enjoy, featuring cherry, plum, licorice, leather and earth aromas and flavors, with a ripe profile. Light tannins show on the back end, while this remains long and intense. Drink now through 2024.
Sella	Lessona	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2014
Sella	Lessona	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2014	03/2022 Review The 2014 Lessona is redolent of sweet dried cherry, tobacco, cedar, earthiness and licorice. Vibrant and nervy, this mid-weight Lessona is full of character. There is a feeling of exoticism here that is absolutely compelling.
Sella	Lessona	VR - Veronelli	2 Stars	2014
Sella	Lessona Omaggio a Quintino Sella	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2008	08/2018 Review At a decade of age, this Lessona still has some healthy, dry tannins and bright acidity, married nicely with mature fruit. Long, rather mineral finish. Drink or hold.
Sella	Lessona Omaggio a Quintino Sella	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2009	06/2018 Review The 2009 Lessona Omaggio a Quintino Sella is powerful and deep for this bottling, and yet it retains the mid-weight structure that is typical of the appellation. Dried cherry, mint, licorice, dried flowers and earthy notes are some of the signatures. It will be interesting to see if the 2009 develops more nuance over time. Today, it is a bit rough around the edges and also not quite as delineated as some previous editions have been.
Sella	Lessona Omaggio a Quintino Sella	VS - Vinous	95 Points	2010	03/2022 Review The 2010 Lessona Omaggio a Quintino Sella is fabulous, as it always has been. The 2010 offers a compelling mix of deep, dark fruit along with the natural complexity that has developed in bottle. It is both young and also mature, as the best wines from the region are. Dried rose petal, licorice, crushed autumn leaves, dried cherry and amaro herbs all grace this exquisite, reference-point Lessona.
Sella	Lessona San Sebastiano allo Zoppo	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2009	08/2018 Review Although it’s now coming up for nine years of age and there’s a hint of Amontillado-sherry-type character in here, this has both nice richness and rather silky tannins. Drink now.
Sella	Lessona San Sebastiano allo Zoppo	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2009	06/2018 Review The 2009 Lessona San Sebastiano allo Zoppo is powerful and also a touch rustic, but also pleasing in its own way. Now starting to show the first signs of aromatic and flavor development, the 2009 has quite a bit to offer. Firm, grippy tannins give the 2009 its shape and more than enough spine to support a mid-weight frame laced with hints of tobacco, smoke, leather, licorice, herbs and incense. Although not the last word in complexity, the 2009 will drink well for at least another handful of years.
Sella	Lessona San Sebastiano allo Zoppo	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2011
Sella	Lessona San Sebastiano allo Zoppo	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2011	03/2022 Review The 2011 San Sebastiano allo Zoppo is forward and quite open in its first impression, but it has plenty of supporting structure as well. Macerated cherry, dried herbs, leather, spice, tobacco and mint are front and center. The 2011 is maybe not quite as polished as the 2012 tasted alongside it, but it has plenty of character.
Sella	Lessona San Sebastiano allo Zoppo	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2012	03/2022 Review The 2012 San Sebastiano allo Zoppo is a very pretty, elegant wine. Sweet floral accents lift a core of sweet red berry fruit. Blood orange, mint, cinnamon and pomegranate appear later as this suave, gracious wine opens with a bit of air. What a gorgeous wine this is.
Sella	Lessona San Sebastiano allo Zoppo	VR - Veronelli	2 Stars	2011
L'Lac	Lugana	GR - Gambero Rosso	1 Bicchiere	2019
L'Lac	Lugana	WE - Wine Enthusiast	89 Points	2021	Review This savory white opens with delicate scents recalling spring blossoms, citrus and white stone fruit. The bright palate offers grapefruit and honeydew before a tangy saline close.
Antica Tindari	Mamertino Rosso Imperium	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2017	06/2022 Review The darkly alluring 2017 Imperium Rosso lifts from the glass with a bouquet of sweet violets, lavender, blackberries and exotic brown spices. This is silky and deeply textural, with sapid black fruits and minerals that saturate while leaving fine tannins that add cheek-puckering tension toward the close. The 2017 finishes lightly structured and classically dry, leaving purple-toned inner florals and hints of licorice to linger long. I love the balance here, yet a year or two of cellaring is recommended. The Imperium Rosso is a blend of 70% Nero d'Avola, 20% Nocera and 10% Nerello Mascalese.
Antica Tindari	Mamertino Rosso Imperium	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2017	08/2022 Review This has aromas of blackberries, blackcurrants, tobacco, iodine and bay leaves. Medium-bodied with lightly chewy tannins. Savory. Nero d'Avola, nocera and nerello mascalese. Drink now or hold.
Antica Tindari	Mamertino Rosso Riserva Imperium	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2016	07/2022 Review This has aromas of porcini mushrooms, cooked cherries, blackberries, dried herbs, balsamic and licorice. Medium-bodied with crunchy acidity and firm, integrated tannins. Flavorful. Nocera and nerello mascalese. From organically grown grapes. Drink now or hold.
Antica Tindari	Mamertino Rosso Riserva Imperium	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2016	06/2022 Review There's a mentholated freshness to the 2016 Imperium Rosso Riserva, which enlivens its bouquet of crushed blueberries, savory herbs, violets and ashen stone. This is round and silky in feel without any hard edges to be found, while displaying ripe red and blue fruits that coat the palate and leave a staining of minerality toward the close. The 2016 tapers off long yet refreshing and only lightly structured, as notes of black currant and lavender slowly fade. This is showing beautifully today, yet it also has the balance to excel through medium-term cellaring. The Imperium Rosso Riserva is a blend of 70% Nero d'Avola, 20% Nocera and 10% Nerello Mascalese.
Salustri Leonardo	Montecucco Rosso Marleo	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2016	07/2018 Review The 2016 Montecucco Rosso Marleo is gorgeous. Fresh and inviting in the glass, with terrific persistence, the Rosso is a terrific everyday wine. A touch of Ciliegiolo adds character to this Sangiovese-based red. I would prefer to drink it over the next year of two, while the fruit remains vibrant.
Salustri Leonardo	Montecucco Rosso Marleo	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2018	03/2020 Review Here I’m finding peppery florals and hints of undergrowth up front, as the 2018 Salustri Leonardo Montecucco Rosso Marleo blossoms further to reveal notes of crushed strawberry, blueberry skins and white smoke minerality. A contrasting mix of tart cherry, savory spice, and minerals slowly saturates beneath an air of sweet inner florals. The finish is long, sizzling with zesty acids yet also showing a light coating of fine tannin, with an echo of purple florals and spicy wild berries.
Salustri Leonardo	Montecucco Rosso Marleo	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2019	10/2021 Review The 2019 Rosso Marleo Montecucco opens with a display of cedar spice box and roses giving way to black cherries and hints of leather. It’s silky in texture, with polished, ripe red fruits that flow effortlessly across the palate. This leaves sweet tannins to linger, as residual acids keep the mouth watering, and hints of blueberry and licorice slowly fade. Such balance and so complete, the 2019 Marleo is a beauty and a remarkable value.
Salustri Leonardo	Montecucco Sangiovese Grotte Rosse	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2016	03/2020 Review The 2016 Salustri Leonardo Montecucco Sangiovese Grotte Rosse displays a truly alluring bouquet of ripe wild berries, complemented by hints of spiced orange, cedar shavings, dried florals and forest floor. The finish is long, youthfully structured but also quite giving, balancing tension against juicy acids and lingering tart red fruits. The 2016 Grotte Rosse is perfectly balanced, delivering gorgeous primary fruits, a lively personality, but also the structure to mature for a decade or more in the cellar. Wow.
Salustri Leonardo	Montecucco Sangiovese Grotte Rosse	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2018	10/2021 Review There are depths of black cherry, wild herbs, savory brown spices, shaved cedar and camphor to be found as the 2018 Sangiovese Grotte Rosse Montecucco blossoms in the glass. This is soft and generous on the palate, much more energetic than its bouquet would lead you to expect, as tart red berries and minerals give way to a coating of sweet tannin toward the close. It’s persistent yet lightly structured through the finale, as plums mix with licorice and hints of sage. While there’s already so much to like about this remarkably pretty rendition of Grotte Rosse, the best is still yet to come.
Salustri Leonardo	Montecucco Sangiovese Grotte Rosse	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2013	07/2016 Review The 2013 Montecucco Sangiovese Grotte Rosse is terrific. Rich, dense and powerful, but with a good bit of freshness, the 2013 offer serious density and punch. Dark red stone fruit, tobacco, menthol, licorice and plum flesh out in an ample, large-scaled wine endowed with considerable personality. The 2013 is bold, big and nicely done, even if it not exactly a subtle wine.
Salustri Leonardo	Montecucco Sangiovese Santa Marta	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2014	07/2017 Review The 2014 Montecucco Sangiovese S. Marta is a gorgeous wine, especially for the year. All the elements are very nicely balanced. In 2014, Salustri did not produce his top wines (the Grotte Rosse and Terre d'Alviero) and all of the fruit ended up here instead. Grilled herbs, tobacco, smoke and licorice add aromatic nuance to this delicious, overachieving red.
Salustri Leonardo	Montecucco Sangiovese Santa Marta	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2016	03/2020 Review The 2016 Salustri Leonardo Montecucco Sangiovese Santa Marta shows spicy cherry and a dusting of minerals up front, as sweet spice and violet floral notes develop in the glass. On the palate, soft textures are offset by zesty acids, as the 2016 Santa Marta takes a turn toward the savory, delivering tart berry and hints of plum, with savory herbs and slow-mounting tannins. The finish is long and structured, almost salty, like you can taste the limestone from this vineyard, as it resonates on fine tannin with a buzz of lingering acids.
Salustri Leonardo	Montecucco Sangiovese Santa Marta	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2019	10/2021 Review The 2019 Sangiovese Santa Marta Montecucco is dusty and floral with rose-tinged cherries and hints of blood orange. Its silky textures give way to a fleshy display of savory red fruits, minerals and spice with an inner air of wax and dried flowers. Fine tannins linger, framing the experience nicely without slowing its momentum, as notes of licorice and tart woodland berries slowly taper off. There are depths still unseen within the 2019 Santa Marta, which another year or two of cellaring should reveal.
Filomusi	Montepulciano d’Abruzzo	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2015	07/2018 Review Bright ruby. Ink, fresh blueberries and violet on the nose. Clean and lively in the mouth despite its 14% alcohol, which it hides well thanks to plenty of extract and ripe tannins. Finishes long, multilayered and suave. Outstanding entry-level wine from Filomusi Guelfi.
Filomusi	Montepulciano d’Abruzzo	VS - Vinous	89 Points	2019	08/2023 Review The 2019 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo wafts up with an earthy and herbal bouquet, blending wild berries and musky currants with hints of white pepper and sage. This impresses with its round and pliant feel, showcasing mineral-tinged red fruits that are energized by brisk acidity. The 2019 shows a bit of heat through the licorice-tinged finale, while tapering off with a staining of primary concentration and gentle tannins.
Filomusi	Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Fonte Dei	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2011	07/2018 Review Moderately saturated ruby. Very big, deep, flinty, inky aromas and flavors of dark plum, blueberry and red cherry complicated by botanical herbs and licorice. Finishes with noteworthy salinity and tarriness, in keeping with the grape variety. Aged 18 months in Slavonian oak barrels. The big and still youthfully chewy tannins need time to develop and soften, but this is yet another knockout wine from Filomusi Guelfi this year.
Filomusi	Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Fonte Dei	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2012	07/2019 Review Good full ruby. Aromas and flavors of red berries, plum and tar. Relatively smooth on entry, then rising tannins leave a slightly chewy mouthfeel on the long, broad close.
Filomusi	Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2012	07/2018 Review Good full ruby. Bright, ripe blue and black fruit aromas and flavors are complicated by herbs and inky nuances. Finishes long, ripe and savory with a creamy mouthfeel. This is a big wine that manages to stay just this side of refined, without falling over the top. Aged in stainless steel and in large oak barrels.
Albino Rocca	Nebbiolo d’Alba	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2018	09/2021 Review The 2018 Nebbiolo d'Alba is gorgeous. Spice, blood orange, mint, wild cherry and rose petals give the 2018 a hole range of classic Nebbiolo aromas and flavors. The Nebbiolo d'Alba emerges from young vines parcels across the Rocca family's holdings. It is as good and affordable an alternative to Barbaresco as readers will find. I loved it.
Albino Rocca	Nebbiolo d’Alba	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2019
Albino Rocca	Nebbiolo d’Alba	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2020	11/2022 Review The 2020 Nebbiolo d'Alba emerges from the part of San Rocco Seno d'Elvio that is in Alba (as opposed to in Barbaresco). Wild cherry, cedar, tobacco, spice, dried herbs and blood orange are some of the many aromas and Qavors that open in the glass. Mid-weight structure and polished tannins add to its considerable appeal.
Marengo	Nebbiolo d’Alba Vigna Valmaggiore	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2016	06/2018 Review Nebbiolo from the Valmaggiore vineyard in Roero is quickly becoming one of my Italian wine passions. Only a handful of Piedmont producers make wine here and one of them is the Marengo family. The vineyard parcel belonged to Eugenia Marengo's (Marco's wife) family. Valmaggiore has dramatically vertical slopes that would be terraced in any other part of the world in order to make working here easier. For whatever reason, terraces were never built here, making for dangerously slippery conditions during rain. The 2016 Nebbiolo d'Alba Vigna Valmaggiore sees fruit sourced from 60-year-old vines. This wine offers an excellent starting point for those who want to taste the special Valmaggiore Nebbiolo. Keeping in character, this wine delivers a unique aromatic profile with dried violets and herbs. The mouthfeel shows deep complexity and brilliant freshness.
Marengo	Nebbiolo d’Alba Vigna Valmaggiore	WA - Wine Advocate	92 Points	2019	06/2019 Review The 2019 Nebbiolo d'Alba Vigna Valmaggiore shows good concentration and a robust bouquet with dark fruit and nutty aromas that remind me of toasted hazelnuts or almonds. Those nutty aromas segue to earthy truffle and potting soil that are also specific to this bottle. Some of my favorite producers offer a Nebbiolo from the Valmaggiore cru in Roero on the left banks of the Tanaro River, and I always recommend them enthusiastically, both for the quality of the fruit and the competitive price points. This release shows a hint of white pepper at the back of its pretty, dark fruit. Some 6,500 bottles were produced.
Ferrandes	Passito di Pantelleria	WA - Wine Advocate	95 Points	2012	12/2018 Review I was sent two vintages of this wine, 2012 and 2008. Both are packaged in 375-milliliter bottles. The Ferrandes Salvatore 2012 Passito di Pantelleria opens to a bright orange appearance with gold and copper highlights. The bouquet is very sweet and Sicilian with candied orange peel, almond sugar, pistachio paste and dried garden herbs like basil and mint. Everything about the wine reminds you of the windswept, volcanic landscape of Pantelleria. This is a warm-vintage expression, and the bouquet is even more exuberant and fruit-forward as a result. The wine is rich in texture, creamy glycerin and sunny sweetness. Raisins, figs and dried apricots appear on the finish. Production ranges from 4,000 to 5,000 bottles made per year.
Ferrandes	Passito di Pantelleria	WA - Wine Advocate	96 Points	2013	10/2017 Review This expression from Pantelleria shows a dark amber color with some darkened ruby highlights. The unoaked 2013 Passito di Pantelleria (in a tall and thin 375-milliliter bottle) is a precious wine made in extreme conditions with fruit laid out to dry in the sun and wind. The bouquet is evolved and oxidative in the most careful manner with brown sugar and maple syrup. The wine shows a rich, honey-like texture in the mouth. This wine is a splendor. Take me to Pantelleria now, with its black volcanic rock beaches and omnipresent caper bushes. Production numbers land between 4,000 and 5,000 bottles per year.
Ferrandes	Passito di Pantelleria	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2014	06/2022 Review The 2014 Passito di Pantelleria is a dark amber color in the glass, opening slowly with nuances of roast almond, caramel and fig paste. It’s soft-textured with brightening acidity and a salty flourish that adds savory depths to the ultra-ripe notes of peach and apricot preserves that follows. The finish goes on and on, leaving notions of spiced ginger cookie, raisins and hints of candied pineapple; yet the endnote here is its remarkable freshness. Aromatically, the 2014 never fully blossoms, yet the performance within is worth experiencing.
Ferrandes	Passito di Pantelleria	WA - Wine Advocate	96 Points	2008	12/2018 Review With the benefit of time, this wine has evolved into a thing of great beauty and depth. Wine made with air-dried grapes benefits greatly from bottle aging, as demonstrated by the stunning 2008 Passito di Pantelleria. Obvious fruit tones of dried apricots and figs have transformed into delicate and ethereal notes of cola, balsam herb, misty menthol, Christmas candy cane and cough drop. The aromatic evolution of the wine is truly spectacular. The bouquet shows a new side with each swirl of the glass. In the mouth, the wine has gained in silky intensity and texture. Even the obvious sweetness has become mild and elegant. This dessert wine literally glides smoothly over the palate. Production never exceeds 5,000 375-milliliter bottles per year. With the benefit of time, this wine has evolved into a thing of great beauty and depth. Wine made with air-dried grapes benefits greatly from bottle aging, as demonstrated by the stunning 2008 Passito di Pantelleria. Obvious fruit tones of dried apricots and figs have transformed into delicate and ethereal notes of cola, balsam herb, misty menthol, Christmas candy cane and cough drop. The aromatic evolution of the wine is truly spectacular. The bouquet shows a new side with each swirl of the glass. In the mouth, the wine has gained in silky intensity and texture. Even the obvious sweetness has become mild and elegant. This dessert wine literally glides smoothly over the palate. Production never exceeds 5,000 375-milliliter bottles per year. With the benefit of time, this wine has evolved into a thing of great beauty and depth. Wine made with air-dried grapes benefits greatly from bottle aging, as demonstrated by the stunning 2008 Passito di Pantelleria. Obvious fruit tones of dried apricots and figs have transformed into delicate and ethereal notes of cola, balsam herb, misty menthol, Christmas candy cane and cough drop. The aromatic evolution of the wine is truly spectacular. The bouquet shows a new side with each swirl of the glass. In the mouth, the wine has gained in silky intensity and texture. Even the obvious sweetness has become mild and elegant. This dessert wine literally glides smoothly over the palate. Production never exceeds 5,000 375-milliliter bottles per year. *('Passito di Pantelleria DECENNALE')
Iovine	Penisola Sorrentina Gragnano	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2017	09/2018 Review Deep purple. Rich, dense aromas and flavors of blueberry and black cherry, lifted by a light spritz. Luscious but vibrant in the mouth, finishing very long and classically dry. Outstanding quality for the price, but you have to like red wines with a little fizz. Perfect with burgers and pizza.
Iovine	Penisola Sorrentina Gragnano Terra del Gragnano	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2017	09/2018 Review Deep purple. Rich, dense aromas and flavors of blueberry and black cherry, lifted by a light spritz. Luscious but vibrant in the mouth, finishing very long and classically dry. Outstanding quality for the price, but you have to like red wines with a little fizz. Perfect with burgers and pizza.
Iovine	Penisola Sorrentina Lettere	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2020	10/2021 Review The 2020 Lettere is dark and moody in the glass, with wild herbs and crushed ashen stone giving way to hints of black currant. There's a creamy wave of silken bubbles that sweep across the palate, carrying mineral-tinged tart berries and hints of sour citrus. A pleasant inner sweetness lingers, along with a coating of rounded tannins, which makes for a fresh yet classically dry finale. The Lettere, a blend of 50% Piedirosso, 40% Aglianico and 10% Sciascinoso, is a fun sparkling red that is packed full of energy.
Iovine	Penisola Sorrentina Lettere	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2016	09/2018 Review Deep ruby-purple with a rich foam. Cola-like notes complement aromas and flavors of black cherry, blueberry, aromatic herbs and violet. Crisp, fresh and youthfully chewy, and much deeper and longer than the Gragnano. Ideal pizza wine that packs in lots of flavor while sporting only 12,5% alcohol.
Iovine	Penisola Sorrentina Lettere	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2017	09/2018 Review Bright dark red with small, persistent bubbles. Very harmonious and dense, offering small red fruit and berries nicely lifted by a floral nose. Finishes long and refined, with a peppery but harmonious acidity and noteworthy verve. Outstanding Lettere. This will probably be more difficult to sell than the rounder, more fruit-driven and softer Gragnano, though I’d venture to say that the Lettere is the more refined and less frivolous of the two wines.
Villa Ligi	Pergola Aleatico Superiore Grifoglietto	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2017	08/2021 Review Sweetly spiced and floral, the 2017 Aleatico Superiore Pergola Grifoglietto lifts up with notes of allspice, clove and balsamic-tinged black cherries. Its velvety feel gives way to a rich display of ripe black fruits complemented by salty minerals, as an air of tobacco and cocoa builds toward the close. This finishes long and lightly structured, with fine tannins resonating on nuances of licorice, inner violet tones and sour citrus.
Villa Ligi	Pergola Aleatico Superiore Grifoglietto	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2011	06/2015 Review (a single-vineyard wine made from roughly 50-year-old vines): Full ruby-purple. Aromas of blackberry, black cherry, violet and quinine. Pure, primary dark fruit flavors are highlighted but not overwhelmed by spicy and floral notes of sandalwood, cardamom, nutmeg, lavender and violet. This impressively intense fruit bomb is still very young and should repay a few more years of cellaring. Finishes with excellent lift and length.
Villa Ligi	Pergola Aleatico Vernaculum	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2019	08/2021 Review The 2019 Aleatico Pergola Vernaculum pulls you close with its mix of bright cherry, peppery spice, cinnamon, clove and rosy florals. It soothes with silky textures, coming across as pliant and round, yet energized by vibrant acids, which also work to enliven its wild berry fruits. Pretty violet and lavender tones linger over a flourish of salty minerality as this tapers off with a delicate touch. Very nice.
Villa Ligi	Pergola Aleatico Vernaculum	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2020	08/2021 Review The 2020 Aleatico Pergola Vernaculum boasts a remarkably pretty, fruit-forward and pleasantly sweet display, mixing violets and lavender with raspberries and cherries. It's fleshy and round in feel, with ripe red and blue fruits energized by juicy acidity, as saline-minerals slowly saturate toward the close. While the 2020 is quite extroverted in character, it [never becomes tiring or cloying, finishing classically dry and with only a subtle hint of framing tannins. There's no need to wait here; this is packed full of balanced pleasure. In fact, you may want to even consider giving it a slight chill.
Villa Ligi	Pergola Aleatico Vernaculum	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2021	07/2022 Review The 2021 Pergola Aleatico Vernaculum blossoms in the glass and with a vivid burst of freshly opened blackberry preserves, violet florals and sweet smoke. It's soft-textured yet juicy to the core, with tart, wild berry fruits and a touch of sour citrus that adds lovely tension toward the close. The 2021 finishes with a salty-savory flourish, as hints of black currant and lavender fade. While this vintage of Vernaculum is a bit more immediate than usual, it's also expertly balanced and geared for a long and open drinking window.
Villa Ligi	Pergola Aleatico Vernaculum	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2015	10/2017 Review Deep ruby. On the delicate, aromatic nose, notes of cinnamon, nutmeg and quinine lift the red cherry, blueberry and underbrush aromas. Flavors similar to the aromas are ripe and fleshy and leave a luscious mouthfeel. A delicate spiciness is neatly extended on the long back end thanks to vibrant but harmonious acidity. Best Vernaculum ever, even if the oaky presence diminishes its aromatic power somewhat. Well done.
Villa Ligi	Pergola Aleatico Vernaculum	VR - Veronelli	2 Stars	2019
Villa Ligi	Pergola Rosato Fiori	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2018	04/2019 Review Luminous pink. Clean aromas of quinine, white flowers and red berries. Then similar flavors to the aromas, but with a salty, spicy edge on the long fresh, high acid but harmonious finish.
Villa Ligi	Pergola Rosato Fiori	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2019	05/2020 Review Fresh strawberries, right from the vine, roses, ripe peach, and hints of lime all come together to create a gorgeous bouquet on the 2019 Villa Ligi Rosato Fiori Pergola, a 100% varietal Vernaccia Rossa. On the palate, it soothes the senses with silky textures and ripe fruits while also stimulating them with vibrant acids and minerals. The finish is long and energetic, resonating on notes of sweetened sun tea and pretty inner florals.
Villa Ligi	Pergola Rosato Fiori	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2020	05/2021 Review It’s hard to pull yourself away from the 2020 Rosato Fiori Pergola. This is a varietal Vernaccia Rossa in Rosato form that grabs your attention with a bouquet of exotic flowers and tropical fruits complemented by crushed stone, lime zest and a spicy hint of ginger. The enveloping textures are nicely offset by salty minerals, bright acidity and kiwi. This tapers off a bit short but pleasing with its cheek-puckering freshness.
Fiorini	Pignoletto Frizzante Colli Bolognesi Nebbia Felsinea	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2020	Review The 2020 Pignoletto Frizzante Nebbia Felsinea is savory in the glass with dusty, yellow florals that give way to notes of ginger and pear. It engages the palate with zesty acids contrasted by silken bubbles that give way to ripe orchard fruits and mulling spice. The Nebbia Felsinea tapers off wonderfully fresh, leaning more toward the tropical spectrum with hints of kiwi and sour melon. This varietal Pignoletto is a pleasure to taste.
San Pietro	Pinot Bianco Alto Adige	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2018	08/2019 Review A fresh, mineral pinot bianco with guava peel, chamomile and green apples. Medium-bodied and very crisp, but there’s a sense of something denser towards the mid-palate. Drink now.
San Pietro	Pinot Bianco Alto Adige	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2017	09/2018 Review Luminous straw-green. Initially subdued but in fact sneakily deeply pitched on the nose, hinting at nectarine, lemon and wet stone. The vibrant clean flavors of green apple and lime come across as fresh and classically dry tasting. Very brisk and light-bodied, offering good grip on the mineral- and beeswax- accented finish.
San Pietro	Pinot Grigio Alto Adige	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2018	08/2019 Review This is a pretty, citrusy pinot grigio, suggesting fresh herbs, sliced apples and bright lemon peel. Light to medium body, zesty acidity and a crunchy finish. Drink now.
San Pietro	Pinot Grigio Alto Adige	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2017	09/2018 Review Vivid golden-tinged straw color. The simple nose offers apple and pear aromas. Then very savory and thick in the mouth, in fact almost oily, with much more intense pear and yellow apple flavors complicated by herbs and balsamic oils on the long finish. A way above average entry-level Pinot Grigio. Well done.
San Pietro	Pinot Grigio Altus Alto Adige	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2018	10/2019 Review Straw-yellow. Clean pear, apple and fresh citrus aromas and flavors. Much more dense than the entry-level Pinot Grigio from Sand Pietro, with bright, nicely persistent while flower echoes on the long back end.
La Cadalora	Pinot Grigio Vigneti delle Dolomiti	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2017	09/2018 Review Bright straw color. Intense aromas of yellow plum, apple and pear. Then similar flavors to the aromas but with a strong spicy note and a herbal nuance on the long savory, thick finish. This is remarkably good Pinot Grigio.
San Pietro	Pinot Nero Alto Adige	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2018	08/2019 Review A fragrant pinot noir with raspberries, hibiscus and citrus. Medium-bodied, lithe and zesty, but encased in a chewy package of medium-firm tannins. Drink now.
San Pietro	Pinot Nero Alto Adige	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2017	09/2018 Review Bright red. Strawberry, red cherry and herbs in the nose and mouth. Very juicy and lifted thanks to harmonious acidity and good floral thrust. Easygoing fruit-forward Pinot Noir that is light on body but heavy on juicy fruit freshness. Slightly chilled, will make for fun, uncomplicated patio drinking so I’ll give it an outstanding score. Well done!
Gini	Pinot Nero del Veneto Campo alle More	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2015	08/2019 Review This is rather ripe with lots of dried herbs, but the raspberry coulis and spices are quite elegant. Full-bodied and round, yet showing a savory edge. Drink now.
La Cadalora	Pinot Nero Vallagarina Vignalet	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2017	08/2020 Review The 2017 Pinot Nero Vignalet shows more of a dark fruit and ripe personality, with sweet exotic spices giving way to black cherry with earthy minerals, hints of mint and sage. It’s juicy yet textural, balancing ripeness with sour citrus and brisk acids, creating an expression of contrasts that I’m finding highly enjoyable. Hints of tobacco, savory herbs and fine tannins linger through the close, promising a number of years of positive evolution. The Vignalet handled the warmth of the vintage beautifully, and although there is a bit of perceivable oak here (12 months in barrique), it’s wonderfully integrated.
Vigneti di Ettore	Recioto della Valpolicella Classico	GR - Gambero Rosso	1 Bicchiere	2017
Vigneti di Ettore	Recioto della Valpolicella Classico	VR - Veronelli	2 Stars	2017
Gini	Recioto di Soave Classico Col Foscarin	WS - Wine Spectator	92 Points	2011	08/2020 Review Fragrant notes of jasmine and honeysuckle lead to rich flavors of apricot pâte de fruit, praline, honeycomb and candied ginger in this juicy, lightly mouthcoating sweetie. Lush and creamy on the lasting finish. Drink now through 2028. 580 cases made, 250 cases imported.
Malabaila	Roero Bric Volta	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2018
Malabaila	Roero Riserva Castelletto	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2015
Malabaila	Roero Riserva Castelletto	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2016
Malabaila	Roero Riserva Castelletto	WA - Wine Advocate	90 Points	2011	04/2018 Review Lucrezia Carrega's top-shelf wine is the 2011 Roero Riserva Castelletto. The wine's appearance exhibits very nice intensity and a pretty garnet hue. The bouquet shows lasting power and momentum with wild berry, spice and black licorice. The Castelletto vineyard is Malabaila's oldest planting site. The wine ages in barrique for 24 months and then sees four years of bottle aging.
Malabaila	Roero Riserva Castelletto	WA - Wine Advocate	91 Points	2015	07/2020 Review Made with organically farmed fruit, the Malabaila 2015 Roero Riserva Castelletto offers a classic approach to Nebbiolo with menthol and medicinal herbs on top of crushed aniseed and camphor ash. Those balsamic characteristics are strong in this wine, but you get enough forest fruit to pair with veal, chicken or other delicate white meats. There is a lot of energy and tension in this pretty high-toned Nebbiolo that ages in barrique for two years. Production is 4,000 bottles.
Malabaila	Roero Riserva Castelletto	DC - Decanter	90 Points	2016	06/2017 Review A rich modern style with a dark fruit concentration and a sleek structure. Black cherry preserve, violets, and baking spice characters.
Il Pino	Rosso di Montalcino	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2017	11/2020 Review The 2017 Rosso di Montalcino shows musky black cherries complemented by notes of sage, cedar and flowery undergrowth. It’s silky in texture with fleshy ripe red fruits offset by wild herbal tones, salty minerals and energizing acidity. This does a fantastic job of showing the richness of the vintage, yet it’s coupled with vibrancy and framing structural components that result in a thoroughly enjoyable glass of Rosso.
Il Pino	Rosso di Montalcino	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2018	10/2022 Review Dusty, floral and pretty in an understated way, the 2018 Rosso di Montalcino opens with nuances of dried strawberries, cloves and sweet melon. It’s round and plush on the palate with a pleasant inner sweetness and ripe red and hints of blue fruit, but also a salty flourish that adds lovely contrast. The 2018 leaves a hint of adolescent tannins to mingle with residual acids, creating a push and pull of tannins, while finishing long with echoes of violet candies. This is just entering maturity and really strutting its stuff.
Il Pino	Rosso di Montalcino Jeccardo	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2016	10/2022 Review A mix of plum sauce, brown spice, sweet tobacco and peppery herbs creates a rich yet totally seductive bouquet as the 2016 Rosso di Montalcino Il Jeccardo blossoms in the glass. It’s silky-smooth, almost creamy in feel, without a hard edge in sight, ushering in ripe red and black fruits, as a mentholated freshness adds lift toward the close. The 2016 finishes a bit shorter than anticipated, yet leaves pretty nuances of black cherry and a bitter twang to resonate on. Il Jeccardo loses a bit of momentum through the finale, yet still leaves a lasting impression.
La Cadalora	Rosso Vallagarina Sanvalentino	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2015	09/2018 Review Deep red-ruby. Spicy, peppery aromas and flavors of bright red and dark berries complemented by herbs and flowers. Finishes long, crisp and juicy, with plenty of upfront fruit and zingy acidity. A lovely entry-level wine.
La Cadalora	Rosso Vallagarina Sanvalentino	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2019	09/2020 Review The 2019 San Valentino Rosso is a very pretty, varietal Marzemino, showing notes of sour cherry, wild mountain herbs, and purple flowers. It’s silken textures give way to juicy, nervous acidity which contrasts its fleshy ripe red/blue fruits, as inner violet tones amass toward the finale. There’s a slight bitter twang that punctuates the expression, like a coating of liquid florals.
La Cadalora	Rosso Vallagarina Sanvalentino	JS - James Suckling	89 Points	2016	08/2018 Review A very fresh, blueberry nose, plenty of fruit and fresh acidity make this rather sleek red easy to enjoy. A little simple. Drink now.
Masserie Pizari	Salento Rosato	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2017	05/2018 Review Bright medium-red. Dried red fruits and herbs on the pungent nose. Then fleshy and broad but light on its feet, offering sweet strawberry and cherry flavors and a hint of anise. A full-bodied Rosato that closes with good energy and focus.
Masserie Pizari	Salento Rosso Primitivo	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2020	06/2021 Review There's a minty freshness that wafts up from the 2020 Primitivo as it evolves in the glass, revealing aromas of black cherry, dried roses and hints of oregano. It's soft and fleshy in feel, nicely contrasted by zesty acids, tart woodland berries and a salty minerality that mounts toward the close. Sour red fruits and a twang of citrus linger long through the spicy, mouthwatering finale. Masserie Pizari packed a ton of zesty Primitivo character into their 2020 vintage release.
Vigne Sannite	Sannio Aglianico	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2014	10/2021 Review Dried roses, bright cherry berry fruits and a dusting of spice waft up from the 2014 Aglianico. It's soft-textured, with a vivid display of black currant, inner violet tones and minerals that create a salty sensation toward the close. Tart plums, a twang of sour citrus and savory herbs linger through the lightly structured finale. Frankly, I'm not sure that this was the vintage that Vigne Sanite had intended to send to me, yet I'm glad they did, as it has yet to be rated and goes to show how well a Sannio Aglianico can hold up, especially from the difficult 2014 vintage.
Vigne Sannite	Sannio Aglianico	WS - Wine Spectator	90 Points	2015	11/2019 Review A rich note of fresh, loamy earth underscores the pureed raspberry and strawberry fruit flavors in this round, medium- to full-bodied red, with fresh acidity and light, taut tannins defining the well-spiced finish. Drink now through 2025. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 4,150 cases made, 100 cases imported.
Vigne Sannite	Sannio Coda di Volpe	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2017	09/2018 Review Bright golden-tinged yellow. Archetypal aromas and flavors of Coda di Volpe Bianca (pear, tangerine, minerals, peach). Fresh and juicy, displaying clean acidity that adds clarity and cut. Finishes long and saline with a hint of bitter herbs.
Vigne Sannite	Sannio Greco	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2020	10/2021 Review The 2020 Greco pulls you close with its sweetly alluring bouquet of honeydew melon, peach preserves and tropical florals. This is energetic in feel, reverberating with zesty green citrus and minerals, as mouthwatering acidity maintains a fresh and juicy impression. Sour melon and a salty flourish linger through the finale, urging you back to the glass for another sip. Very nice.
Vigne Sannite	Sannio Greco	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2017	09/2018 Review Bright deep straw. Aromas of grapefruit, lime, pear, balsamic oils and minerals. Still rather closed; strong acidity gives the rich, glyceral, dense and brooding stone fruit and grapefruit flavors a mouthcoating presence. Very rich and long on the back end. This is really lovely Greco. Well done.
Gini	Sauvignon del Veneto Maciete Fume’	GR - Gambero Rosso	3 Bicchieri	2016
Gini	Sauvignon del Veneto Maciete Fume’	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2016	06/2019 Review Bright pale straw. Very lemony nose also hints at green figs, white flowers and sage. Then gooseberry and vanilla custard flavors emerge with aeration and complicate the fresh citrus notes in the mouth. Finishes long, zingy and suave. A very refined wine of noteworthy purity.
San Pietro	Schiava Alto Adige	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2018	10/2019 Review Bright red. Flinty red cherry and berries are complicated by herbs and violet on the inviting nose. Long, lovely and well balanced, with a delicately peppery finish. This fresh, perfumed, light-bodied red will match splendidly with barbecue fare.
Le Terre Chiare	Sicilia Grillo	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2020	10/2021 Review Mediterranean herbs dominate the effusive aromas of this dry grillo, but there's also a striking note of curry leaf here. Light, bright and crisp with a bone-dry, lemony finish. Drink now.
Gini	Soave Classico	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2011	02/2022 Review The 2011 Soave Classico is in a beautiful place in its maturity, as hazelnut gives way to honeyed florals and hints of tropical melon. This is round, pliant and rich but also vibrant, with a salty flourish that introduces its ripe orchard fruits. This tapers off remarkably fresh and floral. I don't believe that holding the 2011 will improve it any further, yet there's also no fear of decline.
Gini	Soave Classico	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2016	02/2022 Review A captivating combination of tomato leaf and dried herbs initially wafts up from the 2016 Soave Classico. With time, hints of smoke and ginger join the mix. This is silky-smooth, yet lifted and juicy, as lemon-tinged apples and pears give way to pretty inner florals. It tapers off long and concentrated, with residual acids that keep the mouth watering for more. It's amazing to think that this is Gini's "entry-level" Soave, and with six years of maturity that have imparted unexpected depths.
Gini	Soave Classico	WS - Wine Spectator	90 Points	2019	03/2021 Review This light-bodied white is crisp and minerally, with a zesty thread of ground spice and grated ginger winding through mouthwatering flavors of Honeycrisp apple, pink grapefruit sorbet and a hint of lemon thyme. Racy finish. Drink now through 2026. 9,000 cases made, 2,500 cases imported.
Gini	Soave Classico	WE - Wine Enthusiast	92 Points	2020	11/2021 Review Hawthorn and orchard fruit aromas waft out of the glass along with delicate whiffs of botanical herbs. Creamy, crisp and savory, the elegant, dangerously drinkable palate delivers juicy white peach, grapefruit, slate and a spicy hint of ginger alongside tangy acidity.
Gini	Soave Classico	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2021	02/2022 Review The 2021 Soave Classico is remarkably pretty with yellow flowers, wet stone and freshly sliced pear. This is mineral and focused upon entry, with perfumed orchard fruits and a salty flourish that returns toward the close. Pear and peach skins resonate, as this tapers off lightly structured with an almost-herbal tea-like quality. The Classico is a blend of some of the region's top vineyards with an average vine age of 90 years.
Gini	Soave Classico	WS - Wine Spectator	90 Points	2016	11/2017 Review A lithe, light-bodied white, with racy acidity and a subtle streak of mineral, layered with nectarine, melon and pink grapefruit pith flavors. This is well-knit, with a lingering, lightly spiced finish. Drink now through 2020.
Gini	Soave Classico	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2016	10/2017 Review Plenty of peach and lemon character with hints of green apple. Medium to full body, bright acidity and a flavorful finish. Drink now.
Gini	Soave Classico	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2017	09/2018 Review Although this medium-bodied Soave has plenty of lemon-curd character, it has moderate acidity and is rather soft. A flexible food wine. Drink now.
Gini	Soave Classico	WE - Wine Enthusiast	91 Points	2017	11/2019 Review Yellow wildflower, exotic fruit and ripe pear aromas lead the nose. On the juicy, savory palate, a tangy mineral note energizes creamy white peach, Meyer lemon and honeydew, while a hint of white almond lingers on the finish.
Gini	Soave Classico	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2018	09/2019 Review An attractive white with abundant aromas of cooked apples and pears, as well as lemons. Medium to full body. Lots of flavor. Dried fruit at the end. Drink now.
Gini	Soave Classico	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2018	06/2019 Review Vivid straw-yellow. Delicious aromas of herbs, lime, almond kernel and jasmine. Bright, dense and juicy, with a glyceral but vibrant mouthfeel and very pure flavors of green apple, pear and white peach. Finishes long and mineral. This is a knockout entry-level Soave that boasts sneaky concentration and extreme purity of fruit. Absolutely lovely and one of the better Soaves at this price point that I have memory of in quite some time.
Gini	Soave Classico	WE - Wine Enthusiast	92 Points	2018	08/2020 Review Racy and delicious, this refreshing white offers aromas of tropical fruit, spring wild flower and a whiff of dried botanical herb. On the savory palate, vibrant acidity brightens yellow apple, Meyer lemon and tangy saline before closing on a white-almond note.
Gini	Soave Classico	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2020	07/2021 Review Intriguing nose with notes of gooseberries and apples and a hint of tobacco-like spice. Medium-bodied with a silky texture, plenty of fruit and a light phenolic feel as it progresses. Leaves a slightly salty aftertaste. From organically grown grapes. Drink now.
Gini	Soave Classico Contrada Salvarenza Vecchie Vigne	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2005	02/2022 Review Dusty florals, ginger and sweet spice create an understated and delicate bouquet as the 2005 Soave Classico Contrada Salvarenza Vecchie Vigne opens in the glass. On the palate, this is zesty and extroverted, with ripe tropical fruits and exotic florals propelled by brisk acidity. Only a hint of hazelnut and custard reveals its maturity. The 2005 then takes a turn toward the savory and salty through the long yet remarkably fresh finale.
Gini	Soave Classico Contrada Salvarenza Vecchie Vigne	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2010	02/2022 Review The 2010 Soave Classico Contrada Salvarenza Vecchie Vigne captivates with a burst of lemon zest and tropical florals that leads to young peach and the slightest hint of hazelnut. This is silky, almost glycerol-like in feel and undeniably elegant with a pleasant inner sweetness, as ripe pit fruits are carried by juicy acidity. There's amazing length here, tapering off with dried pears, hints of iodine and an almondy richness. The 2010 is a perfect example of how well Soave can age. At ten years old, this is simply fascinating.
Gini	Soave Classico Contrada Salvarenza Vecchie Vigne	JS - James Suckling	95 Points	2018	08/2021 Review Honeyed apple and ripe lemon together with notes of basil, honeycomb, white chocolate and creamy minerals. Superb complexity. The palate is full, super silky and seamless and packed with flavor. Relentless length. The old vines are really talking here. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.
Gini	Soave Classico Contrada Salvarenza Vecchie Vigne	WE - Wine Enthusiast	95 Points	2018	11/2021 Review Made with fruit from extremely old vines planted in volcanic soils, this drop-dead gorgeous white opens with enticing aromas of cedar, yellow spring flowers, citrus and wild herbs. The dry, delicious palate boasts elegance and depth, featuring ripe apricot, lemon zest, baking spice and salty, flinty mineral notes before an almond finish. Exquisite, it's wonderful now but will age 10 years or more.
Gini	Soave Classico Contrada Salvarenza Vecchie Vigne	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2019	02/2022 Review The 2019 Soave Classico Contrada Salvarenza Vecchie Vigne is wonderfully perfumed (whimsical comes to mind), with yellow flowers giving way to slate and crushed apple. This soothes with its silky textures and ripe orchard fruits, all carried across a core of minerals and brisk acids that adds an almost-salty-sweet quality. This tapers off long and floral with persistent fruit and hints of sour lime.
Gini	Soave Classico Contrada Salvarenza Vecchie Vigne	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2020	02/2022 Review The 2020 Soave Classico Contrada Salvarenza Vecchie Vigne is incredibly pretty, yet also youthfully understated, with lime zests and wet stone giving way to smoky dried flowers. It's silky, focused and perfumed with saline-tinged acids and ripe orchard fruits. This tapers off incredibly floral and fresh, as residual acids slowly fizzle out. The 2020 will require time to fully express itself.
Gini	Soave Classico Contrada Salvarenza Vecchie Vigne	GR - Gambero Rosso	3 Bicchieri	2014
Gini	Soave Classico Contrada Salvarenza Vecchie Vigne	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2018
Gini	Soave Classico Contrada Salvarenza Vecchie Vigne	WS - Wine Spectator	92 Points	2014	03/2018 Review There's real intensity to the flavors of ripe pineapple, peach skin, Thai basil and ground anise in this creamy, medium-bodied white, yet it's elegant overall, with sleek, well-knit acidity maintaining freshness and focus through to the minerally, smoke-laced finish. Drink now through 2025.
Gini	Soave Classico Contrada Salvarenza Vecchie Vigne	WS - Wine Spectator	90 Points	2015	01/2019 Review Golden apple, almond blossom and pastry cream flavors are accented by orange peel, anise and smoke-tinged mineral notes in this sleek, light- to medium-bodied white. Well-knit and tangy, with a racy finish. Drink now through 2024.
Gini	Soave Classico Contrada Salvarenza Vecchie Vigne	WE - Wine Enthusiast	95 Points	2015	11/2019 Review Made with grapes from vines that are over 100 years old, this dazzling white opens with heady scents of yellow spring flowers, apricot, dried pineapple slice and toasted almond with a whiff of acacia honey. The focused palate delivers ripe yellow peach, mature yellow pear, lemon drop candy and white pepper alongside grilled herb and a mineral note of graphite. Fresh acidity keeps it young and tense. Drink now or hold for even more complexity. Best through 2025.
Gini	Soave Classico Contrada Salvarenza Vecchie Vigne	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2015	06/2019 Review Bright golden-yellow. Late harvest Garganega nuances of honey, balsamic oils, and almond paste complicate bright yellow fruit and flower aromas and flavors. Hints of oaky spices add depth but are a little dominant at present, rising on the long, suave.
Gini	Soave Classico Contrada Salvarenza Vecchie Vigne	WS - Wine Spectator	91 Points	2016	10/2020 Review A lovely, mouthwatering white, svelte and light- to medium-bodied, seamlessly integrating mineral underpinnings with flavors of Canary melon, lemon meringue, chamomile and biscuit. Hints of smoke, saline and spice chime on the creamy finish. Drink now through 2026. 800 cases made, 300 cases imported.
Gini	Soave Classico Contrada Salvarenza Vecchie Vigne	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2016	09/2019 Review A beautiful and rich white with lots of cooked apples and pears, minerals and hints of honey. Full-bodied, creamy and fruity. Lovely finish. This is always a top white. Drink or hold.
Gini	Soave Classico Contrada Salvarenza Vecchie Vigne	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2016	01/2021 Review The 2016 Soave Classico Contrada Salvarenza Vecchie Vigne displays a stunning golden color in the glass, as it wafts up with a rich bouquet of spiced lemon peel, dried apricot, potpourri and almond paste. It’s deeply textural, with an almost oily feel, yet well-balanced and energetic, as a soothing wave of peach and young mango coasts across a core of juicy acids. There’s a hint of tropical fruit and brown spice toward the close, as the Salvarenza shakes off its structural weight and tapers off to freshness. This is a serious expression of Soave that is made from vines that are over a century old.
Gini	Soave Classico Contrada Salvarenza Vecchie Vigne	WE - Wine Enthusiast	96 Points	2016	08/2020 Review Aromas of Spanish broom, acacia and yellow stone fruit mingle with whiffs of hazelnut on this stunning white. Elegantly structured, the radiant palate has depth and complexity thanks to volcanic soils and 100-year-old vines, delivering apricot, ripe pear and tangy mineral notes evoking oyster shell before a white-almond finish. Hold for even more complexity. Drink through 2026.
Gini	Soave Classico Contrada Salvarenza Vecchie Vigne	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2018	01/2021 Review The 2018 Soave Classico Contrada Salvarenza Vecchie Vigne is youthfully coy yet packed full of potential. Musky apricot and pears are joined by notes of crushed stone and savory spice, creating a slightly inward yet mesmerizing display. It’s weighty yet perfectly supported by a frame of brisk acids and minerals, as texturally ripe orchard fruits coat the palate with a glyceral feel. Hints of young peach, candied ginger and inner florals linger throughout the long finale.
Gini	Soave Classico Contrada Salvarenza Vecchie Vigne	VR - Veronelli	3 Stars	2018
Gini	Soave Classico La Froscà	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2001	02/2022 Review The 2001 Soave Classico La Frosca makes itself known by mixing crushed pears with hints of raw honey and almond paste to create a seductive bouquet. This is round yet remarkably energetic, contrasting citrus-tinged apples against tropical inner florals and hints of custard. It tapers off pretty and remarkably fresh with nuances of ground ginger. This is incredibly pretty and balanced, also in no fear of decline. The 2001 is a pleasure to taste.
Gini	Soave Classico La Froscà	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2011	02/2022 Review The 2011 Soave Classico La Froscà is honeyed and floral in the glass, as sour melon and kiwi give way to a hint of lemon custard. Its textures are round, yet energy remains incredibly high through a core of saline-infused acidity. This becomes incredibly floral through the finale, adding an almondy richness ag the mouth waters for more.
Gini	Soave Classico La Froscà	WE - Wine Enthusiast	95 Points	2018	11/2021 Review One of the iconic wines of the denomination, this gorgeous, polished white opens with enticing scents of yellow stone fruit, summer wildflowers and hay along with a whiff of wet slate. Elegantly structured, the delicious palate doles out ripe apricot, white peach and tangerine drop candy before a savory—almost salty—almond finish. While it's wonderful now, it will continue to evolve and age beautifully for years. Drink through 2030.
Gini	Soave Classico La Froscà	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2019	08/2021 Review A tightly packed Soave with aromas and flavors of dry lemon and loads of honeysuckle and lavender. Medium-bodied with well-balanced acidity, giving a very focused drive of fruit and saline minerals. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.
Gini	Soave Classico La Froscà	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2019	02/2022 Review The 2019 Soave Classico La Frosca wafts up with honeyed florals, ground ginger and hints of smoke. This soothes with its silky textures, while nervous acidity enlivens the experience and adds a cascading sensation to its mineral-tinged orchard fruits. There's so much concentration here. It leaves the palate caked in chalky minerals while finishing lightly structured. This zesty rendition of La Froscà will take some time to fully blossom, but it's packed full of potential.
Gini	Soave Classico La Froscà	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2020	02/2022 Review The 2020 Soave Classico La Froscà is smoky with pungent florals and hints of tropical peach. This is round and enveloping, balanced by a core of saline-minerals and zesty citrus-tinged acids with vivid green apple fruits. It finishes long and lightly structured, reverberating with tension as a lime skin nuance lingers. The majority of La Froscà is refined in stainless steel for one to two years on the lees with about 20% completed in large casks.
Gini	Soave Classico La Froscà	WS - Wine Spectator	91 Points	2015	03/2018 Review A lithe, vibrant white, with buoyant acidity enlivening the flavors of lime granita, crunchy white peach and wet stone. Lightly honeyed and mouthwatering, with hints of saffron and spice on the finish. Drink now through 2023.
Gini	Soave Classico La Froscà	WS - Wine Spectator	91 Points	2016	11/2019 Review A rich, creamy Soave, with vanilla and spice hints accenting the glazed apricot, biscuit and pastry cream notes. Sleek acidity gives this definition and focus, creating a lightly mouthwatering impression on the smoke-tinged finish. Drink now through 2024. 1,650 cases made, 300 cases imported.
Gini	Soave Classico La Froscà	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2016	06/2019 Review Luminous pale straw color. Intense aromas of almond paste, lime, white flowers and crushed rocks. Juicy and fresh, with extremely well-delineated pomaceous orchard and stone fruit flavors that are very pure and vibrant. A beautiful Soave Classico.
Gini	Soave Classico La Froscà	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2016	01/2021 Review The 2016 Soave Classico La Froscà is rich and alluring with notes of dried peach, sweet white flowers and honeyed almonds. It displays wonderful clarity and poise while stimulating the senses with bright acids and minerals before settling on ripe orchard fruits. A twang of sour citrus and apricot resonates throughout the long and almost salty finish. I tasted the 2016 over the course of two days and it only got better each time I revisited it. The La Froscà matures in a combination of 80% steel tanks and 20% barriques, yet there’s not a hint of wood here.
Gini	Soave Classico La Froscà	WE - Wine Enthusiast	95 Points	2016	11/2019 Review Radiant and loaded with finesse, this stunning white opens with enticing scents of fragrant spring flower, acacia, white stone fruit and wild herb. The round, elegant palate is focused, precise and energetic, delivering peach, Bartlett pear, ginger and tangerine drop candy alongside bright acidity. It closes on a tangy mineral note evoking crushed oyster shell. A gorgeous wine. Drink through 2028.
Gini	Soave Classico La Froscà	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2018	01/2021 Review A vivid display of wet stone, kiwi, apricots and smoky minerals lifts up from the 2018 Soave Classico La Froscà. It’s silky and pliant upon entry, yet it quickly gains energetic thrust through a mix of zesty acids and salty minerals. The palate literally buzzes with residual tension, as a tart note of Granny Smith apple completes the expression perfectly. This is simply stunning today, and it’s worth cellaring over the medium term as well.
Gini	Soave Classico La Froscà	WE - Wine Enthusiast	95 Points	2018	11/2021 Review One of the iconic wines of the denomination, this gorgeous, polished white opens with enticing scents of yellow stone fruit, summer wildflowers and hay along with a whiff of wet slate. Elegantly structured, the delicious palate doles out ripe apricot, white peach and tangerine drop candy before a savory—almost salty—almond finish. While it's wonderful now, it will continue to evolve and age beautifully for years. Drink through 2030.
Gini	Soave Classico La Froscà	GR - Gambero Rosso	3 Bicchieri	2018
Gini	Soave Classico La Froscà	VR - Veronelli	3 Stars	2018
Boccella Rosa	Taurasi	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2015	10/2021 Review The 2015 Taurasi pulls you close with a bouquet of wet fall leaves, tobacco, lavender, crushed plums and hints of mocha. This is leaner than expected, with silky textures that usher in mineral-tinged red and black fruits laced with nuances of spicy oak. This tapers off structured, as tannins pinch at the cheeks, and hints of sour citrus and dark chocolate slowly taper off.
Caggiano	Taurasi Vigna Macchia dei Goti	WA - Wine Advocate	94 Points	2015	08/2021 Review A release of about 16,000 bottles, the Cantine Antonio Caggiano 2015 Taurasi Vigna Macchia dei Goti is a full-bodied red wine with dark concentration and rich fruit flavors that are lasting and quite savory. At the wine's core, there is ripe, even sweet cherry fruit, but all this is framed by darker spice, leather, tar and spent ember. This expression is bold and determined, both in terms of the power of the warm vintage fruit and the amplifying effect of the oak aging. I'd reserve it for a juicy and grilled T-bone steak.
Caggiano	Taurasi Vigna Macchia dei Goti	VS - Vinous	95 Points	2016	10/2021 Review The 2016 Taurasi Vigna Macchia dei Goti is spellbinding, with a classic Aglianico bouquet that mixes musky blackberries and plums with scorched earth, air-dried meats, wild herbs and exotic savory spices. There are depths of dark red and black fruits that flow in silky waves, leaving notes of sour citrus and saline-minerals that drench the palate in primary concentration. Its structure comes through during the finale, where grippy tannins mingle with residual acids to create both a structured yet also fresh impression, as inner rose tones and hints of blood orange slowly fade. The Vigna Macchia dei Goti will require a few years of cellaring to show its best. What a gorgeous Taurasi.
Caggiano	Taurasi Vigna Macchia dei Goti	GR - Gambero Rosso	3 Bicchieri	2014
Caggiano	Taurasi Vigna Macchia dei Goti	GR - Gambero Rosso	3 Bicchieri	2015
Caggiano	Taurasi Vigna Macchia dei Goti	GR - Gambero Rosso	3 Bicchieri	2016
Caggiano	Taurasi Vigna Macchia dei Goti	VR - Veronelli	3 Stars	2014
Caggiano	Taurasi Vigna Macchia dei Goti	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2014	09/2018 Review The tar and asphalt character is intense here. Black pepper, too. Medium to full body, integrated tannins and a firm and silky finish. Creamy texture. Drink now.
Caggiano	Taurasi Vigna Macchia dei Goti	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2014	12/2018 Review This is one of the benchmark wines for the Taurasi appellation in Campania, Southern Italy. The 2014 Taurasi Vigna Macchia dei Goti is supple and soft but also dense and firm. This wine shows the power and the natural structure of those celebrated Aglianico tannins. You also get fresh acidity and a plethora of ripe fruit flavors with blackberry, ripe cherry and dried currant. The finish is dry and slightly astringent with sour cherry flavors. It ages in barrique for 16 months.
Caggiano	Taurasi Vigna Macchia dei Goti	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2015	01/2019 Review Hints of eucalyptus and spice form an aromatic thread that winds through the ripe and juicy black cherry and mulberry fruit of this muscular, full-bodied red, defined by sculpted tannins and mouthwatering acidity. Finely knit, with a long, grippy finish of hot stone and smoke notes. Best from 2021 through 2029.
Caggiano	Taurasi Vigna Macchia dei Goti	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2013	09/2018 Review Good full ruby. Bright, complex aromas of red and black fruit complemented by sweet spices, minerals and tobacco.Then dense, sweet and fruity, showcasing balanced, lively red cherry, cocoa, coffee and cinnamon flavors. A fresh note of strawberry emerges on the long, multilayered finish. The 2013 vintage was not especially easy in the Taurasi area, since there was a bit more rain than growers might have liked, but this is really lovely wine that will age well.
Caggiano	Taurasi Vigna Macchia dei Goti	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2015	09/2019 Review Fully saturated, opaque purple-ruby. Very raw and very primal aromas and flavors of dark plums, spicy cocoa, blackberry nectar, flint and candied black cherry. Concentrated and dense, and smooth and luscious already. The flinty cherry, cocoa and sweet spices return on the long, vibrant, very rich finish. A baby, but very promising.
Caggiano	Taurasi Vigna Macchia dei Goti	WS - Wine Spectator	92 Points	2016	01/2021 Review Fragrant with wild sage, bay leaf and hot iron notes, this bright and brambly red features fine-grained tannins and an appealing mix of macerated black cherry and plum fruit. It's medium- to full-bodied, with a lightly chewy, spiced finish. Drink now through 2028. 1,150 cases made, 50 cases imported.
Ferrara	Taurasi Vigna Quattro Confini	WS - Wine Spectator	90 Points	2014	03/2021 Review Aromatic notes of cherry blossom and a skein of ground spice wind through this zesty, medium- to full-bodied red. Fresh and pleasing up front, offering herb-laced flavors of crushed blackberry and black cherry fruit, but more subtle on the clean-cut, lightly chewy finish. Drink now through 2024
Ferrara	Taurasi Vigna Quattro Confini	VS - Vinous	95 Points	2015	09/2019 Review Deep, moderately saturated ruby. Very floral, pure aromas of dark cherry, sandalwood, sweet herbs and tar on the captivating nose. Then very long and also very pure in the mouth, showcasing magical fruit/acid/tannin balance. Finishes long and seamless, offering smooth, concentrated violet, plum, blackberry, dark cherry, and Oriental spice nuances. A magical Taurasi, one of the best I have ever tried at a similar stage of development from Ferrara. Well done.
Ferrara	Taurasi Vigna Quattro Confini	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2015	03/2021 Review Enticing notes of spice box, bay leaf and tea rose accent flavors of ripe black cherry and baked fig on the palate of this elegant, finely knit red. It's medium- to full-bodied, with supple tannins emerging on the fresh, minerally finish. Best from 2023 through 2030. 100 cases made, 50 cases imported.
Le Terre Chiare	Terre Siciliane Catarratto	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2020	10/2021 Review For just 12% alcohol, this Sicilian dry white has complex Thai-basil and star-fruit aromas, plus good depth and excellent balance on the focused palate. Long and crisp, herbal and citrus-peel finish. Drink now.
Le Terre Chiare	Terre Siciliane Catarratto	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2017	08/2019 Review Bright straw. Hints of lime, papaya and grapefruit. Enters with fresh tropical fruit, then leaner and more austere but juicy. Offers stronger hazelnut notes than the 2016, as well as very pure flavors of apple and ripe pear. This beautiful wine closes very long while featuring hints of minerals and sulfur elements. *(note: previously known and rated as 'Catarratto Selezione Vigne Alte' )
Le Terre Chiare	Terre Siciliane Catarratto	VS - Vinous	89 Points	2016	08/2019 Review Medium dark golden-yellow. Opulent aromas and flavors of ripe tropical fruit and aromatic herbs. Broad but juicy, with a luscious but lively finish.
Le Terre Chiare	Terre Siciliane Catarratto Criomacerato	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2019	08/2021 Review Either this exceptional catarratto will light your fire, or you'll want to reach for something else. Eye-popping aromatic intensity. Tons of sweet, vegetal aromas, including green tea and (in a positive way) a hint of vinegar, but also overripe lemon. Some tannin adds drive to the finish. Drink or hold.
Centonze	Terre Siciliane Frappato	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2018	08/2021 Review Delicious frappato here with spicy berry and cherry character. Fresh and dried herbs add further interest. Medium-bodied with a tight, vivid feel and clean fruit on the finish. Enjoy now. Screw cap.
Centonze	Terre Siciliane Frappato	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2018	06/2019 Review Luminous red. Knockout aromas of sweet spices, red cherry and candied violet. Then similar flavors in the mouth with a captivating multilayered complex personality. Finishes long and creamy with noteworthy floral reminders. Lovely stuff.
Antica Tindari	Terre Siciliane Migrante Malvasia	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2020	08/2022 Review Dried peach and apricot with some banana and lemon compote. Full and layered. A little heavy and slightly sweet. Malvasia. From organically grown grapes. Drink now.
Antica Tindari	Terre Siciliane Nocera Don Giovanni	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2016	07/2022 Review This has aromas of porcini mushrooms, cooked cherries, blackberries, dried herbs, balsamic and licorice. Medium-bodied with crunchy acidity and firm, integrated tannins. Flavorful. Nocera and nerello mascalese. From organically grown grapes. Drink now or hold.
Antica Tindari	Terre Siciliane Nocera Don Giovanni	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2016	06/2022 Review The 2016 Don Giovanni, a varietal Nocera, captivates with dark depths of black currant, dried roses, cloves and savory herbs. This is soft in texture, yet juicy and lifted, with mineral-infused red and black berries that coast across a core of vibrant acidity. The Don Giovanni finishes a bit short yet fresh, as nuances of licorice and lavender fade away.
Le Terre Chiare	Terre Siciliane Perricone	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2019	10/2021 Review Lots of fruit on the nose and palate with crushed blackcurrants and wild herbs. Medium-to full-bodied with firm tannins and quite a rustic lilt. But fun to drink now.
Antica Tindari	Terre Siciliane Rosso Nigrae	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2018	07/2022 Review Aromas of cherry and burnt orange with some fresh herbs, such as rosemary. Medium body, creamy tannins and juicy finish. Tangy edge at the end now. Drink o hold.
Antica Tindari	Terre Siciliane Rosso Nigrae	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2018	06/2022 Review The 2018 Nigrae wafts up with a dark and rich mix of blackberries, crushed violets and brown spice. It’s silky-smooth and pliant in feel with a lively blend of ripe wild berries and hints of sour citrus. This tapers off with medium length and only lightly structured, leaving nuances of clove and sweet pipe tobacco to linger. The Nigrae is a nicely balanced Nero d'Avola that is already very likable, but it will also excel through short-term cellaring.
Casa Di Terra	Toscana Allegra	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2021	08/2022 Review Strawberry sherbet, rose hip and some freshly cut grapefruit on the nose. Fresh, crisp and bone-dry on the palate, with a soft grip at the end. A very well-made rosato here, with a slightly deeper, pomegranate color. Drink now.
Casa Di Terra	Toscana Allegra	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2018	04/2019 Review Bright pink. The aromatic nose offers strawberry, raspberry minerals and quinine. Very precise, clean and savory, this strikes me as being even better than last year’s version. Closes long and crisp, with bright floral reminders. A lovely wine. Declared to be a 50-50 blend of Merlot and Syrah, I have no understanding then of where the obviously aromatic Aleatico-like note comes from. No matter: as neither Syrah nor Merlot give this sort of aromatic palette, I am forced to lower my score, because people who buy Merlot and Syrah wines look for and expect something else and are not looking for Muscat-like aromatic notes in their red or pink wines. Still, this is an excellent wine: Allegra is the name of the daughter of Gessica Frollani, the owner of the Casa di Terra estate.
Casa Di Terra	Toscana Allegra	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2018	04/2019 Review Pretty bronze color with sliced-apple, strawberry and cream character. Medium body. Crisp finish. Drink now.
Casa Di Terra	Toscana Allegra	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2020	05/2021 Review The 2020 Rosato Allegra Costa Toscana mixes candied ginger with zesty yellow citrus and hints of crushed stone to create an inviting bouquet. This equal-parts blend of Merlot and Syrah pleases with depths of silky textures counterbalancing a pretty inner sweetness and juicy acids. There’s a bit of a tropical feel here, as exotic spices and papaya linger incredibly long. Simply a pleasure to taste.
Edoardo Sderci	Toscana Azzero	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2016	07/2017 Review The 2016 Azzero, Edoardo Sderci's 100% Sangiovese done with no SO2, is fabulous. Rich, pliant and forward in its expression of fruit, the 2016 will be nearly impossible to resist upon release. A rush of red cherry and plum fruit builds into the voluptuous, racy finish. Fermentation and aging in steel keeps the flavors bright in this very pretty, nuanced Sangiovese.
Edoardo Sderci	Toscana Azzero	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2017	07/2018 Review The 2017 Azzero, Edoardo Sderci's is 100% Sangiovese fermented and aged with no SO2Plump and juicy, but with terrific underlying minerality, the 2017 hits all the right spots. The balance of fruit, acidity and structure is just superb. All of the qualities that make the Monti district in Gaiole so appealing come through beautifuly.
Edoardo Sderci	Toscana Azzero	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2018	07/2019 Review The 2018 Azzero Edoardo Sderci is rich, pliant and explosive, with fabulous young Sangiovese intensity and tons of vinous richness. Dark cherry, plum, lavender and spice are pushed forward in this utterly delicious, inviting pure Sangiovese from Il Palazzino. This is such a gorgeous, pure wine.
Edoardo Sderci	Toscana Azzero	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2021	06/2022 Review The 2021 Azzero, 100% Sangiovese done with no SO2, is fabulous. There's tremendous intensity and raciness to the Sangiovese fruit. I am not sure how the 2021 will age because of the lack of SO2, but it is exquisitely delicious today, and well worth your time.
Il Palazzino	Toscana Bertinga	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2011	07/2017 Review Il Palazzino's 2011 Bertinga is rich and harmonious. Racy, ripe and intense in its expression of dark fruit, the Bertinga is quite bold in style, but it is also well balanced. Readers should expect Cabernet Sauvignon-based red that is quite Tuscan in its flavor profile and overall personality.
Il Palazzino	Toscana Bertinga	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2011	06/2018 Review A fresh wine for 2011 with ripe plums, lemon peel and chocolate. An impressive balance of fruit and generous dry tannins. If the long finish was a little finer, this would have been rated even higher. Drink or hold.
Il Palazzino	Toscana Bertinga	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2016	08/2020 Review The 2016 Bertinga, Il Palazzino's Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot blend is packed with dark fruit, grilled herb, leather, licorice and cedar flavors. Swaths of tannin and lively acids give the wine a real feeling of energy. There is plenty of depth to the Bertinga, a Bordeaux red that speaks with a strong Tuscan accent. I find the Sangioveses more distinctive, but there is plenty to like here as well. The 2016 will shine brightest at the dinner table. I would give the 2016 a good bit of air, as time in the decanter brings out an element of finesse that is not present at the outset. It's an absolutely gorgeous wine.
Edoardo Sderci	Toscana Casina	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2019	06/2022 Review The 2019 Casina is 100% Sangiovese. Crushed and dried flowers, spice, menthol and licorice are some of the notes that grace this mid-weight red. Silky, polished tannins wrap it all together beautifully. The 2019 is such a gorgeous wine.
Salustri Marco	Toscana Ciliegiolo L’Ideale	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2016	07/2017 Review The 2016 Ciliegiolo L'Ideale is fabulous. Ripe and exuberant, with tons of varietal fruit, the 2016 offers lots of intensity and yet retains striking freshness. The darker side of Ciliegiolo comes through nicely in this generous, inviting red from Marco Salustri.
Salustri Marco	Toscana Ciliegiolo L’Ideale	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2019	10/2021 Review Dusty roses and violets give way to bright cherries and hints of leather as the 2019 Ciliegiolo L'Ideale comes to life in the glass. This is fleshy in feel, yet with a core of juicy acidity that maintains wonderful balance, as ripe red and hints of blue fruit wash across the palate. The slightest tug of tannin lingers, along with hints of licorice and confectionary spice, through the long and classically dry finale. This may not be the deepest expression of Ciliegiolo that I've encountered, but it is one of the most harmonious and easiest to like. Very nice.
Le Calcinaie	Toscana Ingredienti Uva	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2016	07/2017 Review The 2016 Ingredienti: Uva, the estate's 100% Sangiovese done with no SO2, is fabulous. Exuberant and intense in all of its dimensions, the 2016 possesses tons of depth and raciness to match the dark Sangiovese flavors. Black cherry, plum, smoke and licorice infuse the racy, inviting finish.
Le Calcinaie	Toscana Ingredienti Uva	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2019	08/2020 Review Simone Santini's 2019 Ingredienti: Uva is 100% Sangiovese done with no additives at all. A burst of dark Sangiovese fruit hits the palate as this exuberant red shows off its personality. Deep, dark and full of primary fruit, the 2019 packs a serious punch. I am not sure how well the 2019 will age, but it is immensely delicious today. The stripped down style is incredibly appealing.
Le Calcinaie	Toscana Ingredienti Uva	WE - Wine Enthusiast	90 Points	2019	04/2021 Review Made with no added sulfites, this 100% Sangiovese has aromas of red-skinned berry, underbursh and baking spice. The bright, juicy palate doles out red cherry, crushed raspberry and cinnamon alongside taut tannins and lively acidity. It's made to be enjoyed young, so drink 2023.
Le Calcinaie	Toscana Ingredienti Uva	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2019	08/2020 Review A tight, reserved red with dried berries, cherries and some chocolate and walnut undertones. It’s medium-bodied with firm, compact tannins and a fresh finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.
Casa Di Terra	Toscana Lenaia	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2018
Casa Di Terra	Toscana Lenaia	VR - Veronelli	2 Stars	2018
Casa Di Terra	Toscana Poggio Querciolo	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2020	08/2022 Review Plenty of cassis, spices and dried tomato with touches of olives and minerals. Medium body with fresh, chalky tannins that end pithy and dry. Pretty berries in the center-palate. Drink or hold.
Casa Di Terra	Toscana Poggio Querciolo	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2017	04/2019 Review This shows dried-fruit cake, licorice and earth with meaty undertones. Full body, ripe and round tannins a chewy, spicy finish. Drink now.
Casa Di Terra	Toscana Poggio Querciolo	VR - Veronelli	2 Stars	2018
Edoardo Sderci	Toscana Rosato	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2018	07/2019 Review Pale pink-orange. Minerals, peach, dried red fruits, floral oils, and spicecake, and anise on the complex nose. Then offers sneaky complexity to the red fruit and floral flavors, with blood orange peel and peach elements characterized by very good lift and focus. Finishes strong with uncommon power (for most Rosatos from Tuscany) and nicely persistent lavender and cherry notes.
Salustri Leonardo	Toscana Rosato Rosé di Chiara	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2021	04/2022 Review The 2021 Rosè di Chiara shows an onion skin color in the glass with a sweetly scented bouquet of ripe melon, lime zest and hints of confectionary spice. This mixes both savory and sweet on the palate, with plush textures contrasted by citrus-tinged acidity. It tapers off long, perfumed and full of zesty tension. Nicely done. The Rosè di Chiara is a blend of 50% Ciliegiolo, 40% Mammolo and a 10% mix of other indigenous varieties.
Salustri Leonardo	Toscana Rosato Rosé di Chiara	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2020	05/2022 Review The 2020 Rosé di Chiara takes its time opening in the glass, evolving with notes of chamomile, sweet spices and hints of ripe pear. This steps lightly throughout, lifted in feel with a twang of salty acids and inner herbal tones. You find more sweet fruit on the long, unexpectedly rich finish than on the palate. I must admit to finding the contrasts here to be very appealing. The Rosé di Chiara is a blend of 50% Ciliegiolo, 40% Mammolo and 10% of various indigenous grapes.
Le Calcinaie	Toscana Rosso Teodoro	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2015	07/2018 Review The 2015 Teodoro is a blend of Sangiovese with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Bold, rich and explosive in the glass, the 2015 delivers serious fruit intensity and structure. The international varieties are not especially evident in the flavor profile, but are felt more in the wine’s depth and textural richness.
Le Calcinaie	Toscana Rosso Teodoro	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2016	08/2020 Review The 2016 Teodoro is a blend of Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Plump, juicy and forward, the 2016 offers plenty of punch in its bright red fruit. Cedar, tobacco, licorice and spice give the Teodoro a good deal of brightness. Readers will find a mid-weight Tuscan red with a lot of character. The 2016 is not an obvious, blockbuster red, but it has a lot to say.
Le Calcinaie	Toscana Rosso Teodoro	WE - Wine Enthusiast	91 Points	2016	04/2021 Review A blend of Sangiovese, 20% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, this opens with enticing aromas of black-skinned berry, leather and cooking spice. The savory, balanced palate offers blackberry jam, tobacco and clove alongside chewy tannins. Drink through 2027.
Le Calcinaie	Toscana Rosso Teodoro	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2017	09/2021 Review The 2017 Teodoro is a blend of Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Although the Rosso doesn’t have the translucent energy of the Chiantis in this range, it is deep, fleshy and marvelously delicious. Succulent black cherry, plum, chocolate, licorice, cloves and menthol infuse the 2017 with notable darkness and texture. Readers will find a pretty lush wine that offers tons of pure pleasure. I loved it.
Le Calcinaie	Toscana Rosso Teodoro	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2018	06/2022 Review The 2018 Teodoro, a blend of Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, is a wine of tremendous substance and power. Cabernet aromatics are beguiling, but it is the wine's balance that ultimately carries the day. Dried herbs, licorice, leather and earthy undertones a core of dark red fruit beautifully.
Le Calcinaie	Toscana Rosso Teodoro	WS - Wine Spectator	94 Points	2016	12/2020 Review Expressive aromas of plum, blackberry and kirsch are augmented by wild herbs and savory underbrush in this intense, delineated red. Iron, tobacco and tea notes add even more layers. Solidly built and vibrant. Terrific length. One for the long haul. Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Best from 2023 through 2045. 150 cases made, 20 cases imported.
Le Calcinaie	Toscana Rosso Teodoro	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2016	08/2020 Review Lots of blackcurrant, raspberry and cherry character. It’s very bright and energetic with fine tannins and very pretty fruit. Fine, crafted tannins and a pretty finish. Blend of sangiovese, merlot and cabernet sauvignon. From organically grown grapes. Drinkable now, but another year or two would be right for this. Try after 2021.
Il Palazzino	Toscana Stagi	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2012	07/2017 Review The 2012 Stagi, Il Palazzino's 100% Colorino, is fabulous. The tannins that are so common in Colorino are nicely domesticated, while the ripe, racy fruit of the vintage comes through nicely. Super-ripe red cherry, plum, rose petal and exotic spice notes build into the flamboyant finish. Even with all of its intensity, the 2012 is a midweight wine with a lot of emphasis on structure. I loved it.
Il Palazzino	Toscana Stagi	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2015	07/2018 Review The 2015 Stagi 100% Colorino, is a drop-dead gorgeous beauty. Ample and unctuous on the palate, with tremendous textural depth, the 2015 delivers serious fruit intensity while avoiding the hard tannins that plague many other Colorinos. Hints of sage, lavender, mint and spice notes round out this succulent, hugely delicious Tuscan wine.
Il Palazzino	Toscana Stagi	JS - James Suckling	93 Points

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