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Producer	Wine	Publication	Rating	Vintage	Date
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco	WS - Wine Spectator	94 Points	2018	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	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	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 Angelo	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2017	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	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	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 Glasses	2017
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Angelo	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2019	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 Cottà	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2018	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	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	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	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
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Glasses	2018
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	VS - Vinous	95 Points	2019	08/2022 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
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Montersino	WA - Wine Advocate	92 Points	2018	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	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 Glasses	2018
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Montersino	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2019	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
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2018	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	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	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 Glasses	2018
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto	WE - Wine Enthusiast	96 Points	2019
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto	VS - Vinous	95 Points	2019	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 Riserva Ronchi	WS - Wine Spectator	95 Points	2016	12/2021
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Riserva Ronchi	VS - Vinous	96 Points	2016	02/2022
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Riserva Ronchi	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Glasses	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	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	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	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	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	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 Glasses	2018
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	WE - Wine Enthusiast	96 Points	2019
Boschis	Barbera D’Alba Superiore Vigna Le Masserie	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2017	08/2021 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	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	08/2021 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.
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.
Casa Di Terra	Bolgheri Superiore Maronea	VR - Veronelli	3 Stars	2017	12/2021
Il Pino	Brunello di Montalcino	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2013	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	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	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	09/2022 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	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.
Gianni Brunelli	Brunello di Montalcino Riserva	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2015	Review Pretty cherry, blueberry and spice flavors are tightly woven with vibrant acidity and resonant tannins. Iron, earth and tobacco accents chime in as this winds down with a lingering aftertaste. Best from 2024 through 2043. 233 cases made, 75 cases imported.-B S
Gianni Brunelli	Brunello di Montalcino Riserva	WA - Wine Advocate	97 Points	2015	Review The Gianni Brunelli Le Chiuse di Sotto 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is another beauty from this bijoux estate. This wine offers texture and depth, but it does not have the same level of luminosity or brightness that we got in the 2016 Brunello. It shows some charred aromas with spice and ripe fruit, with wide and large ambition. It got a touch of Graham cracker and brown sugar, followed by spice and ripe fruit. This is a long and generous wine, with soft fruit and texture on the long finish.
Centonze	Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2017	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	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	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.
Boschis	Dogliani Pianezzo	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2015	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	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	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 Superiore Pianezzo Vigna Dei Prey	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2015	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	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	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	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 Pianezzo Vigna Dei Prey	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2018	08/2021 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	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 Glasses	2018
Boschis	Dogliani Superiore Pianezzo Vigna Dei Prey	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2019	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	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 Vigne Sorì San Martino	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2015	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	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	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	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	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	08/2021 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	08/2021 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 Vigna Del Ciliegio	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2015	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	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	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	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.
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	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	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	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	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	WE - Wine Enthusiast	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	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.
Ferrara	Fiano di Avellino Sequenzha	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2016	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	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	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	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	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	2 Glasses	2019
Ferrara	Fiano di Avellino Sequenzha	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2019	09/2021 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	09/2021 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	Greco di Tufo Terra D’Uva	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2016	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	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	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	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	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	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 Glasses	2018
Ferrara	Greco di Tufo Terra D’Uva	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2019	09/2021 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 Glasses	2019
Ferrara	Greco di Tufo Vigna Cicogna	WS - Wine Spectator	91 Points	2016	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	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	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	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	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	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	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	09/2021 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 Glasses	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.
Boccella Rosa	Irpinia Aglianico Trespadini	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2016
Ferrara	Irpinia Aglianico Vigna Quattro Confini	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2016	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	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.
Fiorini	Lambrusco di Grasparossa di Castelvetro Becco Rosso	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2016	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	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	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	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	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	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	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	10/2021 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	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	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	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.
Boschis	Langhe Barbera	GR - Gambero Rosso
Boschis	Langhe Freisa Bosco delle Cicale	GR - Gambero Rosso
Antica Tindari	Mamertino Rosso Imperium	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2017	07/2022
Antica Tindari	Mamertino Rosso Riserva Imperium	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2016	04/2022
Antica Tindari	Mamertino Rosso Riserva Imperium	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2016	07/2021
Salustri Leonardo	Montecucco Rosso Marleo	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2016	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	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	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	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	09/2021 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	Review The 2013 Montecucco Sangiovese Grotte Rosse is terrific. Rich, dense and powerful, but with a good bit of freshness, the 2013 o!er 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	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	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	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.
Salustri Leonardo	Montecucco Sangiovese Terre d’Alviero	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2016	Review Wild berries, nutmeg, cedar, violet florals and a hint of animal musk come together to form a glorious bouquet on the 2016 Montecucco Terre D’Alviero. Tart cherry, complemented by salty minerals and savory spice develop, as vibrant acidity adds lift, generating gorgeous inner florals, while also revealing a coating of fine tannin. The finish is long, and an air of spiced orange resonates over dried red berry tones and a hint of olive. The Terre D'Alviero comes from 55-year-old Sangiovese vines planted in sandstone at 350 meters above sea level, and it spends 24 months in a combination of 22- and 50-hectoliter barrels. It’s perfectly balanced, already enjoyable, but also geared up for a long stay in the cellar. Wow.
Albino Rocca	Nebbiolo d’Alba	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2018	08/2021 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 Glasses	2019
Ferrandes	Passito di Pantelleria	WA - Wine Advocate	95 Points	2012	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	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	05/2022 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	94 Points	2008	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.
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.
Il Pino	Rosso di Montalcino	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2017	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	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	09/2022 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.
Boccella Rosa	Taurasi	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2016
Ferrara	Taurasi Vigna Quattro Confini	WS - Wine Spectator	90 Points	2014	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	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	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.
Centonze	Terre Siciliane Frappato	JS - James Suckling	91 Points
Centonze	Terre Siciliane Frappato	VS - Vinous	92 Points		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.
Le Terre Chiare	Terre Siciliane 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.
Antica Tindari	Terre Siciliane Migrante Malvasia	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2020	08/2022
Antica Tindari	Terre Siciliane Nocera Don Giovanni	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2016	08/2022
Antica Tindari	Terre Siciliane Nocera Don Giovanni	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2016	07/2022
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	08/2022 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	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	VR - Veronelli	2 Stars	2020	12/2021
Edoardo Sderci	Toscana Azzero	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2016	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	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	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	05/2022 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	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	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	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	05/2022 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.
Edoardo Sderci	Toscana Rosato	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2018	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.
Il Palazzino	Toscana Stagi	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2012	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	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	2015	Review Elderberries, brambleberries, dark-cherry compote and vanilla. Full-bodied and quite structured on the palate with a robust core of fruit and energy. Drink from 2021.
Il Palazzino	Toscana Stagi	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2016	Review The 2016 Stagi is the last release of what was a tremendous vintage for Il Palazzino. Dark and potent in the glass, with tons of richness, the Stagi offers up notable density and pure power. Black cherry, plum, gravel, game, licorice, spice and tobacco build into the substantial finish. The 2016 is beautifully done.
Bortolotti	Valdobbiadene DOCG Rive di Col S. Martino Extra Brut Vigna Castel de Donà	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2020
Bortolotti	Valdobbiadene DOCG Rive di Rolle Extra Dry Vigna Piai Alto	WA - Wine Advocate	90 Points	2020
Bortolotti	Valdobbiadene DOCG Rive di Rolle Extra Dry Vigna Piai Alto	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2018	Review The 2018 Valdobbiadene Rive di Rolle Vigna Piai Alto Extra Dry is elegant and feminine, pleasing with its sweet floral perfumes, notes of ripe pear and white smoke. It’s silky and round in texture with brilliant acids maintaining balance, giving way to mineral-tinged orchard fruits. This may not be a blockbuster, but it is so delicate and remarkably pretty that you just can’t help but come back to the glass over and over again.
Bortolotti	Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze DOCG	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2020
Il Palazzino	Vin Santo del Chianti Classico	VS - Vinous	95 Points	2004	Review Il Palazzino’s 2004 Vinsanto del Chianti Classico is a pure and total joy. Exquisitely deep and layered but not at all heavy, the 2004 is reference point for what Vin Santo made from white grapes can be. Almond, orange zest, coffee and dried flowers are some of the many aromas and flavors that are laced together in this superb, expressive sweet wine from Il Palazzino.
Il Palazzino	Vin Santo del Chianti Classico	VS - Vinous	96 Points	2007	Review The 2007 Vin Santo del Chianti Classico is a gorgeous, super-classic wine. An exotic mélange of dried flowers, caramel, orange peel and hazelnut are all vivid in the glass. Rich and beautifully layered, with exceptional polish, the 2007 is an absolute winner.

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