Ratings

Producer A Z	Wine A Z	Publication A Z	Rating A Z	Vintage A Z	Date A Z
Torre d'Orti	Amarone della Valpolicella	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2021	10/2025
Torre d'Orti	Amarone della Valpolicella	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2019
Torre d'Orti	Amarone della Valpolicella	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2019	03/2023 Review Sugar-dusted plums, grilled sage and crushed ashen stone form a wildly attractive bouquet as the 2019 Amarone della Valpolicella opens in the glass. This is silky to the core with vibrant acidity to balance, smoothing over the palate with ripe red and black fruits complicated by a balsamic spice hint. A mentholated freshness resonates as hints of medicinal blackberry, graphite and licorice fade, and only the slightest trace of silky tannin punctuates the experience. This is almost too easy to drink, especially at 17% abv., but it's sure to win a lot of hearts.
Torre d'Orti	Amarone della Valpolicella	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2020	02/2024 Review Medicinal cherries, minty herbs and autumnal spice form a warming and seductive bouquet as the 2018 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico comes together in the glass. This sweeps across the palate guided by juicy acidity, showing ultra-ripe red and blue fruits complemented by hints of espresso and blood orange. It finishes long with a candied quality, leaving gently grippy tannins to linger on. I would prefer less apparent sweetness, yet the balance is on point.
Torre d'Orti	Amarone della Valpolicella	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2021	09/2025 Review The 2021 Amarone della Valpolicella cascades from the glass with an array of dusty rose, cedar shavings, spiced orange, and dried strawberries. It is opulent in style, with velvety textures and ripe red berry fruits offset by a bitter tinge of clove and sour citrus. A bump of residual acidity maintains freshness as the 2021 leaves edgy tannins to mingle with tart black cherries through the long and structured finale. This wine is expertly balanced, especially considering its 17% ABV. Don't let that number scare you; it's a brilliant example of Amarone.
Torre d'Orti	Amarone della Valpolicella	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2021	02/2025 Review An overt fruit-forward wine, this has strawberries, plums, sour cherries and sweet spices yet is not too layered. Medium-bodied with juicy acidity, it shows velvety tannins soaked in wild dark fruits and curry powder. Drink or hold.
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	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
Vigneti di Ettore	Amarone della Valpolicella Classico	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2018	03/2023 Review The 2018 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico is dark and savory with a display of black currants, wild herbal tones, flowery underbrush and crushed ashen stone. It’s softly textured and round on the palate, energized by vibrant acidity. A salty core of minerality o!sets its ultra-ripe ripe red fruits. A cascade of inner florals resonates over a coating of fine-grained tannins as the 2018 finishes long and youthfully poised. A short stay in the cellar is recommended here.
Vigneti di Ettore	Amarone della Valpolicella Classico	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2018
Vigneti di Ettore	Amarone della Valpolicella Classico	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2018	11/2023 Review This is spiced and little earthy with notes of dark berries, chocolate, sweet licorice and charred bark. A hint of wet asphalt, too. Full-bodied wlth compact tannins, yet with a succulent, fluid nature. Textured and polished with a vivld finlsh. Drink or hold.
Vigneti di Ettore	Amarone della Valpolicella Classico	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2019	06/2024 Review Pungent aromas of dried red berries and spices. Full-bodied with a very silky texture, before firming up with very fine tannins, turning the wine more savory in the long finish. A solid core of raisiny fruit, accompanied by an equally solid oaky backbone. Not everyone’s preferred style these days, but this is polished, well made and enjoyable. From organically grown grapes. Give it a few years to integrate, then drink or hold.
Vigneti di Ettore	Amarone della Valpolicella Classico	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2019	09/2025 Review The 2019 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Bio is a bit reserved in the glass, wafting up with nuances of crushed black cherry, balsam herbs and Christmas spice. Surprisingly energetic, the 2019 offers juicy acidity and vividly ripe red and blue fruits that ride a wave of pure silk. It finishes with potent length and a saturation of primary concentration as hints of menthol add lift.
Vigneti di Ettore	Amarone della Valpolicella Classico	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2020	10/2025
Vigneti di Ettore	Amarone della Valpolicella Classico	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2020	03/2026 Review A deep and dark wine with aromas of earth, leaves, citrus, red cherries and prunes. Full-bodied, velvety, thick, structured and powerful, with crisp acidity and and a typical finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.
Vigneti di Ettore	Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2012	06/2021 Review This is drinking nicely now with clean currant and raisin character and a hint of balsamic. Medium to full body with crisp, dried-fruit flavors and still quite firm tannin. The fresh focus and balance here means that this will continue to improve, so drink or hold.
Vigneti di Ettore	Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2013	08/2022 Review Quite intense character, with notes of cassis, ripe plums, walnuts, licorice and wet earth. Medium-to full-bodied with firm, chewy tannins and a velvety texture. Rich and generous, yet balanced and focused. Lingering finish. Drink or hold.
Vigneti di Ettore	Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva	VR - Veronelli	3 Stars	2013
Vigneti di Ettore	Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2013	09/2025 Review The 2013 Amarone Classico Riserva is impossible to ignore, mixing cherry and plum sauce with sweet herbal and rose tones. It sweeps across the palate, rich yet still lively and fresh, revealing velvety textures and depths of ripe wild berry fruit, all propelled by brisk acidity. This leaves a forgivable tinge of heat while finishing long and staining with a cocoa resonance that lingers.
Vigneti di Ettore	Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2015	09/2025 Review Fruity but deep and complex, layered with raspberries, bay leaves, ripe plums and dark chocolate. Medium- to full-bodied, it shows velvety, ripe tannins with refreshing acidity and a tight, toasty, long finish. Drink or hold.
Vigneti di Ettore	Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2015	10/2025
Gini	Amarone della Valpolicella Monte Serea	JS - James Suckling	96 Points	2015	04/2023 Review The cedar riffs of French oak segue to bitter cherry, raspberry bon bon, alpine herb and Pastis, marking the finish. This is a slick, contemporary Amarone on one hand, without pushing any buttons of winemaking intrusiveness, on the other. Another red here that reminds me of a ripe, chunkier Pinot. Beautifully transparent, deft of touch with chiffon like of structure. I like the style. The oak, used to beautiful effect. 'Medium drying' of the fruit (2 mths),in a highly ventilated mountainous setting, is the key. This mitigates any malevolent botrytic development. The end result is floral, lifted, juicy, sappy and while concentrated, so very fresh. Drink or hold.
Gini	Amarone della Valpolicella Monte Serea	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2015	03/2023 Review Dark and smoky in the glass, the 2015 Amarone della Valpolicella Monte Serea smolders up with a blend of grilled herbs, crushed ashen stone and dried black cherries. This is velvety-smooth, nearly glycerol in feel, with depths of saline minerals to balance. Rosemary hints toward the close o!set an opulent wave of ripe red and black fruits. The 2015 finishes dramatically long and spicy, with a bump of residual acidity that adds a completely unexpected yet welcome freshness.
Gini	Amarone della Valpolicella Monte Serea	DC - Decanter	95 Points	2015	06/2023 Review Though better known for their exceptional Soave, brothers Claudio and Sandro Gini also produce red wines from their Tenuta Scajari at Cazzano di Tramigna. Their Amarone Monte Serea is a youthful ruby colour with smoky grey/violet shadings. Very scented, it displays aromas of dried and candied fig, cranberry, cherry and orange peel. Full and ripe with sure-footed, lush flavours of fresh and dried fruit, its lovely acidity helps maintain impressive freshness, while a gentle, nuance finish enhances this really stylish wine. Delightful.
Gini	Amarone della Valpolicella Monte Serea	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2015
Torre d'Orti	Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva Brolo Camozzini	VS - Vinous	95 Points	2017	02/2024 Review The 2017 Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva Brolo Camozzini slowly evolves in the glass, wafting up with a dusty blend of dried violets, lavender, wild blueberries and hints of sweet smoke. This washes across the palate with silken, enveloping textures, displaying rich depths of ripe red and blue fruits as slow-mounting tannins saturate. It tapers off structured and incredibly long, with a bitter dark chocolate tinge and suggestions of ground ginger and cedar. The Brolo Camozzini is matured for three years in barrels of various sizes yet spends the first year refining on the skins. It's about as intense as Amarone can get, yet it clocks in at just two grams-per-liter of residual sugar.
Torre d'Orti	Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva Brolo Camozzini	VS - Vinous	95 Points	2019	09/2025 Review Bright and punchy in the glass, the 2019 Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva Brolo Camozzini wafts up with a burst of citrusy spice, dried roses, lavender and red plums. It is silky smooth with vivid black cherry fruits complemented by autumnal spices, while a whiplash of zesty acidity maintains fantastic energy. The 2019 tapers off with a tart concentration that keeps the mouth watering as just a touch of forgivable heat pokes through, and the mouth waters for more. A full minute goes by, and a note of dark chocolate still remains. This high-test Amarone holds onto balance while keeping the pleasure dial turned up to the max.
Torre d'Orti	Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva Brolo Camozzini	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2019	02/2025 Review A gently fruity Amarone with aromas of black cherries, gooseberries, blood oranges and a slightly floral touch. Dense and full-bodied, this shows ripe velvety tannins, spices, crisp acidity and a citrus and toasted black pepper aftertaste. Drink or hold.
Torre d'Orti	Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva Brolo Camozzini	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2015	08/2026 Review Rich nose with plums, cherries, bitter oranges, mussels, herbal tea and chocolate crust that follows through to a flavorful palate with a mouthful of bold, yet silky tannins. Long, bittersweet finish. 18.5% of alcohol declared, but the concentration manages to handle it, and you will not notice the attack of alcohol until the finish. Winter wine! Drink now or hold.
Torre d'Orti	Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva Brolo Camozzini	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2016	03/2023 Review Dark and brooding in the glass, the 2016 Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva Brolo Camozzini slowly evolves with an understated mix of black currants, sage. wet stone and smoke. This shows its potential on the palate, cool-toned and radiant, with a core of ripe dark red fruits and minerals offset by sour citrus. It leaves a saturation of primary concentration and sweet tannins to linger. as residual acidity maintains marvelous energy throughout. The 2016 is the total package, but some cellaring will be required to allow its aromatics to develop fully. The Brolo Camozzini is a single.vinevard Amarone that underaoes extensive maceration in open-top botti.
Torre d'Orti	Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva Brolo Camozzini	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2015
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.
Gini	Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva Scajari	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2011	08/2023 Review A lovely, expressive red, with a fragrant nose of cured tobacco and forest floor transitioning to flavors of black cherry reduction, soft fig, anise hyssop and mineral on the silky palate. Reveals fine-grained tannins that are supple and well-meshed, with juicy acidity driving the long finish of sweet fruit and spiced orange peel. Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella and Oseleta. Drink now through 2031.
Gini	Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva Scajari	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2011	03/2023 Review The 2011 Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva Scajari is brooding and backward as a whi! of freshly shaved pine gives way to black currants, earth tones and a lifting hint of camphor. This floods the palate with silky textures and opulent red fruits, all nicely contrasted by brisk acidity and a core of salty minerality that adds tension. The Riserva Scajari leaves the mouth aching with youthful structure as grippy tannins saturate, and a primary staining of concentration is left lingering. This massive Amarone Riserva is built for the cellar.
Gini	Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva Scajari	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2011	04/2023 Review This address excels with styles that respect tradition, while pondering better, fresher approaches. A longer drying period (still only three months to others' six). Menthol, cherry liqueur, saturated darker fruit allusions with dried porcini dashi to camphor. A meld of admirable freshness and power. Drink or hold.
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 firrst, 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.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2020	09/2023 Review The 2020 Barbaresco is lovely. A wine of charm, the 2020 shows how appealing the vintage is. Crushed flowers, mint, spice, blood orange and mint are all nicely delineated. This mid-weight, vibrant Barbaresco is impeccable. It's a gorgeous entry-level offering from Albino Rocca.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco	DC - Decanter	93 Points	2020	01/2023 Review The style is fairly reductive, with a menthol character, dark cherry fruit and minerals on the savoury nose. Full of sucrosity on the palate, with crunchy tannins of good ripeness, refreshing, lively, brilliant acidity and an amazing liquorice aftertaste with a zip of sternness which is welcome at this stage. From a vineyard with southeast exposure planted between 1950 and 1980, this ages for at least 20 months in German and Austrian oak casks.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2021	05/2024 Review Extremely enjoyable Barbaresco, with fresh strawberry and pomegranate fruit character, as well as fresh violets. Crisp, chewy palate with slightly chalky tannins, yet good on the finish due to the tension. Crunchy and ready to drink now.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco	WS - Wine Spectator	91 Points	2021	09/2024 Review A pretty red, this is elegant and perfumed, delivering strawberry, cherry, rose, licorice and spice flavors. Firms up on the finish yet remains elegant and focused. Shows fine, mineral length. Best from 2027 through 2045. 580 cases made, 300 cases imported.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2021	10/2024 Review The 2021 Barbaresco is stellar. Floral and savory overtones are beautifully defined in a lifted, chiseled Barbaresco that shows the Albino Rocca house style at its best. Vineyard sites are Meruzzano and Ronchi. A wine of delicacy and understatement, the 2021 is a delight. This is what Barbaresco is all about.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco	WA - Wine Advocate	94 Points	2021	01/2025 Review The Albino Rocca 2021 Barbaresco is a big surprise. This wine is fresh and bright, showing enormous focus and purity on the bouquet. There is impressive complexity too with crushed limestone, blue flower and bright cassis. I have not tasted this wine in a while and wonder where they've been hiding this beauty. Fruit comes from Meruzzano, Cottà and the youngest vines in Ronchi. Production is 13,000 bottles.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2022	01/2025 Review A floral style, showing roses and violets at the forefront as well as pomegranate and a slightly peppery character. Medium-bodied, it shows fierce, fresh structure with chewy tannins and a spicy finish. Focused on youthfulness. Try from 2026.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2022	10/2025 Review The 2022 Barbaresco is a fine introduction to the Barbarescos at this address. Soft, open-knit and forward, the 2022 will drink well with minimal cellaring. A burst of ripe red fruits, blood orange, spice and floral notes caresses the palate. All the elements are so well balanced.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2023	02/2026 Review A spicy Barbaresco, showing licorice, strawberries and fresh roses. Firm yet lightly framed on the palate, with moderate acidity and a sense of fruit sweetness and ripeness. Tight, savory finish. Drink or hold.
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.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2020	06/2023 Review Fresh and racy with cherries, raspberry leaf, dried flowers and chocolate orange. Medium- to full-bodied with firm, dusty tannins and vivid acidity. Fresh and attractive spiced red berry character with a dry, mineral finish. Better after 2025.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2021	09/2023 Review The 2021 Barbaresco is a tasty entry-level offering from Moccagatta. Sweet floral, cedar and spice notes weave through a core of racy dark red fruit. Another year or so in bottle should help the elements come together more fully. Vineyard sources are Basarin, Cotta and Bric Balin.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2021	01/2024 Review A tangy Barbaresco that shows pretty notes of sour cherries, orange rind, allspice and ground coriander on the nose. Mediumbodied, zesty and chewy, with firm yet fine tannins. Attractive already but better from 2026.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2021	10/2024 Review The 2021 Barbaresco is superb. Dark and layered, the 2021 offers up an exotic mélange of black fruit, mocha, spice, new leather, cedar, pipe tobacco and incense. This juicy Barbaresco captures the essence of the Moccagatta house style.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco	WS - Wine Spectator	90 Points	2021	11/2024 Review This is rich and dense, with plum, cherry, tar and menthol flavors wrapped in an embrace of vanilla, coconut and toasty oak. Balanced and lively, with a firm, lingering finish. Decant now or wait a few more years for this to absorb the oak. Best from 2027 through 2042. 500 cases made, 167 cases imported.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco	WA - Wine Advocate	94 Points	2021	11/2024 Review The delightful Moccagatta 2021 Barbaresco shows bright primary aromas of redcurrant, rose and wild strawberry, or "fragolino" in Italian. The wine is finely textured and graceful with a medium finish that feels glossy and bright. This Barbaresco sees a brief 12 months in barrique, and production is 10,000 bottles. Fruit is blended from Barbaresco (Muncagota and Ronchi) and Neive (Cottà and Basarin).
Moccagatta	Barbaresco	JS - James Suckling	96 Points	2022	04/2025 Review Restrained, slightly low-key wine at the very first sniff, then tantalizing aromas of vibrant orange peel and dried flowers emerge, together with a lot of cinnamon. Full-bodied, showing firm, velvety tannins with the slightly dusty texture that’s typical of nebbiolo. Good weight and density, as well as poise and balance, with a long, refreshing finish. Drinkable now, but with a long life ahead.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco	DC - Decanter	92 Points	2022	05/2025 Review Fruit for this blended wine comes from the villages of Barbaresco (Muncagota and Ronchi) and Neive (Cottà and Basarin). The Moccagatta 2022 Barbaresco makes a lovely powdery first impression with chalky aromas followed by wild cherry, blue flower, licorice and something citrusy like kumquat or pink grapefruit. The alcohol is recorded as 15% in this hot-vintage wine, but that heat is not too powerful. With 12 months of aging in barrique, you get an open-knit texture and grippy tannins. Production is 11,000 bottles.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco	WA - Wine Advocate	91 Points	2022	12/2025 Review Vanilla, cinnamon and toast flavors introduce this cherry- and plum-flavored red. Flashes of tobacco and eucalyptus chime in as this plays out on the spicy, sweet fruit finish. Best from 2028 through 2040. 700 cases made, 400 cases imported.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2023	02/2026 Review A smoky wine full of embers, licorice root, graphite, dried cherries and mint. Medium-bodied, it flows over the palate, showing ripe, velvety tannins with toasty flavors and brilliant acidity. Tight yet balanced finish. Drink or hold.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2023	07/2026 Review The Moccagatta 2023 Barbaresco has a lovely bouquet with notes of ripe fruit that remind me of summer red cherry and dried currant. The 2023 vintage in Barbaresco saw warm conditions balanced by cooler nighttime temperatures that helped preserve aromatic freshness and fruit definition. There is a plumpness and natural richness to this generous vintage that gives the wine an accessible style, but it also remains charming and easy-drinking. There is plenty of fruit definition over a medium- to full-bodied mouthfeel that ends with velvety tannins and lasting freshness. This is a blend of fruit from Barbaresco (Muncagota and Ronchi) and Neive (Cottà and Basarin).
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.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Angelo	WS - Wine Spectator	92 Points	2018	04/2023 Review A solidly built red, with macerated plum and cherry flavors mingling with earth, leather and tobacco accents. Reveals tannins that are on the rustic side and dominate the finish now, with a hint of wild herbs on the conclusion. Best from 2024 through 2040. 175 cases made, 30 cases imported.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Angelo	GR - Gambero Rosso	3 Bicchieri	2019	10/2023
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Angelo	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2020	09/2023 Review The 2020 Barbaresco Angelo is an exotic wine. Macerated cherry, white flowers, apricot and spice are some of the many notes that grace this sensual, super-expressive Barbaresco. Fine tannins wrap it all together while lifted floral accents frame the finish. The Angelo is beautifully done.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Angelo	JS - James Suckling	95 Points	2019	04/2024 Review A floral nose with subtle aromas of cherries, strawberries and citrus peel. Medium-bodied, firm and chewy on the palate, with a meaty structure. This will need a bit more time to soften. Try from 2028.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Angelo	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2020	01/2025 Review This has a low-key nose, restrained and focused on classic dried cherries and licorice. Medium-bodied on the palate, it has firm, dusty, forthright tannins covered by fruit and refreshed by integrated acidity. Drinkable now but best from 2026 or 2027.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Angelo	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2020	07/2025 Review Rich and juicy, this red exudes cut hay, macerated cherry, raspberry and oak spice flavors. Fresh and well-balanced, with an aftertaste that echoes the spice and savory notes. Shows excellent intensity and length. Best from 2027 through 2042
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Angelo	GR - Gambero Rosso	3 Bicchieri	2013
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Angelo Riserva	VS - Vinous	98 Points	2021	12/2025 Review Bright red. Deep, complex but still youthfully reticent aromas of red fruit, herbs, and sweet spices. Enters quite floral at first, then turns fruitier with flavours of red cherry, blood orange, tangerine nectar and yellow peach complicated by nuances of star anise Big, full-bodied but vibrant Barbaresco Riserva (in fact, bigger than usual) that finishes with repeating notes of blood orange and tangerine nectar. Very lively and well-balanced for such a big boy. I liked this! Drinking window: 2028-2040
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Angelo Riserva	JS - James Suckling	95 Points	2021	02/2026 Review A restrained wine with a floral bouquet, showing fresh violets, roses, geraniums, wild strawberries and red currants. Medium-bodied, crisp and tense on the palate, offering firm, chewy tannins and a polished, youthful finish. Drinkable now but best from 2027.
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 Basarin	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2021	09/2023 Review The 2021 Barbaresco Basarin is a classic Moccagatta wine. Ripe plum, mocha, espresso, sweet spice and a kiss of French oak make a strong opening statement. This forward, racy Barbaresco offers tons of immediacy. All it needs is a bit of time to fully come together. Even if it works well for the juicy style, the oak imprint is strong however.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Basarin	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2021	01/2024 Review Cedar, Amalfi lemons, potpourri and cranberries on the nose. Firmly structured with chewy tannins and citrusy acidity, while remaining medium-bodied. Tight and fresh. Try from 2027.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Basarin	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2021	10/2024 Review The 2021 Barbaresco Basarin is a fine wine from this site. Crushed flowers, mint, spice, vanillin and a kiss of French oak all grace this attractive, mid-weight o!ering. The 2021 o!ers an appealing mix of fruit intensity and the more floral overtones typical of this site.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Basarin	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2022	10/2024 Review The 2022 Barbaresco Basarin is another racy wine from Moccagatta. Sandy soils in a warm, dry year yielded a Barbaresco with a decidedly ripe profile. Kirsch, candied cherry, sweet spice and a touch of French oak build nicely. I would prefer to drink this over the near and medium term.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Basarin	WA - Wine Advocate	95 Points	2021	11/2024 Review This is another excellent wine from Moccagatta. The 2021 Barbaresco Basarin reveals impeccable balance and intensity with lively tones of wild cherry, rose, blue flower and toasted spice. It ages in French oak for 18 months, and the wood is very nicely integrated in this vintage that delivers a natural sense of density and freshness. I recommend giving this wine a few more years of bottle age. Production is 5,000 bottles
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Basarin	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2022	01/2025 Review This red shows earth, leafy lightness, licorice, sweet spices, elegant fruit, mushrooms and oak bark on the nose. On the palate it’s medium-bodied, velvety and oaky, with graphite, vanilla and fresh acidity. Drinkable now, but best from 2026, when it will have better oak integration
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Basarin	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2021	11/2024 Review This elegant red is expressive, offering cherry, raspberry and floral aromas and flavors framed by toasty oak and sweet spices. Vibrant and harmonious, ending with echoes of fruit and spices. Best from 2027 through 2042. 450 cases made, 150 cases imported.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Basarin	DC - Decanter	90 Points	2022	11/2024 Review Cedar and vanilla are at the fore, and macerated berries are suffused with cinnamon and clove. There is plenty of fleshy concentration on the palate, with succulent acidity to lift, but the tannins dry out a bit on the finish. The Minuto family owns one hectare right in the centre of the large Basarin MGA. The south-facing vineyard sits on limestone marl rich in sand. With a short maceration and barrique ageing, vinification is similar to Bric Balin. While still sophisticated, the wood gives a stronger imprint here.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Basarin	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2022	05/2025 Review The Moccagatta 2022 Barbaresco Basarin reveals a strong oak signature that feels more prominent in this vintage, with its naturally soft and sweet fruit. The oak versus fruit integration will continue, and my recommendation is that you give the Basarin more time in bottle. This 5,300-bottle release sees 18 months in barrique.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Basarin	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2022	10/2025 Review The 2022 Barbaresco Basarin shows the richness of the year in its deep fruit and overall profile. Even so, it remains medium in body and quite gracious in feel. Macerated cherry, orange peel, sweet spice and a kiss of French oak open with some coaxing. This is coming along wel
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Basarin	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2023	10/2025 Review The 2023 Barbaresco Basarin is laced with succulent dark cherry, sweet spice, mocha, new leather and incense. Lifted floral notes appear on the close. Pliant and inviting, with fine balance, the Basarin is pretty hard to resist, even in the early going.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Basarin	WS - Wine Spectator	91 Points	2022	12/2025 Review This is rich and evokes a Bourbon element from the new oak, while the raspberry and cherry flavors are submerged for now. Fresh and echoing the oak spice notes on the finish, this is fairly well-balanced and long. Best from 2028 through 2042. 450 cases made, 60 cases imported.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Basarin	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2023	02/2026 Review A multilayered wine with licorice, peppermint, red currants and fresh red cherries, plus a whiff of flowers. Medium-bodied and extracted, showing firm, dusty tannins, crisp acidity and notable fruit concentration. Powerful and savory, with graphite and blood-orange depth. Drinkable now nut best from 2027
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Basarin	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2023	10/2025 Review The 2023 Barbaresco Basarin is laced with succulent dark cherry, sweet spice, mocha, new leather and incense. Lifted floral notes appear on the close. Pliant and inviting, with fine balance, the Basarin is pretty hard to resist, even in the early going.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Basarin	WA - Wine Advocate	94 Points	2023	07/2026 Review From the village of Neive, the Moccagatta 2023 Barbaresco Basarin shows a savory side with aromas that remind me of grilled herbs, toasted spice and smoky tar, all layered over blackcurrant and cherry. The Basarin cru is known for producing Barbaresco with greater structure and depth thanks to its combination of calcareous soils and warm hillside exposures. This wine ages in French oak for 18 months, rendering a smooth yet enriched mouthfeel with heft and impressive intensity in this fruit-forward vintage. The Basarin shows a bigger structural profile that gives it good runway for aging.
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	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 Bric Balin	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2020	06/2023 Review This is tense and concentrated with red berries, plum skins, crushed herbs and blood orange. Some ground spices, too. Medium-bodied with firm, linear tannins and chalky texture. Fresh and crunchy fruit in the middle with hints of raw mushrooms and dried herbs. Drink after 2025.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Bric Balin	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2021	09/2023 Review The 2021 Barbaresco Bric Balin is the most reticent of the 2021 I tasted at Moccagatta for this report. Even so, it offers quite a bit of depth and fine balance, especially with regards to the integration of oak. White pepper, cedar, flowers and mint add an attractive upper register.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Bric Balin	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2021	01/2024 Review Spice box, toasted nuts, wild cherries and sandalwood on the nose. Firm and chewy, full-bodied, with broad and muscular tannins. Pretty wood spice. Needs a few years to come together. Try in 2027.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Bric Balin	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2021	10/2024 Review The 2021 Barbaresco Bric Balin has shut down a touch since I last tasted it a year ago. It shows good energy and persistence, along with better oak integration than the straight Barbaresco and Basarin. I would give this time in bottle, as it is pretty unyielding today, uncharacteristically so for a Moccagatta Barbaresco.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Bric Balin	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2022	10/2024 Review The 2022 Barbaresco Bric Balin is a potent, dense wine. Black cherry, plum, licorice, leather and spice build in a broad, imposing Barbaresco endowed with notable textural intensity. I would give this a year or two to come together, as the tannins are pretty imposing at this stage.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Bric Balin	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2021	03/2025 Review Vanilla and resin aromas complement the plum, cherry and tobacco flavors in this flamboyant red. Clove and allspice chime in as the dense tannins swell on the compact finish. Best from 2028 through 2043. 1,300 cases made, 433 cases imported.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Bric Balin	WA - Wine Advocate	95 Points	2021	11/2024 Review The Moccagatta 2021 Barbaresco Bric Balin does not quite have the high tones of the Basarin. Indeed, the tenor here is baritone, with dark fruit, spice and iris root. In terms of mouthfeel, this wine o!ers a very fine and silky texture that gives the wine a polished or glossy feel. Bric Balin is a proprietary name, but the fruit comes from the Muncagota MGA. This is an 8,000-bottle release.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Bric Balin	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2022	01/2025 Review An intense and flavorful wine with a nose of prunes, licorice, cola, rhubarb and vermouth-like complexity. Medium-bodied, it shows graphite and dried mushroom flavors, velvety tannins, crisp acidity and a long, toasted finish. Drinkable now, but best from 2026.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Bric Balin	DC - Decanter	91 Points	2022	11/2024 Review The 2022 demonstrates both a brightness of fragrant florals along with earthy depths evoking truffles. Plum and forest berry provide the backdrop. The site’s power and vigour come through with sturdy tannins, and barrique ageing lends mocha nuances. This is quite a striking, polished Barbaresco comfortable in its modern sheen. Bric Balin, which means cherry tree in dialect, comes from predominantly west-facing vineyards. The site is characterised by clay-rich marls giving wines with solid structure.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Bric Balin	WA - Wine Advocate	94 Points	2022	05/2025 Review The Moccagatta 2022 Barbaresco Bric Balin shows a touch of softness and ripeness with blackberry fruit and dried cherry. With 18 months in barrique, the wine is also quite generous with its aromas of sweet cinnamon and nutmeg. Those oak-related aromas are quite apparent now in the wine's youth. Oak-driven tannins reveal a touch of sweetness on the medium-plus finish. This is a release of 7,500 bottles.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Bric Balin	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2023	10/2025 Review The 2023 Barbaresco Bric Balin shows Moccagatta at their best. Vibrant and dynamic in the glass, the 2023 is immediately captivating. Bright red-toned fruit, spice, blood orange, cinnamon, new leather, incense and dried flowers take shape in the glass. Oak is perfectly integrated, another sign of an impeccable wine.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Bric Balin	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2022	10/2025 Review The 2022 Barbaresco Bric Balin is all class. Crushed flowers, blood orange, spice, new leather and cedar give the aromatics a decidedly exotic flair. This mid-weight Barbaresco has plenty to offer.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Bric Balin	WS - Wine Spectator	94 Points	2022	12/2025 Review Mulled cherry, plum, earth and tobacco flavors are the themes in this sinewy, heady red. Accents of tar and sweet spices join in as this persists on the finish. Solidly built, with a line of dusty tannins on the finish. Best from 2028 through 2042. 1,100 cases made, 500 cases imported.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Bric Balin	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2023	02/2026 Review A restrained, spicy wine with embers, licorice and an almost candylike character, showing dark fruit and strawberries. Medium-bodied with angular yet good tannins, moderate acidity and a toasty finish. Drinkable now but best from 2027.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Bric Balin	WA - Wine Advocate	95 Points	2023	07/2026 Review The Moccagatta 2023 Barbaresco Bric Balin is smooth, tight and elegant, offering a polished and finessed expression of Nebbiolo with all the charm and fruit- forward appeal of the vintage. Bric Balin is a proprietary name for a 2.4-hectare site within the Muncagota MGA, where compact clay-limestone soils and balanced exposures favor slow, even ripening and especially refined expressions of Barbaresco. The quality of the tannins, finely textured and polished, stands out most, and the bouquet is colored by aromas of blackcurrant, wild plum and light spice.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole Riserva	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. ( formerly 'Barbaresco Riserva Cole' from 2020)
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole Riserva	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. ( formerly 'Barbaresco Riserva Cole' from 2020)
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole Riserva	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. ( formerly 'Barbaresco Riserva Cole' from 2020)
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole Riserva	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. ( formerly 'Barbaresco Riserva Cole' from 2020)
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole Riserva	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. ( formerly 'Barbaresco Riserva Cole' from 2020)
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole Riserva	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. ( formerly 'Barbaresco Riserva Cole' from 2020)
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole Riserva	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. ( formerly 'Barbaresco Riserva Cole' from 2020)
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole Riserva	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2017
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole Riserva	VR - Veronelli	3 Stars	2017
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole Riserva	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. ( formerly 'Barbaresco Riserva Cole' from 2020)
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole Riserva	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. ( formerly 'Barbaresco Riserva Cole' from 2020)
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole Riserva	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. ( formerly 'Barbaresco Riserva Cole' from 2020)
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole Riserva	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. ( formerly 'Barbaresco Riserva Cole' from 2020)
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole Riserva	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. ( formerly 'Barbaresco Riserva Cole' from 2020)
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole Riserva	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. ( formerly 'Barbaresco Riserva Cole' from 2020)
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole Riserva	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. ( formerly 'Barbaresco Riserva Cole' from 2020)
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole Riserva	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. ( formerly 'Barbaresco Riserva Cole' from 2020)
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole Riserva	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. ( formerly 'Barbaresco Riserva Cole' from 2020)
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole Riserva	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. ( formerly 'Barbaresco Riserva Cole' from 2020)
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole Riserva	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. ( formerly 'Barbaresco Riserva Cole' from 2020)
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole Riserva	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 Riserva	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. ( formerly 'Barbaresco Riserva Cole' from 2020)
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole Riserva	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. ( formerly 'Barbaresco Riserva Cole' from 2020)
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole Riserva	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. ( formerly 'Barbaresco Riserva Cole' from 2020)
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole Riserva	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 Riserva	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. ( formerly 'Barbaresco Riserva Cole' from 2020)
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole Riserva	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. ( formerly 'Barbaresco Riserva Cole' from 2020)
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole Riserva	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. ( formerly 'Barbaresco Riserva Cole' from 2020)
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole Riserva	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2016
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole Riserva	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2020	09/2023 Review The 2020 Barbaresco Riserva Cole is a powerhouse. A blast of dark plum fruit, mocha, espresso and sweet French oak all race across the palate. The 2020 spent 30 months in French oak, 50% new. Not surprisingly, the Riserva is a pretty extroverted wine that will please lovers of this style. I admire the richness and density here, but find the oak at the limit. The site lends itself well to Riserva, but I think there would be more site character with less oak.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole Riserva	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2020	10/2024 Review The 2020 Barbaresco Riserva Cole, here in its first release as a Riserva, is quite the powerhouse. It offers up huge dark fruit, leather, spice, tobacco and incense. The Minuto family gave their new Riserva 30 months in oak as opposed to the 18 or so used in the other wines. Extended time in wood has softened some of the bombastic impacts the Cole showed before it was a Riserva but also leaves the wine with a distinct oak imprint and slightly evolved notes in the bouquet. It will be interesting to see where this bottling goes in the following years. I would prefer to drink this over the medium term.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole Riserva	VS - Vinous	95 Points	2021	10/2024 Review An overt and evolved wine with vanilla bean, leather, licorice and lots of mint allied to a core of black fruits and prunes. Velvety and full-bodied, it shows freshness despite the old-fashioned style. Drink now.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole Riserva	WA - Wine Advocate	94 Points	2020	05/2025 Review Now showing Riserva status, the Moccagatta 2020 Barbaresco Riserva Cole is very pretty, with some tertiary development that underlines the earthy and savory side of Nebbiolo. There is dried cherry and blackcurrant, but the aromas of tobacco and toasted spice are what you notice first. The Cole shows a full-bodied mouthfeel with plump and succulent end notes that remind us of the hot growing season. The Riserva spends 30 months in barrique.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole Riserva	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2020	07/2025 Review A mix of vanilla, coconut and toasty oak embraces cherry and plum fruit in this flamboyant red. Settles down on the finish, where earth, mineral and savory elements converge alongside the oak spice. Best from 2027 through 2042.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole Riserva	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2020	10/2025 Review The 2020 Barbaresco Riserva Cole is a rich, heady wine. Macerated cherry, spice, blood orange, cedar and sweet pipe tobacco build in the glass, filling out the layers. There's a hint of reduction, but it is not as distracting as it is in the vintages that follow.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole Riserva	JS - James Suckling	95 Points	2021	02/2026 Review Perfumed, super-rich and intense, showing plenty of spices, graphite, vanilla bean, bergamot and rhubarb. Full-bodied, it shines with ripeness, offering velvety tannins, lifted acidity and a toasty finish. Drink or hold.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole Riserva	WA - Wine Advocate	95 Points	2021	07/2026 Review The Moccagatta 2021 Barbaresco Riserva Cole has a savory side with dark earthy notes, toasted spice and a ferrous mineral quality. Those elements add complexity to a wine that boasts a solid base of dark fruit that remains plump, healthy and fresh. The iconic 2021 vintage in Barbaresco will be remembered for its power and precision, shaped by a long growing season with excellent diurnal shifts that favored concentration and aromatic clarity. This interpretation leans into the darker side of the Nebbiolo spectrum for sure, but there is also a point of light or brilliance on the close.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole Riserva	VS - Vinous	95 Points	2021	10/2024 Review The 2021 Barbaresco Riserva Cole is a pretty big step up from the 2020. Floral, spicy and elegant, the Cole is very pretty and promising. This is an especially refined, understated vintage for the Cole, 25 months in oak notwithstanding. More than anything else, I admire the wine's balance. This is classic Moccagatta. Silky, polished tannins make the 2021 a total pleasure to taste, even in the early going.
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	95 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 Cottà	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2020	06/2023 Review Notes of ripe cherries, ground spices and bark with hints of chocolate and dried leaves. Medium-bodied, polished and refined with a rather supple tannin structure yet with a firm, lingering finish. Try in a year or two.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	DC - Decanter	96 Points	2020	01/2023 Review The 2020 Barbaresco Cotta is a powerful, dense wine that shows the natural richness of this site, but tempered by the restrained style that runs through all these wines. Succulent red cherry, red plum, blood orange, spice. There's gorgeous depth here.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2020	09/2023 Review This vineyard is where the Tortonian imprint from the land gives complex and long lived wines,' says Albino Rocca. The presence of high amounts of limestone in the soil seems clear in the very fresh pomegranate fruit, sweet violet, yet tense, very classic, pure redcurrant fruit alongside whiffs of cinnamon. The attack is full of sucrosity and savouriness, relaxing, elegant acidity, lifted and high with velvety if not silky tannins. Warming but balanced. Great tension of fruit and a great wine.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2020
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2021	05/2024 Review Aromas of fruit, sweet violets and roses. It’s more upfront on the palate, with firm dusty tannins, refreshing acidity and a good cherry-pit finish. Medium-bodied. Needs a year to be more enjoyable.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2021	09/2024 Review There's a slight candied quality to the cherry and strawberry fruit in this juicy red, along with floral, menthol and iron accents. Light on its feet and succulent, this tightens up on the finish, where subtle fruit notes fade gracefully. Best from 2027 through 2043. 150 cases made, 40 cases imported.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	WE - Wine Enthusiast	92 Points	2021	09/2024 Review Aromas of pink flowers, their delicate scent lifting from the glass, chased by a medley of forest berries and a pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice that add a tingling sensation to the nose. Ripe raspberries, red currant jam, and a hint of licorice, all wrapped up with a subtle touch of dried rosebuds define the core of the palate. Fine tannins and fresh acidity work hand in hand, creating a balanced and harmonious finish on this very pretty Barbaresco. Drink now - 2040.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	VS - Vinous	98 Points	2021	10/2024 Review The 2021 Barbaresco Cottá is another stellar wine from the Rocca family. Deep and beautifully layered in the glass, the 2021 packs a serious punch. Black cherry, plum, lavender, licorice, cloves and menthol are all amplified in a deep, statuesque Barbaresco that delivers the goods. This is one of the most beautiful, vivid and complex wines I have ever tasted here. What a knockout!
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	WA - Wine Advocate	94 Points	2021	01/2025 Review With fruit from a half-hectare south-facing parcel in Neive, the 2021 Barbaresco Cottà is not as immediately floral or fragrant as the village Barbaresco presented this year by Albino Rocca. This wine opens at a slower pace to reveal dark cherry fruit, candied orange peel and smoky licorice. It's a slow-moving Barbaresco that continues to show more depth and interesting angles the longer it stays in the glass. This bottle registers the highest alcohol content (at 15%) of the three single-vineyard expressions presented this year. Only 2,300 bottles were made.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2022	01/2025 Review An elegant and restrained wine with aromas of rhubarb, earth, strawberries and sweet spices. Medium-bodied on the palate, showing silky tannins and a dusty finish that’s ripe and fresh. Good floral and citrus aftertaste. Drinkable now, but best from 2026.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	DC - Decanter	92 Points	2022	11/2024 Review Attractive if delicate scents of strawberry, dried rose and nutmeg gain earthy intrigue from liquorice root. The palate is seductively fashioned with fine, soft, sandy tannins melting into rich, supple red fruit. Fresh, frisky acidity draws out the mid-length finish. In the township of Neive, Cottà represents the estate’s warmest site. Introduced with the 2015 vintage, it is the only one of the estate’s annata Barbaresco fermented in wood with just enough quantity to fill a single 15-hectolitre cask.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	VS - Vinous	96 Points	2022	10/2025 Review The 2022 Barbaresco Cottá is explosive, deep and heady. It shows a bit more concentration and depth relative to the other wines in the range, along with the textural volume that is typical of this site. Dark red cherry, plum, lavender and rose petal are beautifully resonant in the glass. This is all class, and easily one of the wines of the year.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2022	10/2025
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2023	02/2026 Review Fruity and floral, showing red cherries and a deep undertone of licorice in the glass, with aromas of fresh roses carrying onto the palate. Silky on the attack, with medium body. Tannins are quite simple yet good. Tense, juicy finish. Drinkable now but best from 2027.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà Riserva	VS - Vinous	95 Points	2020	10/2024 Review The 2020 Barbaresco Riserva Cottá is a small bottling of one 500-liter barrel. Powerful and savory, the Riserva offers notable textural power and intensity. Blue/purplish fruit, lavender, spice, leather and tobacco lend notable complexity. The Riserva emerges from a newly acquired parcel. The tannins are pretty forbidding today, so I would cellar this for a few years.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà Riserva	VS - Vinous	96 Points	2021	10/2025 Review The 2021 Barbaresco Riserva Cottá is a dense, powerful wine. A blast of dark cherry, menthol, licorice, sage and incense makes a strong first impression. This young, tannic Barbaresco is in need of time. The only question is how much.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà Riserva	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2020	01/2025 Review This has a low-key nose, restrained and focused on classic dried cherries and licorice. Medium-bodied on the palate, it has firm, dusty, forthright tannins covered by fruit and refreshed by integrated acidity. Drinkable now but best from 2026 or 2027.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Montersino	WA - Wine Advocate	93 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	92 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 Montersino	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2020	06/2023 Review Attractive aromas of red berries like raspberries and strawberries with hints of dried herbs, walnuts and bark. Medium-bodied, juicy and bright with fine, velvety tannins that are firm and grippy. Lingering finish. Very fine. Drink from 2025.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Montersino	DC - Decanter	95 Points	2020	01/2023 Review A pure violet perfume shines from the glass allied to dark wild fruits and watermelon. Full of sucrosity on the palate, this Montersino is vibrant and savoury, with elegant tannins and lifted, integrated acidity. There is a lot of limestone here at 400m where this vineyard is based and which imprints a remarkable finesse.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Montersino	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2020	09/2023 Review The 2020 Barbaresco Montersino is intensely floral and savory, reflecting a slightly higher position on the slope in a cool site. Dried herbs, tobacco, cedar, spice and earthy tones lend character. There is plenty of complexity and nuance here, and certainly more than enough depth to balance the tannins. This is a fine vintage for the Montersino.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Montersino	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2021	04/2024 Review A perfumed nose with cherries, wild strawberries, dried rose hips and pink peppercorns. Juicy and bright on the palate with crunchy tannins. Medium-bodied, tense and focused with a firm finish. Drink after 2027.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Montersino	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2021	10/2024 Review A complex, dynamic wine, the 2021 Barbaresco Montersino is redolent of sweet dried cherry, incense, blood orange, cinnamon, sage and mint. It o!ers striking translucence and mid- weight structure to round out a super-classic profile. Bright acids extend the clean, precise finish. What a gorgeous wine this is.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Montersino	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2022	01/2025 Review This wine shows aromas of citrus, blood oranges, rosemary, subtle sweet spices and cinnamon. Lightly framed tannins with an almost silky texture, crisp acidity and a tight yet precise, youthful finish. Drinkable now, but best from 2026.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Montersino	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2022	10/2025 Review The 2022 Barbaresco Montersino is a bold, powerful wine. Spice, dried herbs, mint and crushed red berry fruits are all amplified. The Montersino here is usually a more delicate Barbaresco. The 2022, on the other hand, is on the assertive side. The tannins are a bit aggressive in the early going, so some cellaring is advisable.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Montersino	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2023	02/2026 Review A layered wine with aromas of fresh roses, camphor, strawberries and red currants. Light-bodied, it shows crisp acidity and quite biting tannins with a chalky texture. Drinkable now but best from 2027.
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 Ovello Vigna Loreto	JS - James Suckling	95 Points	2020	06/2023 Review Aromas of ripe strawberries and cherries with tree bark, nutmeg and sandalwood undertones. Medium- to full-bodied with fine tannins that are melted into the wine. Solid fruit core and vivid acidity with a tense, lengthy finish. Try from 2025.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2020
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2020	09/2023 Review The 2020 Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto is a bright, nervy Barbaresco, Kirsch, dried flowers, chalk, mint and white pepper give the 2020 its distinctive upper register. This mid-weight, vibrant Barbaresco needs time to soften. It is the most reticent of these wines.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto	JS - James Suckling	95 Points	2021	05/2024 Review Attractive red berries with hints of spices, nutmeg and cocoa. Medium-bodied with dusty tannins that are firm and lightly chewy. Dry and polished on the palate, with juicy acidity and a firm finish. Try from 2027.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2021	Review This is lean and supple, offering cherry, strawberry, white pepper, iron and tar flavors. A matrix of dense, assertive tannins shows up on the finish, where the white pepper note lingers. Offers fine purity aligned with a racy profile. Best from 2028 through 2045. 200 cases made, 70 cases imported.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto	WE - Wine Enthusiast	90 Points	2021	09/2024 Review The nose offers up dark cherries and warmed spices, akin to the cozy comfort of a chai with hints of cardamom. On the palate, alongside floral notes and sweet oak, there are whispers of macerated black raspberries, that act as a focal point on the palate. Persistent tannins remind you that Nebbiolo needs a hearty dish to be truly enjoyed.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto	VS - Vinous	96 Points	2021	10/2024 Review The 2021 Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto is powerful and explosive in the glass. A rush of wild red cherry, spice, kirsch, menthol, rose petals and incense races across the palate. 2036 Deep, savory and intensely mineral, the 2021 is magnificent. Readers will find a wine of stature and pure breeding. Superb.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2021	01/2025 Review The Ovello MGA opens to a big horizon overlooking the Tanaro River valley. For that reason, this cru site is usually characterized by slightly higher temperatures and more humidity. The Albino Rocca 2021 Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto (with fruit from 50-year-old vines) is slightly timid compared to the other wines in this portfolio. I'd suggest giving it more time in bottle in order to flesh out those aromas of dark fruit and licorice. Only 2,900 bottles were made.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2022	01/2025 Review Good mix of fresh red cherries, licorice and roses on the nose, with a savory touch of citrus. Velvety on the palate, with ripe tannins, refreshing acidity, a medium to full body and a citrusy aftertaste. A relatively simple yet crunchy and flavorful Barbaresco. Drinkable now, but best from 2026.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto	DC - Decanter	93 Points	2022	11/2024 Review More earthy and minerally than fruit driven, the nose is redolent of dusty terrain, iron and smoky tea. Red and black currants provide a backdrop on the firm and slightly angular palate, with some heat poking through; though its depth and class are equally evident. Wholly owned by the Albino Rocca family, the 0.5 hectare Loreto vineyard is on Ovello’s western slope. Proximity to the Tanaro means more humidity and fog. It is also quite rich in red clay giving sturdy tannins.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2022	07/2025 Review This is rich and juicy, sporting cherry, plum, earth, tar and eucalyptus flavors. Sweet, ripe fruit roams midpalate. Burly yet pliable tannins provide lift as this stretches out on the spicy, savory finish. Best from 2028 through 2045.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2022	10/2025 Review The 2022 Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto is powerful and ample, yet also quite translucent. Potent tannins make themselves felt but are beautifully integrated into the wine's fabric. Blood orange, spice, tobacco, dried flowers and mint are nicely laced together. This is such a classy wine.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2023	02/2026 Review A restrained wine with fresh and dried roses, a lot of licorice root, strawberries, red cherries and red currants. Supple, savory and medium-bodied, it shows notable fruit concentration and weight, with velvety tannins and an almost zesty finish. Juicy and persistent, with potential for the long haul. Drinkable now but best from 2027.
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 Riserva Ronchi	VS - Vinous	95 Points	2019	09/2023 Review The 2019 Barbaresco Riserva Ronchi is a powerful, dark wine. Black cherry, plum, leather, gravel and incense bring out the darker side of the Nebbiolo. Sage, menthol and pine are some of the nuances that linger o the potent close. Firm, muscular tannins suggest a few years in the bottle are warranted.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Riserva Ronchi	WE - Wine Enthusiast	90 Points	2019	09/2024 Review The nose of this Barbaresco lifts out of the glass as if a fully ripe bouquet of flowers just walked by. Head turning the aromas continue with wild raspberry, clove and thyme. The palate is pretty, its purity of red fruit, wild flowers and subtle earth notes all converge on the finish in a well constructed wine that will last for years to come.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Riserva Ronchi	VS - Vinous	96 Points	2020	10/2024 Review The 2020 Barbaresco Riserva Ronchi is a small production vinified in a wood upright with submerged cap maceration. It's an approach that works so well here. Deep and powerful, the Riserva from Ronchi is a wonderful and complete wine. Purplish fruit, lavender, spice, leather and dried flowers all build as this layered, sumptuous Barbaresco shows o! its considerable allure. This is impressive juice.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Riserva Ronchi	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2020	01/2025 Review Restrained strawberries and blood oranges with sweet violets and licorice. Light- to medium-bodied, this shows refreshing style and silky tannins that turn biting in the chewy, structured finish. Drink or hold.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Riserva Ronchi	WS - Wine Spectator	94 Points	2020	07/2025 Review Lively, elegant and complex, this red features rose, strawberry, cherry, mineral and wild herb aromas and flavors allied to a dense structure. Fresh and firm, persisting on the well-delineated aftertaste. Best from 2028 through 2045
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Riserva Ronchi	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2020	10/2025
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	09/2022 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.
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.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2020	06/2023 Review This is red-fruited and floral with citrus peel, rose petals and some undergrowth notes. Medium-bodied, polished and delicate with fine tannins and fresh cherry-fruit in the middle. Very attractive. Try from 2025.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2020
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	VS - Vinous	95 Points	2020	09/2023 Review The 2020 Barbaresco Ronchi stands out in this range for its breadth and textural resonance. There's gorgeous palate presence. Sweet red plum, blood orange, spice, new leather and incense fill out the layers. It’s a compelling wine in every way, and one that handles its alcohol quite well.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	DC - Decanter	93 Points	2020	01/2023 Review The style is fairly reductive, with a menthol character, dark cherry fruit and minerals on the savoury nose. Full of sucrosity on the palate, with crunchy tannins of good ripeness, refreshing, lively, brilliant acidity and an amazing liquorice aftertaste with a zip of sternness which is welcome at this stage. From a vineyard with southeast exposure planted between 1950 and 1980, this ages for at least 20 months in German and Austrian oak casks.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2021	04/2024 Review Red berries, orange peel, dried lavender and crushed stones on the nose. Medium-bodied, restrained and polished, with a dusty texture to its tannins. Dry and a little chalky at the end. Try from 2027.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	WS - Wine Spectator	94 Points	2021	Review This is lean and supple, offering cherry, strawberry, white pepper, iron and tar flavors. A matrix of dense, assertive tannins shows up on the finish, where the white pepper note lingers. Offers fine purity aligned with a racy profile. Best from 2028 through 2045. 200 cases made, 70 cases imported.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	WE - Wine Enthusiast	91 Points	2021	09/2024 Review This wine opens with aromas of dried herbs, preserved rosebuds and dehydrated raspberries. Tart red fruits lead the way on the palate as its surprising roundness contrasts with its initial savory star Firm, like a sturdy oak frame, the wine supports the intricate flavors, as the blend of fruit and savory equally shine on the finish.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	VS - Vinous	95 Points	2021	10/2024 Review The 2021 Barbaresco Ronchi comes across as a bit youthfully austere relative to some of the other wines in the range. Chalk, mint, white pepper, scorched earth and strong mineral notes infuse the Ronchi with tremendous power to match its sinewy, driving personality. This vivid, sculpted Barbaresco is hugely promising.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	WA - Wine Advocate	94 Points	2021	01/2025 Review The Albino Rocca 2021 Barbaresco Ronchi shows a dusty mineral quality that adds to the elegance of the bouquet. Beyond that, you get nicely ripened Nebbiolo fruit with wild cherry and redcurrant. It fleshes out over the palate with tart flavors and chalky tannins. Production is 9,000 bottles.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	DC - Decanter	94 Points	2022	11/2024 Review Demure rather than exuberant, it offers beautiful purity of strawberry and raspberry with balsamic and forest root accents. Elegant in fruit concentration, the palate boasts a fine balance of energetic acidity and compact textural tannins. Appetisingly bitter herbs animate the finish. Surrounding the winery, the family’s historic vineyards in Ronchi are also the oldest, including vines well into their 70s. A southeastern exposure means the slope is bathed in the gentler morning sun – an advantage in the relentlessly sunlit, hot 2022 vintage.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2022	01/2025 Review A floral and peppery style. On the nose, it shines with fresh roses and violets, a vibrant mix of blood oranges and strawberries plus a touch of sweet spices. Smooth on the attack, it has medium body and refreshing acidity. The velvety tannins turn biting in the savory finish. Youthful overall. Try from 2026.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	WS - Wine Spectator	94 Points	2022	07/2025 Review This red is tightly wound, with a kernel of bitter cherry, almond and rose hip flavors. Earth, mineral and spice accents emerge as this winds down on the gripping finish. Balanced slightly toward the tannins, yet there’s fine acidity and ample fruit. Best from 2028 through 2043.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2022	10/2025 Review The 2022 Barbaresco Ronchi turned out beautifully. Energetic, vivid and vibrant, the 2022 has a lot to offer. Crushed red berry fruit, mint and white pepper give the Ronchi its nervy, vibrant feel. I would give it a year or two in bottle.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2022	10/2025
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	GR - Gambero Rosso	3 Bicchieri	2010
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2023	02/2026 Review A restrained style, showing licorice, dried strawberries, leafy lightness and fresh roses. Medium-bodied and crunchy, with ripe tannins and crisp acidity. A bit leaner in the finish but not brief. Drink or hold.
Grasso	Barbera D’Alba	WS - Wine Spectator	89 Points	2017	04/2019 Review Smooth, offering dark cherry, plum and earth notes allied to grainy tannins. There is vibrant underlying acidity that carries the finish. Drink now through 2023.
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.
Albino Rocca	Barbera d’Alba	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2022	09/2023 Review The 2022 Barbera d'Alba is another delicious entry-level wine from Albino Rocca. It captures notable freshness and energy. Dark red cherry/plum fruit, spice, leather and blood orange are all dialed up. Vinification and aging in steel keeps the flavors vibrant.
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
Moccagatta	Barbera d’Alba	VS - Vinous	89 Points	2016	08/2017 Review The 2016 Barbera d'Alba is another attractive entry-level offering from Moccagatta. Dark, fleshy and voluptuous, the 2016 will drink well upon release. Aging in neutral oak adds texture, but without dominating the wine's balance.
Moccagatta	Barbera d’Alba	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2022	09/2023 Review The 2022 Barbera d'Alba is packed with ripe dark cherry/plum, mocha, spice and a touch of French oak. Readers who enjoy racy, extroverted Barbera's will find considerable pleasure here.
Amalia Cascina in Langa	Barbera d’Alba	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2019
Amalia Cascina in Langa	Barbera d’Alba	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2022	11/2024 Review A youthful barbera that has aromas and flavors of plums, nutmeg, chocolate, oranges and wild herbs. It’s full-bodied with fine, slightly dry tannins and bright acidity, hiding the 15.5% alcohol with a minty freshness. Drink now.
Amalia Cascina in Langa	Barbera d’Alba	WA - Wine Advocate	90 Points	2023	01/2025 Review You get solid easy-drinking appeal with the Amalia Cascina in Langa 2023 Barbera d'Alba. The wine opens to a medium-plus dark color and delivers loads of dark fruit. The special qualities are the pretty mineral notes that remind me of crushed aspirin or crushed stone. This wine sees simple winemaking with fermentation in stainless steel. You can't beat this low price. This is a 4500 bottle release.
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.
Corino	Barbera d’Alba	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2022	11/2023 Review The 2022 Barbera d'Alba is a juicy, succulent wine to enjoy over the near and medium term. Ripe plum, mocha, spice and new leather are all pushed forward. This racy, exuberant Barbera is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Corino	Barbera d’Alba	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2024	01/2026 Review The 2024 Barbera d'Alba is another impressive entry-level wine in this range. Renato Corino opted to forego his Pozzo Barbera, using the best fruit in this bottling instead. The result is a deep, layered Barbera that outperforms the level of the year. Dark cherry/plum fruit, leather, espresso and baking spice are front and center.
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.
Corino	Barbera d’Alba Pozzo	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2021
Corino	Barbera d’Alba Pozzo	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2021	11/2023 Review The 2021 Barbera d'Alba Pozzo is packed with black cherry, sweet spice, new leather, licorice and mocha. Silky and plush, with soft contours and tons of up-front appeal, the 2021 is fine example of the more moder, luscious style of Barbera.
Corino	Barbera d’Alba Pozzo	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2023	10/2026
Corino	Barbera d’Alba Pozzo	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2022	01/2025 Review The 2022 Barbera d'Alba Pozzo is terrific. It shows the natural richness of this site and the textural resonance from aging in barrel, but it reflects the lighter hand that is the norm these days at Corino. It’s a balance that works so well. Silky tannins wrap it all together.
Corino	Barbera d’Alba Pozzo	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2023	01/2026 Review The 2023 Barbera d'Alba Pozzo is a gorgeous wine. Soft and racy, the 2023 offers up an exotic mix of black cherry fruit, chocolate, new leather, licorice, espresso and well-judged French oak. This style is one of exuberance and textural richness, but those qualities are not at all exaggerated. This is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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.
Amalia Cascina in Langa	Barbera d’Alba Superiore	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2017
Amalia Cascina in Langa	Barbera d’Alba Superiore	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2021
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
Albino Rocca	Barbera d’Alba Superiore Gepin	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2021	09/2023 Review The 2021 Barbera d'Alba Superiore Gepin offers a compelling mix of dark cherry/plum fruit, along with hints of mocha, spice and leather that add complexity. Bright acids pull it all together nicely. The 2021 spent a year in a cask. It's gorgeous wine and also a fine example of the house style at Albino Rocca today.
Albino Rocca	Barbera d’Alba Superiore Gepin	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2022	10/2024 Review The 2022 Barbera d'Alba Superiore Gepin is dark, sensual and enveloping. Black cherry, plum, spice, mocha, cedar and licorice open nicely with some coaxing. Barbera does well in warm, dry years. This is a fine example. I especially like the balance of dense dark fruit with a mid-weight structure and a good bit of brightness.
Albino Rocca	Barbera d’Alba Superiore Gepin	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2023	10/2025 Review The 2023 Barbera d'Alba Superiore Gepin is soft, delicate and understated yet also has terrific depth. Blue-toned fruit, leather, incense, lavender, chocolate and licorice build nicely in the glass. Smooth, polished tannins wrap it all up in style. The Gepin is a terrific example of the Albino Rocca style these days
Malabaila	Barbera d’Alba Superiore Mezzavilla	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2016
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.
Boschis	Barbera D’Alba Superiore Vigna Le Masserie	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2022	01/2025 Review The 2022 Barbera d'Alba Superiore Vigna Le Masseria is packed with dark red/black fruit, gravel, incense, licorice, cloves and chocolate. Deep and imposing, with notable depth, the 2022 has a ton to offer in a decidedly extroverted style.
Boschis	Barbera D’Alba Superiore Vigna Le Masserie	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2022	09/2025 Review The 2022 Barbera d'Alba Superiore Vigna Le Masserie offers up dark plum fruit intermingled with complicating notes of dried herbs, tobacco, incense, licorice and coffee. This mid-weight yet deep Barbera packs a pretty intense punch while also offering plenty of nuance
Cavalchina	Bardolino	WE - Wine Enthusiast	90 Points	2024	01/2025 Review Fresh herbs lead the charge here like walking through an herb garden after a spring rain, before tart cranberries crash the party. The palate runs straight and true with zippy acidity and fresh fruit, delivering exactly what it promises.
Cavalchina	Bardolino Superiore Santa Lucia	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2023	10/2025
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.
Grasso	Barolo	WA - Wine Advocate	89 Points	2011	09/2018 Review The 2011 Barolo has pleasant notes of dark fruit, spice and graham cracker along with sweet tannins. It's a clean, albeit slightly heavy, Barolo overall.
Grasso	Barolo	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2019	07/2023 Review Lot of orange peel and fresh berry aromas and flavors. It's medium-bodied with firm and racy tannins that are well-integrated in the wine. A little tight at the end. Try after 2026.
Grasso	Barolo	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2022	02/2026 Review Subtle cherries with pomegranate and dried herbs. Medium- to full-bodied with a savory touch, complemented by chalky, angular, integrated tannins that add lift. Balanced, harmonious and accessible. Drink or hold.
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	2016
Grasso	Barolo Annunziata Vigna Plicotti	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2015
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.
Grasso	Barolo Annunziata Vigna Plicotti	WS - Wine Spectator	95 Points	2019	01/2023 Review Alluring for its harmony and complex flavors of smoky cherry, raspberry, flowers, anise and iron. This red's texture starts out silky, picking up structure by the way of firm, chalky tannins by the finish. Long, with ripe fruit as a lasting impression. Best from 2026 through 2043. 300 cases made, 100 cases imported.
Grasso	Barolo Annunziata Vigna Plicotti	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2020	04/2024 Review A fresh, red-fruited expression with notes of citrus peel, rose hip and crushed stone. Medium-bodied, lively and focused with very fine tannins. Juicy and savory, too. A little chewy at the end. Try after 2026.
Grasso	Barolo Annunziata Vigna Plicotti	JS - James Suckling	95 Points	2021	01/2025 Review Aromas of strawberry liqueur, dried herbs and licorice. The palate shows a firm, refined frame of polished tannins, a very pure and crystalline approach and a clean, persistent, sophisticated finish. Lovely purity and balance. Better in 2027.
Grasso	Barolo Annunziata Vigna Plicotti	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2021	10/2025
Grasso	Barolo Annunziata Vigna Plicotti	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2018
Grasso	Barolo Annunziata Vigna Plicotti	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2020
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.
Corino	Barolo Arborina	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2019	01/2023 Review This red leans more to black cherry and black currant in flavor, augmented by tobacco and eucalyptus accents. There's plenty of ripe fruit, along with tar and spice notes at the very end, showing fine balance and length. Best from 2026 through 2043. 200 cases made, 70 cases imported.
Corino	Barolo Arborina	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2019
Corino	Barolo Arborina	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2020	11/2023 Review The 2020 Barolo Arborino is a powerful, deep wine. Black cherry, menthol, licorice, spice and gravel are all amplified in the potent, virile Barolo. Today, the 2020 is pretty raw, unformed and decidedly somber. Even so, there's terrific potential. Potent dark cherry, blook orange, pine and mint linger.
Corino	Barolo Arborina	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2020	10/2024 Review Supple and almost silky in texture, delivering cherry, raspberry, tar and underbrush flavors. Firm, with dusty tannins defining the finish. Well-defined and long.
Corino	Barolo Arborina	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2020	11/2024 Review Spiced and citrusy on the nose, this elegant Barolo offers notes of red berries, dried orange peel, cloves, rose hips and dried herbs. It has a medium body and a solid, lightly chewy tannin structure with impressive length and persistence. Plenty of mineral nuances on the palate, along with spicy, peppery undertones. Try after 2027.
Corino	Barolo Arborina	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2021	01/2025 Review The 2021 Barolo Arborina is a very pretty, ethereal wine. Dark cherry, lavender, rose petal, spice, mint and blood orange are nicely delineated. There is plenty of energy here. Even so, the Arborina feels a bit slender in 2021. That may be a reflection of younger vines in the mix. This opens beautifully with a bit of air, gaining mid-palate sweetness and breadth.
Corino	Barolo Arborina	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2021	10/2025
Corino	Barolo Arborina	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2020	10/2025
Corino	Barolo Arborina	WS - Wine Spectator	95 Points	2021	12/2025 Review This red leans toward darker fruit flavors of black cherry and plum, with grace notes of menthol, tobacco and sweet spices. An expressive ’21, with ample yet pliable tannins lining the excellent, lingering aftertaste. Best from 2028 through 2043. 200 cases made, 70 cases imported.
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	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 Luciani	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2019	07/2023 Review Very floral with roses and lilacs as well as hints of cinnamon highlighting the fresh plums and orange peel. Medium to full body with creamy and opened tannins and a juicy finish. Try in 2027.
Grasso	Barolo Bricco Luciani	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2019
Grasso	Barolo Bricco Luciani	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2021	01/2025 Review This Barolo shows aromas of plums, nutmeg and a touch of dark ripe cherries. The palate is medium- to full-bodied with bright, flavorful fruit and grippy tannins that resolve towards the end. This will take some time to soften. Better from 2028.
Grasso	Barolo Bricco Luciani	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2018
Grasso	Barolo Bricco Luciani	GR - Gambero Rosso	3 Bicchieri	1990
Grasso	Barolo Bricco Luciani	GR - Gambero Rosso	3 Bicchieri	1994
Grasso	Barolo Bricco Luciani	GR - Gambero Rosso	3 Bicchieri	1995
Grasso	Barolo Bricco Luciani	GR - Gambero Rosso	3 Bicchieri	2001
Grasso	Barolo Bricco Luciani	GR - Gambero Rosso	3 Bicchieri	2004
Grasso	Barolo Bricco Luciani	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2020
Grasso	Barolo Bricco Luciani	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2022	02/2026 Review Tar, earth, tile and spices with a touch of cloves and dried flowers. The palate is succulent and vibrant, with round, rich fruit leading to a lush finish. Drink or hold.
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	2017
Grasso	Barolo Bricco Manzoni	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2016
Grasso	Barolo Bricco Manzoni	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2015
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.
Grasso	Barolo Bricco Manzoni	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2019	06/2023 Review Lovely sweet berries and roses with hints of lemon zest on the nose. Medium-bodied with beautifully integrated tannins and a salted caramel undertone to the wine. It’s complex and focused. Layered texture. Best after 2027.
Grasso	Barolo Bricco Manzoni	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2019
Grasso	Barolo Bricco Manzoni	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2020	05/2024 Review Dried cherries and strawberries with hints of walnuts and orange peel on the nose. Firm and tense on the palate with a medium to full body and and fine tannins. Zesty and lightly chewy in the finish. Try after three to four years.
Grasso	Barolo Bricco Manzoni	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2018
Grasso	Barolo Bricco Manzoni	GR - Gambero Rosso	3 Bicchieri	2010
Grasso	Barolo Bricco Manzoni	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2022	02/2026 Review An expressive nose with pomegranate, a touch of melon, cloves and floral notes. The palate is round, with generous but not excessive fruit, balanced by assertive yet integrated tannins. Better in 2028.
Cascina Sòt	Barolo Bricco San Pietro	DC - Decanter	91 Points	2016	01/2020 Review Desplte the unlfortunate name, the win is good. Tihis is from the the estate's best site in Monforte, where there are 85-years-old vines, and the wine is aged in tonneaux and barriques with a good deal of new oak, althought the wood is is not that quite apparent on the nose, which has lively cranbery aromas, Concentrated and juicy, thls dlsplays solid fruit and good structure with some Monforte spice and savoury tones. It just lacks some flair on the finish, at least for now. Drinking Wlndow 2020 - 2034.
Cascina Sòt	Barolo Bricco San Pietro	DC - Decanter	91 Points	2017	03/2021 Review Based on the westerly flank of Bricco San Pietro, in the Tantesi subzone, this Barolo seems to have a delicate, almost feminine character. Very pale garnet in colour, rose and raspberry dominate the nose, enhanced by mint. Cherry and mint flavours are joined by crunchy tannins of a moderate extraction, giving some graininess on the finish. It's very well balanced and has good ripeness overall. The late harvest in this part of Bricco San Pietro might have helped.
Cascina Sòt	Barolo Bricco San Pietro	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2017
Cascina Sòt	Barolo Bricco San Pietro	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2018
Cascina Sòt	Barolo Bricco San Pietro	VR - Veronelli	90 Points	2019
Cascina Sòt	Barolo Bricco San Pietro	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2020	11/2024 Review This is juicy and vivid, with sour cherries, blood oranges, dried herbs and crushed stones. Medium-bodied with lively tannins that are chalky but friendly and textural. Bright and already attractive to drink. Drink or hold.
Amalia Cascina in Langa	Barolo Bussia Vigna Fantini	WA - Wine Advocate	92 Points	2018	06/2022 Review Compared to the Barolo Le Coste di Monforte, this wine shows more grip and linearity that serves to underline its streamlined personality. Even the color of this wine is slightly lighter. Showing its vineyard name for the first time, the Amalia Cascina in Langa 2018 Barolo Bussia Vigna Fantini comes from younger vines (planted in 2007) on sandstone-based soils, or Arenarie di Diano, formed by ancient submarine landslides. These sandy soils are common in Monforte d'Alba. These conditions shape the very tight, slender and ethereal character of this wine.
Amalia Cascina in Langa	Barolo Bussia Vigna Fantini	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2019	08/2023 Review The Amalia Cascina in Langa 2019 Barolo Bussia Vigna Fantini has nice balance and soft fruit. It also shows an open-knit quality that I often associate with wines made in the greater Bussia area of Monforte d'Alba. That accessibility is colored by sweet cherry, raspberry, crushed limestone and rose. I am in the habit of pointing out high alcohol that can compromise balance, especially with a grape as nuanced as Nebbiolo. The wine sports a 15% alcohol content but hides it reasonably well. Production is limited to 3,000 bottles.
Amalia Cascina in Langa	Barolo Bussia Vigna Fantini	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2018
Amalia Cascina in Langa	Barolo Bussia Vigna Fantini	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2019
Amalia Cascina in Langa	Barolo Bussia Vigna Fantini	DC - Decanter	92 Points	2018	01/2022 Review Another good example of Bussia from the higher part of the MGA, Vigneto Fantini is a 0.6ha holding of Cascina Amalia, on Diano sandstone soil. The extraction avoids submerged-cap in favour of pumping over, then the wine is aged in barriques for 12 months and large 26hL oak vessels for another 20 months. Very garnet in the glass, the initially rustic nose develops complex earthy notes, while the full body shows great fruit concentration enhanced by the roundness given by barriques, sustained by crisp acidity. A wine to follow.
Amalia Cascina in Langa	Barolo Bussia Vigna Fantini	DC - Decanter	97 Points	2019	09/2023 Review A delightful purity of fragrant raspberry and rose hip with soft spicy undertones; juicy and lively with a mouthwatering concentration, a bracing acidity and a backbone of firm, assertive tannins. Sumptuous, sublime and very long.
Amalia Cascina in Langa	Barolo Bussia Vigna Fantini	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2020	11/2024 Review Perfumed and full of character, this medium-bodied Barolo shows elegance and balance, offering spices, ripe red berries, dried blood oranges and hints of hibiscus and pink peppercorns. Smooth and fine-textured, with dusty tannins and refreshing acidity. It has a dry and savory finish with hints of bitter oranges and ground pepper. Better after 2026.
Amalia Cascina in Langa	Barolo Bussia Vigna Fantini	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2021	01/2025 Review An intense wine with restrained aromas of licorice, dried flowers, chamomile, red currants and strawberries. Full-bodied, it shows thick, dusty yet ripe and velvety tannins with crisp acidity. It’s very good, but the structure needs time to soften. Try from 2027.
Amalia Cascina in Langa	Barolo Bussia Vigna Fantini	WA - Wine Advocate	92 Points	2020	01/2025 Review This warm-vintage Barolo comes from a smaller parcel within the larger Bussia MGA characterized by Diano sandstone soils and southwest exposures. Vigna Fantini was planted in 2007. The Amalia Cascina in Langa 2020 Barolo Bussia Vigna Fantini has a lot going on. There is a slightly vegetal note that reminds me of freshly snapped celery stick, but you also get a metallic hint of rusty nail that I often find in Bussia. In terms of mouthfeel, it delivers medium-plus richness and there is a hint of sweet cherry on the close. I recommend putting this wine aside for medium or near-term drinking. 3,000 bottles were released.
Amalia Cascina in Langa	Barolo Bussia Vigna Fantini	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2020
Amalia Cascina in Langa	Barolo Bussia Vigna Fantini	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2021	10/2025
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.
Corino	Barolo del comune di La Morra	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2017	07/2021 Review A medium-bodied red with firm, chewy tannins that are polished and long. It’s focused and structured. Needs time to soften. Better after 2024.
Corino	Barolo del comune di La Morra	WS - Wine Spectator	95 Points	2019	01/2023 Review This vibrant and balanced red starts out silky, featuring pure strawberry, cherry, rose and mineral flavors, then builds nicely to a long, expansive finish, where flashes of earth and underbrush emerge. Shows excellent potential. Best from 2026 through 2043. 1,000 cases made, 30 cases imported.
Corino	Barolo del comune di La Morra	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2019
Corino	Barolo del comune di La Morra	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2020	11/2024 Review A spiced and savory Barolo with aromas of sour cherries, peach skin, cured meat and hints of dried rose hips. Well formed and delicate on the palate, it has a medium body and a smooth, textured mouthfeel. Dry and zesty with a lot of tension and spiciness in the finish. Drink after 2026.
Corino	Barolo del comune di La Morra	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2021	01/2025 Review Corino Renato Barolo del Comune di La Morra 2020
Corino	Barolo del comune di La Morra	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2022	01/2026 Review The 2022 Barolo del Comune di La Morra is a very serious appellation-level wine, all from sites in La Morra's Annunziata sector. Punchy red-toned fruit, blood orange, pomegranate and spice make a strong opening statement. There's quite a bit of youthful tannin, too, making this a rare appellation wine that will benefit from a year or two in bottle.
Corino	Barolo del comune di La Morra	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2022	02/2026 Review Red cherries complemented by sandalwood and leather. Medium- to full-bodied, on the lighter end of the spectrum, with evenly distributed, fine-grained tannins that persist throughout the finish. Better from 2028.
Corino	Barolo del comune di La Morra	WS - Wine Spectator	90 Points	2021	08/2025 Review Perfumed aromas of red berries, rose and menthol draw you into this elegant red. Well-structured, with lively acidity and chalky tannins, while its balance and focus leave a savory finish. Best from 2028 through 2040. 1,000 cases made, 30 cases imported.
Cascina Sòt	Barolo del Comune di Monforte d’Alba	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2019	10/2023
Cascina Sòt	Barolo del Comune di Monforte d’Alba	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2020	11/2024 Review Vivid and crunchy, this Barolo shows a pristine, refreshing character, offering cherries, citrus peel, dried flowers and spices on the nose. Medium-bodied with dusty tannins, juicy acidity and a sleek, textured aftertaste. Drink or hold.
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	2017	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.
Pira	Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d’Alba	DC - Decanter	92 Points	2019	02/2023 Review Despite a stern finish due to chalky, slightly dry tannins, this Barolo from Serralunga is delicious and with a very good quality price ratio. Classic sweet violets and fresh strawberries on the nose are allied to full body and crips acidity, with an austere finish now that may soften a bit with bottle ageing. Indeed, the wine was aged for 24 months in big oak casks so it deserves patience.
Pira	Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d’Alba	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2019	10/2023 Review This red is stitched with strawberry, cherry, currant and eucalyptus flavors. Firm, with a fine line of dense tannins informing the finish. Balanced and long overall, with flashes of tobacco and mineral sapidity on the finish. Best from 2026 through 2047. 1,000 cases made, 300 cases imported.
Pira	Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d’Alba	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2019
Pira	Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d’Alba	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2019	09/2023 Review The 2019 Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d'Alba is dark, sumptuous and super-expressive. A burst of dark red/purplish fruit opens first, followed by rose petal, lavender, blood orange and spice notes that add character. This is a superb village wine. Don't miss it.
Pira	Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d’Alba	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2021	09/2025 Review The 2021 Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d'Alba is a surprisingly understated wine. Dark-toned fruit, gravel, incense, sage, menthol and licorice lend notable aromatic breadth before a kick of Serralunga tannin appears on the mid-palate and finish. This deceptively mid-weight Barolo packs plenty of punch. Give it a year or two to settle down.
Pira	Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d’Alba	WS - Wine Spectator	91 Points	2021	09/2025 Review Plum, cherry, tar and menthol flavors are the themes in this dense, tightly wound red. The dusty finish is compact for now, though the flavors linger, with an emphasis on the savory side. Best from 2029 through 2045. 1,500 cases made, 1,000 cases imported.
Pira	Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d’Alba	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2021	10/2025
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	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.
Grasso	Barolo Giachini	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2019	07/2023 Review Slighty amber tone to the ruby red color. Aromas of dried flowers, plums nad peaches follow through to a medium body, with firm yet fine-grained tannins. Fresh and vivid at the end. Needs four orfive years to soften. Drink after 2026.
Grasso	Barolo Giachini	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2019
Grasso	Barolo Giachini	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2020	10/2024 Review This is very polished and finetextured ith a medium body and refined tannins. Notes of red berries, dried flowers and orange peel with just a hint of walnuts. Firm finish. Better after two to three years.
Grasso	Barolo Giachini	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2021	01/2025 Review Licorice and graphite dominate on the nose of this powerful Barolo, with subtle dried violets, a whiff of coconut and ripe dark cherries. There is juicy on the medium- to full-bodied palate with an oaky edge to the firm, dusty tannins and a polished, fresh finish. Try from 2027.
Grasso	Barolo Giachini	WS - Wine Spectator	94 Points	2020	01/2025 Review This red starts out elegant, building in intensity to the long, expansive finish. A mélange of mulled cherry, plum, toasty oak, iron, licorice and incense flavors converges as this red fades gracefully. Shows excellent balance and length. Best from 2027 through 2043. 95 cases made, 32 cases imported.
Amalia Cascina in Langa	Barolo Le Coste di Monforte	WA - Wine Advocate	90 Points	2015	06/2019 Review This wine shows dark saturation and thick ripeness that weights down the bouquet. The 2015 Barolo Le Coste di Monforte is a darkly saturated wine with raw and slightly tangy aromas of black cherry, spice and bitter almond. The wine is immediate and accessible, and it drinks nicely straight out of the gate.
Amalia Cascina in Langa	Barolo Le Coste di Monforte	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2016	06/2020 Review The Amalia Cascina in Langa 2016 Barolo Le Coste di Monforte offers a very floral bouquet with some greener aromas like you get with fresh shoots on springtime garden growth. It's all very pleasant and uplifting. The wine presents a very fresh and youthful set of aromas with white flowers, forest berry and a touch of sweet peach or nectarine. Dig a little deeper and you will find subtle hints of white licorice, spice and crushed stone. The wine needs time to take shape, as this initial showing is very focused on primary aromas both floral and fruity. The wine's overall personality is light and compact, and it will flesh out in time. However, those cool-vintage Nebbiolo tannins kick in at the end and remind you that this is a Barolo built to last, no matter how soft and delicate its bouquet may appear at this stage. The vines for this wine were planted in 1982. If you consider the altitude of the vineyard (located at 400 meters above sea level) and the soils (consisting of Sant'Agata blue-gray marls that are characteristic of this area), those fragrant floral notes make perfect sense. Only 3,500 bottles were made, and this wine was released in May 2020.
Amalia Cascina in Langa	Barolo Le Coste di Monforte	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2016
Amalia Cascina in Langa	Barolo Le Coste di Monforte	WA - Wine Advocate	92 Points	2017	06/2021 Review Balanced and bright, the Amalia Cascina in Langa 2017 Barolo Le Coste di Monforte reveals a pretty bouquet with simple lines and tight contouring. The approach is streamlined, but this Barolo from Monforte d'Alba shows more focus and sharpness than you get from a great many of its peers. Tart cassis and wild strawberry yield to licorice, campfire ash and crushed stone. Here's a wine that manages to stave off most of those irksome 2017 hot-vintage demons.
Amalia Cascina in Langa	Barolo Le Coste di Monforte	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2017
Amalia Cascina in Langa	Barolo Le Coste di Monforte	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2018	06/2022 Review Showing a dark ruby color and garnet background hues, the Amalia Cascina in Langa 2018 Barolo Le Coste di Monforte is streamlined and tight with dark fruit aromas, wild rose and rusty nail. The vineyards were planted in 1982 facing southeast with classic Sant'Agata marl soils. The altitude is a breezy 400 meters above sea level, and that is a real sweet spot for Nebbiolo. Indeed, freshness and focus characterize the mouthfeel. Production is 3,000 bottles.
Amalia Cascina in Langa	Barolo Le Coste di Monforte	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2018
Amalia Cascina in Langa	Barolo Le Coste di Monforte	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2019	04/2023 Review The Amalia Cascina in Langa 2019 Barolo Le Coste di Monforte (with 3,000 bottles released) has a soft delivery that starts off with ripe cherry and redcurrant, but then veers toward spice, crushed stone and blue flower. The floral notes emerge with more intensity in time. I also get a hint of rosemary essence or eucalyptus oil. The vines were planted in 1982 on sandy soils at a cool 400 meters above sea level.
Amalia Cascina in Langa	Barolo Le Coste di Monforte	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2019
Amalia Cascina in Langa	Barolo Le Coste di Monforte	DC - Decanter	90 Points	2010	04/2015 Review Broad, earthy and spicy with blue fruit aromas – enchanting. A little alcoholic warmth, but this camouflages its 15% much better than many other wines this vintage. Very pure and long.
Amalia Cascina in Langa	Barolo Le Coste di Monforte	DC - Decanter	90 Points	2011	Review Founded in 2003, Amalia have produced a lovely Barolo made from two small vineyard sites; one hectare in Le Coste and two hectares in Bussia. Initial flavours of plum and raspberry develop on the palate, gaining slightly meaty and herbal notes. This is an elegant style that can be drunk from an early stage in its lifespan.
Amalia Cascina in Langa	Barolo Le Coste di Monforte	DC - Decanter	94 Points	2016	01/2020 Review This estate's top vineyards are in Monforte. Its succulent Bussia in this vintage is surpassed by the Coste di Monforte, which is produced from 1ha at 400 metres. The raspberry-scented nose is sweet and intense and shows finesse. It's the balance that impresses here: rich and full-bodied, weighty but not too extracted, with polished tannins and great concentration. The finish is spicy, intense, complex and long.
Amalia Cascina in Langa	Barolo Le Coste di Monforte	DC - Decanter	94 Points	2017	03/2021 Review Le Coste is a prestigious MGA and this wine, aged in barriques as well as in big 26hL oak vessels, is carefully handled, well integrated and elegant. Ruby in the glass, it is focused on fresh notes of red berries and rose, followed by plenty of balsamic character. Almost zesty acidity and ripe, chewy tannins are supported by fleshy fruit and graphite minerality in depth, with a great finish.
Amalia Cascina in Langa	Barolo Le Coste di Monforte	DC - Decanter	92 Points	2019	08/2023 Review From 1ha of vines in Le Coste di Monforte, close to the border with Serralunga, this wine spends 32 months in 26hl French oak casks. It's very balsamic, with some pure, sweet red fruit and violet scents. Sticky, mouthcoating tannins obscure peppery red fruits, mingling with woody, mushroomy and earthy nuances. There's plenty of freshness on offer, and give this more time and the fruit is sure to emerge from its tannic veil.
Amalia Cascina in Langa	Barolo Le Coste di Monforte	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2020	11/2024 Review Attractive notes of bitter cherries, dried raspberries, peach pits and licorice on the nose. Firm and tense, it has a medium body, vivid acidity and structured, lightly chewy tannins. The finish is minerally and a little austere, with hints of crushed stones and iodine at the end. Try from 2027.
Amalia Cascina in Langa	Barolo Le Coste di Monforte	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2021	01/2025 Review This shows sage, licorice, blackberries and blueberries. The palate is medium- bodied with refined fruit and overall pretty balance. Better in 2026.
Amalia Cascina in Langa	Barolo Le Coste di Monforte	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2020	01/2025 Review With fruit from Monforte d'Alba, the Amalia Cascina in Langa 2020 Barolo Le Coste di Monforte is made with fruit from vines planted in 1982. Aged in French oak, this wine reveals smoky tones, barbecue spice and lots of dark fruit. The wine does show special complexity with pressed flowers, earthy notes and even a hint of white truffle that emerge in time. It shows a medium-rich consistency, and you definitely feel the power of the Nebbiolo grape. I like that little touch of aniseed at the end. 3,000 bottles were released.
Amalia Cascina in Langa	Barolo Le Coste di Monforte	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2021	10/2025
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	2018	01/2022 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 Marenca	DC - Decanter	95 Points	2019	02/2023 Review Bright ruby in the glass, Pira's Marenca 2019 shows a bright definition of liquorice stick with vibrant violet and bergamot-like citrus note. The attack is elegant, refreshing and savory, but then the palate is dominated by firm, grainy tannins with a dusty yet sweet finish. A greatly powerful wine which deserves attention for its ageing ability.
Pira	Barolo Marenca	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2019	06/2023 Review Aromas of rose stem and fresh herbs. Plums, too. Medium to full body. Chewy and polished tannins and a savory finish. A little rustic but should come out nicely in three or four years.
Pira	Barolo Marenca	WS - Wine Spectator	94 Points	2019	10/2023 Review A stylish red graced by pretty cherry, currant and wild strawberry fruit, with accents of mineral, aniseed and rose. Lively and taut, with well-wrought tannins on the lingering finish. Best from 2026 through 2045. 500 cases made, 150 cases imported.
Pira	Barolo Marenca	VS - Vinous	96 Points	2019	09/2023 Review The 2019 Barolo Marenca is superb. Rich, ample nd explosive, with tremendous depth, the 2019 has so much to offer. A rush of dark red-toned fruit, lavender, spice, iron and dried flowers saturates the palate. Bright acids and firm Serralunga tannis wrap it all together. The 2019 is exceptional.
Pira	Barolo Marenca	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2019
Pira	Barolo Marenca	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2020	04/2024 Review Bright ruby color with a nose of fresh roses, violets, pomegranate and light spiciness. The palate is focused on crunchiness, with a medium body, firm tannins soaked with blood oranges, refreshing acidity and a quite sticky finish. Try from 2030.
Pira	Barolo Marenca	VS - Vinous	97 Points	2021	09/2025 Review The 2021 Barolo Marenca marries Serralunga power with a deep, resonant core of fruit. Ripe red cherry, blood orange, mint, cedar and pipe tobacco infuse the mid-palate with striking textural resonance. The Marenca is a rich, heady wine, but it is not overdone in any way. Fabulous.
Pira	Barolo Marenca	WS - Wine Spectator	94 Points	2021	09/2025 Review A perfumed style, featuring rose, cherry, strawberry, tar and mineral aromas and flavors, this Barolo is both graceful and firmly structured. The dense, dusty tannins leave a solid grip on the finish, with a vein of red fruit peeking through. Best from 2030 through 2048. 600 cases made, 200 cases imported.
Pira	Barolo Marenca	GR - Gambero Rosso	3 Bicchieri	2011
Pira	Barolo Marenca	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2021
Pira	Barolo Marenca	GR - Gambero Rosso	3 Bicchieri	2008
Pira	Barolo Marenca	GR - Gambero Rosso	3 Bicchieri	2009
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.
Pira	Barolo Margheria	DC - Decanter	95 Points	2019	02/2023 Review Fermentation takes place in horizontal tanks at moderate temperature for 12-15 days, before ageing in large 25hl wooden barrels for 24 months. The austere nose shows restrained dark fruits, liquorice root, straw, and red currant freshness. It shows a soft attack then firm, extracted, fine-grained tannins; muscular and chewy and evident on the guns, but polished on the finish. A powerful wine that needs time.
Pira	Barolo Margheria	JS - James Suckling	95 Points	2019	06/2023 Review Plenty of lavender and violet aromas with plum undertones. Medium to full body with plenty of ripe tannins and a chewy finish. Shows polish and focus. Drink after 2027.
Pira	Barolo Margheria	WS - Wine Spectator	95 Points	2019	10/2023 Review A charming red, detailed and fresh, featuring cherry, strawberry, currant, rose and mint flavors shaded by iron and tar. Tightly wound and compact, yet has terrific balance, pedigree and a persistent aftertaste. Best from 2026 through 2045. 500 cases made, 150 cases imported.
Pira	Barolo Margheria	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2019
Pira	Barolo Margheria	VS - Vinous	95 Points	2019	09/2023 Review The 2019 Barolo Margheria is more savory/mineral in profile than the other Barolos in the range, with less overt fruit but plenty of persistence. In recent years, Gianpaolo Pira has found a way to tame the formidable tannins here, and that is very much evident in this gorgeous, expressive Barolo.
Pira	Barolo Margheria	JS - James Suckling	95 Points	2020	04/2024 Review Bright pale ruby with a garnet rim, this wine exhibits aromas of smashed violets, blood oranges, cinnamon and balsamic. The palate is soft and refined, full-bodied, with elegant tannins and lifted long acidity. Great tension. Drinkable now, but best from 2034.
Pira	Barolo Margheria	VS - Vinous	95 Points	2021	09/2025 Review The 2021 Barolo Margheria is all class. Dark cherry, sage, lavender, menthol, licorice and blood orange endow the 2021 with tons of character. Powerful yet refined, the 2021 is one of the best versions of this wine I have tasted. Clean mineral notes extend the gorgeous, resonant finish.
Pira	Barolo Margheria	WS - Wine Spectator	95 Points	2021	10/2025 Review Elegant and expressive, this red reveals strawberry, cherry, rose, mineral and wild herb aromas and flavors. Beautifully balanced and blossoms on the fruit-, mineral- and spice-infused aftertaste. Deceptive in the sense that this needs much more time to reach its peak. Best from 2029 through 2047. 400 cases made, 200 cases imported.
Pira	Barolo Margheria	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2021	10/2025
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 Riserva	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2018	11/2024 Review This offers rich and concentrated red and darker fruit character with hints of toasted spices, walnuts, sandalwood and tar. Dense and structured, it has a full body and a deep core of fruit coated with velvety, tightly wound tannins. Lingering finish. Drink or hold.
Corino	Barolo Riserva	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2018	01/2024 Review The 2018 Barolo Riserva Rocche dell’Annunziata is a wine of power and stature, two things that were not easy to come by in this vintage. Dark, sensual and enveloping, with notes of cedar, kirsch, menthol, sweet oak and tobacco, the 2018 has a ton to offer. Best of all, it will drink well with minimal cellaring. This is a fine 2018. ( note: reviewed as 'Barolo Riserva Rocche dell' Annunziata')
Corino	Barolo Riserva	VS - Vinous	95 Points	2020	01/2024 Review The 2020 Barolo Riserva Rocche dell’Annunziata is stellar. It marries fruit intensity, bright acids and structure. Black cherry, lavender, spice, menthol and mocha all take shape in the glass. I especially admire its vibrancy and energy. Time brings out the wine's natural intensity and resonance. ( note: reviewed as 'Barolo Riserva Rocche dell' Annunziata')
Corino	Barolo Riserva	VS - Vinous	95 Points	2021	01/2025 Review The 2021 Barolo Riserva Rocche dell'Annunziata opens with striking inner perfume. Dark-toned fruit, lavender, spice and menthol open with a bit of coaxing. The 2021 should be stellar with a few years in bottle, which is when it will be released. There is a bit more new oak in the Riserva, but it works well in amplifying the inner perfume and sweetness of the Nebbiolo fruit. This is such a gorgeous and complete Barolo. ( note: reviewed as 'Barolo Riserva Rocche dell' Annunziata')
Corino	Barolo Riserva	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2020	02/2026 Review Smoke, sandalwood, rust, cherry and dried flower aromas. The palate is firm and medium- to full-bodied, with grainy tannins and underlying vibrancy from the fruit. This needs at least three years to soften. Better from 2029.
Cascina Sòt	Barolo Riserva Bricco San Pietro	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2017	10/2023
Cascina Sòt	Barolo Riserva Bricco San Pietro	VR - Veronelli	91 Points	2017
Cascina Sòt	Barolo Riserva Bricco San Pietro	DC - Decanter	90 Points	2016	07/2022 Review Austere and classic in this vintage, vibrant aromas focus on savoury orange peel and rhubarb, with carob, cherry and chocolate. Neither ripe nor bold, the palate is velvety with refreshing acidity and a sticky finish. There is a good integration of slightly rustic tannins on the finish.
Cascina Sòt	Barolo Riserva Bricco San Pietro	DC - Decanter	92 Points	2017	02/2023 Review This Nebbiolo is from a 90-year-old vineyard and the grapes are fermented and macerated in 30hl oak vessels, then aged in French tonneaux for 32 months. The wine is garnet in colour, restrained and evolved, with tobacco notes, rhubarb and dried cherry, and a signature Parma violet note. Full of sucrosity and concentration on the palate, it's sustained by firm, thick tannins, quite sticky and bitter on the finish yet balanced. A very well handled Barolo in this vintage – the old vines and the oak ageing help.
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 Rocche dell’ Annunziata	WS - Wine Spectator	96 Points	2019	01/2023 Review Saturated with pure cherry and blackberry fruit, this red is supple and harmonious, with kirsch, mint, grass and spice accents chiming in as this firms up and turns more complex on the long, detailed finish. Best from 2026 through 2045. 250 cases made, 100 cases imported.
Corino	Barolo Rocche dell’ Annunziata	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2019
Corino	Barolo Rocche dell’ Annunziata	WS - Wine Spectator	94 Points	2020	10/2024 Review Round and fleshy, permeated with flavors of cherry, raspberry, rose, earth, iron and eucalyptus. This is balanced yet needs time for the solid tannin structure to integrate fully. Mouthwatering and complex. Best from 2027 through 2043. 250 cases made, 100 cases imported.
Corino	Barolo Rocche dell’ Annunziata	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2020	01/2024 Review The 2020 Barolo Rocche dell’Annunziata is a terrific wine from Renato Corino's cru par excellence. Driving, rich and enveloping, the 2020 possesses tremendous textural resonance. Dark red cherry, rose petal, mint, blood orange and spice all meld together in this captivating, nuanced Barolo. Pretty floral notes lift the finish. This should be stellar in another few years' time.
Corino	Barolo Rocche dell’ Annunziata	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2020	11/2024 Review Attractive notes of dried strawberries, raspberry bush, star anise and hints of cedar. Medium- to full-bodied with firm, structured yet very fine and well-integrated tannins. Smooth and long, with a lightly austere, leathery
Corino	Barolo Rocche dell’ Annunziata	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2021	01/2025 Review The 2021 Barolo Rocche dell'Annunziata is a gracious, sensual wine. Soft, supple tannins wrap around a core of dark red fruit, blood orange, lavender and spice. This is a classy, elegant Barolo from one of the very finest sites in La Morra. Ethereal and sculpted, with gorgeous energy and delineation, the Rocche is sublime from start to finish.
Corino	Barolo Rocche dell’ Annunziata	WS - Wine Spectator	95 Points	2021	08/2025 Review A beautiful expression of raspberry, cherry, pomegranate, black currant and flowers highlights this dense, solidly built red. Iron, tar and underbrush notes chime in as this plays out on the vibrant aftertaste. Balanced and long, with fine grip and intensity. Best from 2029 through 2049.
Corino	Barolo Rocche dell’ Annunziata	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2022	01/2026 Review The 2022 Barolo Rocche dell' Annunziata is a powerful, explosive wine. A blast of dark cherry/plum fruit, espresso, mocha, licorice, rose petal and white pepper hits the palate, followed by swaths of tannin that stain the mid-palate and finish. This is an especially potent, structured Rocche, a Barolo that favors intensity over the finesse that is such a signature for this site. Tannins are decidedly large in grain and not as elegant as they can be here.
Corino	Barolo Rocche dell’ Annunziata	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2021	10/2025
Corino	Barolo Rocche dell’ Annunziata	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2020	10/2025
Corino	Barolo Rocche dell’ Annunziata	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2022	02/2026 Review An exuberant, expressive nose of clementines and rose petals. The palate is medium- to full-bodied, with chalky, expansive tannins and a generous yet restrained red-fruit profile. Drink or hold.
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	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2017
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	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2020	11/2023 Review The 2020 Barolo Roncaglie (Stefano Corino) is a pretty, textured La Morra Barolo. This is the first year in which the wine was ages only in barrique, which Stefano Corino prefers over tonneaux for greater freshness. White pepper, macerated cherry, spice, orange peel and mint brighten the finish.
Corino	Barolo Roncaglie Stefano Corino	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2020	11/2024 Review Juicy and tense, this Barolo offers ripe raspberries, cherries, dark spices and hints of tar and iodine. Medium- to full-bodied with a firm, compact tannin structure that forms the backbone of the wine, leading to a long, meaty aftertaste. Well formed and broad in the mouth. Drink after 2027.
Corino	Barolo Roncaglie Stefano Corino	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2021	01/2025 Review The 2021 Barolo Roncaglie Stefano Corino is laced with super-ripe red-toned fruit, kirsch, chalk, mint, white flowers and orange peel. This supple, racy Barolo captures all the finesse of La Morra. Sweet perfumed notes extend the finish. This was picked on the later side for the year, and that shows in the wine's slightly candied profile.
Corino	Barolo Roncaglie Stefano Corino	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2020	10/2025
Corino	Barolo Roncaglie Stefano Corino	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2021	10/2025
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	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.
Grasso	Barolo Turnè	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2019	07/2023 Review Plums and orange blossom on the nose follow through to a medium body with very well-integrated tannins and a fresh and velvety finish, Not the biggest wine but a beauty to taste. Better in three to four years.
Grasso	Barolo Turnè	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2019
Grasso	Barolo Turnè	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2020	04/2024 Review Dense garnet color. This seems to be still closed and earthy. The tension on the palate is great, with crisp acidity and chewy tannins. Still in its youth and quite stern on the finish. Needs bottle aging.
Grasso	Barolo Turnè	JS - James Suckling	96 Points	2021	01/2025 Review Intoxicating aromas of bright licorice, dried cherries, cinnamon and touches of rhubarb and violets. Full-bodied with graceful and finely tuned tannins, refreshing woven acidity and a long, dense finish of dark savoriness. Drinkable now, but best from 2026.
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.
Pira	Barolo Vignarionda	DC - Decanter	94 Points	2019	02/2023 Review Aged for 12 months in barrique plus a further 12 months in larger bottle, this Vignaionda is pretty classic. The concentration of fruit is great: generous yet elegant cherry and strawberry fruit are accompanied by a straw note, while with liquorice finish shows youthful grainy tannins refined and sweet, along with refreshing acidity. It's a little early to tell for sure, but it should age quite well.
Pira	Barolo Vignarionda	JS - James Suckling	95 Points	2019	06/2023 Review Very perfumed and classy on the nose with roses and lavender. Aromatic. Full-bodied with velvety tannins and a pretty presence in the glass. Very polished and ripe tannins for the vintage. Drink after 2027.
Pira	Barolo Vignarionda	WS - Wine Spectator	94 Points	2019	10/2023 Review A delineated red, with cherry, strawberry, hibiscus and menthol flavors defined by vibrant acidity. Elegant, yet with a straight spine of tannins and subtle length on the finish, which echoes the red fruit and hibiscus and picks up a mineral element. Best from 2026 through 2045. 200 cases made, 60 cases imported.
Pira	Barolo Vignarionda	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2019
Pira	Barolo Vignarionda	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2019	09/2023 Review The 2019 Barolo Vignarionda ais quite sensual in its aromatic profile, but also less giving on the palate. It will be interesting to see if this softens with time in bottle. Gianpaolo Pira has made notable strides with his wines. The Vigna Rionda remains the last nut to crack.
Pira	Barolo Vignarionda	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2020	04/2024 Review Very youthful example of Barolo with a pale ruby color. The aromas are fresh and fruity with almost vinous black cherries and fresh violets, while the palate is crunchy and extracted, with medium body, crisp acidity and a slightly stern finish. It needs aging to develop complexity and soften the tannins.
Pira	Barolo Vignarionda	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2021	08/2025 Review Cherry, plum, eucalyptus and tobacco flavors are wrapped in oak spice and fused to a layer of firm tannins in this red. Lean and vibrant, with a strong grip on the finish. Best from 2028 through 2045.
Pira	Barolo Vignarionda	VS - Vinous	97 Points	2021	09/2025 Review The 2021 Barolo Vignarionda is a real beauty. Sweet floral aromatics open first, leading into a core of exotic blue/purplish-hued fruits. A Barolo of poise and total sophistication, the 2021 Vignarioda sings with class. Silky, polished tannins wrap it all together in style. All the elements are so well balanced. This is truly sublime stuff.
Pira	Barolo Vignarionda	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2021	10/2025
Pira	Barolo Vignarionda	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2020
Pira	Barolo Vignarionda	GR - Gambero Rosso	3 Bicchieri	2000
Pira	Barolo Vignarionda	GR - Gambero Rosso	3 Bicchieri	2006
Pira	Barolo Vignarionda	GR - Gambero Rosso	3 Bicchieri	2004
Villa Ligi	Bianchello del Metauro Albaspino	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2022
Giorgio Meletti Cavallari	Bolgheri Borgeri Bianco	WA - Wine Advocate	91 Points	2021	07/2022 Review Bolgheri Bianco Borgeri is a fresh blend of 70% Vermentino and 30% Viognier. Fruit comes from a hillside three-hectare vineyard. This wine is beautifully sharp and focused with tangy citrus and passion fruit. The wine's delivery is linear and tight, and the pretty acidity shines bright. You can't help but love this easy, summer-ready style of white wine made on the Tuscan coast. 16,000 bottles were produced.
Giorgio Meletti Cavallari	Bolgheri Borgeri Bianco	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2024	10/2025
Giorgio Meletti Cavallari	Bolgheri Borgeri Bianco	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2025	06/2026 Review This white shows aromas of flowers, almonds, pears and apples. Light-bodied but intense, silky and crisp, with a tight palate and a lean finish. Drink now.
Giorgio Meletti Cavallari	Bolgheri Borgeri Rosato	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2024	10/2025
Giorgio Meletti Cavallari	Bolgheri Borgeri Rosato	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2025	06/2026 Review A fresh, stony nose with subtle red fruit and cherry blossom. Medium-bodied, clean and mineral with delicious fruit. Drink now.
Giorgio Meletti Cavallari	Bolgheri Borgeri Rosso	WA - Wine Advocate	90 Points	2016	05/2019 Review This 40/40/20 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah has evolved over the years and is now made entirely without Sangiovese in favor of more Merlot. The 2016 Borgeri Rosso is all about primary fruit and freshness. It sees just eight months in oak, and the result is a very lighthearted and buoyant wine that makes for easy drinking. You might even serve it slightly chilled.
Giorgio Meletti Cavallari	Bolgheri Borgeri Rosso	WA - Wine Advocate	91 Points	2020	07/2022 Review The Giorgio Meletti Cavallari 2020 Bolgheri Rosso Borgeri is 50% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Syrah. The wine is fermented in cement vat and later aged for a brief eight months in barrique to add depth and easy spice nuances. I picked up on a few interesting elements from dark fruit, black plum, toasted chestnut, tarry smoke and even a touch of black olive. There is a nice dusty element to the mouthfeel. The vineyard site extends over four hectares and sees a steep incline with lots of rocks. Production is 30,000 bottles.
Giorgio Meletti Cavallari	Bolgheri Borgeri Rosso	WA - Wine Advocate	90 Points	2021	02/2024 Review The 2021 Bolgheri Rosso Borgeri is 50% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Syrah. The wine shows wild intensity with a marinated meat or teriyaki note with lots of spice, smoke and dark tar. There is underbrush and autumnal leaf, although the actual fruit takes second place. You do get some underplayed ripe currant and black cherry with fine-grained, young tannins. This wine is all pulp and framing and a little less intense in terms of mid-palate.
Giorgio Meletti Cavallari	Bolgheri Borgeri Rosso	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2023	10/2025
Giorgio Meletti Cavallari	Bolgheri Borgeri Rosso	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2024	06/2026 Review A bright, fresh and fruity style with a whiff of leaves, black cherries and cassis. Transparent, with bell peppers and subtle spices. Medium-bodied and crunchy, showing crisp acidity and tight yet good tannins. Drink now.
Villanoviana	Bolgheri Imeneo	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2017	07/2020 Review A rich, layered red with blackcurrants and some raspberry-jam character. Full body. Intense fruit. Chewy. Give it a little time. Try after 2022.
Villanoviana	Bolgheri Imeneo	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2018	07/2020 Review Very attractive aromas and flavors of currants, black chocolate, fresh thyme and walnuts. Medium-to full-bodied with polished, chewy tannins. A beauty now, but will improve with age.
Villanoviana	Bolgheri Imeneo	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2020	07/2022 Review Lots of sweet-cherry and orange-peel aromas follow through to a medium body with a slightly jammy mouth-feel and a fresh finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink now.
Villanoviana	Bolgheri Imeneo	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2021	09/2023 Review Attractive nose of cherries, strawberries, basil and hazelnuts. It’s creamy and juicy with a medium body and fine-grained tannins. Excellent drinkability. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.
Villanoviana	Bolgheri Imeneo	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2021
Villanoviana	Bolgheri Imeneo	VR - Veronelli	92 Points	2021
Villanoviana	Bolgheri Imeneo	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2020
Villanoviana	Bolgheri Imeneo	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2022	07/2024 Review A firm and lightly spicy red with cedar, dried sage and thyme to the red fruits. It's medium-bodied and slightly chewy, with some dryness to the finish now. But it should come together nicely. Fresh herbs at the end. Drink after 2026.
Villanoviana	Bolgheri Imeneo	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2023	07/2025 Review Aromas of crushed blackcurrants and blueberries, accented by hints of violets, black olives, iodine and earth. The medium- to full-bodied palate is focused and linear, showing very fine tannins and a succulent flow of fruit. It is balanced and vibrant. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.
Villanoviana	Bolgheri Imeneo	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2023	10/2025
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 Mosaico	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2022	03/2023 Review A very juicy and primary red with hibiscus, currants, charcoal and tomato leaf. Fleshy and very juicy palate, filled with fruit. Currants, fresh cherries and spiced plums. Drink or hold.
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 Casa Di Terra	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2020	03/2023 Review Lots of tobacco leaves and red chili pepper on the nose with savory currant fruit and cigars. Sweet tobacco leaf, black olives and berries, with a lengthy, savory finish. Lots of cabernet characters in a ripe and tangy way. Drink now.
Villanoviana	Bolgheri Superiore Ferrugo	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2020	09/2023 Review Stewed cherries, walnuts, figs and licorice on the nose. It’s plush, ripe and full-bodied, with a subtle toastiness to the fleshy black fruit. Plump tannins. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.
Villanoviana	Bolgheri Superiore Ferrugo	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2019
Villanoviana	Bolgheri Superiore Ferrugo	DC - Decanter	92 Points	2021	08/2025 Review This shows aromas of blackcurrants, walnuts, pine needles and some leafiness. Medium- to full-bodied with firm, tightly wound tannins and juicy fruit underneath. Structured, with a spiced and cedary character at the end. Drink or hold.
Giorgio Meletti Cavallari	Bolgheri Superiore Impronte	WA - Wine Advocate	90 Points	2010	08/2013 Review The 2010 Bolgheri Superiore Impronte (70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Cabernet Franc) shows elaborate tones of spice, tobacco and dark fruit. This is a very austere and tight expression that needs more time to open. The fruit tones increase gradually as the wine warms in the glass but this wine needs to take its own sweet time. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2020. Giorgio Meletti Cavallari-s estate is located 350 meters above sea level and is surrounded by wild oak forests and Mediterranean shrubs. His family also runs a beautiful rural bed & breakfast immersed in the vineyards with panoramic views of the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Giorgio Meletti Cavallari	Bolgheri Superiore Impronte	WA - Wine Advocate	91 Points	2011	10/2019 Review The 2011 Bolgheri Superiore Impronte (70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Cabernet Franc) is a very pretty expression with dark fruit, spice and lingering mineral tones. Brimstone and pencil shavings come to attention and there’s a spot of menthol freshness on the finish. The wine shows a nice sense of harmony and balance. You can age it five years or more.
Giorgio Meletti Cavallari	Bolgheri Superiore Impronte	WA - Wine Advocate	90 Points	2012	10/2015 Review The 2012 Bolgheri Superiore Impronte is a dark and savory red blend with aromas of cured meat, spice and dried fruit. The tannins are a bit astringent and will need two or three years to soften. Impronte is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with Cabernet Franc. Drying mineral tones that add focus and sharpness to the wine's pretty bouquet.
Giorgio Meletti Cavallari	Bolgheri Superiore Impronte	WA - Wine Advocate	92 Points	2013	10/2016 Review The 2013 Bolgheri Superiore Impronte is a thick and inky wine with dark fruit tones, spice, dried blackberry and grilled herb. It shows a distinctively savory side with cured meat and spicy tobacco. The fruit element is slightly dried with blackberry preserves and prune, and the mouthfeel is dry and borderline astringent. This wine does not traffic in the sweet and chewy fruit tones that are so common to other red wines from Coastal Tuscany. Instead, this 70/30 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc shows muscle and brawn. Some 10,000 bottles are produced.
Giorgio Meletti Cavallari	Bolgheri Superiore Impronte	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2015	05/2019 Review The 2015 Bolgheri Superiore Impronte is the product of an abandoned property purchased in 1999 and converted to vineyards. A 70/30 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, this wine is very dark in color, and the rocky soils of schist and limestone produce some flinty, ferrous notes. Crunchy and closed, the Superiore Impronte is a rich, tight wine. Give this wine a few extra years of bottle age to flesh out further.
Giorgio Meletti Cavallari	Bolgheri Superiore Impronte	WA - Wine Advocate	94 Points	2017	12/2020 Review The 2017 Bolgheri Superiore Impronte is Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc from one of the hardest working producers on the Tuscan Coast. I saw the work achieved to clear a parcel of mountain land that had hardened sheets of black schist and slate to plant vineyards in one of the most remote and inaccessible parts of the appellation. This is a gorgeous wine with a mineral signature on the bouquet that materializes with flint and crushed brimstone. Those dark aromas are followed by lifted and bright aromas of red cherry, wild raspberry and cassis. This wine seems protected from some of the overt ripeness of this very hot vintage. The tannins are tight, but this wine offers nice balance overall, good value and promising aging potential.
Giorgio Meletti Cavallari	Bolgheri Superiore Impronte	WA - Wine Advocate	96 Points	2019	07/2022 Review Made with 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Cabernet Franc, the Giorgio Meletti Cavallari 2019 Bolgheri Superiore Impronte gets its fruit from a steep and inaccessible vineyard parcel (measuring 1.5 hectares) at a breezy 350 meters in elevation with black schistous soils. I've been there and can assure you: It is out of this world. Thick forests stand at the rear and open views onto the glimmering Tyrrhenian Sea open to the front. This is indeed a very special wine with etched black fruit, pencil shaving and crusted stone. The tannins are dusty and dry. With only 5,000 bottles made, Impronte is fermented in cement vats, and the wine is later racked over to barrique for 18 months.
Giorgio Meletti Cavallari	Bolgheri Superiore Impronte	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2019	11/2019 Review Cassis and blackcurrants with floral and leafy aromas that lead to a bitter chocolate and cherry palate. Drink now.
Giorgio Meletti Cavallari	Bolgheri Superiore Impronte	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2020	02/2024 Review A blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Cabernet Franc, the Giorgio Meletti Cavallari 2020 Bolgheri Superiore Impronte (with 5,000 bottles released) ages in barrique for 18 months with 50% new oak. You sense the hot vintage with varietal tones that side on ripeness, mixed trail berry and black cherry rather than the greener notes that come with these grapes. This edition focuses on texture and plushness with vanilla cream and oak spice. The crushed stone note or pencil shaving that usually plays such as big role in this wine is downplayed in 2020 compared to prior years. I find less overall definition in this vintage.
Giorgio Meletti Cavallari	Bolgheri Superiore Impronte	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2022	10/2026
Giorgio Meletti Cavallari	Bolgheri Superiore Impronte	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2023	06/2026 Review Bright and fruit-forward style with blueberries and black currants, leafy notes and subtle spices. Medium- bodied, velvety and ripe, with moderate acidity and a tight, chewy finish with a slightly bitter touch. Drink now.
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 Superiore Maronea	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2020	03/2023 Review Sweet spices, currants, quince and fennel with a hint of coffee. Fullbodied on the palate with firm, dusty tannins and a juicy and flavorful finish. Full of plums and currants. Give it two years to let it integrate more. Try in 2025.
Villanoviana	Bolgheri Superiore Sant’Uberto	WA - Wine Advocate	91 Points	2012	10/2015 Review The 2012 Bolgheri Superiore Sant'Uberto opens to a brief aromatic interlude of dried violets and roses, and then segues to darker tones of blackberry marmalade, spice, leather and tobacco. The wine is composed of 50% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc and 15% Petit Verdot. It aged in barrique for 18 months.
Villanoviana	Bolgheri Superiore Sant’Uberto	WA - Wine Advocate	90 Points	2015	05/2019 Review The 2015 Bolgheri Superiore Sant'Uberto presents ripe cherry and blackberry aromas, later followed by spice, tar and tilled earth. This is a medium to full-bodied Bolgheri Superiore blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot that is aged in barrique for 18 months. The fruit is forthcoming and bold.
Villanoviana	Bolgheri Superiore Sant’Uberto	WA - Wine Advocate	91 Points	2016	05/2019 Review The 2016 Bolgheri Superiore Sant'Uberto delivers lasting concentration and power. The aromas are tucked into the tight fiber of the wine with black cherry, prune and black currant. Cherry and cranberry flavors appear on the close, giving this wine a less opulent or ripe personality compared to many of its peers in this vintage. The blend is Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Some 6,000 bottles were made.
Villanoviana	Bolgheri Superiore Sant’Uberto	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2016	07/2020 Review Pretty aromas and flavors of herbs, currants and fresh spice here. Medium to full body, firm and chewy tannins and a flavorful finish. Succulent and wild. Drink or hold.
Villanoviana	Bolgheri Superiore Sant’Uberto	WA - Wine Advocate	90 Points	2017	12/2020 Review With 3,500 bottles made, Villanoviana's 2017 Bolgheri Superiore Sant'Uberto is a hearty blend of 50% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc and 15% Petit Verdot from a scorching-hot vintage. The wine is packed tight with lots of dark fruit, spice and background notes of smoke and tarry asphalt. It finishes on a soft note, thanks to the vintage ripeness, but you also get those bitter phenolics that are characteristics of this growing season. I'm not sure that those tannins will ever fully relax.
Villanoviana	Bolgheri Superiore Sant’Uberto	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2017	07/2020 Review A ripe, rich red, showing layers of ripe fruit with mushroom and walnut character. It’s full-bodied, layered and beautiful. Drink or hold.
Villanoviana	Bolgheri Superiore Sant’Uberto	WA - Wine Advocate	92 Points	2019	07/2022 Review The 2019 Bolgheri Superiore Sant'Uberto (a blend of organic 50% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc and 15% Petit Verdot) has a lot of dark, brooding fruit, but the wine also shows green highlights with grilled herb, black olive and powdered white pepper. Those savory tones are contrasted somewhat abruptly against very sweet tannins and a creamy texture. This 3,800-bottle production represents a selection of fruit from the estate's 4.3-hectares of vines just off the Tuscan coastline.
Villanoviana	Bolgheri Superiore Sant’Uberto	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2020	09/2023 Review A full-bodied red with vanilla, bay leaves, nutmeg and cherries on the nose. Ripe and creamy, with firm and polished tannins, and a velvety, spicy finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.
Villanoviana	Bolgheri Superiore Sant’Uberto	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2020
Villanoviana	Bolgheri Superiore Sant’Uberto	VR - Veronelli	92 Points	2020
Villanoviana	Bolgheri Superiore Sant’Uberto	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2019
Villanoviana	Bolgheri Superiore Sant’Uberto	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2021	07/2024 Review Plenty of plum and ripe berry with cedar and new oak. Medium to full body with very polished and refined tannins that are long and delicious. Succulent and polished. Better in two or three years. Best after 2027.
Villanoviana	Bolgheri Superiore Sant’Uberto	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2022	07/2025 Review Fresh and spicy, opening with notes of crushed blackcurrants, blackberries, mint chocolate, pine needles and graphite. Tense, dusty and compact with a medium to full body, it features a broad and seamless texture, finishing with a mineral note. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.
Villanoviana	Bolgheri Superiore Sant’Uberto	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2022	10/2025
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.
Putzenhof	Bozner Leiten Alto Adige	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2020	10/2023 Review Mushrooms, cherry stones and strawberries with a touch of white pepper on the nose. It’s medium-bodied, savory and mellow, with fine tannins and a tasty, lightly spicy finish. Drink now.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2005	07/2010 Review This is soft and round, with lovely ripe fruit that resembles fresh strawberry jam. Full and round, with good acidity for the vintage. Hard not to drink it all. So good now to drink. Delicious.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino	WS - Wine Spectator	94 Points	2005	Review Fabulous aromas of flowers, incense, Indian spices and dark fruits. Full-bodied, with polished, chewy tannins and a long, flavorful finish. Layered and concentrated, with a dense midpalate of fruit. Elegant and full of finesse. A small producer on a roll. Best after 2013. 1,250 cases made, 665 cases imported.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino	WA - Wine Advocate	90 Points	2005	04/2010 Review The 2005 Brunello di Montalcino is easily the best wine I have ever tasted from Villa I Cipressi. An attractive, floral bouquet leads to well-articulated suggestions of red cherries and flowers. This shows lovely transparency and weightlessness but backed up with surprising punch on the mid-palate and finish. The tannins remain a touch firm but beautifully balanced.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2005	04/2010 Review The 2005 Brunello di Montalcino is easily the best wine I have ever tasted from Villa I Cipressi. An attractive, floral bouquet leads to well-articulated suggestions of red cherries and flowers. This shows lovely transparency and weightlessness but backed up with surprising punch on the mid- palate and finish. The tannins remain a touch firm but beautifully balanced. These are the most successful wines I have tasted from Villa I Cipressi and represent an important change in a far more positive direction than past releases have suggested.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2006	01/2011 Review Starts off subtle and delicate, and finishes with a wonderful depth of fruit and ultra silky tannins. This really builds beautifully in the glass. I wouldn’t drink it for two or three years, but it’s very beautiful now.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2006	Review There's fine integration between oak spice, raspberry, cherry and tobacco flavors in this racy Brunello, which has tension and precision, with a lingering spicy aftertaste. Shows excellent potential for aging. Best from 2013 through 2026. 1,330 cases made, 250 cases imported.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino	WA - Wine Advocate	92 Points	2006	05/2011 Review The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino is a gorgeous wine. Sweet dark fruit, menthol, licorice and worn-in leather are some of the nuances that emerge from this perfumed, supple Brunello. The wine’s soft harmonious personality and refined finish make it delicious even at this early stage, although readers who seek more tertiary complexity will want to cellar it for a few years. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2024.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2006	05/2011 Review The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino is a gorgeous wine. Sweet dark fruit, menthol, licorice and worn-in leather are some of the nuances that emerge from this perfumed, supple Brunello. The wine’s soft harmonious personality and refined finish make it delicious even at this early stage, although readers who seek more tertiary complexity will want to cellar it for a few years. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2024.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino	WA - Wine Advocate	92 Points	2007	04/2012 Review The 2007 Brunello di Montalcino is gorgeous. Freshly cut flowers, juicy red berries and a hint of oak are woven together nicely in this delineated, nuanced wine. The 2007 is an especially understated wine for the vintage but there is plenty of detail that comes through in the glass. My impression is that the 2007 will drink well with minimum cellaring. The 2007 was made from a combination of parcels in Montalcino’s south and west sides. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2024.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2007	04/2012 Review The 2007 Brunello di Montalcino is gorgeous. Freshly cut flowers, juicy red berries and a hint of oak are woven together nicely in this delineated, nuanced wine. The 2007 is an especially understated wine for the vintage but there is plenty of detail that comes through in the glass. My impression is that the 2007 will drink well with minimum cellaring. The 2007 was made from a combination of parcels in Montalcino’s south and west sides. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2024.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino	WA - Wine Advocate	90 Points	2008	04/2013 Review The 2008 Brunello di Montalcino from Villa I Cipressi is attractive. As is often the case, this is a somewhat eccentric wine, but at the same time, all the elements fall into place nicely. Freshly cut flowers, sweet red cherries, spices and mint are some of the notes that take shape in the glass. There is an attractive brightness to the fruit, along with a slight suggestion of volatile acidity that may bother some tasters, although in this vintage it actually seems to help in keeping the wine vibrant. The 2008 Brunello from I Cipressi is a wine for classically leaning palates and those who can forgive a little rusticity.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2008	04/2013 Review Aromas of minerals, milk chocolate and berry. Full body, with a beautiful core of ripe fruit and velvety tannins. Harmony, balance and clarity for the vintage. Drink or hold. This is better than 2007.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2009	09/2013 Review The 2008 Brunello di Montalcino from Villa I Cipressi is attractive. As is often the case, this is a somewhat eccentric wine, but at the same time, all the elements fall into place nicely. Freshly cut flowers, sweet red cherries, spices and mint are some of the notes that take shape in the glass. There is an attractive brightness to the fruit, along with a slight suggestion of volatile acidity that may bother some tasters, although in this vintage it actually seems to help in keeping the wine vibrant. The 2008 Brunello from I Cipressi is a wine for classically leaning palates and those who can forgive a little rusticity.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino	WS - Wine Spectator	90 Points	2009	Review This is rich, sporting cherry and strawberry fruit, with black tea, savory, cedar and tobacco notes. Though open, this shows intensity and lingers on the finish. Should be ready soon. Best from 2016 through 2027. 660 cases made, 160 cases imported.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino	WA - Wine Advocate	90 Points	2009	02/2014 Review Hubert Ciacci’s 2009 Brunello di Montalcino is bright and berry-driven initially, but moves quickly toward autumnal aromas of forest floor, porcino mushroom and wet earth as it takes its first breaths of oxygen. The wine sports a pretty shade of dark garnet and glides over the palate with mild consistency and a buoyant sense of acidity that harkens back to that first impression of fruity freshness delivered on your first sniff. The wine should hold in the medium term, or until a decade from now. Drink: 2015-2024.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino	JS - James Suckling	96 Points	2010	01/2015 Review Glorious ripe fruit to this wine with blackberry and cherry character. Full body, soft and silky tannins and a long and flavorful finish. Gorgeous young Brunello. Better after 2018 but so wonderful now to taste!
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2010	Review A bright, delicate style, offering floral, strawberry, cherry and tobacco aromas and flavors. Harmonious, with refined tannins. A mineral note emerges on the long, supple aftertaste. Best from 2018 through 2030. 1,000 cases made, 300 cases imported
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2010	02/2015 Review Villa I Cipressi's 2010 Brunello di Montalcino is a pretty, straightforward wine with plenty of Sangiovese typicity. Underbrush, tobacco, worn-in leather, licorice, game and crushed flowers add nuance as the 2010 opens up in the glass. The 2010 isn't an obvious wine, but it slowly works its charms, showing understated refinement and terrific overall balance in a pleasantly rustic style. The firm tannins need bottle age to soften, so readers need to be patient here.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2011	02/2013 Review A bright, fruity red with blueberry, blackberry and mineral aromas and flavors. Full body, firm tannins and a fresh finish. A little lean.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2011	02/2016 Review The 2011 Brunello di Montalcino is surprisingly fruity and bright for the year. Sweet floral notes, red plum, spice and cherry are pushed forward in this decidedly succulent, fruit-driven Brunello. The 2011 is not especially representative of the vintage, as it tastes a bit freshened up. In this case, that may be a good thing. Drink it over the next decade or so. These are two attractive Brunellos from Villa I Cipressi. Proprietor Dario Ciacci opted to not make his top selection, the Brunello Zebras, in 2011. Instead, all the best fruit went into the straight Brunello.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino	WS - Wine Spectator	92 Points	2012	Review This sneaks up on you, with cherry, strawberry, tobacco and earth flavors, gathering density and building to a long finish. Overall, this is elegant, offering a solid backbone of tannins and acidity. Best from 2020 through 2033. 800 cases made, 360 cases imported.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2012	11/2016 Review Aromas of Tuscan herbs, sweet tea and berries. Black walnuts, too. Medium to full body, firm and silky tannins and a slightly angular finish. Needs a couple of years to soften. Better in 2019.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino	WA - Wine Advocate	90 Points	2012	05/2017 Review Villa i Cipressi does a very nice job with its 2012 Brunello di Montalcino. This is a fine and smooth effort with moderate concentration and balanced acidity. You are reminded of the warm growing season thanks to the wine's aromas that include black cherry, plum, cumin and grilled herb. This Brunello is aged in oak for two years, thus establishing a relatively youthful and fruit-forward personality.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino	JS - James Suckling	95 Points	2013	09/2018 Review This is very structured and powerful with intense and fine-grained tannins. Full-bodied, reserved and tight. Flower, dark-berry and stone character. Flavorful finish. Better in 2021.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2013	Review A core of cherry and strawberry fruit is offset by stiff tannins in this austere red. Elegant and sinewy, showing fine purity initially, before the structure takes over. Offers a long, mineral-tinged finish. Be patient with this. Best from 2023 through 2037. 900 cases made, 300 cases imported.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2013	02/2018 Review Deep ruby. Blueberry, dark plum, flowers, orange zest and white pepper on the scented nose, plus a strong note of fresh grape juice. Not in a fleshy style but juicy and nicely delineated; the orange note provides inner- mouth perfume. Becomes increasingly tight with aeration, finishing clean but with noteworthy tannic bite and subtle length. I don’t think the tannins will stick out as much when you eat something alongside this lovely Brunello.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2014	11/2019 Review This offers attractive ripe red-cherry and cocoa-powder aromas that lead to a palate that has a quite punchy, upbeat array of spiced-plum flavor and smooth, succulent tannins. Drink in the next five years.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2015	09/2020 Review Aromas of ripe plums, bark, wet earth and stone follow through to a full-bodied palate with plenty of ripe-fruit, plum and black-chocolate flavors. Subtle, yet rich and opulent. Tannic with a stone undertone. Better after 2023.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino	WA - Wine Advocate	91 Points	2015	10/2020 Review This wine will appeal to those who enjoy a little extra heft and power in their Brunello. With a bouquet that starts off with dark fruit and blackberry preserves, swerving gently to heavier notes of spice, tar and tobacco, the 2015 Brunello di Montalcino offers a layered and concentrated approach. This is a good near- or medium-term drinking option with a meat and potato casserole. Some 10,000 bottles were produced.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2016	07/2021 Review A dense, layered red with plum, orange-peel and mushroom aromas and flavors. Full-bodied, yet tight and polished with dusty, fine tannins and a flavorful finish. Needs bottle age to come together. From organically grown grapes. Try after 2024.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2016	11/2020 Review The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino is dusty and understated upon opening, and it requires quite a bit of swirling to truly open up. Black cherries, lavender and hints of brown spice can be found in the glass. It impresses more with purity of fruit than texture or verve, showing notes of strawberry that slowly morph into cranberry, with fine tannins that slowly saturate. Tart red berries and licorice linger through the heavily structured finale. It will be interesting to watch this mature over the next three to five years, but it’s hard to say where it will be at that time.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2017	11/2020 Review Fresh cherry and sandalwood to this with some dried-strawberry highlights. Medium-bodied with slightly chewy tannins, yet they are neither aggressive nor overdone. Creamy texture to it. From organically grown grapes. Try after 2023.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2017	11/2021 Review The 2017 Brunello di Montalcino blossoms in the glass with a pretty display of sweet spice, dusty dried flowers and strawberries. Its silky textures glide across the palate with ease, ushering in ripe red fruits and minerals, as framing tannins collect toward the close. This leaves a staining of raspberry and licorice that lingers on through the lightly structured finale. It’s a lovely expression of the 2017 vintage.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2018	12/2022 Review Bright and lifted aromas of cranberries, raspberries, lemon peel, cherry blossom and fresh nutmeg. Sliced chilis, too. Unfolds into delicious red and crunchy fruit on the palate, with a full body and bright acidity, grounded by firm, fine tannins. Better from 2024.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2019	11/2023 Review Fresh and sweet berries with some floral and matchstick character on the nose. Medium body, fine tannins and a crisp finish. From organically grown grapes. Nice now, but will age nicely. Better in a year or two.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2019	11/2023 Review Dusty violet florals, cloves, chalk dust and medicinal blackberries form an intense display as the 2019 Brunello di Montalcino opens in the glass. This sweeps across the palate with lifted textures and floral-laced wild berry fruits, while hints of licorice and orange come forward toward the close. This tapers o! staining and long with a slightly bitter note and gently grippy tannins that resonate.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2020	10/2024 Review This is open and ripe with pleasant chery and citrus character. It's medium-bodied with open-grained tannins that open further with air. Needs three or four years of bottle age to develop. Better after 2027.
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.
Il Pino	Brunello di Montalcino	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2019	09/2023 Review A juicy and layered red with lovely fruit that ranges from cherries to orange peel. It's medium-bodied with firm tannins that take you down the wine. Structured and focused with lovely purity of fruit. Drink after 2027.
Il Pino	Brunello di Montalcino	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2018
Il Pino	Brunello di Montalcino	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2020	10/2025
Il Pino	Brunello di Montalcino	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2018	12/2023 Review Aromas of walnuts, dark fruit, orange peel and violets follow through to a medium body with integrated tannins that give verve and depth to the wine. Caressing in so many ways. Drink after 2025.
Il Pino	Brunello di Montalcino	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2020	05/2025 Review Aromas of red berries and some bright spice on the nose. Medium-bodied with a solid core of sweet berry fruit, accompanied by orange peel and spice, very fine and firm tannins and a long, measured but driving finish. Very good focus and depth. Tempting now for the lively freshness, but best from 2027.
Il Pino	Brunello di Montalcino	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2021	12/2025 Review Spicy wine with aromas of smoky wood, dried cherries and wild strawberries. Incense and nuts, too. Firm tannins dominate on the medium-bodied palate, with lifted acidity and a ripe, balanced finish. Try from 2027.
Il Pino	Brunello di Montalcino	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2011	02/2016 Review Plenty of cedar, walnut and berry aromas and flavors follow through to a medium to full body, velvety tannins and a fresh finish. Drink or hold.
Il Pino	Brunello di Montalcino	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2013	09/2017 Review love the aromas of dark fruits, sunflower, rust and mushroom. Full body, firm and silky tannins and a long and flavorful finish. Shows balance and finesse. Drink or hold.
Il Pino	Brunello di Montalcino	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2017	11/2021 Review A big and round Brunello with lots of ripe cherry fruit and dried lemon undertones. It’s full and layered. Chewy tannins but they are polished and integrated. It needs time to soften. A little one-dimensional at the moment. Try after 2023.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino Selezione Zebras	WS - Wine Spectator	95 Points	2004	Review Dense and powerful, featuring notes of black cherry, blackberry and raspberry. There's a serious base of tannins as this cruises to a lingering aftertaste of berry and mineral. Just beginning to show some development, with fine potential ahead. Best from 2013 through 2026. 250 cases made, 50 cases imported.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino Selezione Zebras	WS - Wine Spectator	92 Points	2006	Review A fresh, dense and vivid red, featuring plum, leather, licorice and underbrush aromas and flavors. Tightens up on the finish, in a linear, compact way. Best from 2014 through 2027. 500 cases made.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino Selezione Zebras	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2006	02/2013 Review Ripe strawberry and raspberry, with hints of foie gras and toasted oak. Full and velvety. A persistent juicy finish. Turns to bitter chocolate and cocoa. Drink now or hold.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino Selezione Zebras	WS - Wine Spectator	90 Points	2007	Review A rich, round style, boasting cherry, raspberry, tobacco and underbrush flavors. Ample tannins bolster the finish, but this remains balanced and long overall, with a tobacco-tinged aftertaste. Best from 2016 through 2032. 250 cases made.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino Selezione Zebras	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2007	07/2013 Review Deep red. Pure aromas of fresh red berries, herbs and licorice. Clean, crisp and juicy, with pure red fruit flavors supported by smooth tannins. The clean, long finish displays floral and mineral notes. Not especially concentrated or complex but nicely balanced and pure. This wine's curious name comes from the painting "Zebras" by Waltraud Redl, which is depicted on the colorful label.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino Selezione Zebras	JS - James Suckling	96 Points	2007	02/2013 Review The purity of fruit and floral character in this wine is very impressive. Full body, with superfine tannins and beautiful fruit. Long seamless texture to this wine from the ultra-fine tannins. Drink or hold.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino Selezione Zebras	WA - Wine Advocate	91 Points	2009	02/2014 Review The 2009 Brunello di Montalcino Zebras is aged 36 months in oak compared to 24 months for the base Brunello. That extra year in barrel has dampened out much of the fresh fruit that you get, albeit briefly, in this estate’s other Brunello. It replaces it with a greater sense of complexity and budding sophistication with ethereal tones of cola, balsam herb and smoked bacon. The fruit element revolves around dried blueberry and juicy black currant. The medium body is veiled by polished tannins, but also offers a very fine point of acidity that does a lot to lighten and enliven the load. Zebras is a somewhat offbeat wine with an enormously appealing, ever-evolving personality. Drink: 2016-2025.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino Selezione Zebras	WS - Wine Spectator	96 Points	2010	Review Smells like a red Burgundy, featuring cherry, currant, earth and floral aromas and flavors. Elegant and firm, with fine depth and a saline, mineral finish. Despite their youthful grip on the finish for now, the tannins are well-integrated. Best from 2019 through 2035. 400 cases made, 200 cases imported.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino Selezione Zebras	WA - Wine Advocate	94 Points	2010	02/2015 Review Spicy and dark from the start, the 2010 Brunello di Montalcino Zebras offers a bigger, bolder style compared to the estate's base Brunello. There's more extraction and richness here as well as a deeper sense of dark fruit, leather, root beer and dried rosemary. All that intensity works together with seamless integration. In the mouth, the wine shows silky tannins and long persistency that is driven by licorice, cola and spice characteristics. This is a successful expression for the classic 2010 vintage that should hold well over the next decade or two.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino Selezione Zebras	JS - James Suckling	98 Points	2010	10/2015 Review Absolutely fantastic aromas of crushed berries and flowers. Full body, such purity of fruit and ripe tannins. It goes on for minutes. A concentrated yet layered red. Incredible. A selection of the best grapes from this small estate. Drink or hold.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino Selezione Zebras	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2010	02/2016 Review Villa I Cipressi's 2010 Brunello di Montalcino Zebras is dark and inviting to the core. Black cherry and plum notes show the more intense side of Sangiovese. Hints of spice, leather and licorice develop in the glass, adding further shades of nuance while sweet, silky tannins add to the wine's near term approachability. This is a surprisingly juicy, fruit-driven style for I Cipressi and the vintage overall, but it works. ( Proprietor Dario Ciacci opted to not make his top selection, the Brunello Zebras, in 2011. Instead, all the best fruit went into the straight Brunello.)
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino Selezione Zebras	WS - Wine Spectator	92 Points	2012	Review This is austere and solidly built, with cherry, leather and leafy flavors backed by stiff tannins. Turns tight and compact on the finish, showing fine length. Best from 2021 through 2036. 450 cases made, 250 cases imported.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino Selezione Zebras	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2012	11/2016 Review Of Villa i Cipressi's two wines, this one represents a special selection of fruit executed in a more contemporary style. The 2012 Brunello di Montalcino Zebras ages in oak for 30 months and you can taste that extra spice and toast within its thicker texture. The bouquet is bold, but balanced, with dark fruit, leather and tobacco. The wine is ripe, dense and nicely concentrated in terms of mouthfeel.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino Selezione Zebras	WA - Wine Advocate	91 Points	2012	05/2017 Review Deep red. Musky red fruits, leather and bitter chocolate on the distinctly Old World nose. Then supple and broad, but with lovely lift and verve to the fine-grained flavors of red berries, tru!e and wild herbs. Lively acidity provides this medium-bodied wine with a welcome degree of firmness and freshness. Richer and sweeter than this estate’s 2012 Brunello Classico, this is a real step up in complxity and concentration.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino Selezione Zebras	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2013	09/2018 Review A ripe and juicy red with plum and berry character. Round and velvety tannins and a flavorful finish. Full body and a lovely texture. Better in 2020 when it softens a little.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino Selezione Zebras	WS - Wine Spectator	92 Points	2013	Review A modern style, boasting vanilla and toasty oak flavors wrapped around a core of cherry and strawberry fruit. Tobacco and mineral accents add depth as this unwinds on the long finish. Best from 2021 through 2035. 400 cases made, 200 cases imported.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino Selezione Zebras	WA - Wine Advocate	94 Points	2013	06/2018 Review Sporting opulent substance and structure, the 2013 Brunello di Montalcino Zebras is a full-bodied expression of Sangiovese that shows deep layers and lots of black fruit. There is spice, leather and balsam herb at the back. This remains a bright, polished and well-integrated Brunello with a modern or contemporary personality. This wine represents a special selection of fruit and is only made in the best years. Only 4,000 bottles were made.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino Selezione Zebras	WA - Wine Advocate	92 Points	2015	10/2020 Review The 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Zebras is a robust and opulent expression that shows good balance and harmony. Aged 36 months in wood, it presents good primary intensity with blackberry and plum, but you also get evolved or aged tones of spice, leather and campfire ash. In terms of mouthfeel, these wines from Villa I Cipressi are distinguished by their roundness and textural softness. This special Brunello release of 6,000 bottles is no different. However, the Zebras is more powerful than others in terms of tannins and structure.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino Selezione Zebras	JS - James Suckling	96 Points	2015	09/2020 Review A sleek, racy Brunello with a compact palate of beautiful, ripe plums, black cherries, black chocolate and flowers. It’s full-bodied with polished, chewy tannins that run very long on the finish. Very tight at the end. Try after 2023.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino Selezione Zebras	JS - James Suckling	95 Points	2016	07/2021 Review Extremely floral and pure on the nose with black-cherry and blackberry aromas that show some dried roses. Full-bodied, yet very tight and focused with bright fruit and some leafy character. Polished, dusty tannins. Give this bottle age. From organically grown grapes. Try after 2024.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino Selezione Zebras	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2016	11/2020 Review The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Zebras from Villa I Cipressi shows spiced orange peels, clove, mentholated herbs, white pepper and just a hint of wild strawberry. The textures are silky and refined, balanced by bright acids and cooling minerals with cherry-berry fruits. Fine-grained tannins slowly settle in, adding grip with each passing moment, and leading up to a classically dry and structured finale. This has all of the necessary elements to evolve nicely with cellaring, but I do worry if it will never fully shake o! the wood influence in its bouquet.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino Selezione Zebras	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2018	12/2022 Review A flavorful, spicy and finely-textured Brunello with aromas of licorice, blue plums, cherries, cardamom and paprika. It’s medium- to full-bodied, with fine-grained and creamy tannins. Polished and well-balanced. Better from 2024.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino Selezione Zebras	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2019	11/2023 Review The 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Selezione Zebras is darkly floral, wafting up with a beguiling blend of dried roses and violets giving way to hints of licorice, lavender and finally crushed blackberries. This displays textures of pure silk, coming across round and pliant, with soothing wild berry fruits and a note of cedar that adds contrast toward the close. The 2019 leaves a coating of fine tannins and hints of balsamic spice, tapering o! savory and full of youthful tension.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino Selezione Zebras	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2019	09/2023 Review A medium-bodied red with cherries, blueberry and hints of cedar and sandalwood. Medium body. Attractive fine tannins that are fresh and not drying. From organically grown grapes. Very attractive to drink now, but will be much better in two or three years. Drink after 2025.
Gini	Camillo Metodo Classico Tradizionale Millesimato	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2013	01/2023 Review Sweet florals and lemon zest accentuate crushed green apples as the wickedly fresh 2013 Brut Camillo blossoms in the glass. This is energetic. Crystalline bubbles and a core of vibrant acidity perfectly o!set its ripe orchard fruits. It leaves a pretty inner sweetness and candied lime hints while finishing remarkably fresh yet potent. The balance here is gorgeous. The Camillo is a sparkling blend of Garganega, Chardonnay and Pinot Nero. Disgorged: 2023.
Gini	Camillo Metodo Classico Tradizionale Millesimato	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2018
Caggiano	Campania Bianco Fiagre	VS - Vinous	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	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2017	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	JS - James Suckling	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 Bianco Fiagre	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2021	04/2023 Review The 2021 Bianco Fiagre is incredibly fresh, with sweet mint, stone dust and smoke giving way to crushed apples. It balances rich, nearly-oily textures with crisp pit fruits and saline-tinged acidity to create a sensaiton of contrasts. The 2021 finishes fresh with a salty sensation as a touch of raw almond slowly fades. The Fiagre is a beautifully balanced blend of 70% Fiano and 30% Greco.
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	JS - James Suckling	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	VS - Vinous	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.
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.
Castellucci Miano	Catarratto Miano	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2025	07/2026 Review Clean and perfumed, with fresh fruit and floral notes. Medium-bodied, refreshing and balanced, with a precise finish. Drink or hold.
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.
Centonze	Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2019	06/2023 Review The 2019 Cerasuolo di Vittoria is perfumed, with a bouquet of roses and violets complementing blackberries and wet stone. It washes easily across the palate, casting tart wild berry fruits across a core of vibrant acidity. Saline minerals collect toward the close. This finishes long and staining, leaving a gentle tug, of the fine tannins and nuances of hard candies.
La Crotta di Vegneron	Chambave Moscato Passito Prieuré	WA - Wine Advocate	94 Points	2011	12/2015 Review The 2011 Vallée d'Aoste Moscato Passito Chambave (375 mililiter) is a precious and petite wine with a large personality. This is a beautiful wine that reveals candied fruit, dried apple, herb, menthol tones and almond marzipan. The wine's complexity is not to be underestimated. Soft, luscious layers of creamy intensity and opulent fruit wrap thickly over the palate. The wine is softy textured and silky on the close.
La Crotta di Vegneron	Chambave Moscato Passito Prieuré	GR - Gambero Rosso	3 Bicchieri	2013
La Crotta di Vegneron	Chambave Moscato Passito Prieuré	GR - Gambero Rosso	3 Bicchieri	2015
La Crotta di Vegneron	Chambave Moscato Passito Prieuré	WA - Wine Advocate	96 Points	2016	12/2018 Review This is my darling wine from Valle d'Aosta. The precious and delicious 2016 Vallée d'Aoste Moscato Passito Chambave (packaged in a 375-milliliter bottle) makes a huge and lasting impact. It would be impossible to exaggerate the beauty and the intensity of the massive and opulent bouquet. Orange blossom, honeysuckle, star jasmine and lilac add to the perfumed intensity. This is a mid-weight dessert wine with perfectly balanced sweetness and freshness.
La Crotta di Vegneron	Chambave Moscato Passito Prieuré	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2017	10/2019 Review Medium dark, opalescent golden-yellow. Honeyed and gently spicy aromas of tropical fruit, vanilla and ginger. Thick and luscious but light on its feet, with a very creamy, sweet mouthfeel (170 g/L residual sugar and about 7 g/L total acidity) lifted by gingery spices on the long back end. The grapes are harvested from five or six plots, depending on the vintage, and are air-dried for 60–80 days. This cooperative was founded in 1980 but their first wine in bottle dates back only to the 1985 vintage. The co-op’s 60 members own 30 hectares of vineyards spread out over 20 kilometers, from the outskirts of the town of St. Vincent to those of Nus, and they make 200,000 bottles a year. The co- op is especially famous for its Chambave Muscat and Nus Malvoisie (a local name for a Pinot Gris biotype) wines; the sweet (flétri, in local dialect) versions of these two wines are especially good (of course, it can’t hurt that Chambave and Nus are two grand cru areas for these two varieties). Over the years, the co-op’s Fumin wine has grown in importance and is now one of the region’s best wines made with this variety. About 90% of La Crotta di Vegneron’s vineyards are located between 450 and 800 meters above sea level. It sells roughly 60% of its wines locally and 40% outside of the Valle d’Aosta (20% of which is sold internationally). This is an excellent address for fairly priced, very well made wines.
La Crotta di Vegneron	Chambave Moscato Passito Prieuré	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2020
La Crotta di Vegneron	Chambave Moscato Passito Prieuré	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2022	10/2025
La Crotta di Vegneron	Chambave Moscato Passito Prieuré	GR - Gambero Rosso	3 Bicchieri	2021
La Crotta di Vegneron	Chambave Moscato Passito Prieuré	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2021	03/2026 Review Muscaty wine yet full of minerality, stony and iodine, with soapy aromas, rose petals, peach canes, apricot juice and candied oranges. Sweet and oily, light-bodied and viscous, yet balanced by fresh acidity and lemony, peaty flavors. Drink or hold.
La Crotta di Vegneron	Chambave Muscat	WS - Wine Spectator	90 Points	2007	Review This is very flinty, offering aniseed and cooked lemon, with honeycomb. Full-bodied, with lots of dense fruit and a long, citrusy finish that shows lemon peel and white pepper character. A rich, powerful Muscat. Drink now. 4,500 cases made, 300 cases imported.
La Crotta di Vegneron	Chambave Muscat	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2010	02/2011 Review The 2010 Chambave Muscat is a very beautiful if quirky wine. An intensely varietal bouquet melds into white flowers and sweet spices before bracing mineral notes take over on the finish. I am not quite sure what might pair with this dry Muscat, but the wine is undeniably beautiful.
La Crotta di Vegneron	Chambave Muscat	WA - Wine Advocate	90 Points	2010	12/2024 Review The 2010 Vallée d'Aoste Chambave Muscat is a very beautiful if quirky wine. An intensely varietal bouquet melds into white flowers and sweet spices before bracing mineral notes take over on the finish. I am not quite sure what might pair with this dry Muscat, but the wine is undeniably beautiful.
La Crotta di Vegneron	Chambave Muscat	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2016	05/2018 Review Pale straw-green. White peach, field flowers, wet stone, grapefruit and kiwi on the nose. Then distinctly cool and vibrant in the mouth, o!ering flavors of lemon, lime and minerals. A youthfully tight but perfumed Moscato Bianco wine that is best today on the clean, precise and very long expanding finish, which boasts a dash of peppery ginger. Located in Chambave, where it is also possible to eat in the winery restaurant, this cooperative farms close to 40 hectares, thanks to roughly 80 growers, and produces over 200,000 bottles a year. Technical director Andrea Costa fashions solid, varietally accurate wines that are among the best in the region. The most important wine is the Chambave Muscat in its dry and sweet versions, but the Nus Malvoisie is also a standout. Interesting red wines are also available, and while the Fumin Esprit Follet has always been the gold standard for the variety, recently the estate has had good success with Syrah wines as well.
La Crotta di Vegneron	Chambave Muscat	WA - Wine Advocate	90 Points	2017	12/2018 Review This wine gives you a terrific window onto the Moscato grape from a high-altitude mountain climate. The 2017 Vallée d'Aoste Chambave Muscat is an absolutely fresh and vibrant wine with fragrant aromas of white rose, honey and lemon blossom. This is the grape in its most naked and primary state. It sings solo, loud and clear, and there are no other distractions. The finish is dry, compact and zesty.
La Crotta di Vegneron	Chambave Muscat	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2017	10/2019 Review Pale straw-yellow. Aromas and flavors of lemon drop, orange oil, grapefruit and minty herbs. Much riper, broader and suaver than the 2018, o!ering savory hints of lime and sweet spices. The long, smooth finish features a bright floral nuance. Stays on the skins for 36–48 hours before fermentation takes o!. The co-op made 55% less of this wine in the 2017 vintage because of the disastrous frost episode that put Valle d’Aosta’s viticulture on its knees. This cooperative was founded in 1980 but their first wine in bottle dates back only to the 1985 vintage. The co-op’s 60 members own 30 hectares of vineyards spread out over 20 kilometers, from the outskirts of the town of St. Vincent to those of Nus, and they make 200,000 bottles a year. The co-op is especially famous for its Chambave Muscat and Nus Malvoisie (a local name for a Pinot Gris biotype) wines; the sweet (flétri, in local dialect) versions of these two wines are especially good (of course, it can’t hurt that Chambave and Nus are two grand cru areas for these two varieties). Over the years, the co-op’s Fumin wine has grown in importance and is now one of the region’s best wines made with this variety. About 90% of La Crotta di Vegneron’s vineyards are located between 450 and 800 meters above sea level. It sells roughly 60% of its wines locally and 40% outside of the Valle d’Aosta (20% of which is sold internationally). This is an excellent address for fairly priced, very well made wines.
La Crotta di Vegneron	Chambave Muscat	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2018	10/2019 Review Crystalline straw-yellow. The intensely floral nose (orange blossom, lavender) also speaks of sage, white peach, ginger and white pepper. Juicy and dense, o!ering a tactile, peppery mouthfeel and repeating peach and floral flavors. Finishes long and spicy with noteworthy precision and clean saline and floral echoes. Beautiful wine. This cooperative was founded in 1980 but their first wine in bottle dates back only to the 1985 vintage. The co-op’s 60 members own 30 hectares of vineyards spread out over 20 kilometers, from the outskirts of the town of St. Vincent to those of Nus, and they make 200,000 bottles a year. The co- op is especially famous for its Chambave Muscat and Nus Malvoisie (a local name for a Pinot Gris biotype) wines; the sweet (flétri, in local dialect) versions of these two wines are especially good (of course, it can’t hurt that Chambave and Nus are two grand cru areas for these two varieties). Over the years, the co-op’s Fumin wine has grown in importance and is now one of the region’s best wines made with this variety. About 90% of La Crotta di Vegneron’s vineyards are located between 450 and 800 meters above sea level. It sells roughly 60% of its wines locally and 40% outside of the Valle d’Aosta (20% of which is sold internationally). This is an excellent address for fairly priced, very well made wines.
La Crotta di Vegneron	Chambave Muscat	WA - Wine Advocate	90 Points	2019	03/2021 Review This wine is expressive and bright with tropical aromas that make you think of Hawaii or Tahiti, which is ironic since the wine is born in the high altitude of the Italian Alps. The La Crotta di Vegneron 2019 Vallée d'Aoste Chambave Muscat is beautifully fragrant with star jasmine, honeysuckle and honey. There are plenty of fruit sensations as well, and they recall passion or exotic fruit with green papaya and mango. This well-priced dry wine would be a nice pick for sushi night.
La Crotta di Vegneron	Chambave Muscat	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2024	10/2025
La Crotta di Vegneron	Chambave Muscat	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2024	03/2026 Review A perfumed wine, almost intoxicating, showing peach, white-rose and apricot aromas with a whiff of lemon leaves. Light-bodied, dry and zesty, it has a supersilky texture and a tense, white-peach finish. Polished aftertaste. Drink now.
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 Gran Selezione Gaiole Argenina	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 Gran Selezione Gaiole Argenina	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 Gran Selezione Gaiole Argenina	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 Gran Selezione Gaiole Argenina	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 Gran Selezione Gaiole Argenina	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 Gran Selezione Gaiole Argenina	VS - Vinous	93 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 Gran Selezione Gaiole Argenina	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2018	06/2023 Review Il Palazzino's 2019 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Argenina is terrific. Bright, poised and articulate, the 2019 has a lot going for it. Whild cherry, tobacco, incense, licorice and dried flowers abound in this super-expressive Chianti Classico. Bright acids perk up the finish. I very much like the energy here. This is classic Sangiovese through and through.
Il Palazzino	Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Gaiole Argenina	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2018	10/2023 Review This is fresh and red-fruited with hints of ground spices and cedar with nut shell undertones. Juicy and savory with a medium body and chalky texture to the tannins. Vivid, mineral finish. Drink or hold.
Il Palazzino	Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Gaiole Argenina	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2020	06/2024 Review The 2020 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Argenina is fabulous. It captures all of the character of Sangiovese from Gaiole's Monti district in its potent, ample style. Readers will find a wine of tremendous personality that rivals the best Sangiovese's from throughout Tuscany. Dark red-toned fruit, rose petal, mint and white pepper are all amplified in this big, dense wine. Superb.
Il Palazzino	Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Gaiole Argenina	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2021	01/2026 Review The 2021 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Argenina is powerful, dense and explosive right out of the gate. Wild cherry, new leather, liquorice, incense, tobacco and scorched earth confer notable depth and immediacy. This virile, explosive Gran Selezione has a ton to offer. Time in the glass releases soaring aromatics and bright acids that pull everything together effortlessly.
Il Palazzino	Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Gaiole Grosso Sanese	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 Gran Selezione Gaiole Grosso Sanese	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 Gran Selezione Gaiole Grosso Sanese	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 Gran Selezione Gaiole Grosso Sanese	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 Gran Selezione Gaiole Grosso Sanese	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 Gran Selezione Gaiole Grosso Sanese	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')
Il Palazzino	Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Gaiole Grosso Sanese	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2016	07/2023 Review An expressive style, delivering cherry, raspberry, leather, earth and sanguine flavors. Picks up iron and tobacco accents as this tightens up on the burly finish. Packs plenty of fruit, so be patient. Best from 2025 through 2043.
Il Palazzino	Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Gaiole Grosso Sanese	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2018	08/2023 Review The 2018 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Grosso Sanese is a wild, potent wine. It displays black cherries and licorice aromas and is certainly long on personality. This powerhouses Gran Selezione packs a serious punch. The 2018 is a bit rustic, but at the same time, very good. This really needs a ton of air to open up. Readers will find a potent, burly Gran Selezione full of character.
Il Palazzino	Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Gaiole Grosso Sanese	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2018
Il Palazzino	Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Gaiole Grosso Sanese	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2018	11/2023 Review Mushrooms, chocolate, cherry stones and olives on the nose. Touches of tobacco and roasted vanilla bean. It’s full-bodied, richly flavorful and toasty, with chalky tannins and dusty walnut character lingering. Needs a little more time to settle. Try in 2025.
Il Palazzino	Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Gaiole Grosso Sanese	DC - Decanter	94 Points	2019	04/2025 Review Alessandro Sderci started making wine as a hobby in the 1970s. 5O years later, he has grown the estate to a respectable 18ha and is joined by his son Edoardo. Crafted since 1981, Grosso Sanese is a 100% Sangiovese that sees long ageing in wood to tame its potent tannins. Oxidative in character without being tired, it speaks of territory rather than fruit. Aromas are redolent of brushwood, hazelnut and struck stone. The palate is sinewy in muscles with an angular frame and nervous tension. Warm alcohol pokes through. Rustic yet captivating and energetic.
Il Palazzino	Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Gaiole Grosso Sanese	VS - Vinous	95 Points	2019	01/2026 Review The 2019 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Grosso Sanese is another superb wine from Il Palazzino. It possesses notable textural richness and mid-palate sweetness. Crushed rose petal, spice, new leather, blood orange, incense and mocha all come alive in the glass. Vivid and full of character, the Grosso Sanese is once again exceptional in 2019. Now with a few years in bottle, it's starting to open, especially in its aromatics.
San Donatino	Chianti Classico Poggio ai Mori	JS - James Suckling	89 Points	2020	06/2024 Review This shows notes of baked cherries, dried oranges, dried herbs and hints of walnuts and mushrooms. Medium- to full-bodied. It’s quite extracted and rich, and needs more freshness and crunchiness to its fruit. Chewy at the end. From organically grown grapes. Drink now.
San Donatino	Chianti Classico Riserva Poggio ai Mori	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2016	06/2024 Review Ripe and stewed cherries on the nose, with mocha, figs and some balsamic. It’s ripe and chewy with a full body. Showing tasty dried-fruit complexity already, so why wait? Drink now.
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.
Fontaleoni	Chianti Colli Senesi	VS - Vinous	89 Points	2018	07/2019 Review The 2018 Chianti Colli Senesi is a bold, pleasantly rustic wine that far outperforms its very modest price tag. Bright red cherry fruit, tobacco, cedar and dried flowers seem to jump from the glass. This rich, burly Chianti Colli Senesi screams with Sangiovese character. The 2018 makes a delicious house wine or by the glass pour. I loved it.
Fontaleoni	Chianti Colli Senesi	VS - Vinous	89 Points	2020	09/2021 Review The 2020 Chianti Colli Senesi is racy and exuberant in the glass. A rush of black cherry fruit, spice, licorice and leather opens first, followed by burly tannins that add grip as well as character. What the 2020 lacks in finesse it more than makes up for with its sheer appeal. This pleasantly rustic Chianti Colli Senesi is a wine for the dinner table.
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	VS - Vinous	89 Points	2016	07/2018 Review Le Calcinaie’s 2016 Chianti Colli Senesi is gorgeous. Deep, fleshy and generous, the 2016 offers terrific depth and complexity at this level and price point. Ripe dark cherry and plum fruit give the 2016 its intense feel, but there is plenty of freshness and nuance as well. The 2016 spent 10 months in cask. Best of all, 2016 is a terrific value.
Le Calcinaie	Chianti Colli Senesi	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2022	06/2023 Review The 2022 Chianti Colli Senesi is a rich, heady wine. Super-ripe red cherry, cedar, pipe tobacco, mint and dried flowers are all dialed up in this lush, succulent Chianti Colli Senesi. The style is a bit pushed because of the ripeness of the year, but this is nicely balanced.
Le Calcinaie	Chianti Colli Senesi	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2022	10/2023 Review Notes of ripe raspberries and dark cherries with hints of cocoa and bitter spices. Medium-bodied with firm, compact tannins and velvety texture. Lengthy and structured. Drink or hold.
Le Calcinaie	Chianti Colli Senesi	WS - Wine Spectator	90 Points	2015	09/2016 Review Black cherry, blackberry and earth flavors match the round, juicy texture, offsetting the dense tannins. A bit firm in the end. Best from 2018 through 2025. 1,600 cases made.
Le Calcinaie	Chianti Colli Senesi 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	Chianti Colli Senesi 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	Chianti Colli Senesi 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	Chianti Colli Senesi 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.
Le Calcinaie	Chianti Colli Senesi Ingredienti Uva	VS - Vinous	89 Points	2017	07/2018 Review The 2017 Ingredienti: Uva is 100% Sangiovese fermented and aged with no SO2. The warm, dry year produced an exuberant, rich wine packed with super-ripe dark stone fruit character that gives the wine its decidedly flamboyant personality. I would prefer to drink the 2017 sooner rather than later, ideally with similarly bold cuisine.
Le Calcinaie	Chianti Colli Senesi Ingredienti Uva	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2015	10/2016 Review The 2015 Ingredienti: Uva is a new 100% Sangiovese done with no SO2. Powerful, deep and intense, the 2015 offers superb richness as well as personality. This is an especially ampie wine from Le Calcinaie. As good as the 2015 is, I must warn readers that wines made and bottled with no SO2 are extremely fragile and sesnisitive to even the slightest temperature shocks in trasnsportation.
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.
Lucignano	Chianti Lucignano	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2019	08/2020 Review The 2019 Chianti is fresh, fruity and absolutely delicious. This is an especially gracious, perfumed style that is best suited to near-term drinking. The 2019 is not especially complex, but it is impeccably balanced and an absolute joy to taste. Best of all, the 2019 is a tremendous value and will make an excellent house wine or by the glass pour. I love it for what it is.
Cavalchina	Chiaretto Bardolino	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. (note: previously rated as 'Bardolino Chiaretto', now known as 'Chiaretto Bardolino')
Cavalchina	Chiaretto Bardolino	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). (note: previously rated as 'Bardolino Chiaretto', now known as 'Chiaretto Bardolino')
Cavalchina	Chiaretto Bardolino	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. (note: previously rated as 'Bardolino Chiaretto', now known as 'Chiaretto Bardolino')
Cavalchina	Chiaretto Bardolino	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. (note: previously rated as 'Bardolino Chiaretto', now known as 'Chiaretto Bardolino')
Cavalchina	Chiaretto Bardolino	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. (note: previously rated as 'Bardolino Chiaretto', now known as 'Chiaretto Bardolino')
Cavalchina	Chiaretto Bardolino	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2022
Cavalchina	Chiaretto Bardolino	WE - Wine Enthusiast	92 Points	2023	12/2024 Review As refreshing as the light pink color suggests, this bone-dry rosato is summer in a bottle. Aromas of crushed strawberries, tart cherries and rose petals lift from the glass. Crips and vibrant on the palate, the wine is light an electric pulse with its energetic acidy and tart citrus notes that meld well with the crunch red berries on the mouthwatering finish. (note: previously rated as 'Bardolino Chiaretto', now known as 'Chiaretto Bardolino')
Cavalchina	Chiaretto Bardolino	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2024	10/2025
Francesco Iandolo	Colli Tortonesi Timorasso Derthona	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2019	10/2022 Review A tangy and tasty white with notes of dried lemons, herbs, pineapples, flint and salted almonds on the nose. It’s medium-bodied with a waxy texture. Excellent energy. Drink now.
Francesco Iandolo	Colli Tortonesi Timorasso Derthona	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2020	07/2023 Review This is attractive with white nectarines and lemon pith with hints of crushed walnuts and spicy herbs. Medium- to full-bodied, creamy and sleek with soft texture and crunchy acidity. Textural and pleasant. Oily and mineral in the finish. Drink now.
Francesco Iandolo	Colli Tortonesi Timorasso Derthona	DC - Decanter	91 Points	2020	09/2023 Review While waiting for his own vineyards to come into production, Iandolo’s first three vintages hail from a site that shares similar soil composition, slope and exposure. The second release, this 2020, captures Timorasso’s intricate nuances and intrinsic structure admirably. Aromas are redolent of green almond, lemon marmalade and flint. Midweight and appetising, the palate offers a racy backbone and chalky texture. A hint of anise lends further intrigue as it draws out the slightly nutty finish.
Francesco Iandolo	Colli Tortonesi Timorasso Derthona	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2022	07/2024 Review This is bright and juicy with notes of pear skin, sliced lima beans, peach skin and orange blossoms. Medium bodied with tangy, racy acidity and beautiful, delicious fruit. Shows freshness and poise. Drink now.
Francesco Iandolo	Colli Tortonesi Timorasso Derthona	WE - Wine Enthusiast	92 Points	2022	01/2025 Review This wine takes its time revealing its charms. Initial notes of fresh citrus and white flowers bloom into a full chorus of stone fruits and honey. The structure runs deep, carved from mineral and wrapped in herbs, creating a finish that keeps you coming back.
Martignago	Colli Trevigiani Colfondo Agricolo	DC - Decanter	90 Points	2020	06/2024 Review lt has a deep straw shade, with a subtle mousse and aromas of oatmeal biscuit, acacia honey and peach. The palate is dry and savoury, with no hint of fading energy, and a finish of salted lemons. Martignago are members of the Colfondo Agricola association, which aims to preserve the tradition of artisan bottle refermented wine with a special focus on the potential for bottle ageing - which this 2020 amply demonstrates. A wine to savour.
Martignago	Colli Trevigiani Colfondo Agricolo	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2021	01/2025 Review Zests of grapefruit and lime combine with stone dust, nectarines and mint as the 2021 Col Fondo Agricolo blossoms in the glass. Sweet and savory notes mix with a stream of mineral- tinged bubbles and citrus-laced orchard fruits that cascade throughout. The 2021 leaves a gentle inner tension and liquid floral concentration, lingering as the mouth waters for more.
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	WE - Wine Enthusiast	92 Points	2022	01/2025 Review Summer garden vibes are in full effect here. Honeysuckle and jasmine burst from the glass like you're walking past the most fragrant flower wall, while almond and not-quite-ripe stone fruits add serious depth. The palate plays this brilliant back-and-forth between zingy brightness and juicy peach, before wet gravel notes sweep in for a clean 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	09/2018 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.
Cavalchina	Custoza Superiore Amedeo	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2021	03/2023 Review The 2021 Custoza Superiore Amedeo wafts up with a lovely honeyed sweetness, white flowers and citrus-tinged green apples. It's round and supple on the palate, with mineral-tinged acidity, tart orchard fruits and pretty inner florals. This leaves a lovely tension along with a salty flourish that keeps the mouth watering for more.
Cavalchina	Custoza Superiore Amedeo	GR - Gambero Rosso	3 Bicchieri	2021
Cavalchina	Custoza Superiore Amedeo	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2023	09/2025 Review The 2023 Custoza Superiore Amedeo opens with a vivid blend of crushed yellow apples, lime zest and mint. It is surprisingly creamy in feel, yet full of energy, with citrus-infused nectarine and crisp mineral tones that add a tactile crunch. Cool-toned and fresh, the 2023 tapers off with a saline sensation and a hint of sour melon.
Cavalchina	Custoza Superiore Amedeo	GR - Gambero Rosso	3 Bicchieri	2023	10/2025
Cavalchina	Custoza Superiore Amedeo	WE - Wine Enthusiast	94 Points	2023	12/2025 Review When a wine plays hard to get, you're in for something special. Now, Amedeo is that mysterious, intriguing partygoer - there's something fascinating happening, but secrets abound. The potential is massive: layers seemingly unfold with each swirl in the glass, suggesting this is just the beginning of a beautiful story. Tuck this away in your cellar and prepare to be rewarded for your patience. A wine that proves Custoza's upper tier can age with the best of them. Drink Now - 2040
Cavalchina	Custoza Superiore Amedeo	WE - Wine Enthusiast	93 Points	2022	Review Amedeo, named for the Prince of Savoia who fought on the land that is now planted to grapes, is a hidden gem. The best grapes of the estates go into this wine and the moment the cork is pulled, it is understood. Aromas of white peach and mixed citrus drift from the glass as honeysuckle, jasmine and wet gravel notes amp up the wine. Tropical fruits dominate the palate as the wine grips the palate with its intense minerality, saltiness and mouthwatering acidity. A wine that will surprise you if left in the cellar. Drink Now - 2040
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 Pianezzo	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2020	11/2023 Review Ripe and red-fruited with notes of blood orange, rose petals and red spices. Juicy and tangy with vivid acidity, savory character and fine, sandy tannins. Bright finish. Drink now.
Boschis	Dogliani Pianezzo	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2022	11/2024 Review A firm, savory red that has aromas of dark raspberries, plums, tobacco and walnuts. It’s medium-bodied and lightly chalky in texture with good grip. Try in 2025.
Boschis	Dogliani Pianezzo	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2023	01/2025 Review The 2023 Dogliani Pianezzo is packed with dark plum, pomegranate and spice notes. Juicy and exuberant, the Pianezzo captures plenty of the opulence that is such a signature here.
Boschis	Dogliani Pianezzo	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2023	10/2025
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	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2018
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	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 Vigna Dei Prey	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2021	11/2023 Review Notes of crushed wild berries and sweet plums with blue flowers and dried blood orange. Medium-bodied, juicy and blue-fruited with chalky texture and sandy tannins. Flavorful finish. Drink now.
Boschis	Dogliani Superiore Pianezzo Vigna Dei Prey	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2022	11/2024 Review Violets, white pepper, black fruit and walnuts on the nose, followed by a medium-bodied, savory and nicely focused palate. Firm but fine tannins. Drink or hold.
Boschis	Dogliani Superiore Pianezzo Vigna Dei Prey	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2022	01/2025 Review The 2022 Dogliani Superiore Pianezzo Vigna dei Prey is laced with blackberry, lavender, gravel iron, white pepper, blood orange and baking spices. Plush and succulent, with supple contours, the Vigna dei Prey has a ton to offer.
Boschis	Dogliani Superiore Pianezzo Vigna Dei Prey	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2023	09/2025 Review The 2023 Dogliani Superiore Pianezzo • Vigna del Prey is laced with dark cherry/plum fruit, spice, espresso, new leather and rose petal. Pliant and medium in body, with lovely persistence, the 2023 is a fine effort in this range from Boschis.
Boschis	Dogliani Superiore Pianezzo Vigne Sorì San Martino	VS - Vinous	92 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	WS - Wine Spectator	93 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 Pianezzo Vigne Sorì San Martino	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2021
Boschis	Dogliani Superiore Pianezzo Vigne Sorì San Martino	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2021	11/2023 Review This shows notes of dark cherries and wild berries with hints of sandalwood, dried flowers and walnuts. Juicy and vivid on the palate with medium body and a crunchy, red-fruited mid-palate. Flavorful finish. Drink now.
Boschis	Dogliani Superiore Pianezzo Vigne Sorì San Martino	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2022	11/2024 Review Plums, blueberries and dried herbs on the nose, followed by a medium-bodied, savory and lightly earthy palate. Light mineral undertones. Drink now or hold.
Boschis	Dogliani Superiore Pianezzo Vigne Sorì San Martino	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2022	01/2025 Review The 2022 Dogliani Superiore Pianezzo Vigne Sori San Martino is so distinctive. It offers up dark raspberry fruit, gravel, spice, chalk, incense and licorice. Broad, expansive tannins give the Sori San Martino its notable size and overall presence, while floral top notes lift the finish.
Boschis	Dogliani Superiore Pianezzo Vigne Sorì San Martino	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2023	09/2025 Review The 2023 Dogliani Superiore Pianezzo - Vigne' Sori San Martino is a rich, heady wine. Blackberry, dried herbs, graphite, new leather, incense and scorched earth are all dialed up, conveying an impression of gravitas that builds with time in the glass. Hints of dried herbs and lavender add layers of nuance on the savory finish. This is very much a powerhouse.
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	09/2021 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.
Boschis	Dogliani Superiore Vigna Del Ciliegio	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2020
Boschis	Dogliani Superiore Vigna Del Ciliegio	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2022	09/2025 Review The 2022 Dogliani Superiore Pianezzo - Vigna del Ciliegio is rich and sensual in the glass. It offers a compelling mix of bold, explosive fruit and suave tannins that wrap it all together. Plum, pomegranate, cloves, new leather and incense open effortlessly in this large-scaled yet refined Dogliani.
Boschis	Dogliani Superiore Vigna Del Ciliegio	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2022	10/2025
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.
Pira	Dolcetto d’Alba	VS - Vinous	89 Points	2016	06/2018 Review Pira's Dolcetto d'Alba is often an overachiever, as it is once again in 2016. A big, powerful wine, the Dolcetto offers plenty of depth and overall intensity in its dark flavor profile. Spice, licorice, smoke and leather overtones add to the wine's brooding personality. This is an especially muscular style with more than enough tannin to stand up to just about anything.
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.
Moccagatta	Dolcetto d’Alba	VS - Vinous	89 Points	2016	08/2017 Review The 2016 Dolcetto d'Alba is plush, supple and delicious, with lovely depth and creaminess to the fruit. Black cherry, plum, licorice and dark spice notes flesh out in this attractive, pliant Dolcetto from Moccagatta. All the elements are in the right place. This is one of the better Dolcettos of the vintage.
Moccagatta	Dolcetto d’Alba	VS - Vinous	89 Points	2019	09/2021 Review The 2019 Dolcetto d'Alba is soft, fleshy and absolutely delicious. Blueberry, blackberry, spice, and cloves give the 2019 its dark, racy personality. The 2019 has enough depth to stand up to just about anything at he dinner table. It is beautifully done.
Amalia Cascina in Langa	Dolcetto d’Alba	DC - Decanter	91 Points	2017	10/2019 Review Rich damson nose with some opulence and a winning grape character. Soft and tender, with that Dolcetto plushness, quite concentrated and has some tannic structure. Well balanced and packed with fruit, quite long finish.
Cascina Sòt	Dolcetto d’Alba	DC - Decanter	91 Points	2022	05/2023 Review Cherry, plums and Mediterranean herbs with dried flowers and blue fruit aromas. Shows good structure and body, with character and richness, nice intensity and a beautiful finish.
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.
Albino Rocca	Dolcetto d’Alba	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2023	10/2024 Review The 2023 Dolcetto d'Alba is a classy, elegant wine. It shows the natural richness and intensity of the year but is balanced by the finesse that is now such a central part of the house style. Dark-toned fruit, lavender, licorice and spice are nicely dialed up.
Albino Rocca	Dolcetto d’Alba	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2024	10/2025 Review The 2024 Dolcetto d'Alba is bright and refreshing. Crushed flowers and red/purplish berry fruit are nicely pushed forward in this light-bodied, crisp offering from Albino Rocca. This is old school in the best way.
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.
Corino	Dolcetto d’Alba	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2024	01/2026 Review The 2024 Dolcetto d'Alba is laced with blue/purplish fruit, lavender, licorice and graphite. This bold, muscular Dolcetto shows good depth and concentration. It's one of the finest Dolcettos of this challenging vintage—a wine with real character.
Corino	Dolcetto d’Alba	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2024	10/2025
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 Bianco	WA - Wine Advocate	94 Points	2021	06/2023 Review The organic Famiglia Statella 2021 Etna Bianco is a blend of 90% Carricante and 10% Catarratto from volcanic soils in the village of Randazzo, where the streets are paved with black lava rock. This wine really stands out for its elegance and extreme sharpness. The bouquet offers hints of brioche, almond ice cream, salty nut and wild chamomile. The mouthfeel is mildly velvety but also rigid and fresh.
Statella	Etna Bianco	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2022	08/2023 Review Notes of orchard fruit, fresh herbs, white almonds and crushed stones. Crisp and tangy with vivid acidity. Medium body. Juicy with a sharp green fruit character. Flavorful finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink now.
Statella	Etna Bianco	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2023	09/2026 Review From vintner Calogero Statella, the Famiglia Statella 2025 Etna Bianco is a blend of 90% Carricante and 10% Catarratto. Recently bottled after aging entirely in stainless steel, the wine is perfumed and elegant, with shiny fruit and pretty Etna character. It feels fresh, clean and precise, showing the natural elegance that this winemaker brings to Sicily’s native grapes.
Statella	Etna Bianco	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2023	09/2026 Review The 2025 Etna Bianco has an inviting bouquet of wildflowers, musky nectarines and wet stone. Perfumed, ripe orchard fruits find balance in stern minerality. Zesty tension marks the close.
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.
Statella	Etna Rosato	WA - Wine Advocate	92 Points	2021	06/2023 Review Made with organic Nerello Mascalese and a smaller part of Nerello Cappuccio, the Famiglia Statella 2021 Etna Rosato shows a light pink color and cassis-like aromas that remind me of Bandol from the south of France. This is a classic Etna rosé that is both tonic and sharp, with lilac, white almond and salty end notes.
Statella	Etna Rosato	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2022	08/2023 Review Notes of pink nectarines and candied oranges with some floral and flinty notes to it. Medium-bodied, easy and crunchy with stone fruit character and a creamy finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink now.
Statella	Etna Rosato	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2024	06/2026 Review The 2024 Etna Rosato is floral and perfumed with wild strawberries, a dusting of spice and lemon sorbet on the nose. Mineral in style, the palate o!ers juicy acidity and crisp wild berry fruits lifted by a twist of citrus. It tapers o! with lovely length and a tinge of nectarine that lingers long.
Statella	Etna Rosato	WA - Wine Advocate	92 Points	2024	09/2026 Review A blend of Nerello Mascalese with a smaller part of Nerello Cappuccio, the Famiglia Statella 2024 Etna Rosato is restrained and relatively neutral on the nose. Delicate floral tones and subtle mineral notes emerge with time, while pretty freshness gives the wine its defining character. The 2025 vintage was not produced.
Statella	Etna Rosso	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2022	05/2025 Review A rich blend of crushed raspberry, clove and dark chocolate bursts up from the 2022 Etna Rosso. Juicy to the core, it splashes across the palate with mineral-inflected wild berry fruits under an air of lavender pastille. Vibrant acidity maintains fantastic freshness as the 2022 leaves violet inner florals and a tart cherry concentration through the long, potent finish.
Statella	Etna Rosso	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2022	06/2026 Review A dusty nose with notes of peach leaves and Mediterranean brushes, opening up to red cherries and vanilla. Medium-bodied with a round entrance and grippy tannins melting into a plum and dried herb finish. Drink now.
Statella	Etna Rosso	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2023	09/2026 Review The Famiglia Statella 2023 Etna Rosso blends fruit from Pettinociarelle and Biancavilla, bringing together vineyards from different slopes of the volcano. This vintage shows a more pronounced oak signature, with baking spice, black fruit and spicy tannins. The wine is succulent and juicy, although the tannins remain present and give the finish firmer grip.
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	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 Pettinociarelle	WS - Wine Spectator	90 Points	2016	01/2019 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	WA - Wine Advocate	94 Points	2020	06/2023 Review The Famiglia Statella 2020 Etna Rosso Pettinociarelle is 90% Nerello Mascalese and 10% Nerello Cappuccio, and the grapes are organic. This is another beautiful wine from this excellent under-the-radar estate. The bouquet is infused with smoke and ash, but there is plenty of fruit tension and crispness at the core. You can't help by admire the careful work in what was a hot and not totally carefree vintage.
Statella	Etna Rosso Pettinociarelle	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2019	06/2023 Review The 2019 Etna Rosso Pettinociarelle bursts from the glass with a blend of medicinal blackberries and balsamic spice. This flows across the palate with ripe wild berry fruits carried across silky textural waves. A tart tinge of sour cherry mounts toward the close. The 2019 tapers off with youthful tension and a coating of fine-grain tannins, ending with a tangerine hint.
Statella	Etna Rosso Pettinociarelle	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2021	05/2025 Review The 2021 Etna Rosso Pettinociarelle lifts from the glass with a cascade of dusty rose and violet tones before giving way to a mint-laced cherry aroma. It's silken in feel with a tinge of blood orange up front that complicates its tart red berry fruits as savory spices mount toward the close. This finishes grippy and long as a blackberry resonance and nuances of citrus slowly fade.
Statella	Etna Rosso Pettinociarelle	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2022	09/2026 Review The Famiglia Statella 2022 Etna Rosso Pettinociarelle comes from near Solicchiata and shows a bigger, more extracted personality. Bramble, green shoots and oak spice frame the ripe fruit, while chewy, astringent tannins add considerable grip. This has ample fruit weight, but it lacks the silky quality found in the other wines. You might need to give it a few more years in bottle.
Statella	Etna Rosso Pettinociarelle	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2022	06/2026 Review Aromas of blueberries and boysenberries jump out of the glass with a hint of vanilla and cedar. Medium-bodied with chalky tannins, loaded with juicy fruit. Subtly spiced and refreshing finish. Drink now.
Statella	Etna Rosso Pettinociarelle	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2022	09/2026 Review The 2022 Etna Rosso Cru Pettinociarelle offers vivid aromas of crushed raspberry and cherry, cedary spice and sweet sage. Elegant red and blue fruits ride a wave of vibrant acidity. Violet inner florals and a pretty inner sweetness linger on the long, gently tannic close.
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.
Statella	Etna Rosso Pignatuni Vecchie Vigne	WA - Wine Advocate	95 Points	2019	06/2023 Review With fruit from ancient vines, the Famiglia Statella 2019 Etna Rosso Pignatuni offers medium-rich concentration and presents a detailed bouquet with cassis, grilled herb, lavender and white pepper. The wine offers ample dimension and energy with a polished, linear style. This wine hits it out of the ballpark.
Statella	Etna Rosso Pignatuni Vecchie Vigne	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2020	06/2023 Review The 2020 Etna Rosso Pignatuni Vecchie Vigne captivates with a spice-box blend of dusty rose and dried citrus, giving way to cloves and shavings of cedar. This is elegant and refined, with polished red and blue fruits that flow across a wave of brisk acidity. The 2020 slowly saturates the palate with primary concentration and licorice hints, leaving grippy tannins and a tinge of balsam herbs to slowly fade.
Statella	Etna Rosso Pignatuni Vecchie Vigne	VR - Veronelli	94 Points	2020
Statella	Etna Rosso Pignatuni Vecchie Vigne	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2021	05/2025 Review The 2021 Etna Rosso cru Pignatuni Vecchie Vigne lifts from the glass with a florist shop bouquet of rose buds, geranium flowers, mentholated herbs and wild strawberries. It splashes across the palate, excited by a vibrant core of acidity as an air of violet pastille. The 2021 leaves the senses stained in primary concentration and fine-grained tannins, finishing dramatically long with echoes of blackberry and spice. Have patience with this tightly wound yet wonderfully complex Etna Rosso.
Statella	Etna Rosso Pignatuni Vecchie Vigne	DC - Decanter	93 Points	2021	04/2025 Review From vines up to 100 years old, this opens with aromas of Queen Anne cherry, tea leaf, basil and a balsamic hint. Medium-full, it's a beautifully balanced wine with ideal ripeness, very good acidity, medium-weight tannins and very good persistence. The finish offers notes of strawberry and date. Beautifully balanced, this is styled for drinking tonight but has the structure to peak in another six to eight years.
Statella	Etna Rosso Pignatuni Vecchie Vigne	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2021	06/2026 Review Blood orange, salted caramel and dried cherries on the nose. Medium- to full-bodied with sweetness and well-integrated tannins leading to juicy red fruit layered with a hint of tobacco and leather. Shows complexity and balance. Drink or hold.
Statella	Etna Rosso Pignatuni Vecchie Vigne	WA - Wine Advocate	94 Points	2022	09/2026 Review The Famiglia Statella 2022 Etna Rosso Pignatuni, labeled “Vecchie Vigne” (or old vines), comes from a 0.4- hectare parcel at 650 meters in elevation, with vines averaging 80 years of age and a small section of pre- phylloxera plants. Only 1,000 bottles were made from four barriques, using French oak assembled in Italy and Slavonian oak. Compared to the beautifully balanced 2021 vintage, the much hotter and drier 2022 shows greater ripeness, sweetness and fruit weight. Raisiny flavors emerge as the wine opens, reflecting the drought stress and the difficulty of this challenging growing season.
Statella	Etna Rosso Pignatuni Vecchie Vigne	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2022	09/2026 Review The 2022 Etna Rosso Cru Pignatuni Vecchie Vigne is deeply spiced with notes of clove and incense, dried orange peels and crushed black cherries. Tantalizing acidity supports its polished red fruits and weighty, silky textures. It tapers off long and gently tannic with sweet lavender and licorice tones.
	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.
	Falanghina del Sannio	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2022
	Falanghina del Sannio	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2022	11/2023 Review This is aromatic with white peaches, pear skins, dried citrus peel and crushed stones on the nose. Clean and polished with a zesty character and vivid acidity. Flavorful, floral finish. Drink now.
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	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.
Caggiano	Fiano di Avellino Béchar	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2021	04/2023 Review The 2021 Fiano di Avellino Bechar lifts from the glass with a cooling air of sweet smoke, followed by raw almonds and mint aromas. This is rough and pliant in feel with a green citrus and mineral tinge to it's ripe orchard fruits. Candied lime notes appear through the medium-length finale as residual acids maintain a lovely freshness.
Caggiano	Fiano di Avellino Béchar	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2022	05/2023 Review Enticing nose, offering a lovely mix of lightly exotic fruit and sugar-cookie aromas. Medium-bodied palate, where an intense, spicier element colors the bright fruit. Finishes tight, saline and spicy. Lots going on here. Fun to drink now, but will mellow out nicely with a year or two of bottle age.
Caggiano	Fiano di Avellino Béchar	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2022
Caggiano	Fiano di Avellino Béchar	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2022	03/2024 Review The 2022 Fiano di Avellino Bechar seduces with a sweet bouquet that blends candied lime and kiwi with minty herbs and spice. Lifted yet precise, this sweeps across the palate with mineral tinged orchard fruits and mineral tones. The 2022 takes on a sensation of liquid stone with tapering off with admirable length and youthful tension.
Caggiano	Fiano di Avellino Béchar	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2024	10/2025
Caggiano	Fiano di Avellino Béchar	GR - Gambero Rosso	3 Bicchieri	2013
Caggiano	Fiano di Avellino Riserva Vigna Isca	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2021	03/2024 Review The 2021 Fiano di Avellino Vigna isca is rich and opulent yet balanced, with a bouquet of almond custard, brown spice and dried florals accentuating baked apples. This gain energy on the palate, with crisp pit fruits and lime swirling over a core of brisk acidity, all under an air of roasted hazelnut. It finishes long and saturated yet leaves the mouth watering for more. While I typically prefer a fresher style of Fiano, I can't argue with the 2021's incredible balance.
Caggiano	Fiano di Avellino Riserva Vigna Isca	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2023	10/2025
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	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
Ferrara	Fiano di Avellino Sequenzha	WS - Wine Spectator	90 Points	2021	04/2023 Review An elegant white, with pineapple, ripe green apple and blood orange granita notes that are juicy and expressive. Sleek acidity keeps this lightly mouthwatering and focused, and hints of stone, ground cardamom and almond blossoms linger on the finish. Drink now through 2026. 650 cases made, 175 cases imported.
Ferrara	Fiano di Avellino Sequenzha	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2021	07/2023 Review Dusty florals and spice complicate a complex blend of musky dries peaches and apricot. The 2021 Fiano di Avellino Sequenzha is silky-smooth and supple, with a pure mix of apple and pear elevated by saline-tinged acidity. The balance here is beautiful, finishing with admirable length and raw almond and green melon notes. The Sequenzha is deeply satisfying now but has the balance to excel through medium-term cellaring.
Ferrara	Fiano di Avellino Sequenzha	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2022	07/2023 Review Honeysuckle and sweet spice give way to crushed yellow apples as the 2022 Fiano di Avellino Sequenzha opens in the glass. Soothingly soft and round on the palate, this impresses further with a blend of salty minerals and vibrant acidity that enlivens its ripe orchard fruits. The 2022 finishes remarkable fresh and slightly tropical in character ending on kiwi and melon notes.
Ferrara	Fiano di Avellino Sequenzha	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2022
Ferrara	Fiano di Avellino Sequenzha	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2022	03/2024 Review The 2022 Fiano di Avellino Sequenzha is impossible to ignore, with a tropical whiff of melon and citrus accentuated by vanilla bean and mint. Texturally deep and rich, this washes across the palate with ripe orchard fruits and candied lime. It cleans up remarkable well, leaving the mouth watering for more as saline minerals and hints of brown spice linger. This is a richer and fatter style of Fiano, yet the balance is beautiful.
Ferrara	Fiano di Avellino Sequenzha	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2023
Ferrara	Fiano di Avellino Sequenzha	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2024	08/2026 Review The 2024 Fiano Sequenzha has a savory nose of wild flowers, young peach and ginger shavings. It's rounded and juicy with brisk acidity, crisp orchard fruits and complementary sour citrus. This finishes with admirable length and concentration.
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. *(note: previously known and rated as 'Frascati Superiore Borgo del Cedro')
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. *(note: previously known and rated as 'Frascati Superiore Borgo del Cedro')
Borgo del Cedro	Frascati Superiore Filiae	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2023	10/2025
Aquila del Torre	Friuli Colli Orientali Friulano	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2016	04/2018 Review Good bright yellow. Fresh nose combines lemon, essential oils and botanical herbs, complemented by an almond element. Juicy and tactile but without any excess weight, offering nicely delineated flavors of citrus fruits, pear and fresh herbs. The finish is long, fruity and leaves an impression of a touch of sweetness, though this is a classically dry wine (less than 1 g/L r.s.). Made from roughly fifteen year old vines and with indigenous yeasts, this spent roughly nine months on the lees.
Aquila del Torre	Friuli Colli Orientali Friulano	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2018	10/2019 Review Greenish-gold color. Aromas of orchard fruits, herbs and almond flowers. Fresh and juicy in the mouth, offering flavors of lime, pear, nougat and sage. The persistent finish boasts gentle herbal and floral notes.
Aquila del Torre	Friuli Colli Orientali Friulano	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2019	04/2022 Review On the nose, the 2019 Friulano offers up white florals, peach skins and an airy note of sweet smoke. It’s silky and pliant, with a pretty inner sweetness balanced by citrus-tinged acidity with ripe melon fruits. This finishes long and sapid, yet remarkably fresh with hints of kiwi.
Aquila del Torre	Friuli Colli Orientali Friulano	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2020
Aquila del Torre	Friuli Colli Orientali Friulano	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2018
Aquila del Torre	Friuli Colli Orientali Friulano	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2019
Aquila del Torre	Friuli Colli Orientali Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2017	04/2022 Review Crushed stone, peppery florals, violets and dusty black currants form a captivating mix as the 2017 Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso opens in the glass. This is linear in feel, yet with stimulating acids and a liquid floral-like concentration that slowly builds offset by spicy citrus. It tapers off long, lightly structured and spicy with blue and purple-tinged florals.
Aquila del Torre	Friuli Colli Orientali Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2016	12/2020 Review The 2016 Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso is stunning, wafting up with a perfumed display of rich blackberry and plum preserves offset by white pepper, violets and incense. It’s silky and pliant at first, ushering in notes of wild berries and spice; yet it quickly gains tension through a mix of nervous acids and grippy tannins. An array of dark inner florals form over a twang of sour citrus, adding an exotic feel, as this finishes.
Aquila del Torre	Friuli Colli Orientali Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2015
Aquila del Torre	Friuli Colli Orientali Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2021	10/2025
Aquila del Torre	Friuli Colli Orientali Sauvignon Blanc	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2019	01/2023 Review The 2019 Sauvignon Blanc is spicy with a savory mix of young kiwi and lime offset by sage and crushed rock nuances. It's silky and supple with a mineral core that comes forward early, followed by lime-tinged orchard fruits. There's lovely energy here, with mouth watering with a sour touch of green melon.
Aquila del Torre	Friuli Colli Orientali Sauvignon Blanc	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2019
Aquila del Torre	Friuli Colli Orientali Sauvignon Blanc	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2020
Aquila del Torre	Friuli Colli Orientali Torre Bianco	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2022	10/2025
Aquila del Torre	Friuli Colli Orientali Torre Bianco	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2021
Prendina	Garda Cabernet	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2017
Prendina	Garda Cabernet Sauvignon Falcone	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2020	05/2023 Review While we can ponder the validity of Bordeaux varieties in these parts, we can also appreciate what is in front of us. This is a classy, mid-weighted, moreish cab. A ‘luncheon claret’ sort of style, such is the effortless drinkability. Nothing pushed. Clove, bouquet garni, mint and redcurrant accents teem long and fresh. I could drink a great deal of this. Drink or hold.
Prendina	Garda Cabernet Sauvignon Falcone	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2022	10/2025
Prendina	Garda Merlot Faial	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2022	10/2026
Prendina	Garda Sauvignon Valbruna	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2024	10/2025
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	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.
Caggiano	Greco di Tufo Devon	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2021	04/2023 Review The 2021 Greco di Tufo Devon wafts up from the glass with an inviting blend of green melon, candied lime and fresh mint. This has a lovely inner sweetness balanced by zesty acidity and tart orchard fruits. It finishes crisply refreshing with a lingering tension and a Granny Smith apple crunch.
Caggiano	Greco di Tufo Devon	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2022	05/2023 Review Pear, yellow-peach and creamy mineral character to this medium-bodied greco, with a lovely note of fresh cream pervading the palate. The acidity is in balance, keeping everything bright. Excellent. Enjoy now.
Caggiano	Greco di Tufo Devon	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2024	10/2025
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 Terra D’Uva	WS - Wine Spectator	90 Points	2021	04/2023 Review Lightly honeyed yet fresh and well-meshed, this light-to medium-bodied white features golden apple, salted almond, tangerine and anise hyssop notes. Drink now throught 2026. 3,000 cases made, 400 cases imported.
Ferrara	Greco di Tufo Terra D’Uva	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2021	07/2023 Review The 2021 Greco di Tufo Terre d-Uva opens with a bouquet of tropical green melon, exotic florals and a spritz of lime. This is texturally deep, almost oily in feel, balanced by saline-minerals and crisp green apple. The Terre d'Uva finishes with a bitter tension, pinching at the cheeks with sour citrus while leaving the mouth watering for more. This zesty Greco will win a lot of hearts.
Ferrara	Greco di Tufo Terra D’Uva	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2022	07/2023 Review The 2022 Greco di Tufo Terra d'Uva captivates with a tropical blend of melon and banana complemented by sweet florals and spice. Its soft textures soothe as lime-tinged orchard fruits cascade throughout. This finishes remarkable fresh, with a mineral twang, leaving the mouth watering for more.
Ferrara	Greco di Tufo Terra D’Uva	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2022	03/2024 Review The 2022 Greco di Tufo Terra d'Uva opens in the glass with a bouquet that blends fresh mint with kiwi and candied lime. It's soft and round with cooling acidity and crips orchard fruits that find a lovely contrast through an air of sweet inner florals. This finishes dry yet fresh, leaving a mineral tinge and a pleasantly bitter sensation that calls the taster back to the glass. Benito Ferrara nailed it in the 2022 vintage - the balance here is remarkable.
Ferrara	Greco di Tufo Terra D’Uva	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2021
Ferrara	Greco di Tufo Terra D’Uva	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2022
Ferrara	Greco di Tufo Terra D’Uva	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2024	10/2025
Ferrara	Greco di Tufo Terra D’Uva	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2020
Ferrara	Greco di Tufo Terra D’Uva	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2024	03/2026 Review A restrained and minerally wine with aromas of stones, ferns, sage, lime peel and Mirabelle plums. The palate is smooth, rich and medium- to full-bodied, crisp and chewy, with a fruity, slightly almondy finish. Drink or hold.
Ferrara	Greco di Tufo Terra D’Uva	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2024	08/2026 Review The 2024 Greco di Tufo Terre d'Uva is distinctly spicy and savory with tangerine zest, sour melon and crushed stone aromas. A pretty inner sweetness contrasts firm minerality and tart orchard fruits. Juicy acidity adds lovely balance through the finish, where a saline inflection and nuances of sour lime linger.
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
Ferrara	Greco di Tufo Vigna Cicogna	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2021	04/2023 Review The 2021 Greco di Tufo Vigna Cicogna entices with a blend of crushed rocks and dusty florals that give way to freshly sliced nectarine. This is round upon entry yet quickly gains in zesty tension. A Salty flourish and brisk acidity pepper the senses. The 2021 finishes with medium length, leaving a citrusy concentration as Granny Smith apple hints slowly fade.
Ferrara	Greco di Tufo Vigna Cicogna	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2022	04/2023 Review The 2022 Greco di Tufo Vigna Cicogna is wickedly fresh. A burst of lime zest, dried apricot and crushed rocks forms its bouquet. This stimulates the senses with zesty acidity and salty mineral tones. Citrus- tinged orchard fruits create a crunchy sensation toward the close. The Vigna Cicogna finishes long and with a youthful tension, leaving a saline ting lingering as young peach tones gradually dissipate.
Ferrara	Greco di Tufo Vigna Cicogna	WA - Wine Advocate	90 Points	2022	11/2023 Review This historic estate is located in the town of Tufo and consistently offers an excellent interpretation of the white-wine appellation that bears the town's name. Opening to medium golden saturation, the Benito Ferrara 2022 Greco di Tufo Vigna Cicogna delivers good intensity with a pronounced mineral side that is contrasted against sweet peach and apple. Those flavors are neatly capped by fresh acidity on the close. Winemaking sees stainless steel only, and 26,000 bottles were made.
Ferrara	Greco di Tufo Vigna Cicogna	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2022	03/2024 Review The 2022 Greco di Tufo Vigna Cicogna is a seductress, rich and opulent at times yet always refined. It blends peach preserves and lemon custard with confectionary spice. The 2022 sweeps across the palate with textures of pure silk, ushering in ripe green melon and apricot underscored by salty mint4rals. Youthfully tense yet mouth-watering, the 2022 tapers off remarkable fresh and dramatically long. Wow!
Ferrara	Greco di Tufo Vigna Cicogna	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2023	09/2025 Review The 2023 Greco di Tufo Vigna Cicogna is yellow-gold in color. It opens with a rich blend of honied florals, almond paste and dried apricots. Zesty in character, the palate offers crisp orchard fruits and mineral tones beneath an air of inner florals. Savory spices linger as the 2023 tapers off fresher than anticipated, finishing with a saline resonance.
Ferrara	Greco di Tufo Vigna Cicogna	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2024	10/2025
Ferrara	Greco di Tufo Vigna Cicogna	GR - Gambero Rosso	3 Bicchieri	2015
Ferrara	Greco di Tufo Vigna Cicogna	GR - Gambero Rosso	3 Bicchieri	2014
Ferrara	Greco di Tufo Vigna Cicogna	GR - Gambero Rosso	3 Bicchieri	2013
Ferrara	Greco di Tufo Vigna Cicogna	GR - Gambero Rosso	3 Bicchieri	2012
Ferrara	Greco di Tufo Vigna Cicogna	GR - Gambero Rosso	3 Bicchieri	2010
Ferrara	Greco di Tufo Vigna Cicogna	GR - Gambero Rosso	3 Bicchieri	2009
Ferrara	Greco di Tufo Vigna Cicogna	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2023
Ferrara	Greco di Tufo Vigna Cicogna	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2022
Ferrara	Greco di Tufo Vigna Cicogna	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2021
Ferrara	Greco di Tufo Vigna Cicogna	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2020
Ferrara	Greco di Tufo Vigna Cicogna	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2018
Ferrara	Greco di Tufo Vigna Cicogna	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2017
Ferrara	Greco di Tufo Vigna Cicogna	JS - James Suckling	95 Points	2024	03/2026 Review A tense, minerally yet perfumed wine. The nose shows vibrant stone fruit such as peaches, subtle smoke, ferns, lemon peel, seaweed and chalk. Medium- to full-bodied and smooth, with weight and concentration, a silky texture and vibrancy. Focused and slightly peaty finish. Drink or hold.
Ferrara	Greco di Tufo Vigna Cicogna	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2024	08/2026 Review The 2024 Greco di Tufo Vigna Cicogna opens with a vivid burst of ripe apricots, pine shavings and dried sage. Saline minerality contrasts sweet white pit fruits as a sour lime note adds further complexity toward the close. The 2024 finishes crunchy and fresh, with excellent length and a candied lime flourish.
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.
Caggiano	Irpinia Aglianico Taurì	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2021	04/2023 Review Crushed blackberries, sweet smoke and sage form an inviting bouquet as the 2021 Irpinia Aglianico Tauri opens in the glass. Its textures are like pure silk, elegant and polished feel, with masses of tart black fruit to balance. The Tauri leaves a mentholated freshness while finishing gently tannic wsith a licorice hint.
Caggiano	Irpinia Aglianico Taurì	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2024	10/2025
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	08/2021 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	10/2021 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.
Ferrara	Irpinia Aglianico Vigna Quattro Confini	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2019	03/2024 Review The 2019 Aglianico Vigna Quattro Confini is dusty and floral, with a burst of crushed black cherries giving way to grilled herbs, ash and flowery underbrush. Seductively smooth and lifted din feel, this flows across the palate with polished red berry fruits under an air of violet and lavender. Zesty acidity sparks up the finish, as the 2019 tapers off with youthful tension and lightly tannic, leaving a twang of black licorice to linger.
Ferrara	Irpinia Aglianico Vigna Quattro Confini	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2021	09/2025 Review The herbal-tinged 2021 Aglianico Vigna Quattro Confini lifts from the glass with a mix of crushed wild berries, rosemary and musky stone. Ultra-ripe red and black fruits are propelled by juicy acidity as sweet spices swirl throughout the palate. Fine tannins coat the mouth, yet the wine maintains energy as a hint of tart blackberry and violet inner florals fades. The 2021 aims to please.
Ferrara	Irpinia Aglianico Vigna Quattro Confini	JS - James Suckling	95 Points	2021	03/2026 Review An assertive, reductive style, featuring leafy aromas, subtle cassis and stony minerality, with a sulfurous, smoky depth. Smooth attack, complemented by velvety tannins, full body, crisp acidity and well-integrated structure. The polished finish shows restrained flavors. Drink or hold.
Ferrara	Irpinia Aglianico Vigna Quattro Confini	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2021	08/2026 Review Musky redcurrants meet orange peels and sweet herbs as the 2021 Irpinia Aglianico Vigna Quattro Confini opens in the glass. It's velvet- smooth and lifted, with cool-toned acidity elevating polished red and black fruits. The long finish leaves violet pastille notes and a gentle chewiness. The 2021 is ripe yet balanced.
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.
Putzenhof	Kerner Alto Adige	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2024	07/2026 Review A rich nose shows candied citrus fruit, apples and a touch of flowers. Medium-bodied and a little simple, yet focused and juicy. Drink now.
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.
Putzenhof	Lagrein Alto Adige	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2019	11/2023 Review Nice meatiness here, showing notes of olives, black fruit and charcuterie. It’s medium-bodied and flavorful, with sleek and creamy tannins. Drink or hold.
Poderi 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.
Poderi Fiorini	Lambrusco di Grasparossa di Castelvetro Becco Rosso	VS - Vinous	89 Points	2020	09/2021 Review Medicinal blackberry and cherry give way to sage and roses as the 2020 Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro Beccorosso opens in the glass. It’s soft and round in feel, contrasted by a concentrated wave of ripe red berries and spices. This leaves the palate stained in sweet lavender and violet florals, yet the expression remains fresh and lively through the medium-length finale.
Poderi 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.
Poderi 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.
Poderi 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.
Poderi 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.
Poderi Fiorini	Lambrusco di Sorbara Corte Degli Attimi	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2022	05/2023 Review A hot pink verging on cherry color in the gloss. The 2022 Lombrusco di Sorbara Corte degli Attimi opens with a sweetly fiorai blend of wild strawberries and sweet spice. This contrasts crystalline bubbles and striking minerality with ripe red fruits as a twang of sour citrus adds toward the dose. lt cleans up beautifully with licorice and inner violet hints that resonate. Nicely done.
Poderi Fiorini	Lambrusco di Sorbara Corte Degli Attimi	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2023	05/2024 Review The 2023 Lambrusco di Sorbara Corte degli Attimi is a deep ruby-red color in the glass, exploding with a rush of fresh wild strawberry fruit and lavender. Concentrated red berry flavors continue on the tongue, with further complexity coming in the form of rosy floral tones and blood orange sweetness. It almost reminds me of Aranciata Rossa. The bubbles are fine, precise and abundant, washing over the palate like a breaker on the shore, leaving the mouth completely reset and ready for another sip. I think I'll indulge.
Poderi Fiorini	Lambrusco di Sorbara Corte Degli Attimi	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2024	05/2025 Review The 2024 Lambrusco di Sorbara Corte degli Attimi boasts a surprising amount of character and complexity as it unwinds in the glass. The mousse is particularly delicate and finessed, caressing the palate as it delivers notes of ripe raspberry, blood orange and lavender, all wrapped in a fine web of gentle tannins. There's a lot of wine here, especially for $21.
Poderi 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.
Poderi 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.
Poderi 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.
Poderi 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.
Boschis	Langhe Barbera	VS - Vinous	89 Points	2023	01/2025 Review The 2023 Langhe Barbera is a juicy, potent wine. A blast of dark cherry/plum fruit, spice, mocha and licorice races across the palate. This exuberant Barbera is a joyous red to enjoy over the next handful of years.
Malabaila	Langhe Favorita Mare	WS - Wine Spectator	88 Points	2016	01/2018 Review Cherry, berry, game and loamy earth flavors are woven tightly into the dense tannins of this round red, which ends on the chewy side, with a firm grip. Best from 2020 through 2024. ( known in the past as Langhe Favorita)
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.
Boschis	Langhe Freisa Bosco delle Cicale	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2023	11/2024 Review Baked strawberries, rhubarb and lemon leaves on the nose, followed by a medium-bodied, fresh and crunchy palate. Drink now or in 2025.
Boschis	Langhe Freisa Bosco delle Cicale	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2023	01/2025 Review The 2023 Langhe Freisa Bosco delle Cicale is one of the most distinctive wines in this range from Francesco Boschis. Dried flowers, sage, mint, tobacco, spice and macerated dark cherry all emerge with some coaxing. The interplay of dark fruit and complicating floral/savory overtones makes for a compelling red to drink over the coming years.
Grasso	Langhe Nebbiolo	VS - Vinous	89 Points	2019	09/2021 Review The 2019 Langhe Nebbiolo is a racy, extroverted wine. Kirsch, cinnamon, blood orange and rose petal all open in the glass. This is an especially ripe Langhe Nebbiolo, yet all the elements are nicely balanced, making it a pleasure to drink now.
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.
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.
Corino	Langhe Nebbiolo	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2023	01/2025 Review The 2023 Langhe Nebbiolo is a classy, polished wine. Crushed flowers, sweet red-toned fruit, mint, chalk and white pepper give the Nebbiolo pretty top notes to match its light-bodied structure. There's a lot to like here.
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.
Pira	Langhe Nebbiolo	VS - Vinous	89 Points	2015	06/2018 Review The 2015 Langhe Nebbiolo is a pleasant, every-day drinker with good varietal character. Like all of Giampaolo Pira's wines, the Langhe Nebbiolo is powerful and structured, perhaps more so than readers are likely to expect at this level. Even so, there is plenty to enjoy. The 2015 is a rare Langhe Nebbiolo that will benefit from a bit more time in bottle. The exotic orange peel and spice notes that open up over time add considerable appeal.
Pira	Langhe Nebbiolo	VS - Vinous	89 Points	2023	01/2025 Review The 2023 Langhe Nebbiolo is a gorgeous wine from Giampaolo Pira. Kirsch, orange peel, cedar, mint and sweet pipe tobacco give this open-knit, mid-weight Nebbiolo tons of pure charm.
Pira	Langhe Nebbiolo	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2024	09/2025 Review The 2024 Langhe Nebbiolo is terrific. Aromatic, deep and also quite structured, Pira's Langhe Nebbiolo is a rare wine in its peer group that can stand up to just about anything at the dinner table. Macerated cherry, graphite, incense, tobacco and scorched earth all race out of the glass in style. This is worth looking out for.
Amalia Cascina in Langa	Langhe Nebbiolo	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2013	04/2018 Review The 2013 Langhe Nebbiolo is a simple and straightforward wine with dark fruit nuances that segue to campfire ash, licorice and tar. You get lots of one-dimensional cherry and sweet fruit, and there is a bright tannic bite on the close.
Amalia Cascina in Langa	Langhe Nebbiolo	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2019
Amalia Cascina in Langa	Langhe Nebbiolo	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2022	11/2024 Review A pale red that has aromas of mushrooms, dried flowers, orange peel and red cherries. Chewy, earthy and savory on the palate, with a full body. Drink from 2025.
Amalia Cascina in Langa	Langhe Nebbiolo	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2022
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.
Moccagatta	Langhe Rosato	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2024	05/2025 Review The 2024 Langhe Rosato is a muscular, powerful, expressive Rosé that takes all of the expected Nebbiolo signatures and dials them up to eleven. Leather, tobacco leaf, rose petal and strawberry build in the glass, but the tannic, chalky finish suggests that a couple of years in bottle wouldn't hurt. This is a wine for the dinner table. Give it some time.
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.
Malabaila	Langhe Rosato	VS - Vinous	89 Points	2017	05/2018 Review Bright pink-orange. Delicately musky aromas of fresh red berries, sour red cherry, and herbs, with an earthy undertone. Clean and well-balanced, this lightweight offers tangy but very straightforward redcurrant and floral flavors, with decent lift and cut. The medium-long finish features a subtle juiciness and plenty of early appeal.
Malabaila	Langhe Rosato	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2023	05/2024 Review The 2023 Rosato is exuberant and deeply floral, like sticking your nose directly into a rosebush. Nebbiolo's structure is tamed a bit here, as this Rosato is a bit rounder and weightier than others in its peer group. Sweet, bright red cherry fruit and lick of salty seawater keep this from getting too bogged down. And yes, there it is - that classic varietal tannin structure poking its head out of the red-licorice-tinged finish. Lovely.
Amalia Cascina in Langa	Langhe Rossese Bianco	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2022	11/2024 Review A flavorful, waxy white that displays notes of beeswax, honey, thyme and orange curd on the nose. It’s medium- to full-bodied with mineral character to the orange fruit and herbs. Delicious now.
Amalia Cascina in Langa	Langhe Rossese Bianco	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2022
Boschis	Langhe Sauvignon Vigna dei Garisin	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2019
Boschis	Langhe Sauvignon Vigna dei Garisin	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2023	10/2025
L'Lac	Lugana	WE - Wine Enthusiast	89 Points	2021	07/2022 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.
L'Lac	Lugana	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2022
L'Lac	Lugana	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2024	10/2025
Filomusi Guelfi	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 Guelfi	Montepulciano d’Abruzzo	VS - Vinous	89 Points	2019	08/2022 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 Guelfi	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 Guelfi	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 Guelfi	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.
Filomusi Guelfi	Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2019	06/2026 Review Crushed chalk, pine resin and dusty dried flowers give way to crushed blackberries as the 2019 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva opens in the glass. It’s silky smooth yet lifted, with hints of sour citrus and a tactile mineral tinge complicating fresh wild berry fruits. Violet inner florals resonate over a bed of edgy tannins as the 2019 finishes long with a pleasant bitter tension.
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.
Albino Rocca	Nebbiolo d’Alba	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2021	09/2023 Review The 2021 Nebbiolo d'Alba is sourced from vineyards that are just over the border from the Barbaresco production zone. Medium in body and nicely textured, with tons of character, the 2021 has to much to offer.
Albino Rocca	Nebbiolo d’Alba	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2022	10/2024 Review The 2022 Nebbiolo d'Alba is one of the hidden gems in this range. Delicate and beautifully perfumed, the Nebbiolo is a delight in 2022. Rose petals, crushed flowers, mint, orange peel and cinnamon lend nuance. All the elements are so nicely balanced. The Nebbiolo is sourced from vineyards in San Rocco Senno d'Elvio. It spent a year in cask. The 2022 is a superb value and a wine I would love to own. It's a Barbaresco in all but name. Savvy readers won't want to miss it.
Albino Rocca	Nebbiolo d’Alba	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2023	10/2025 Review The 2023 Nebbiolo d'Alba is a very pretty, fragrant wine. Floral and medium in body, with lovely red-toned fruit, the 2023 is all charm. It’s a fine choice for drinking now and over the next handful of years.
Malabaila	Nebbiolo d’Alba Spumante Rosè Pas Dosè Metodo Classico	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2018	12/2024 Review Rose petals and exotic spice give way to ginger-spiked strawberries as the 2018 Rosé Spumante Nebbiolo d'Alba Pas Dosé opens in the glass. It's soothingly round and supple with mineral- laced bubbles and white pit fruits enriched by an air of raw almond. Hints of custard combine with a salty flourish through the long, gently tannic finish. This is a real pleasure to taste.
La Crotta di Vegneron	Nus Malvoisie	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2024	10/2025
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	10/2019 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	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. *(note: special edition 'Decennale')
Ferrandes	Passito di Pantelleria	WS - Wine Spectator	92 Points	2014	04/2023 Review Exotically fragrant, with ground cardamom, anise, caraway and fennel seed notes wafting through honeyed apricot, white chocolate and orange marmalade flavors. Creamy and juicy throughout, this is a bright and enticing sweetie. Drink now through 2030. 200 cases made, 40 cases imported.
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 Aleatico Vernaculum	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2022
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	05/2020 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.
Villa Ligi	Pergola Rosato Fiori	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2022	05/2023 Review The 2022 Rosato Pergola Fiori wafts up with a pretty blend of wild strawberries, chalk dust and sweet smoke. lt's soft and enveloping with ripe cherry-berry fruits and juicy acidity. This finishes with decent length and concentration, lingering longer than anticipateci as sour cherry hints slowly fade.
Poderi Fiorini	Pignoletto Frizzante Colli Bolognesi Nebbia Felsinea	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2020	09/2022 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.
Poderi Fiorini	Pignoletto Frizzante Colli Bolognesi Nebbia Felsinea	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2021	03/2023 Review The 2021 Frizzante Pignoletto Nebbia Felsinea is a cloudy golden color in the glass. lt wafts up with a mix of gingery spice and crushed yellow apples. lt cascades across the palate with a chiseled bead of mineral-tinged bubbles as hints of candied citrus form toward the close. This tapers off with on enriching note of brown spice while maintaining a crisply refreshing persona. I love the balance of richness and energy within, making the Nebbia Felsinea a pleasure both at and away from the dinner table.
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 Bianco Alto Adige	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2025	06/2026 Review Aromas of apples and white peaches show mineral nuances and touches of white flowers. Fresh and crunchy with vivid acidity and a lightly saline ending. Drink now.
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 Alto Adige	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2025	06/2026 Review Fresh and fruity, very approachable in style, offering apples, white flowers and a touch of citrus. Vibrant and juicy with a medium-bodied profile and a flavorful ending. Drink now.
Raetia	Pinot Grigio Alto Adige	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2025	06/2026 Review Spicy and floral on the nose, with fresh orchard fruit and a touch of crushed herbs. Medium-bodied, vivid and vibrant, light and approachable. Drink now.
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.
San Pietro	Pinot Grigio Altus Alto Adige	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2023	06/2026 Review Crushed apples and sliced lemons mingle with floral notes. Medium- bodied, juicy but slightly watery at the end. A bit simple yet fresh. Drink now.
La Cadalora	Pinot Grigio Vigneti delle Dolomiti	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2022	11/2023 Review Lemons, chalk, almonds and peach pits on the nose. It’s creamy, nutty and tasty, with medium body and good freshness. Chalky, stony elements. Drink now.
La Cadalora	Pinot Grigio Vigneti delle Dolomiti Gazzi	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!
San Pietro	Pinot Nero Alto Adige	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2022	11/2023 Review A fresh and zesty pinot showing aromas of orange peel, mushrooms and cranberries. Medium-bodied, crisp and lightly earthy, with fine tannins. Drink now.
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.
Gini	Pinot Nero del Veneto Campo alle More	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2018	04/2023 Review Limestone soils with ample clay, planted at 10,000 vines/ha. a la Burgundy. Within the eastern Valpolicella zone. Red fruits, bing cherries, bergamot, a somewhat darker brood than Burgundy as we once knew it, but offering a firmer, more savory and almost ferrous expression than a typical Pinot from, say, the New World. avory marked tannins and a finish of camphor, smoked meat and the carnal whiff of autumnal leaves. Liminal and intriguing. This is excellent, exciting, idiosyncratic by virtue of its obscurity and yet so good. It will make for mid-term ageing and
Gini	Pinot Nero del Veneto Campo alle More	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2021	10/2025
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.
Martignago	Prosecco Superiore Asolo Brut	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2023	01/2025 Review A dusting of spice gives way to dried flowers and crushed pears as the 2023 Brut Prosecco Superiore Asolo opens in the glass. It sweeps across the palate with a silken bead of fine bubbles and ripe orchard fruits as a hint of candied citrus flourishes toward the close. A vivid note of lime sorbet mixes with a mineral tinge as the 2023 finishes with admirable length and remarkable freshness.
Martignago	Prosecco Superiore Asolo Extra Brut	DC - Decanter	95 Points	2022	06/2023 Review Martignago’s Extra Brut comes from their property on the steep slopes above the Palladian Villa Barbaro at Maser, UNESCO World Heritage site and a must-visit during a stay in Asolo. The combination of stony calcareous soils, full-on southern exposure and late picking, give this Extra Brut the richness of fruit and extract to support its zero sugar content. On the nose, hints of dried roses, on the palate citrus and a hint of apricot in the finish.
Martignago	Prosecco Superiore Asolo Extra Brut	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2023	01/2025 Review The 2023 Extra Brut Prosecco Superiore Asolo is delicate and understated, with a whiff of wildflowers and confectionary spice complementing crisp yellow apples. It’s soothingly round with a pretty inner sweetness contrasted by saline-tinged bubbles and citrus- laced orchard fruits. This leaves a salty flourish and gentle tension that pinches the cheeks, tapering off with medium length and a clean finish.
Vigneti di Ettore	Recioto della Valpolicella Classico	VR - Veronelli	2 Stars	2017
Vigneti di Ettore	Recioto della Valpolicella Classico	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2018
Vigneti di Ettore	Recioto della Valpolicella Classico	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2018	06/2024 Review This is a good example of Recioto, with a medium-sweet palate loaded with ripe black cherries that are spruced up with vibrant spices and dried orange peel. Full, round and juicy on the palate, with grainy tannins providing a solid framework to the persistent fruit. Nicely done and delicious. Drink or hold.
Vigneti di Ettore	Recioto della Valpolicella Classico	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2020	09/2025 Review The 2020 Recioto della Valpolicella Classico opens with unexpected freshness as wild strawberries mix with minty herbs and dusty rose. It is juicy in style, with a core of tart red berry fruits and citrus tones to balance both savory and sweet elements. The 2020 tapers off with medium length and a cascade of rosy inner florals.
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.
Gini	Recioto di Soave Classico Col Foscarin	JS - James Suckling	98 Points	2016	04/2023 Review Among the greatest sweet wines in the world. Let's get that straight. Only equalled by Germany. There is density and concentration sure, but the drying process of the grapes evinces an uncanny phenolic authority as much as the altitude of the vineyard sourcing and saline tendency of the volcanic soils, impart freshness. Despite the generosity of quince paste, torrefied almond and the bitter orange marmalade pithy finish, this is akin to an electric toothbrush whirring through the mouth and sweeping the sugar away to the point of palpable dryness. Brilliant!
Gini	Recioto di Soave Classico Col Foscarin	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2016
Gini	Recioto di Soave Olinto Mani di Fata	JS - James Suckling	97 Points	2006	04/2024 Review Among the most profound wines tasted during this year's journey across the Veneto. By definition, this is a metodo classico ancestrale, spending a whooping 13 years on its lees. The fruit is all from the Foscarino vineyard, delivering notes of bitter almonds, quince, orange marmalade and roasted chestnuts. While this is undeniably sweet, the confluence of acidity, fizz and resinous tertiary notes makes more for a meditational wine over anything for dessert. A brilliant maverick defined by profundity and breathtaking beauty. Drink or hold.
Gini	Recioto di Soave Renobilis	JS - James Suckling	95 Points	2013	05/2023 Review A blaze of honeysuckle, orange blossom, glazed quince and the tropical realm of mango skin and pineapple chunks, attest to the botrytised material at the core of this cuvee. Luscious and bright, with tamarind acidity curtailing any excess while dragging the fray to impressive length. Far from cloying, it is brilliantly balanced on the precipice of OTT, without falling down the wrong side of it. Not as savory, moreish and complete, however, as the standard recioto.
Gini	Recioto di Soave Renobilis	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2016
Gini	Recioto di Soave Renobilis	JS - James Suckling	98 Points	2016	04/2024 Review Made only in vintages with a minimum of 90% botrytis. This is a wisp in the mouth, almost unimaginably savory and featherweight, such is the cleansing sense of dryness that defines the phenomenal finish. This has the sensation of a great TBA from the Mosel, with a patina of exotic aromatic sensations melding into an ineffable dryness. The finish is extremely long. A profound wine. Drink or hold eternally.
Malabaila	Roero Arneis Le Tre	WE - Wine Enthusiast	89 Points	2019	10/2021 Review Bright and focused, this has delicate aromas suggesting ripe white stone fruit and field flowers. On the medium-bodied palate, tangy acidity accompanies mature Bartlett pear, yellow apple and fennel before a bitter almond close.
Malabaila	Roero Arneis Pradvaj	WS - Wine Spectator	89 Points	2018	01/2020 Review Fresia, peach and grapefruit aromas and flavors mark this effusive white, backed by a spine of mouthwatering acidity and ending on a bitter grapefruit note. Drink now.
Malabaila	Roero Arneis Pradvaj	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2022	11/2023 Review Aromas of sliced pears, lemon peel, melon skin and hints of honeysuckle. Medium-bodied, fresh and zesty with polished texture and vivid acidity. Flavorful and floral finish. Drink now.
Malabaila	Roero Bric Volta	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2018
Malabaila	Roero Bric Volta	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2021	11/2024 Review Bark, walnuts, blackberry fruit and tobacco on the nose, followed by a full-bodied, savory and earthy palate. The tannins are well integrated. Mellow finish. Drink now.
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.
Malabaila	Roero Riserva Castelletto	JS - James Suckling	89 Points	2011	01/2018 Review There's an air of savory maturity to the nose. A little but licorice and spices, as well as red cherries. The palate has supple tannins and a mellow, laid-back stance. Drink this now.
Malabaila	Roero Riserva Castelletto	WA - Wine Advocate	89 Points	2016	12/2022 Review Here's a wine with a little age on it. The Malabaila 2016 Roero Riserva Castelletto is a rich and broadly textured red with a very open-knit character and some mildly oxidative or faded tones of dried fruit, earth, raisin and blackcurrant. The tannins are completely integrated into the wine's softly textured finish. The wine is running the end of its course.
Borgo del Cedro	Roma Malvasia Puntinata Tophus	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2023
Vigneti di Ettore	Rosato Veronese	VS - Vinous	89 Points	2019	05/2020 Review The 2019 Vigneti di Ettore Rosato is a blend of equal parts Molinara and Corvina, wafting up from the glass with a rich display, showing dried peaches, hints of brown spice, and dusty, sweet florals. On the palate, silky textures wash across the palate, carrying ripe orchard fruits with a twang of saline-minerality. The finish is long with a buzz of zesty acids, as a hint of sour melon fades.
Vigneti di Ettore	Rosato Veronese	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2023	05/2024 Review The 2023 Rosato is, first and foremost, extremely peppery - almost spicy hot. Sweet rose petals, fresh watermelon, tart lime and an interesting sensation of coffee-like tannin lend complexity to this round, engaging Rosato. Weighty but not heavy, the 2023 displays nice balance, finishing with a lengthy, melon-inflected aftertaste.
Poggio La Croce	Rosso di Montalcino	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2021	10/2023 Review Notes of ripe red berries, dark chocolate and ground spices. Medium- to full-bodied, chewy and compact with juicy red fruit and a chalky finish. Drink or hold.
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	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2017	11/2023 Review Chocolate orange, baked strawberries and hints of pine cone here, with some grilled mushroom, too. Ripe and plump, with soft tannins and a full body. Rich for this appellation. Drink now.
Il Pino	Rosso di Montalcino	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2019	11/2023 Review Some soy on the nose with dried herbs, dried flowers and stewed cherries. Soft, chewy and flavorful, with a full body and tasty, savory notes. Delicious now.
Il Pino	Rosso di Montalcino	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Points	2018
Villa I Cipressi	Rosso di Montalcino	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2018	07/2022 Review Cranberries, raspberries to the nose with hints of white pepper and crushed stones. Juicy, bright and elegant on the palate with nimble berries on the palate and some fine, chalky tannins. From organically grown grapes. Drink now.
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.
Il Pino	Rosso di Montalcino Jeccardo	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2018
Barbicaia	Rosso di Montepulciano	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2021	11/2023 Review This has a spicy, red-fruited character with hints of dried orange peel and bark. Medium- to full-bodied with chalky tannins and savory undertones to the fruit. Hints of dried herbs and wet earth at the end. Drink or hold.
Barbicaia	Rosso di Montepulciano	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2022	06/2024 Review Cherry stones, walnuts and hints of chocolate and oranges on the nose. It’s full-bodied with powdery, medium-firm tannins that give it a good bite. Drink now.
Guidotti	Rosso di Montepulciano	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2020	11/2023 Review Walnuts, cherry stones and sundried tomatoes on the nose. Touch of vanilla, too. Tasty, creamy and balanced, with a medium to full body and powdery tannins. Drink now or hold.
Guidotti	Rosso di Montepulciano	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2022	09/2024 Review Ripe red berries with hints of kirsch, walnuts and sweet spices. Structured, creamy and nicely filled with fruit, with a medium to full body and compact tannins. Shows balance and good length. Drink or hold.
Guidotti	Rosso di Montepulciano	VS - Vinous	89 Points	2022	02/2025 Review Vibrant black cherry aromas come together with hints of mint, shaved citrus rinds and lavender pastille as the 2022 Rosso di Montepulciano entices from the glass. It's juicy, round and unassuming, yet pure, with pretty red and blue fruit tones that flow throughout. It leaves a nuance of confectionary spice and a blackberry resonance, finishing classically dry, framed by sweet tannins.
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 Rosso Negroamaro	VS - Vinous	89 Points	2017	05/2021 Review A refreshing whiff of mint and crushed stone gives way to wild berries and violets as the 2017 Negroamaro blossoms in the glass. It’s silky and pliant in feel, with a wave of ripe black fruits lifted by brisk acids. Sweet tannins build toward the close. This finishes lightly structured and medium-long, as a hint of tobacco lingers.
Masserie Pizari	Salento Rosso Negroamaro	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2020	05/2023 Review The 2020 Negramaro Rosso opens with mentholated freshness, plum sauce and mocha notes. It envelopes the palate with juicy, textural red and black fruits and savory, exotic spices. A twang of sour citrus spices up balsamic and earth tones as the 2020 finishes potent yet unexpectedly fresh. This goes down far too easily.
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.
	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.
	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.
	Sannio Aglianico	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2018
	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.
	Sannio Fiano	VS - Vinous	89 Points	2018	09/2019 Review Bright pale straw. Musky pear and melon aromas are complicated by minerals and flowers. Juicy and expansive in the mouth, with gentle orchard and stone fruit flavors complicated by anise on the back end. Much better than Vigne Sannite’s Falanghina or Greco wines this year.
	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.
	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.
Putzenhof	Sauvignon Alto Adige	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2024	07/2026 Review Very aromatic and floral, with fresh fruit throughout. Medium-bodied, brisk and easygoing in an approachable style. Drink now.
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.
La Cadalora	Sauvignon Vallagarina	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2022	11/2023 Review Fragrant nose of melon, peach, guava and lemon blossom. It’s fruity and gently oily, with medium body and a soft, floral finish. Drink now.
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.
Cantine Amato	Sicilia Catarratto	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2025	09/2026 Review A complex white with wet wool and stony minerality, showing a whiff of smoke and white peaches. Lemon-leaf aromas carry through to the palate with moderate, refreshing acidity, silky texture, good weight and a polished finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink now.
Castellucci Miano	Sicilia Catarratto Riserva Shiarà	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2023	09/2026 Review Fairly neutral style, leafy and citrusy,lemon bush, lime and chalk. Light-bodied, quite mattery yet balanced by good weight. Still tense and citrusy. Chewy finish. Drink now.
Cantine Amato	Sicilia Grillo	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2025	09/2026 Review Spicy wine full of white pepper and seaweed, smoky and citrusy. Stone fruits as well. Light-bodied, silky texture and peach tea flavors with crisp acidity. From organically grown grapes. Drink now.
Castellucci Miano	Sicilia Nero d’Avola	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2023	08/2026 Review It opens with a nose of ripe plums, dark blackberries and wild violets complemented by subtle balsamic nuances. Elegant fruit-driven palate with juicy dark fruit flavors and silky well-rounded tannins. Drink or hold.
Negri	Sizzano	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2021	11/2024 Review Attractive aromas of dried strawberries, rhubarb, oregano, orange peel and mixed spices. It’s medium-bodied, spicy and lightly herbal, with medium-chewy tannins. Intriguing sweet herb and spice notes. Drink now or hold.
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	92 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	WS - Wine Spectator	89 Points	2018	11/2019 Review This lively white is light- to medium-bodied and well-cut, offering a stony overtone that's layered with apricot and juicy blood orange fruit, with floral and spice notes. Drink now through 2022. 9,000 cases made, 2,500 cases imported.
Gini	Soave Classico	VS - Vinous	89 Points	2019	01/2021 Review The 2019 Soave Classico is fruit-forward and fresh, with crushed yellow apples and honeyed white florals lifting from the glass. It’s soft, verging on fleshy at times, while focused on purity, perfectly framed by saline-minerality. A hint of almond is contrasted by notes of lime and young mango that punctuate the expression nicely. This is very pretty and a fantastic value as well.
Gini	Soave Classico	WS - Wine Spectator	89 Points	2020	02/2022 Review A bright and well-meshed white that offers a pretty range of ripe yellow plum and nectarine fruit, with wet stone, ground ginger and almond blossom notes. Drink now. 9,000 cases made, 2,500 cases imported.
Gini	Soave Classico	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2022	05/2023 Review The custodian of the oldest vines in Soave, a great many pre-phylloxera centurions, while the majority are circa 70-years-old. All tank fermented. Exemplary Soave classico, with white pepper, jasmine, glazed quince and peach pith, steely and dry, careening along a rail of saline mineral perk. Breadth, freshness, vinosity and phenolics, serving as a sheath of compression to the sheer intensity of the house style. Drink or hold.
Gini	Soave Classico	WS - Wine Spectator	91 Points	2021	08/2023 Review A well-cut, minerally Soave, with a tropical edge of passion fruit and dried pineapple, a base note of petrol and aromas and flavors of poached apricot, orchard blossoms and grated ginger. Drink now through 2028. 9,000 cases made, 500 cases imported.
Gini	Soave Classico	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2022
Gini	Soave Classico	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2023	04/2024 Review Pithy and bright, with the producer’s telltale demure fruit and stony texture. Pithy, delicious and beautifully saline. A mid-weighted expression that prizes phenolics as much as freshness, this is a textbook opening act. Drink or hold.
Gini	Soave Classico	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2024	09/2025 Review The 2024 Soave Classico entices with a pretty mix of crushed yellow apples, rosemary and sweet smoke. It reverberates with zesty tension as crisp orchard fruits mingle with sour citrus tones over a core of stimulating acidity. This wine leaves the cheeks puckered and mouth watering for more through the medium-length and crisply refreshing finale.
Gini	Soave Classico	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2024	10/2025
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 Contrada Salvarenza Vecchie Vigne	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2020	03/2023 Review The 2020 Soave Classico Contrada Salvarenza Vecchie Vigne opens slowly with a beautiful and nuanced bouquet that blends white Kowers with young peach, hints of candied lime and sweet smoke. It’s silky and perfumed with a lovely inner sweetness contrasting saline minerals and lime-tinged orchard fruits. This tapers oO with incredible length yet is poised, leaving spicy citrus and sweet herbal tones to resonate. The 2020 remains in a youthfully backward phase, yet it's developing beautifully with time in the bottle.
Gini	Soave Classico Contrada Salvarenza Vecchie Vigne	JS - James Suckling	96 Points	2010	05/2023 Review Porcini, almond husk and roasted chestnuts straight off the hearth at a Tokyo subway. The mid-palate, of considerable depth; the finish, all precision and power. Clearly a great vintage at the optimal point of drinking, yet far from falling off a precipice. Wondrous stuff and a treat to taste after 13 years or so in bottle. Drink now.
Gini	Soave Classico Contrada Salvarenza Vecchie Vigne	JS - James Suckling	95 Points	2020	05/2023 Review The oldest vines in all of Soave: pre-phylloxera centurions, many nearly 140-years-old. The vinosity, sap, mineral undercurrent and sheer persuasiveness of the package, attests to this. A tour de force. Sure, there is the usual crew of stone fruits, ginger crystal, jasmine, frangipani and sea spray salinity. Yet there is also textural persuasion, all chew and chomp, amidst a bowl of scented orchard fruits flecked with botrytised high tones of mango skin. Drinkable now, but best from 2024.
Gini	Soave Classico Contrada Salvarenza Vecchie Vigne	WS - Wine Spectator	92 Points	2020	08/2023 Review This finely meshed white offers poached apricot, pineapple and tangerine fruit flavors that are rich, juicy and enlivened by zesty milled white pepper and pink grapefruit peel notes, which work in tandem with the bright acidity to provide fine balance. Long and minerally, with tactile hints of almond skin and chalk playing on the finish. Drink now through 2028. 800 cases made, 100 cases imported.
Gini	Soave Classico Contrada Salvarenza Vecchie Vigne	JS - James Suckling	95 Points	2021	03/2024 Review The 2020 may have been considerably more concentrated than this vintage, and yet there is something more mellifluous, intuitive of feel and graceful to this 2021. A salty lead of preserved lemons, quince, tangerines and stone fruit. Incisive mineral precision and wet pebble complexity. This would make a worthy replacement for a top Chablis. Volcanic and alive. Scored on drinkability quotient. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.
Gini	Soave Classico Contrada Salvarenza Vecchie Vigne	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2022	09/2025 Review The 2022 Soave Classico Contrada Salvarenza Vecchie Vigne wafts up with a rich blend of almond custard, white flowers and peaches. It is silken in feel, with a pretty inner sweetness and an offsetting twang of sour citrus and a tactile mineral tinge, lifted by fresh acidity. More finessed than usual, the 2022 finishes with medium length while leaving hints of dried apricot and sweet spice.
Gini	Soave Classico Contrada Salvarenza Vecchie Vigne	GR - Gambero Rosso	3 Bicchieri	2007
Gini	Soave Classico Contrada Salvarenza Vecchie Vigne	GR - Gambero Rosso	3 Bicchieri	2008
Gini	Soave Classico Contrada Salvarenza Vecchie Vigne	GR - Gambero Rosso	3 Bicchieri	2009
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
Gini	Soave Classico La Froscà	JS - James Suckling	95 Points	2013	05/2023 Review This is an astounding wine, enveloping the palate with an umami warmth defined by bergamot, ginger, quince paste and porcini dashi. The mid-palate has depth, energy and multitudinous layers, like a slinky spring going down steps as it expands and recoils. The finish, exceptionally long. Drink now.
Gini	Soave Classico La Froscà	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2015	05/2023 Review Porcini and marzipan, with quince, truffle, dried straw and ginger. Wonderful freshness akin to biting into the ripest tangerine imaginable. The finish, sappy, crunchy and very long. Another outstanding expression from this stellar address. Holding up really well. Drink now.
Gini	Soave Classico La Froscà	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2020	05/2023 Review 90-year-old vines on typically volcanic soils. Handled in large format oak, rather than the steel tanks of other properties. This confers a dried straw quality, not dissimilar to the scents of freshly laid tatami mat. Glazed quince, white pepper, jasmine and crystalline ginger, to boot. Wonderful intensity and spread of fruit, with the low sulphur regime playing a trump card of mellifluous drinkability. Drink or hold.
Gini	Soave Classico La Froscà	JS - James Suckling	95 Points	2013	05/2023 Review This is an astounding wine, enveloping the palate with an umami warmth defined by bergamot, ginger, quince paste and porcini dashi. The mid-palate has depth, energy and multitudinous layers, like a slinky spring going down steps as it expands and recoils. The finish, exceptionally long. Drink now.
Gini	Soave Classico La Froscà	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2015	05/2023 Review Porcini and marzipan, with quince, truffle, dried straw and ginger. Wonderful freshness akin to biting into the ripest tangerine imaginable. The finish, sappy, crunchy and very long. Another outstanding expression from this stellar address. Holding up really well. Drink now.
Gini	Soave Classico La Froscà	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2020	05/2023 Review 90-year-old vines on typically volcanic soils. Handled in large format oak, rather than the steel tanks of other properties. This confers a dried straw quality, not dissimilar to the scents of freshly laid tatami mat. Glazed quince, white pepper, jasmine and crystalline ginger, to boot. Wonderful intensity and spread of fruit, with the low sulphur regime playing a trump card of mellifluous drinkability. Drink or hold.
Gini	Soave Classico La Froscà	WS - Wine Spectator	90 Points	2020	08/2023 Review A tangy white that's chalky in texture, with an overtone of wild herbs and smoky minerality on the nose winding through concentrated flavors of steeped white raspberry, orange peel and warm spices. Racy finish. Drink now through 2028. 1,650 cases made, 100 cases imported.
Gini	Soave Classico La Froscà	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2021
Gini	Soave Classico La Froscà	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2021	03/2024 Review Exceptional Soave from a producer firmly entrenched in the regional firmament. Perhaps this doesn’t quite equal the majestic 2020, yet I have scored it by virtue of the pithy textural detail and salty, thirst-slaking finish. Drinkability in spades. Salted quince, tangerines and Boskoop apples. Long and dangerous. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.
Gini	Soave Classico La Froscà	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2023	09/2025 Review The 2023 Soave Classico La Froscà is understated in the glass, mixing sweet herbs with freshly sliced nectarines and nuances of lime. Mineral-inflected orchard fruits and crisp mineral tones wash across the palate as hints of sage emerge toward the close. It finishes a bit short yet crisp and clean, leaving a subtle tension to linger.
Gini	Soave Classico La Froscà	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2021	02/2024 Review The 2023 Soave Classico La Froscà is understated in the glass, mixing sweet herbs with freshly sliced nectarines and nuances of lime. Mineral-inflected orchard fruits and crisp mineral tones wash across the palate as hints of sage emerge toward the close. It finishes a bit short yet crisp and clean, leaving a subtle tension to linger.
Gini	Soave Classico La Froscà	GR - Gambero Rosso	3 Bicchieri	2011
Gini	Soave Classico La Froscà	GR - Gambero Rosso	3 Bicchieri	2006
Gini	Soave Classico La Froscà	GR - Gambero Rosso	3 Bicchieri	2005
Malabaila	Spumante Pas Dosè Metodo Classico	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2015	12/2023 Review The 2015 Metodo Classico Pas Dose lifts up with a pungent blend of crushed lime, sage and sour melon. This reverberates with acid and mineral tension, with a finely etched bead of bubbles that adds to its zesty character. Tart green apple fruits create a crunchy sensation toward the close. The 2015 finishes with a salty flourish and hints of kiwi, leaving the palate completely reset for another sip. This is an energizing blend of 50% Arneis and 50% Nebbiolo. Disgorged: June 2023
Malabaila	Spumante Pas Dosè Metodo Classico	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2018	12/2024 Review More savory than sweet, the 2018 Metodo Classico Pas Dosé opens in the glass with a burst of sour citrus, wildflowers and fermented ginger. A pretty inner sweetness contrasts with tart orchard fruits and a saline tinge that forms toward the close. Hints of hazelnut custard and dried apricot linger as the 2018 finishes with admirable length and a mineral twang.
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.
Caggiano	Taurasi Vigna Macchia dei Goti	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2018	04/2023 Review The 2018 Taurasi Vigna Macchia de' Goti entices with a unique yet truly appealing bouquet that mixes savory brown sauce with crushed cherries and dusty sage. It washes gracefully across the palate, impactful yet finessed, with pretty red and black fruits accelerated by brisk acidity. A core of saline minerals comes forward through the close, along with youthfully grippy tannins, as the 2018 tapers off with decent length and on a plum note.
Caggiano	Taurasi Vigna Macchia dei Goti	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2019	05/2023 Review Plenty of sweet, oak-tinged black fruit on the nose and palate of this full-bodied red, with sturdy but well-integrated tannins and lots of enduring flavor. Super-clean and nicely structured. This is a big wine and, though enjoyable even now, will improve in the bottle. Excellent aging potential. Try from 2025.
Caggiano	Taurasi Vigna Macchia dei Goti	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2019	03/2024 Review Dried wild berries, shaved cedar, rose petals, balsamic spice and tobacco can all be found as the 2019 Aglianico Macchia dei Goti opens in the glass. Like liquid velvet, this smooths over the palate, offset by a core of tart red fruits and suggestions of tangerine as zesty acidity maintains energy throughout. This tapers off long and structured with a tart cranberry crunch and hints of dark chocolate that slowly fade. The 2019 is spellbinding, perfectly harmonious and geared up for a long and steady evolution.
Caggiano	Taurasi Vigna Macchia dei Goti	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2019
Caggiano	Taurasi Vigna Macchia dei Goti	GR - Gambero Rosso	3 Bicchieri	2017
Caggiano	Taurasi Vigna Macchia dei Goti	GR - Gambero Rosso	3 Bicchieri	2008
Caggiano	Taurasi Vigna Macchia dei Goti	GR - Gambero Rosso	3 Bicchieri	2004
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.
Ferrara	Taurasi Vigna Quattro Confini	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2018	05/2023 Review High quality Taurasi, make no mistake.Macerated cherry liqueur, licorice root and spruce. A sappy, punchy nose with no dearth of extract across the mid-palate. From there, things tighten up. A ferrous riff of molten rockmelds with tobacco-doused tannins, gristly and drying in a savory, rather than obtuse,fashion. Some mocha oak, but not intrusive. A lilt of volatility, too, subsumed by the bolshy finish. Bury this. Drinkable now, but best from 2026.
Ferrara	Taurasi Vigna Quattro Confini	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2017	07/2023 Review The darkly alluring 2017 Taurasi Vigna Quattro Confini lifts from the glass with a gorgeous blend of sugar-dusted blackberries, sweet sage and autumnal spice. This is silky, nearly creamy in feel, coasting across the palate with pure elegance as tart wild betty fruits slowly saturate. There's an opulence here, yet it's perfectly managed by zesty acidity. The 2017 finished structured and incredibly long with a trace of licorice that never seems to quit. The ripe vintage and well-integrated oak combination makes the Taurasi Vigna Quattro Confini a total pleasure bomb.
Ferrara	Taurasi Vigna Quattro Confini	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2018	07/2023 Review A burst of licorice and mint reveals sour cherry and smokey plum aromas as the 2018 Taurasi Vigna Quattro Confini unfolds. It washes across the palate with silky textures and polished red and black fruits as sweet spice and violet inner florals form toward the close. This finishes only lightly structured and a bit shorter than anticipated. Mocha nuances linger. The 2018 shows the open-knit and early accessibility of the vintage while maintaining admirable complexity.
Ferrara	Taurasi Vigna Quattro Confini	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2019
Ferrara	Taurasi Vigna Quattro Confini	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2019	03/2024 Review The 2019 Taurasi Vigna Quattro Confini is spicy and intense with a dark and brooding bouquet of dried black cherries, sage and ashen stones. This sweeps across the palate, pure and lifted in style yet deep and complex, with mineral-laced red and black fruits that slowly saturate toward the close. A cascade of inner florals resonates as the 2019 finishes structured and long, leaving a hint of blood orange.
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.
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.
Edoardo Sderci	Toscana Azzero	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2022	06/2023 Review The 2022 Azzero, 100% Sangiovese, offers tremendous fruit intensity. A bit rough around the eds, this red from Monti in Chianti is still very raw but with tremendous fruit presence. Blood orange and red fruit frame the impressive depth and concentration in this dense, full-bodied wine. I would prefer to drink it on the younger side, giving it a good amount of air prior to service.
Edoardo Sderci	Toscana Azzero	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2022	11/2023 Review Fresh and perfumed, showing aromas of violets, plums and strawberries. It’s medium-bodied and juicy, with soft tannins and bright acidity. Very drinkable. Drink now. Screw cap.
Edoardo Sderci	Toscana Azzero	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2024	01/2026 Review The 2024 Azzero is fresh, juicy and ready to go. I would prefer to drink it over the next six to twelve months while the fruit retains its vinous juiciness and perfume.
San Donatino	Toscana Barbagianni	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2024	05/2025 Review The 2024 Rosato Toscana Barbagianni looks like blood orange juice in the glass, and it tastes like blood orange juice, but even better. Juicy as can be, the 2024 makes the mouth water as it coats the palate in salty/sweet cranberry fruit. Nuances of leather and grapefruit zest lend intrigue through the long, long finish. This 100% Sangiovese Rosato is so pure and delicious. Fantastic.
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.
Il Palazzino	Toscana Bertinga	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2018	06/2023 Review The 2018 Bertinga (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot) offers up scents of leather, tobacco, charcoal and spice, with considerable aromatic presence from the Cabernet. The 2018 is a bit rustic, but not unpleasantly so. Pretty floral notes reappear on the finish, adding lift and aromatic presence. This deep, mid-weight wine has a lot to offer.
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.
Edoardo Sderci	Toscana Casina	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2020	11/2023 Review I like the clove and wild herb aromas here, alongside mocha and dark plum fruit. Some citrus rind, too. It’s medium-bodied with excellent freshness. Tight tannins. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.
Edoardo Sderci	Toscana Casina	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2020	06/2024 Review The 2020 Casina is a potent, brooding wine. Black cherry, spice, leather, tobacco and incense bring out the more virile side of Sangiovese. I would cellar this for at least a year, as it is quite the powerhouse. There is a feeling of frankness here that is palpable.
Edoardo Sderci	Toscana Casina	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2021	01/2026 Review The 2021 Casina is a dark, virile wine. Black cherry, leather, tobacco, and incense add to an impression of somber intensity. Expressive savory and earthy undertones add layers of dimension. There is a ton of character to explore.
Villanoviana	Toscana Ebesco	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2021	07/2022 Review Aromas of green pineapple, grapefruit pith, juniper berries and crushed stones. Medium-to full-bodied with fresh acidity and stony-mineral character. From organically grown grapes. Drink now.
Barbicaia	Toscana La Ripa	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2019
Barbicaia	Toscana La Ripa	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2019	11/2023 Review Heady nose of cassis and poached plums with vanilla and chocolate orange. Full-bodied, plump and rich, with berry-soaked tannins and a chocolatey, tasty finish. 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
Casa Di Terra	Toscana Poggio Querciolo	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2021	03/2023 Review Lustrous red and black cherries with tangy peppery spices, grilled thyme and sage. Full of verve and energy on the nose. Full-bodied and juicy on the palate with firm, chewy tannins, turning quite dusty. Tight and spicy finish with a hint of coffee at the end. Young, solid syrah. Try in 2025.
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.
Edoardo Sderci	Toscana Rosato	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2022	05/2023 Review The 2022 Rosato Edoardo Sderci lifts from the glass with a perfumed mix of dried flowers, incense and wild strawberries. lt soothes with its round textures as crisp orchard fruits and candied citrus cascade throughout. This leaves the mouth watering for more, as residuai acids add a sizzle of tension and lime nuances fade. The Edoardo Sderci is a zesty blend of 80% Sangiovese and 20% Merlot.
Fontaleoni	Toscana Rosato Condorino	VS - Vinous	89 Points	2021	04/2022 Review The 2021 Rosato Condorino is a deep yet vibrant shade of pink. It wafts up with notes of wild flowers, crushed stone and sour melon. This fleshes out across the palate with soft textures and ripe red berries nicely offset by citrus-tinged acidity. The 2021 leaves a remarkably fresh impression while tapering off with a salty flourish. The balance here is very impressive, which makes the 2021 a pleasure to taste. The Condorino is a blend of 70% Sangiovese and 30% Merlot.
Il Palazzino	Toscana Rosso del Palazzino	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2021	01/2026 Review The 2021 Rosso di Palazzino is a gorgeous entry-level offering. Bold and punchy, with gorgeous forward fruit, the 2021 has a ton to offer. Dark cherry fruit, lavender, cloves, new leather, liquorice and mocha are beautifully delineated. This is a serious wine.
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	93 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	93 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.
Le Calcinaie	Toscana Rosso Teodoro	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2019	06/2023 Review The 2019 Teodoro is another powerful, full-throttle wine from Simone Santini. Super-ripe red fruit, licorice, cedar, tobacco and rose petal fill out the layers. This tannic, brooding Sangiovese-based blend is not especially forthcoming today, but it does offer plenty of richness. Whether or not the tannins soften is an open questions.. I am also not sure the international varieties add much of note here.
Le Calcinaie	Toscana Rosso Teodoro	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2022	06/2023 Review The 2022 Chianti Colli Senesi is a rich, heady wine. Super-ripe red cherry, cedar, pipe tobacco, mint and dried flowers are all dialed up in this lush, succulent Chianti Colli Senesi. The style is a bit pushed because of the ripeness of the year, but this is nicely balanced.
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	2015	08/2019 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	09/2021 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.
Il Palazzino	Toscana Stagi	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2018	06/2023 Review The 2018 Stagi is redolent of dark fruit, graphite, cured meats, cloves, licorice, incense and leather. This bold, dense wine packs a ton of punch. Lavender and blue fruits abound in this muscular, concentrated wine. The imposing Stagi is a wine of presence and substance.
Il Palazzino	Toscana Stagi	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2018	06/2023 Review The 2018 Stagi is redolent of dark fruit, graphite, cured meats, cloves, licorice, incense and leather. This bold, dense, wine packs a ton of punch. Lavender and blue fruits abound in this muscular, concentrated wine. The imposing Stagi is a wine of presence and substance.
Villanoviana	Toscana Villanoviana	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2016	05/2019 Review A pure expression of Cabernet Franc, the 2016 Villanoviana (closed in a wax capsule) is the top-shelf wine from this producer in Bolgheri. The wine offers a wide and unobstructed view onto the grape, with black fruit aromas that are followed by balsam herb, cola and grilled rosemary sprig. The wine opens to a dark and impenetrable appearance, and it shows the texture and grit needed for prolonged bottle aging. Fermentation was executed in cement, and the wine aged in French barrique for 18 months, followed by 12 months in the bottle. A mere 1,934 bottles were made.
Villanoviana	Toscana Villanoviana	WA - Wine Advocate	92 Points	2017	12/2020 Review A release of only 1,450 bottles, the 2017 Villanoviana is a solid expression of Cabernet Franc with jackhammer intensity. The peppery and vegetal aromas associated with this grape emerge from the bouquet. As you come back, the wine shows licorice, cola and oak spice. This hot and dry vintage delivers firm tannins that are better managed compared to many of its peers. Nonetheless, I would suggest pairing this big and bold wine with a thick cut of prime steak.
Villanoviana	Toscana Villanoviana	WA - Wine Advocate	92 Points	2019	07/2022 Review Cabernet Franc is enjoying its time in the sun along the Tuscan coast. A pure expression of the hearty red grape, the organic 2019 Villanoviana is true to form with dried rose, violet, sautéed herbs and subtle leafiness with rosemary and curry leaf. The wine is fermented in cement and finished in barrique, giving it a nice sense of balance and tightness. There are hints of sweet cherry and pie crust on the richly textured finish. This vineyard is located in the low elevation flat part of the appellation where the temperatures remain quite consistent day and night. Only 1,500 bottles were made.
Villanoviana	Toscana Villanoviana	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2019
Villanoviana	Toscana Villanoviana	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2020
Villanoviana	Toscana Villanoviana	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2016	07/2020 Review A juicy red with currants, herbs, oyster shell and some moss. It's medium bodied with creamy tannins and a flavorful finish. Polished and tight still, but starting to come around Drink or hold.
Villanoviana	Toscana Villanoviana	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2017	07/2020 Review A red with current and dried-herb character, such as thyme, following through to a medium body with firm tannins and a fresh finish. Better after 2022.
Villanoviana	Toscana Villanoviana	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2020	07/2024 Review Very fresh and leafy profile here, full of licorice root, cola and raspberry candy. Quite biting palate with austere tannins, refreshing acidity and full body. Slightly bitter finish. A bit more fruit pulp needed. Cabernet franc. Drink or hold.
Villanoviana	Toscana Villanoviana	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2021	10/2025
La Crotta di Vegneron	Valle d’Aosta Petite Arvine	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2016	10/2019 Review Good full red. Spicy red fruit and herbs on the nose and in the mouth. Closes long, very smooth and juicy. This has Cornalin-like elements compared to the 2017 Fumin, which is more Syrah- like in some aspects (both vintages are reportedly 100% Fumin). Aged 80% in large 15-25-hL oak barrels and 20% tonneaux, but they aim to use more and more 20-hL Austrian and Transylvanian oval oak barrels in the future. This cooperative was founded in 1980 but their first wine in bottle dates back only to the 1985 vintage. The co-op’s 60 members own 30 hectares of vineyards spread out over 20 kilometers, from the outskirts of the town of St. Vincent to those of Nus, and they make 200,000 bottles a year. The co- op is especially famous for its Chambave Muscat and Nus Malvoisie (a local name for a Pinot Gris biotype) wines; the sweet (flétri, in local dialect) versions of these two wines are especially good (of course, it can’t hurt that Chambave and Nus are two grand cru areas for these two varieties). Over the years, the co-op’s Fumin wine has grown in importance and is now one of the region’s best wines made with this variety. About 90% of La Crotta di Vegneron’s vineyards are located between 450 and 800 meters above sea level. It sells roughly 60% of its wines locally and 40% outside of the Valle d’Aosta (20% of which is sold internationally). This is an excellent address for fairly priced, very well made wines.
La Crotta di Vegneron	Valle d’Aosta Petite Arvine	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2022
La Crotta di Vegneron	Valle d’Aosta Pinot Noir	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2024	03/2026 Review A superfresh, fragrant and reductive style, focused on black pepper, violets, red currants and earthy strawberries. Medium-bodied and transparent, with ripe, chewy tannins, crisp acidity and vibrant, even citrusy fruit. Drink now.
La Crotta di Vegneron	Valle d’Aosta Chambave Muscat Attente	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2014	05/2018 Review has a recognizably more mineral bent than the classic Muscat wine from this producer. Aged 12 months on fine lees in large oak barrels. Located in Chambave, where it is also possible to eat in the winery restaurant, this cooperative farms close to 40 hectares, thanks to roughly 80 growers, and produces over 200,000 bottles a year. Technical director Andrea Costa fashions solid, varietally accurate wines that are among the best in the region. The most important wine is the Chambave Muscat in its dry and sweet versions, but the Nus Malvoisie is also a standout. Interesting red wines are also available, and while the Fumin Esprit Follet has always been the gold standard for the variety, recently the estate has had good success with Syrah wines as well.
La Crotta di Vegneron	Valle d’Aosta Chambave Muscat Attente	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2020
La Crotta di Vegneron	Valle d’Aosta Chambave Muscat Attente	DC - Decanter	96 Points	2020	04/2021 Review It's rare to taste a Muscat with its intense aromatic pronte, that's also so vibrant, mineral and complex.
La Crotta di Vegneron	Valle d’Aosta Chambave Muscat Attente	JS - James Suckling	96 Points	2021	09/2026 Review A complex, layered and minerally white. This wine is perfumed yet tense, with aromas of yellow peaches, sage, slate, white pepper and lemon leaves. Medium- to full- bodied with a smooth texture, weighty and zesty acidity and a long, dry, salty finish. A gem of elegance and personality. Drink now
La Crotta di Vegneron	Valle d’Aosta Fumin Esprit Follet	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2009	02/2011 Review The 2009 Fumin Esprit Follet is fabulous. Cherries, bacon fat, minerals and flowers are some of the many nuances that are found in the glass. At times the wine is a bit wild, yet there is something about the Esprit Follet that is totally irresistible. It is a marvelously complete wine that is at once rich but not at all heavy.
La Crotta di Vegneron	Valle d’Aosta Fumin Esprit Follet	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2010	03/2014 Review Dark red cherry, plum, smoke, tobacco and new leather flesh out in the 2010 Fumin Esprit Follet. The 2010 is a bit rustic and gamy, but all elements come together beautifully. Syrah-like meaty notes are complemented by notable intensity of fruit in this delicious Valle d'Aosta red. La Crotta di Vegneron is another high-quality cooperative in Valle d'Aosta. The main appellations here are Chambave and Nus, the latter of which I did not taste this year. These steep, hillside vineyards yield gorgeous wines endowed with superb purity and personality. Best of all, in today's market, price are exceedingly fair.
La Crotta di Vegneron	Valle d’Aosta Fumin Esprit Follet	WA - Wine Advocate	90 Points	2011	12/2015 Review The 2011 Vallée d'Aoste Fumin Esprit Follet is a very beautiful wine and one of the most promising expressions of this precious and unknown grape variety. The wine opens to dark and well concentrated density and attractive saturation. The bouquet is a bit edgy and sharp at first. Once the wine begins to open, it offers dark cherry fruit, blackberry and sweet spice. It exhibits a richly velvety texture.
La Crotta di Vegneron	Valle d’Aosta Fumin Esprit Follet	WA - Wine Advocate	92 Points	2016	12/2018 Review Here's your chance to taste the Fumin grape from the far north of Italy. The 2016 Vallée d'Aoste Fumin Esprit Follet opens to a rich, dark appearance, and the bouquet reveals dark berry aromas with dried blackberry, spice and freshly milled white pepper. The grape reminds me somewhat of Syrah, although it has a more tangy, almost wild edge. This is an elegantly mid-weight wine with rich density and concentration on the finish.
La Crotta di Vegneron	Valle d’Aosta Fumin Esprit Follet	WA - Wine Advocate	91 Points	2017	03/2021 Review This wine pours from the bottle with a dark and inky appearance. The La Crotta di Vegneron 2017 Vallée d'Aoste Fumin Esprit Follet is a thickly concentrated red with plummy fruit, blackberry, sweet cherry, spice and mild tobacco. Never too intense in any direction, the Fumin grape shows good balance and softness. This is a warm vintage expression, soft and yielding, that would work well with some grilled sausages and peppers.
La Crotta di Vegneron	Valle d’Aosta Fumin Esprit Follet	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2020
Torre d'Orti	Valpolicella	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri
Vigneti di Ettore	Valpolicella Classico	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2016	10/2017 Review Another pretty and focused Valpolicella with lemon rind, blue fruits and light oyster shell. Medium body. Crisp finish. Drink now.
Vigneti di Ettore	Valpolicella Classico	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2019
Vigneti di Ettore	Valpolicella Classico	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2017	06/2019 Review The overtures of red cherries and raspberries here are spiced up with oregano and orange peel. The palate has a very direct edge thanks to honed-in acidity, which really refreshes and carries this through to a crunchy finish. Drink now.
Vigneti di Ettore	Valpolicella Classico	VR - Veronelli	2 Stars	2019
Vigneti di Ettore	Valpolicella Classico	JS - James Suckling	89 Points	2018	08/2019 Review A very bright and fruity style of Valpolicella with blueberry compote and a hint of banana peel. Light-bodied, round and very fruity with a sour-cherry finish. Fun wine to drink now.
Vigneti di Ettore	Valpolicella Classico	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2024	03/2026 Review Fruity and focused with red cherries, light body, crunchy tannins and crisp acidity. Easy to drink yet well-balanced and tense. From organically grown grapes. Drink now.
Vigneti di Ettore	Valpolicella Classico Superiore Pavaio	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2015	10/2017 Review Lots of sweet wild strawberries to this Valpolicella as well as some lighter floral elements such as dried rose petals. Glazed cherries, too. Medium to full body, round tannins and a fresh finish. Drink now.
Vigneti di Ettore	Valpolicella Classico Superiore Pavaio	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2019	08/2022 Review Red berries, strawberries, sage and a lightly herbaceous on the nose. Medium body with refined tannins and crunchy berries. Juicy and succulent. Drink now.
Vigneti di Ettore	Valpolicella Classico Superiore Pavaio	VR - Veronelli	2 Stars	2018
Vigneti di Ettore	Valpolicella Classico Superiore Pavaio	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2017	08/2019 Review Dried strawberries, plum tart and some orange peel. Round and juicy with boisterous cherries lining the medium-bodied palate. Drink now.
Vigneti di Ettore	Valpolicella Classico Superiore Pavaio	VS - Vinous	89 Points	2018	12/2020 Review The 2018 Valpolicella Classico Superiore Pavajò pulls you close to the glass with a beguiling display that mixes crushed blackberries with blood orange, smoke and a hint of animal musk. It’s silky in texture and quite savory, as tart wild berry fruits and salty minerals coast along a core of vibrant acidity. Dark inner florals and a hint of sour citrus linger through the long and wonderfully fresh finale. This is packed full of energy, and it will find a very happy place at your dinner table.
Vigneti di Ettore	Valpolicella Classico Superiore Pavaio	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2021	06/2024 Review Spicy, ripe red berries and dried flowers on the nose, following through to a medium-bodied palate with plenty of oak spices, velvety tannins and a vanilla-tinged fruit finish. There’s a lot of oak here, but it’s integrated enough not to upset the balance and flow. From organically grown grapes. Drink now.
Vigneti di Ettore	Valpolicella Classico Superiore Pavaio	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2022	03/2026 Review A graceful style, showing assertive aromas of violets, peonies and smoky wood with dark plums and black currants. Smooth on the attack, showing velvety tannins, medium body and crisp acidity. Flavorful and focused. From organically grown grapes. Drink now.
Vigneti di Ettore	Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2015	10/2017 Review A pretty red with currant and chocolate character. Full body, fresh and layered. Lots going on in the glass. Fruit-forward yet shows form and poise. Drink now.
Vigneti di Ettore	Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2017	08/2019 Review The combination of ripeness and vitality is spot-on here. A cascade of floral notes — violets, lavender and pansies — precedes a collection of spicier elements, such as nutmeg and cloves. Medium-to full-bodied with energetic acidity and an intricately woven texture of firm yet fine tannins. Drink now.
Vigneti di Ettore	Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2018	12/2020 Review The 2018 Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore is youthfully coy and inward with a pretty display of black fruits, lavender and violets. It’s silky in texture and surprisingly juicy, mixing sour cherry with blackberries and saline minerality. Hints of fine tannin and residual acids create a sense of tension through the finale, yet this never loses momentum, as the 2018 tapers off to bitter currants, cocoa and dark inner florals. This is so fresh and easy to like, and there’s some medium-term cellar potential built in – but you don’t need to wait.
Vigneti di Ettore	Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2019	08/2022 Review An excellent Ripasso here, with savory spice, bark and a hint of cedar to the black cherries and dark chocolate on the nose, following through to a medium-bodied palate. Round and silky, long and flavorful. From organically grown grapes. Drink now.
Vigneti di Ettore	Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2019	03/2023 Review Notes of dark chocolate complicate rich plum and cherry sauce and black licorice as the 2019 Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso opens in the glass. It’s silky and round with ripe black fruits and balsam herbs, giving way to a salty core of minerality. The 2019 finishes savory, with a hint of sour citrus.
Vigneti di Ettore	Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2020	11/2023 Review Rich and concentrated with notes of cassis, dark plums, cocoa, sweet spices and hints of tar. Full-bodied, structured and layered with firm, chewy tannins. Broad and mouth-filling with a lingering, slightly chalky finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.
Vigneti di Ettore	Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2020	09/2025 Review The 2020 Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore Bio is remarkably pretty, mixing dusty rose and lavender tones with crushed blackberries. Juicy and fresh, it offers a cascade of ripe wildberry fruits elevated by zesty acidity, while a collage of sweet spices swirls throughout. It finishes with medium length, a slight steely mineral resonance and a bitter hint of clove.
Vigneti di Ettore	Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2021	09/2025 Review Postmodern and ripe, oxidative and focused, with prunes and truffles, earthy aromas and overall freshness. Medium-bodied, it shows velvety tannins and refreshing acidity with a chewy, savory finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink now.
Vigneti di Ettore	Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2021	10/2025
Gini	Valpolicella Superiore Le Mattoline	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2013	02/2022 Review The 2013 Valpolicella Superiore Le Mattoline seduces with a heady display of maraschino cherries, sweet autumnal spices and dusty dried roses. While silky and finessed, there are depths of red berry fruits and chalky mineral tones, all enlivened by brisk acids. This leaves peppery violet florals and hints of raspberry while tapering off incredibly long. Le Mattoline is a serious step up from your average Valpolicella, and it has gotten even better since the last time I tasted.
Gini	Valpolicella Superiore Le Mattoline	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2018	04/2023 Review Maraschino cherry liqueur doused with fennel, black licorice strap, hedgerow and sandalwood. The small portion of dried fruit imparts density, without overwhelming the sense of compression and freshness. This is an excellent, impactful wine of remarkable levity, despite the obvious weight. A long, sumptuous finish, not issimilar to a heady Pinot. This is very persuasive and thoroughly impressive. The sort of Valpo, bright, crunchy and translucent, that I love to drink. Drink or hold.
Gini	Valpolicella Superiore Le Mattoline	WS - Wine Spectator	91 Points	2013	10/2018 Review Wild cherry and pomegranate fruit flavors are accented by hints of eucalyptus, orange peel, anise and mineral in this well-meshed, medium-bodied red. Chalky tannins firm the lingering, spiced finish. Drink now through 2023.
Gini	Valpolicella Superiore Le Mattoline	WS - Wine Spectator	91 Points	2018	08/2023 Review Decant this bright, expressive red to allow an up-front note of ashy smoke to better meld and underscore ripe, juicy cherry, dried raspberry, loamy earth, bay leaf and eucalyptus flavors. Reveals fine, yet taut and chalky, tannins on the spiced finish. Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella and Oseleta. Best from 2025 through 2030. 400 cases made, 100 cases imported.
Gini	Valpolicella Superiore Le Mattoline	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2018
Torre d'Orti	Valpolicella Superiore Morari	VS - Vinous	89 Points	2018	01/2021 Review The 2018 Valpolicella Superiore Morari is a rich and sweetly spiced effort, showing a bit of its oak right out of the gate. Notes of cinnamon, clove, black cherries and violets lift up from the glass. It’s silky in texture and actually quite juicy, with a staining wave of red and black fruits that leaves a gentle coating of fine tannin under an air of pretty inner florals. A bit of heat pokes through on the finish, not surprising at 16.5% abv, yet it doesn’t detract too much from the experience, as this tapers off to notes of tart wild berries and hints of tobacco.
Torre d'Orti	Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2018
Torre d'Orti	Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2019	01/2022 Review The 2019 Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso is smoky yet subtle with dusty raspberries, crushed stone and wild herbs. It's silky, with a salty flourish that gives way to penetrating red fruits and exotic spices. This leaves a staining of primary concentration, tapering off lightly structured and unexpectedly fresh. While I’d like to see a little more depth on the palate, this is a nicely balanced and highly enjoyable Ripasso.
Torre d'Orti	Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2021
Gini	Veneto Sorai	DC - Decanter	93 Points	2016	08/2019 Review This is a beautiful white with freshly squeezed lime and lemon juice, apple strudel, vivid apricots, as well as nougat and nutmeg. Medium body with a light sensation of oiliness and forthright acidity to match. Very balanced and deeply flavored. Drink now.
Gini	Veneto Sorai	VR - Veronelli	3 Stars	2016
Gini	Veneto Sorai	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2016	06/2019 Review Bright straw-green. Almond flowers, chamomile, coriander and green apple on the pretty nose. Then fresh and juicy, with very good cut and clarity to the stony white fruit and floral flavors. Finishes long and minty.
Gini	Veneto Sorai	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2020
Zena	Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2021	11/2023 Review Notes of sliced pineapple, peaches, pie crust and hints of walnuts. Medium-bodied with oily texture and crisp acidity. Mineral and a little chalky at the end with a creamy, smooth finish. Drink now. Screw cap.
Fontaleoni	Vernaccia di San Gimignano Casanuova	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2016	07/2018 Review The estate’s 2016 Vernaccia di San Gimignano Casanuova is bright and fresh but also very nicely structured. Saline notes and a sense of textural breadth give the wine more than enough depth to stand up to even richer foods at the dinner table. A dollop (10%) of co-fermented Chardonnay rounds out the blend.
Fontaleoni	Vernaccia di San Gimignano Casanuova	VS - Vinous	89 Points	2017	08/2020 Review The 2017 Vernaccia di S. Gimignano Casanuova shows a slightly richer side of Vernaccia that is quite appealing. Peach, apricot, lemon confit and exotic floral notes are woven together in a beautifully textured, inviting Vernaccia loaded with personality.
Fontaleoni	Vernaccia di San Gimignano Riserva	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2016	07/2019 Review The 2016 Vernaccia di S. Gimignano Riserva is a gorgeous wine. Apricot, chamomile, lemon confit and marzipan all show an extra kick of textural richness that gives the 2016 its oily, resonant feel. The 2016 has enough body and complexity to accompany a wide range of foods. It is also one of the finer wines I have tasted from Fontaleoni and a terrific value.
Le Calcinaie	Vernaccia di San Gimignano Riserva Vigna ai Sassi	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2014	07/2017 Review A wine of real distinction and class, the 2014 Vernaccia di San Gimignano Riserva Vigna ai Sassi offers notable depth as well as considerable aromatic nuance. Crushed rocks, lemon confit, herb, chamomile and slightly tropical overtones are fused together. There is plenty to like in this very pretty, expressive white.
Le Calcinaie	Vernaccia di San Gimignano Riserva Vigna ai Sassi	WE - Wine Enthusiast	92 Points	2014	07/2018 Review Made from 95% Vernaccia and 5% Chardonnay planted in 1986, this opens with inviting orchard fruit, spring wildflower and yeasty bread dough scents. Bright and savory, the medium-bodied palate doles out ripe pear, yellow apple, crushed herb and nut hints alongside fresh acidity.
Le Calcinaie	Vernaccia di San Gimignano Riserva Vigna ai Sassi	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2015
Le Calcinaie	Vernaccia di San Gimignano Riserva Vigna ai Sassi	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2015	07/2018 Review The 2015 Vernaccia di San Gimignano Riserva Vigna ai Sassi is broad and ample on the palate, both of which make it a terrific choice for the dinner table. Apricot, mint, spice and chamomile and nuance as the wine opens up in the glass. The 2015 can be enjoyed now, but it also has the pedigree to develop nicely for at least a few years. Aging on the less with some stirring adds texture, but there is no oak here.
Le Calcinaie	Vernaccia di San Gimignano Riserva Vigna ai Sassi	WA - Wine Advocate	90 Points	2015	05/2019 Review This is a beautiful and sophisticated Vernaccia. The 2015 Vernaccia di San Gimignano Riserva Vigna Ai Sassi has tons of saffron and mineral notes surrounded by peach, lemon mousse and honeydew melon. The wine offers good fullness and even some white licorice at the back. Great job.
Le Calcinaie	Vernaccia di San Gimignano Riserva Vigna ai Sassi	WS - Wine Spectator	90 Points	2015	10/2018 Review Rich, showing depth to the apple, almond, honey and salty, minerally flavors. Clean and bright, with a lingering chalky aftertaste. Drink now.
Le Calcinaie	Vernaccia di San Gimignano Riserva Vigna ai Sassi	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2016	08/2019 Review Very attractive aromas and flavors of mangoes, papaya and apple peel follow through to a medium body. Lovely fruit and a creamy, textured finish. Drink now.
Le Calcinaie	Vernaccia di San Gimignano Riserva Vigna ai Sassi	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2016	07/2019 Review The 2016 Vernaccia di S. Gimignano Riserva Vigna ai Sassi is a white of uncommon complexity and distinction. Deep and beautifully layered, with striking richness, the 2016 has so much to offer. Lemon confit, white flowers, mint, apricot and almonds meld together in a creamy, beautifully textured, oily white to drink now and over the next handful of years.
Le Calcinaie	Vernaccia di San Gimignano Riserva Vigna ai Sassi	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2018	09/2021 Review The 2018 Vernaccia di San Gimignano Riserva Vigna ai Sassi is laced with pear, dried flowers, chamomile and hints of apricot. Soft and beautifully textured, the 2018 is ideal for drinking over the next handful of years.
Le Calcinaie	Vernaccia di San Gimignano Riserva Vigna ai Sassi	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2021	09/2023 Review The 2021 Vernaccia di San Gimignano Riserva Vigna ai Sassi is a classy, polished white of real dimension. Orchard fruit, tangerine oil, almond, dried flowers and chamomile confer notable complexity. There's gorgeous textural presence and tons of character here.
Le Calcinaie	Vernaccia di San Gimignano Riserva Vigna ai Sassi	WA - Wine Advocate	92 Points	2017	11/2020 Review The 2017 Vernaccia di San Gimignano Riserva Vigna ai Sassi opens to an off-gold color with luminous highlights and touches of saffron or marigoId. From a warm vintage and made with organic fruit, this wine has had ampie time to shed some of its primary fruit, offering dusty minerai and natural spice in its piace. Those elegant minerai notes are very well defined in this food friendly wine that would match the exotic flavors of India or North Africa. This is a great value option.
Le Calcinaie	Vernaccia di San Gimignano Riserva Vigna ai Sassi	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2017	Review A fresh, fruity white with sliced green apples and light lime and stone notes, following through to a full body with delicious fruit and a flavorful finish. Serious structure fora vernac cia. From organically grown grapes. Drink now.
Le Calcinaie	Vernaccia di San Gimignano Riserva Vigna ai Sassi	WA - Wine Advocate	91 Points	2017	04/2024 Review The unoaked Tenuta le Calcinaie 2021 Vernaccia di San Gimignano Riserva Vigna ai Sassi Simone Santini has lots of stone fruit, golden apple and even a hint of gritty pear. This is 90% Vernaccia and 10% Chardonnay from a vineyard planted in 1987. The wine is waxy and mid-weight, showing enough texture to pair with chicken in cream sauce. Some 7,000 bottles were made.
Fontaleoni	Vernaccia di San Gimignano Toscana	VS - Vinous	89 Points	2018	07/2019 Review The 2018 Vernaccia di S. Gimignano is bright, airy and crisp, all of which make it an excellent choice for drinking now and over the next few years. The light, refreshing style makes the 2018 a delicious aperitif styled wine. This is an especially fine edition of the straight San Gimignano.
Fontaleoni	Vernaccia di San Gimignano Toscana	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2022	11/2023 Review Lemons, apricot stones, herbs and clotted cream on the nose. Hints of orange and iron. Creamy and textured with a medium body and a chalky, persistent finish. Drink now.
Le Calcinaie	Vernaccia di San Gimignano Toscana	WE - Wine Enthusiast	92 Points	2016	07/2018 Review Tangy and fresh, this organically grown wine opens with enticing honeysuckle, white stone fruit and crushed stone scents. The juicy, flavorful palate doles out creamy white peach, yellow apple, tangerine and ginger hints while a white almond note lingers on the finish.
Le Calcinaie	Vernaccia di San Gimignano Toscana	WS - Wine Spectator	90 Points	2017	10/2018 Review A rich, supple texture envelops honey, almond, butter and white pepper flavors here. Balanced and focused, gaining a mineral edge on the finish. Drink now through 2012.
Le Calcinaie	Vernaccia di San Gimignano Toscana	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2018	07/2019 Review Le Calcinaie's 2018 Vernaccia di San Gimignano is a bright, crisp dry white to drink now and over the next few years. Lemon peel, orchard fruit and white flowers are all beautifully delineated in this super-expressive, vibrant white. The 2017 offers a captivating balance of aromatics, fruit and structure, with light tropical notes that grace the nuanced finish.
Le Calcinaie	Vernaccia di San Gimignano Toscana	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2019	08/2020 Review The 2019 Vernaccia di San Gimignano is a gorgeous wine to drink now and over the next handful of years. Dried pear, almond, dried flowers, mint and sage all open up nicely. Soft curves and lovely floral top notes add to its considerable appeal. Best of all, the 2019 is a terrific value.
Le Calcinaie	Vernaccia di San Gimignano Toscana	JS - James Suckling	89 Points	2018	08/2019 Review Sliced apple and pear aromas and flavors. Medium body. Good fruit and a lemon-rind finish. Drink now.
Le Calcinaie	Vernaccia di San Gimignano Toscana	WA - Wine Advocate	90 Points	2020	07/2023 Review From vintner Simone Santini, the Tenuta le Calcinaie 2019 Vernaccia di San Gimignano is another exciting and fresh white wine made from organic fruit. This Tuscan appellation excels in terms of the high percentage of estates that farm sustainably. In the case of this wine, you get lovely aromas of stone fruit and pear, with salty mineral notes. This is a lean-bodied white that prioritizes primary fruit; however, Tenuta le Calcinaie boasts more textural richness and depth than most. It's a great choice for fried seafood and a great value to boot.
Le Calcinaie	Vernaccia di San Gimignano Toscana	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2022	06/2023 Review The 2022 Vernaccia di San Gimignano is terrific. Rich and layered, with plenty of vibrancy, the 2022 has plenty to recommend it. Lemon confit, white pepper, jasmine and lime open nicely. This is a pretty rich style, but it works.
Le Calcinaie	Vernaccia di San Gimignano Toscana	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2022	06/2023 Review The 2022 Vernaccia di San Gimignano is terrific. Rich and layered, with plenty of vibrancy, the 2022 has plenty to recommend it. Lemon confit, white pepper, jasmine and lime open nicely. This is a pretty rich style, but it works.
Le Calcinaie	Vernaccia di San Gimignano Toscana	DC - Decanter	92 Points	2020	06/2024 Review The 2020 is another example of Simone Santini's beautifully pure, focused and elegant style of Vernaccia di San Gimignano. Delicate aromas and flavors of white flowers, honeysuckle and green apple drift across the nose and palate. It is soft and gentle in the mouth with a juicy, fresh finish and an appealing savory, mineral note. Delightful summer drinking and great with light pasta and fish dishes.
Le Calcinaie	Vernaccia di San Gimignano Toscana	WS - Wine Spectator	90 Points	2024	07/2025 Review Peach, almond and floral aromas and flavors mark this juicy, plump white. Charming and balanced, with fine length and a salty, mineral finish. Drink now.
Il Palazzino	Vin Santo del Chianti Classico	VS - Vinous	96 Points	2004	07/2018 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	95 Points	2007	06/2022 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.
Il Palazzino	Vin Santo del Chianti Classico	VS - Vinous	96 Points	2013	06/2024 Review The 2013 Vin Santo del Chianti Classico is a magical wine that shows how compelling Vin Santo can be, especially when it is aged at a leisurely pace. Spice, ginger, brown sugar and dried figs all soar out of the glass. Rich and exotic in its flavor profile the 2013 remains light on tis fee thanks to the bright acids that pull everything together. Superb.
Barbicaia	Vino Nobile di Montepulciano	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2020	11/2023 Review Aromas of cherries and currants with hints of red spices, nutmeg and wet earth. Medium- to full-bodied with firm, chalky tannins and juicy red fruit underneath. A little chewy at the end. Drink or hold.
Barbicaia	Vino Nobile di Montepulciano	WA - Wine Advocate	91 Points	2019	12/2023 Review The Barbicaia 2019 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano shows bright freshness and lots of tart, lively fruit. This is a great interpretation of the vintage that maintains the acidity of Sangiovese, as well as those fun aromas of wild berry, rose, spice and scorched earth. The wine is lean to the palate, but there is lots of energy in this limited release. Just 1,800 bottles were produced.
Barbicaia	Vino Nobile di Montepulciano	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2021	02/2025 Review Dusty and floral, the 2021 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano opens with a cascade of rose petals, ground cloves and dried black cherries. lt's round and soothingly soft with a saline mineral tinge offset by a core of ripe red and hints of blue fruit. This firms up nicely through the long, staining and classically dry finish, leaving a touch of lingering fine tannins.
Guidotti	Vino Nobile di Montepulciano	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2020	11/2023 Review This is toasty and spiced with ripe dark fruit, hints of walnuts and moist earth. Medium-bodied, firm and a little chewy with chalky texture to the tannins and a tight, earthy finish. Drink or hold.
Guidotti	Vino Nobile di Montepulciano	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2021	11/2024 Review A restrained nose full of smoky tones and licorice with dark and elegant cherry fruit, a lot of potpourri and vibrant depth. Full-bodied, this has a woven palate, vivid orange peel and dried fruits with lifted acidity. Tight yet good finish. Drink or hold.
Guidotti	Vino Nobile di Montepulciano	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2021	02/2025 Review The 2021 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is sweetly spiced and airy on the nose, mixing black cherry, violet and clove notes. It's soft and supple, with cool-toned acidity and mineral-laced wild berry fruit hints that slowly saturate toward the close. The 2021 tapers off with admirable length and concentration yet still fresh, leaving a twist of licorice to linger.
Barbicaia	Vino Nobile di Montepulciano La Ripa	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2020	06/2024 Review Roasted rosemary, spice box, sweet berry fruit and olive tapenade on the nose. It’s full-bodied, creamy and spicy, with ripe and softened tannins. Drink or hold.
Barbicaia	Vino Nobile di Montepulciano La Ripa	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2021	02/2025 Review The 2021 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano La Ripa is understated, with a gentle whiff of mentholated herbs giving way to hints of dried strawberries and saddle leather. lt's silky smooth and quite polished in feel, taking on tension as crisp minerai tones and brisk acidity mingle toward the close. This tapers off with a tinge of sour citrus and excellent length, leaving edgy tannins that frame the experience remarkably well.

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