2015 saw an exceptional growing year in Barbaresco, and Luigi Giordano's '15 Barbaresco Asili is an exceptional wine. Pressed rose petals, warm earth, crushed herbs, peppery spices, and touches of leather and black tea... Read More
The 2019 vintage is an exceptional release that perfectly illustrates the estate’s strengths. It opens with deep aromas of cassis, blackberry, cedar, and tobacco, layered with subtle floral and mineral notes. On the palate,... Read More
The color of the wine is a very deep garnet red, almost black. On the nose are black fruits with spices and ink overtones. The tannins are at the same time powerful and velvety. Smoky and pepper overtones are wonderful expressions... Read More
The color of the wine is a very deep garnet red, almost black. On the nose are black fruits with spices and ink overtones. The tannins are at the same time powerful and velvety. Smoky and pepper overtones are wonderful expressions... Read More
The color of the wine is a very deep garnet red, almost black. On the nose are black fruits with spices and ink overtones. The tannins are at the same time powerful and velvety. Smoky and pepper overtones are wonderful expressions... Read More
This 2010 Le Pavillon plunges deeply into the Hermitage granite hillside, sourced from vines over 90 years old on the “Le Pavillon” parcel. In the glass it appears deep garnet with purple tinges. The nose opens with... Read More
Harvested from the deep, glacial‑derived alluvial terrace of the Hermitage hill, this 2022 vines produce a wine of bold amplitude and remarkable purity. On the nose it opens with layers of mulberries, black cherries, tar, roasted... Read More
You hear about Sassicaia and Tignanello pretty often, the first and second productions, respectively, in the Super-Tuscan category (though some dispute that order). However, the aftermath’s spate of Super-Tuscan releases tends... Read More
The 1996 Paleo Rosso is a mature, expressive wine built from 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Sangiovese, and 5% Cabernet Franc. It shows aromas of violet, sour cherry, cedar, sweet licorice, and tobacco, with ashy undertones and... Read More
A warm, expressive vintage tamed by skillful winemaking: it offers stewed plum, prune, licorice, bruised red apple, tobacco, and leather notes. Softening with age, it remains balanced and nuanced, with a savory finish and hints... Read More
You hear about Sassicaia and Tignanello pretty often, the first and second productions, respectively, in the Super-Tuscan category (though some dispute that order). However, the aftermath’s spate of Super-Tuscan releases tends... Read More
You hear about Sassicaia and Tignanello pretty often, the first and second productions, respectively, in the Super-Tuscan category (though some dispute that order). However, the aftermath’s spate of Super-Tuscan releases tends... Read More
It’s not just Merlot, however, that distinguishes Le Macchiole. While many Bolgheri producers root their production in the Bordeaux paradigm, Le Macchiole has established a niche in the single-varietal genre. It’s also gone... Read More
You hear about Sassicaia and Tignanello pretty often, the first and second productions, respectively, in the Super-Tuscan category (though some dispute that order). However, the aftermath’s spate of Super-Tuscan releases tends... Read More
You hear about Sassicaia and Tignanello pretty often, the first and second productions, respectively, in the Super-Tuscan category (though some dispute that order). However, the aftermath’s spate of Super-Tuscan releases tends... Read More
You hear about Sassicaia and Tignanello pretty often, the first and second productions, respectively, in the Super-Tuscan category (though some dispute that order). However, the aftermath’s spate of Super-Tuscan releases tends... Read More
The 1971 Barolo Brunate from Marcarini is a profound expression of one of Barolo’s most lauded vineyards in an exceptional vintage. With over five decades of bottle age, this wine is a study in graceful evolution and aromatic... Read More
This Auslese from the Würzgarten site likely opens with aromas of ripe orchard fruit, honeyed apricot, candied citrus peel, and a subtle spice/pepper note grounded by slate minerality. On the palate, expect a sweet yet poised... Read More
The 2019 Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Auslese Gold Cap greets the nose with layered aromas of apricot preserves, candied citrus, honeysuckle, and warm spice, woven with slate and wet stone minerality. On the palate it is generous yet finely... Read More