Pícaro del Águila Clarete 2020 is a fascinating revival of a nearly forgotten Spanish style, a true “clarete” blending red and white grapes from ancient co-planted vineyards. Predominantly Tempranillo and Albillo, it undergoes... Read More
"2020 was exceptionally dry, with 75% less rain than usual in the period between May and September, which resulted in an earlier harvest to produce a 2020 Almaviva with 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Carmenère (from Peumo), 6% Cabernet... Read More
The 2020 shows layers of golden apple, pear, lemon curd, toasted hazelnut, and subtle spice. On the palate it is rich but balanced: creamy texture meets vibrant acidity, with a chalky mineral thread and a long, refined finish.
The 2020 vintage opens with a reserved nose of black cherry skin, crushed rocks, dried sage, and iron-rich earth. On the palate, it is coiled and precise, offering sinewy tannins, taut acidity, and a tension that demands time... Read More
The 2019 Pagliaro is deeply tannic, dense, and powerfully concentrated, with dark fruits like blackberry, black cherry, and plum, plus exotic spices, leather, tobacco, and mineral lift. It finishes long, layered, and structured... Read More
The San Valentino Umbria Rosso 2020 is a vibrant and characterful blend dominated by Sangiovese with supporting local varieties. The nose reveals red cherry, wild strawberry, dried herbs, and earthy notes, layered with subtle... Read More
Deep in color, this wine reveals intense aromas of ripe black cherry, clove, vanilla, cocoa, and forest floor. On the palate, polished tannins meet vibrant acidity and a refined mid-palate, with flavors of plum, spice, and toasted... Read More
The 2020 Torre Muga opens with concentrated aromas of black cherry, cassis, plum, baking spice, graphite, and toasty oak. On the palate it is full-bodied and rich yet poised—firm but silky tannins frame ripe dark fruit, hints... Read More
The entire estate was initially designated for cereal and corn production, but in 1980, Francesco Calderone inherited the land that his grandfather had purchased in 1900 and established the Buceci estate. He proceeded to plant... Read More
The 2020 Caprili Brunello di Montalcino is a poised and terroir-faithful expression of Sangiovese from a vintage that required precision and patience. The 2020 growing season was marked by early heat and a dry summer, but careful... Read More
The 2020 Quinta da Leda opens with intense aromas of dried fruit, almond, hazelnut, lavender, cedar, and menthol, layered over deeper black fruit notes. On the palate it is full‑bodied yet balanced, with lively, well-integrated... Read More
Christopher Deas, Italian Wine Merchants: “For the IWM Team, this is an expression that truly captures the Burgundian side of Sangiovese. We are often too quick to compare Barolo to Burgundy, but it is often Sangiovese and Brunello... Read More
This 2020 vintage comes from the famous “Monier de la Sizeranne” single‑vineyard site on Hermitage’s steep granite and alluvial slopes. On the nose it opens with black‑currant, raspberry and blackberry fruit,... Read More
This 100 % Marsanne from the steep, clay‑limestone and granitic soils of the “Hongrie” lieu‑dit in the AOP Saint‑Péray opens in the glass with a golden yellow colour with green flashes. The nose is fresh and inviting,... Read More
The attention-seeking nose grabs you due to all of its honeysuckle, candied pineapple, orange blossoms, apricots, and mango drizzled with honey, and spice. The wine is perfectly balanced between all of its sweetness and vibrancy,... Read More
The attention-seeking nose grabs you due to all of its honeysuckle, candied pineapple, orange blossoms, apricots, and mango drizzled with honey, and spice. The wine is perfectly balanced between all of its sweetness and vibrancy,... Read More
The 2020 vintage presents a deep garnet core with a nuanced bouquet of black‑raspberry, cassis, violet petals, licorice, pencil shavings and subtle black truffle. On the palate the wine is medium‑ to full‑bodied with seamless... Read More