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 motto of the Giuseppe Mascarello e Figlio estate-"Only the memory of the past can open the way to the future"-provides a succinct articulation of this historic house's defining philosophy. Giuseppe Mascarello established... Read More
The quality of the red Sulcitane grapes, not only in terms of color, but also for the smoothness of its soluble compounds - from the tannins to the consistently low and elegant acidity and the smoothness of its main components.... Read More
2019 Roger
Sabon Chateauneuf du Pape Le Secret de Sabon
100 points Jeb Dunnuck:"The
tiny production 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape Le Secret Des Sabon is a field blend
of mostly Grenache brought up all in wooden tronconique barrels.... Read More
Chris Deas, Italian Wine Merchants: "WOW, what a wine! The nose alone transports you to the Bolgheri coastline, and the bouquet is among the most pronounced we have experienced in this wine. The slightly cooler and more classic... Read More
Bruno, Carlo, and Giorgio Rivetti are the three brothers behind the famed La Spinetta estate, which was founded by their parents in 1977. La Spinetta has become a modern Italian superstar winery, producing some of Piemonte's... Read More
Tormaresca Note: "Intense ruby red color with violet reflections. The nose is rich and complex: intense notes of morello cherries, cherries in alcohol and dried plums are combined with delicate sensations of licorice, vanilla,... Read More
With it's expansive boutique of sour cherries, dark forest fruits and spicy notes the Valdicava Rosso is well structured full of juicy tannins on the palete and a remarkable finish.