Giovanni di Piero Antinori joined the Florentine Guild of Vintners in 1385, beginning an enological legacy that has lasted over 26 generations. Throughout the company's history, it has remained family-owned and operated. Today,... Read More
This 2007 “Pagliaro”, from Paolo Bea’s revered hilltop vineyard at ~1,300 ft elevation, is crafted from 100 % Sagrantino and displays a deep garnet‑ruby colour. On the nose it offers intense aromas of blackberry jam,... Read More
The 2007 Magari offers a complex nose of grilled herbs, menthol, dark fruits, and spice. On the palate it is smooth and rich, with layered cherry, tobacco, and subtle oak tones seamlessly integrated.Â
The 2007 Château d’Yquem half‑bottle offers a complex, layered bouquet of candied apricot, honeyed pineapple, saffron, and exotic spice, with hints of ginger and orange zest emerging over time. On the palate it is rich... Read More
The 2007 Château L’Évangile is a graceful and fully expressive Pomerol from a cooler, earlier-drinking vintage that emphasizes finesse over power. Predominantly Merlot with a smaller percentage of Cabernet Franc, the wine... Read More
The 2007 Brunello di Montalcino from Col d’Orcia is a warm-vintage expression that balances richness with the estate’s signature restraint. Aromas of ripe cherry, plum, dried rose, tobacco, and gentle spice emerge from the... Read More
Cantina Conterno began in 1908 when Grandfather Giovanni Conterno
started making wines. While not technically labeled Monfortino at the
time, the now legendary riserva was born in 1915 when Giovanni placed
emphasis on premium... Read More
The 2007 Clos de la Roche from Ponsot (Vieilles Vignes) opens with an intense bouquet of black plum, truffle, venison, and graphite, layered beneath hints of cedar, sanguine herbs, and the darkest cherries. On the palate it... Read More
Times were tough in Piemonte in the early ’90s, as the area had been challenged by a succession of less-than-stellar vintages (prior, of course, to the six-year streak that ran from ’95 to ’01). It started Gaja thinking... Read More
Times were tough in Piemonte in the early ’90s, as the area had been challenged by a succession of less-than-stellar vintages (prior, of course, to the six-year streak that ran from ’95 to ’01). It started Gaja thinking... Read More
This 2007 Reserva shows a refined, classic Rioja profile with 75% Tempranillo, supplemented by Garnacha, Graciano, and Mazuelo. The nose offers reserved but complex aromas of dried cherry, cedar, leather, tobacco, wild herbs,... Read More
Upon release, the '07 Chevalier-Montrachet Les Demoiselles Grand Cru won praise for its sophistication, verve, refinement and accessibility--and its maker, the renowned Jacques Lardiere considered it his favorite white from... Read More
The estate's basic Barolo, created from grapes grown in all of the Massolino vineyards, has been in production since 1911 and is still consistent in its excellent quality, even in difficult vintages. The single-vineyard Barolo... Read More
The 2007 Taurasi Radici Riserva is a bold and expressive interpretation of Aglianico, shaped by a warm vintage that delivered ripe fruit yet retained the variety’s hallmark backbone. The bouquet is layered with aromas of dark... Read More
Located in the Rombone area of the Langhe, the Nada family estate was born when great-grandfather Carlo settled and dedicated himself to winemaking. He shared his passion with his son and his daughter-in-law Ada, after whom the... Read More
The 2007 Saffredi is deeply expressive, offering aromas of mocha, roasted coffee beans, grilled herbs, and dark fruit. On the palate it’s rich and textured, with polished fruit, subtle spice, and an enveloping finish—balanced,... Read More
Giuseppe Quintarelli is the Veneto's most important producer, renowned for his near-mythical Amarone, Recioto and the cult wine, Alzero. Although there are other fine Amarone producers, including Quintarelli's protegee,... Read More
The 2007 Big ’d Big displays a mature bouquet of rose, dried cherry, tar, licorice, and underbrush, with subtleties of sweet herbs and tobacco. The palate is firm and structured, featuring fine-grained tannins, persistent acidity,... Read More
You would expect that the producer of Redigaffi, one of the world’s most renowned Merlots, crafts that sought-after bottling in surroundings that signify and complement the wine’s prestige. You would expect, to be honest,... Read More