The '15 Barolo Romirasco weds opulence with energy, intensity with focus, and lushness with liveliness--it's a wonderful wine that celebrates the ripeness of its vintage with polish and sophistication. Luscious red and... Read More
The 2019 Barolo Monfortino Riserva is a towering, utterly majestic expression of Nebbiolo and one of the most important wines of the vintage—not only in Barolo, but globally. Sourced exclusively from the highest-performing parcels... Read More
Bright pink in the glass, this '15 bottling offers electric elegance, bursting with red berries and citrus fruits, spice and wildflowers. Dry and fleshy, this Marcillac rose offers bitter cherry and raspberry flavors, making... Read More
This 2015 bottling begins with floral and citrus aromas, layered with a hint of matchstick (a classic flinty note), leading to a concentrated and well-detailed palate with subtle minerality and focused precision. Wine‑Searcher... Read More
The 2015 Dominus is widely regarded as a benchmark vintage for the estate. The blend (86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit Verdot, 5% Cabernet Franc) opens with an extraordinary nose of wild blueberries, crushed blackberries,... Read More
The roots of the Colombini family in Toscana go back to 1592, and their tradition of excellence in winemaking began in 1790 with the founding of the Fattoria dei Barbi. It was in the 1960's that Francesca Cinelli Colombini... Read More
Christopher Deas, Italian Wine Merchants: “As for the 2015 Riserva, right from the pull of the cork, the intoxicating aromatics of Nebbiolo grab you by the nose hairs and pull you in. On the palate this is some serious old school... Read More
This 2015 Rancia is widely celebrated for its depth and elegance. It delivers a rich bouquet of dark plum, blackberry pie, cedar, tobacco, violet, and Tuscan brush, all underpinned by dusted tannins and vibrant acidity. Critics... Read More
Luciano Sandrone is often labeled a modernist because he opts for
shorter macerations, the use of some new oak, and shorter aging
requirements for his wines. However, that is only half the equation.
Here, the craftsman respects... Read More
Luciano Sandrone is often labeled a modernist because he opts for
shorter macerations, the use of some new oak, and shorter aging
requirements for his wines. However, that is only half the equation.
Here, the craftsman respects... Read More
Tenuta Fontodi is Chianti's class act: The winery's renowned crus are Flaccianello and Vigna del Sorbo, and the Chianti Classico is unflinchingly reliable. Tenuta Fontodi is one of many existing estates that can trace... Read More
While rooted in the tradition of the Langhe, Angelo Gaja has enriched this foundation with an openminded sensibility that marries traditional practices and technological innovation, thereby extending Piemonte’s international... Read More
A lot has changed in the legendary wine-making region of Piemonte. Over the past two decades a new wave of producers has emerged in the region, revealing different personalities of the majestic nebbiolo grape. And to their credit,... Read More
A lot has changed in the legendary wine-making region of Piemonte. Over the past two decades a new wave of producers has emerged in the region, revealing different personalities of the majestic nebbiolo grape. And to their credit,... Read More
Clay amphorae are believed by many to be the first tanks ever to hold wine—historians have used documents from Georgia (formerly in the USSR) to verify that winemakers have used this ancient practice for more than 4,000 years.... Read More
 This is a powerhouse Syrah: dense blackberry, black cherry, smoke, licorice, espresso, and crushed stone notes emerge from the glass. On the palate it is bold and concentrated, with firm, ripe tannins and a structure built... Read More
The Hermitage La Chapelle 2015 is a monumental expression of Syrah, born from an outstanding Rhône vintage that delivered both concentration and precision. Deep and brooding in color, it unfolds with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry,... Read More
The 2015 Montefico Vigna Bric Mentina opens with a vivid bouquet of wild cherry, rose petal, dried herbs, licorice and subtle forest floor. On the palate the wine strikes a compelling balance between ripe Nebbiolo fruit and... Read More
The 2015 Montestefano opens with aromas of wild cherry, dried rose petals, tar and gentle graphite minerality, layered with underbrush and a hint of licorice. On the palate it offers a balanced structure—bright acidity, fine‑grained... Read More