"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 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
New from Casa Castillo, this comes from younger Monastrell (85%) and Garnacha vines, fermented with about one third whole bunches and indigenous yeasts. Youthful with lovely freshness, layered with dark fruit, and exceptionally... 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 Le Prieure has a sophisticated and beautifully defined bouquet with perfumed red cherry, crushed strawberry scents, seamlessly integrated oak, and just a background sous-bois aroma. The palate is very well balanced with... Read More
Christopher Deas, Italian Wine Merchants: "There is no denying this is a generous and concentrated red wine bordering on the exotic that begins with that softer glycerin texture that is often a signature of Priorat, but with aeration... Read More
Christopher Deas, Italian Wine Merchants: "There is no denying this is a generous and concentrated red wine bordering on the exotic that begins with that softer glycerin texture that is often a signature of Priorat, but with aeration... Read More
There is ample citrus influence on the exuberantly fresh aromas just slice green apples and a hint of quinine character. The racy, intense and well-detailed flavors also exude a refreshing salinity on the bright, clean and very... Read More
Big, bold, and mineral-laden, the Aglianico explodes from the glass in a shower of sun-warmed berries and plums, new leather, olive tapenade, smoky minerals, and pressed potpourri. Chewy tannins cling to the cheeks; keen acidity... Read More