Wine Advocate (94)

The Tenute Cisa Asinari dei Marchesi di Gresy 2010 Langhe Virtus is a blend of 60% Barbera and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine is always a late release, and there's a big risk to that with so much bottle and vintage variation to account for. However, this 2010 expression has all its ducks in a row. The bouquet is concentrated and thick, with plenty of power and depth. The bouquet shows dark fruit, with licorice, camphor ash and ink. This is a treat for people who love the magic of old wines. Exactly 8,433 bottles were made.

Delight in the refined palate of the Tenute Girolamo Conte Giangirolamo 2019, an exquisite embodiment of Italian viticultural mastery. This exceptional wine comes from the skilful hands of Tenute Girolamo, a renowned producer nestled on the sun-soaked slopes of Puglia's Itria Valley. Crafted from a sublime blend of Primitivo and Negroamaro grapes, the wine boasts an unparalleled complexity. The bottle opens with a captivating bouquet of piquant red fruits and spices, paving the way to a palate brimming with robust tannins and a lingering finish.

Aged exquisitely in oak for 12 months, the Tenute Girolamo Conte Giangirolamo 2019 portrays a depth and intensity of flavour that mirrors its passion-infused production. A crystalline ruby red in hue, each sip is a journey through the vitality and heritage of an Italian vineyard. A truly indulgent experience for discerning wine connoisseurs, the Tenute Girolamo Conte Giangirolamo 2019 is a testament to the timeless art of fine winemaking.

Vinous (95)

The 2016 Boca is fabulous. A burst of sweet red cherry, cedar, tobacco, leather, woodsy and earthy notes gives the Guardasole Boca a real sense of assertiveness. Powerful and exuberant, yet within the classic framework of Boca, the 2016 has an untamed, wild personality that is impossible to miss. Readers need to spend some time with the 2016, as it has a lot to say. The 2016 is complex and introverted, but there is a lot going on. I would be tempted to cellar it for a few years, as the tannins are a bit overpowering today.

Vinous (88)

The 2017 Boca is dominated by strong savory, earthy and feral notes, while the fruit is dried out and pushed into the background. It is not my favorite wine in this range.

Vinous (90)

The 2018 Boca is an ethereal wine. Sweet red cherry fruit, blood orange, sage, mint and dried flowers all grace this mid-weight, expressive Boca. The 2018 is exotic, beguiling and full of character.

Vinous (96)

The 2013 San Sebastiano allo Zoppo is a wine of tremendous structure and bearing. Regal in the glass, the 2013 offers up an exciting mélange of black cherry, incense, sweet pipe tobacco, spice, orange zest and crushed flowers. Deep and packed, yet also wonderfully translucent the San Sebastiano allo Zoppo expresses all the magic of Nebbiolo in Lessona. This is a tremendous edition of one of the region's very top wines. Don't miss it.

Vinous (94+)

The 2019 Terlaner Riserva Nova Domus opens slowly in the glass, but is worth the wait, as a delicate mix of pretty spring flowers, wet slate, crushed pear and hints of lime zests waft up from the glass. It’s silky and round in feel. Lifting acidity and minerals energize the expression as savory spices and rich orchard fruits flesh out across the palate. There’s amazing dimension and youthful density here, all in a harmonious state, as the 2019 tapers off lightly structured and with a penetrating citrus intensity that lingers. There’s much more beneath the surface here, which only cellaring with unlock. A stunning Nova Domus. This is a blend of 60% Pinot Bianco, 30% Chardonnay and 10% Sauvignon.

Vinous (93)

The 2021 Terlaner Riserva Cuvée Nova Domus lifts up with an airy bouquet that blends ground ginger with dusty dried flowers, crushed green apples and spice aromas. This washes across the palate with silky textures and ripe orchard fruits. Sour citrus notes add contrast, guided by brisk acidity. The 2021 finishes full of youthful tension and lightly tannic, leaving a spicy sensation and a bitter lemon rind tinge that class the taster back to the glass.

Wine Advocate (95)

The Cantina Terlano 2018 Alto Adige Pinot Noir Riserva Monticol is fresh and even wild with forest bramble, tart cassis or cranberry. The winemaking style hones in on freshness and brightness, all this thanks to high-altitude mountain winemaking, with plenty of floral detailing focused on violet and Alpine wild flower. These results are fine and silky, and take note of that pretty freshness that gives lots of life and energy to the finish. Some 45,000 bottles were released. This is a Pinot Noir to serve with an Asiago cheese made in the Alps.

James Suckling (94)

What a beautiful fragrance this very elegant Alpine pinot noir has! Fine red-berry and dried orange-peel aromas with delicate spice from oak. Wonderful integration of generous body and fine tannins, building gently at the long, structured finish. From vineyards between 500 and 600 meters above sea level. Drink or hold.

Vinous (93)

The 2022 Sauvignon Blanc Quarz is youthfully coy, opening with an airy bouquet that mixes crushed rocks with dried flowers, hints of petrol and nectarines. This is pure pleasure on the palate, soft and round, with juicy acidity and ripe citrus-tinged orchard fruits that swirl as salty mineral tones penetrate deeply. The 2022 finishes with outstanding length and tension, leaving hints of sour melon and a tart lemon rind tinge. The 2022 is intense and built for the cellar.

Vinous (90)

A bouquet of smoky crushed stone, exotic florals, honeydew and hints of sweet smoke make the 2021 Terlaner Cuvée impossible to ignore. It’s silky and pliant, with zesty acidity motivating its tart orchard fruits, as savory spices penetrate deeply. This leaves the palate saturated in primary concentration, adding a youthful tension; however, the mouth is left watering for another sip. The perfumed finale seals the deal on this high-energy Terlaner Cuvée. This is a blend of 60% Pinot Bianco, 30% Chardonnay and 10% Sauvignon Blanc.

Vinous (94)

Anyone who hasn’t yet experienced the white wines of Cantina Terlano is in for a revelation. These rank among the finest white wines in the world. While the Terlaner Grande Cuvée Primo often steals the spotlight, the Pinot Bianco Riserva Vorberg offers remarkable complexity and quality at a much more accessible price. This is the bottle I reach for to fill my own cellar. Place it alongside a Premier Cru white Burgundy for a thrilling comparison.

The Terre Nere Brunello di Montalcino 2010 is a fine specimen from the golden 2010 vintage, produced in the heart of Tuscany's Montalcino commune. This prized wine is an elegant embodiment of Terre Nere's spirited dedication to exceptional winemaking. It exhibits a deep garnet hue, exuding sumptuous aromas of ripe cherries, plums and violets underpinned by earthy, spicy undertones.

Created from 100% Sangiovese Grosso, the grapes undergo meticulous selection, fermentation in concrete tanks, and maturation in Slovenian oak barrels for its distinctive character. Its complex flavour profile reveals layers of luscious dark fruits, balanced by mature tannins and an enduring minerality, culminating in an exemplary finish.

Known for their uncompromising quality, the Terre Nere estate ensures that every bottle of their Brunello di Montalcino 2010 captures the spirit of the land, a testament to the rich Tuscan terroir. Savour this remarkable wine, and let the Terre Nere Brunello di Montalcino 2010 transport you to the sun-drenched vineyards of Italy.

Vinous (95)

The 2018 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colle Vota is darkly alluring and intense, with a bouquet of cedar box, clove, crushed rocks, dried flowers, plum skins and blackcurrants plus complexities of curry leaf. The palate is nearly creamy, with violet florals, incense, a subtle herbal flair and citrus hints that elevate ripe wild berry fruit. A pulse of vibrant acidity keeps this lively throughout. Nuances of blood orange, dark chocolate and exotic spice linger long in a frame of sweet tannins. The 2018 is coming along beautifully and in a wonderful place right now.