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Emanating from the exquisite vineyards of Romagna, the Balia Zola Redinoce Sangiovese Romagna 2017 is a truly exceptional selection. Cultivated by the esteemed Balia Zola, a vineyard renowned for its attention to detail and dedication to the tradition of winemaking, this splendid vintage sings with the heart of Italy. A classic expression of Sangiovese, it embraces the character of its terroir.
The wine is fermented and aged meticulously, respecting the unique characteristics of the Sangiovese grape. With a deep ruby hue, the wine exhibits an alluring composition of bright cherry and red berry aromas, coupled with captivating earthy undertones and delicate tannins. On the palate, it bursts with an intricate layering of flavours, from energising fruit undertones to an elegant, lingering finish.
The Balia Zola Redinoce Sangiovese Romagna 2017 is an unmissable treasure for collectors and oenophiles, a testament to the superior quality and craft of traditional Romagna winemaking.
Inc. TAX€183.34 -
James Suckling (95)
Lots of plum and dark-berry character with citrus, cedar and sandalwood. Very pure sangiovese. Full-bodied with firm, racy tannins and cool, vivid fruit at the finish. Some mineral, tar and steel undertones. Needs time to open and soften. Better than the 2015. Try after 2023.Inc. TAX€420.23 -
(6x75cl) 2019Inc. TAX€319.01 -
James Suckling (97)
Lots of dried bark, cinnamon stick, forest floor and earth add to an impression of dried cherries and sandalwood. But there are also hints of caramelized oranges and preserved lemons. The attack on the palate takes immediate effect; the powerful tannins pucker the edges of the mouth with imposing depth, but equally fascinating detail. This is a robust, take-no-hostages style of Brunello with a modern twist of finesse and tension. Drink from 2025.Inc. TAX€396.23 -
(6x75cl) 2016
James Suckling (96)
Cool and perfumed 2016 Brunello with black cherries, flowers and crushed stones. Medium to full body with firm, chewy tannins, yet polished and very silky. Mineral and seaweed undertones. Just a hint of bitterness. Drink after 2023.Inc. TAX€471.34 -
(6x75cl) 2019Vinous (90)
The 2019 Rosso di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura opens with a bouquet of sweet violets giving way to dried black cherries, allspice and a hint of mocha. Its creamy textures flesh out across the palate with ease, as mineral-tinged red and black fruits slowly saturate, adding tension toward the close. The 2019 finishes with length yet tannic, leaving bitter citrus nuances and tart wildberries to linger on. It will be a number of years before readers can fully enjoy this powerful vintage of Poggio alle Mura.Inc. TAX€512.14 -
Inc. TAX€412.18 -
Inc. TAX€1,034.95 -
James Suckling (97)
A riserva with so much structure and tension. A full body that shows dried fruit and mushroom flavors. Walnut soil, too. So long and powerful. A glorious wine. Wine for the long term. Drink in 2017.Inc. TAX€722.88 -
James Suckling (97)
Extremely complex aromas of cedar, mushroom and walnut highlighting the cherry and flowers. The palate is full and complete with ultra-fine and caressing tannins that are truly silky. It’s still very young, but shows beauty and seduction. Try after 2020.Inc. TAX€727.68 -
(6x75cl) 2015Wine Advocate (96)
The Castello Banfi 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio all'Oro is the top-shelf wine and shows careful integration and well-managed intensity. It opens to tart berry fruit, cassis and sour cherry. As it reveals itself in the glass, it begins to slowly deliver more spice, smoke and tar. All these various elements come together with balance and harmony, although these 2015 Riservas remain plumper and richer compared to their counterparts from 2016. Wait a few more years before opening this bottle; it needs more time. Some 27,000 bottles were made, and this wine will be released in September 2021.Inc. TAX€885.59 -
Inc. TAX€294.48 -
Jancis Robinson (17+)
Chiavennasca and 5–6% Rossola. (The DOC regulations stipulate at least 90% Chiavennasca (Nebbiolo).) Vineyard planted in the 1930s. Concentrated mid ruby. Perfumed, deep and concentrated nose, with a hint of savoury spice. Well-stitched, more rounded and a little less edgy than the Sol, but with impressive juicy, fluid red fruit and long, finely chiselled tannins. Very long, elegant and supple. (WS)Inc. TAX€127.12 -
Jancis Robinson (17+)
Chiavennasca and 5–6% Rossola. (The DOC regulations stipulate at least 90% Chiavennasca (Nebbiolo).) Vineyard planted in the 1930s. Concentrated mid ruby. Perfumed, deep and concentrated nose, with a hint of savoury spice. Well-stitched, more rounded and a little less edgy than the Sol, but with impressive juicy, fluid red fruit and long, finely chiselled tannins. Very long, elegant and supple. (WS)Inc. TAX€297.34 -
Inc. TAX€128.32 -
Inc. TAX€299.74 -
Inc. TAX€196.57 -
Jancis Robinson (17+)
Field blend of Chiavennasca (Nebbiolo), Rossola, Pignola, Brugnola and Negrera, all rare local varieties. Fermented in stainless steel with indigenous yeast without added SO2 (which is added only at bottling). Total of 20 days on the skins. Part of the wine was aged on the fine lees in stainless steel and part in concrete. ‘We macerate for a shorter time in warm years, but longer in cooler years to get softer tannins. In warmer years there is just no need and with longer maceration in warm years you lose freshness.’ Cask sample 1: Youthful mid ruby. Pure and focused red-fruit nose with a little lift and a hint of raw meat. Succulent and a little vibrant on the attack. Savoury, sappy, red-fruit finish with soft, coating tannins. Refreshing and original. Cask sample 2: Just mid ruby. A little deeper with minerally, earthy notes and hints of iron. Vibrant, lifted raspberry fruit and sandpapery tannins. Truly complementary to cask sample 1. (WS)Inc. TAX€70.32 -
Jancis Robinson (17+)
Field blend of Chiavennasca (Nebbiolo), Rossola, Pignola, Brugnola and Negrera, all rare local varieties. Fermented in stainless steel with indigenous yeast without added SO2 (which is added only at bottling). Total of 20 days on the skins. Part of the wine was aged on the fine lees in stainless steel and part in concrete. ‘We macerate for a shorter time in warm years, but longer in cooler years to get softer tannins. In warmer years there is just no need and with longer maceration in warm years you lose freshness.’ Cask sample 1: Youthful mid ruby. Pure and focused red-fruit nose with a little lift and a hint of raw meat. Succulent and a little vibrant on the attack. Savoury, sappy, red-fruit finish with soft, coating tannins. Refreshing and original. Cask sample 2: Just mid ruby. A little deeper with minerally, earthy notes and hints of iron. Vibrant, lifted raspberry fruit and sandpapery tannins. Truly complementary to cask sample 1. (WS)Inc. TAX€224.17 -
Inc. TAX€77.52 -
Inc. TAX€209.77 -
Inc. TAX€267.34 -
Jancis Robinson (17+)
Same winemaking as the regular Valtellina. Cask sample. Lustrous mid ruby. Really pretty perfumed nose with great focus. Concentrated but fine. Succulent, minerally fruit with a saline note on the finish. Fine, long-lasting, clinging tannins. (WS)Inc. TAX€92.32 -
Jancis Robinson (17+)
Same winemaking as the regular Valtellina. Cask sample. Lustrous mid ruby. Really pretty perfumed nose with great focus. Concentrated but fine. Succulent, minerally fruit with a saline note on the finish. Fine, long-lasting, clinging tannins. (WS)Inc. TAX€267.34 -
Inc. TAX€93.52 -
Inc. TAX€268.54 -
Inc. TAX€119.92 -
Inc. TAX€359.74
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Wine Enthusiast (97)
Truffle, underbrush, new leather, wild berry and violet aromas are front and center on this gorgeous, full-bodied red. The taut, vibrant palate combines power and grace, delivering crushed red cherry, cranberry, white pepper and tobacco. It's young but impeccably balanced, with firm noble tannins and bright acidity. Hold to give it time to fully develop. Drink 2023–2043.Inc. TAX€422.39 -
Vinous (96)
Good full ruby-red. Captivating nose combines, ripe red cherry, black plum, minerals, herbs, mocha and sexy brown spices. Juicy and sweet, with refined, suave blackberry, raspberry, minerals and tobacco flavors dominating. Finishes extremely long, with a steely quality, fine-grained tannins and a multifaceted personality. Another great Brunello from Baricci.Inc. TAX€420.94
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Emanating from the exquisite vineyards of Romagna, the Balia Zola Redinoce Sangiovese Romagna 2017 is a truly exceptional selection. Cultivated by the esteemed Balia Zola, a vineyard renowned for its attention to detail and dedication to the tradition of winemaking, this splendid vintage sings with the heart of Italy. A classic expression of Sangiovese, it embraces the character of its terroir.
The wine is fermented and aged meticulously, respecting the unique characteristics of the Sangiovese grape. With a deep ruby hue, the wine exhibits an alluring composition of bright cherry and red berry aromas, coupled with captivating earthy undertones and delicate tannins. On the palate, it bursts with an intricate layering of flavours, from energising fruit undertones to an elegant, lingering finish.
The Balia Zola Redinoce Sangiovese Romagna 2017 is an unmissable treasure for collectors and oenophiles, a testament to the superior quality and craft of traditional Romagna winemaking.
In Bond€129.00 -
James Suckling (95)
Lots of plum and dark-berry character with citrus, cedar and sandalwood. Very pure sangiovese. Full-bodied with firm, racy tannins and cool, vivid fruit at the finish. Some mineral, tar and steel undertones. Needs time to open and soften. Better than the 2015. Try after 2023.In Bond€328.00 -
(6x75cl) 2019In Bond€243.00
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James Suckling (97)
Lots of dried bark, cinnamon stick, forest floor and earth add to an impression of dried cherries and sandalwood. But there are also hints of caramelized oranges and preserved lemons. The attack on the palate takes immediate effect; the powerful tannins pucker the edges of the mouth with imposing depth, but equally fascinating detail. This is a robust, take-no-hostages style of Brunello with a modern twist of finesse and tension. Drink from 2025.In Bond€308.00 -
(6x75cl) 2016
James Suckling (96)
Cool and perfumed 2016 Brunello with black cherries, flowers and crushed stones. Medium to full body with firm, chewy tannins, yet polished and very silky. Mineral and seaweed undertones. Just a hint of bitterness. Drink after 2023.In Bond€369.00 -
(6x75cl) 2019
Vinous (90)
The 2019 Rosso di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura opens with a bouquet of sweet violets giving way to dried black cherries, allspice and a hint of mocha. Its creamy textures flesh out across the palate with ease, as mineral-tinged red and black fruits slowly saturate, adding tension toward the close. The 2019 finishes with length yet tannic, leaving bitter citrus nuances and tart wildberries to linger on. It will be a number of years before readers can fully enjoy this powerful vintage of Poggio alle Mura.In Bond€403.00 -
In Bond€336.00
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In Bond€840.00
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James Suckling (97)
A riserva with so much structure and tension. A full body that shows dried fruit and mushroom flavors. Walnut soil, too. So long and powerful. A glorious wine. Wine for the long term. Drink in 2017.In Bond€581.00 -
James Suckling (97)
Extremely complex aromas of cedar, mushroom and walnut highlighting the cherry and flowers. The palate is full and complete with ultra-fine and caressing tannins that are truly silky. It’s still very young, but shows beauty and seduction. Try after 2020.In Bond€585.00 -
(6x75cl) 2015
Wine Advocate (96)
The Castello Banfi 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio all'Oro is the top-shelf wine and shows careful integration and well-managed intensity. It opens to tart berry fruit, cassis and sour cherry. As it reveals itself in the glass, it begins to slowly deliver more spice, smoke and tar. All these various elements come together with balance and harmony, although these 2015 Riservas remain plumper and richer compared to their counterparts from 2016. Wait a few more years before opening this bottle; it needs more time. Some 27,000 bottles were made, and this wine will be released in September 2021.In Bond€715.00 -
In Bond€224.00
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Jancis Robinson (17+)
Chiavennasca and 5–6% Rossola. (The DOC regulations stipulate at least 90% Chiavennasca (Nebbiolo).) Vineyard planted in the 1930s. Concentrated mid ruby. Perfumed, deep and concentrated nose, with a hint of savoury spice. Well-stitched, more rounded and a little less edgy than the Sol, but with impressive juicy, fluid red fruit and long, finely chiselled tannins. Very long, elegant and supple. (WS)In Bond€98.00 -
Jancis Robinson (17+)
Chiavennasca and 5–6% Rossola. (The DOC regulations stipulate at least 90% Chiavennasca (Nebbiolo).) Vineyard planted in the 1930s. Concentrated mid ruby. Perfumed, deep and concentrated nose, with a hint of savoury spice. Well-stitched, more rounded and a little less edgy than the Sol, but with impressive juicy, fluid red fruit and long, finely chiselled tannins. Very long, elegant and supple. (WS)In Bond€224.00 -
In Bond€99.00
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In Bond€226.00
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In Bond€144.00
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Jancis Robinson (17+)
Field blend of Chiavennasca (Nebbiolo), Rossola, Pignola, Brugnola and Negrera, all rare local varieties. Fermented in stainless steel with indigenous yeast without added SO2 (which is added only at bottling). Total of 20 days on the skins. Part of the wine was aged on the fine lees in stainless steel and part in concrete. ‘We macerate for a shorter time in warm years, but longer in cooler years to get softer tannins. In warmer years there is just no need and with longer maceration in warm years you lose freshness.’ Cask sample 1: Youthful mid ruby. Pure and focused red-fruit nose with a little lift and a hint of raw meat. Succulent and a little vibrant on the attack. Savoury, sappy, red-fruit finish with soft, coating tannins. Refreshing and original. Cask sample 2: Just mid ruby. A little deeper with minerally, earthy notes and hints of iron. Vibrant, lifted raspberry fruit and sandpapery tannins. Truly complementary to cask sample 1. (WS)In Bond€52.00 -
Jancis Robinson (17+)
Field blend of Chiavennasca (Nebbiolo), Rossola, Pignola, Brugnola and Negrera, all rare local varieties. Fermented in stainless steel with indigenous yeast without added SO2 (which is added only at bottling). Total of 20 days on the skins. Part of the wine was aged on the fine lees in stainless steel and part in concrete. ‘We macerate for a shorter time in warm years, but longer in cooler years to get softer tannins. In warmer years there is just no need and with longer maceration in warm years you lose freshness.’ Cask sample 1: Youthful mid ruby. Pure and focused red-fruit nose with a little lift and a hint of raw meat. Succulent and a little vibrant on the attack. Savoury, sappy, red-fruit finish with soft, coating tannins. Refreshing and original. Cask sample 2: Just mid ruby. A little deeper with minerally, earthy notes and hints of iron. Vibrant, lifted raspberry fruit and sandpapery tannins. Truly complementary to cask sample 1. (WS)In Bond€167.00 -
In Bond€58.00
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In Bond€155.00
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In Bond€199.00
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Jancis Robinson (17+)
Same winemaking as the regular Valtellina. Cask sample. Lustrous mid ruby. Really pretty perfumed nose with great focus. Concentrated but fine. Succulent, minerally fruit with a saline note on the finish. Fine, long-lasting, clinging tannins. (WS)In Bond€69.00 -
Jancis Robinson (17+)
Same winemaking as the regular Valtellina. Cask sample. Lustrous mid ruby. Really pretty perfumed nose with great focus. Concentrated but fine. Succulent, minerally fruit with a saline note on the finish. Fine, long-lasting, clinging tannins. (WS)In Bond€199.00 -
In Bond€70.00
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In Bond€200.00
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In Bond€92.00
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In Bond€276.00
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Wine Enthusiast (97)
Truffle, underbrush, new leather, wild berry and violet aromas are front and center on this gorgeous, full-bodied red. The taut, vibrant palate combines power and grace, delivering crushed red cherry, cranberry, white pepper and tobacco. It's young but impeccably balanced, with firm noble tannins and bright acidity. Hold to give it time to fully develop. Drink 2023–2043.In Bond€329.00 -
Vinous (96)
Good full ruby-red. Captivating nose combines, ripe red cherry, black plum, minerals, herbs, mocha and sexy brown spices. Juicy and sweet, with refined, suave blackberry, raspberry, minerals and tobacco flavors dominating. Finishes extremely long, with a steely quality, fine-grained tannins and a multifaceted personality. Another great Brunello from Baricci.In Bond€327.00
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