Italy - All Italian Wines
Italy, known as the "Land of Wine," is celebrated for its exquisite range of fine wines. With a winemaking history dating back thousands of years and a diverse array of terroirs, Italy offers a remarkable collection of wines that delight the senses and captivate wine enthusiasts worldwide.
In Tuscany, famous vineyards like Antinori, Marchesi di Frescobaldi, and Tenuta San Guido have become synonymous with excellence. Wines such as Brunello di Montalcino, Chianti Classico, and Super Tuscans like Sassicaia and Tignanello showcase the region's mastery in crafting complex, age-worthy, and expressive wines. Piedmont is home to legendary vineyards like Gaja, Vietti, and Marchesi di Barolo. The region's iconic wines, Barolo and Barbaresco, crafted from the Nebbiolo grape, epitomize power, elegance, and longevity. These wines boast flavors of red fruit, floral notes, earthy undertones, and firm tannins. Veneto, renowned for its sparkling Prosecco wines, is also famous for Amarone della Valpolicella. Vineyards like Allegrini and Quintarelli produce exceptional Amarone wines with concentrated flavors of dark fruit, spices, and a velvety texture. Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean, offers a different yet captivating expression of Italian wines. Vineyards like Planeta, Donnafugata, and Tasca d'Almerita craft remarkable wines from indigenous grape varieties such as Nero d'Avola and Nerello Mascalese. These wines exhibit intense fruit flavors, vibrant acidity, and a unique volcanic minerality.
These are just a few examples of the renowned vineyards and wines Italy has to offer. From the northern regions of Piedmont and Veneto to the central regions of Tuscany and Umbria, and down to the southern regions of Sicily and Puglia, Italy's wine regions are a treasure trove of exceptional wines. Experience the allure of Italian wines and immerse yourself in the rich history, diverse terroirs, and passionate winemaking that define the Italian wine scene. Whether you're sipping a prestigious Barolo, a refined Brunello di Montalcino, a refreshing Prosecco, or a bold Nero d'Avola, Italian wines promise a journey of flavors and a celebration of Italy's winemaking heritage.
Italy - All Italian Wines
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Piedmont | 3 | - |
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€1,791.73 |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
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€766.90 |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
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€1,159.36 |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
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€1,323.73 |
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Tuscany | 1 | - |
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€190.49 |
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Indulge in the distinct character of the Casa Raia Brunello Montalcino 2010, a product of expert organic viticulture in Italy's esteemed Tuscany region. Crafted by artisan winemakers from hand-harvested Sangiovese Grosso grapes, this fine wine features a sublime depth of colour and robust, elegant structure. Its nuanced nose and palate harmonise notes of ripe red fruit, sun-baked earth, and subtle undertones of spice, reflecting its 30-month maturation in large Slavonian oak barrels prior to bottling. The impeccable balance of tannins and acidity culminates in a profound and lingering finish. This vintage accurately represents the unique terroir from which it hails, yielding a vintage that combines power with finesse. Produced on a biodynamic, nine-hectare estate nestled in the southern slopes of Montalcino, the Casa Raia Brunello Montalcino 2010 indeed stands as a testament to the traditional Tuscan winemaking prowess. |
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Veneto | 1 | - |
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€132.89 |
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Savour the sumptuous elegance of Corte Saibante, Amarone della Valpolicella, Classico 2011, a testament to the art of Italian winemaking tradition. Corte Saibante crafts this quintessential Amarone in the heart of the Classico zone in Valpolicella, using the appassimento method whereby the grapes are air-dried before fermentation, intensifying the flavours. The handpicked Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara grapes are meticulously harvested from select aged vineyards, ensuring superior quality. The full-bodied Corte Saibante, Amarone della Valpolicella, Classico 2011 is characterised by an intense, ruby-red hue, and delivers exquisite notes of dried fruit, sweet spice and chocolate, flawlessly balanced by robust tannins and a lingering, velvety finish. A remarkable wine, it promises to age beautifully. With a reputation for crafting superior wines, Corte Saibante ensures this Amarone is an unforgettable experience, appealing to even the most discerning palate. |
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Abruzzo | 1 | - |
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€748.49 |
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Delve into the immersive, rich heritage of Emidio Pepe Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 1982. Produced in the sun-drenched terrains of Abruzzo, Italy, this exquisite vintage boasts an undeniable charm etched through years of masterful wine-crafting. Produced by Emidio Pepe, a true steward of nature, it reflects the producer's commitment to biodynamic farming and low-intervention winemaking. Hand-harvested and fermented with indigenous yeasts, this wine pervades authenticity. The Emidio Pepe Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 1982 captures the expressive characteristics of the Montepulciano grape, resulting in a full-bodied, tastefully textured wine. Laden with opulent dark fruit flavours, it carries a captivating balance of pronounced tannins and assertive acidity. Its elegant finish lingers on the palate, making every sip a memorable experience. The Emidio Pepe Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 1982 truly embodies its terroir, reflecting a harmonious marriage of traditional winemaking methods and innovative practices. Celebrate the beauty of fine Italian wine with this emblematic vintage. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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€1,353.70 |
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Vinous (94)Bruno Giacosa, like Bartolo Mascarello, often told me he preferred 1986 to 1985. Of course, 1985 is the vintage that got all the press, while 1986 is remembered for a devastating hailstorm in May that decimated production. Very little wine was made that year, but what was bottled turned out to be quite good, and in some cases, better than that. Sadly, this is not a great bottle of Bruno Giacosa's 1986 Barolo Riserva. The overall impression is of a delicate, lifted, fully mature Barolo. Only the memory of better bottles helps put this one into context, because taken on its own, this is still a very fine bottle of Barolo. |
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Trentino Alto Adige | 1 | - |
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€326.10 |
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Trentino Alto Adige | 9 | - |
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€350.50 |
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Trentino Alto Adige | 20 | - |
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€351.30 |
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Piedmont | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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€603.29 |
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Vinous (94)Gaja's 1996 Barbaresco is superb. Smoke, leather, tobacco, menthol and black cherries give the wine its distinctive dark, brooding personality. Bottle age has softened the burly tannins the 1996 had in its youth. With time in the glass, the 1996 starts to brighten a bit, but it remains tannic, austere and intense, which is to say very much in the style of the year. All things considered, the 1996 has aged impeccably. Powerful and also highly expressive, the Barbaresco is a terrific example of the year. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 90+ (VN) |
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€672.89 |
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Vinous (90+)Complex, superripe aromas of passion fruit, apricot, acacia blossom, honey, snap peas and exotic oak. Silky and expansive in the mouth; a voluminous chardonnay with impressive richness but still quite youthfully unevolved. Finishes very long and subtle, but the spicy oak element is still a bit raw. With bottle age, this should be a very strong vintage for this wine. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 88 (VN) |
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€747.73 |
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Vinous (88)Yellow-gold color. Tangy aromas of apricot, oran ge and nutty, vanillin oak, with a honeyed note adding complexity. The exotic orange and apricot character continues in the mouth, where lovely ripe acidity perks up the wine's fruit. Concentrated and bright but not especially fleshy or structured for this bottling. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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€637.33 |
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Vinous (94)The 2012 Gaia & Rey is classy and elegant to the core. Melon, pear, almond and spice notes meld together in a striking, nuanced Chardonnay long on personality. The Gaja family has pulled back the richness here quite a bit in recent years, which has resulted in a much more precise style. Slight elements of Burgundian-like reduction linger on the close, but all the 2012 needs is to be opened in advance. What a striking wine this is. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 96+ (WA) |
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€685.33 |
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Wine Advocate (96+)The 2007 Barolo Cascina Francia is an unusual version of this benchmark wine. In 2007 Conterno decided against bottling his Monfortino. Conterno believes Nebbiolo can handle rain and humidity (hence his decision to make Monfortino in rainy years such as 1987 and 2002), but not drought. The result is a Cascina Francia that is unusually dark, rich and powerful. The floral, herbal notes that are typical in young Cascina Francia have been replaced by deeper notes of tar, smoke and licorice to match the layers of intense dark fruit. The 2007 is powerful and imposing from start to finish. It is going to be a fascinating Barolo to follow over the coming years and decades. Cascina Francia is often accessible for the first year or two after it has been bottled. That has not been my experience with the 2007. It seems already headed for a period of dormancy. Anticipated maturity: 2017-2037. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 98 (VN) |
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€1,983.70 |
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Vinous (98)The 1997 Barolo Riserva Monfortino (magnum) is the first wine in this tasting that I started to get to know when it was in cask. Back then it was unbelievably unctuous and exotic. Today, it is all that, and more. Red cherry jam, mocha, licorice, sweet rose petal and leather are some of many notes that open in the glass, but ultimately the 1997 is not a wine that is drunk, but one that is enjoyed as a total sensory overload. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 99 (VN) |
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€1,881.73 |
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Vinous (99)The 1999 Barolo Riserva Monfortino is simply epic, as it always has been. A Barolo of statuesque, profound beauty, the 1999 very clearly belongs among the greatest Monfortinos ever made. The 1999 lifts out of the glass with soaring aromatics, sculpted fruit and huge tannins that somehow are not at all intrusive. Hints of rose petal, tar, orange peel and spice round out the phenomenal finish. The 1999 is the sort of Barolo that classicists dream of being able to drink. And on this night, it is truly special. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 95 (JS) |
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€346.94 |
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James Suckling (95)A rich and velvety wine now with mushroom, ripe fruit and Christmas cake aromas and flavors. Full and opulent. Shows the richness and beauty of this delicious vintage. Perfect to drink now. |
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Trentino Alto Adige | 1 | - |
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€1,474.49 |
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Tuscany | 1 | 95 (VN) |
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€322.93 |
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Vinous (95)The 2004 Cepparello has fleshed out beautifully since I last tasted it. Dark raspberries, flowers, licorice and spices blossom from the glass as the wine opens up over time. When it was young the 2004 was a much more linear wine, but since then it has put on a lot of weight. Today, the 2004 comes across as a modern day 1982 because of its balance of aromatics, fruit and structure. |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
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€616.49 |
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Dive into the rich, enigmatic world of Italian viticulture with the Lorenzo Accomasso Barolo Rocche dell'Annunziata Vigna Rocchette Riserva 2011. This exclusive vintage represents a unique spectrum of colours, aromas, and flavour profiles characteristic to the Barolo region. Harvested from the sun-soaked vines of Vineyard Rocchette in Piedmont, Italy, this sumptuous red wine reflects the meticulous craft of its producer, Lorenzo Accomasso. Renowned for his commitment to low-intervention winemaking, Accomasso's strict adherence to traditional methods lends the wine a distinctive charm and an intense, multifaceted personality. Its earthy aroma distinctly hints at ripe strawberries, truffle, and antique oak, while the full-bodied palette teases with robust tannins lingering into a long, balanced finish. A genuine reflection of Accomasso's mastery, the Lorenzo Accomasso Barolo Rocche dell'Annunziata Vigna Rocchette Riserva 2011 is a true connoisseur's delight, the embodiment of Italian wine-making's leviathan legacy. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 100 (WA) |
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€919.34 |
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Wine Advocate (100)Here it is: the newest creation to emerge from the talented hands of Luciano Sandrone and his family. To be released in 2019, the 2013 Barolo Vite Talin is a wine born from a single vine. They noticed one plant that behaved differently than the others. It produced dark and concentrated fruit. Unlike common Nebbiolo, its leaves showed shallow sinuses between the lobes. Its vigor was different, producing fewer very loose clusters with small berry and seed size. The Sandrone family first noticed this vine in 1987 and named it Talin (a dialect version of the Italian name Natale) after the farmer who originally had the vine. For years, they vinified fruit from this vine separately in order to study its progress. They had a hunch that this mysterious vine was indeed genetically Nebbiolo, and they eventually received confirmation of this from the University of Turin. With this, they earn the right to call this wine Barolo. The massal selection is from Le Coste, and Barolo now results in less than one hectare of vines (6,000 square meters) and less than 2,000 bottles produced per year. This first vintage celebrates the 40th anniversary of the estate (1978-2018). The wine opens to an intense, dark color with extra pulp, power and structure in the mouth. The tannins are soft and rich. The wine is fermented in oak with maceration times that range from 20 to 25 days. It is then aged in tonneaux for two years before going into oval-shaped bottles for another two years before its commercial release. In total, it completes six years of aging at the winery. This is a game changer for the Sandrone family and for Barolo. What I find fascinating is that Barolo Talin takes us away from the discussion of vineyards and crus. It reminds us that the Nebbiolo grape is ultimately what is behind every great Barolo that we love. This wine takes us to the heart of Nebbiolo. |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
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€775.33 |
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Piedmont | 3 | - |
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€821.71 |
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Tuscany | 2 | 98 (VN) |
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€1,150.93 |
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Vinous (98)A dark, seamless beauty, the 1998 Masseto is off the charts. This is such a remarkable bottle. At twenty years of age, the 1998 is still very young, but its exotic beauty and sheer opulence make it such a pleasure to drink and taste on this evening. The very hot, dry year yielded a sumptuous, bold wine with tons of depth that really emerges with time in the glass. What a wine! |
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Tuscany | 1 | 100 (VN (AG)) |
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€1,168.93 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (100)A wine of extraordinary purity, silkiness and finesse, the 2010 Masseto has it all. The flavors are bright, precise and exceptionally pure, but it is the wine’s total balance that is utterly compelling. What more can I ask from a wine? Absolutely nothing. There is often something magical about cooler, later-ripening vintages at the estate. The interplay of more moderate conditions with the inherent power of these sites can yield wines of profound beauty and brilliance. The 2010 is all that, and more. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 98 (JS) |
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€1,009.33 |
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James Suckling (98)Aromas of blueberries, violets and roses turn to black truffles. Full body, ultra-fine tannins and great length. So gorgeous and persistent. It goes on for minutes. |
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Tuscany | 3 | 100 (WA) |
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€1,437.73 |
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Wine Advocate (100)The release of this wine comes at a very happy time for the Masseto brand. The stunning 2015 Masseto is hitting the market just as the final touches are being made to the new Masseto winery. I'm told that Masseto might one day see other wines made under that same roof, so we can't exclude a future enlargement of the Masseto portfolio. The Masseto vineyard now covers seven hectares (divided into three plots), and the vines range from 30 to 40 years old. The wine is absolutely teeming with sensorial spirit that is transmitted through the bounty of the bouquet and the solid tannins of the mouthfeel. Nothing about the wine goes unnoticed or unchecked. Its many working pieces fit together with precision like a well-oiled machine. The 2015 vintage is characterized by a level of sheer exuberance that also defined the 2004 and 2007 vintages. Yet, it also reveals similar power, directness and linearity that we saw in the 2010 vintage. The 2015 Masseto takes the best of all those past vintages and confines those qualities to this single, spectacular bottle. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 100 (FS) |
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€1,462.49 |
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Falstaff (100)Rich ruby. Deep dark nose, concentrated, but also very accessible with blackberry and mulberry fruit and savoury garrigue notes. Multi-layered palate with fine-meshed tannin, compact and juicy, followed by lots of tobacco. It literally dances across the tongue, very long with fine savouriness at the back. |
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Piedmont | 3 | - |
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€1,490.00 |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
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€636.00 |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
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€963.00 |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
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€1,100.00 |
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Tuscany | 1 | - |
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€155.00 |
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Indulge in the distinct character of the Casa Raia Brunello Montalcino 2010, a product of expert organic viticulture in Italy's esteemed Tuscany region. Crafted by artisan winemakers from hand-harvested Sangiovese Grosso grapes, this fine wine features a sublime depth of colour and robust, elegant structure. Its nuanced nose and palate harmonise notes of ripe red fruit, sun-baked earth, and subtle undertones of spice, reflecting its 30-month maturation in large Slavonian oak barrels prior to bottling. The impeccable balance of tannins and acidity culminates in a profound and lingering finish. This vintage accurately represents the unique terroir from which it hails, yielding a vintage that combines power with finesse. Produced on a biodynamic, nine-hectare estate nestled in the southern slopes of Montalcino, the Casa Raia Brunello Montalcino 2010 indeed stands as a testament to the traditional Tuscan winemaking prowess. |
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Veneto | 1 | - |
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€107.00 |
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Savour the sumptuous elegance of Corte Saibante, Amarone della Valpolicella, Classico 2011, a testament to the art of Italian winemaking tradition. Corte Saibante crafts this quintessential Amarone in the heart of the Classico zone in Valpolicella, using the appassimento method whereby the grapes are air-dried before fermentation, intensifying the flavours. The handpicked Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara grapes are meticulously harvested from select aged vineyards, ensuring superior quality. The full-bodied Corte Saibante, Amarone della Valpolicella, Classico 2011 is characterised by an intense, ruby-red hue, and delivers exquisite notes of dried fruit, sweet spice and chocolate, flawlessly balanced by robust tannins and a lingering, velvety finish. A remarkable wine, it promises to age beautifully. With a reputation for crafting superior wines, Corte Saibante ensures this Amarone is an unforgettable experience, appealing to even the most discerning palate. |
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Abruzzo | 1 | - |
In Bond
€620.00 |
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Delve into the immersive, rich heritage of Emidio Pepe Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 1982. Produced in the sun-drenched terrains of Abruzzo, Italy, this exquisite vintage boasts an undeniable charm etched through years of masterful wine-crafting. Produced by Emidio Pepe, a true steward of nature, it reflects the producer's commitment to biodynamic farming and low-intervention winemaking. Hand-harvested and fermented with indigenous yeasts, this wine pervades authenticity. The Emidio Pepe Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 1982 captures the expressive characteristics of the Montepulciano grape, resulting in a full-bodied, tastefully textured wine. Laden with opulent dark fruit flavours, it carries a captivating balance of pronounced tannins and assertive acidity. Its elegant finish lingers on the palate, making every sip a memorable experience. The Emidio Pepe Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 1982 truly embodies its terroir, reflecting a harmonious marriage of traditional winemaking methods and innovative practices. Celebrate the beauty of fine Italian wine with this emblematic vintage. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 94 (VN) |
In Bond
€1,125.00 |
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Vinous (94)Bruno Giacosa, like Bartolo Mascarello, often told me he preferred 1986 to 1985. Of course, 1985 is the vintage that got all the press, while 1986 is remembered for a devastating hailstorm in May that decimated production. Very little wine was made that year, but what was bottled turned out to be quite good, and in some cases, better than that. Sadly, this is not a great bottle of Bruno Giacosa's 1986 Barolo Riserva. The overall impression is of a delicate, lifted, fully mature Barolo. Only the memory of better bottles helps put this one into context, because taken on its own, this is still a very fine bottle of Barolo. |
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Trentino Alto Adige | 1 | - |
In Bond
€268.00 |
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Trentino Alto Adige | 9 | - |
In Bond
€289.00 |
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Trentino Alto Adige | 20 | - |
In Bond
€289.00 |
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Piedmont | 1 | 94 (VN) |
In Bond
€499.00 |
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Vinous (94)Gaja's 1996 Barbaresco is superb. Smoke, leather, tobacco, menthol and black cherries give the wine its distinctive dark, brooding personality. Bottle age has softened the burly tannins the 1996 had in its youth. With time in the glass, the 1996 starts to brighten a bit, but it remains tannic, austere and intense, which is to say very much in the style of the year. All things considered, the 1996 has aged impeccably. Powerful and also highly expressive, the Barbaresco is a terrific example of the year. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 90+ (VN) |
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€557.00 |
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Vinous (90+)Complex, superripe aromas of passion fruit, apricot, acacia blossom, honey, snap peas and exotic oak. Silky and expansive in the mouth; a voluminous chardonnay with impressive richness but still quite youthfully unevolved. Finishes very long and subtle, but the spicy oak element is still a bit raw. With bottle age, this should be a very strong vintage for this wine. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 88 (VN) |
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€620.00 |
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Vinous (88)Yellow-gold color. Tangy aromas of apricot, oran ge and nutty, vanillin oak, with a honeyed note adding complexity. The exotic orange and apricot character continues in the mouth, where lovely ripe acidity perks up the wine's fruit. Concentrated and bright but not especially fleshy or structured for this bottling. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 94 (VN) |
In Bond
€528.00 |
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Vinous (94)The 2012 Gaia & Rey is classy and elegant to the core. Melon, pear, almond and spice notes meld together in a striking, nuanced Chardonnay long on personality. The Gaja family has pulled back the richness here quite a bit in recent years, which has resulted in a much more precise style. Slight elements of Burgundian-like reduction linger on the close, but all the 2012 needs is to be opened in advance. What a striking wine this is. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 96+ (WA) |
In Bond
€568.00 |
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Wine Advocate (96+)The 2007 Barolo Cascina Francia is an unusual version of this benchmark wine. In 2007 Conterno decided against bottling his Monfortino. Conterno believes Nebbiolo can handle rain and humidity (hence his decision to make Monfortino in rainy years such as 1987 and 2002), but not drought. The result is a Cascina Francia that is unusually dark, rich and powerful. The floral, herbal notes that are typical in young Cascina Francia have been replaced by deeper notes of tar, smoke and licorice to match the layers of intense dark fruit. The 2007 is powerful and imposing from start to finish. It is going to be a fascinating Barolo to follow over the coming years and decades. Cascina Francia is often accessible for the first year or two after it has been bottled. That has not been my experience with the 2007. It seems already headed for a period of dormancy. Anticipated maturity: 2017-2037. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 98 (VN) |
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€1,650.00 |
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Vinous (98)The 1997 Barolo Riserva Monfortino (magnum) is the first wine in this tasting that I started to get to know when it was in cask. Back then it was unbelievably unctuous and exotic. Today, it is all that, and more. Red cherry jam, mocha, licorice, sweet rose petal and leather are some of many notes that open in the glass, but ultimately the 1997 is not a wine that is drunk, but one that is enjoyed as a total sensory overload. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 99 (VN) |
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€1,565.00 |
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Vinous (99)The 1999 Barolo Riserva Monfortino is simply epic, as it always has been. A Barolo of statuesque, profound beauty, the 1999 very clearly belongs among the greatest Monfortinos ever made. The 1999 lifts out of the glass with soaring aromatics, sculpted fruit and huge tannins that somehow are not at all intrusive. Hints of rose petal, tar, orange peel and spice round out the phenomenal finish. The 1999 is the sort of Barolo that classicists dream of being able to drink. And on this night, it is truly special. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 95 (JS) |
In Bond
€286.00 |
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James Suckling (95)A rich and velvety wine now with mushroom, ripe fruit and Christmas cake aromas and flavors. Full and opulent. Shows the richness and beauty of this delicious vintage. Perfect to drink now. |
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Trentino Alto Adige | 1 | - |
In Bond
€1,225.00 |
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Tuscany | 1 | 95 (VN) |
In Bond
€266.00 |
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Vinous (95)The 2004 Cepparello has fleshed out beautifully since I last tasted it. Dark raspberries, flowers, licorice and spices blossom from the glass as the wine opens up over time. When it was young the 2004 was a much more linear wine, but since then it has put on a lot of weight. Today, the 2004 comes across as a modern day 1982 because of its balance of aromatics, fruit and structure. |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
In Bond
€510.00 |
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Dive into the rich, enigmatic world of Italian viticulture with the Lorenzo Accomasso Barolo Rocche dell'Annunziata Vigna Rocchette Riserva 2011. This exclusive vintage represents a unique spectrum of colours, aromas, and flavour profiles characteristic to the Barolo region. Harvested from the sun-soaked vines of Vineyard Rocchette in Piedmont, Italy, this sumptuous red wine reflects the meticulous craft of its producer, Lorenzo Accomasso. Renowned for his commitment to low-intervention winemaking, Accomasso's strict adherence to traditional methods lends the wine a distinctive charm and an intense, multifaceted personality. Its earthy aroma distinctly hints at ripe strawberries, truffle, and antique oak, while the full-bodied palette teases with robust tannins lingering into a long, balanced finish. A genuine reflection of Accomasso's mastery, the Lorenzo Accomasso Barolo Rocche dell'Annunziata Vigna Rocchette Riserva 2011 is a true connoisseur's delight, the embodiment of Italian wine-making's leviathan legacy. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 100 (WA) |
In Bond
€763.00 |
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Wine Advocate (100)Here it is: the newest creation to emerge from the talented hands of Luciano Sandrone and his family. To be released in 2019, the 2013 Barolo Vite Talin is a wine born from a single vine. They noticed one plant that behaved differently than the others. It produced dark and concentrated fruit. Unlike common Nebbiolo, its leaves showed shallow sinuses between the lobes. Its vigor was different, producing fewer very loose clusters with small berry and seed size. The Sandrone family first noticed this vine in 1987 and named it Talin (a dialect version of the Italian name Natale) after the farmer who originally had the vine. For years, they vinified fruit from this vine separately in order to study its progress. They had a hunch that this mysterious vine was indeed genetically Nebbiolo, and they eventually received confirmation of this from the University of Turin. With this, they earn the right to call this wine Barolo. The massal selection is from Le Coste, and Barolo now results in less than one hectare of vines (6,000 square meters) and less than 2,000 bottles produced per year. This first vintage celebrates the 40th anniversary of the estate (1978-2018). The wine opens to an intense, dark color with extra pulp, power and structure in the mouth. The tannins are soft and rich. The wine is fermented in oak with maceration times that range from 20 to 25 days. It is then aged in tonneaux for two years before going into oval-shaped bottles for another two years before its commercial release. In total, it completes six years of aging at the winery. This is a game changer for the Sandrone family and for Barolo. What I find fascinating is that Barolo Talin takes us away from the discussion of vineyards and crus. It reminds us that the Nebbiolo grape is ultimately what is behind every great Barolo that we love. This wine takes us to the heart of Nebbiolo. |
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Vinous (98)A dark, seamless beauty, the 1998 Masseto is off the charts. This is such a remarkable bottle. At twenty years of age, the 1998 is still very young, but its exotic beauty and sheer opulence make it such a pleasure to drink and taste on this evening. The very hot, dry year yielded a sumptuous, bold wine with tons of depth that really emerges with time in the glass. What a wine! |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (100)A wine of extraordinary purity, silkiness and finesse, the 2010 Masseto has it all. The flavors are bright, precise and exceptionally pure, but it is the wine’s total balance that is utterly compelling. What more can I ask from a wine? Absolutely nothing. There is often something magical about cooler, later-ripening vintages at the estate. The interplay of more moderate conditions with the inherent power of these sites can yield wines of profound beauty and brilliance. The 2010 is all that, and more. |
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James Suckling (98)Aromas of blueberries, violets and roses turn to black truffles. Full body, ultra-fine tannins and great length. So gorgeous and persistent. It goes on for minutes. |
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Wine Advocate (100)The release of this wine comes at a very happy time for the Masseto brand. The stunning 2015 Masseto is hitting the market just as the final touches are being made to the new Masseto winery. I'm told that Masseto might one day see other wines made under that same roof, so we can't exclude a future enlargement of the Masseto portfolio. The Masseto vineyard now covers seven hectares (divided into three plots), and the vines range from 30 to 40 years old. The wine is absolutely teeming with sensorial spirit that is transmitted through the bounty of the bouquet and the solid tannins of the mouthfeel. Nothing about the wine goes unnoticed or unchecked. Its many working pieces fit together with precision like a well-oiled machine. The 2015 vintage is characterized by a level of sheer exuberance that also defined the 2004 and 2007 vintages. Yet, it also reveals similar power, directness and linearity that we saw in the 2010 vintage. The 2015 Masseto takes the best of all those past vintages and confines those qualities to this single, spectacular bottle. |
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Falstaff (100)Rich ruby. Deep dark nose, concentrated, but also very accessible with blackberry and mulberry fruit and savoury garrigue notes. Multi-layered palate with fine-meshed tannin, compact and juicy, followed by lots of tobacco. It literally dances across the tongue, very long with fine savouriness at the back. |
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