Italy
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.
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Hailing from the acclaimed vineyards of Piedmont, Italy, the Elio Sandri Langhe Nebbiolo 2022 is a distinguished wine that delights the senses. Expertly crafted by boutique producer Elio Sandri, this wine is a testament to the exceptional Nebbiolo grape variety renowned for its rich colour and robust aromatics. Employing traditional Italian winemaking techniques, Elio Sandri meticulously ferments the Nebbiolo grapes in stainless steel before ageing in large oak barrels, resulting in a harmonious blend of power and elegance.
The Elio Sandri Langhe Nebbiolo 2022 captivates with its intense ruby red hue, seducing with scents of red cherries, violets, and tempered spices. On the palate, it intrigues with a velvety mouthfeel, contrasted by firm tannins and refreshing acidity, culminating in a complex long-lasting finish. A bottle of Elio Sandri Langhe Nebbiolo 2022 promises an exquisite experience, graciously revealing the craft and care imbued in every stage of its creation.
Inc. TAX€296.14 -
Experience the exquisite allure of the Elisabetta Foradori Granato 2019, a paragon of biodynamic winemaking. Made by the unmatched viticulture artisan Elisabetta Foradori in the heart of Trentino, Northern Italy, this wine is a testament to the region's vibrant terroir. Crafted from 100% Teroldego, a local grape variety intimately connected to the winemaker, this vino showcases an intoxicating depth of personality.
Elisabetta Foradori Granato 2019 is matured in large oak barrels, a traditional winemaking technique, for 15 months, thus enhancing its complexity and balance. Its rich ruby-red colour evokes imagery of a dazzling Italian sunset. The palate boasts ripe raspberry, cherry, and a touch of spice, harmonising in a lingering finish.
The acclaimed winemaker champions biodynamic viticulture, ensuring each bottle of Elisabetta Foradori Granato 2019 encapsulates not just the fruit, but the soil, climate, and energy of the vineyard. An organic masterpiece, this wine is a true ode to nature's bounty.
Inc. TAX€662.14 -
Vinous (92)
The 2016 Barbaresco Bordini is a classy, polished wine. This is an especially gracious wine from Bordini, where the Barbarescos are often bigger. Sweet spice, tobacco, menthol, licorice and cloves add lovely shades of nuance. Dark in its expression and also tightly wound, the 2016 is very nicely done. I confess, though, I would like to see a little more excitement here.Inc. TAX€275.99 -
Inc. TAX€396.94 -
Vinous (90)
The 2019 Barbera d'Alba Prephylloxera is a wild, feral wine. Strong floral and savory accents lend quite a bit of aromatic intensity. Rose petal, sage, mint, forest floor and wild cherry give the 2019 its distinctive exotic profile.Inc. TAX€309.83 -
Vinous (94)
A sensual, totally polished wine, the 2011 Barolo Bricco Pernice brings together gorgeous textural richness with expressive, high-toned aromatic lift. Hard candy, sweet red cherries, mint and spices are laced together in a compelling, stunningly beautiful wine. The 2011 has retained considerable freshness for a Barolo that spent 36 months in cask.Inc. TAX€142.75 -
(6x75cl) 2013Wine Enthusiast (97)
Forest floor, dried rose petal, new leather, star anise and menthol aromas align with a potpourri of dark cooking spice. The full-bodied yet linear palate delivers juicy Marasca cherry, crushed strawberry, licorice and aromatic herb set against taut, elegant tannins. Vibrant acidity lends balance, tension and an ageworthy structure. Drink 2023–2038.Inc. TAX€652.79 -
Vinous (96)
The 2014 Barolo Bricco Pernice is vivid, precise and flat-out stunning. Like the best wines of the year, the Bricco Pernice is going to need a bit of time to be at its very best. I find the wine's inner perfume and sweetness to be utterly beguiling. At the same time, the Bricco Pernice remains taut, classically austere and in need of cellaring.Inc. TAX€579.83 -
Wine Enthusiast (97)
Enticing scents of rose, iris, perfumed berry and an earthy whiff of truffle shape the fragrant nose on this dazzling wine. The delicious, full-bodied palate boasts structure and a weightless elegance, delivering juicy Marasca cherry, cherry compote, cinnamon and star anise. Taut polished tannins and fresh acidity provide balance and an elegant structure. It's already irresistible but will also age well for years. Drink 2022–2035.Inc. TAX€509.99 -
Vinous (96)
The 2016 Barolo Bricco Pernice is absolutely gorgeous. The pedigree of the year comes through in the wine's depth and stature. What a knockout. Ripe black cherry, lavender, spice, menthol, licorice, orange peel and rose petal are some of the many aromas and flavors that develop as the 2016 opens in the glass. Readers should be in no rush here. The 2017 is absolutely stellar.Inc. TAX€169.00 -
(6x75cl) 2016Vinous (96)
The 2016 Barolo Bricco Pernice is absolutely gorgeous. The pedigree of the year comes through in the wine's depth and stature. What a knockout. Ripe black cherry, lavender, spice, menthol, licorice, orange peel and rose petal are some of the many aromas and flavors that develop as the 2016 opens in the glass. Readers should be in no rush here. The 2017 is absolutely stellar.Inc. TAX€644.39 -
Vinous (95)
The 2017 Barolo Bricco Pernice is superb. Silky and soft, with gorgeous textural finesse, the 2017 is all class right out of the gate. Hints of rose petal, orange zest, cinnamon and star anise meld into sweet red cherry and raspberry fruit. The 2017 can be enjoyed now or cellared. It's a gorgeous, gorgeous wine in every way.Inc. TAX€139.00 -
Vinous (95)
The 2017 Barolo Bricco Pernice is superb. Silky and soft, with gorgeous textural finesse, the 2017 is all class right out of the gate. Hints of rose petal, orange zest, cinnamon and star anise meld into sweet red cherry and raspberry fruit. The 2017 can be enjoyed now or cellared. It's a gorgeous, gorgeous wine in every way.Inc. TAX€805.19 -
Kerin O'Keefe (95)
Cedar, forest floor, new leather and woodland berry aromas shape the alluring nose along with a floral whiff of violet. Full-bodied and all about finesse, the smooth, savory palate offers juicy Marasca cherry, star anise and white pepper framed in taut, polished tannins. Drink 2025–2038.Inc. TAX€152.35 -
Wine Enthusiast (96)
Rose, woodland berry and baking spice shape the nose along with crushed mint notes on this fragrant red. The savory, polished palate boasts succulent raspberry, ripe strawberry and white pepper before taut tannins and bright acidity reveal a firm, elegant structure. Star anise lingers on the finish. Drink 2023–2036.Inc. TAX€242.39 -
Vinous (91)
The 2017 Barolo Cascina Nuova is an attractive wine to drink now and over the next decade or so. Bright red-toned fruit, crushed rose petal and mint open in the glass. The tannins are a bit grainy, but I would not push my luck too far on aging.Inc. TAX€340.38 -
(6x75cl) 2008Vinous (94+)
The 2008 Barolo Ravera seems to be putting on weight in bottle. Dark, pliant and powerful, the 2008 is also going through a period of dormancy, so it is best left alone for at least a few more years.Inc. TAX€612.94 -
James Suckling (97)
Wonderful complexity and subtlety here with firmness. Aromas of orange peel, stones, walnuts and dark fruits. Medium to full body, plenty of fruit and a racy finish. A beauty. Drink or hold.Inc. TAX€115.00 -
Vinous (94)
The 2014 Barolo Ravera is just as impressive as it has been in the past. Sweet floral notes and layers of fruit are beautifully laced together. Over time, the 2014 has started to gain weight, but it is also starting to shut down in terms of its overall expressiveness. I wouldn't dream of touching a bottle anytime soon.Inc. TAX€116.20 -
Vinous (94)
The 2014 Barolo Ravera is just as impressive as it has been in the past. Sweet floral notes and layers of fruit are beautifully laced together. Over time, the 2014 has started to gain weight, but it is also starting to shut down in terms of its overall expressiveness. I wouldn't dream of touching a bottle anytime soon.Inc. TAX€541.19 -
Wine Enthusiast (96)
New leather, balsamic herb, rose, truffle and woodland berry aromas take shape in the glass along with a whiff of charcuterie. The focused, savory palate has a great depth of flavor, doling out raspberry compote, cinnamon, crushed mint and a hint of cocoa alongside a backbone of firm tannins and fresh acidity. It still needs time to fully develop.Inc. TAX€441.59 -
Wine Advocate (97+)
Of the many great contributions made by the winemaking team at Elvio Cogno, perhaps the greatest is the importance they brought to the Ravera cru of Novello. Little-known before their efforts, this vineyard has risen in high regard in recent years and continues to show impressive potential. The 2016 Barolo Ravera offers an important education in why this site deserves the spotlight. The wine shows terrific balance and depth, with rich fruit aromas framed by smoke, tar, ferrous earth and tangy licorice. The tannins are softly contoured, and the wine moves over the palate with profound length. Interestingly, two Nebbiolo clones, Lampia and Michet, are blended to make this wine. Some 15,000 bottles are hitting the market now.Inc. TAX€509.99 -
Vinous (92)
The 2017 Barolo Ravera is a beautiful, precise wine. Bright acids and veins of tannin give the 2017 terrific energy that carries all the way through to the finish. Crushed flowers, sweet red berry fruit, chalk, white pepper and spice all open with a bit of coaxing. This is very nicely done.Inc. TAX€801.59 -
Vinous (92)
The 2018 Barolo Ravera is a powerful, rustic wine. Wild cherry, cedar, leather, orange zest, tobacco, herbs, menthol, iron and game race across the palate. Austere and wild, the 2018 is an assertive Barolo that will require time to come together. Even then, I expect the 2018 will always be more rustic than elegant, although I must add the 2018 compensates for some of its rough contours with good depth and tons of Nebbiolo complexity.Inc. TAX€111.40 -
(6x75cl) 2018
Vinous (92)
The 2018 Barolo Ravera is a powerful, rustic wine. Wild cherry, cedar, leather, orange zest, tobacco, herbs, menthol, iron and game race across the palate. Austere and wild, the 2018 is an assertive Barolo that will require time to come together. Even then, I expect the 2018 will always be more rustic than elegant, although I must add the 2018 compensates for some of its rough contours with good depth and tons of Nebbiolo complexity.Inc. TAX€543.59 -
(1x75cl) 2019
Kerin O'Keefe (98)
The Elvio Cogno 2019 Barolo Ravera is just gorgeous, starting with its enticing scents of woodland berry, blue flower, forest floor and camphor. Made partly with whole cluster fermentation, the structured palate is young but already shows depth, featuring layers of succulent raspberry, licorice, menthol and baking spice framed in firm, refined tannins. Give it time to fully develop. Drink 2027–2044.Inc. TAX€119.80 -
Vinous (93)
The 2017 Barolo Riserva Ravera Vigna Elena is a very pretty, aromatic wine. Dried cherry, tobacco, cedar, spice and mint give the Vigna Elena its signature aromatics. Medium in body and quite gracious, the 2017 is a very pretty Barolo. I imagine it will drink well with minimal cellaring.Inc. TAX€189.55 -
(6x75cl) 2017Vinous (93)
The 2017 Barolo Riserva Ravera Vigna Elena is a very pretty, aromatic wine. Dried cherry, tobacco, cedar, spice and mint give the Vigna Elena its signature aromatics. Medium in body and quite gracious, the 2017 is a very pretty Barolo. I imagine it will drink well with minimal cellaring.Inc. TAX€856.54 -
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.
Inc. TAX€488.35 -
Wine Spectator (97)
Rustic and well-structured, offering an attractive mix of mature spice box, leather and forest floor notes, with a concentrated core of wild cherry and gamy blackberry fruit. Full-bodied, featuring a long, chewy finish of coffee and iron. Non-blind Emidio Pepe vertical (May 2013). Best from 2015 through 2030. 4,000 cases made, 1,200 cases imported.Inc. TAX€2,746.50
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Hailing from the acclaimed vineyards of Piedmont, Italy, the Elio Sandri Langhe Nebbiolo 2022 is a distinguished wine that delights the senses. Expertly crafted by boutique producer Elio Sandri, this wine is a testament to the exceptional Nebbiolo grape variety renowned for its rich colour and robust aromatics. Employing traditional Italian winemaking techniques, Elio Sandri meticulously ferments the Nebbiolo grapes in stainless steel before ageing in large oak barrels, resulting in a harmonious blend of power and elegance.
The Elio Sandri Langhe Nebbiolo 2022 captivates with its intense ruby red hue, seducing with scents of red cherries, violets, and tempered spices. On the palate, it intrigues with a velvety mouthfeel, contrasted by firm tannins and refreshing acidity, culminating in a complex long-lasting finish. A bottle of Elio Sandri Langhe Nebbiolo 2022 promises an exquisite experience, graciously revealing the craft and care imbued in every stage of its creation.
In Bond€223.00 -
Experience the exquisite allure of the Elisabetta Foradori Granato 2019, a paragon of biodynamic winemaking. Made by the unmatched viticulture artisan Elisabetta Foradori in the heart of Trentino, Northern Italy, this wine is a testament to the region's vibrant terroir. Crafted from 100% Teroldego, a local grape variety intimately connected to the winemaker, this vino showcases an intoxicating depth of personality.
Elisabetta Foradori Granato 2019 is matured in large oak barrels, a traditional winemaking technique, for 15 months, thus enhancing its complexity and balance. Its rich ruby-red colour evokes imagery of a dazzling Italian sunset. The palate boasts ripe raspberry, cherry, and a touch of spice, harmonising in a lingering finish.
The acclaimed winemaker champions biodynamic viticulture, ensuring each bottle of Elisabetta Foradori Granato 2019 encapsulates not just the fruit, but the soil, climate, and energy of the vineyard. An organic masterpiece, this wine is a true ode to nature's bounty.
In Bond€528.00 -
Vinous (92)
The 2016 Barbaresco Bordini is a classy, polished wine. This is an especially gracious wine from Bordini, where the Barbarescos are often bigger. Sweet spice, tobacco, menthol, licorice and cloves add lovely shades of nuance. Dark in its expression and also tightly wound, the 2016 is very nicely done. I confess, though, I would like to see a little more excitement here.In Bond€207.00 -
In Bond€307.00
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Vinous (90)
The 2019 Barbera d'Alba Prephylloxera is a wild, feral wine. Strong floral and savory accents lend quite a bit of aromatic intensity. Rose petal, sage, mint, forest floor and wild cherry give the 2019 its distinctive exotic profile.In Bond€236.00 -
Vinous (94)
A sensual, totally polished wine, the 2011 Barolo Bricco Pernice brings together gorgeous textural richness with expressive, high-toned aromatic lift. Hard candy, sweet red cherries, mint and spices are laced together in a compelling, stunningly beautiful wine. The 2011 has retained considerable freshness for a Barolo that spent 36 months in cask.In Bond€115.00 -
(6x75cl) 2013
Wine Enthusiast (97)
Forest floor, dried rose petal, new leather, star anise and menthol aromas align with a potpourri of dark cooking spice. The full-bodied yet linear palate delivers juicy Marasca cherry, crushed strawberry, licorice and aromatic herb set against taut, elegant tannins. Vibrant acidity lends balance, tension and an ageworthy structure. Drink 2023–2038.In Bond€521.00 -
Vinous (96)
The 2014 Barolo Bricco Pernice is vivid, precise and flat-out stunning. Like the best wines of the year, the Bricco Pernice is going to need a bit of time to be at its very best. I find the wine's inner perfume and sweetness to be utterly beguiling. At the same time, the Bricco Pernice remains taut, classically austere and in need of cellaring.In Bond€461.00 -
Wine Enthusiast (97)
Enticing scents of rose, iris, perfumed berry and an earthy whiff of truffle shape the fragrant nose on this dazzling wine. The delicious, full-bodied palate boasts structure and a weightless elegance, delivering juicy Marasca cherry, cherry compote, cinnamon and star anise. Taut polished tannins and fresh acidity provide balance and an elegant structure. It's already irresistible but will also age well for years. Drink 2022–2035.In Bond€402.00 -
Vinous (96)
The 2016 Barolo Bricco Pernice is absolutely gorgeous. The pedigree of the year comes through in the wine's depth and stature. What a knockout. Ripe black cherry, lavender, spice, menthol, licorice, orange peel and rose petal are some of the many aromas and flavors that develop as the 2016 opens in the glass. Readers should be in no rush here. The 2017 is absolutely stellar.In Bond€137.00 -
(6x75cl) 2016
Vinous (96)
The 2016 Barolo Bricco Pernice is absolutely gorgeous. The pedigree of the year comes through in the wine's depth and stature. What a knockout. Ripe black cherry, lavender, spice, menthol, licorice, orange peel and rose petal are some of the many aromas and flavors that develop as the 2016 opens in the glass. Readers should be in no rush here. The 2017 is absolutely stellar.In Bond€514.00 -
Vinous (95)
The 2017 Barolo Bricco Pernice is superb. Silky and soft, with gorgeous textural finesse, the 2017 is all class right out of the gate. Hints of rose petal, orange zest, cinnamon and star anise meld into sweet red cherry and raspberry fruit. The 2017 can be enjoyed now or cellared. It's a gorgeous, gorgeous wine in every way.In Bond€112.00 -
Vinous (95)
The 2017 Barolo Bricco Pernice is superb. Silky and soft, with gorgeous textural finesse, the 2017 is all class right out of the gate. Hints of rose petal, orange zest, cinnamon and star anise meld into sweet red cherry and raspberry fruit. The 2017 can be enjoyed now or cellared. It's a gorgeous, gorgeous wine in every way.In Bond€648.00 -
Kerin O'Keefe (95)
Cedar, forest floor, new leather and woodland berry aromas shape the alluring nose along with a floral whiff of violet. Full-bodied and all about finesse, the smooth, savory palate offers juicy Marasca cherry, star anise and white pepper framed in taut, polished tannins. Drink 2025–2038.In Bond€123.00 -
Wine Enthusiast (96)
Rose, woodland berry and baking spice shape the nose along with crushed mint notes on this fragrant red. The savory, polished palate boasts succulent raspberry, ripe strawberry and white pepper before taut tannins and bright acidity reveal a firm, elegant structure. Star anise lingers on the finish. Drink 2023–2036.In Bond€179.00 -
Vinous (91)
The 2017 Barolo Cascina Nuova is an attractive wine to drink now and over the next decade or so. Bright red-toned fruit, crushed rose petal and mint open in the glass. The tannins are a bit grainy, but I would not push my luck too far on aging.In Bond€265.00 -
(6x75cl) 2008
Vinous (94+)
The 2008 Barolo Ravera seems to be putting on weight in bottle. Dark, pliant and powerful, the 2008 is also going through a period of dormancy, so it is best left alone for at least a few more years.In Bond€487.00 -
James Suckling (97)
Wonderful complexity and subtlety here with firmness. Aromas of orange peel, stones, walnuts and dark fruits. Medium to full body, plenty of fruit and a racy finish. A beauty. Drink or hold.In Bond€92.00 -
Vinous (94)
The 2014 Barolo Ravera is just as impressive as it has been in the past. Sweet floral notes and layers of fruit are beautifully laced together. Over time, the 2014 has started to gain weight, but it is also starting to shut down in terms of its overall expressiveness. I wouldn't dream of touching a bottle anytime soon.In Bond€93.00 -
Vinous (94)
The 2014 Barolo Ravera is just as impressive as it has been in the past. Sweet floral notes and layers of fruit are beautifully laced together. Over time, the 2014 has started to gain weight, but it is also starting to shut down in terms of its overall expressiveness. I wouldn't dream of touching a bottle anytime soon.In Bond€428.00 -
Wine Enthusiast (96)
New leather, balsamic herb, rose, truffle and woodland berry aromas take shape in the glass along with a whiff of charcuterie. The focused, savory palate has a great depth of flavor, doling out raspberry compote, cinnamon, crushed mint and a hint of cocoa alongside a backbone of firm tannins and fresh acidity. It still needs time to fully develop.In Bond€345.00 -
Wine Advocate (97+)
Of the many great contributions made by the winemaking team at Elvio Cogno, perhaps the greatest is the importance they brought to the Ravera cru of Novello. Little-known before their efforts, this vineyard has risen in high regard in recent years and continues to show impressive potential. The 2016 Barolo Ravera offers an important education in why this site deserves the spotlight. The wine shows terrific balance and depth, with rich fruit aromas framed by smoke, tar, ferrous earth and tangy licorice. The tannins are softly contoured, and the wine moves over the palate with profound length. Interestingly, two Nebbiolo clones, Lampia and Michet, are blended to make this wine. Some 15,000 bottles are hitting the market now.In Bond€402.00 -
Vinous (92)
The 2017 Barolo Ravera is a beautiful, precise wine. Bright acids and veins of tannin give the 2017 terrific energy that carries all the way through to the finish. Crushed flowers, sweet red berry fruit, chalk, white pepper and spice all open with a bit of coaxing. This is very nicely done.In Bond€645.00 -
Vinous (92)
The 2018 Barolo Ravera is a powerful, rustic wine. Wild cherry, cedar, leather, orange zest, tobacco, herbs, menthol, iron and game race across the palate. Austere and wild, the 2018 is an assertive Barolo that will require time to come together. Even then, I expect the 2018 will always be more rustic than elegant, although I must add the 2018 compensates for some of its rough contours with good depth and tons of Nebbiolo complexity.In Bond€89.00 -
(6x75cl) 2018
Vinous (92)
The 2018 Barolo Ravera is a powerful, rustic wine. Wild cherry, cedar, leather, orange zest, tobacco, herbs, menthol, iron and game race across the palate. Austere and wild, the 2018 is an assertive Barolo that will require time to come together. Even then, I expect the 2018 will always be more rustic than elegant, although I must add the 2018 compensates for some of its rough contours with good depth and tons of Nebbiolo complexity.In Bond€430.00 -
(1x75cl) 2019
Kerin O'Keefe (98)
The Elvio Cogno 2019 Barolo Ravera is just gorgeous, starting with its enticing scents of woodland berry, blue flower, forest floor and camphor. Made partly with whole cluster fermentation, the structured palate is young but already shows depth, featuring layers of succulent raspberry, licorice, menthol and baking spice framed in firm, refined tannins. Give it time to fully develop. Drink 2027–2044.In Bond€96.00 -
Vinous (93)
The 2017 Barolo Riserva Ravera Vigna Elena is a very pretty, aromatic wine. Dried cherry, tobacco, cedar, spice and mint give the Vigna Elena its signature aromatics. Medium in body and quite gracious, the 2017 is a very pretty Barolo. I imagine it will drink well with minimal cellaring.In Bond€154.00 -
(6x75cl) 2017
Vinous (93)
The 2017 Barolo Riserva Ravera Vigna Elena is a very pretty, aromatic wine. Dried cherry, tobacco, cedar, spice and mint give the Vigna Elena its signature aromatics. Medium in body and quite gracious, the 2017 is a very pretty Barolo. I imagine it will drink well with minimal cellaring.In Bond€690.00 -
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.
In Bond€403.00 -
Wine Spectator (97)
Rustic and well-structured, offering an attractive mix of mature spice box, leather and forest floor notes, with a concentrated core of wild cherry and gamy blackberry fruit. Full-bodied, featuring a long, chewy finish of coffee and iron. Non-blind Emidio Pepe vertical (May 2013). Best from 2015 through 2030. 4,000 cases made, 1,200 cases imported.In Bond€2,270.00
