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.
Italy
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Piedmont | 1 | 98 (VN (AG)) |
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€701.03 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (98)The 2014 Barolo Riserva Vigna Rionda is elegant, silky and vibrant. Massolino was among the few producers who were able to ride out a cold, rainy summer and let fruit hang through a late summer and early fall that were blessed with warm, dry weather and cool nights—perfect conditions for opening Nebbiolo. The 2014 is so sensual, so pure. Another recent bottle showed more mid-palate depth. Either way, the Massolino Rionda is an unqualified success in 2014. |
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Piedmont | 2 | 96 (VN) |
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€425.59 |
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Vinous (96)The 2015 Barolo Riserva Vigna Rionda is a magnificent wine that shows all the magic this site is so famous for. All the Rionda signatures open in the glass. Sweet dark cherry/plum, lavender, spice, mint and pine meld together in a sensual, beautifully layered Barolo that pushes all the right buttons. The 2015 is going to need a few years to soften, but it is undeniably vivid and arresting in its sheer allure. |
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Piedmont | 12 | 96 (VN) |
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€824.39 |
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Vinous (96)The 2015 Barolo Riserva Vigna Rionda is a magnificent wine that shows all the magic this site is so famous for. All the Rionda signatures open in the glass. Sweet dark cherry/plum, lavender, spice, mint and pine meld together in a sensual, beautifully layered Barolo that pushes all the right buttons. The 2015 is going to need a few years to soften, but it is undeniably vivid and arresting in its sheer allure. |
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Piedmont | 5 | 98 (WS) |
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€819.19 |
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Wine Spectator (98)Cherry, strawberry, rose, iron and menthol flavors highlight this supple red. There's plenty of backbone, and woodsy notes chime in, but this is more about the expressive berry fruit and elegant side of Barolo, ending with a terrific finish. Nonetheless, this will require several years for the tannins to be absorbed. To be released September 2022. Best from 2025 through 2045. 1,000 cases made, 250 cases imported. |
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Piedmont | 2 | 98 (WS) |
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€1,239.59 |
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Wine Spectator (98)Cherry, strawberry, rose, iron and menthol flavors highlight this supple red. There's plenty of backbone, and woodsy notes chime in, but this is more about the expressive berry fruit and elegant side of Barolo, ending with a terrific finish. Nonetheless, this will require several years for the tannins to be absorbed. To be released September 2022. Best from 2025 through 2045. 1,000 cases made, 250 cases imported. |
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Piedmont | 2 | 98 (VN) |
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€410.56 |
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Vinous (98)The 2017 Barolo Riserva Vigna Rionda is flat out stunning. All the purest essence of Rionda comes through in a captivating Barolo that dazzles. Sweet red cherry fruit, kirsch, rose petal, licorice and blood orange are some of the many aromas and flavors that lift from the glass. Exotic and racy, the 2017 is a flat-out stunner. Now, for the million dollar question. Is it better than the 2016? Right now, I give an edge to the 2017 for its greater finesse and total sense of exotic beauty. But time will be the judge. I do look forward to tasting the 2016 and 2017 side by side! |
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Piedmont | 1 | 98 (VN) |
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€1,012.08 |
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Vinous (98)The 2017 Barolo Riserva Vigna Rionda is flat out stunning. All the purest essence of Rionda comes through in a captivating Barolo that dazzles. Sweet red cherry fruit, kirsch, rose petal, licorice and blood orange are some of the many aromas and flavors that lift from the glass. Exotic and racy, the 2017 is a flat-out stunner. Now, for the million dollar question. Is it better than the 2016? Right now, I give an edge to the 2017 for its greater finesse and total sense of exotic beauty. But time will be the judge. I do look forward to tasting the 2016 and 2017 side by side! |
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Piedmont | 2 | - |
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€194.14 |
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Campania | 1 | 96 (RP) |
Inc. TAX
€572.26 |
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Wine Advocate - Robert Parker (96)The 2008 Taurasi Radici Riserva Antonio is a one-off wine made only this vintage to celebrate the incredible life and influence of Antonio Mastroberardino who passed away in January 2014. The wine is made only with fruit from the Montemarano vineyard and it ages in wood for 30 months (40% sees botte grande and 60% goes into barrique). This is a beautifully polished and sophisticated wine with a deep, dark color and an impressively silky quality to the tannins. The bouquet shows ethereal tones of dried earth, rose petal, tar, resin and cola. The 2008 vintage was especially successful terms of phenolic ripeness for color intensity and aromas. I went back to the wine an hour after tasting it and was delighted to see that it continued to evolve and open. This is an elegant wine dedicated to one of the most passionate advocates of Campania wine. |
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Campania | 1 | 96 (JS) |
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€359.28 |
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James Suckling (96)Super-elegant but really tight aglianico here with lightly peppery black fruit, colored with inky and spicy notes. With aeration, you move into the herbal zone, with fresh bay-leaf, chai and light rosemary. The palate is medium-to full-bodied and you feel all the aromas pent-up, ready to burst out. The tension here is palpable and this will need several more years before the firm tannins soften, allowing the wine to open up and flood your palate. Still be patient. Try from 2024. |
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Campania | 1 | 96 (JS) |
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€380.88 |
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James Suckling (96)This is super silky and elegant aglianico with a deep and dense core of ripe red and black fruit. Full-bodied with beautifully embedded, fine-grained tannins and a long, controlled finish. Just a little pull on the mouth right at the end, so probably best to give it another year or two, if you can resist. Best from 2024. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 93+ (VN) |
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€141.55 |
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Vinous (93+)Luminous red. Highly complex nose offers aromas of red cherry, raspberry, flint and violet, plus a touch of beef bouillon; this is a candidate for the most complex nose of the vintage. Then textbook Sangiovese flavors of flinty red cherries, licorice and minerals. Long and clean on the perfumed, highly mineral finish. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 97 (JS) |
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€115.00 |
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James Suckling (97)Wow. What a gorgeous Brunello with complex and beautiful aromas and flavors of cherries, flowers, walnuts and berries. It’s full-bodied, yet so polished and refined with soft, creamy tannins that are long and linear at the end. It goes on for minutes. Drinkable now, but better in 2022. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 97 (JS) |
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€501.59 |
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James Suckling (97)Wow. What a gorgeous Brunello with complex and beautiful aromas and flavors of cherries, flowers, walnuts and berries. It’s full-bodied, yet so polished and refined with soft, creamy tannins that are long and linear at the end. It goes on for minutes. Drinkable now, but better in 2022. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 95 (WE) |
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€298.79 |
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Wine Enthusiast (95)Earthy aromas of underbrush, wild herb and rose mingle with woodland berry and toasted nut on this full-bodied red. Combining finesse, structure and concentration, the smooth palate doles out ripe morello cherry, licorice and bitter almond alongside a backbone of firm but refined tannins. |
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Tuscany | 1 | - |
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€123.40 |
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Drawing its exceptional character from the sun-soaked slopes of Tuscany, the Mastrojanni Brunello di Montalcino 2017 emanates an enviable sophistication. Crafted from 100% Sangiovese Grosso grapes nurtured in the renown vineyards of Mastrojanni, it exudes exquisite complexity and depth. This multi-layered wine captivates the senses with a harmonious bouquet of red fruits, spice and earthy undertones. Maturation in Allier oak barrels imparts reassuringly smooth tannins intertwined with elegant notes of coffee and cocoa, enveloping the palate in a robust, yet refined profile. Since 1975, Mastrojanni has been famed for its mastery in winemaking, an expertise indelibly etched into every bottle of the Brunello di Montalcino 2017. Achieving enviable accolades in global wine ratings, it is a testament to the meticulous ethos of this esteemed producer. Strikingly packaged, the Mastrojanni Brunello di Montalcino 2017 is the embodiment of Italian viticulture; an audacious yet poised expression laced with enviable vinosity. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 92 (VN) |
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€124.75 |
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Vinous (92)The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino wafts up with a savory and smoky mix of rich cherry sauce, wilted violets and grilled herbs. It’s round and almost juicy in character, with a potent wave of ripe red fruits and autumnal spice that leaves a collection of fine tannins in their wake. The 2018 finishes youthfully structured, with nuances of sour citrus and salted licorice that slowly taper off. |
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Tuscany | 20 | 92 (VN) |
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€370.54 |
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Vinous (92)The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino wafts up with a savory and smoky mix of rich cherry sauce, wilted violets and grilled herbs. It’s round and almost juicy in character, with a potent wave of ripe red fruits and autumnal spice that leaves a collection of fine tannins in their wake. The 2018 finishes youthfully structured, with nuances of sour citrus and salted licorice that slowly taper off. |
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Tuscany | 20 | 95 (WA) |
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€375.22 |
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Wine Advocate (95)The Mastrojanni 2019 Brunello di Montalcino has a pretty bouquet with dark fruit and something exotic that recalls camphor ash, wood fire ash, garrigue and dried herb. It is rich and evenly concentrated with fine chalk on the tannins and good phenolic ripeness (with no green bitterness). A great food pairing is grilled game or the French magret de canard. This straight village bottling does a great job, and it's ultimately more accessible than many of its peers. Production is an ample 77,000 bottles. |
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Tuscany | 1 | - |
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€429.46 |
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Revered as a remarkable and charismatic manifestation of Tuscan viniculture, the 'Mastrojanni Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Loreto 2013' is a prestigious wine hailing from the eminent Mastrojanni winery. Expertly crafted in Italy's esteemed Montalcino region, the wine's meandering vineyards and unique microclimate impart an unparalleled complexity to this vintage. Mastrojanni, renowned for its artisanal viticulture, has skilfully nurtured these grapes on the clay-rich Loreto plot, where sunlight basks the hillside vines in warmth, imbuing a robust fruitfulness. Aged meticulously for three years in Allier oak barrels, it gracefully unfolds in a tasteful concert of black cherries and plums, underpinned by an elegant minerality, enveloped in soft, velvety tannins. This expressive Sangiovese Grosso embodies a rich, full-bodied profile, confirming the 'Mastrojanni Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Loreto 2013' as an irresistible choice for discerning oenophiles. Immerse in its allure and witness the unfolding of exemplary viticulture. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 95 (VN) |
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€159.55 |
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Vinous (95)The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Loreto wafts up with a gorgeous display of crushed stone, graphite and exotic savory spices before giving way to citrus-tinged cherries, cinnamon and clove. It’s silky-smooth and medium in body with a weighty density to its polished yet compact dark red and black fruits, all perfectly framed by juicy acids. Minerals, spiced orange and purple inner florals amass toward the close, as fine tannins slowly saturate, creating a dry yet wonderfully balanced expression through the finale. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 95 (VN) |
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€690.94 |
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Vinous (95)The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Loreto wafts up with a gorgeous display of crushed stone, graphite and exotic savory spices before giving way to citrus-tinged cherries, cinnamon and clove. It’s silky-smooth and medium in body with a weighty density to its polished yet compact dark red and black fruits, all perfectly framed by juicy acids. Minerals, spiced orange and purple inner florals amass toward the close, as fine tannins slowly saturate, creating a dry yet wonderfully balanced expression through the finale. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 95 (WA) |
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€129.40 |
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Wine Advocate (95)The Mastrojanni 2017 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Loreto is another terrific interpretation of this hot and dry vintage, only in this case the grapes come from a special southeast-facing plot. Vigna Loreto (with 7,500 bottles made) is tonic, sharp and focused but also generous and open-knit. It offers a broad display of black and purple fruits, along with spice, peat moss and crushed flowers. Few producers were able to achieve this level of elegance in 2017. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 98 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
€562.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (98)The 2014 Barolo Riserva Vigna Rionda is elegant, silky and vibrant. Massolino was among the few producers who were able to ride out a cold, rainy summer and let fruit hang through a late summer and early fall that were blessed with warm, dry weather and cool nights—perfect conditions for opening Nebbiolo. The 2014 is so sensual, so pure. Another recent bottle showed more mid-palate depth. Either way, the Massolino Rionda is an unqualified success in 2014. |
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Piedmont | 2 | 96 (VN) |
In Bond
€347.00 |
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Vinous (96)The 2015 Barolo Riserva Vigna Rionda is a magnificent wine that shows all the magic this site is so famous for. All the Rionda signatures open in the glass. Sweet dark cherry/plum, lavender, spice, mint and pine meld together in a sensual, beautifully layered Barolo that pushes all the right buttons. The 2015 is going to need a few years to soften, but it is undeniably vivid and arresting in its sheer allure. |
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Piedmont | 12 | 96 (VN) |
In Bond
€664.00 |
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Vinous (96)The 2015 Barolo Riserva Vigna Rionda is a magnificent wine that shows all the magic this site is so famous for. All the Rionda signatures open in the glass. Sweet dark cherry/plum, lavender, spice, mint and pine meld together in a sensual, beautifully layered Barolo that pushes all the right buttons. The 2015 is going to need a few years to soften, but it is undeniably vivid and arresting in its sheer allure. |
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Piedmont | 5 | 98 (WS) |
In Bond
€675.00 |
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Wine Spectator (98)Cherry, strawberry, rose, iron and menthol flavors highlight this supple red. There's plenty of backbone, and woodsy notes chime in, but this is more about the expressive berry fruit and elegant side of Barolo, ending with a terrific finish. Nonetheless, this will require several years for the tannins to be absorbed. To be released September 2022. Best from 2025 through 2045. 1,000 cases made, 250 cases imported. |
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Piedmont | 2 | 98 (WS) |
In Bond
€1,010.00 |
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Wine Spectator (98)Cherry, strawberry, rose, iron and menthol flavors highlight this supple red. There's plenty of backbone, and woodsy notes chime in, but this is more about the expressive berry fruit and elegant side of Barolo, ending with a terrific finish. Nonetheless, this will require several years for the tannins to be absorbed. To be released September 2022. Best from 2025 through 2045. 1,000 cases made, 250 cases imported. |
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Piedmont | 2 | 98 (VN) |
In Bond
€335.00 |
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Vinous (98)The 2017 Barolo Riserva Vigna Rionda is flat out stunning. All the purest essence of Rionda comes through in a captivating Barolo that dazzles. Sweet red cherry fruit, kirsch, rose petal, licorice and blood orange are some of the many aromas and flavors that lift from the glass. Exotic and racy, the 2017 is a flat-out stunner. Now, for the million dollar question. Is it better than the 2016? Right now, I give an edge to the 2017 for its greater finesse and total sense of exotic beauty. But time will be the judge. I do look forward to tasting the 2016 and 2017 side by side! |
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Piedmont | 1 | 98 (VN) |
In Bond
€822.00 |
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Vinous (98)The 2017 Barolo Riserva Vigna Rionda is flat out stunning. All the purest essence of Rionda comes through in a captivating Barolo that dazzles. Sweet red cherry fruit, kirsch, rose petal, licorice and blood orange are some of the many aromas and flavors that lift from the glass. Exotic and racy, the 2017 is a flat-out stunner. Now, for the million dollar question. Is it better than the 2016? Right now, I give an edge to the 2017 for its greater finesse and total sense of exotic beauty. But time will be the judge. I do look forward to tasting the 2016 and 2017 side by side! |
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Piedmont | 2 | - |
In Bond
€138.00 |
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Campania | 1 | 96 (RP) |
In Bond
€465.00 |
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Wine Advocate - Robert Parker (96)The 2008 Taurasi Radici Riserva Antonio is a one-off wine made only this vintage to celebrate the incredible life and influence of Antonio Mastroberardino who passed away in January 2014. The wine is made only with fruit from the Montemarano vineyard and it ages in wood for 30 months (40% sees botte grande and 60% goes into barrique). This is a beautifully polished and sophisticated wine with a deep, dark color and an impressively silky quality to the tannins. The bouquet shows ethereal tones of dried earth, rose petal, tar, resin and cola. The 2008 vintage was especially successful terms of phenolic ripeness for color intensity and aromas. I went back to the wine an hour after tasting it and was delighted to see that it continued to evolve and open. This is an elegant wine dedicated to one of the most passionate advocates of Campania wine. |
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Campania | 1 | 96 (JS) |
In Bond
€278.00 |
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James Suckling (96)Super-elegant but really tight aglianico here with lightly peppery black fruit, colored with inky and spicy notes. With aeration, you move into the herbal zone, with fresh bay-leaf, chai and light rosemary. The palate is medium-to full-bodied and you feel all the aromas pent-up, ready to burst out. The tension here is palpable and this will need several more years before the firm tannins soften, allowing the wine to open up and flood your palate. Still be patient. Try from 2024. |
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Campania | 1 | 96 (JS) |
In Bond
€296.00 |
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James Suckling (96)This is super silky and elegant aglianico with a deep and dense core of ripe red and black fruit. Full-bodied with beautifully embedded, fine-grained tannins and a long, controlled finish. Just a little pull on the mouth right at the end, so probably best to give it another year or two, if you can resist. Best from 2024. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 93+ (VN) |
In Bond
€114.00 |
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Vinous (93+)Luminous red. Highly complex nose offers aromas of red cherry, raspberry, flint and violet, plus a touch of beef bouillon; this is a candidate for the most complex nose of the vintage. Then textbook Sangiovese flavors of flinty red cherries, licorice and minerals. Long and clean on the perfumed, highly mineral finish. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 97 (JS) |
In Bond
€92.00 |
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James Suckling (97)Wow. What a gorgeous Brunello with complex and beautiful aromas and flavors of cherries, flowers, walnuts and berries. It’s full-bodied, yet so polished and refined with soft, creamy tannins that are long and linear at the end. It goes on for minutes. Drinkable now, but better in 2022. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 97 (JS) |
In Bond
€395.00 |
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James Suckling (97)Wow. What a gorgeous Brunello with complex and beautiful aromas and flavors of cherries, flowers, walnuts and berries. It’s full-bodied, yet so polished and refined with soft, creamy tannins that are long and linear at the end. It goes on for minutes. Drinkable now, but better in 2022. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 95 (WE) |
In Bond
€226.00 |
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Wine Enthusiast (95)Earthy aromas of underbrush, wild herb and rose mingle with woodland berry and toasted nut on this full-bodied red. Combining finesse, structure and concentration, the smooth palate doles out ripe morello cherry, licorice and bitter almond alongside a backbone of firm but refined tannins. |
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Tuscany | 1 | - |
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€99.00 |
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Drawing its exceptional character from the sun-soaked slopes of Tuscany, the Mastrojanni Brunello di Montalcino 2017 emanates an enviable sophistication. Crafted from 100% Sangiovese Grosso grapes nurtured in the renown vineyards of Mastrojanni, it exudes exquisite complexity and depth. This multi-layered wine captivates the senses with a harmonious bouquet of red fruits, spice and earthy undertones. Maturation in Allier oak barrels imparts reassuringly smooth tannins intertwined with elegant notes of coffee and cocoa, enveloping the palate in a robust, yet refined profile. Since 1975, Mastrojanni has been famed for its mastery in winemaking, an expertise indelibly etched into every bottle of the Brunello di Montalcino 2017. Achieving enviable accolades in global wine ratings, it is a testament to the meticulous ethos of this esteemed producer. Strikingly packaged, the Mastrojanni Brunello di Montalcino 2017 is the embodiment of Italian viticulture; an audacious yet poised expression laced with enviable vinosity. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 92 (VN) |
In Bond
€100.00 |
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Vinous (92)The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino wafts up with a savory and smoky mix of rich cherry sauce, wilted violets and grilled herbs. It’s round and almost juicy in character, with a potent wave of ripe red fruits and autumnal spice that leaves a collection of fine tannins in their wake. The 2018 finishes youthfully structured, with nuances of sour citrus and salted licorice that slowly taper off. |
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Tuscany | 20 | 92 (VN) |
In Bond
€285.00 |
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Vinous (92)The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino wafts up with a savory and smoky mix of rich cherry sauce, wilted violets and grilled herbs. It’s round and almost juicy in character, with a potent wave of ripe red fruits and autumnal spice that leaves a collection of fine tannins in their wake. The 2018 finishes youthfully structured, with nuances of sour citrus and salted licorice that slowly taper off. |
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Tuscany | 20 | 95 (WA) |
In Bond
€294.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95)The Mastrojanni 2019 Brunello di Montalcino has a pretty bouquet with dark fruit and something exotic that recalls camphor ash, wood fire ash, garrigue and dried herb. It is rich and evenly concentrated with fine chalk on the tannins and good phenolic ripeness (with no green bitterness). A great food pairing is grilled game or the French magret de canard. This straight village bottling does a great job, and it's ultimately more accessible than many of its peers. Production is an ample 77,000 bottles. |
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Tuscany | 1 | - |
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€346.00 |
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Revered as a remarkable and charismatic manifestation of Tuscan viniculture, the 'Mastrojanni Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Loreto 2013' is a prestigious wine hailing from the eminent Mastrojanni winery. Expertly crafted in Italy's esteemed Montalcino region, the wine's meandering vineyards and unique microclimate impart an unparalleled complexity to this vintage. Mastrojanni, renowned for its artisanal viticulture, has skilfully nurtured these grapes on the clay-rich Loreto plot, where sunlight basks the hillside vines in warmth, imbuing a robust fruitfulness. Aged meticulously for three years in Allier oak barrels, it gracefully unfolds in a tasteful concert of black cherries and plums, underpinned by an elegant minerality, enveloped in soft, velvety tannins. This expressive Sangiovese Grosso embodies a rich, full-bodied profile, confirming the 'Mastrojanni Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Loreto 2013' as an irresistible choice for discerning oenophiles. Immerse in its allure and witness the unfolding of exemplary viticulture. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 95 (VN) |
In Bond
€129.00 |
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Vinous (95)The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Loreto wafts up with a gorgeous display of crushed stone, graphite and exotic savory spices before giving way to citrus-tinged cherries, cinnamon and clove. It’s silky-smooth and medium in body with a weighty density to its polished yet compact dark red and black fruits, all perfectly framed by juicy acids. Minerals, spiced orange and purple inner florals amass toward the close, as fine tannins slowly saturate, creating a dry yet wonderfully balanced expression through the finale. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 95 (VN) |
In Bond
€552.00 |
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Vinous (95)The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Loreto wafts up with a gorgeous display of crushed stone, graphite and exotic savory spices before giving way to citrus-tinged cherries, cinnamon and clove. It’s silky-smooth and medium in body with a weighty density to its polished yet compact dark red and black fruits, all perfectly framed by juicy acids. Minerals, spiced orange and purple inner florals amass toward the close, as fine tannins slowly saturate, creating a dry yet wonderfully balanced expression through the finale. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 95 (WA) |
In Bond
€104.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95)The Mastrojanni 2017 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Loreto is another terrific interpretation of this hot and dry vintage, only in this case the grapes come from a special southeast-facing plot. Vigna Loreto (with 7,500 bottles made) is tonic, sharp and focused but also generous and open-knit. It offers a broad display of black and purple fruits, along with spice, peat moss and crushed flowers. Few producers were able to achieve this level of elegance in 2017. |
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