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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Tuscany | 30 | 95 (JD) |
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€345.29 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (95)The 2020 Brunello Di Montalcino pours a deep ruby/magenta color. It reveals notes of licorice, Amarena cherries, toasted sage, and forest earth. Full-bodied, with great purity and ripe tannins, it has wonderful concentration and extract, with a long finish and delicate saltines to accent and frame the wine. It has wonderful length and starts to show lots of polished leather on the finish. Drink over the coming 15 years. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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€274.62 |
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Vinous (94)The 2016 Le Stanze del Poliziano (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot) is filled with brambly dark fruit, leather, earthiness, sage, menthol and licorice. Bold and quite powerful, the 2016 packs a serious punch. I would give it a year or two to come together, as the fruit and tannin are imposing. This is another impressive showing from Poliziano. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 94 (VN (AG)) |
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€461.74 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (94)The 2021 Barolo Brunate is another compelling wine from Rinaldi. Floral overtones meld into a core of dark red and blue-toned fruits. In this tasting, the Brunate is surprisingly gentle relative to the other wines in the range. That is somewhat unexpected, but also something that works. Hints of lavender, licorice, cloves and coffee build effortlessly, framed by insistent tannins that extend the finish. |
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Piedmont | 2 | 95 (VN (AG)) |
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€524.14 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (95)The 2021 Barolo Cannubi marries sensuality and power. Crushed rose petal, macerated cherry, leather, incense and pipe tobacco are suggestive of Cannubi's beguiling qualities until potent tannins hit the mid-palate and finish. Readers should plan on being patient, as the 2021 is going to require a number of years to be at its most inviting. There's a lot of wine here. |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
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€1,420.54 |
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Discover the elegance of Castello Verduno Barolo Monvigliero Riserva 2004, a quintessential expression from the heart of Piemonte's Barolo region. Crafted meticulously from Nebbiolo grapes harvested from the esteemed Monvigliero vineyard, this Riserva exemplifies the château’s commitment to excellence. Fermented in traditional oak vats and aged for over five years, including an extended period in French and Slavonian oak barrels, it develops a profound complexity and depth. The 2004 vintage benefits from optimal growing conditions, yielding a wine of remarkable structure and finesse. On the palate, layers of dark cherries, truffle, and subtle spice intertwine with silky tannins, leading to a long, harmonious finish. Castello Verduno, renowned for its sustainable viticulture and artisanal winemaking, ensures each bottle embodies both heritage and innovation. Ideal for aging, this Barolo Monvigliero Riserva 2004 promises an exquisite addition to any fine wine collection. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 95 (WA) |
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€320.39 |
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Wine Advocate (95)A blend of fruit from three MGA sites (Bricco Chiesa, Capalot and Fiasco), the Oddero 2021 Barolo reveals cassis and dried cherry, but it also shows extra spice and smoke at the back. You get mineral nuances over a well-structured and firm Nebbiolo. This wine requires a little extra time before it fully opens. Once it does, it offers a beautiful mouthfeel with zesty freshness, minerality and lots of energy. It undergoes a spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel, and the wine ages in botte grande for 24 months. Production is 48,000 bottles, and the wine is priced competitively. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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€887.28 |
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Vinous (94)The 2015 Barolo Pira Vecchie Viti needs a bit of time in the glass for an initial whiff of reduction to blow off. As it often is, the Pira Vecchie Viti is an exotic wine built on an intriguing mix of aromatic presence and understated structure. In 2015, the two Pira Barolos are not as different as they usually are. While the Vecchie Viti has terrific persistence, it also is a bit fleeting for this wine. |
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Piedmont | 2 | 97 (WA) |
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€819.19 |
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Wine Advocate (97)The 2019 Barbaresco Montefico Vecchie Viti comes from a parcel that was given as a dowry gift in 1929, thus changing hands to the Roagna family. It measures 0.24 hectares and production remains very limited at 1,222 bottles. Montefico tends to be more aromatic compared to Asili, and it reveals many layers of complexity that change rapidly and with fluidity. It starts off with a floral signature of roses and violets and then cedes to redcurrant and spicy licorice. The quality of the firm tannins in 2019 is terrific, and the acidity is spot on. There are elegant chalky sensations to close on this cellar-worthy Nebbiolo. |
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Piedmont | 8 | 92 (JD) |
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€341.99 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (92)Rich ruby in hue, the 2020 Barolo Bricco Ambrogio offers notes of licorice, red cherries, menthol, and cedar. Medium-bodied, it retains good freshness and nice concentration while being light on its feet, with a clean, tapered finish. Floral and pretty on the palate, this very attractive red is open now and will have a wide window for enjoyment over the next 5-7 years. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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€131.64 |
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Vinous (94)The 2016 Barolo is a powerful, deep wine that is going to need time to soften and further open up. Black cherry, plum, spice, leather, dried herbs and menthol infuse the 2016 with notable aromatic depth as well as a palpable sense of brooding, virile intensity to match its classically built, mid-weight structure. This is an especially potent vintage for the straight Barolo, and there is clearly so much going on in the glass; it is a superb wine in the making. The Barolo is a blend of 80% Berri and 20% Rocche dell'Annunziata. |
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Piedmont | 6 | 96 (VN) |
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€266.32 |
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Vinous (96)Cortese's 2016 Barbaresco Riserva Rabajà is a brooding, powerful wine. Even so, it retains a gorgeous sense of classicism in its transparent feel. Black cherry, plum, licorice, lavender and cloves lend striking nuance. Readers will find a dark, statuesque wine that shows the explosive power of the vintage. The Riserva emerges from the estate's oldest vines, which are about 60 years old now. |
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Tuscany | 4 | 99 (VN) |
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€1,438.49 |
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Vinous (99)The 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is radiant in the glass, showcasing the pure class of this exceptional vintage and the Le Potazzine house style. Lavender and geraniums mix with sweet smoke, black cherries and hints of tobacco as the 2019 entrances the taster. It displays fabulous balance, cool-toned, deep and complex, with masses of ripe red berry fruits that saturate over a stimulating wave of fresh acidity. Tannic and long yet still remarkably fresh, this leaves a pleasantly bitter tinge to pinch at the cheeks as nuances of licorice fade. What an absolutely beautiful Riserva. |
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Piedmont | 2 | - |
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€401.74 |
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Tuscany | 30 | 95 (JD) |
In Bond
€264.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (95)The 2020 Brunello Di Montalcino pours a deep ruby/magenta color. It reveals notes of licorice, Amarena cherries, toasted sage, and forest earth. Full-bodied, with great purity and ripe tannins, it has wonderful concentration and extract, with a long finish and delicate saltines to accent and frame the wine. It has wonderful length and starts to show lots of polished leather on the finish. Drink over the coming 15 years. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 94 (VN) |
In Bond
€213.00 |
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Vinous (94)The 2016 Le Stanze del Poliziano (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot) is filled with brambly dark fruit, leather, earthiness, sage, menthol and licorice. Bold and quite powerful, the 2016 packs a serious punch. I would give it a year or two to come together, as the fruit and tannin are imposing. This is another impressive showing from Poliziano. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 94 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
€361.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (94)The 2021 Barolo Brunate is another compelling wine from Rinaldi. Floral overtones meld into a core of dark red and blue-toned fruits. In this tasting, the Brunate is surprisingly gentle relative to the other wines in the range. That is somewhat unexpected, but also something that works. Hints of lavender, licorice, cloves and coffee build effortlessly, framed by insistent tannins that extend the finish. |
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Piedmont | 2 | 95 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
€413.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (95)The 2021 Barolo Cannubi marries sensuality and power. Crushed rose petal, macerated cherry, leather, incense and pipe tobacco are suggestive of Cannubi's beguiling qualities until potent tannins hit the mid-palate and finish. Readers should plan on being patient, as the 2021 is going to require a number of years to be at its most inviting. There's a lot of wine here. |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
In Bond
€1,160.00 |
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Discover the elegance of Castello Verduno Barolo Monvigliero Riserva 2004, a quintessential expression from the heart of Piemonte's Barolo region. Crafted meticulously from Nebbiolo grapes harvested from the esteemed Monvigliero vineyard, this Riserva exemplifies the château’s commitment to excellence. Fermented in traditional oak vats and aged for over five years, including an extended period in French and Slavonian oak barrels, it develops a profound complexity and depth. The 2004 vintage benefits from optimal growing conditions, yielding a wine of remarkable structure and finesse. On the palate, layers of dark cherries, truffle, and subtle spice intertwine with silky tannins, leading to a long, harmonious finish. Castello Verduno, renowned for its sustainable viticulture and artisanal winemaking, ensures each bottle embodies both heritage and innovation. Ideal for aging, this Barolo Monvigliero Riserva 2004 promises an exquisite addition to any fine wine collection. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 95 (WA) |
In Bond
€244.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95)A blend of fruit from three MGA sites (Bricco Chiesa, Capalot and Fiasco), the Oddero 2021 Barolo reveals cassis and dried cherry, but it also shows extra spice and smoke at the back. You get mineral nuances over a well-structured and firm Nebbiolo. This wine requires a little extra time before it fully opens. Once it does, it offers a beautiful mouthfeel with zesty freshness, minerality and lots of energy. It undergoes a spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel, and the wine ages in botte grande for 24 months. Production is 48,000 bottles, and the wine is priced competitively. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 94 (VN) |
In Bond
€732.00 |
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Vinous (94)The 2015 Barolo Pira Vecchie Viti needs a bit of time in the glass for an initial whiff of reduction to blow off. As it often is, the Pira Vecchie Viti is an exotic wine built on an intriguing mix of aromatic presence and understated structure. In 2015, the two Pira Barolos are not as different as they usually are. While the Vecchie Viti has terrific persistence, it also is a bit fleeting for this wine. |
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Piedmont | 2 | 97 (WA) |
In Bond
€675.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97)The 2019 Barbaresco Montefico Vecchie Viti comes from a parcel that was given as a dowry gift in 1929, thus changing hands to the Roagna family. It measures 0.24 hectares and production remains very limited at 1,222 bottles. Montefico tends to be more aromatic compared to Asili, and it reveals many layers of complexity that change rapidly and with fluidity. It starts off with a floral signature of roses and violets and then cedes to redcurrant and spicy licorice. The quality of the firm tannins in 2019 is terrific, and the acidity is spot on. There are elegant chalky sensations to close on this cellar-worthy Nebbiolo. |
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Piedmont | 8 | 92 (JD) |
In Bond
€262.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (92)Rich ruby in hue, the 2020 Barolo Bricco Ambrogio offers notes of licorice, red cherries, menthol, and cedar. Medium-bodied, it retains good freshness and nice concentration while being light on its feet, with a clean, tapered finish. Floral and pretty on the palate, this very attractive red is open now and will have a wide window for enjoyment over the next 5-7 years. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 94 (VN) |
In Bond
€106.00 |
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Vinous (94)The 2016 Barolo is a powerful, deep wine that is going to need time to soften and further open up. Black cherry, plum, spice, leather, dried herbs and menthol infuse the 2016 with notable aromatic depth as well as a palpable sense of brooding, virile intensity to match its classically built, mid-weight structure. This is an especially potent vintage for the straight Barolo, and there is clearly so much going on in the glass; it is a superb wine in the making. The Barolo is a blend of 80% Berri and 20% Rocche dell'Annunziata. |
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Piedmont | 6 | 96 (VN) |
In Bond
€214.00 |
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Vinous (96)Cortese's 2016 Barbaresco Riserva Rabajà is a brooding, powerful wine. Even so, it retains a gorgeous sense of classicism in its transparent feel. Black cherry, plum, licorice, lavender and cloves lend striking nuance. Readers will find a dark, statuesque wine that shows the explosive power of the vintage. The Riserva emerges from the estate's oldest vines, which are about 60 years old now. |
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Tuscany | 4 | 99 (VN) |
In Bond
€1,175.00 |
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Vinous (99)The 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is radiant in the glass, showcasing the pure class of this exceptional vintage and the Le Potazzine house style. Lavender and geraniums mix with sweet smoke, black cherries and hints of tobacco as the 2019 entrances the taster. It displays fabulous balance, cool-toned, deep and complex, with masses of ripe red berry fruits that saturate over a stimulating wave of fresh acidity. Tannic and long yet still remarkably fresh, this leaves a pleasantly bitter tinge to pinch at the cheeks as nuances of licorice fade. What an absolutely beautiful Riserva. |
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Piedmont | 2 | - |
In Bond
€311.00 |
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