Italian Wine

90+ Points Critical Acclaim: D100, V97, WA97, JS99 Points

It flows beautifully across the palate and it still feels so young_read more

{'WS': '93', 'WA': '94', 'JS': '96'}

The wine is bold and beautiful and so is the quality of the fruit; however, there is a lot of oak spice and toast_read more

James Suckling writes 96 Points profound nose here with chili chocolate and sandalwood beneath the sweet blackberry background. A hint of violets, too...read more.

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Amber in color with toffee, nutty aromas. On the palate this wine is rich and smooth with intense dry fruit flavors.

Can be enjoyed at room temperature as an aperitif or well chilled as an accompaniment to parmesan, prosciutto or pizza. Winemaker Description.

The Wine Spectator writes: Iodine, dried fig and roasted almond notes leap from the glass in this finely balanced and creamy Marsala, in a dry style. 90 Points Wine Spectator.

On the palate it is balanced, with agreeable tannins, good body and intense flavors; persistent finish with flavors of black cherry and plum...read more.

90+ Points Critical Acclaim: {'WS': '95', 'JD': '98', 'JS': '98'} Points

James Suckling 98 Points: Incredible aromas of white truffle, meat, wet earth, lightly burnt orange peel and pure fruit_read more

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Amber with streaks of brown gold. Intense with subtle hints of oak and dried fruit. Balanced with a characteristic taste of almonds and hints of liquorice_read more

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{'WA': '91', 'JS': '93', 'V': '92'}

93 James Suckling An amber-orange color with aromas of bergamot, dried orange, clove, star anise, chamomile and seashell. It’s medium-bodied with bright acidity and a fine tannin structure. Savory, spicy and flavorful. Very well done. No sulfites added. Unfiltered. Producer Description.

James Suckling writes: An amber-orange color with aromas of bergamot, dried orange, clove, star anise, chamomile and seashell. It’s medium-bodied with bright acidity and a fine tannin structure. Savory, spicy and flavorful. Very well done. No sulfites added. Unfiltered. James Suckling 93 Points.

WA95+, JS96, WS94, JR17.5

Racy, lively and a little fragile and delicate_read more

{'V': '96'}

Vinous writes 96 Points the 2020 Campo di Tenaglia is a heady, explosive wine. Soaring Cabernet...

{'WS': '94', 'WA': '96', 'V': '94'}

Bright red/purplish toned fruit, chalk, mint and white pepper lend notable and salivating energy to this decidedly focused Franc_read more

Robert Parker writes 96 Points if you love Cabernet Franc, please direct your attention here...

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Sparkling Moscato at it's finest! It has a lovely sweetness that is balanced by fine bubbles and fresh acidity_read more

Delicate profile, floral with notes of citrus, a hint of pineapple and banana. Fresh taste...

This lightly effervescent wine has a moderate crimson reflection with delicate floral fragrance...

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The body is exceptionally light and satiny. It has a pleasing long, dry finish_read more

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Recognized as a leader in the production of Sagrantino di Montefalco, Umbria variety attested in more than four hundred years_read more

A natural Sicilian red vermouth made from organic grapes with indigenous yeasts, and fermented on skins. Aromatic with notes of wild herbs and rich citrus peel. Producer Description.

Slightly effervescent or “frizzante” if you’re fancy, with notes of wildflowers, ripe melons and....

Scalabrone 2021 is light peony pink in color. Its nose delivers intense notes of red berries...

Gorgeously rounded and slippery in its feel, the palate features tangy blood orange, peach and...

Girolamo Russo's Etna Rosato is produced in Passopisciaro from 100% Nerello Mascalese grapes vinified in pink. It is a very interesting and easy to drink wine. The bouquet recalls notes of pomegranate and wild strawberries that alternate with hints of broom; the sip is supported by a big boost savory and mineral, with a lingering finish and great freshness. Winemaker Description.

{'WS': '93', 'JS': '94', 'V': '96'}

It wafts up with an alluring bouquet of smoky black currant and plum skins, complicated by savory herbs, hints of white pepper and fresh tobacco_read more

Made from old-vines planted on sandy soils in the coastal region of Apulia, this full-bodied, blackberry-perfumed, exotic Primitivo displays unexpected complexity for the price, and will...read more

90+ Points Critical Acclaim: WE90 Points

Wild-berry flavors are wrapped in cinnamon and clove accents on the palate, with integrated tannins and fresh acidity lending support_read more

{'WS': '95', 'WA': '94', 'JS': '97'}

The Wine Spectator writes this is lush, yet dense and lively, offering black cherry, blackberry and black currant fruit, shaded by mineral, cedar...read more

90+ Points | Critical Acclaim

The Wine Spectator writes though leaning to the muscular side, with a solid structure, this also...

{'WS': '91', 'WA': '92', 'JS': '94'}

James Suckling writes this shows real freshness for the aglianico grape, contributed in part by the fresh sage and thyme undertones and also the backdrop of fresh blueberries...read more.

The wine presents a deep ruby red colour with evident shades of violet. The nose is remarkable...

90 + Points Critical Acclaim _ read more

So much bright yet intense fruit here, ranging from blueberries to raspberries to fresh citrus.

100% Aglianico del Vulture Cantine del Notaio is a Demeter certified Biodynamic estate located in the rugged volcanic hills of Mount Vulture in Basilicata_read more

WA95, WS94

One of the favorite vineyards of winemaker Alessandro Ceretto.

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Ruby red color with garnet hues. The nose results intense with notes of red fruits, fresh violet flowers and spices. On the palate it is persistent, aromatic and full-bodied. It keeps all the aromas felt at the nose. It can be defined as a charismatic and distinct wine. Winemaker Description.

James Suckling writes: Slightly meaty nose with some dark earth, roasted spices and dark chocolate to the black cherries. Juicy and tight with a medium to to full body, showing chewy tannins and a sappy finish. 90 Points James Suckling.

90+ Points Critical Acclaim: WA97 , WS95, V95 Points

Delivers depth and power, with menthol and wild herbs shading cherry and plum flavors_read more

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Deep ruby-red in color, Ramitello offers aromas of plums, forest fruits, dark chocolate, leather, and licorice. On the palate, a rich and velvety body pushes flavors to continue over a long and intriguing finish.

Pair this wine with grilled steaks, Port sauces, Scandinavian-style venison, and beef bourgignon. 85% Montepulciano, 15% Aglianico. Winemaker Description.

James Suckling writes: Aromas of fig, grilled plum and leather. Full-bodied with firm tannins. Savory on the palate with baked black fruit and baking spice. Earthy herbs. Coffee. James Suckling 91 Points.