A deep, dense red, drenched with blackberry, pomegranate, plum and sweet spice flavors. Iron, tobacco and wild herb elements peek through as this plays out on the finish under a strong grip of tannins. Shows terrific balance and... Read More

The extraordinary 2021 Vigna Ca’ Mia shows it Serralunga heritage and captures the qualities of this outstanding vintage. It has beguiling aromas of wild rose, rosemary, camphor and cedar while the vibrant, structured palate... Read More

Hailing from the MGA of the same name that’s more commonly called Altenasso and located in Castiglione Falletto, the 2021 Garblèt Sue’ is another stunner from Brovia, starting with its enticing nose of blue... Read More

Fragrant and all about finesse, the radiant Brovia 2021 Rocche di Castiglione mesmerizes with its aromas of rose, perfumed berry, menthol and dark culinary spice. Full-bodied and showing elegant restraint, the savory, vibrant... Read More

The gorgeous 2021 Villero from Brovia reels you in with its enticing fragrance of wild rose, cedar, pine forest and red berry. Elegantly structured and utterly delicious, the poised, precise palate features succulent red cherry,... Read More

Intense and deep purple red color. The nose is striking, with hints of dark red fruit, among which raspberries stand out, as well as violet. On the palate, balance reigns supreme. The tannins and acidity are perfectly integrated... Read More

L’Apparita, the first purebred Merlot produced in Tuscany, has been an iconic wine
since its initial harvest in 1985.

Two parcels at the top of the Bellavista vineyard comprise the L’Apparita cru. The open-lyre training... Read More

Beginning in 1978, certain parcels were identified as possessing outstanding soil and microclimates due to extensive research into the terroir of the Castello di Ama vineyards.

1982 was Marco Pallanti’s first harvest. Chianti... Read More

𝗔𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘀 · Oak, Strawberry, Vanilla, Mushroom, Balsamic, Cedar, Tar, Red Fruits

This is a phenomenal wine that highlights the hard work and expertise of Chiara Boschis and her brother Giorgio. The E. Pira e Figli - Chiara Boschis 2021 Barolo Cannubi is made with organic Nebbiolo clones of Michet and Lampia... Read More

The E. Pira e Figli - Chiara Boschis 2021 Barolo Mosconi is structured, linear and ultimately quite mineral in character compared to the Cannubi. Its firm underlying architecture is rendered light and fragrant thanks to aromas... Read More

This wine represents a blend of fruit from various sites, and 15,000 bottles were created. Showing a classical profile, the E. Pira e Figli - Chiara Boschis 2021 Barolo Via Nuova delivers a firm sense of inner fiber and richness... Read More

Now boasting the proud Panzano UGA on the front label, the Fontodi 2021 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Panzano Vigna del Sorbo is a little more delicate, even subdued, compared to its new brother, the more exuberant Terrazze... Read More

The organic G.D. Vajra 2021 Barolo Bricco delle Viole first shows a fragile side, but it eventually rolls onto much greater momentum and focus as it opens in the glass. This is always one of my favorite wines from this excellent... Read More

The 2021 classic Barbaresco from Gaja is drop-dead gorgeous. Made with 14 estate vineyards that are vinified separately before being assembled into the final blend, it’s all about finesse, delivering sensations of juicy... Read More

Aromas: Expect a complex bouquet with notes of red cherries, dark plums, and wild berries, intertwined with dried roses, licorice, and earthy undertones. Further nuances of spice, tobacco, and tar can also be detected. Some descriptions... Read More

The Gaja 2021 Langhe Gaia & Rey is a blend of Chardonnay from five hectares planted in 1979 in Treiso and five hectares in Serralunga d'Alba planted in 1989. However, the Gaja family counts on adding fruit from their new property... Read More

The 2021 Barolo Francia is a vertical, explosive Barolo endowed with tons of energy. Bright acids and fine beams of tannin provide the framework for this striking young Barolo. All the elements are so well balanced. Time in the... Read More

The Giacomo Conterno Arione Nebbiolo d'Alba 2021 is a distinguished wine made from the revered Nebbiolo grape, sourced from the prestigious Arione vineyard in Serralunga d'Alba. While Conterno is best known for their Barolo... Read More

97 Points, Kerin O’Keefe

99 Points, Kerin O’Keefe

Structure and Freshness: A return to more traditional Barolo styles, with well-defined tannins and bright acidity.
Aromatics: Open and expressive, rather than austere.

Appearance: Intense garnet... Read More

99 Points, Kerin O’Keefe

Structure and Freshness: A return to more traditional Barolo styles, with well-defined tannins and bright acidity.
Aromatics: Open and expressive, rather than austere.

Appearance: Intense garnet... Read More

All said and done, the Marchesi Antinori 2021 Solaia is a monument to perfect winemaking. This coiffed supermodel does not show a single hair follicle out of place. However, it doesn't quite have the same sex appeal of the... Read More