Brancaia “Ilatraia” Toscana 2019
97 points James Suckling: This has aromas of blackberries, blackcurrants, black olives, cedar, dark chocolate, praline, salted almonds and spearmint. Some gun metal and graphite, too. Creamy and caressing, with velvety tannins and a full body. Delicious salted-chocolate notes. So …
Brancaia “Tre” Toscana 2021
Winery notes: TRE stands for the three grape varieties, Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, and for our three Tuscan estates – the basis for this wine. The wine is dominated by delicious red fruit flavors; it is really juicy and …
Cantele Salice Salentino Riserva 2017
The village folk still call it Niuru Maru: Negroamaro, meaning bitter black (red). In another era, Negroamaro was grown solely to ship to the north of Italy where the colder climate made it challenging to obtain the desired color and …
Masi Masianco Pinot Grigio/Verduzzo 2020, Delle Venezie
Masi’s most up-to-date Italian white is also the estate’s white “Supervenetian,” a wine of great personality. Masianco Pinot Grigio delle Venezie blends the elegant, fruity and rich aromas of this grape, cultivated in Friuli, with the structure, poise and body …
Nino Franco Rustico Prosecco Superiore, Valdobbiadene, Italy
Winemaker’s NotesNino Franco’s non-vintage sparkling Rustico Prosecco is unquestionably the world’s finest value in a high quality, Champagne look-alike. The non-vintage, light-bodied Prosecco di Valdobiaddene Rustico offers gorgeously elegant, fresh, lively fruit, notes of bread dough and citrus, and persistent …
Sella & Mosca Cannonau Di Sardegna Riserva 2019
93 points James Suckling: This is really delicious with berries, cherries, crushed stones, slate and dried rosemary. Subtle and flavorful at the same time. Medium tannins that are polished and pretty. Spices at the end. Grenache, as you may know …
Sergio Mottura Orvieto 2020, Umbria
90 points Vinous: Luminous pale straw. Aromas and flavors of stone and pomaceous orchard fruit. Very bright and juicy with sneaky concentration and depth to the apple, pear and floral flavors. Finishes long and saline with a lingering juicy ripe …
Villa Le Prata Brunello di Montalcino 2012
91 points Wine Advocate: “The 2012 Brunello di Montalcino offers a classic interpretation of Sangiovese. The wine displays a dark crimson color with subtle ruby highlights. Dried berry, tobacco, pressed flower and pencil shavings are some of the principal components …