2016

Red berry, rose, menthol, new leather, cracked pepper and wild herb aromas come together on this. Linear, elegant and youthfully austere, the palate delivers red cherry, pomegranate, licorice and star...

Bright ruby with light garnet shimmer. Very clear nose, intense fruit notes of dark cherries and plums. A palate with a lot of ripe fruit, sweet appealing texture, fine-meshed tannin...

Exudes smoke, black cherry and blackberry fruit, allied to a rich, muscular frame. Ripe and spicy, with sweet fruit offsetting the dense tannins. Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.\n Producer Information\n...

.Light to medium deep ruby colour with an orange rim. Youthful nose displaying some new oak, fine spice, orange rind and sweet raspberry notes. The palate is dense and intense...

Crisp, dry and elegant, this vibrant sparkler offers delicate, enticing aromas of spring blossom, brioche, summer orchard fruit and a hint of graphite. On the savory, racy palate, crisp acidity...

Pale pink with light copper reflections. Red fruit complex (blackberry, cherry and raspberry) with white fruit and pineapple, and very slight yeasty notes. Delicate and fragrant, with an elegant and...

Intense ruby red with youthful hints. Fresh, ample and rewarding, characterized by spicy aromas, jammy berries, marked notes of tobacco, with pleasant hints of vanilla. Great structure. The full body...

Produced entirely from native varieties, predominantly Sangiovese with addition of Colorino and Pugnitello. It is a medium-bodied Chianti Classico with a distinguished personality and notable for its elegance. Traditional fermentation...

San Giorgio Ugolforte presents a dark core of red and black berry fruit layered with earth, leather, smoke, and herbs. Complex and elegant, the wine is full on the palate...

A wine to drink at least 10 years from now, the 2016 San Leonardo is positioned to be enjoyed in the far long term. Like its Tuscan cousin from Bolgheri,...

Delicately perfumed and finessed, the San Polo 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Podernovi is very floral and lifted in personality. This vintage is very different than the inaugural 2015 vintage. I...

Elegant approach of the aromas here that come off in steady pulses of black fruit, spice and tobacco instead of one overwhelming blast. The wine is thick, chewy, tart and...

Ruby Fresh and bright with sliced-orange, hazelnut and dark-fruit character. Medium body, fine tannins and a crisp finish.\n \n Producer Information\n Sassetti Livio Pertimali is an Italian wine producer based...

An intense red color with ruby highlights. Hints of redcurrants, blackberries, and cocoa powder on the nose, together with spicy notes of black pepper, cloves, and nutmeg. On the palate,...

Great Sangiovese’s ability to soak in the aromas of its magical Tuscan surroundings, its food-friendly acidity, and its incredible aging potential are some of the many things that make the...

Menthol, ripe dark-skinned fruit and star anise aromas mingle with espresso on this linear, full-bodied red. The palate is structured and still youthfully austere, featuring Marasca cherry, pomegranate, licorice and...

Initial oaky aromas suggest milk chocolate and vanilla, with veiled plum and berry scents in reserve. A medium to full palate is made creamy by oak, while this tastes of...

pretty pumped-up Carmignano with lots of ripe fruit and new wood, yet there’s underlying seriousness to the full body and intensity with a long, flavorful finish. Needs a year or...

Aromas of French oak, Mediterranean scrub and blue flower are front and center on this vibrant blend of Nero d'Avola and Perricone. The palate is still primary and youthfully austere,...

Very potent aromas of blackcurrants and toasted oak with hints of eucalyptus and black-cherry liqueur, following through to a full palate with firm tannins that drive the fruit on through...

A creamy and juicy Brunello with dried-berry, peach and dusty-earth character. It’s full-bodied, chewy and very intense. Lots of fruit, yet reserved and toned with tannins that stay with you...

Terrazze dell'Etna winery was founded in 2008 by Nino Bevilacqua, an engineer from Palermo, when legendary Italian winemaker Riccardo Cotarella helped him to plan and build this extraordinary property. Stretching...

The 2016 Bocca di Lupo reveals aromas of balsamic vinegar along with ripe fruit, chocolate and sweet spice. On the palate, the wine is enveloping and complex with vibrant tannins...

Offers a wealth of fruit on the nose in red cherry, bramble berry and currant aromas, with delicate warm spice tones lingering in the background. The lithe palate follows suit,...

Tornatore Pietrarizzo Etna Rosso is from Sicily's Mt. Etna region. The terraced vineyards 700m high atop the slopes of Mt. Etna, vines struggle for water in rocky soil, producing grapes...

Ruby red in color with purplish reflections. On the nose, an explosion of red fruit reminiscent of brandied cherries, currants, blackberries, bitter orange and myrtle berries. The palate offers a...

Dusty notes with crushed gravel and dried tea leaves are a prelude to aromas of fresh button mushrooms and hints of fennel. Savory mushrooms and olives, followed by firm, fine-grained...

Ruby-red in color, this wine is surprisingly concentrated. With silky tannins and layers of dark berry fruit and spices, this is a rich and aromatic Montepulciano d’Abruzzo. Full-bodied and firm,...

Appellation: Isola dei Nuraghi IGT\n Region: Sardinia, Italy\n Grape Varieties: 100% Vermentino\n Vineyard: The grapes for this wine are grown in the Alghero region of Sardinia, on sandy soils with...

Rather deep ruby with a purple hue. Some new oak and vanilla with red and dark berries and plum, sweet spices like vanilla and clove, the palate is however, more...

Violet, roasted coffee-bean and cedar aromas emerge from the glass. The ripe palate offers blackberry jam, licorice and espresso alongside assertive tannins.\n \n Producer Information\n \n Visitors traveling from Siena...

From 50 acres in Castelnuovo Berardenga, this is packed with flavors of cherry and raspberry brightened by notes of lavender and mint. Dusty tannins weave through the wine, revealing hints...

Garnet black color. Aromas and flavors of crushed blackberries, leather, autumn leaves, roasted chestnut, licorice, and spice cake with a satiny, vibrant, dryish medium body and a smooth, complex, long...

A dense, layered red with plums, a touch of dark chocolate, as well as walnut character. Medium to full body. Velvety tannins. Flavorful finish. Needs two or three years to...

Villa Rosa has some of the richest heritage in Castellina in Chianti and its vineyards resonate the essence of Chianti Classico. The Cecchi Family purchased the property from the Lucherini...

Aromas of ripe dark-skinned fruit and roasted coffee bean lead the nose. The straightforward palate offers prune, espresso and coconut alongside supple tannins.\n Producer Information\n Villa Rosa has some of...

A garnet red color with a delicate, appealing, intense bouquet, reminiscent of violets and dry roses, alcohol soaked cherries, vanilla, tobacco, truffles and pepper. The taste is full, robust, austere...

Ruby red colour with garnet highlights. Rich and expressive bouquet, dry rose, cherry in alcohol lead the way to goudron, leather, pepper and truffle. On the palate it is dense...

Aromas suggesting dark-skinned berries, tilled soil and leather emerge from the glass. The taut palate offers dried cherry, licorice and toasted hazelnut alongside chewy tannins and fresh acidity.\n \n Producer...

Its colour is characteristic of long aged Barolo, garnet red. The bouquet is packed and ethereal, with over-blown roses and cherries in alcohol initially dominant, followed by tobacco, liquorice, truffle,...