2016

This lively fruited blend of Grenache and Mourvedre makes a great everyday quaff. From vines growing happily along the cool Tuscan coast, ripe cherry aromas and flavors lead to rustic...

A pure expression of Merlot, the 2016 Bolgheri Rosso Cont'Ugo is a ripe and loosely knit red wine that would wash down nicely with easy pasta dishes. The wine shows...

This beautifully complex pure Cabernet Franc wine expresses the herbal signature of this variety, with aromas of ripe plums, sweet mint, sage and thyme. The luscious palate gives way to...

Linear, fresh red with plum and orange-peel aromas and flavors. Medium body, light tannins and a fruity finish. Subdued and focused. \n \n Producer Information \n Tenuta di Arceno is...

Lively ruby color with garnet reflections. It opens with hints of black cherry, blackberry, chocolate and Mediterranean scrub. On the palate it is enveloping and velvety, with great acidity backed...

This features a well of blackberry and black cherry flavors, along with iron, licorice and fresh herb aromas and flavors. The dense tannins are easily matched by the concentrated flavors,...

Bright, rich ruby red. Nose opens with lots of crunchy, vivid berry fruit followed by cassis, raspberry and goji berry. Powerful palate with firm, grippy tannin, lots of ripe fruit...

A dense matrix supports black cherry, iron, earth, tobacco and coffee flavors in this beefy red. Tips toward the tannins in the end, but stays in line. \n \n Producer...

Fragrant and juicy in the matrix shows notes of geraniums, red plums and strawberries. Medium-full body, soft tannins in the extraction well blended into the wine and a brilliant finish....

Dark ruby red. On the nose breath of light strawberry, then ripe cherries and forest berries, shows nuances of pomegranate and dried rose leaf. On the palate juicy and clear,...

The Camigliano 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Gualto shows increased precision and sharper lines compared to the 2017 wines reviewed here. This wine also reveals a more vibrant and intact...

The Capanna Farm, owned by the Cencioni family since 1957, is situated in the Montosoli area, to the north of Montalcino. It was founded by Giuseppe Cencioni and, helped by...

Ruby, tending towards garnet with age. Penetrating on the nose with ample and very complex nose with echoes of wild berry fruit. Dry, warm, solid, harmonious, combining delicacy and austerity,...

Caparzo Brunello di Montalcino La Casa is a ruby, tending towards garnet with age. Penetrating, ample, and extremely complex, with wild berry fruit, spice, and vanilla.\n Producer Information\n Società Agricola...

Lots of plum and dark-berry character with citrus, cedar and sandalwood. Very pure sangiovese. Full-bodied with firm, racy tannins and cool, vivid fruit at the finish. Some mineral, tar and...

Cool and perfumed 2016 Brunello with black cherries, flowers and crushed stones. Medium to full body with firm, chewy tannins, yet polished and very silky. Mineral and seaweed undertones. Just...

Aromas of black cherries, berries and sandalwood. Floral. Medium to full body with firm and polished tannins that are still chewy. But with some time, they will soften and come...

This is a very subtly played Chianti Classico Riserva that opens to reveal brambleberries, dried orange peel, vanilla, tobacco, cedar, spice box and grilled meats. Very structured on the palate...

The Castello Di Querceto Colli Della Toscana Centrale Rosso Il Sole Di Alessandro 2016 is a red wine from the Tuscany region of Italy. It is a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon...

Characterized by mild winter and spring with higher-than-average minimum temperatures. This led to a slight advance in budding and a beautiful vegetative expression of the vines. The summer was cool...

The Pommard Rouge 2022 from Domaine Berthelemot embodies the richness and elegance of Pommard wines. Sourced from biodynamic vineyards, this 100% Pinot Noir wine offers aromas of red berries and...

Located just 20 miles from the Monterey Bay, Eden Rift is the oldest continually producing vineyard in California. Planted in 1849 by Theophile Vache, the 120-acre estate rests on the...

Famiglia Cotarella Brunello di Montalcino Le Macioche is an incredible wine that perfectly captures the essence of the picturesque region of Montalcino in Tuscany, Italy. This wine is made with...

The 2016 Chianti Classico Dofana is, to my mind, the most complete of the three Chianti Classico expressions by Fattoria Carpineta Fontalpino from this classic vintage. This is a dark...

A Sangiovese rich in flower and spices on the nose and soft in the mouth, with velvety tannins. It possesses an innate elegance. A lunar, feminine, ethereal wine.

Do ut des is a reflection of the unique and stimulating terroir of the fascinating Tuscan region. A modern and free expression of the legacy of ancient lands, grapes are...

This is fragrant and floral with dark berries on the nose. Medium body, firm and silky tannins and a fresh, clean finish. A driven and linear Chianti Classico. The backbone...

Made entirely with Cabernet Sauvignon, this has aromas of cassis, cedar, chopped mint and underbrush. The smooth, medium-bodied palate offers black currant, black cherry, star anise and a hint of...

Aromas of dark-skinned fruit, exotic spice, blue flower and menthol shape the nose. It's linear, focused and ethereally elegant, offering succulent Morello cherry, raspberry compote and star anise alongside fine-grained...

Chewy and tannic for a 2014, but there’s sweet fruit underneath with citrus and floral brightness. Medium body. Flavorful finish. Go-to Brunello.\n Producer Information\n Castelgiocondo is a Tuscan wine estate...

A marriage of Malbec and Chateau Leret 'terroir', a nose where blackcurrant dominates the red fruit aromas, with shades of licorice and vanilla. A supple touch on the palate thanks...

A beautiful nose of violets, lavender, dried strawberries, hibiscus and a touch of vanilla. Medium-bodied with fine tannin, pretty acidity crunch and a tangy finish.\n \n Producer Information\n Il Borro...

Gorgeous aromas of crushed berries and currants with violet and lavender undertones. Full body, fine tannins and a long and polished finish. Shows drive and focus. From organically grown sangiovese,...

The wine displays an elegant nose with notes of red fruit, leather and spices. Persistent on the palate, with a long and seductive finish.\n \n Producer Information\n Tenuta Il Poggione...

This is a full-bodied, juicy red with ripe plums, dried cherries, cedar and a touch of milk chocolate. Dried roses and leather. Silky tannins and a long, focused finish. Some...

This crafted Brunello by La Fiorita are the most genuine expression of Sangiovese coming from their different vineyards. The composed blends of these diverse extractions bring a delicate complexity to...

Sweet berries and cherries with orange peel and hints of sandalwood. Medium to full body with firm, integrated tannins and a fresh, vivid finish. Firm tannins, but together and so...

Intense ruby red colour with bouquets of sweet cherry, dried mint and tomatoes. The Casanova Della Spinetta Chianti Riserva is full bodied, elegant and refined with succulent tannins and fresh...

A medium-bodied red with aromas and flavors of cherries, fresh herbs, citrus zest and red tea. Soft tannins and a fruity finish.\n Producer Information\n Neil Empson and renowned oenologist Franco...

In the early '60s Damo the grandfather planted the first vine, probably he didn't know that from that gesture would have been born more than common wine. After his absence...