94pts Robert Parker s Wine Advocate Compared to the 2020 vintage, the Isole delle Falcole 2019 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione immediately strikes you for its more subdued and understated approach. That s not to say that it lacks intensity, because it does not; it is just less immediate. You get dried currants, mint, spice, earth…
93pts Robert Parker s Wine Advocate The Isole delle Falcole 2020 Merlot (with only 1,000 bottles produced) offers a generous expression of the grape that has been treated to 18 months in French barrique. It shows sweet spice along with the savory and earthy tones that come with the territory. From cool vineyards at a…
94pts Robert Parker s Wine Advocate Made with a blend of old-vine fruit (specifically, 70% Sangiovese, 10% Colorino, 5% Canaiolo, 5% Ciliegiolo, 5% Malvasia and 5% Trebbiano), this is a very special wine from Isole delle Falcole that shows an elegant side to this combination of Tuscan grapes. The 2020 Vecchia Vigna (with 5,500 bottles…
Winemaker Notes The Amarone della Valpolicella Classico is obtained from the best grapes of every harvest, left to wither on wooden grids and pressed in January. At least two years of ageing and subsequent refinement in bottle result in a ruby red wine with an intense bouquet of cherries and preserved Morello cherries in alcohol,…
92pts James Suckling A pleasantly chewy Brunello with a full body, giving it a soft and round form. It shows berry, chocolate and walnut flavors. Attractive finish. Give it two or three years to soften. 91pts Robert Parker s Wine Advocate The La Lecciaia 2017 Brunello di Montalcino is a generous, full-bodied expression of Sangiovese…
96pts Wine Enthusiast The nose is an astringent blend of dried cherries, cranberries, bricks, soil and hibiscus, with a mix of fresh wild herbs providing some warmth. The sanguine fruitiness and earthy notes continue onto the palate, but polished tannins and lithe acid create a round texture. 94pts Robert Parker s Wine Advocate The Tenuta…
94pts James Suckling Aromas of dark cherries, brambles and fresh, lifted floral notes of violets and lilacs. Medium body and a creamy, round texture with chewy yet polished and juicy tannins. Dense and focused. Succulent and zesty aftertaste. This will age beautifully. Try after 2027. Winemaker Notes This wine stands out for its intense ruby…
Winemaker Notes Impenetrable ruby red color, the nose is intense of red fruit and black cherry jam, light notes of cocoa and toasted complete its bouquet. The palate is warm, fairly tannic, soft, intense, with the typical almond finish. Platters of cured meats, grilled and baked meats, first courses with very structured sauces. Biodynamic Vegan
93pts Robert Parker s Wine Advocate With a red wax seal affixed to the front of the bottle, the Mastrojanni 2018 Brunello di Montalcino shows dark fruit, dried cherry, iris roots, savory spice and crushed stone. The wine presents a classic aromatic profile for Sangiovese from Montalcino. The only distraction is the wine s high…
91pts Vinous A darkly alluring mix of crushed ashen stone, balsamic spice and musky red currants wafts up from the 2020 Rosso di Montalcino. It s soft and pure in character, with ripe strawberry and cherry fruits that cascade across a core of bright acidity. This finishes incredibly fresh with a lingering spicy tension and…
Winemaker Notes With its signature ruby red hue and purple tinges, Le Volte dell’Ornellaia displays lively red fruit aromas alongside light spiciness. The wine is well balanced across all components on the palate, blending smooth tannins with refreshing acidity that lends crunchiness to this enjoyable wine.
94pts Vinous The 2019 Barbaresco Nubiola is quite the overachiever in this year s lineup from Pelissero. Aromatically intense and also quite deep, the Nubiola impresses with its balance. The blend of different sites was clearly an advantage. Bright red-toned fruit, cedar, tobacco, orange peel and pomegranate lend notable complexity throughout. Give the tannins a…
94pts Wine Spectator Fresh and dried cranberries, lemon peel, fresh mushrooms and bark. Smoky. It’s medium-bodied with firm yet fine, silky tannins and intense, juicy flavors. Long finish. Delicious. 90pts Wine Enthusiast Aromas of rose, exotic spice and wild berry shape the nose on this fragrant red, along with whiffs of moist earth and leather….
Winemaker Notes Vivid ruby red, with slight garnet colored shades. The wine has red berries and spice aromas with a delightful vanilla sensation. The mouthfeel is very sophisticated and pleasantly harmonic. It has a persistent and pleasantly tannin flavor, with a well combined freshness. Blend : Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot Food Pairing Grilled red meat and roasted…
95pts Wine Enthusiast Earth and fruit play off of each other on the nose, where first soil and herbs are more present, then cherries and strawberries, finally meeting somewhere in between with dark chocolate and coffee aromas that follow onto the palate. The wine is clearly defined by robust tannins. 94pts James Suckling I like…
Winemaker Notes Vine training: spurred cordon. Average yield: about 40 q ha. Winegrowing: 100% certified organic. The use of natural manureensures soil vitality; management of the greenery employs tonics tostrengthen the plants natural defenses and help them face thevarying climate. Cover cropping is only carried out as needed,thanks to the symbiotic nature of the ecosystem…