19 Wine Reviews Found

  • Region: Italy
99 Points

Fontodi Chianti Classico Vigna del Sorbo Gran Selezione 2021

The brand new 2021 Fontodi Flaccianello lives up to expectations for this universally acclaimed vintage! Today, it is a tightly wound treasure that promises grandeur over the next decade (+ decant prior to 2028). Reminiscent of the 2016 vintage (100 points) this is a sublime wine, with a cool menthol nose balanced with luscious red... Read Full Review
99 Points

Fontodi Flaccianello 2016

The 2016 Fontodi Flaccianello is a sublime wine, with a cool menthol nose balanced with luscious red cherries and deep dark chocolate. With a mouth coating, creamy texture, loads of ultra bold and firm tannins lead to a several minute finish. Delicious with a hearty decant now, but will age seamlessly for another 10+ years.... Read Full Review
99 Points

La Fiorita Brunello di Montalcino Fiore di NO 2016

This deeply satisfying Brunello is super intense and supremely delicious thanks to the approachable nature of the prized 2016 vintage. Initial flavors include layers upon layers of ripe red fruit, smoky oak, flowers and chocolate. The palate is delicious and fresh, with red and black cherries, tobacco, dried flowers, spices and olive tapenade. Wonderful acidity... Read Full Review
99 Points

La Fiorita Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2019

A stunning, full-throttle Riserva that delivers a sumptuous, ultra-velvety texture with plenty of richness and depth. The palate is mouth-filling and layered, driven by ripe black cherry, dried red berries, and hints of apple skin, all framed by notes of cacao, baking spice, and refreshing menthol. Despite its opulence, the wine maintains excellent freshness, with... Read Full Review
99 Points

Uccelliera Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2019

Immediately impressive, this wine opens with a rich and spicy bouquet of dried cherries, leather, thyme, and Tuscan herbs. Aromas of blackberry, currant, and pipe tobacco waltz gracefully with vanilla and a hint of blood orange, inviting you into a deep and complex relationship. On the palate, it’s both round and chewy, layered with thick... Read Full Review
99 Points

Cupano Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2015

WOW! This monumentally satisfying Brunello is a show-stopper, just now approaching its drinking window after a few years of cellar time. Launching forth with a fanfare of savory herbs plus layers upon layers of ripe red fruit, smoky oak, flowers and chocolate. The palate is luxuriously rich, with awe-inspiring notes of red and black cherries,... Read Full Review
94 Points

Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Riserva 2007

Intense, deep ruby red color with subtle glimmers of garnet. The wine shows a splendid, full nose with hints of blackberries and pleasant notes of tobacco and spice. In the mouth, the wine is soft with an elegant, fresh finish and a persistent, generous acidity in the aftertaste. Full of mature tannins and fruitiness. Read Full Review
94 Points

Barrua Red Isola Dei Nuraghi 2007

Opens with tons of raspberry, kirsch and blackberry that leads to a palate that combines nice softness with brilliant acidity, pushing through to a deep, extremely clean finish over a creamy, mouthfilling tannins that add support, with layers of sweet fruit, spice and light oak notes filling in the long, savory finish. An uniquely elegant... Read Full Review
95 Points

Barrua Red Isola Dei Nuraghi 2009

Opens with tons of blackberry, kirsch and plum that leads to a palate that combines nice softness with brilliant acidity, pushing through to a deep, extremely clean finish over a creamy, mouthfilling tannins that add support, with layers of sweet fruit, spice and light oak notes filling in the long, savory finish. An uniquely elegant... Read Full Review
96 Points

Bondonio Barbaresco Roncagliette 2010

Dark fruits, black truffles and spice waft from the glass. The palate maintains a delicate balance between black cherry, strawberry, baking spices, and savory herbs that crescendo for an elegant finish with dark earth, mineral, and black fruits. Supple tannins suggest that this wine will age gracefully for 7-10 years. Read Full Review