This 2014 Brunello shows beautiful balsamic notes and savory aromas of sage, rosemary, red currant and pomegranate. Mid-palate flavors include hints of truffles and olive tapenade that will enhance a wide array of Italian menus. Savor now through 2027.
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This modestly-priced Merlot-driven red is made by winemaker Pierre Seillan, famous for his Verité wines that rank among California’s most prestigious reds. Seillan is a gifted winemaker who plays with combinations of the classic Bordeaux varietals to masterful effect. The 2013 Valadorna is a dark wine that immediately captures attention with captivating plum, cherry and...
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A delicious red blend with a creamy texture and ample fruit.
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Castello di Ama remains a reference-point producer in Tuscany. My visit to the property last year culminated with the stunning 1988 Apparita, still in great shape after all these years. The house style seeks a rich, bold expression of fruit that requires significant bottle aging to reach its apogee, even if the wines can be...
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The Castello di Ama Apparita 2008 is an absolute knockout. Both elegant and powerful, sweet black cherries and chocolate are among the many notes in this complex bouquet plum, mint, and baking spices rest on a sophisticated structure of supple tannins. Subtle notes of cut flowers linger in the background. If you can keep yourself...
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