19 Wine Reviews Found

  • Region: Italy
96 Points

Brigaldara Amarone della Valpolicella 2008

Deep red with aromas of fruit jam, black and red cherries and vanilla. Perfumed aromatics of dried fruit and spice come from the appassimento process and add further complexity. On the palate this breathtaking Amarone Classico is a full-bodied, elegant, complex and velvety wine displaying epic layers of figs, dark cherries, baking spices and a... Read Full Review
93 Points

Camartina Cabernet Querciabella 2004

Displays captivating aromatics along with notes of blackberries, blueberries, violets and graphite that emerge on its medium-bodied frame. The fine tannins make it a highly enjoyable wine even at this early stage, but my experience suggests that another few years of bottle age are needed for the wine to integrate its oak and express its... Read Full Review
98 Points

Canalicchio di Sopra Brunello di Montalcino 1998

This deep stunning Brunello has a very interesting nose of fruit, smoke, flowers and chocolate. On the palate delicious red and black cherries, wood smoke, dried flowers, spices and cola. Flavors come and go and evolve in the mouth very intriguingly with violet and dark berries. Wonderful acidity and masculine tannins to balance everything out.... Read Full Review
97 Points

Canalicchio di Sopra Brunello di Montalcino 2001

This remarkably well-aged Brunello has a very interesting nose of fruit, smoke, flowers and chocolate. On the palate delicious red and black cherries, black olive tapenade, cooking spices and dates come together for a magnificently enjoyable experience now or anytime through 2017. Read Full Review
95 Points

Casanova di Neri Pietradonice 2006

Undoubtedly the most opulent Super Tuscan we ve sampled this year, this gem is astonishingly rich, deep and powerful. Features beautifully decadent dark fruit, Italian espresso with layers of blackberries, blueberries, cassis, spices, cocoa and sweet toasted oak. Full and velvety, with wonderful length. Enjoy now (after decanting) through 2018. 95 The 2006 Pietradonice (Cabernet... Read Full Review
95 Points

Cascina delle Rose Langhe 2009

Exhibiting the garnet hue and floral aromas typical to high class Barbaresco, this little Langhe over-delivers for the price. Deep and dark, the palate is packed with blueberry, cut flowers, and baking spices. Silky smooth, with well-integrated structure, the finish goes on and on. This beauty is ready to go right now, but will continue... Read Full Review
94 Points

Cellole Chianti Classico Riserva Tuscany 2007

Staggering in its richness and opulence, yet there is plenty of minerality, freshness and gorgeous inner perfume. Loaded with currant and blackberry, with hints of flowers and spices. Full-bodied, with chewy tannins and a long, caressing finish. Well-crafted with a fabulous overall balance. Read Full Review
95 Points

Conte D’Attimis Ronco Brolio 2005

A great aging wine, with a striking yellow color rich in golden undertones. The delicate bouquet pushes hazelnuts, dates and candied fruits and a slight vanilla scent. On the palate the Chardonnay predominates with a sumptuous glossy texture with mandarin marmalade, toasted nuts, and a fantastic balance. Crisp acidity keeps it from getting cloying, but... Read Full Review
95 Points

Cordella Brunello di Montalcino 2006

A saturated ruby color in the glass; aromas are rich, deep and earthy, with plenty of black fruits and delicate notes of vanilla. Elegant and precise on the palate, showing great structure and supple tannins. All work is done by hand and it shows all the way through the long, silky finish. Read Full Review