25 Wine Reviews Found

  • Varietal: Sangiovese
98 Points

Canalicchio di Sopra Brunello di Montalcino 2019

This deeply satisfying Brunello is super intense and age worthy, with 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 and firm tannins to balance well with rich pasta ragout or grilled... Read Full Review
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Ciacci Piccolomini Brunello di Montalcino Pianrosso 2021

A magical young Tuscan treasure that tastes far above its price, offering a generous, velvety texture and plush yet prodigious tannins built for the table—and for time. The palate is ripe and creamy with dark cherry and deep blue-fruit tones, accented by herbal notes, olive tapenade, and a whisper of charcuterie. A balsamic-menthol lift carries... Read Full Review
99 Points

Casanova di Neri Brunello Tenuta Nuova 2013

It’s hard to imagine a more awe-inspiring, bold and promising young Brunello than the 2013 Casanova di Neri Cerretalto. Dazzling from the start with aromas and then subsequent flavors of crushed berries, fresh espresso beans, and Valrhona chocolate that follow effortlessly to the palate. Full-bodied, with chewy yet velvety tannins and an obsession-inducing finish that... Read Full Review
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Val de Suga Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Spuntali 2016

We were simply enchanted with the quality of the Val de Sugo Brunello Vigna Spuntali 2016, another testament to the unanimous acclaim for this vintage. The velvety texture introduced intensely delicious, dark fruit flavors, hints of tapenade and balsamic. Savory notes of baking spices, bay leaves and tarragon are enveloped by bold tannins. Gosh we... Read Full Review
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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
98 Points

Canalicchio di Sopra Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2019

A thrilling, tightly wound wine brimming with potential. Currently reserved but already showing impeccable balance, it layers bright black cherry, baking spice, leather, and bay leaf with a hint of pine. The structure is firm, the finish grippy, and the overall impression one of luxurious restraint. While it offers flashes of brilliance now, its true... Read Full Review