32 Wine Reviews Found

  • Region: Italy
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
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
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