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This wine offers an outstanding balance of flashy red fruit and savory depth. Layers of black cherry, dried red berries, and hints of tobacco weave together seamlessly with accents of leather, thyme, bay leaf, and subtle baking spice. The palate is juicy, light on its feet, and wonderfully crisp, with a savory edge that adds...

A perineal favorite, this upcoming vintage is intensely delicious and displays the more approachable fruit + tannins of this warmer vintage. At first, we were impressed by the dark fruit, savory Italian herb and notes of balsamic and olive tapenade. Then we sampled again paired with grilled strip steak and it was a match made...

This treasure from Tuscany’s acclaimed 2019 vintage impresses with notes of juicy dark cherry, hints of leather, pipe tobacco of savory baking spices guaranteed to match Italian cuisines. This powerful red should age for 5- 7 years but should be approachable now (decanting recommended). Bravo.

A dazzling young Tuscan treasure, featuring silky texture, prodigious tannins, and exotic flavors to pair gracefully with Italian cuisine (particularly hearty Bolognese!). Prodigious dark fruit, hints of olive tapenade and charcuterie and deftly balanced with a dollop of sumptuous balsamic notes. Decant now for at least 30 minutes and enjoy anytime through 2028.

A beautifully balanced effort that overdelivers at its price point, this 2023 reveals a vibrant, fruit-driven core of juicy cherry, ripe strawberry, and crisp apple skin. Light-bodied yet impressively textured with subtle notes of leather, clove, and a gentle touch of creamy, nut-tinged oak in the background. The finish is tangy, dry, and refreshing, keeping...

Captivating nose of dark fruit, cherries, leather and cigar box. Bright and fresh with a mouth-watering juiciness. Flavors of apple skin, cherry, and dried herbs. The ripe tannins are tucked in and provide ample structure for this impressively layered effort. Enjoy now through 2025.

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...

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...

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...

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...