{"title":"Italian Wine","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrunello, Barolo, Chianti, Super Tuscan... we know that Italian wines can sometimes be a bit complicated to understand, but that's why we’re here!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith more than 2,000 different indigenous grapes, over 330 DOCs, and an incredible and diverse relief, Italy is arguably the richest wine country in the world. Mixing art, design, culture, and beautiful scenery, Italy produces some of the most elegant wines in the world. From the Chianti to your tomato pasta, to the Super Tuscan for your ragu, Italy perfectly complements every moment and every meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can have the king of the wines, a Barolo from Giacomo Conterno ~ 100% Nebbiolo from Alba-Piedmont ~ or perhaps a Biondi-Santi, the first Brunello di Montalcino made entirely from Sangiovese...wait a minute, do you like Cabernet? Ok, you should definitely try a Sassicaia from Bolgheri.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe options are many, the styles are countless. Discover our hand-selected portfolio of Italian wines today!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eItalian Wine Regions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteeped in a rich, millennia-long winemaking history, Italy is renowned for producing some of the world's most exceptional wines. Among the country's viticultural treasures, two regions stand out for their iconic contributions to the world of fine wine: \u003cstrong\u003eTuscany\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ePiemonte\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTuscany, home to the classic wines of Chianti and Montalcino, is also the birthplace of the audacious Super Tuscans, which have captured the attention of wine enthusiasts worldwide. Piemonte, nestled in the northwest, boasts the regal Barolo and the elegant Barbaresco, both crafted from the noble Nebbiolo grape. These wines embody the essence of Italian winemaking prowess, each reflecting the unique terroir, the skilled hands of the winemakers, and the centuries-old traditions that have shaped Italy's wine heritage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exceptional wine producers of Tuscany and Piemonte infuse their passion and artistry into every bottle, crafting wines that not only express a profound sense of place but also possess the potential to evolve and develop complex nuances over time. For those looking to invest in Italy's finest wines, the top offerings from these regions promise an unrivaled experience, worthy additions to any wine collector's cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePiemonte Wine Region: Home to Barolo \u0026amp; Barbaresco\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePiemonte, a region in northwestern Italy, is the birthplace of the noble Nebbiolo grape, the backbone of both Barolo and Barbaresco wines. This thin-skinned, late-ripening variety is notorious for its finicky nature, demanding the utmost attention and care from the winemakers who dare to tame it. The result, however, is a wine of unparalleled complexity and depth, with an ability to age gracefully for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBarolo Wines: King of Nebbiolo\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarolo, often referred to as the \"King of Wines,\" is one of Italy's most prestigious wines, known for its powerful, complex, and age-worthy Nebbiolo-based reds. It was one of the first three wines to receive DOCG status in 1980. Classic Barolo has aromas of tar and roses, a bright ruby color that fades to garnet over time, firm tannins, high acidity, and relatively high alcohol. With age, it develops earthy, truffle, and dark chocolate notes. Barolo must be aged for at least 38 months before release, with a minimum of 18 months in barrel, while Riservas require 62 months of total aging. Traditionally, Barolos needed more than a decade to tame their tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBarolo Wine: Terroir \u0026amp; Style\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe key subregions and their soil types significantly impact Barolo styles. La Morra and the Barolo commune have limestone-rich soils that produce more aromatic and elegant wines. In contrast, Castiglione-Falleto, Serralunga d'Alba, and Monforte have less fertile soils, yielding more structured and age-worthy Barolos. Recently, there has been a stylistic shift towards a dichotomy between modernist producers using shorter macerations and new French oak for a more approachable style, and traditionalists favoring long macerations and aging in large, old casks. Many producers now take a middle ground approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBarbaresco Wine: Terroir \u0026amp; Style\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarbaresco, while sharing many similarities with Barolo, tends to be slightly more approachable in its youth, with a softer tannic profile and a more pronounced elegance. It is considered the slightly softer, more approachable, and earlier-maturing counterpart to Barolo, but still a complex, age-worthy, Nebbiolo-based wine. Barbaresco has a slightly warmer microclimate than Barolo, with vineyards on steep hills primarily in the villages of Barbaresco, Neive, and Treiso. The soils have less limestone and more sand compared to Barolo. Regulations require a minimum aging of 26 months, with at least 9 months in oak for Barbaresco, while Riservas require 50 months. In practice, many producers age their wines longer than required. While generally more approachable and elegant than Barolo, Barbaresco still possesses high acidity, firm tannins, and the potential to age and develop over many years in the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBruno Giacosa: Piemonte Wine Royalty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne cannot discuss Piemonte's wine royalty without mentioning the legendary \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/grandcruliquidassets.com\/collections\/winery-bruno-giacosa\" title=\"Bruno Giacosa\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/grandcruliquidassets.com\/collections\/winery-bruno-giacosa\"\u003eBruno Giacosa\u003c\/a\u003e, a producer whose name is synonymous with excellence. Giacosa's unwavering commitment to traditional winemaking techniques and his meticulous selection of grapes from the finest vineyards have earned him a reputation as one of Italy's most iconic winemakers. His Barolos and Barbarescos are highly sought-after by collectors and connoisseurs alike, and for good reason – they represent the pinnacle of Nebbiolo's potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTuscany: Premier Italian Region for Sangiovese Red Wines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurning our attention to Tuscany, we find ourselves in one of Italy's most famous wine regions, best known for Sangiovese-based reds like Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino, and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, as well as the Super Tuscan blends. Sangiovese accounts for about two-thirds of Tuscany's plantings and 85% of red wine production. In its various clonal forms, it is the primary grape in most of Tuscany's top DOCG reds. Chianti Classico DOCG represents the historical heart of Chianti, with wines containing at least 80% Sangiovese. The best examples can be complex, age-worthy expressions of the grape. Brunello di Montalcino DOCG is Tuscany's most powerful, age-worthy Sangiovese, requiring lengthy aging before release. These wines are 100% Sangiovese from the hill town of Montalcino.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuper Tuscan Wines: The Iconic Style that Shook Italy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 1970s and 1980s, the rise of Super Tuscans brought international attention to Tuscany. These wines either used French grapes like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot or were 100% Sangiovese, made outside the DOC\/DOCG rules of the time. At the forefront of the Super Tuscan movement stand two iconic estates: Tenuta San Guido, home to the legendary Sassicaia, and Ornellaia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSassicaia: Super Tuscan Movement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/grandcruliquidassets.com\/collections\/winery-bruno-giacosa\" title=\"Sassicaia\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/grandcruliquidassets.com\/collections\/winery-bruno-giacosa\"\u003eSassicaia\u003c\/a\u003e, first produced in 1968, is widely credited with kickstarting the Super Tuscan revolution. This Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant blend, with its deep, concentrated flavors of blackcurrant, cedar, and tobacco, has consistently earned critical acclaim and commands premium prices on the global market. It helped establish Bolgheri as a top region for Bordeaux-style blends. Other top Bolgheri estates include Ornellaia, Masseto, and Guado al Tasso.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrnellaia: Super Tuscan \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/grandcruliquidassets.com\/collections\/winery-tenuta-dell-ornellaia\" title=\"Ornellaia\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/grandcruliquidassets.com\/collections\/winery-tenuta-dell-ornellaia\"\u003eOrnellaia\u003c\/a\u003e, another titan of the Super Tuscan world, showcases the elegance and finesse that can be achieved through the masterful blending of Bordeaux varieties with Sangiovese. The estate's flagship wine, simply named Ornellaia, is a symphony of dark fruit, hints of spice, and velvety tannins, all beautifully integrated into a harmonious whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTuscany's Bolgheri Region \u0026amp; Appellations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome original Super Tuscans were labeled as humble Vino da Tavola before the IGT tier was introduced in 1992 to accommodate them. Now, many are top IGT wines or part of the Bolgheri DOC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBolgheri, located on the Tuscan coast, has a more moderate coastal climate than inland Tuscany, suiting Bordeaux varieties. Cabernet Sauvignon is the most planted grape, followed by Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The top Bolgheri estates produce some of the most iconic and expensive wines in Italy. The original Super Tuscan, Sassicaia, now has its own single-estate DOC, Bolgheri Sassicaia. Bolgheri winemaking tends to be precise and modern in style, incorporating new technologies. The wines are often described as a balance between Bordeaux elegance and Napa Valley opulence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Allure of Fine Italian Wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs one explores the depths of Italy's wine heritage, it becomes clear that Piemonte's Barolo and Barbaresco, along with Tuscany's Super Tuscans, are not merely wines – they are liquid testaments to the passion, skill, and dedication of the winemakers who craft them. These Italian gems stand as beacons of authenticity and character, offering a sensory journey through the heart of Italy, where wine is not just a beverage, but an integral part of life. Collecting and savoring these extraordinary wines is a celebration of Italy's rich viticultural history and the enduring legacy of its finest winemakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sassicaia-2005-750ml","title":"2005 Sassicaia, Tenuta San Guido, Bolgheri, Tuscany, Bottle (750ml)","description":"DR96 \"The 2005 vintage was very similar to the 1999 in that it was quite hot, but by 2005 there was a larger surface area of vineyard from which to source grapes. The more recently planted vineyards had come of age, much more so than they had in 1999. The production was not high, and some berries were not perfectly ripe with little green elements, but this gave the Sassicaia team more acidity and brightness. 2005 did not have a great reputation when released because 2004 was a great year and then everyone was excited and waiting to see 2006 and 2007. 'Today 2005 is one of the most requested vintages,' says General Manager Carlo Paoli, 'it’s a good compromise between freshness and concentration.' On the nose it is a little more fragrant with open, sunny, brighter more transparent aromas. On the palate there is an edgy nervosity and tangy, juicy acidity, which I love, together with dry, clipped tannins. The wine still feels energetic and young.\" SH for DR Nov 2022\n2008","brand":"Sassicaia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32963289841723,"sku":"ITY:SAS:SASS-0750-2005-F0L0C0","price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/ITYSASSASS-0750-2005-F0L0C0_9080eb7d-d63a-4738-9119-d5b7eb4dde0b.jpg?v=1742521247"},{"product_id":"sassicaia-2003-750ml","title":"2003 Sassicaia, Tenuta San Guido, Bolgheri, Tuscany, Bottle (750ml)","description":"JA95 \"The salinity comes through clearly at this point, which gives beautiful lift and grip. I just love how Sassicaia wines can play with tannins. They start so delicate and soft and yet close in beautifully. This has more grip and youth than the 2007. The rosemary and heat-baked herbs of Tuscany stand shoulder to shoulder with a concentrated blackberry richness and a salty tang that delivers freshness. This is the magic of Bolgheri — the coastal influence and the old vines.\" JA for DR Oct 2016\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\nJS95 \"This is a special Sassicaia that shows so much richness and density. Layered and ripe fruited. Hints of vanilla and wood. Full body, round texture and intense. Showing beautiful length and intensity. Drink or hold.\" JS Aug 2017","brand":"Sassicaia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32964538531899,"sku":"ITY:SAS:SASS-0750-2003-F0L0C0","price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/ITYSASSASS-0750-2003-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1722457492"},{"product_id":"sassicaia-2008-750ml","title":"2008 Sassicaia, Tenuta San Guido, Bolgheri, Tuscany, Bottle (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eJA98 \"Dense, intense chocolate and damson colour. On the nose things are still very closed despite its age. Although the palate is heading to the splitting point where the tertiary aromatics and flavours are making their appearance, though they’re held back by the primary vibrant blackberry fruits and a seam of Sassicaia freshness, with a bite of liquorice root. After a moment in the glass, the nose starts to open. Undergrowth notes are most clear at first, followed by black truffles. This is slowly opening up, taking time and patience. A clearly great vintage, and one that has many years ahead of it.\" JA for DR Oct 2016 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRP97 \"The 2008 Bolgheri Sassicaia is a wine without a winemaker. The last vintage made by Giacomo Tachis was 2007 and incoming enologist Graziana Grassini claims 2009 as her first vintage. Within the context of this retrospective, the 2008 vintage opens a new chapter, because it is the first wine to show evident tertiary definition and complexity. In fact, the wine performs beautifully with an exalted performance and ethereal aromas. They include cassis, wild berry, crushed mineral, licorice, petrol and grilled herb. This wine is really coming together now and is entering a very exciting moment in its drinking life. It boasts finesse, elegance and grace. Yet, it also shows unmistakable richness and structure that gives the wine an enormous presence in terms of mouthfeel. This was one of the top highlights of the retrospective.\" ML for TWA Apr 2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLP97 \"For Tenuta San Guido, \"2008 was a beautiful year. Hot but not dry and not too hot,\" comments Carlo Paoli, general manager and head of winemaking. This 2008 Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia is still tight and youthful, and it is just starting to develop a garnet rim. The aromas were slow to reveal themselves but after 30 minutes, some notes of juniper, \"macchia mediterranea\", mint, and sweet tobacco appear. The texture is sublimely soft, round, and velvety - not heavy, but melting - with lots of juicy, vibrant acidity. With this vintage, the tannins continue in their refinement.\" SH for TWI Dec 2022 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJS97 \"This is the best young Sassicaia in years. It's the new 1988, which was great, and sometimes better than the legendary 1985. What incredible aromas here with blueberries, spices, licorice, plums. Graphite too. Subtle and complex. Full and silky with a beautiful texture of fine tannins and an ultra-fine finish. So beautiful now but will be much better in 2015. Owner Niccolo Incisa della Rocchetta says that Sassicaia is always great in years that end with eight: 1958, 1968, 1978, 1988, 1998, and 2008.\" JS Jun 2016\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sassicaia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32964857954363,"sku":"ITY:SAS:SASS-0750-2008-F0L0C0","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/ITYSASSASS-0750-2008-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1766448330"},{"product_id":"bruno-giacosa-collina-rionda-1985-750ml","title":"1985 Bruno Giacosa, Collina Rionda, Barolo DOCG, Bottle (750ml)","description":"AG96 \"The 1985 was radiant, rich and powerful, very much in the style of the vintage. Generous dark fruit, leather and licorice came together beautifully in a Barolo whose weight and glycerol could be felt on the palate. It was another of the wines that continued to improve over several hours.\" AG for VM Jun 2010  \u003cbr\u003eBruno Giacosa, Barolo, Vignarionda Collina Rionda","brand":"Bruno Giacosa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32965208506427,"sku":"ITY:BRG:COLL-0750-1985-F0L0C0","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/ITYBRGCOLL-0750-1985-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1779146661"},{"product_id":"vietti-barolo-villero-riserva-1997-750ml","title":"1997 Vietti, Barolo, Villero Riserva,Bottle (750ml)","description":"AG95 \"The 1997 Barolo Riserva Villero is at the early part of its drinking window. It shows drop-dead gorgeous intensity and marvelous inner perfume, all supported by plenty of tannic heft. This is pure Villero and pure 1997, both at their very best. The fruit builds with considerable momentum to the glorious finish. The 1997 is another wine in which only one of the two Villero parcels was vinified.\"","brand":"Vietti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32965661098043,"sku":"ITY:VIE:BARV-0750-1997-F0L0C0","price":429.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/ITYVIEBARV-0750-1997-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1778627632"},{"product_id":"gaja-cosa-russi-2007-750ml","title":"2007 Gaja Costa Russi, Langhe-Barbaresco, Piedmont, Bottle (750ml)","description":"\u003cbr\u003eGaja, Barbaresco, Costa Russi","brand":"Gaja","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32965794201659,"sku":"ITY:GAJ:RUSS-0750-2007-F0L0C0","price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/ITYGAJRUSS-0750-2007-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1780095284"},{"product_id":"sassicaia-2007-750ml","title":"2007 Sassicaia, Tenuta San Guido, Bolgheri, Tuscany, Bottle (750ml)","description":"RP95 \"The 2007 Sassicaia (Cabernet Sauvignon) explodes onto the palate with masses of rich, opulent fruit that caress the palate with gorgeous length and a seamless beauty that is hard to fully capture. Dark wild cherries, plums, spices, minerals and herbs develop in the glass. This is an especially bold, perhaps slightly uncharacteristic Sassicaia in its extroverted personality, but it is beautiful all the same. The inner perfume and sweetness carries through the long finish, where the sheer weight and glycerol of the fruit leaves a lasting impression. The 2007 is more than a worthy follow-up to the profound 2006. While it may lack that wine's freshness, structure and potential longevity, the 2007 is immensely appealing today, and should drink beautifully pretty much out of the gate. That said, Sassicaia is always the most restrained of Bolgheri's heavy hitters. This is a superb effort from Tenuta San Guido.\" AG for TWA Oct 2010","brand":"Sassicaia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32965806063675,"sku":"ITY:SAS:SASS-0750-2007-F0L0C0","price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/ITYSASSASS-0750-2007-F0L0C0_9fef48bf-89be-468f-9df6-809acf540363.jpg?v=1768594455"},{"product_id":"ornellaia-vendemmia-dartista-special-edition-tenuta-dellornellaia-2020-6-pack-owc-750ml","title":"2020 Ornellaia, Tenuta dell'Ornellaia, Bolgheri Superiore, Case of 6 Btls, [Banded]","description":"JS98 (Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore, Italy) \"Alluring aromas of lead pencil and currants with crushed stone and iodine. Full-bodied with hemmed in tannins that are tight and focused. Very fresh and energetic with wonderful length and intensity for this vintage. Needs four or five years to come together. Better in 2028 and onwards.\" JS Jun 2023\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDR97 (Ornellaia, Cabernet Sauvignon, Bolgheri, Superiore, Tuscany, Italy, Red) \"Aromas of ripe blackcurrants with layers of wood spice and smoke. Dense in the mouth with great viscosity, rich in texture with a good depth of fruit concentration. The alcohol is well integrated and balanced with fresh acidity; the tannins provide grip and structure. The oak is still sitting on top, but will blend with further time in bottle.\" MCK for DR Nov 2023\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAG96 (Ornellaia Ornellaia Red) \"The 2020 Ornellaia is a gorgeous, elegant wine. Seamless and wonderfully deep on the palate, the 2020 is super-refined from the outset. Even with all of its depth, the 2020 retains terrific freshness and cut to play off its soft, succulent fruit. Overall, the 2020 looks to be a relatively accessible Ornellaia that will drink well with minimal cellaring. I especially admire the precision and understated finesse here.\" AG Aug 2023\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJD96 \" Pouring a regal red color, the 2020 Ornellaia is sunny and inviting, with lush aromas of sweet fruits, including raspberry coulis, black cherry, dark mineral earth, cedar, and licorice candy. Expansive through the palate, it offers fabulous and polished tannins, a plush and velvety texture, and structure that’s well-balanced throughout. A mouthwatering touch of black tea on the finish rounds out this wine nicely, and it will do well to cellar.\" AF for JD Jan 2024\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEvery year since the release of Ornellaia 2006 a contemporary artist has designed a site-specific work of art for the estate and a set of limited-edition labels, inspired by a word chosen by the Estate Director to describe the character of the new vintage.\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Vendemmia d’Artista project involves the limited-edition production of 111 large-format bottles (100 Double Magnums, 10 Imperials and 1 Salmanazar), which are numbered and signed personally by the artist. Since 2012, every case of Ornellaia has included one bottle featuring a label created by the artist.\nCollectors around the world compete for these bottles, most of which are sold during an annual charity auction to support the world of art.\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe character of Ornellaia 2020, the 15th edition of Vendemmia d’Artista, was “La Proporzione” (Proportion), which evokes the perfect balance between parts and the whole. Joseph Kosuth was the artist chosen to interpret “La Proporzione”.","brand":"Ornellaia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46199658938605,"sku":"ITY:ORN:ORNE-PK06-2020-F0L0C0","price":1695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/ITYORNORNE-PK06-2020-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1717709541"},{"product_id":"fontodi-flaccianello-delle-pieve-2009-750ml","title":"2009 Fontodi, Flaccianello della Pieve, Colli della Toscana, Bottle (750ml)","description":"RP95 \"The 2009 Flaccianello della Pieve is now hitting that very specific point in a wine's evolution in which you still identity some of the fruit, but you also get a supporting chorus of evolved aromas that enhance the overall finesse and depth of the bouquet. This wine is coming along beautifully and seems right on point in terms of its forward moving aging trajectory. Dried blackberry, cherry confit and plum are rounded out by spice, toast and bitter chocolate. The bouquet fires out on multiple sides, thus increasing the perceived complexity on hand. This vintage is very open and frank, and this is another endearing quality to admire. Interestingly, this vintage saw naturally high yields. Giovanni Manetti tells me they had to work very carefully in terms of green harvest and fruit selection in order to achieve this impeccable level of balance.\" ML for TWA July 2019\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJS95 \"A structured red with polished tannins and subtle vanilla, chocolate and currant character on the nose and palate. Full body, with integrated tannins and a compacted palate. Builds on the palate. Muscular and intense. Needs until 2015 to soften. Try it then.\" JS Nov 2014\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAntonio Galloni for RobertParker.com writes, \"The 2009 Flaccianello della Pieve is a huge wine that definitely shows the richness of the year, yet somehow retains fabulous balance.\" Published: Jun 29, 2012","brand":"Fontodi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46989704036589,"sku":"ITY:FON:FLAC-0750-2009-F0L0C0","price":169.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/ITYFONFLAC-0750-2009-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1727303246"},{"product_id":"sassicaia-2004-1-5l","title":"2004 Sassicaia, Tenuta San Guido, Bolgheri, Tuscany, Magnum (1.5L)","description":"JA100 \"Expect mint leaf, campfire, black truffle, violets, espresso, crushed roses, intense but graceful, showcasing all the beauty of Sassicaia, and the magic trick that it performs with Cabernet Sauvignon.\" Oct 2025 \n","brand":"Sassicaia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46991063318765,"sku":"ITY:SAS:SASS-1500-2004-F0L0C0","price":1195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/ITYSASSASS-1500-2004-F0L0C0_bbd43da5-0664-44df-9e1d-6e68646bd6b7.jpg?v=1780615510"},{"product_id":"sassicaia-2012-6-pack-750ml","title":"2012 Sassicaia, Tenuta San Guido, Bolgheri, Tuscany, Case of 6 Btls","description":"JS95 \"Lots of lavender, minerals and black currants on the nose. Turns to blackberries. Full body, ultra-refined tannins and an exquisite finish. This is all about delicacy, finesse and grace. Yet there is a solid core of ripe tannins giving it backbone and outstanding form. Just opening now. Very pretty.\" JS Mar 2012\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAG94+ \"The 2012 Sassicaia is dark and immediate, with gorgeous up-front richness, density and power. Black cherry jam, cloves and new leather are some of the many signatures that take shape in the glass. The 2012 is an unusually deep, concentrated Sassicaia that is going to need time in bottle to develop the full breadth of its aromas and flavors. Today, it is a bit monolithic, so readers need to be patient.\" AG for VM Oct 2015","brand":"Sassicaia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46993400824045,"sku":"ITY:SAS:SASS-PK06-2012-F0L0L0","price":1995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/ITYSASSASS-PK06-2012-F0L0L0.jpg?v=1753161111"},{"product_id":"cerbaiona-brunello-di-montalcino-2010-750ml","title":"2006 Cerbaiona Brunello di Montalcino, Bottle (750mL)","description":"AG98 \"I was equally thrilled with Cerbaiona's 2006 Brunello di Montalcino. The 2006 easily lived up to the praise I bestowed upon it last year in The Wine Advocate. Though incredibly young, it was impossible to miss the wine's pedigree and sheer class. The 2006 is a powerful, virile Brunello built for the cellar. On this night, it was simply monumental.\" Antonio Galloni for Vinous Feb 2012\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAntonio Galloni for RobertParker.com writes, \"If forced to drink only one wine from Montalcino, I might very well choose Diego Molinari’s sumptuous Brunello.\" Published Jun 29, 2009","brand":"Cerbaiona","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47024654745837,"sku":"ITY:CER:BRUN-0750-2006-F0L0C0","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/ITYCERBRUN-0750-2006-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1728491120"},{"product_id":"bruno-giacosa-barolo-riserva-le-rocche-del-falletto-2008-750ml-red-label","title":"2008 Bruno Giacosa, Barolo, Falletto Le Rocche del Falletto Riserva, Bottle (750ml)","description":"WS97 \"Pure cherry, rose and leather aromas and flavors emerge after about two hours of aeration. This is rich, with impressive depth and a firm structure for support. Elegant and graceful, showing excellent length on the finish.\" BS for WS Dec 2014\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRP96 \"The 2008 Barolo Riserva Falletto Vigna Le Rocche (aged 36 months in botte grande) is a gorgeous wine from every perspective. Its 360-degree beauty shines comes through in terms of the intensity of the bouquet and the elegance of the mouthfeel. Again, super-finely textured tannins give the wine backbone and create a supporting structure for rich fruit flavors. There's just enough consistency here to fill the palate, yet the wine is never heavy or flat. It shows vibrant energy thanks to the natural freshness and that beautiful note of garden fresh red rose that pops up as nostalgic sign-off.\" ML for TWA Jun 2013","brand":"Giacosa, Bruno","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47393979203821,"sku":"ITY:BRG:BRLF-0750-2008-F0L0C0","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/ITYBRGBRLF-0750-2008-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1734397495"},{"product_id":"bruno-giacosa-barolo-falletto-vigna-le-rocche-2013-750ml-white-label","title":"2013 Bruno Giacosa Barolo Falletto Vigna Le Rocche [White Label], Bottle (750ml)","description":"RP95 \"The recent evolution of this wine is a bit confusing. After the 2009 Barolo le Rocche del Falletto was released, the wine was not made in 2010 or 2011. The following year, we got the 2012 Barolo Falletto that I scored last year. We now return to the series with the 2013 Barolo Falleto Vigna Le Rocche—which is, of course, the white label wine. The wine shows extremely elegant and fine characteristics with a dry and streamlined approach. Fruit tones on offer are delicate and nuanced. White truffle, balsam herb, violet and licorice are folded within. The wine was a little reticent when I tasted it and it definitely needs more time to flesh out in the bottle.\" ML for TWA Jun 2017\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDuring my annual tasting with Bruna Giacosa in Neive, I learned a few new things. First, the newest vintage (2013) of the Barbaresco Rabajà now uses fruit from a new parcel directly owned by the estate. That means production of this wine is assured for the future. The Barolo Riserva Falletto Vigna le Rocche was produced in 2014 as was the 2014 Barbaresco Riserva Asili. These are the two red label wines. The Barolo will be released in 2020 and the Barbaresco hits the market in 2019. Production numbers are low on both wines.\" Monica Larner for RobertParker.com Published: Jun 30, 2017","brand":"Giacosa, Bruno","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47456950812909,"sku":"ITY:BRG:BVLR-0750-2013-F0L0C0","price":169.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/ITYBRGBVLR-0750-2013-F0L0C0_2.jpg?v=1742520107"},{"product_id":"bruno-giacosa-barbaresco-asili-white-label-2008-750ml","title":"2008 Bruno Giacosa, Barbaresco, Asili [White Label], Bottle (750ml)","description":"JS95 \"Aromas are full of plums and lemons that follow through to a full body, with silky tannins and a fruity, bright finish. A pretty combination of ripe fruit and crisp acidity. Need two years to come together. Triumph for the vintage.\" JS Sep 2011","brand":"Giacosa, Bruno","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47457384661229,"sku":"ITY:BRG:ASII-0750-2008-F0L0C0","price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/ITYBRGASII-0750-2008-F0L0C0_3.jpg?v=1742520100"},{"product_id":"giacomo-conterno-barolo-riserva-monfortino-2014-3-pack-owc-750ml","title":"2014 Giacomo Conterno, Barolo, Monfortino Riserva, Case of 3 Btls","description":"RP100 The Giacomo Conterno 2014 Barolo Riserva Monfortino is made with 100% fruit from the Francia cru, which is not the case for the 2015 vintage (that sees 22% Arione in the blend) or likely future vintages. In a sense, this 100-point wine represents a milestone or a chapter finale in the long and exciting trajectory of Italy's collected and revered Monfortino. I've had the great fortune of tasting this wine from barrel over the course of four years and twice again this summer during my visits to the Conterno estates (in Gattinara and in Monforte d'Alba).   Roberto Conterno has long been referring to 2014 as \"the vintage of his heart.\" There had been challenging rain during the summer, but by the end of August, Roberto knew that a window of warm and dry weather could make 2014 \"the vintage of the century,\" he tells me. On cue, the skies opened, and the sun came shining through in September and lasted through harvest in the second half of October. As a result, this was a very long growing season and that is something the Nebbiolo grape loves most. You taste this in the tannic quality of the wine that is long, silky, elegant and firm. That quality texture and structure will carry this bottle over a half century of bottling aging, or more.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAG100 Another last minute addition to this tasting, the 2014 Barolo Riserva Monfortino is a preview, as it had not been officially released at the time of this tasting. In fact, guests at this dinner were the very first people to taste the 2014 outside the winery. And in magnum! I am glad they did, because the 2014 has subsequently closed down, at least in magnum. The 2014 spent a year less in barrel (six years instead of seven), but its release date was the same as always, as if it had spent seven years in cask. That means that by the time it arrived in the market, it had been in bottle for more than a year, which is quite unusual, as the wine is usually bottled in the summer and then shipped immediately a few months later. I always advise readers who want to taste Monfortino young to do so right upon release, before the wine starts to shut down. That was virtually impossible with the 2014. But on this night, it was spectacular, with that intoxicating mix of soaring aromatics, silky fruit and nearly imperceptible tannins. I don’t know what else I can say. ","brand":"Conterno","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47743337988333,"sku":"ITY:CON:CONT-PK03-2014-F0L0C0","price":3995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/ITYCONCONT-PK03-2014-F0L0C0_0bc71add-5798-4572-ad0c-4ea071edfdd5.jpg?v=1768594279"},{"product_id":"sassicaia-2015-750ml","title":"2015 Sassicaia, Tenuta San Guido, Bolgheri, Tuscany, Bottle (750ml) [WS100 #1 WOTY 2018]","description":"JS98 \"Love the aromas to this young red with blackcurrants, sage, cinnamon and five-spice character. Changes all the time. Full-bodied, dense and powerful with a ripe and rich tannin backbone that gives form and beauty to the ripe and beautiful fruit. Tight and very long. Approachable now but will reward more in five to six years. A classic Sassicaia.\" JS Jan 2018\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDR98 \"The first Cabernet grapes were picked on September 10th under perfect conditions, with yields a little lower than average. As is usual at Tenuta San Guido, the fruit for Sassicaia was gently crushed and fermented in stainless steel using natural yeasts. After the malolactic fermentation, the wine spent two years in French oak prior to bottling. This is certainly an exceptional Sassicaia, with a sumptuous nose of ripe, creamy black and red fruit with cedar and spice notes. The colour is by no means dark (as is often the case with Sassicaia), and the impression on the palate is one of controlled power underpinned by gorgeous sweetness and flowing elegance. This is a very confident wine with real authority and presence, beginning with a magnificent attack of rich cassis and ripe griotte cherry followed by cigar box and leather notes, and a long finish of savoury bay leaf and minerals. It's deceptively structured, the tannins wonderfully ripe, creamy and finely textured, while the juicy acidity also suggests that this wine has a very long life ahead of it. This 2015 exhibits everything that you’d want from Sassicaia - and more - because of its winning combination of winemaking savoir-faire, world-class terroir, old vine fruit, and an outstanding vintage. It is unarguably stunning.\" JS for DR Jan 2018\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRP97 \"Having followed this wine's evolution in barrel for the past few years, it is an honor to evaluate the final product. This Sassicaia has blossomed since my previous encounters with it as a young, awkward adolescent. The long-awaited 2015 Bolgheri Sassicaia represents a tremendous effort that comes together with seamless precision and focus. This is a confident and proud red wine from Tuscany. Starting with the primary material at hand, you sense the quality of fruit thanks to the wine's beautifully dark appearance and the rich texture it offers to the palate. The acidity is integrated, but more freshness still would have been welcomed in my view (and would also contribute to its longevity). The bouquet is amplified both in terms of volume and length. Its playlist includes dark berry fruit, spice, leather, licorice and roasted coffee bean. Yet, the mouthfeel is extremely graceful and silky. The wine's undisputed pedigree is showcased on the palate. It should also be noted that this edition of Sassicaia feels more ready and open to me. It will age and evolve beautifully, but the 2015 Sassicaia can also be enjoyed in the medium-term. This wine is all about the here and now.\" ML for TWA Mar 2018\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLP97 \"The 2015 Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia is bright, bold and forthcoming in contrast to the classic reserved, elegant style of wine usually preferred at Tenuta San Guido with the 2015 vintage producing a bigger, richer type of wine. It has lots of ripe fruit, charm and appeal with aromas and flavors of blackberry, cream and toast. 2015 was a hot vintage and Carlo Paoli said it felt a little 'surreal' in its intensity. He added that 'thankfully as 2014 had been so wet the vines had built up good water reserves to withstand the heat.' 2015 was a vintage much loved by the critics for its intensity and ripe fruitiness.\" SH for TWI Dec 2022\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJD97 \"The 2015 Bolgheri Sassicaia was tasted from multiple bottles and was poured alongside the 2015 Ornellaia. Pouring a deep red hue, it's elegant, if not a touch understated by comparison, and detailed with refined notes of blackberries, violets, pine, and fresh tobacco. Full-bodied, though light on its feel, it boasts an underlying stony texture, with a linear spine of acidity that propels it forward. Drink 2025-2040.\" AF for JD Sep 2025","brand":"Sassicaia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47785683058925,"sku":"ITY:SAS:SASS-0750-2015-F0L0C0","price":449.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/ITYSASSASS-0750-2015-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1742520033"},{"product_id":"giacomo-conterno-barolo-riserva-monfortino-2013-3-pack-owc-750ml","title":"2013 Giacomo Conterno, Barolo, Monfortino Riserva, Case of 3 Btls","description":"AG99 The 2013 Barolo Riserva Monfortino is another huge, tannic wine. Crystalline and so precise, the 2013 is deceptive, as the aromatics are quite inviting, until masses of tannin hit the palate. Tar, rose petal, spice and cedar open with a bit of time in the glass, showing just enough to make the wine pleasurable today. Even so, the best is clearly yet to come. Patience will be rewarded.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJS99 Warm aromas of plums, rose petals and spices with hints of sandalwood. Some tar. Full body, dense center palate with glorious fruit and a fantastic finish. Very, very polished and fine tannins. Vertical and deep. A great Monfortino. Try in 2023.\n","brand":"Conterno","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47797594751213,"sku":"ITY:CON:CONT-PK03-2013-F0L0C0","price":3595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/ITYCONCONT-PK03-2013-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1742520001"},{"product_id":"2016-giuseppe-rinaldi-barolo-tre-tine-bottle-750ml","title":"2016 Giuseppe Rinaldi, Barolo, Tre Tine, Bottle (750ml)","description":"RP97+ \"This is the kind of vintage you dream of,\" says Carlotta Rinaldi, as she pours her precious Giuseppe Rinaldi 2016 Barolo Tre Tine at the winery. The wine represents a watershed moment for Carlotta, as she remembers walking through the vineyards with her father (who passed away in 2018 at 69 years old) to taste the fruit before harvest. She thought it was time to start picking (on the 28th or 29th of September), and her father readily agreed, deferring to her expertise. This is a classic Rinaldi Barolo, a tribute to a father and his two daughters, with so much balance and fruit equilibrium. Vineyard management was a breeze in 2016, and the grapes meticulously developed nuanced complexity, tannic firmness and freshness to carry the wine over the long haul. Easy punch-downs were measured twice a day and pump-overs were hardly necessary before the cap became soft and supple about 25 days later (the Ravera in this blend of fruit, which also sees Cannubi San Lorenzo and Le Coste, can sometimes go up to 30 days, but this is rare). The wine shows sharp and linear fruit tones that add bright energy to the wine's silky, mid-weight texture. This is one for the cellar, as these beautiful results should only get better with time.\" ML for TWA Sep 2021\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMonica Learner for RobertParker.com writes, \"The wines of Giuseppe Rinaldi are among the most coveted and celebrated by fine wine collectors worldwide. Much of this appeal is tied to the legacy of Giuseppe himself and his acerbic wit. He died on September 2, 2018, at 69 years old, after a battle with bladder cancer. Today, winemaking and vineyard management has seamlessly transitioned to his daughters, Marta and Carlotta.\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe estate makes three Nebbiolo-based wines: two Barolos and a Langhe Nebbiolo. The first is the single-vineyard Barolo Brunate, although under MGA rules (that allow for up to 15% outside fruit) the family adds in a small part from Le Coste. “Le Coste boosts the wine’s brightness,” Carlotta Rinaldi explains. Depending on vintage, the Brunate is often the more ethereal and elegant of the two. Sporting a little more fruit weight and concentration is the Barolo Tre Tine, named after the “three vats” that make up the cuvée. This historic blend sees fruit from Ravera, Le Coste and Cannubi San Lorenzo.\" Published: Sep 23, 2021","brand":"Giuseppe Rinaldi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48167999111405,"sku":"ITY:GIS:TINE-0750-2016-F0L0C0","price":439.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/ITYGISTINE-0750-2016-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1750986763"},{"product_id":"2011-giuseppe-mascarello-barolo-monprivato-bottle-750ml","title":"2011 Giuseppe Mascarello, Barolo, Monprivato, Bottle (750mL)","description":"RP95 \"No matter the vintage - hot or cold - this special wine always stays true to itself. The 2011 Barolo Monprivato is not as precise or polished as the excellent 2010 vintage, but the wine offers abundant elegance and generosity nonetheless. Dark fruit is followed by pipe tobacco, licorice and cola. These elements achieve a beautiful level of balance, depth and unity. Some tartness appears on the close. This wine demonstrates that you can't beat an excellent vineyard site when it comes to making iconic wines.\"","brand":"Mascarello","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48168000192749,"sku":"ITA:GIS:MONP-0750-2011-F0L0C0","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/ITAGISMONP-0750-2011-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1750986752"},{"product_id":"2012-giuseppe-mascarello-barolo-monprivato-bottle-750ml","title":"2012 Giuseppe Mascarello, Barolo, Monprivato, Bottle (750mL)","description":"RP94 The 2012 Barolo Monprivato is a polished and bright wine that delivers a profound and beautiful array of delicate aromas. These tiny, petite threads of cherry, wild berry, ash, smoked spice and grilled herb converge with unity to produce the intensity and purpose that ultimately defines this beautiful wine. I tasted from two bottles at the winery. One had been opened a few days prior, and the second one's cork was pulled immediately before I sampled it. This review is based on my impressions from both bottles: The first one sang loud and the second revealed a muted voice. There's no doubting that this wine needs at least ten more years to evolve. Having said that, I don't think 2012 has the extreme depth and focus we've seen from this vineyard in slightly cooler vintages.","brand":"Mascarello","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48168000291053,"sku":"ITA:GIS:MONP-0750-2012-F0L0C0","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/ITAGISMONP-0750-2012-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1750986753"},{"product_id":"2011-sassicaia-tenuta-san-guido-bolgheri-tuscany-bottle-750ml","title":"2011 Sassicaia, Tenuta San Guido, Bolgheri, Tuscany, Bottle (750ml)","description":"AG95 \"The 2011 Sassicaia, from magnum, has aged exceptionally well, certainly far better than I expected. Aromatic and wonderfully vibrant, the 2011 offers up an enticing mix of red cherry\/plum fruit, dried flowers, tobacco, mocha and crushed autumn leaves. The warm, dry growing season was tempered by cooler evening temperatures toward the end of the season that were quite helpful in moderating the heat. The 2011 is so expressive, an absolute delight today.\" AG for VM May 2026\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLP95 \"The 2011 Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia starts off a little restrained, with smoky, spice aromas and pressed flower notes but after an hour or so it opens up with ripe blackberry and bramble fruit. The tannins are a little bit more noticeable on the finish, but there is a wonderful, super luxurious texture with that signature crisp, balancing acidity and an aristocratic ease and weightlessness feeling on the palate.\" SH for TWI Dec 2022\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDR95 \"The 2011 Sassicaia comes from a vintage with a cold winter, a mild spring with abundant rains and a very good difference in temperatures between night and day during the summer and there were sunny days during the harvest. You can feel this sunny bright personality in the wine. The nose is open and accessible with aromas of bright red fruit and cream. On the palate there are contrasting flavours which are a little green and firm but these are enveloped in a luxurious texture and weight.\" SH for DR Nov 2022","brand":"Sassicaia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48272184082669,"sku":"ITY:SAS:SASS-0750-2011-F0L0C0","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/ITYSASSASS-0750-2011-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1753161087"},{"product_id":"2013-tua-rita-redigaffi-7-toscana-tuscany-magnum-1-5l-oc-only-420-made","title":"2013 Tua Rita, Redigaffi 7, Toscana, Tuscany, Magnum (1.5L), OC, [Only 420 Made]","description":"RP99 \"There's a lot to say here, so let me start at the beginning. The 2013 Redigaffi 7 Magnum is a special-release wine, produced only in magnum to celebrate the 20th anniversary (which was in 2013) of this iconic expression of Tuscan Merlot. A precious few 420 magnums were produced, and the price tag is nothing to sneeze at. I will also say that I struggled to score this wine, and I nursed my magnum, my single sample, for as long as I could, tasting the wine blind, in a flight of peers, in different glasses and at various intervals after the bottle was open. I spent a lot of time contemplating my thoughts and impressions, and ultimately, that in itself is what convinced me to give it a two-digit score rather than a three-digit one. Awarding the perfect score is often an illumination that requires very little thought at all and if you think about it too long, you nurture a doubt, the original sin of wine tasting. However, if the next critic went with a 100-point score for this wine, I would be in absolute agreement on every intellectual level.\" ML for TWA Aug 2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This special Redigaffi comes from a single plot (that measures under one hectare) planted in 1988. This was Tua Rita's original Merlot vineyard and is where fruit was sourced to make the most successful editions of the wine (including the 100-point 2000 vintage).\" Published: Aug 30, 2019","brand":"Tua Rita","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48622061224173,"sku":"ITY:RED:LOT7-1500-2013-F0L0C0","price":995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/ITYREDLOT7-1500-2013-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1758214654"},{"product_id":"2018-casanova-di-neri-brunello-di-montalcino-tenuta-nuova-bottle-750ml","title":"2018 Casanova di Neri, Brunello di Montalcino, Tenuta Nuova, Bottle (750ml)","description":"JD96+ \"There is more depth to the 2018 Brunello Di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova, with light smoky earth, black cherry, licorice, and black pepper. It is polished with fresh crunchy fruit yet retains a good amount of concentration, with notes of black raspberry, turned fresh soil, and graphite. Mouthwatering, with salinity, fresh acidity, and great length, it has fine tannins and warming spice on the finish. Drink 2024-2044.\" AF for JD Mar 2023\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLP96 \"This 2018 Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova has a black-toned ruby color. It is very young and closed on the nose; blue-black berried fruit aromas are at the moment dominated by a little heavy oak note of cream, spice and leather. On the palate there are firm, chewy tannins and dark flavours. This is a robust style of Brunello, perhaps on the way to becoming more approachable at an early age, but at the moment the style is firmly robust and powerful. The fruit for the Tenuta Nova comes from the warmer south-eastern part of the DOCG.\" SH for TWI May 2023\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJS96 \"Elegant and perfumed nose of dried roses, violets, lemon zest, slate, cherries, aniseed and truffles. Very fine, tight and precise tannins. Medium to full body. I like the floral and saline undertones. So precise and fresh with a tight finish. Crushed stones at the end. Try in 2025, but already attractive to taste and drink.\" JS Jun 2022","brand":"Casanova di Neri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48622062239981,"sku":"ITY:CAS:CAST-0750-2018-F0L0C0","price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/ITYCASCAST-0750-2018-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1757366098"},{"product_id":"2018-luigi-baudana-barolo-baudana-piedmont-bottle-750ml","title":"2018 Luigi Baudana, Barolo, Baudana, Piedmont, Bottle (750ml)","description":"\"The 2018 Barolo Baudana offers lovely creaminess and depth in the mid-weight style of the year. Sweet red cherry, blood orange, plum, pomegranate and sweet floral notes all meld together in this racy, inviting Barolo. There's lovely depth and texture throughout. The Baudana is the most forward and immediate of the Baudana Barolos.\" AG for VM Nov. 2021\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Baudana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48622062928109,"sku":"ITY:BAU:BARO-0750-2018-F0L0C0","price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/ITYBAUBARO-0750-2018-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1757519023"},{"product_id":"2015-elvio-cogno-barolo-ravera-piedmont-bottle-750ml","title":"2015 Elvio Cogno, Barolo, Ravera, Piedmont, Bottle (750ml)","description":"JS95 \"Aromas of orange rind with touches of red fruit and tar. The palate is medium- to full-bodied, very well constructed, with a fine line of acidity, a good core of delineated fruit and polished yet firm tannins.\" JS Jan. 2025\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRP95 \"The 2015 Barolo Riserva Ravera Vigna Elena (with 4,000 bottles made) is coming along beautifully with lots of dark fruit packed tight within and a well-developed savory side, with leather, tar and cured tobacco. Now, with the benefit of distance, we can see that the 2015 vintage has not aged evenly across the board, as some samples already show faded fruit. To be clear, that is absolutely not the case here. In fact, this Riserva sets the bar very high, thanks to its structure and length. Perhaps what it lacks is the extra acidity to push it along even further into the future.\" ML for RP Jun. 2021","brand":"Cogno","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48622066106605,"sku":"ITY:COG:RAVE-0750-2015-F0L0C0","price":109.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/ITYCOGRAVE-0750-2015-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1758240500"},{"product_id":"2015-cavallotto-barolo-bricco-boschis-piedmont-magnum-1-5l","title":"2015 Cavallotto, Barolo, Bricco Boschis, Piedmont, Magnum (1.5L) [OWC]","description":"RP96 \"Staying the course, the 2015 Barolo Bricco Boschis shows extreme elegance and finesse. These are the characteristics of what is surely one of the most beautiful vineyard sites in Barolo. The Bricco Boschis cru affords a panoramic view onto much of the Langhe, with snowcapped Alps in the background. Barolo from Castiglione Falletto tends to show characteristics that are very fine, precise and linear. That's fundamentally what you get here despite the more exuberant and fleshy 2015 vintage. This wine is truly beautiful.\" ML for RP Jun. 2019\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJD96 \"A rich ruby into garnet hue, the 2015 Barolo Bricco Boschis offers layers of spice with rosemary, leather, cedar, and black cherry. Full-bodied and ripe, with rounded fruit that floods the palate with black raspberry, balsamic, and fresh earth, it is brooding and warming but remains pure and shows no signs of slowing down.\" AF for JD May 2023 ","brand":"Cavallotto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48622066270445,"sku":"ITY:CAV:BRIC-1500-2015-F0L0C0","price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/ITYCAVBRIC-1500-2015-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1758220910"},{"product_id":"2013-salicutti-brunello-di-montalcino-piaggione-tuscany-bottle-750ml","title":"2013 Salicutti, Brunello di Montalcino, Piaggione, Tuscany, Bottle (750ml)","description":"FR96 \"Salicutti's Francesco Leanza says that 2013 is the latest harvest he can remember, having started on 2nd October, and the result is superb. He deemed the vintage good enough to bottle his 'Piaggione SV' Riserva, which will be released next year. Delineated aromas of redcurrant, cherry and raspberry are joined by evocative rose and lavender. The palate brings in fennel and earth nuances, and wonderously crunchy acidity with ample yet finely textured tannins. This is the essence of grace.\"MM for DR Feb 2018\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nVM95+ \"Vivid red. Bright floral and extremely clean aromas and flavors of black cherry, strawberry, sandalwood and minerals are lifted by a very strong note of violet. This very fruity and floral Brunello is a remarkably easy-to-drink, downright pretty wine that has sneaky concentration and a captivatingly complex, suave, multilayered finish. Both violet and black cherry notes echo on your palate long after you swallow. Another knockout Brunello from owner Francesco Leanza, who has transformed Salicutti into one of the world’s benchmark Sangiovese estates.\" Id'A for VM Apr 2018\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRP95 \"Salicutti's 2013 Brunello di Montalcino Piaggione shows a brilliant ruby appearance that captures the ambient light. This is a classic expression from Montalcino with seamless aromas of wild flower, cassis, smokey ash and Mediterranean herb. The mouthfeel awards an incredible feeling of linearity, precision and focus. This is a wine of pedigree that promises a long aging evolution ahead. The lucky new owners of this estate have purchased a real gem in the Italian winescape.\" ML for TWA Feb 2018\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMonica Larner for RobertParker.com writes, \"Sadly, this year's visit is probably my last with outgoing proprietor Francesco Leanza. Podere Salicutti was sold to Germany's Eichbauer family (owners of the Tantris restaurant in Munich), and the management transition is in its final stages. We can be encouraged, however, that the new owners seem intent on safeguarding the classic house style of winemaking as well as its artisanal, hands-on approach. Francesco recently bought himself a city flat in beautiful Siena and tells me he intends to continue his passion for collecting.\" Published: Feb 28, 2018","brand":"Salicutti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48697249202413,"sku":"ITY:SAL:PIAG-0750-2013-F0L0C0","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/ITYSALPIAG-0750-2013-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1757972720"},{"product_id":"2015-tenuta-di-trinoro-campo-di-tenaglia-cabernet-franc-tuscany-bottle-750ml","title":"2015 Tenuta di Trinoro, Campo di Tenaglia Cabernet Franc, Tuscany, Bottle (750ml)","description":"RP95 \"Here is a dark, moody and penetrating wine. The 2015 Campo di Tenaglia is one of three wines in Andrea Franchetti's new line of single-vineyard Cabernet Francs. Although the texture here is enormously rich and opulent, this is perhaps the softest and most supple of the three expressions. It is also the most defined by its mineral identity. The bouquet reveals distinctive characteristics of flint, crushed mineral and dry chalk. This adds to the dryness and the overall intensity of the wine. In the mouth, however, it shows savory and rich succulence. This wine really speaks to my tastes.\" ML for TWA Oct 2017\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMonica Larner for RobertParker.com writes, \"Tenuta di Trinoro is very consciously located far away from the Chianti Classico appellation. Because this estate exists in a location that is absolutely void of neighboring wine estates, I have decided to add these notes to this report. Honestly, there is nowhere else to put them until Trinoro gets its own appellation (something I hope is in the works). These are outlier wines in terms of style and substance. Solitary and introspective, Andrea Franchetti is one of Italy's most focused and talented winemakers. This is a beautiful set of new releases, and I'd like to draw your attention to the three single-vineyard expressions of Cabernet Franc now in production. Each is exciting in its own distinct manner.\" Published: Oct 31, 2017","brand":"Trinoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48697250676973,"sku":"ITY:TRI:TENA-0750-2015-F0L0C0","price":169.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/ITYTRITENA-0750-2015-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1757633091"},{"product_id":"2013-val-di-suga-brunello-di-montalcino-vigna-del-lago-tuscany-bottle-750ml","title":"2013 Val di Suga, Brunello di Montalcino, Vigna del Lago, Tuscany, Bottle (750ml)","description":"RP93+ \"The 2013 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna del Lago (with 5,000 bottles made) sees fruit sourced from a vineyard site located in the northern part of the appellation. Unlike the Poggio al Granchio expression that is aged in new 300-liter French barrique, this wine is instead aged in large 30- and 50-hectoliter Slavonian oak casks. In theory, this wine sees less oak-exposed surface area and follows a classic or traditional approach to Tuscan winemaking. Stylistically speaking, this Brunello is sharper and glossier with fragrant tones of wild berry and rose hip. The acidity is more pronounced, giving this wine beautifully contoured edges.\" ML Feb 2019\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMonical Larner for RobertParker.com writes, \"Val di Suga has reintroduced a Brunello di Montalcino Riserva, and I have reviewed the first new release of that wine here. This estate did make some 2014 Brunello di Montalcino but in very limited production numbers. It did not make its three single-vineyard expressions Poggio al Granchio, Vigna del Lago and Vigna Spuntali in the 2014 vintage. The 2013 editions of these wines are hitting the market now, and you will find reviews published here.\" Published: Feb 28, 2019","brand":"Val di Suga","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48697251135725,"sku":"ITY:SUG:VIGN-0750-2013-F0L0C0","price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/ITYSUGVIGN-0750-2013-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1757979423"},{"product_id":"2021-ornellaia-bolgheri-bianco-tuscana-magnum-1-5l-banded-owc","title":"2021 Ornellaia Bolgheri Bianco, Tuscana, Magnum (1.5L) [Banded OWC]","description":"JS99 \"This is a dense and focused white but agile and lightly chewy. Very pretty aromas. Full-bodied with tension and framing that gives this wine real precision and intensity. Tight at the end. April 2024 release. Already beautiful but will age wonderfully. Best white ever from here?\" JS Jul 2023","brand":"Ornellaia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48708298408173,"sku":"ITY:ORN:BIAN-1500-2021-F0L0C0","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/ITYORNBIAN-1500-2021-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1758154306"},{"product_id":"2005-sassicaia-tenuta-san-guido-bolgheri-tuscany-case-of-6-btls","title":"2005 Sassicaia, Tenuta San Guido, Bolgheri, Tuscany, Case of 6 Btls","description":"DR96 \"The 2005 vintage was very similar to the 1999 in that it was quite hot, but by 2005 there was a larger surface area of vineyard from which to source grapes. The more recently planted vineyards had come of age, much more so than they had in 1999. The production was not high, and some berries were not perfectly ripe with little green elements, but this gave the Sassicaia team more acidity and brightness. 2005 did not have a great reputation when released because 2004 was a great year and then everyone was excited and waiting to see 2006 and 2007. 'Today 2005 is one of the most requested vintages,' says General Manager Carlo Paoli, 'it’s a good compromise between freshness and concentration.' On the nose it is a little more fragrant with open, sunny, brighter more transparent aromas. On the palate there is an edgy nervosity and tangy, juicy acidity, which I love, together with dry, clipped tannins. The wine still feels energetic and young.\" SH for DR Nov 2022\n2008","brand":"Sassicaia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48747177869549,"sku":"ITY:SAS:SASS-PK06-2005-F0L0L0","price":2495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/ITYSASSASS-PK06-2005-F0L0L0_f5c2b4e2-74d3-4256-a40a-54a25191dfc7.jpg?v=1768594165"},{"product_id":"2008-sassicaia-tenuta-san-guido-bolgheri-tuscany-case-of-6-btls-banded","title":"2008 Sassicaia, Tenuta San Guido, Bolgheri, Tuscany, Case of 6 btls","description":"JA98 \"Dense, intense chocolate and damson colour. On the nose things are still very closed despite its age. Although the palate is heading to the splitting point where the tertiary aromatics and flavours are making their appearance, though they’re held back by the primary vibrant blackberry fruits and a seam of Sassicaia freshness, with a bite of liquorice root. After a moment in the glass, the nose starts to open. Undergrowth notes are most clear at first, followed by black truffles. This is slowly opening up, taking time and patience. A clearly great vintage, and one that has many years ahead of it.\" JA for DR Oct 2016\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRP97 \"The 2008 Bolgheri Sassicaia is a wine without a winemaker. The last vintage made by Giacomo Tachis was 2007 and incoming enologist Graziana Grassini claims 2009 as her first vintage. Within the context of this retrospective, the 2008 vintage opens a new chapter, because it is the first wine to show evident tertiary definition and complexity. In fact, the wine performs beautifully with an exalted performance and ethereal aromas. They include cassis, wild berry, crushed mineral, licorice, petrol and grilled herb. This wine is really coming together now and is entering a very exciting moment in its drinking life. It boasts finesse, elegance and grace. Yet, it also shows unmistakable richness and structure that gives the wine an enormous presence in terms of mouthfeel. This was one of the top highlights of the retrospective.\" ML for TWA Apr 2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLP97 \"For Tenuta San Guido, \"2008 was a beautiful year. Hot but not dry and not too hot,\" comments Carlo Paoli, general manager and head of winemaking. This 2008 Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia is still tight and youthful, and it is just starting to develop a garnet rim. The aromas were slow to reveal themselves but after 30 minutes, some notes of juniper, \"macchia mediterranea\", mint, and sweet tobacco appear. The texture is sublimely soft, round, and velvety - not heavy, but melting - with lots of juicy, vibrant acidity. With this vintage, the tannins continue in their refinement.\" SH for TWI Dec 2022\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJS97 \"This is the best young Sassicaia in years. It's the new 1988, which was great, and sometimes better than the legendary 1985. What incredible aromas here with blueberries, spices, licorice, plums. Graphite too. Subtle and complex. Full and silky with a beautiful texture of fine tannins and an ultra-fine finish. So beautiful now but will be much better in 2015. Owner Niccolo Incisa della Rocchetta says that Sassicaia is always great in years that end with eight: 1958, 1968, 1978, 1988, 1998, and 2008.\" JS Jun 2016","brand":"Sassicaia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48902730776813,"sku":"ITY:SAS:SASS-PK06-2008-F0L0L0","price":2595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/ITYSASSASS-PK06-2008-F0L0L0.jpg?v=1780095326"},{"product_id":"2000-roberto-voerzio-rocche-dellannunziata-torriglione-barolo-bottle-750ml","title":"2000 Roberto Voerzio, Rocche dell'Annunziata Torriglione, Barolo, Bottle (750ml)","description":"AG96 Beginning in 1999 Voerzio's Barolos seem to acquire an additional measure of refinement I have always admired. The wines are well-represented in my cellar, and I have never been disappointed. To be sure, these are rich, concentrated Barolos, but around this time the integration of the French oak improved and the Barolos began to take on elements of silkiness that balance the sheer opulence in the fruit. The 2000 Barolo Rocche dell'Annunziata\/Torriglione, tasted from magnum, bursts from the glass with an articulate, kaleidoscopic bouquet that is mesmerizing. This extraordinary wine tastes pretty much like it did when I first tasted it from barrel in 2002! Ripe, silky tannins frame a core of intensely floral red fruit that flows through to a long, exceptionally refined finish that lasts forever. Simply put, this is a magical bottle of Barolo. Sadly, the magnum format was not released commercially. 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There is a good bit of upside here.","brand":"Bruno Giacosa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49133762183405,"sku":"ITY:BRG:NEIV-0750-2001-F0L0C0","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/ITYBRGNEIV-0750-2001-F0L0C0_f0f393de-78c7-41d0-a9aa-42a5f796da29.jpg?v=1768594089"},{"product_id":"2006-biondi-santi-tenuta-greppo-brunello-di-montalcino-docg-tuscany-bottle-750ml","title":"2006 Biondi Santi Tenuta Greppo Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Tuscany, Bottle (750ml)","description":"RP94 The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino is remarkably harmonious at this young stage, quite a departure at Biondi-Santi. The 2006 shows dazzling richness and integrity in its powerful fruit in a totally captivating, sensual style. This is a beautifully centered, complete Brunello with a bright future ahead of it. The Brunello was fermented in cement and aged for three years in cask.","brand":"Biondi Santi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49133762380013,"sku":"ITY:BIO:BRUN-0750-2006-F0L0C0","price":695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/ITYBIOBRUN-0750-2006-F0L0C0_9e2948ac-2604-4917-a60f-f2334192c3d3.jpg?v=1768594088"},{"product_id":"1988-bruno-giacosa-riserva-barbaresco-santo-stefano-red-label-magnum-1-5l","title":"1988 Bruno Giacosa Riserva, Barbaresco Santo Stefano [Red Label], Magnum (1.5L)","description":"WS95 Out of this world. A triumph. Not very dark in color, but shows loads of smoky tobacco, grilled meat and ripe fruit. Full-bodied, with huge, ripe, velvety tannins and a finish that goes on for minutes. Seductive wine.--Piedmont retrospective. ","brand":"Bruno Giacosa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49170372788461,"sku":"ITY:BRG:BGBR-1500-1988-F0L0C0","price":1595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/ITYBRGBGBR-1500-1988-F0L0C0_32e69c3f-3c79-4277-85e0-d27be1af8ae9.jpg?v=1768594071"},{"product_id":"2022-ornellaia-bolgheri-superiore-tuscany-case-of-6-btls","title":"2022 Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore, Tuscany, Case of 6 Btls, [Banded]","description":"JA99 \"One of the few 2022 Tuscan wines where you can really see that this will benefit from a few years in bottle, right now it is, hovering on the edge of something delicious, vibrating over the tannic architecture, feathered, campfire smoke, fennel, blackberry, liquorice and crushed peonies, and the bitter fennel and slate scrape, dense, contrast of textures and flavours like only truly great wines can do, a reflection of skilful construction. A gorgeous wine, slowly stretching out in the palate, 65% new oak for ageing. Harvest began August 9 for the whites, and the reds began August 25 with Masseto, and then a few days later for Ornellaia, one of the earliest on record, with around 38hl\/h yield.\" JA for IB Feb 2025\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn capturing the essence of Ornellaia’s 2022 vintage “La Determinazione”, the artist embraced a creative approach deeply rooted in the materiality of colour and the exuberance of life. For the 750ml labels, the design features concentric circles composed of multi-coloured markings, symbolizing the energy and strength that emerge when individual elements unite into a cohesive whole.\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Artist: Pascale Marthine Tayou is a globally acclaimed artist from Cameroon whose work is distinguished by its versatility, transcending any single medium or thematic constraint. While his subjects vary, they remain deeply rooted in his personal experience. \n\u003cbr\u003e\nHis creations serve as cultural mediators, fostering a nuanced dialogue between humanity and nature while simultaneously reflecting social, cultural, and political constructs. His practice is deliberately dynamic, eclectic, and resistant to rigid frameworks. Closely tied to the notions of travel and encounter, his work engages with otherness in a way that feels instinctive and spontaneous. 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Harvest began August 9 for the whites, and the reds began August 25 with Masseto, and then a few days later for Ornellaia, one of the earliest on record, with around 38hl\/h yield.\" JA for IB Feb 2025\n","brand":"Ornellaia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49322462740717,"sku":"ITY:ORN:ORNE-0750-2022-F0L0C0","price":229.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/ITYORNORNE-0750-2022-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1769806542"},{"product_id":"2013-luciano-sandrone-vite-talin-barolo-bottle-750ml","title":"2013 Luciano Sandrone, Vite Talin, Barolo, Bottle (750ml)","description":"RP100 Here it is: the newest creation to emerge from the talented hands of Luciano Sandrone and his family. To be released in 2019, the 2013 Barolo Vite Talin is a wine born from a single vine. They noticed one plant that behaved differently than the others. It produced dark and concentrated fruit. Unlike common Nebbiolo, its leaves showed shallow sinuses between the lobes. Its vigor was different, producing fewer very loose clusters with small berry and seed size. The Sandrone family first noticed this vine in 1987 and named it Talin (a dialect version of the Italian name Natale) after the farmer who originally had the vine. For years, they vinified fruit from this vine separately in order to study its progress. They had a hunch that this mysterious vine was indeed genetically Nebbiolo, and they eventually received confirmation of this from the University of Turin. With this, they earn the right to call this wine Barolo. The massal selection is from Le Coste, and Barolo now results in less than one hectare of vines (6,000 square meters) and less than 2,000 bottles produced per year. This first vintage celebrates the 40th anniversary of the estate (1978-2018). The wine opens to an intense, dark color with extra pulp, power and structure in the mouth. The tannins are soft and rich. The wine is fermented in oak with maceration times that range from 20 to 25 days. It is then aged in tonneaux for two years before going into oval-shaped bottles for another two years before its commercial release. In total, it completes six years of aging at the winery. This is a game changer for the Sandrone family and for Barolo. What I find fascinating is that Barolo Talin takes us away from the discussion of vineyards and crus. It reminds us that the Nebbiolo grape is ultimately what is behind every great Barolo that we love. 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The results are ethereal and deep with classic aromas of dark fruits and spice. But the bouquet is unusual in that it also offers very sophisticated layers of pressed flowers, cloves, dusty mineral and grilled rosemary. The tannins are enormously silky and polished. Hats off to Salvioni.\n\n","brand":"Salvioni","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49433353289965,"sku":"ITY:SAL:CERB-0750-2011-F0L0C0","price":219.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/ITYSALCERB-0750-2011-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1773871529"},{"product_id":"2013-salvioni-cerbaiola-brunello-di-montalcino-bottle-750ml","title":"2013 Salvioni Cerbaiola, Brunello di Montalcino, Bottle (750mL)","description":"VM96 Luminous full red. The lively, perfumed nose combines red cherry, blueberry, minerals and flinty aromas. Rich and densely packed, showing captivating peppery lift to the very ripe red and blue fruit flavors. 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Le Pergole Torte will give its best many years from now, so put this bottle way at the back of your cellar.\" Monica Larner for The Wine Advocate Sep 2019","brand":"Montevertine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49446618890477,"sku":"ITY:MON:TORT-0750-2016-F0L0C0","price":439.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/ITYMONTORT-0750-2016-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1774030888"},{"product_id":"1988-bruno-giacosa-riserva-barbaresco-santo-stefano-red-label-d-magnum-3l-cracked-wax-capsule","title":"1988 Bruno Giacosa Riserva, Barbaresco Santo Stefano, D-Mag (3L)","description":"WS95 Out of this world. A triumph. Not very dark in color, but shows loads of smoky tobacco, grilled meat and ripe fruit. Full-bodied, with huge, ripe, velvety tannins and a finish that goes on for minutes. Seductive wine.--Piedmont retrospective. 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However, the wine is light and fresh on the palate and maintains much of the elegance that the 2016 vintage will be remembered for.\" ML for TWA Feb 2022","brand":"Poggio Landi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49506345648365,"sku":"ITY:LAN:BRUN-0750-2016-F0L0C0","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/ITYLANBRUN-0750-2016-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1773081767"},{"product_id":"2008-castello-dei-rampolla-sammarco-toscana-bottle-750ml","title":"2008 Castello dei Rampolla, Sammarco, Toscana, Bottle (750ml)","description":"JS 96 \"Ravishing aromas of currants and black fruits follow through to a full body, with super velvety tannins and a long, long finish. It lasts for minutes on the palate. Wonderful. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, and Merlot. From organically grown grapes. Better in 2015, but why wait?\" James Suckling\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAG 95+ \"The 2008 Sammarco is one of the more mid-weight, feminine wines in this vertical. Smoke, black cherries, mint, cloves and violets open up in the glass. This is another Sammarco that won't take forever to open up. Lithe, feminine and gracious, the 2008 is similar in style to the 2005, but a bit sweeter through the middle. When it was younger, the 2008 was more impressive, but it seems to be going through a dormant phase today. 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Nicely done!","brand":"Cotarella","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49666361655533,"sku":"ITY:COT:RISE-0750-2016-F0L0C0","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/ITYCOTRISE-0750-2016-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1774638440"},{"product_id":"2016-le-macchiole-messorio-toscana-igt-tuscany-bottle-750ml","title":"2016 Le Macchiole, Messorio Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Bottle (750ml)","description":"RP99 This expression of Merlot is explosive and profound. The 2016 Messorio presents an absolute textbook rendition of Merlot that can be read and appreciated in terms of the layering and overlapping textures of the wine as it rolls over the palate. There is a point of sweetness on the palate, and the wine also shows a bright point of acidity that makes for a great balancing act. I tasted this wine twice, and at my first tasting, I tried it next to the 2015 vintage, thus putting me in a better position to directly compare the two. Whereas the 2015 edition came off as more velvety and soft, the 2016 vintage displays exceptionally crafted precision. This is an incredible wine. Fermentation occurs in cement vats, and the wine goes into barrique for 19 months. Some 11,000 bottles were made.","brand":"Le Macchiole","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49666361688301,"sku":"ITY:MES:MESS-0750-2016-F0L0C0","price":329.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/ITYMESMESS-0750-2016-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1774541083"},{"product_id":"1997-giuseppe-quintarelli-alzero-cabernet-veneto-d-magnum-3l","title":"1997 Giuseppe Quintarelli Alzero, Cabernet, Veneto, D-Magnum (3L)","description":"RP97 \"Quintarelli's 1997 Alzero is a masterpiece. 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