All these wines in this flight from Andrea Oberto show a powerful 15% alcohol content across the board. It's all a bit much. The 2018 Barolo del Comune di La Morra reveals ripe fruit, dried cherry, black rose and toasted anise.... Read More
COLOR. Deep garnet.
NOSE. Notes of plum and cherry with hints of raspberry.
TASTE. Full-bodied, soft and slight aromatic lingering aftertaste.
SERVE. Decant at least an hour before serving in large, deep glasses.
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Villa Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva 2020 is ruby red in color. The nose delivers notes of cherries and cotton candy together with floral hints of violets and blood orange juice. The bouquet is completed by notes of rust accompanied... Read More
Deep garnet, velvety red in color. Aromas of wild-cherry jam, spice, and hints of cedar. On the palate, the wine is rich and dry, with black-cherry flavors. Round and long on the finish with cacao and spice notes.... Read More
Pale light yellow color. Delicate and complex bouquet with fruity notes that remind of peach, green apple with second notes of acacia and lilac. Fresh and light on the palate, with balanced acidity and body; harmonic with a long... Read More
Aromas of stone fruit and spring flowers with a lightly savory, pastry-like complexity. The palate has a smooth, elegant feel and the finish is dry, light, bright and crisp. A neat wine, well-delivered. Drink now.
A smooth red, with cherry, plum and spice flavors shaded by savory underbrush and wild herb accents. Shows iron and tobacco details on then long finish, with fine balance and grip overall. Prugnolo Gentile and Canaiolo. Best from... Read More
This riserva is a brilliant ruby red color with garnet highlights. On the nose aromas of cherries, red plums, and currants are layered over notes of earth, rose petals, and leather. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied showing... Read More
A very beautiful and fresh riserva with blackcurrant, blackberry and dark-chocolate aromas and flavors with some almond. Medium-bodied with firm tannins and a fresh finish. From organically grown grapes.
Ruby red wine, tending to a very lively garnet. It has an intense and persistent, ample and ethereal scent. Small ripe red fruits are highlighted together with spicy notes. On the palate the tannins are balanced and soft with... Read More
This is red-fruited with notes of cedar, walnut and leather. Some wet earth, too. Medium body. Spiced and a little tight on the palate with chalky tannins and crunchy acidity. Polished finish.
Amarone is one of Italy’s most prestigious red wines with a unique production method exclusive to the region. The bouquet of Cesari’s flagship wine is marked by cherry and prune aromas and jammy notes. Toasted nuances... Read More
Aromas of scorched earth, leather and tobacco lead the way. The forward, already approachable palate offers blackberry jam, star anise and a confectionary note alongside chewy tannins. Drink through 2027.
Obtained from a meticulous selection of Sangiovese grapes from the best company vineyards, Brunello di Montalcino is the result of painstaking campaign work and targeted interventions in the cellar which, in respect and in the... Read More
With fruit from Brunate, Liste, Cerequio, Cannubi and Raviole, the 2019 Barolo Lecinquevigne is a little subdued on first nose and would benefit from more time in bottle. This wine offers an appellation-wide taste of Nebbiolo,... Read More
Rich and waxy notes of dried orange, creme caramel, dried banana, marmalade and mango. Enticing with an explosion of ripe fruit on the palate, luscious with a vibrant balanced acidity.
A well-structured, long-lived wine with intense garnet red color. The aroma is intense and fruity with notes of cherry and prune and pleasant tones of cinnamon and toasted hazelnuts. The taste is austere, full, harmonious and... Read More
The nose starts at a café, with espresso and a cherry vanilla scone, before heading outside to a field of wild herbs. On the elegant palate, enduring notes of mocha and cherry are balanced by a spiced, medicinal undertone.... Read More