2020 Italian Wine

Intense and bright garnet-red in color. Fruity aroma enhanced by a lively acidity with notes of leather and graphite evolving over time. Complex in mouth, with polished tannins, evident fruity flavor and firm structure in perfect... Read More

In the glass, the Nobile 2020 presents garnet red reflections. On the nose, aromas of small red fruits, pomegranate and the unmistakable scent of violets of good Sangiovese. In the background, a touch of vanilla and tomato leaf.... Read More

Medium bodied with baked pear flavors carried by a sturdy mineral backbone. Peach and apricot carry the zesty acidity, but the finish if full and varietally true. Floral notes and a hint of mint complement the typical bitter almond... Read More

A fruity and mellow red with dark berries and mild spices on the nose, as well as hints of blood orange and moist earth. Medium-bodied with a juicy, slightly fluid mid-palate and silky tannins. Spiced and mineral on the finish.... Read More

This Pinot Grigio is well-structured, and sophisticated. Aromas of fresh apple, hints of orange zest, and white flowers with a satiny, crisp, fruity, graceful, agreeable ripe pear and hints of almond finish with no oak flavor.... Read More

Darkly alluring, the 2020 Nobile di Montepulciano lifts from the glass with rosemary and sage, complicating dried black cherries and hints of dark chocolate. This is pure elegance, soft and enveloping, flaunting its ripe vintage... Read More

This Barolo is a warm day walking through a forest, discovering the last of the ripe cherries hanging on the tree. The aroma of these lush cherries is complemented by a delightful contrast of floral notes and fresh green herbal... Read More

On the nose, complex and persistent aroma with youthful notes of fresh fruit and violets. Light-bodied, harmonious and round on the palate, with flavors of red fruits, black currant and plum.

A profound wine with vibrancy and complexity, exuding restrained cherries and raspberries, together with touches of ash and fresh orange peel. Leafiness and meaty minerality add an extra dimension. The attack is lush and ripe,... Read More

The 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Pianrosso (with 43,000 bottles made along with some larger formats) is a little overdone in my opinion in terms of ripeness and its powerful 15.5% alcoholic content. The bouquet reveals dark fruit... Read More

There is a rustic, iron-like, rugged quality to this full-bodied and firmly tannic wine that will mellow somewhat with time. But enjoy it for the balsam, tar and red cherry aromas that lead to a meaty, mineral palate. Best from... Read More

A rich and caressing red with purple fruit and hints of dark chocolate as well as flowers. Medium body. Fresh and lively with energetic fruit at the end. Lots of primary fruit.

The 2020 Chianti Riserva Castelrotto is a potent, heady wine. Dark plum, spice, leather, tobacco and earthy notes lend notable presence. A wine of authority and substance, the Riserva has much to recommend it.

Herbal and well-detailed on the nose, the 2020 Barolo boasts a medium ruby hue and opens with notes of fresh rosemary, juniper, cranberries, menthol, and dried roses. Medium-bodied, it’s lifted with bright acidity, fine,... Read More