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Medium deep, intense cherry red colour, rich, fruity plum aroma, spicy notes of leather and cocoa, but also floral nuances of violet. Full, mild taste with an earthy finish and fine tannins. SUPERIORE.DE

Giovanni Manetti's Flaccianello is the archetype of Tuscany, just like Paolo de Marchis Cepparello. Here 100% Sangiovese masterfully reflects the perfect identity of central Tuscany. Flaccianello 2017 is characterized by monumental depth and harmony. In the bouquet violets, small red berries and earthy tones. On the palate it is firm, demanding and taut with an unrestrained power, which is ideally tamed by a formidable acidity framework and its fresh elegance. A great wine and once again a benchmark. SUPERIORE.DE

"A selection of the best grapes from Fontodi's highest altitude parcels in Panzano's Conca d'Oro. Manetti maintains that the spring frost helped lighten the vines' load, allowing the remaining grapes to continue ripening even during torrid conditions. Macerated cherry and blackberry compote are nuanced by dried thyme and grilled fennel. New wood adds hints of vanilla and spice box. The palate is robust and firm, though the tannins are refined and tangy acidity brightens the whole. An excellent showing from this challenging year. Needs time." Decanter

"Very high-toned and muscular red with crushed cherries, blackberries and walnuts. Some dried earth. It’s full-bodied and chewy with solid tannins that form the wine. Beautiful ripe fruit in the center palate. Needs time to soften." James Suckling

"There's fine purity to the black cherry, black currant and blackberry flavors in this expressive red, with refined tannins. Everything is in the right proportion as this remains vibrant and focused, with iron and oak spice accents adding depth as this builds to a lingering aftertaste." Wine Spectator

"The Fontodi 2017 Flaccianello della Pieve is a standout wine of the dry vintage. This pure Sangiovese opens to a dark garnet color with more visible concentration and density compared to recent past editions. This is a beautiful wine with pliant tannins, dark fruit richness, balanced acidity and a fruit-forward 15% alcohol content. The wine is big and bold when weighed on the Flaccianello scale (and even more so when weighed on the Sangiovese scale) with dark cherry, plum, spice, violet, chalk and campfire ash. Despite that power and inner opulence, this wine adds that zesty Sangiovese character with fresh acidity and an energized approach. This Flaccianello is whole and complete with the natural firmness and structure to hold it steady during the aging process. A small part of amphorae-aged fruit is added to the blend." Robert Parker

"The 2017 Flaccianello della Pieve is fabulous. Dark, sensual and enveloping, the 2017 captures the essence of the house style in its textural richness and baritone inflections. Black cherry, plum, spice, new leather, licorice and chocolate infuse the 2017 with tremendous richness. The 2017 spent 18 months in barrique followed by 6 months in cask, the same aging regime as the Vigna del Sorbo, but with a bit more new oak. That approach worked very well, as the Flaccianello stands out for its exceptional textural elegance and finesse. It is a positively stellar wine." Vinous

Great from the West Coast: black cherries, spices and notes of tar meet a very complex, opulent fruit and fine-grained tannin. SUPERIORE.DE

"This is a terrific wine that hits that proverbial sweet spot between excellence and value. The Tenuta di Trinoro 2018 Le Cupole is a blend of 40% Cabernet Franc, 37% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Petit Verdot that sees a brief eight months in second and third-passage barrique followed by some additional resting time in cement. This lovely vintage shows dark fruit intensity and richness with cherry, blackberry and plum. There is a touch of sweetness, but the mouthfeel is well constructed and layered with phenolic tightness and tight natural structure that will help it age 10 years or more. Le Cupole is one of the best values found in Tuscany." Robert Parker

Passorosso is a varietal Nerello Mascalese, which shows fine garnet-red reflections in its bright ruby red colour. Proud and fascinating, it presents an intense aroma of red berries, coffee and olives. Its appealing taste convinces with clear, well defined fruit and pronounced minerality. Graceful and special. SUPERIORE.DE

Unique horizontal in an exclusive 9 original wooden box - a limited edition of only a few 100 pieces of all the single layer reserve produced of the outstanding Piedmontese vintage 2015. SUPERIORE.DE

1 bottle of 0,75l | Barbaresco Rio Sordo Riserva DOCG 2015

"This wine usually falls somewhere in the middle of the Riserva continuum (starting with the most lithe and elegant wine and ending with the most powerful) presented by Produttori del Barbaresco in this knockout series of nine single-vineyard expressions. The 2015 Barbaresco Riserva Rio Sordo is another personal favorite. This group of Ovello, Rio Sordo, Asili and Rabajà (that sweet spot of neighboring vineyard sites in Barbaresco) is especially profound in 2015, striking a careful balance between elegance against power. The Rio Sordo offers tight and sharp fruit complete with a little tannic pinch or crunch on the close." Robert Parker

Robert Parker: 96+ points

1 bottle of 0,75l | Barbaresco Muncagota Riserva DOCG 2015

"Rose, red berry and star anise aromas align with earthy whiffs of forest floor and new leather. The full-bodied, delicious palate doles out succulent Morello cherry, black raspberry, licorice and chopped mint set against a backbone of firm but refined tannins. It's already gorgeous but will be even better with just a few more years of bottle age." Wine Enthusiast

Wine Enthusiast: 97 points

1 bottle of 0,75l | Barbaresco Pora Riserva DOCG 2015

"Following the suggestion of Produttori del Barbaresco General Manager Renato Vacca, I am starting off this series of nine Riservas with the 2015 Barbaresco Riserva Pora. This wine is usually the most delicate, slender and ephemeral of this set. However, I can immediately confirm that this is not necessarily the case with this exuberant 2015 vintage. The sunny heat of the growing season has successfully drawn out more fruit weight and intensity in this edition of Pora. The wine overdelivers in terms of aromas, but its streamlined and polished personality follows through to the palate. Those divergent intensity levels will smooth out with more bottle age." Robert Parker 

Robert Parker: 94 points

1 bottle of 0,75l | Barbaresco Ovello Riserva DOCG 2015

"The Produttori del Barbaresco 2015 Barbaresco Riserva Ovello has a very distinct character that is expressed in terms of its fine but present tannic structure and its somewhat fragile primary fruit. The Ovello dives straight into those ephemeral Nebbiolo aromas with an emphasis on licorice, tar, blue flower and campfire ash. If you consider this timeline of Riservas, this wine brings us through that magic threshold in which Nebbiolo starts to show its unique aromatic appeal and mystique. This is always one of my favorites in this series of nine." Robert Parker

Robert Parker: 96 points

1 bottle of 0,75l | Barbaresco Rabajà Riserva DOCG 2015

"The Produttori del Barbaresco 2015 Barbaresco Riserva Rabajà is a stunning wine. The aromas rise from the glass with purpose, clarity and extreme definition. This is indeed a very special wine, thanks to the direct and linear quality of fruit and the elegant tannins that build the long finish. The Nebbiolo grape is elevated to a beautiful plain or plateau, where it shows off its naked beauty in a clear and unobstructed manner. The wine affords us a panoramic view of the Piedmont grape, planted in the white tuffaceous marl soils of Rabajà." Robert Parker

Robert Parker: 97 points

1 bottle of 0,75l | Barbaresco Montestefano Riserva DOCG 2015

"This is the last wine I tasted in this group of nine from Produttori del Barbaresco. The reason I placed the 2015 Barbaresco Riserva Montestefano last is because it is usually considered to be the most powerful and determined in the flight. However, when you really get down to it, this vintage is more tight, streamlined and ethereal than expected. It is saving the best for later, and indeed, the wine is poised to evolve and open fully many years from now. There is a note of shyness here or restraint. This Riserva demands patience." Robert Parker

Robert Parker: 94 points

1 bottle of 0,75l | Barbaresco Pajé Riserva DOCG 2015

"Violet, new leather, perfumed berry and a whiff of face powder mingle together with camphor on this fragrant red. On the structured, polished palate, taut, refined tannins support succulent Morello cherry, mulberry and licorice. It's already tempting, but hold for even more complexity." Wine Enthusiast

Wine Enthusiast: 97 points

1 bottle of 0,75l | Barbaresco Asili Riserva DOCG 2015

"One of the protagonists in this group of nine, the Produttori del Barbaresco 2015 Barbaresco Riserva Asili shows bright cherry fruit, dried raspberry and blood orange. The wine's delicate aromatic layering continues with rusty iron, aniseed, tea leaf and camphor ash. Those lifted and vertical aromas contribute to the energy and vibrancy that this wine awards to the palate. The finish is extremely polished and tight, and those pretty flavors are folded neatly into the wine's silky texture. This wine has many years, or decades, of aging built into its inner clock." Robert Parker

Robert Parker: 96 points

1 bottle of 0,75l | Barbaresco Montefico Riserva DOCG 2015

"The Produttori del Barbaresco 2015 Barbaresco Riserva Montefico boasts a solid center of gravity with dark fruit, plum, spice and spent embers. Everything about this wine is sultry, velvety and succulent. It goes to follow that the wine's structure is more pronounced, contoured and shapely. This Riserva delivers more sheer fruit weight (in the context of the always elegant Nebbiolo grape) that is carried with grace and poise throughout." Robert Parker

Robert Parker: 95 points

The classic among Sicilian red wines - lively and fresh like the sunny island it comes from. Bright ruby red in the glass, it pampers the nose with a beautifully fruity, deep bouquet. Clear currant notes and almost sweet fruit on the tongue, then on the palate the strong fruity body with silky tannins. A well-balanced Nero d'Avola, which gives a lot of pleasure. SUPERIORE.DE

Attractive bouquet with the typical aromas of a Cabernet-Syrah-Merlot blend such as cedar wood, leather and dark fruit. Powerful and densely woven body, perfectly balanced in acidity and tannin structure with a beautiful finish. SUPERIORE.DE

The richness of the vintage is evident in the sweet fruit and glycerine of the wine, accompanied by firm tannins and the influence of Malvasia Nera, which gives the wine its proportions. Deep, dark and dense on the palate, flanked by a multitude of floral and spicy notes. A wine full of intensity and personality. SUPERIORE.DE

"Mint and sage notes make this distinctive, augmenting the plum, black cherry and tar flavors. Racy and concentrated, with thick tannins, leaving a compact, mouthcoating finish. Shows terrific drive and energy." Wine Spectator

"A full, layered red with blueberry and blackberry character and hints of walnuts. It’s rich and juicy. Very tight style with depth and polish at the end. Still needs time to open. Try after 2022." James Suckling

"Castellare's I Sodi di San Niccolò is the single most overlooked high-end wine in Tuscany today. The 2016 picks up where the 2015 left off. A rush of inky dark fruit, lavender, spice, licorice, gravel, blueberry and menthol builds as the 2016 shows off its exceptional balance and pedigree. Readers will have to be patient, as the 2016 needs a few years in bottle to fully come together. Even so, the 2016 has been nothing less than spectacular on the two occasions I have tasted it so far. In a word: monumental." Vinous

The grapes for this top-class Valpolicella Classico come from rather barren, calcareous and terraced vineyards of the Tenuta Novare above the Ognisanti church. Here, wines of greater complexity, perfect structure and higher concentration than in most other sites of the Valpolicella are produced. Sparkling ruby garnet. Fragrant nose with beautiful overtones of sour cherry, dried flowers and white pepper. Perfectly balanced on the palate with firm tannins and, thanks to the wood finish, wonderful spiciness and fruit depth. A superior, winning wine from the core zone of Valpolicella. SUPERIORE.DE

Fresh white from old vines with an invigorating citrus scent and notes of mint, rich in tropical fruit, firm and firm, with an elegant mineral note on the palate, with a fine finish and high complexity. SUPERIORE.DE

Barbazzale presents itself in dark purple and is a wonderfully primary fruity and solid Nerello from Cottanera. On the palate it convinces with complex aromas of black berries and mocha. Full, harmonious and ductile, with beautiful tannin, in the long fresh finish then an interesting fine bitter note. SUPERIORE.DE