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"Dried cherries, licorice and orange peel dominate on the nose. With time in the glass, it shows complexity and depth, with flavors of cherries, dried flowers and balsamic. Large and full-bodied, it has typical dusty yet ripe tannins, freshness and a savory aftertaste with some warm, earthy notes. Try from 2027." 94 Points, James Suckling "The 2021 Barolo Castellero is...

"Coffee, dried flowers, prunes and dried cranberries on the nose of this ripe red. It’s rich, spicy and dense, with a full body and chewy tannins. Big and concentrated wine. Try in 2026." 93 Points, Claire Nesbitt, James Suckling

"The 2023 Nardo is 85% Sangiovese and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon. A dense, closed wine, Nardo is quite promising today. This pre-bottling tank sample is suggestive of a wine that is going to need quite a bit of time to come together. Dark red-toned fruit, crushed flowers, licorice, spice and dried herbs open with some coaxing. I look forward to tasting...

"Dark aromas of graphite, potpourri, smoke, bergamot and dried cherries. Firm tannins on the palate, with a full body, a dusty texture, refreshing acidity and a powerful finish. Extracted, meaty, concentrated and balanced for the long haul, with an amazing minty aftertaste. Try from 2027." 97 Points, James Suckling "My top pick from this estate in 2021, the Villero bottling...

" Elisa Sesti recalls that when temperatures started to rise after the abundant rains of June, the vines burst into growth. That generosity and exuberance is echoed in the scents brimming in her Brunello. Heather, lavender, mint – even a trace of helichrysum – all swell from the glass. Less forthcoming on the palate for now, it is nonetheless replete...

"The 2020 Sangiovese Riserva Vigna Boggina is another stellar wine in this range from Luca Sanjust. Deep, rich and explosive, the 2020 possesses remarkable intensity from start to finish. It is more a wine of place than a truly varietal Sangiovese, but does that matter? The Riserva spends 16-18 months in wood, mostly cask with some medium-sized barrels as well....

"Intense, the 2020 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Archivio seduces with its pungent aromatic display, blending cedar shavings with balsamic spices, cooling smoke, plum sauce and grilled herbs. Soothingly round and supple, this floods the palate with ripe wild berry fruits and hints of blood orange. A web of fine-grained tannins mounts toward the close. It finishes with staining length and structure, leaving...

"The 2020 Palafreno (100% Merlot) is packed with dark fruit, mocha, new leather, spice and espresso. It emerges from vineyards at elevation in the Ruffoli district. Merlot seems to be more transparent with regards to an expression of place, whereas, interestingly, Cabernet is much stronger in varietal expression in the Camartina blend. The deep, saline finish is seriously impressive. The...

"Lots of sliced-melon, pear and green-apple aromas and flavors. Medium to full body with delicious fruit and a crunchy feel. Tarte tatin and candied apples on the palate, too. Fascinating. Only about 2,000 bottles. Petit manseng. Drink now." 93 Points, James Suckling

"The 2019 Fiano Piante a Lapio entices with a richly inviting blend of almond paste and vanilla custard, which gives way to mint-laced yellow apples. It is savory in style, showing its minerality up front as silken textures carry white pit fruits across the palate, perfectly offset by a core of brisk acidity. Understated yet clean and precise, this leaves...

"Here's an exciting dessert wine I am tasting for the first time. Made with 100% Sangiovese, the Fèlsina 2007 Vin Santo del Chianti Classico Occhio di Pernice opens to a dark amber color and shows candied aromas of canned fruit, marron glacé, honey and maple syrup. The wine is extremely intense and beautiful. With time, it reveals earthy tones and...

"A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot, the Fattoria Le Pupille 2023 Saffredi represents a classic expression from a fresh vintage that ultimately performed far better than expected despite mid-season mildew pressure. The estate continues to refine its use of wood to emphasize brightness and fruit purity, a shift that is especially evident here. The...