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"Transparent garnet verging on ruby. Very round and satisfying with true maritime Sangiovese character coming out. Gentle yet very obviously varietal. Tangy, dry finish with lovely, soft, appetising fruit on the way there. Long and really as luscious as Sangiovese gets." 17 Points, Jancis Robinson "This is really crunchy and juicy, with plums, sliced peaches and some fresh basil and...

"The bright ruby 2021 Piandorino boasts lovely aromas of licorice and fresh raspberries that lift from the glass of this medium-bodied red. It’s spectacular, and I highly encourage readers to snap up these wines, as they are just full of pure joy, great energy, outstanding purity, and great length. This is so pure, fresh, and crystalline in nature, I wish...

"The 2022 Syrah is bold, punchy and super-expressive. Dark red/purplish fruit, spice, lavender, mint and dried herbs are all beautifully delineated, while a touch of stems adds character without overpowering the wine. The 2022 was aged 80% in French oak and 20% in amphora, a choice that works so well here. This mid-weight Syrah is all class." Antonio Galloni, Vinous.

"50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 13% Sangiovese and for the first time 7% Cabernet Franc. Harvest in September. Two weeks’ maceration. Aged for 18 months in 225-litre barriques. TA 4.99 g/l, pH 3.71, RS 0 g/l. Transparent ruby. Complex, distinctive nose. Sweet, very lifted, transparent, distinctive palate too! The small Sangiovese element is tastable. Quite floral and forward but an...

Brilliant straw yellow with golden reflections. Complex bouquet characterized by notes of tropical fruit and fresh summer fruit, such as peach and apricot, notes of vanilla and acacia flowers. The intense, savoury character is enlivened by an acidity that enhances the long almond finish.

"The 2020 Amarone della Valpolicella opens with a collage of baking spices, dried rosemary and balsamic-inflected black cherries. It is surprisingly energetic, with a cascade of tart red berry fruit offset by a tinge of sour citrus and cedary spice, all energized by zesty acidity. Long and lively, the 2020 leaves behind a subtle coating of fine tannins as nuances...

"Deep ruby in colour with bright highlights softened by slight traces of purple. An intense, ethereal bouquet, with the liquorice, roses and thyme alongside warm spices. Recommended with red meat, game and mature cheeses. The recommended serving temperature is 17-18 degrees."

Sourced from 130-150 year old vines in Contrada Caselle, a historical site on the Eastern slope of Mt. Etna at 850 metres: Carricante is the protagonist here, and it impresses with its laser-like focus, acid backbone, and rich texture.  Armit Wines