{"title":"Sangiovese \u0026 Blends","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"viticciochianticlassicorsv15-w","title":"Viticcio Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2019 (Tuscany, Italy) - [WS 95, #14 of '25] [VM 93] [JS 92] [WA 91]","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca title=\"Our collection of wine spectator top 100 wines of the year\" href=\"https:\/\/artisan.wine\/collections\/wine-spectators-top-100-wines-of-2025?usf_sort=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClick here to see all Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines of 2025 we have in stock—while still available!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAbout the Winery: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003eLocated midway between the cities of Florence and Sienna, in the heart of Chianti Classico region, the history of Viticcio is actually the history of the Landini family which, in the early 1960s, became the owner of the winery. The founder, Lucio Landini, an engineer, was also a man deeply attached to Tuscan tradition, the Chianti soil and its products. From modest beginnings the focus remains the same today - the production of high quality wines worthy of an expert international clientele. Viticcio in now owned and managed by Alessandro Landini who, by following in his father's footsteps, is the epitome of a new class of wine entrepreneurs.In addition, the winery has been renovated to include the most modern, cutting-edge technology.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDenomination: Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003eGrape varieties: 90% Sangiovese, 5% Merlot, 5% Syrah \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003eFirst vintage produced: 1970\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eVinification: Alcoholic fermentation at 26-30°C in stainless steel and maceration for 20 days. Malolactic fermentation in both wood and stainless steel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003eAging: in barriques of 225 and 300 l for 12 months and large Slavonian oak barrels for 12 months \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003eTasting notes: Opulent, this red is maturing, with black cherry, blackberry, plum, leather and mineral flavors that are beginning to transform into woodsy, dried fruit notes. This is still fresh, focused and balanced, nevertheless, with plenty of time ahead. Sangiovese, Merlot and Syrah. Best from 2026 through 2043.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points, #14 Top 100 of 2025 - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Aromas of violet and wild herbs give way to flavors of black cherry, blackberry and black currant in this tense, saturated red, which is just beginning to relax and open up now, six years after the harvest. Shows terrific balance, with a long, black pepper–infused aftertaste. Sangiovese and Merlot. Drink now through 2045. 5,000 cases made, 2,500 cases imported.\" - Bruce Sanderson (Aug 2025) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2019 Chianti Classico Riserva is a dark, beguiling wine. Wild cherry, kirsch, sweet tobacco, hard candy and cedar open nicely in the glass. Layered and persistent, with fine balance, the Riserva is another winner in this range. This is an especially dense, weighty style, but it works.\" - Antonio Galloni (Jul 2024)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e92 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Attractive nose of dark cherries, dark chocolate, dried herbs, bay leaves and beeswax. Medium-bodied with round tannins. It’s polished, balanced and harmonious with a delicious core of juicy fruit and a precise finish. From organically grown grapes.\" (Jan 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"In the bottle with the black label, the organic Viticcio 2019 Chianti Classico Riserva reveals a loose texture with plenty of generous black fruit packed tight at the core. You don't get the high tones as much in this expression, but the baritone tones are well covered. The tannins are fine and the wine shows medium length. The blend is 90% Sangiovese with 5% Merlot and 5% Syrah.\" - Monica Larner (Jul 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Serendipity Wines","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":40873037627551,"sku":"","price":32.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/vitticcioheader_e8a491e7-695a-4f04-8860-534aed0cdec6.png?v=1771712714"},{"product_id":"valdicavabrunellorsv13-w","title":"Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino \"Madonna del Piano\" Riserva DOCG 2013 (Tuscany, Italy) - [JS 98] [WA 96] [WS 93] [VM 92+]","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout this winery:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Valdicava property lies on a high plane close to Montalcino. Wines from this area have as their signature characteristics a great balance between body and perfume. The winery dates back to 1953 when Bramante Abbruzzese was offered the opportunity to return to the property in Montalcino where his ancestors were sharecroppers centuries before. Today grandson Vincenzo Abbruzzese runs the show, producing up to 6000 cases each year with no chemical pesticides or fertilizers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This opens with savory, truffle and meaty aromas with a complex and quite cryptic nose that delivers a wealth of ripe plums and cherries, cedar and fresh, violet-like flowers, as well as some earthy nuances. The palate has a very sturdy, intense and power-charged core of rich plums and dark cherries, framed in quite fierce tannins that are so long. Super Brunello Riserva here with great potential. Try from 2022.\" (February 21, 2019)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Showing ripe and balanced fruit, the Valdicava 2013 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Madonna del Piano (with 15,666 bottles produced) offers many very positive attributes. The wine flaunts a slightly contemporary or international side, and it does so with extreme confidence and elegance. Much of that natural balance comes directly from the classic vintage that exhibits both the structure and acidity necessary for prolonged cellar aging. Now, in the wine's youngest phase, it offers lush primary cherry and blackberry flavors followed carefully by measured spice, toast and red rose potpourri.\" - Monica Larner (Jan 2019)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Ripe, offering cherry, plum and floral aromas and flavors, matched to a rich texture. Tobacco and iron notes emerge as this builds to a lengthy finish. A touch dry on the finish, but the sweet fruit returns in the end. Best from 2022 through 2038.\" - BS (April 3, 2019)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92+ Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Deep ruby. Slightly reticent nose hints at black cherry, herbs and flint. Then juicy and bright, with deep flavors of minerals, blueberry and red cherry, complicated by peppery herbs. Closes long with repeating mineral nuances. A sleeping giant, the fruit is having a tough time emerging currently but I’d say there’s plenty there, just lying beneath the wine’s noble tannic cloak. Cellar this very refined Brunello for five or six years to see how it develops.\" - Ian D'Agata (Mar 2019)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Artisan Wine \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":37423092269215,"sku":"","price":239.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/ValdicavaBrunellodiMontalcino_MadonnadelPiano_Riserva_ffe5708e-ca10-4449-a26e-56a443092bad.png?v=1623806084"},{"product_id":"valdicavabrunellorsv12-w","title":"Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino \"Madonna del Piano\" Riserva DOCG 2012 (Tuscany, Italy) - [JS 98] [WS 96] [VM 95+] [WA 93] [WE 92]","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout this winery:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Valdicava property lies on a high plane close to Montalcino. Wines from this area have as their signature characteristics a great balance between body and perfume. The winery dates back to 1953 when Bramante Abbruzzese was offered the opportunity to return to the property in Montalcino where his ancestors were sharecroppers centuries before. Today grandson Vincenzo Abbruzzese runs the show, producing up to 6000 cases each year with no chemical pesticides or fertilizers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: inline !important;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e98 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\"A complex red with rose petals, violets, crushed stones and cherries follows through to a full body and chewy tannins that are poised and polished. Extremely long and intense. A top wine for the vintage. This needs three or four years, maybe more, to come together.\" (Apr 20, 2018)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e96 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\"This is opulent and powerful, offering black cherry, black currant, plum, leather, iron and tobacco flavors boosted by the racy acidity. Overall, this feels firm and complex, with a long finish. Not your typical style from the northern part of the Brunello di Montalcino zone, yet compelling. Best from 2022 through 2038. 650 cases made.\" - BS (Jun 30, 2018)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e95+ Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\"Deep ruby-red. Toasty oak and vanilla complicate red cherry and underbrush aromas and flavors. Then rich, dense and concentrated, but lovely violet lift provides clarity and cut to the suave flavors of red cherry, red currant, flint and vanilla. Much deeper and richer than the 2013 Brunello from Valdicava, this beautiful wine finishes very long and ultra-smooth. It is the best wine I have ever had from this estate.\" - Ian D'Agata (Apr 2018)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\"The 2012 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Madonna del Piano is a dark and thickly extracted expression. It is one of the blackest Brunellos you will find in this report. This rich red wine takes a little longer to open because those primary aromas are buried deep under all that bulk and power. Indeed, this wine is almost too much of a good thing. It moves with slow-motion laziness, and the bouquet is in absolutely no rush to show what it has in store. At its leisure, it will deliver dried blackberry, cassis, bitter chocolate, spice, campfire ash and sticky tar. There is some tannic astringency that will (hopefully) integrate with time. This is a hearty and satisfying wine to drink in the heart of winter with gentle snowflakes fluttering outside your window. It is a romantic wine in heart and soul.\" - Monica Larner (Feb 28, 2018)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e92 Points - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: inline !important;\"\u003e\"Earthy aromas of thyme, truffle, scorched earth and dark berry pave the way. The forward concentrated palate offers ripe black plum, pipe tobacco, licorice and a touch of nutmeg set against firm tannins. Drink from 2022–2029.\" - Kerin O'Keefe (5\/1\/2018)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"VINIFERA IMPORTS","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":37423092334751,"sku":"ITRE2012064","price":298.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/ValdicavaBrunellodiMontalcino_MadonnadelPiano_Riserva_8af81552-869d-4b4b-a2c2-11c28340f52c.png?v=1623806314"},{"product_id":"valdicavabrunellorsv10-3l-w","title":"Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino \"Madonna del Piano\" Riserva DOCG 2010 [3.0L] (Tuscany, Italy) - [JS 100] [WS 96] [VM 93-96]","description":"\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNotes from the Winemaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ProductDetail_ProductDetails_div\"\u003eRich, succulent fruit sit first and foremost in this Brunello Riserva, but the wine's secondary notes of cigar wrapper, saddle leather, earth, baking spices and potpourri offer compelling cameos. Silky, lush and seductive, this '09 Riserva is a knockout. One of the very first single-vineyard Brunellos, the Valdicava Madonna del Piano very much set the standard for cru Brunello. Organically grown and meticulously produced, Valdicava Brunello have made a reputation for elegant, suave, velvety Brunello, wines that have won the hearts of wine-lovers around the globe. This cru Brunello Riserva is always a knockout, and the ripe, seductive 2010 vintage makes it approachable earlier than usual.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e100 Points \u0026amp; #27 Top 100 Wines of 2016 \u0026amp; \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e#8 Top 100 Italian Wines of 2016 - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A wine with superb finesse and depth. So subtle and understated yet powerful and long. The tannin intensity is amazing. It just builds like a massive wave. Superb. Give this time in the bottle. The length is endless. Better in 2018.\" (November 9, 2016)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e96 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A pure, focused style, with a beam of black cherry anchoring the leather, mineral, hibiscus tea and earth flavors. Well-struc- tured, young and fresh, presenting a lingering aftertaste of fruit, mineral and woodsy details. Best from 2019 through 2035.\" - BS (Mar 23, 2016) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e93-96 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2010 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Madonna del Piano is shaping up to be a real beauty. Powerful and dramatic, but also remarkably polished for such a big wine, the 2010 has a lot going on. Raspberry jam, wild flowers, spices, new leather, smoke and tobacco are laced into the powerful intense finish. The 2010 is an especially finessed Madonna del Piano with a bright future.\" - Antonio Galloni (February 2015)\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"VINIFERA IMPORTS","offers":[{"title":"3.0L","offer_id":37423093350559,"sku":"900210","price":1399.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/ValdicavaBrunellodiMontalcino_MadonnadelPiano_Riserva_447059b9-727b-4ece-b737-b94b474707d8.png?v=1623806458"},{"product_id":"valdicavabrunellorsv10-m-w","title":"Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino \"Madonna del Piano\" Riserva DOCG 2010 [1.5L MAGNUM] (Tuscany, Italy) - [JS 100] [WS 96] [WA 95+]","description":"Ratings \u0026amp; Reviews \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e100 Points \u0026amp; #27 Top 100 Wines of 2016 \u0026amp; \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e#8 Top 100 Italian Wines of 2016 - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A wine with superb finesse and depth. So subtle and understated yet powerful and long. The tannin intensity is amazing. It just builds like a massive wave. Superb. Give this time in the bottle. The length is endless. Better in 2018.\" (November 9, 2016)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e96 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A pure, focused style, with a beam of black cherry anchoring the leather, mineral, hibiscus tea and earth flavors. Well-struc- tured, young and fresh, presenting a lingering aftertaste of fruit, mineral and woodsy details. Best from 2019 through 2035.\" - BS (Mar 23, 2016) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e95+ Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Here is a big wine with lofty ambitions and an impactful presentation. The Valdicava 2010 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Madonna del Piano hits all the right buttons. The wine shows a profound sense of elegance and poise with subtle berry notes that blend into spice, licorice and tar. Those bright and lively aromatic components fold gracefully within the wine's tight texture, its sheer power and the silky nature of the tannins. This wine promises a long and steady aging future ahead.\" -Monica Larner (8\/30\/16)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"VINIFERA IMPORTS","offers":[{"title":"1.5 L","offer_id":40872870477983,"sku":"900204","price":649.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/ValdicavaBrunellodiMontalcino_MadonnadelPiano_Riserva_cb5679a5-4f78-4bf2-a78f-7e52d89c2355.png?v=1623806583"},{"product_id":"valdicavabrunellorsv09-w","title":"Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino \"Madonna del Piano\" Riserva DOCG 2009 (Tuscany, Italy) - [WA 95] [JS 94] [WS 92] [VM 92]","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"ProductDetail_ProductDetails_div\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout this winery:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Valdicava property lies on a high plane close to Montalcino. Wines from this area have as their signature characteristics a great balance between body and perfume. The winery dates back to 1953 when Bramante Abbruzzese was offered the opportunity to return to the property in Montalcino where his ancestors were sharecroppers centuries before. Today grandson Vincenzo Abbruzzese runs the show, producing up to 6000 cases each year with no chemical pesticides or fertilizers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere's what reviewer Antonio Galloni has to say about this winery:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Proprietor Vincenzo Abbruzzese makes some of the richest Brunellos readers will come across. The straight Brunello is a blend of the estate's parcels, while the Madonna del Piano is a single-vineyard wine. Both Brunellos are aged in cask. In the cellar, the young wines always exude notable class and personality.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eOne of the very first single-vineyard Brunellos, the Valdicava Madonna del Piano very much set the standard for cru Brunello. Organically grown and meticulously produced, Valdicava Brunello have made a reputation for elegant, suave, velvety Brunello, wines that have won the hearts of wine-lovers around the globe. This cru Brunello Riserva is always a knockout, and the ripe, seductive ’09 vintage makes it approachable earlier than usual.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRich, succulent fruit sit first and foremost in this Brunello Riserva, but the wine’s secondary notes of cigar wrapper, saddle leather, earth, baking spices and potpourri offer compelling cameos. Silky, lush and seductive, this ’09 Riserva is a knockout.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2009 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Madonna del Piano is an expressive and articulate wine that speaks highly of Sangiovese and the Montalcino territory. The wine offers a pristine narrative of both grape and place with crystalline aromas of cherry, blackberry, spice, leather, smoke and Mediterranean herb. The bouquet peels back one delicious layer at a time. The mouthfeel is similarly successful with deep concentration and complexity. It imparts soft layers of dried fruit and velvety tannins. Endnotes of espresso bean and toasted almond add length and momentum. There's even spot of chewy sweetness that is typical of the warm 2009 vintage.\" - Monica Larner (Feb 2015) \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is the wine of the vintage with dark berry, chocolate, spice and mushroom character. Full body, silky and beautiful tannins and a long, long finish. A beautiful wine. Drink or hold.\"  (Aug 10, 2015)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - Wine Spectator Magazine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplays aromas of leather, cherry and tobacco, with hints of licorice and spice. Open and approachable, light-weight, showing a gossamer texture. Borders on silky, with a moderately firm grip on the fine, succulent finish. -- Non-blind Valdicava Brunello vertical (July 2017). Best from 2019 through 2030. 1,300 cases made, 300 cases imported.\u003c\/span\u003e\" – Bruce Sanderson (Sep 2017)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Cedar, smoke, tobacco, licorice, dark cherries and plums meld together in the 2009 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Maddona del Piano. It is amazing to see just how much the Valdicava wines have changed over the last ten years or so. A decade ago, the Madonna del Piano was black, inky and impenetrable, but in 2009 it is a pretty classic wine. The flavor profile is full of Sangiovese signatures, while there is still quite a bit of the typical Valdicava richness in the glass. This is a terrific effort for a very challenging year.\" - Antonio Galloni (Feb 2015)\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VINIFERA IMPORTS","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":37423093842079,"sku":"90102","price":224.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/0_0_orig_3_copy.png?v=1670087584"},{"product_id":"uccellierabrunello13-w","title":"Uccelliera Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2019 (Tuscany, Italy) - [JD 96] [WA 95] [VM 95] [KO 95] [WS 94]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUccelliera is without any doubt one of the top estates of Montalcino, producing Brunello and Rosso that are complex, intense, extremely supple and drinkable. The Uccelliera estate was at once part of neighboring Ciacci Piccolomini until 1986, when winemaker Andrea \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eCortonesi\u003c\/span\u003e purchased it from his friends and former employers; his first vintage was 1991. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo produce Brunello and Rosso by blending vineyards with different exposures and soils is a specific choice so that the character of each vintage and of the terroir can be expressed following a \"minimum handling\" philosophy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wines have quickly become cult favorites amongst the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ecognoscenti\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eElegant and well balanced, powerful, but clean and smooth and a dynamic rising finale.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRoast and stewed red meats, game, aged cheeses.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e96 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A ripe red color, the 2019 Brunello Di Montalcino is expressive of its place, with warming notes of licorice, black cherries, anise, cedar, and dark soil lifting from the glass. As it opens, it becomes purer in its fruit profile, shining through beautifully. Full-bodied, with ripe tannins and a savory slanting profile, notes of espresso and mocha float across the palate, filling it with purity of fruit and lovely concentration through its long finish. It’s a fantastic Brunello with a warming richness that can stand up to hearty winter foods and will be best enjoyed over the next 15 years. Drink 2026-2040.” – Audrey Frick (Feb 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - Raffaele Vecchione:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\"Fresh and vibrant on the nose, it shows notes of cherries, currants, raspberries, tangerine peel and pink grapefruit. Medium-full body, decidedly elegant and refined tannins and a finish of great personality that enlivens the graceful and performing sip. Best since 2026.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points - Wine Advocate: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The Uccelliera 2019 Brunello di Montalcino offers ripe fruit, a note of cooked blackberry and pomegranate juice. Along with oak spice and dried bay leaf, there is a spot of creaminess on the mid-palate that recalls cheese rind or aged chèvre with a crust of black pepper and thyme. That note blows off, however, and the wine returns to dried cherry with a medicinal or herbal twist. There's a lot going on. The wine needs more time in bottle to address the fine, chalky tannins. It is elegant now but poised to improve.” – Monica Larner (Dec 2023)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points - Kerin O'Keefe: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAromas of scorched earth and truffle mingle with blue flower, leather and pipe tobacco on the bold 2019 Brunello from Uccelliera. It’s full-bodied and concentrated but also has great energy, delivering fleshy raspberry, black cherry extract, dried mint and licorice before a nutty close. Tightly wound, close-grained tannins provide firm support while bright acidity keeps it vibrant and balanced.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points  - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Brooding yet intense, the 2019 Brunello di Montalcino bursts from the glass with a wave of autumnal spices, crushed cherries, cedar shavings and steeped plums lifted by pine hints. This is deeply textural, elegant and refined, with a dense wave of ripe wild berry fruits, all guided by vibrant acidity, offset by oranges and balsam herbs. It finishes grippy and extended with a black hole of tension and a sweet and sour sensation that lingers on and on as crunchy tannins resonate throughout. The 2019 is youthfully backward today, yet there's a balance that can't be denied, especially as I watched it open up over twenty-four hours. This is a total pleasure to taste. Bury the 2019 deep in the cellar.” – Eric Guido (Dec 2023)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Dense and muscular, this red delivers a broad swath of cherry, plum and floral flavors, supplemented by iron, eucalyptus and sanguine notes. Tightens up on the finish, leaving a compact impression, yet this is persistent overall. Best from 2027 through 2045. 3,166 cases made, 1,500 cases imported.” – Bruce Sanderson (Jun 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The nose opens with salinity, cool earth, coffee grinds, crushed rocks and licorice, then softens with peonies and cherry blossoms. The palate brings invigorating, tangy wild cherry and raspberry, while clinging, dense tannins provide structure.” - Danielle Callegari(Mar 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Perfumed and attractive with black-cherry and berry aromas, as well as lavender and rosemary flowers. Medium body with firm tannins and a juicy finish. Needs bottle age to soften. Best after 2027.” (Sep 2023)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Having tasted its component parts from barrel in 2021, I was fascinated to see how Uccelliera’s Brunello came together. Andrea Cortonesi assembles this from a handful of plots all located in the denomination’s southeastern corner. It opens with fragrances redolent of cedar and pine forest, undergrowth and leather. Full and vigorous, the palate is foursquare rather than round. A compact core of dark cherry is surrounded by chewy, generously extracted tannins. A touch of dryness from wood pokes through. Nevertheless, this feels very genuine and underlying acidity gives a lightening effect.” - Michaela Morris (Nov 2023)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SKURNIK WINES","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":40872979398815,"sku":"ITUCCBRU13","price":79.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/wine-uccelliera-brunello-di-montalcino-2017.webp?v=1755734776"},{"product_id":"settepontivignaimpero13-w","title":"Tenuta Sette Ponti Toscana \"Vigna dell Impero 1935\" Toscana DOC 2013 (Tuscany, Italy) - [JS 97] [VM 94] [WA 93]","description":"\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNotes from the Winemaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntense aromas of leather and tobacco, along with notes of wildflowers such as Violet (typical aroma of Sangiovese) and fresh fruit like blackcurrant, strawberry, cherry, raspberry and blueberry. The tannins in the mouth are present but silky and velvety. Power and roundness complete a savory, mineral and endless finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmong Tuscany’s oldest vineyards, Impero Vineyard (meaning “Empire’s Vineyard”) was planted in 1935 by His Royal Highness the Count of Turin, Vittorio Emanuele of Savoy. Terraces hammered out of marly limestone on a steep slope in the middle of the estate make up this famed vineyard. The soil is a mix of clay and gravel, rich in marl and rock, that gives a spectacular minerality to the Sangiovese grapes grown here. The approximately 7 acres of vineyards are situated at an altitude of 919 - 984 feet with excellent sun exposure and beneficial breezes. Diurnal temperature variation helps to develop the finest aromas, elegant and complex. To highlight this very special terroir, vinification begins with a very soft and long maceration (one month) to extract the polyphenols that give greater tannins and anthocyanins. To soften the tannins, but without being too invasive and without changing the original perfumes, the wine is aged in large barrels for 24 months and in bottle for several months. The wine is not filtered, to preserve all typical varietal notes and characteristics of Sangiovese.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Data:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGRAPES: 100% Sangiovese\u003cbr\u003eAPPELLATION: Central Tuscany DOC\u003cbr\u003eABV: 13.5%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e97 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Very aromatic with subtle tea-leaf, underbrush, dried-cherry and flower character. Medium to full body, fine tannins and a fresh finish. Lovely acidity to this. Long and thoughtful wine. All about length and beauty. Pure old-vine sangiovese. Better in 2019.\" - (Nov 2016)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e94 Points - Vinous:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2013 Vigna dell'Impero emerges from a Sangiovese vineyard originally planted in 1935 by King Vittorio Emanuele. Ample and intense, while still maintaining a good deal of Sangiovese translucence, the 2013 exudes richness and pedigree. A host of sweet red cherry, licorice, tobacco and anise build into the succulent, deeply expressive finish. Readers should expect an intense, full-bodied expression of Sangiovese. 2017-2028.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003eThis is a commendable set of new releases from Sette Ponti and proprietor Antonio Moretti. The two 2014s in this tasting are both quite good, but the new 100% Sangiovese Vigna dell'Impero is the star of the show. As always, the Sette Ponti wines are made in a style that seeks opulence and fruit intensity. When all the elements are in balance, the wines can be quite appealing.\" -Antonio Galloni (7\/16)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is the second edition of this new wine from Tenuta Sette Ponti. The 2013 Valdarno di Sopra Vigna dell'Impero is a gorgeous expression of Sangiovese that shows the wild and slightly rustic personality of the Valdarno di Sopra appellation. Only 6,700 bottles were produced. The bouquet delivers smooth integration and lots of varietal character with wild berry, spice, wet earth and underbrush. I am impressed. The 2013 vintage offers a very smooth and silky approach with medium build and good persistence.\" - Monica Larner (May 2017)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"YOUNGS MARKET","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":40872936865951,"sku":"161335 (6PK)","price":129.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/settePontiVignaImpero12-w-2.png?v=1614115300"},{"product_id":"fantibrunellomacchiarelle12-w","title":"Tenuta Fanti Brunello di Montalcino Riserva \"Vigne le Macchiarelle\" DOCG 2012 (Tuscany, Italy) - [WS 94] [VM 93+] [JS 93]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNotes from the Winemaker:\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eThe Riserva comes from Le Macchiarelle, the oldest vineyard of our Estate. The structure, character and the complexity of this unique Riserva are the result of a combination of soil, exposure and the age of the vineyard.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eVinification:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSelection of the harvested grapes with three sorting tables. Destemming and crushing with fermentation and maceration in stainless steel tanks. The must is pumped over the cap repeatedly at a controlled temperature. The malolactic fermentation takes places in the steel tanks before the ageing in the oak barrels.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAgeing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart in French oak tonneaux and part in medium capacity casks for a minimum of 24 months. Before release the wine is bottle-aged for a minimum of 6 months.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape varieties: \u003c\/b\u003e100% Sangiovese\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e94 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\"A broad, lush version, exuding vanilla, toast, leather, cherry, plum and graphite flavors. A more contemporary style, yet well done, with ample fruit to match the new oak, fine complexity and length. Best from 2022 through 2036. 550 cases made, 100 cases imported.\" - BS (Jun 2018)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e93+ Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\"Good full red. Fresh, refined aromas of herbal raspberry, pomegranate, crushed stone and white pepper. Fresh, rich and deep, offering wonderful sweetness to the bright red fruit flavors. Boasts substantial dusty but noble tannins and terrific verve thanks to strong but harmonious acid cut that helps the perfumed floral and cherry notes linger nicely on the powerful, long finish. I tasted three knockout Brunellos from Fanti this year and this is probably the best of the trio. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\" Ian D'Agata (Apr 2018)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e93 Points - James Suckling:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\"Good richness and complexity with earthy notes with light tobacco and assertive fruit presence. A little lift, too. The palate has a bold fruit core, which really claims the palate with plenty of mixed red and blue fruit flavors. Try from 2021.\" (Jan 2018)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MASSANOIS","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":40872942567583,"sku":"104530","price":104.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/FantiBrunelloMacchiarelle12-w-2.png?v=1614111726"},{"product_id":"valdisugabrunellospuntali09-w","title":"Tenimenti Angelini Val di Suga Vigna Spuntali Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2009 (Tuscany, Italy) - [WA 94] [JS 92] [ST 91] [WS 91]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Vineyard:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSangiovese Grosso 100% from Vigna Spuntali, a vineyard situated on the southwestern and warmest side of Montalcino, at a height of approximately 300 meters a.s.l. It is the oldest geological area of Montalcino, offering moderately loose-packed soil with areas containing sand and vulcanic lapilli. On the seafront, it reaps the advantages of a special microclimate that brings out the strong points of Sangiovese, making it particularly rich, structured, fruity and mature. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, an intense ruby red. The nose is complex and very elegant, with generous fruit, with spicy richness, hints of chocolate.  There's great balance and body, and a very long finish. A full and powerful expression of Sangiovese Grosso.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eExcellent with game, grilled and roast meat and cheese.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e94 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2009 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Spuntali is a thick and brooding wine with high fruit definition and luscious layers of dark berry flavors. This is a beautifully executed wine that offers a great deal of elegance and power thanks to the polished and sophisticated nature of its aromatic components. Cherry, tobacco and dark chocolate are all heavily on display. The mouth offers firmness and good grip with lasting spice and dark fruit.\" - Monica Larner (Feb 2015)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e92 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Pretty and sexy with dried berries, spices, cedar and dried mushrooms. Tangy acidity buttresses the dried fruits. Firm tannins. Drink now.\"- (August 10th, 2015)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e91 Points - Stephen Tanzer:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Bright red. Expressive aromas of red plum, ripe red cherry, mocha, loam and leather. Sweet, broad and pliant, with good weight to its very ripe red fruit and spice flavors. The persistent, ripely tannic finish offers lingering notes of coffee and orange peel complicated by repeating nuances of loam and sweet spices. A very forward style of Brunello that is utterly irresistible; the Spuntali vineyard is located in Montalcino's southeastern sector not far from Sant'Angelo in Colle, and this wine is very faithful both to that specific production area and to the many outstanding older Spuntali wines. I should note that for all of its easygoing charm and ripe delivery of fruit, Spuntali Brunellos age remarkably well: for example, the 1998 and 2000 (neither one a memorable vintage in Montalcino), though full of easy-drinking charm, still have a long life ahead.\" - Ian D'Agata (July 2014)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e91 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Marked by new oak, this is spicy, with sweet cherry, smoke, tar and tobacco flavors underneath. Balanced toward the dense, muscular side, finishing fresh and long. 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Vinified in small masses of 10-12 days maceration with frequent pumping over and punching down.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCampriano’s Riserva is produced from a wild parcel surrounded by forest, hidden in a small valley in the mountains of the Alta Greve. Dipping your nose into the glass is like inhaling deeply during a fall hike through the Tuscan woods: forest floor, damp earth, mushrooms, game. These characteristics work wonders at a Tuscan table and also develop further complexity with time in your cellar.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRefinement:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFirst fermentation in stainless steel, malolactic in wood, for a total of 14 months of aging in oak barrels 225 liters 4th-5th passage. 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It is the family's first expansion outside the Barbaresco and Barolo areas since its establishment in 1859. Since 1994 several redevelopment works have been carried out in the vineyards to transform the vine growing methods in line with GAJA’s winemaking philosophy. The name of the winery derives from the ancient Pieve (church) situated in the middle of the estate, whose foundations date back to the 4th century AD. The labels chosen for the wines pay tribute to the Pieve and recall the typical colors of the Gaja family, i.e. black and white. Wine has been made here since the 12th century.\u003cbr\u003eSanta Restituta is the patron saint of the island of Ischia, off the coast of Naples, where she was miraculously delivered from her pagan torturers who had planned to kill her at sea.\u003cbr\u003eThe labels chosen for the wines pay tribute to the Pieve and recall the typical colors of the Gaja family, the iconic black and white. Pieve Santa Restituta produces three Brunello di Montalcino wines: Rennina, Sugarille and Brunello di Montalcino.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe estate spans 86 acres under vines. Vineyards are located in a particularly privileged position, facing south and southwest, and the estate has an altitude ranging from 1,050 to 1,150 feet above sea level. The hills, of the Eocene age and facing the sea, are characterized by an extremely windy, dry and bright microclimate, preventing damp stagnation and allowing full grape ripening.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePieve Santa Restituta combines traditional Tuscan winemaking methods with modern techniques to enhance the expression of the Sangiovese grape and the unique terroir of Montalcino.\u003cbr\u003eThe wines are typically aged in a mix of new oak casks and older vessels, allowing for both the preservation of fruit character and the development of complex tertiary notes.\u003cbr\u003eThe estate pays close attention to vineyard management and the specific characteristics of their vineyards, aiming to express the distinctiveness of the Montalcino terroir in their wines.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep red. Very clean, opulent aromas, with notes of ripe red fruits evolving into delicate spice and floral perfumes. Powerful and velvety in flavor with a fleshy and sustained finish and refined tannins. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrape: 100% Sangiovese Grosso.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVineyards: Santo Pietro, Castagno, Pian dei Cerri.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFermentation: 4 weeks in stainless-steel vats.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAging: 12 months in barrique (first-, second-, and third-passage casks), 12 months in botti (large thirty-year-old casks).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVineyard notes: The designation Rennina (rehn-NEE-nah) first appears in the High Middle Ages and is derived from the late-Roman name of the estate, Fundus Rescianum, denoting a state-owned farm. Since the Gaja family's acquisition of the historic estate in 1994, three growing sites have been devoted to the cultivation of Sangiovese Grosso grapes for the production of Brunello di Montalcino: Santo Pietro (St. Peter), Castagno (Chestnut Tree), and Pian dei Cerri (Turkish Oak Flats). Here, lime-rich subsoils, southwest exposure, and ventilation arriving from the Tyrrhenian sea to the west deliver well-balanced Brunello di Montalcino, defined by its characteristic red fruit notes, minerality, and polished tannin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e95+ Points -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Bright dark red. Very dark but slightly muted aromas of black fruits, minerals and licorice. Densely packed and deep but not especially sweet, with terrific integrated acidity giving the wine outstanding thrust and a powerful spine. The brooding cherry and cassis flavors are dominated by the wine's powerful structure today. Finishes with substantial ripe tannins that reach the teeth. More serious than charming.\" - Stephen Tanzer (Jul\/Aug '11)\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e94 Points - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRobert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino Rennina is super-impressive. The wine literally dazzles the palate with layers of vibrant red berries, flowers and subtle French oak. In 2006, the Rennina shows gorgeous depth and purity, all in the wine's signature style of finesse and restraint. A long, beautifully-articulated finish adds the last layers of elegance. This is a fabulous effort from Angelo Gaja and his team. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2026. - Antonio Galloni (May 2011)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e94 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A full-bodied red, with soft and silky tannins and chocolate, berry and cherry character. Long and beautiful finish. This is balanced. Drink now or hold.\" (July 18, 2011)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e92 Points -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWine Spectator Magazine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Warm, inviting aromas of black cherry, blackberry and toasted spices give way to licorice, tar and mineral flavors. Builds to a nice crescendo on the long aftertaste of spice and mineral. A modern style. Best from 2012 through 2025. 600 cases imported.\" - BS (Aug 31, 2011) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px;\"\u003e","brand":"SOUTHERN \/ AMERICAN \/ PACIFIC WINE \u0026 SPIRITS","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":39749554176159,"sku":"","price":457.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/pieverestitutabrunellorenn06-w-2.jpg?v=1614110291"},{"product_id":"pieverestitutabrunellorenn04-w","title":"Pieve Santa Restituta (Gaja) Brunello di Montalcino \"Rennina\" 2004 (Tuscany, Italy) - [WE 95] [ST 95] [JD 94] [WA 93] [WS 92]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePieve Santa Restituta is GAJA's estate in Montalcino, purchased in 1994. It is the family's first expansion outside the Barbaresco and Barolo areas since its establishment in 1859. Since 1994 several redevelopment works have been carried out in the vineyards to transform the vine growing methods in line with GAJA’s winemaking philosophy. The name of the winery derives from the ancient Pieve (church) situated in the middle of the estate, whose foundations date back to the 4th century AD. The labels chosen for the wines pay tribute to the Pieve and recall the typical colors of the Gaja family, i.e. black and white. Wine has been made here since the 12th century.\u003cbr\u003eSanta Restituta is the patron saint of the island of Ischia, off the coast of Naples, where she was miraculously delivered from her pagan torturers who had planned to kill her at sea.\u003cbr\u003eThe labels chosen for the wines pay tribute to the Pieve and recall the typical colors of the Gaja family, the iconic black and white. Pieve Santa Restituta produces three Brunello di Montalcino wines: Rennina, Sugarille and Brunello di Montalcino.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe estate spans 86 acres under vines. Vineyards are located in a particularly privileged position, facing south and southwest, and the estate has an altitude ranging from 1,050 to 1,150 feet above sea level. The hills, of the Eocene age and facing the sea, are characterized by an extremely windy, dry and bright microclimate, preventing damp stagnation and allowing full grape ripening.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePieve Santa Restituta combines traditional Tuscan winemaking methods with modern techniques to enhance the expression of the Sangiovese grape and the unique terroir of Montalcino.\u003cbr\u003eThe wines are typically aged in a mix of new oak casks and older vessels, allowing for both the preservation of fruit character and the development of complex tertiary notes.\u003cbr\u003eThe estate pays close attention to vineyard management and the specific characteristics of their vineyards, aiming to express the distinctiveness of the Montalcino terroir in their wines.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDeep red. Very clean, opulent aromas, with notes of ripe red fruits evolving into delicate spice and floral perfumes. Powerful and velvety in flavor with a fleshy and sustained finish and refined tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Sangiovese Grosso.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyards:\u003c\/strong\u003e Santo Pietro, Castagno, Pian dei Cerri.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 weeks in stainless-steel vats.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 months in barrique (first-, second-, and third-passage casks), 12 months in botti (large thirty-year-old casks).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e The designation Rennina (rehn-NEE-nah) first appears in the High Middle Ages and is derived from the late-Roman name of the estate, Fundus Rescianum, denoting a state-owned farm. Since the Gaja family's acquisition of the historic estate in 1994, three growing sites have been devoted to the cultivation of Sangiovese Grosso grapes for the production of Brunello di Montalcino: Santo Pietro (St. Peter), Castagno (Chestnut Tree), and Pian dei Cerri (Turkish Oak Flats). Here, lime-rich subsoils, southwest exposure, and ventilation arriving from the Tyrrhenian sea to the west deliver well-balanced Brunello di Montalcino, defined by its characteristic red fruit notes, minerality, and polished tannin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e95 Points \u0026amp; Cellar Selection - Wine Enthusiast:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\"This drop-dead gorgeous Brunello (from Angelo Gaja's estate in Montalcino) boasts the beauty and charm of a vineyard that is blossoming with quality and intensity of fruit. You'll get traditional notes of black licorice and cherry liqueur backed by elegant notes of spice and earth.\" (Jul 2010)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points -\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e Stephen Tanzer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Good deep red. Powerful yet elegant nose shows more berries and minerals and less oak than the Sugarille; this is downright Musigny-like. Then silky, suave and graceful on the palate, with compelling inner-mouth floral perfume and a wonderfully pliant texture. If anything, this wine is even more intense on the suavely tannic, extremely long finish than in the middle, as its underlying minerality gives it outstanding grip and finesse. This is made from a blend of sites while Sugarille is from a single vineyard, but it was this wine that spun my head around when I tasted the two bottles side by side.\" (Jul 2009)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e94 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\"The 2004 Brunello Di Montalcino Renina is showing a bit more maturity, but as it opens, it begins to take on aromas of black olives, savory toasted rosemary, cedar, truffle, and dried black cherries. It’s full-bodied and ripe, with plush tannins, good evenness on the palate, and a very balanced feel. I really like the palate of this wine in this vintage. It’s likely at its peak of enjoyment, but it’s not going to fall off quickly. (Drink between 2025-2035).\" - Audrey Frick (Jan 2025)\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e93 Points - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRobert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003eThe 2004 Brunello di Montalcino Rennina is gorgeous in this vintage. Medium in body, the wine offers up attractive scents of underbrush, red cherries, tobacco, leather and licorice, all of which are framed by silky, ripe tannins. The wine reveals tons of purity and class in an understated style. As is often the case, the Rennina is the more feminine of the estate's Brunellos. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2022. \u003c\/span\u003e\" -Antonio Galloni (Jun 2009)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e92 Points - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWine Spectator:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Aromas of blackberry and dried mushroom follow through to a full body, with silky, refined tannins and a long aftertaste of bright fruit. Juicy and delicious on the intense finish. This has beautiful intensity. Best from 2010 through 2016. 2,200 cases made.\" - JS (2009)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SOUTHERN \/ AMERICAN \/ PACIFIC WINE \u0026 SPIRITS","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":40872921858207,"sku":"258142 (6pk)","price":457.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/pieverestitutabrunellorenn06-w-2_88f22169-9ddf-43c9-a066-95372e739fa7.jpg?v=1614114323"},{"product_id":"poderegiodobrunello11-w","title":"Podere Giodo Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2011 (Tuscany, Italy) - [JS 96] [WA 94]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGiodo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e is made by esteemed consulting eonologist Carlo Ferrini (of Casanova di Neri and Castello di Brolio fame) from a tiny vineyard (about 1.5 hectares) that produces just 3,000 bottles (or 250 cases). Ferrini's fame is well-deserved: he was awarded \"The Winemaker of the year\" twice by Wine Enthusiast Magazine, and has authored many 100-point Brunelli, too. Wine Spectator recently called him \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eone of Tuscany's great winemakers.\" He began producing \u003cspan class=\"il\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGiodo\u003c\/span\u003e in 2009.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e 96 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This aromas of this Brunello are fresh and fascinating with mushroom, chili pepper, black berry and plum. Full body, ultra-fine tannins and a super length. This is a great bottle for the vintage. The private wine of famous winemaker Carlo Ferrini. Drink or hold.\" (February 15th, 2016)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Carlo Ferrini's 2011 Brunello di Montalcino is a deliciously lush and soft expression of Sangiovese that offers great aromatic depth, complexity and intrigue. The wine keeps you guessing and in my case it took me a little while to wrap my head around it. Dark cherry and blackberry are harmoniously integrated with spice, leather, mocha and tobacco. It does, however, need a few moments to find balance. In the mouth, the wine is edgy and sharp with some sour cherry and cranberry. I know that winemaker Ferrini says he prefers this vintage to his 2010 Brunello. Both wines are beautiful, but I give the edge to 2010. This expression feels linear, tight and requires a few extra years of bottle aging to flesh out.\" - Monica Larner (Mar 2016)\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"MHW LTD.","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":37427895959711,"sku":"SOA805511","price":149.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/poderegiodobrunello10-w-2.jpg?v=1614114377"},{"product_id":"poderegiodorosso17-w","title":"Podere Giodo Toscana Rosso IGT 2017 (Tuscany, Italy) - [JS 96] [WA 92]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGiodo is made by esteemed consulting eonologist Carlo Ferrini (of Casanova di Neri and Castello di Brolio fame) from a tiny vineyard (about 1.5 hectares) that produces just 3,000 bottles (or 250 cases). Ferrini's fame is well-deserved: he was awarded \"The Winemaker of the year\" twice by Wine Enthusiast Magazine, and has authored many 100-point Brunelli, too. Wine Spectator recently called him \"one of Tuscany's great winemakers.\" He began producing Giodo in 2009.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere is some winery background from Vinous Media's Antonio Galloni:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Carlo Ferrini, the renowned Italian winemaking consultant that worked with well-known Brunello estates in the past (Casanova di Neri, Castello Romitorio, Poggio Antico, Talenti) started his own project in Montalcino in 2002 when he found 2.5 hectares of land suitable to making great Sangiovese wines. Ferrini's first vintage was 2009, from which he made 3,000 bottles. Today the estate owns 5.5 hectares (2.5 hectares of Brunello and 3.5 of IGT Toscana Rosso, also planted to Sangiovese). The vines are located between 300 and 400 meters above sea level, essentially near the Lisini estate and in the Sesta area. He planted his vineyard with what he believes are the best Sangiovese clones he has worked with over the years (starting back with the Chianti Classico 2000 project).\" \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout the Wine:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis younger interpretation of Sangiovese matures twelve months in 500- and 1,200-litre oak casks. Here, too, the expression of Sangiovese is always remarkably refined. The oak has less impact than on the Brunello, allowing full sway to appealing aromas and crisp red berry fruit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts label, different from Brunello's small Sangiovese figure, shows a man living within the circle of the world of wine, since this wine's denomination is open to any kind of combination and blend.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFermentation: 7 days of alcoholic fermentation in steel and cement tanks and 10 days of skin contact\u003cbr\u003eAging: 12 months in wooden barrels (500 and 2,500 l)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e96 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A solid and powerful red with plums, orange peel and hints of dust. Lots of flowers. Full body. Chewy tannins. Round and intense. Rich and intense, as expected in the year, but remains fresh. Try after 2022.\" (Aug 2019)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e92 Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"From Carlo Ferrini's beautiful Giodo estate, nestled into one of the most idyllic little vineyard nooks found anywhere in Montalcino, the 2017 Giodo is a fresh and accessible expressions of Sangiovese. What comes through most here is the naked beauty of the fruit that shines with raspberry and summer cherry. This wine would make an ideal partner to veal cutlets seasoned with bay leaf or thyme. It opens to blue flower aromas with crushed stone, white pepper and pretty Mediterranean nuances. This wine never reveals any hint of the 2017 heat, and this is surely due to the ideal and romantically hidden-from-view positioning of the Giodo vineyards. Some 8,000 bottles were released in April 2019.\" - Monica Larner (Jan 2020)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LYRA WINE","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":37427896746143,"sku":"4G17PGT6 (6PK)","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/poderegiodorosso11-w-2_f9cf711a-3021-4375-a5a5-0fd09b54eb67.jpg?v=1614114385"},{"product_id":"salvionibrunello08-w","title":"Salvioni Cerbaiola Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2008 (Tuscany, Italy) - [WA 91] [ST 91]","description":"\u003cb\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur foremost wine is Brunello di Montalcino, which has over the years won widespread acclaim in Italy and abroad. To obtain a truly exceptional wine we have adopted the traditional approach, with ageing in Slavonian oak for at least 36 months. What counts for the production of our Brunello is the quality of the harvested grapes. When climate and growing conditions do not allow for absolute excellence, we devote the entire grape crop to the production of Rosso di Montalcino, which we also make if the harvest is particularly abundant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ruby red colour of a young Brunello attenuates during its evolution leaving hints of light garnet which change as the wine ages. The structure is rich in dry extracts which reach up to 32-33gr\/l. Tannins are present but soft with a long finish. Our Brunello is excellent with roasted red meats and skewers of wild game while the older vintages improve over time even as meditation wines.\u003cbr\u003e\u003chr style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e91 Points - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRobert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2008 Brunello di Montalcino is a terrific example of the year. Medium in body, and graceful, the 2008 is laced with an attractive mosaic of dark red cherries, savory herbs, licorice, flowers in tobacco. Naturally, the 2008 doesn’t deliver the explosiveness or head-spinning appeal of the 2006 or 2007, but it will give Salvioni fans a fix while those iconic vintages age. An expressive, layered finish rounds things out nicely. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2023.\" - Antonio Galloni (Jun 2012)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e91 Points - Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\"Bright, deep ruby-red. Strawberry, baking spices and dried flowers on the perfumed nose. Then pure and focused in the mouth, with red cherry and berry flavors complicated by flint and herbs. Shows lovely balance and a refreshing quality on the long, vibrant finish; it's a very successful 2008 but lacks the concentration and complexity of Salvioni's best vintages. I'd drink it up over the next 10 or 12 years while your 2001s and 2006s reach their optimal drinking stage.\" - Ian D'Agata (Jul\/Aug '13)\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"HENRY WINE GROUP","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":37428193493151,"sku":"SIABMO08C (6 PK)","price":174.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/salvionibrunello07-w-2.jpg?v=1614115065"},{"product_id":"sanfilippolucereriserva15-w","title":"San Filippo Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Le Lucere 2015 (Tuscany, Italy) - [JS 99 \u0026 #13 Top 100 of Italy 2020] [WS 97] [WA 94] [VM 93]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSan Filippo is situated in the splendid area of Northern Montalcino, close to the famed Biondi Santi's Il Greppo and La Serena vineyards. The wines of San Filippo are age-worthy and elegant, though very approachable in their youth. The estate totals 22 hectares, 11 of which are under vine, dedicated mostly to Sangiovese, with a small olive grove as well. Founded in 1972 (1977 marked the release of their first Brunello), the estate was recently purchased by Roberto Giannelli who restored and renovated the entire facility. With the help of Paolo Caciorgna, Roberto is producing only 1250 cases of Brunello and the same quantity of his single vineyard \"Le Lucere\", both aged in Slavonian and Allier oak casks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to Wine Advocate's reviewer Monica Larner, \"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis estate is located on the northeast side of Montalcino and has vines at an ideal 300 meters above sea level where summer breezes keep the fruit well ventilated.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e99 Points \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e#13 Top 100 of Italy 2020\u003c\/span\u003e - James Suckling: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\"The opulence and decadence is really something here with dried fruit, figs, meat, and black truffles on the nose and palate. It’s full-bodied, layered and creamy with intense, round tannins and a finish that lasts for minutes. Best after 2022, but already a joy to taste.\" \u003c\/span\u003e(Nov 11, 2020)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e97 Points - \u003cspan style=\"color: #c0504d;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#000000\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWine Spectator:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\"Effusive aromas of black currant, blueberry, violet and iron mark this expressive red. Supple and harmonious, with a firm backbone of tannins that are refined and integrated. Shows terrific length and complexity. Best from 2023 through 2043. 1,300 cases made, 650 cases imported.\" - BS (December 2020)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - Wine Advocate:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"The 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva le Lucére reveals rich and well-concentrated fruit with blackberry, prune and plum. The bouquet also has a moment of scorched earth or toasted oak that is quite developed and, to my palate, subtracts from the purity of the fruit. The oak is heavily applied (and I am reminded of American oak). This Riserva ages in barrique, tonneau and botte grande for two years and fruit is drawn from an east-facing vineyard with clay galestro and alberese soils. It is only made in the best years, and this edition saw 4,000 bottles produced. There are soft cherry notes on the finish.\" - Monica Larner (Nov 2020)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Le Lucere Riserva blends dusty ripe cherries and earth tones, with notes of sage and exotic spice to form a slightly extroverted yet gorgeous display. It boasts creamy textures cast across a medium-bodied frame, yet it’s wonderfully balanced by zesty, mouthwatering acidity. Cherries, blackberries and currants can all be found here, along with salty minerals adding a tactile feel under an air of violet florals. This is tamed by fine tannins through the finish, ending with a youthfully restrained yet fresh display. The 2015 Riserva is packed full of character and fruit-forward, it’s sure to have a lot of fans.\" - Eric Guido (Nov 2020)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LYRA WINE","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":40872925888671,"sku":"(6PK)","price":219.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/LUCERE-RISERVA-2015_1200x1200_26101b2e-b93a-4431-b933-47a6194a8e37.jpg?v=1627406852"},{"product_id":"sanpolobrunello12-w","title":"Poggio San Polo Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2012 (Tuscany, Italy) - [WS 93] [JS 91]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Winery: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2007, Marilisa Allegrini (of the Veneto's esteemed Allegrini winery!) and Leonardo LoCascio (head of US importer Winebow) purchased the property, and brought in winemaker Nicola Biasi to build on San Polo's already considerable reputation and impressive levels of quality: Poggio San Polo's Brunello di Montalcino have consistently achieved outstanding ratings since the 1997 vintage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vineyards at San Polo were planted between 1990 and 2000 with the goal of making the highest quality Brunello di Montalcino. With an altitude of 1350 feet above sea level, their southern facing vineyard receives optimal sun exposure and is the highest in Montalcino. The vineyard also has natural terraces facing the stunning Sant'Antimo Valley and is entirely dedicated to Brunello di Montalcino.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNotes from the Winemaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur Brunello from San Polo has a lengthy ageing potential and can further improve with extended bottle ageing. This is due both to the characteristics of the soils on which the grapes are grown - the calcareous content provides ideal conditions for Sangiovese - and the position of the vineyards on the beautiful hills at San Polo.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntense and bright ruby red with garnet highlights, this wine reveals typical aromas of violets and small red berries. There is a distinctive aroma of woodland undergrowth, aromatic wood and a light note of vanilla and preserved fruit, followed by subtle nuances of coffee. The nose is intense, persistent, broad and ethereal. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e93 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eElegant and approachable, this Brunello offers charming berry and cherry flavors, accented by tea, tobacco and spice. Firms up as the dense tannins flex on the finish. Best from 2020 through 2033. 4,166 cases made.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e91 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Lots of cherries and dried fruits with hints of orange peel on the nose. Full body, round and velvety tannins and a juicy finish. So much fruit and richness. Shows the warmth of the vintage. Drink or hold.\" (February 19, 2017)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e90 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"You can see from the Poggio San Polo 2012 Brunello di Montalcino that this vintage produced wines of gorgeous color intensity and appearance. It shows a saturated ruby color with garnet highlights that is very characteristic of Sangiovese from this warm growing season. This expression is aged in large barrel and tonneaux for two years. The bouquet delivers dark fruit aromas, leather and spice. However, the mouthfeel takes a simple and more direct approach with less overall depth and complexity.\" - Monica Larner (Feb 2017)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e90 Points - Wine Enthusiast Magazine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Underbrush, toast, dark-skinned berry and eucalyptus aromas lead the way. Firmly structured and elegant, the palate offers dried cherry, cranberry and star anise framed in fine-grained tannins. A coffee note wraps up the finish.\" - Kerin O’Keefe (5\/1\/2017)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e89 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Bright red. Crisp and bright aromas and flavours of red berries and gunflint. Supple on entry with flavors of red fruit and botanical herbs, then tight and vinous on the back with the acidity and tough tannins rising sharply. Cellaring might help soften this Brunello a tad.\" - Ian D'Agata (Mar 2017)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HENRY WINE GROUP","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":37428208173215,"sku":"SPOBMO12C (6pk)","price":59.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/oxm7usdhcbip92eai5dt.jpg?v=1745947996"},{"product_id":"sanpolobrunello13-m-w","title":"Poggio San Polo Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2013 [1.5L MAGNUM] (Tuscany, Italy) - [WE 96] [JS 96] [RP 93+] [VM 92] [WS 92]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the winery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 2007, Marilisa Allegrini (of the Veneto's esteemed Allegrini winery!) and Leonardo LoCascio (head of US importer Winebow) purchased the property, and brought in winemaker Nicola Biasi to build on San Polo's already considerable reputation and impressive levels of quality: Poggio San Polo's Brunello di Montalcino have consistently achieved outstanding ratings since the 1997 vintage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe vineyards at San Polo were planted between 1990 and 2000 with the goal of making the highest quality Brunello di Montalcino. With an altitude of 1350 feet above sea level, their southern facing vineyard receives optimal sun exposure and is the highest in Montalcino. The vineyard also has natural terraces facing the stunning Sant'Antimo Valley and is entirely dedicated to Brunello di Montalcino.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000cd;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNotes from the Winemaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur Brunello from San Polo has a lengthy ageing potential and can further improve with extended bottle ageing. This is due both to the characteristics of the soils on which the grapes are grown - the calcareous content provides ideal conditions for Sangiovese - and the position of the vineyards on the beautiful hills at San Polo.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntense and bright ruby red with garnet highlights, this wine reveals typical aromas of violets and small red berries. There is a distinctive aroma of woodland undergrowth, aromatic wood and a light note of vanilla and preserved fruit, followed by subtle nuances of coffee. The nose is intense, persistent, broad and ethereal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003chr style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e96 Points \u0026amp; \"Cellar Selection\" - Wine Enthusiast Magazine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Woodland berry, forest floor, exotic spice and tobacco aromas escape the glass. It's bright and loaded with finesse, delivering crushed red cherry, juicy cranberry, cinnamon and clove framed in taut fine-grained tannins. Vibrant acidity lends exquisite balance while a star anise note closes the lingering finish. I love the classic vibe on this -it's the best offering I've had to date from this dynamic estate. Drink 2021-2038.\" - Kerin O'Keefe (5\/1\/2018)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e96 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Aromas of plum, dried meat, flower and figs. Full body, velvety and chewy tannins. So much fruit and intensity. I love the generous fruit and form to this wine. Drink in 2021.\" (November 27, 2017)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e93+ Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"The Poggio San Polo 2013 Brunello di Montalcino offers bright and sweet cherry fruit that pops out with pretty intensity as soon as you lift the glass to your nose. This wine offers beautiful fruit definition and a snappy personality that sings loud and clear. So many Brunellos can taste flat and evolved, but this wine is jazzy and very lively instead. The wine is fermented in cement vats and later aged in large oak casks and tonneaux for two years. Some 50,000 bottles were made.\" - Monica Larner (June 2018)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e92 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Deep red. Woodsy nuances of underbrush and potpourri complicate aromas of cherry kirsch and licorice. Then youthfully chewy in the mouth, featuring red cherry and licorice flavors similar to the aromas. Finishes with lively acidity and repeating licorice notes on the long back end, which also delivers some alcohol-derived heat.\" - Ian D'Agata (Apr 2018)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e92 Points - Wine Spectator Magazine:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\"\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003eThis verges on cherry liqueur flavors, along with plum, spice and chocolate notes. Modern in feel, with a direct approach, yet has a firm, dense undertow and a lingering finish. Best from 2020 through 2032. 4,000 cases made.\" - BS (Jun 2018)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"WINEBOW","offers":[{"title":"1.5 L","offer_id":40872943845535,"sku":"SPOBMO13E (6pk)","price":139.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/193863_image_san_polo_brunello_mg_ef82.png?v=1671396637"},{"product_id":"sanpolobrunellorsv12-w","title":"Poggio San Polo Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG 2012 (Tuscany, Italy) - [JS 96] [VM 93+] [WE 93]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes from the Winemaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrunello di Montalcino Riserva is only produced in exceptional vintages. It is made with selected grapes and is aged for two years in barrels, subsequently released on the market six years after the harvest.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eIntense and bright ruby red with garnet highlights, it expresses the typical aromas of violets and small red berries, followed by spicy nuances of walnut husk. The wine has a deeply-woven, robust texture with a persistent finish and well-rounded tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e96 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Reserved and cool for this opulent vintage with red fruits and delicate herbal notes. This is a concentrated and deep wine with a ton of dry tannins. Great balance, too. I love the long finish with its minty freshness. Drink or hold.\" (April 4, 2018)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e93+ Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Dark red with some amber at the rim. Sweet red cherry, Asian herbs and woodsy underbrush on the nose. Enters rich and ripe, then slightly more angular and tart in the middle, offering red berry and cherry flavors that are less flinty and herbal than those of the 2013 Brunello from San Polo. Finishes with lipsmacking acidity and an austere quality. Really needs a few years in the cellar to round out. This will likely turn out to be a very good food wine.\" - Ian D'Agata (Apr 2018)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Aromas of ripe plum, underbrush, eucalyptus and star anise emerge in the glass. Polished and firmly structured, the palate delivers fleshy black cherry, strawberry jam, licorice and tobacco set against a backbone of youthfully assertive fine-grained tannins. Drink 2022–2030.\" - Kerin O’Keefe (5\/1\/2018)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"HENRY WINE GROUP","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":37428208566431,"sku":"SPOBMR12C (6PK)","price":129.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/sanpoloBrunelloRSV12-w-2.png?v=1614115109"},{"product_id":"molinosantantimobrunello15-w","title":"Molino Di Sant'Antimo Brunello Di Montalcino 2015 (Tuscany, Italy) - [JS 93]","description":"\u003cb\u003eAbout The Wine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Brunello di Montalcino wine produced by Molino di Sant'Antimo, represents the maximum expression of our products. The carefully selected, pure Sangiovese grapes, during their transformation into wine by the appropriate techniques undergo the constant checks during the long aging process in oak vats. The maximum capacity of 60 Hl. per vat enhances the appreciation of the exceptional qualities of this wine. Its ruby red color, fruity and spicy bouquet, and the harmonious velvety taste, blend to make this wine so particularly elegant and persistent.\u003cbr\u003eTime of aging: 3,5 years\u003cbr\u003eSize of Barrels: 60 Hl.\u003cbr\u003eLength of time in bottles before release: 4 months\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e93 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A rich and round wine with lots of plum and chocolate, as well as hints of burnt orange. Full-bodied, round and juicy with a nice frame of chewy tannins. 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Typical aromas of dried morello cherry, black tea, rosemary, plum, soy intermingle into a palate layered with delicious, refined cooperage that tastes, well, decadent.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCinghiale (boar) ragu with pappardelle pasta, prosciutto-wrapped asparagus, parmigiano torts with sage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e93 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2010 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is a bold and tightly layered wine that delivers an impressive performance. The bouquet is firmly stitched together and seamless although it also shows a powerful rush of red cherry, blackberry, spice, tar, cola and grilled herbs. There is a modern touch of cinnamon and toasted espresso bean that gives the wine an added sense of depth and lasting importance. In the mouth, this Riserva reveals tight structure and tangy acidity. \" - Monica Larner (Mar 2016)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e92 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2010 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is a bold and tightly layered wine that delivers an impressive performance. The bouquet is firmly stitched together and seamless although it also shows a powerful rush of red cherry, blackberry, spice, tar, cola and grilled herbs. There is a modern touch of cinnamon and toasted espresso bean that gives the wine an added sense of depth and lasting importance. 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Cinnamon, tobacco, mint and tealeaves combine in a range of aromas really complex, where each component is alternating without dominating the others. The wine envelopes the mouth completely, with velvety tannins that give a creamy feeling. The alcoholic component is well balanced by afresh balsamic and a savory mineral sensation. Long finish, typical of the great vintages of CastelGiocondo.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Vintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe CastelGiocondo Sangiovese vines sprouted in the first week of April and continued to grow well, taking advantage of the abundant water reserves left over from 2014 and the normal levels of rain that fell in winter 2015. During the spring and early summer seasons, the weather was dry and sunny, supporting the even growth of the vines. July was very warm and dry with temperatures 5°C higher than the norm. Thanks to our established agronomic practices, such as tilling the land in autumn, green manure sowing and canopy management, the vines were not overly affected by the high July temperatures. In the first week of August, two significant rain showers brought some respite for the plants, reducing temperatures and allowing aromas, anthocyanins and essential tannins to condense.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification and Ageing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe great care taken in the vineyard, together with the typical characteristics of this unmistakable terroir, resulted in an outstanding harvest. The Sangiovese grapes were picked by hand and carefully selected after arriving in the cellar. Fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks at acontrolled temperature with frequent pump-overs, particularly during the early stages. The wine was then aged in wood containers, where it was able to mature, ripen and develop balance. Five years after the grapes were picked, and only after another period spent ageing in the bottle, CastelGiocondo Brunello is now ready to be placed on the market.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e97 Points - James Suckling:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"This is a pure and beautiful Brunello with super fine and abundant tannins that are comprehensive and expansive. Builds on the palate. Full body. Round and firm with beautiful fruit and length. Lively and vivid. From organically grown grapes. Needs a year or two to soften, but already gorgeous.\" (24 Aug, 2019) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e96 Points \u0026amp; Editor's Choice - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Aromas of ripe dark-skinned berry, violet, underbrush and warm spice emerge in the glass, along with a whiff of camphor. Full bodied and enveloping, the structured palate delivers raspberry jam, dried black cherry, licorice and tobacco alongside firm fine-grained tannins. It closes on an espresso note. Drink 2023-2030.\" - KK (5\/1\/2020)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e94 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"2015 is Castelgiocondo’s first certified-organic vintage, making it Montalcino’s largest certified-organic estate. Poised red fruits demonstrate underlying power. Savoury and velvety in texture, the fruit is clear and juicy: smooth with inner power.\" -MW (12\/2020)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"I tasted this wine next to Frescobaldi's Chianti Classico Gran Selezione from their Tenuta Perano, and the differences between that wine and this are enormous. The 2015 Brunello di Montalcino CastelGiocondo takes us to the southern side of Tuscany, and despite the fact the grape used in both wines is the same (Sangiovese), these two wine are as different as day and night. This Brunello gives you more saturated color intensity, more substantial weight and density that you feel on all the senses. Its extraction is much thicker, and the bouquet opens to aromas of plummy dark fruit, black currant, tobacco and spice. That ample width and power make this a good choice next to a grilled T-bone steak.\" - Monica Larner (15th Oct 2020)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points - Wine Spectator Magazine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Bright, with cherry and berry fruit, shaded by almond, leather, tobacco and wild herb notes. Firm, dusty tannins gird the long finish. Combines power and grace. 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The grapes are harvested, de-stemmed and sorted by hand and then pressed and gravity-fed into vinification tanks.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 20px;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e92 Points - Wine Spectator Magazine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A bright beam of cherry runs through this elegant red. Leather, licorice and tobacco notes add interest as this builds to a lingering aftertaste. Balanced, with sweet, ripe fruit, as well as a savory element. 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The grapes are harvested, de-stemmed and sorted by hand and then pressed and gravity-fed into vinification tanks.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eOn the first day of fermentation during vinification, 10 to 20% of the liquid is removed from the tanks to increase concentration. Maceration, the process by which whole grapes are fermented in a carbon dioxide rich environment prior to crushing, takes about 22 days in the stainless-steel tanks at a temperature controlled 28°C.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe last stage is alcoholic fermentation which takes around 10 days on average after which the wine is decanted in to barrels. The wine is then left to mature in the casks for at least 12 months after which it is filtered and bottled. After twelve months, the wine returns to the stainless-steel vats for approximately one month and is then gently filtered, bottled and left for a further 6 months to mature in the bottle. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll the Tuscan dishes cooked with meat, Tuscan croutons, aged cheeses, cured meats, first and main courses with games. Polissena wine pairs perfectly with hare, wild boar, Chianina and Cinta Senese meat. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The cherry and floral character is impressive in this wine for its subtle nature and beauty. Medium-to full-bodied with very fine tannins and a bright and vivid finish. So refined and caressing. First year from organically grown grapes. 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Pair with braised lamb and penne arriabatta. 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This Brunello opens to dark concentration and deep ruby highlights that add to the wine's overall weight and importance. The bouquet is composed of a fine aromatic embroidery with cherry, spice, tobacco and grilled herb. What distinguishes this wine in the end is its superb texture. This Riserva walks a fine line between elegance and power, and it does a great job of delivering both. That density and determination bodes well for its future aging potential.\" - Monica Larner (Mar 2016)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A powerful, new-wave style with excellent concentration of fruit and loads of new oak but I think it will come together with time. Full body, chewy tannins and a long finish. This is a more blockbuster style, though it must be said I prefer a little something a little more harmonious at this stage. 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The estate had to be magnificent, and when you visit Tenuta Perano, you understand immediately why the family finally moved forward. Perano has a long history in Chianti Classico and is situated in the original Chianti Classico zone designated by Duke Cosimo III de’ Medici in 1716. The estate was acquired by the Frescobaldi family in 2014.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTenuta Perano has a long history in Chianti Classico and is situated in the original zone designated by Duke Cosimo III de’ Medici in 1716. The estate was acquired by the Frescobaldi family in 2014. The wines from Tenuta Perano showcase vibrant acidity, deep red fruit flavors and a signature minerality, delivering elegance, structure, and exceptional aging potential that reflects true Chianti terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRialzi Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Gaiole is the pinnacle of Tenuta Perano’s offerings, crafted from three terraces at the top of the estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVARIETY: 100% Sangiovese\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVINEYARD: Three terraces of Albarese soils at 500 meters + above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWINEMAKING: Fermented in stainless steel with gentle pump-overs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAGING: 24 months, barrique \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eALC. 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There's a bit more sweetness and richness than in the Riserva, and yet the character of this Gaiole site still comes through nicely.\" – Antonio Galloni (Jul 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points - Wine Spectator Magazine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Packed with cherry, blackberry and orange peel flavors augmented by tar, iron and wild herb accents. Dense yet lively, with oak spice elements emerging on the lingering aftertaste. Best from 2028 through 2043. 1,667 cases made, 80 cases imported.\" - Bruce Sanderson (Oct 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BREAKTHRU","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":37459837714591,"sku":"","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/rialzi.png?v=1779806720"},{"product_id":"fulignibrunello15-m-w","title":"Fuligni Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2015 [1.5L MAGNUM] (Tuscany, Italy) - [JS 100]  [WE 98] [VM 96] [WA 95+] [WS 93]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNotes from the Winemaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 100% Sangiovese Grosso is aged partly in Slavonian oak vats of about 30hl and partly in 5hl. tonneaux of French oak, for more than 3 years, followed by about one year in the bottle before release. Bursting at the seams with plum and cherry fruit sustained by firm, full structure and polished tannins. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e100 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The purity of fruit on the nose is perfection with cherries, crushed raspberries, mineral, pumice and citrus fruit. Dust, too. Full body. Powerful, chewy tannins. So long and muscular, yet polished and formed. Most structured Brunello I have ever had from here. A wine for decades. Try after 2022.\" - (10 Sep, 2019)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e98 Points \u0026amp; \"Editor's Choice\" - Wine Enthusiast Magazine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Rose, violet, camphor, wild berry and aromatic herb aromas are front and center in this gorgeous red. It's juicy, enveloping and delicious, doling out succulent black cherry, raspberry compote, licorice and baking spice alongside velvety tannins. Thanks to the estate's vineyards north of Montalcino, it has freshness and mid-term staying power. Drink 2022-2030.\" Kerin O'Keefe (5\/1\/2020)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e96 Points - Vinous:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Fuligni's 2015 Brunello di Montalcino is dark and alluring, pulling me closer to the glass with each swirl, as a mix of ripe black cherry, rosemary, smoke, and moist earth lift from the glass, with sweet florals and a bit of animal musk developing over time. On the palate, it glides across the senses like silk, with ripe dark red fruits paving the way for sweet spice, as saline-minerals slowly saturate in a display that was perfectly balanced and not missing a single step. The finish is long, showing the first notes of tannic heft, with dried red fruits and minerals. The 2015 Fuligni Brunello balances its beautifully ripe fruit with classic tannins and a truly gorgeous perfumed character. It's sure to have a lot of fans, and as it youthfully closes up in the glass. I can imagine a long life ahead for it. \" - Eric Guido (Apr 2020)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e95+ Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Fuligni is on a short list of the best wine estates in Montalcino. The 2015 Brunello di Montalcino is fragrant and delicate, showing a level of precision and elegance that pushes the limits of this terrific vintage. The wine is fresh and buoyant with ample primary fruit and acidity to carry it over multiple decades of cellar aging. The bouquet reveals a slow succession of wild berry, rose, crushed flowers and graphite-like aromas with spice and licorice. The mouthfeel is structured, firm and built to last.\" - Monica Larner (15th Oct 2020)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points - Wine Spectator Magazine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Ripe and polished, delivering plum, black cherry, licorice, tar and leather flavors, backed by a solid structure and revealing fine balance overall. Lacks the complexity of the best 2015s, but impressive and long nonetheless. Best from 2022 through 2039. 5,500 cases made, 2,200 cases imported.\" - BS (Jun 30, 2020)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WINE WAREHOUSE","offers":[{"title":"1.5 L","offer_id":40872921301151,"sku":"158971","price":258.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/fuligniBrunello13-w-2_8ded903c-b9d2-4c99-add7-a306648e9bde.jpg?v=1614111962"},{"product_id":"fulignibrunellorsv12-w","title":"Fuligni Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2012 DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) - [JS 98] [WS 98] [VM 96+] [WE 96] [WA 92]","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFuligni was founded in 1923 in the province of Siena. Today the winery is owned by Roberto Fuligni and the winemaker is Paolo Vagaggini. Fuligni currently has 30-32 acres under vine. The Fuligni range is a complete cross-section of Montalcino offerings, Rosso, Brunello, Super Tuscan, and yearly production goes from an average of 50,000-60,000 bottles.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e100% Sangiovese. \u003c\/span\u003eBrunello di Montalcino Riserva is Fuligni’s crème de la crème, issued in the finest years. Élevage is also in French and Slavonian oak, for an additional year (totalling five years in big vats and tonneaux). After over a year of bottle age, it shows remarkable elegance and complexity, and a beautiful bouquet of marasca cherries, tobacco and mint, with a lovely, long finish. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points\u003cinline style=\"color: rgb(149, 55, 52);\"\u003e \u003c\/inline\u003e- James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"There's a very complex and fresh nose with elegant red cherries, spices and light herbal nuances. Smells very fresh. The palate has beautiful focus and depth with effortless rich dark and red cherries cast amid perfectly proportioned silk-smooth tannins. Long and so focused, the finish is superb. Try from 2022.\" (Apr 2018)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points - Wine Spectator Magazine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Bright and juicy, this is packed with cherry, strawberry, floral and mineral aromas and flavors. Linear in shape and tightly wound, yet very pure, with a long, detailed aftertaste that pulls all the elements together. Best from 2021 through 2040. 350 cases imported.\" - BS (June 2018)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96+ Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Bright saturated red. Deep, pure aromas of raspberry, licorice and minerals; a whiff of white pepper and aromatic herbs emerges with air. Sweet, dense, chewy and powerful, offering superb depth and nuance to the rich red cherry, licorice and potpourri flavors. Tactile, serious and extremely long on the fine-grained, lifted finish. Yet another great wine from Fuligni, and a knockout Brunello Riserva.\" - Ian D'Agata (Apr 2018)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Enticing scents of iris, violet, perfumed berry and cake spice mingle with whiffs of balsamic and menthol. Full in body, but boasting a weightless elegance, the palate delivers juicy wild cherry, raspberry preserve, cinnamon and licorice. Taut, polished tannins provide structure and finesse while fresh acidity keeps it balanced. Drink 2022–2032.\" - KO (May 2018)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"From the moment you put your nose into the bouquet, the 2012 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva gives off heat, ripe fruit and power. Brunello from this warm vintage tends to be bold, muscular and emphatic, and this wine definitely supports that claim. Black cherry, prune and plum at the core are surrounded by soft oak spice and cinnamon. The Fuligni winemaking team has done its best to tame the fruit (and allow for the more delicate aromas to emerge), but this wine moves toward the bigger side of the Brunello spectrum nonetheless.\" - Monica Larner (Feb 2018)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"WINE WAREHOUSE","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":40872926740639,"sku":"149681 (6PK)","price":229.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/FULIGNIBRUNELLODIMONTALCINORISERVA.png?v=1623803936"},{"product_id":"fulignibrunellorsv13-w","title":"Fuligni Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2013 DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) - [WE 96] [JS 96] [WA 95+] [VM 94+] [WS 93]","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFugligni's Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is a classic interpretation of the time-honored wine, made from pure Sangiovese grapes, grown exclusively from the estate's oldest vineyards. The vines are close to thirty years old, with excellent exposure and stony tuffaceous soil dating back to the Eocene epoch. The grapes are harvested in early fall, and macerate for about eighteen days in stainless steel, where the wine continues to age for five more months. It then spends thirty-six months in Slavonian oak barrels and six months in bottle before release. This masterpiece of a wine features a generous and vast aromatic profile that ranges from black cherry, to orange, ginger and rhubarb. The wine is extremely cellarable, even decades, if storage conditions are right.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003chr style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e96 Points - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Rose, wild berry, camphor and a whiff of exotic spice float out of the glass along with a hint of new leather. Radiant and loaded with finesse, the taut, elegantly structured palate delivers juicy red cherry, strawberry compote, baking spice and licorice while fine-grained tannins and vibrant acidity provide balance and support. Drink 2021-2035.\" - Kerin O'Keefe (5\/1\/2019)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e96 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Very intense aromas of ripe dark fruit with plums and cherries, intermingled with aged meat, warm stones and sweet, dried-wood nuances. The concentrated palate has a suave and plush core with tannins building in impressive layers to hold a long, flavorful finish. Drink or hold.\" (Jan, 2019)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e95+ Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Initially closed and shy, the 2013 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva needs a little extra time in the glass before it starts to shine. The wine is made according to a very classic blueprint that prizes delicate primary fruit freshness, fully integrated tannins (nudged forward by Slavonian oak casks) and bright acidity. Fruit for this wine is sourced from 20-year-old vines that deliver the added extract and concentration worthy of a Riserva expression. This wine is impeccably balanced and radiant. It drinks beautifully straight out of the gate, however, it has the natural DNA to assure a graceful aging future. Some 12,000 bottles were made.\" - Monica Larner (Jan 2019)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e94+ Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Luminous deep red. Steely aromas and flavors of redcurrant, cranberry cocktail, and sour red cherry are complicated by cinnamon and minerals, while lifted by a bright violet topnote. Fresh, precise and focused, with harmonious lively acidity providing outstanding clarity and cut extending the flavors nicely on the long, suave, refined finish.\" Ian D'Agata (Mar 2019)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A dense, muscular version, this red boasts cherry, currant, tobacco, iron and wild herb aromas and flavors. Bright and juicy, with fine balance and a refreshing finish. Best from 2022 through 2040. 250 cases imported.\" - BS (Jun 15, 2019)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"WINE WAREHOUSE","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":40872928215199,"sku":"154126 (6pk)","price":221.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/fulignibrunelloRSV06-w-2_e3a2cf47-d40e-41c0-9b8f-26dcb4a0ab26.jpg?v=1614111966"},{"product_id":"cerbaionabrunello13-w","title":"Cerbaiona Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2013 (Tuscany, Italy)","description":"\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTasting Notes:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBright, deep red. Complex nose combines plum, currant, cherry, tobacco and nutty oak. Juicy and penetrating, with lovely thrust and inner-mouth floral character, accentuated by bright but integrated acidity. Classic sangiovese with real clarity and grip, not to mention energy in the mouth. Finishes firmly tannic and very long. Perfect for grilled or roasted red meats as well as stewed duck and guinea fowl.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (2012 vintage):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Cerbaiona's 2012 Brunello di Montalcino is a nuanced and delicate wine that offers ample power, intensity and length. What the wine does best is paint a portrait of the grape in its most pure and naked state. It offers crisp outlines with loads of wild berry, blue flower and moist earth on the inside. That balanced ensemble of flavors adds to the long and polished persistence you feel in the mouth. Give this wine another 10 years of aging to best appreciate its slow evolution and budding complexity.\" - Monica Larner (Feb 2018)","brand":"LYRA WINE","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":37461462745247,"sku":"4G13CBM6 (6PK)","price":219.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/cerbaionabrunello07-w-2.jpg?v=1614109993"},{"product_id":"banfibrunellomura12-w","title":"Castello Banfi \"Poggio Alle Mura\" Brunello di Montalcino Reserva DOCG 2012 (Tuscany, Italy) - [JS 95] [WE 94] [WA 94] [VM 93] [WS 90]","description":"\u003cb\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCastello Banfi \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eis a family-owned vineyard estate and winery in the Brunello region of Tuscany. It \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ewas founded in 1978 thanks to the will of the Italian-American brothers, John and Harry Mariani. From the beginning, the goal of the two brothers was to create a state-of-the-art winery combined with the most advanced science in the vineyards for the production of premium wines. Together with the Mariani family, Ezio Rivella, one of Italy's foremost enologists, who understood that due to the richness of the soils and the privileged microclimatic position, the property would have great capacity of development.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotes from the Winemaker:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Brunello born in the estate vineyards that the zonation studies, which started in 1980, identified as the most suitable for Sangiovese. Elegant and balanced Brunello, with a good persistence, complex and sweet aromas and with an important but soft structure and a nice final acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Very ripe and dense with lots of dried-fruit, spice and cedar character. Some cigar box, too. Full-bodied, velvety and rich. Powerful. Give it two to three years of bottle age.\" (30 Nov, 2016)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Underbrush, pipe tobacco, leather, scorched earth and dark culinary-spice aromas meld together in this full-bodied red. The savory, structured palate delivers baked plum, juicy black cherry, vanilla and star anise framed in fine-grained tannins. Drink 2020–2032.\" - Kerin O’Keefe (5\/1\/2018)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Bright and generous, the 2012 Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura opens to a darkly concentrated appearance and bold aromatic intensity. The wine is forthcoming and immediate in appeal. The bouquet is redolent of blackberry, cherry confit, exotic spice, cola and dark chewing tobacco. The mouthfeel shows a higher degree of tannic astringency, however that may come from the oak. Poggio alle Mura sees up to 80% aged in barrique for two years and the rest in botte grand. I'd suggest giving it a few more years to let that firmness subside and soften. The wine is too young to drink now.\" - Monica Larner (Feb 2017)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Deep red-ruby. Blackberry, strawberry and nutty oak on the nose, complicated by smoky minerality and a whiff of mocha. Fresh but smooth, with a distinctly savory quality to the ripe red berry and herbal flavors. The finish is broad and suave, displaying a saline element and substantial ripe tannins. Not unexpectedly, this Riserva is richer and denser than the 2013 Brunello Poggio alle Mura.\" I- an D'Agata (Apr 2018)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e90 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A big, chewy style, with black cherry, dark plum, chocolate, tobacco and earth flavors. Pinched on the finish for now, though there is plenty of concentration. Best from 2022 through 2032. 1,300 cases made, 200 cases imported.\" - BS (Jun 30, 2018)\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SOUTHERN \/ AMERICAN \/ PACIFIC WINE \u0026 SPIRITS","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":40872945549471,"sku":"932738 (6pk)","price":129.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/banfiBrunelloMura12-w-2.png?v=1614108180"},{"product_id":"banficumlaude13-w","title":"Castello Banfi \"Cum Laude\" Toscana IGT 2013 (Tuscany, Italy) - [WE 91]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-style: italic;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the winery: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCastello Banfi is a family-owned vineyard estate and winery in the Brunello region of Tuscany. It was founded in 1978 thanks to the will of the Italian-American brothers, John and Harry Mariani. From the beginning, the goal of the two brothers was to create a state-of-the-art winery combined with the most advanced science in the vineyards for the production of premium wines. Together with the Mariani family, Ezio Rivella, one of Italy's foremost enologists, who understood that due to the richness of the soils and the privileged microclimatic position, the property would have great capacity of development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotes from the Winemaker:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Cum Laude\" is a Super-Tuscan blend of \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 25% Sangiovese, and 15% Syrah;the wine offers blackberry notes, plum jam, cherries and licorice, with touches of black olive and tobacco. Powerful body, wide and soft tannin texture thanks to the good ripening in the vineyard and winery. Perfect with bean soups, grilled meat and medium aged cheese.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe four varieties are vinified separately with a cold maceration (14°C) prior to fermentation for 2 days. Maceration at 22°C follows until the 2 last days of alcoholic fermentation when the temperature is brought up to 27°C. After the alcoholic fermentation, the wines are separately racked into barriques where malolactic fermentation takes place and where they age approximately for 6 months. The cuvée is made and then aged an additional 6 months, completed by 6 months of bottle aging. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eColor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ruby red, intense and very deep.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBouquet:\u003c\/b\u003e Full bouquet, with aromas of blackberries and plums, complemented by licorice, black olives, and pipe-tobacco notes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTaste:\u003c\/b\u003e Full-bodied, with supple tannins.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol Content: 14.4%.\u003cbr\u003eTotal Acidity: 4.7 g\/l.\u003cbr\u003ePerfect with bean soups, grilled meat and aged cheese\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e 91 Points - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A blend consisting of 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 25% Sangiovese, 15% Syrah, this has aromas of black currant, pipe tobacco and a whiff of purple flower. Vibrant and elegant, the medium-bodied palate offers succulent blackberry, crunchy red cherry, clove and star anise alongside polished, fine-grained tannins.\" - KO (Mar 2017)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"SOUTHERN \/ AMERICAN \/ PACIFIC WINE \u0026 SPIRITS","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":37462828908703,"sku":"468165 (6PK)","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/csm_tempranillo-cum-laude-2012-926708_ff67044c9e.png?v=1648334044"},{"product_id":"banfisummus12-w","title":"Banfi SummuS IGT 2012 (Tuscany, Italy) - [JS 92]","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNotes from the Winemaker:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eDeep ruby red, with violet reflections. Enticing floral notes, followed by black fruit and spice. Well-structured, with black cherry, cassis, and vanilla notes. \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: inline !important;\"\u003eSummus, Latin for \"highest,\" is a wine of towering elegance. The fruit and structure of the Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon are enhanced by the elegance and bouquet of the Syrah. The three varieties are vinified separately. After alcoholic fermentation, the individual wines are transferred to French oak barriques and aged separately for 12-14 months. They are then blended and aged in wood for an additional 10-12 months. Bottle-aging follows for at least 6 months.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVineyards\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003cbr\u003eCastello Banfi's estate located in the southern part of Montalcino. The soil is stony, calcareous, well-structured and drained.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003eThe 3 varieties are vinified separately. After alcoholic fermentation, the individual wines are transferred to French oak barriques and aged separately for 12-14 months. They are then blended and aged in wood for 10-12 months. Bottle aging follows for 6 months.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eColor\u003c\/b\u003e: Intense and deep red. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBouquet\u003c\/b\u003e: Conveys sweet and fruity aromas of cherries and plums, well-integrated with notes of vanilla and licorice. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTaste\u003c\/b\u003e: Very elegant and balanced with a beautiful structure, supported by muscular and persuasive tannins. Lingering flavors fill the palate. Perfect for long aging.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/b\u003e Marries well with red meat, stews, hearty pasta dishes, and cheese.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e92 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A ripe wine with velvety tannins and juicy fruit. Medium to full body, lots of dried berry and chocolate character. Fresh finish. Slightly one-dimensional now but satisfying. Drinkable but will deliver more pleasure in 2018.\" - (Tuesday, July 19, 2016)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"SOUTHERN \/ AMERICAN \/ PACIFIC WINE \u0026 SPIRITS","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":37462831202463,"sku":"403191 (6pk)","price":69.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/BANFISUMMUSIGT2012_TUSCANY_ITALY.png?v=1623106757"},{"product_id":"bibigraetzsoffoconenatal10-m-w","title":"Bibi Graetz Toscana Soffocone di Natale IGT 2010 [1.5L MAGNUM] (Tuscany, Italy) [WS 90] [JS 90]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the winery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eConsidered one of Italy's most ingenious winemakers, Bibi Graetz has risen from artist to cult winemaker seemingly overnight. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSince the release of his first wines in 2000 and without any formal training, Bibi Graetz has managed to stir-up the Tuscan wine scene and within a couple of years, he has become one of the hottest names in winemaking out of Tuscany. His flagship Super Tuscan wine, \"Testamatta\", regularly makes the annual Top 100 lists of various fine wine publications. His other Super Tuscans such as \"Collore\" and \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"il\"\u003eSoffocone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\" are among the most sought after wines on the best Italian wine lists throughout Italy and the US. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinline style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style='color: rgb(37, 37, 37); font-family: Roboto, \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.185px;'\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ca shape=\"rect\" style=\"color:rgb(34,34,34)\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/inline\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSoffocone di Vincigliata is the only wine named by the vineyard of production: the idea is to underline the special link between this wine and the hill where Bibi Graetz started his project.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ca shape=\"rect\" style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_1066402292685436713m_2962549540290296276m_-8128208507320574870m_8607424135345905486m_4985261244213940310m_3372950494323912049m_7417387126955083055m_4027949352222283320m_-3854183795240196481m_4941818907791141099gmail-m_6490786791699179737m_9030648310061981659m_-2980510659548243722m_1984049260405955192m_5237917997138462029m_-7116856606323395738m_4528481211897632954m_-8177198558602611215il\" style=\"font-size: 1.1666699647903442rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Full-bodied, with chewy tannins and a vanilla, walnut and dried fruit character on the finish. A little austere but delicious. Always an outstanding red. Give it a year or two to soften.\" (Nov 2012)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The cherry, plum and tobacco flavors are expressive in this harmonious red, lingering with firm tannins and a spicy finish. Sangiovese with Canaiolo and Colorino. Best from 2016 through 2028. 3,000 cases imported.\" - BS (Oct 2013)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"YOUNGS MARKET","offers":[{"title":"1.5 L","offer_id":37462994714783,"sku":"375261 (6PK)","price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/BibiGraetzSoffoconeNatale13-w-2_a4e88aee-43c5-463e-82d5-ecc568746c20.jpg?v=1614108808"},{"product_id":"bossicorbaia12-w","title":"Castello di Bossi \"Corbaia\" Toscana IGT 2012 (Tuscany, Italy) - [VM 93+] [JS 93] [WA 92+]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Wine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNamed for the vineyard of Cabernet Sauvignon planted in Bossi some 42 years ago, this Super-Tuscan is a blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon. Corbaia is stainless steel-fermented and matured in Allier oak barriques, which results in a wine of superb finesse and elegance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntense ruby-red in color with garnet highlights, Corbaia offers jammy aromas of black currants, cherries, and cassis backed by hints of tobacco, mocha, and vanilla. On the palate, this wine is full-bodied yet supple and layered with a rich texture and well-integrated tannins. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePair this with grilled lamb chops, Bearnaise sauces, meats prepared alla Diavola, and grilled ribeye steaks. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Data:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVarietal composition: 70% Sangiovese, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon \u003cbr\u003eType of oak: French \u003cbr\u003eLength of aging before bottling: 18-24 months\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e93+ Points - Antonio Galloni's Vinous:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2012 Corbaia, the estate's Sangiovese\/Cabernet Sauvignon blend, is deep, ferrous and massively constituted. As such, it will need a few years in the cellar to be at its best. Ripe red cherry, chalk, smoke, iron and sage add further nuance as the wine continues to open up in the glass. Readers should expect a tannic, savory wine built on power.\" - Antonio Galloni (Oct 2016)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A red with lots of dried fruit, chocolate and toasted oak on the nose and palate. Full body, velvety tannins and a savory finish. Lots of hazelnut character, too. A blend of sanvigovese and cabernet sauvignon. Drink now.\" - (August 6, 2015)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e92+ Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2012 Corbaia is an exhilarating wine that offers pleasant surprises in a lackluster vintage. The blend is 70% Sangiovese and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon that is aged in aged in French oak for two years. I am delighted by the inner energy and tonic firmness of the mouthfeel. In terms of texture, Corbaia offers unique quality. Dark fruit and integrated spice add a lasting sense of lift and buoyancy.\" - Monica Larner (31st Jan 2017)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWine Enthusiast Magazine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Made with 70% Sangiovese and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, this opens with subtle aromas of black cherry jam and vanilla. The dense palate shows black currant, oak and mocha alongside firm rather drying tannins. It's a bit shy on freshness, so enjoy over the next few years.\" - Kerin O Keefe (3\/1\/2017)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"HENRY WINE GROUP","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":40872993882271,"sku":"CSICOA12C (6PK)","price":56.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/bossicorbaia07-w-2.jpg?v=1614109182"},{"product_id":"brancaiailblu15-w","title":"Brancaia \"Il Blu\" Toscana I.G.T. Rosso 2020 (Tuscany, Italy) - [JS 96] [VM 95] [WS 95] [WA 94]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNotes from the Winemaker:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eMade only from the best hand-harvested and selected grapes from our two estates in the Chianti region, with ultra-fine tannins and a smooth and full finish, this is a full-bodied wine that stands out for its complexity and elegance. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAromas of currant, violet and cocoa. A wine of great structure, with elegant, firm and creamy tannins. Rich and intense, with sweet currant and wild berries characterizing the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBlend\u003c\/b\u003e 80% Merlot, 10% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/b\u003e 14,5 vol%\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\"\u003eMaturing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e18 months 2\/3 in new barriques 1\/3 in used barriques, 3 additional months in concrete tanks\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\"\u003eBottle ageing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e12 months\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\"\u003eFirst year of production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1988\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\"\u003eAgeing potential\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUp to 25 years\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003ePerfect with\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFood with pronounced taste, dark meat such as beef or lamb, roast or braised game.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e96 Points - James Suckling:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Attractive blueberries, brambles and cherries with spiced orange peel and lilac blossom, as well as some smoky dark spices and cocoa. Full, concentrated and very tense, with tightly packed but very polished and fine tannins. Shows a succulence and vibrancy to the fruit with a mineral, slightly chalky finish. A blend of merlot, sangiovese and cabernet sauvignon. From organically grown grapes. Try now, but better after 2025.\" (Jun 2023)\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e95 Points - Vinous Media:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"The 2020 Il Blu is superb. Dark and mysterious at first, the Blu offers up an exotic mélange of blue fruits, mocha, new leather, licorice and lavender. Bright acids play off some of the more over leanings beautifully. Il Blu has long been one of the most distinctive wines in Chianti Classico. The 2020 is another fine edition of Il Blu, a wine I have followed since the 1990s.\" – Antonio Galloni (Aug 2023) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb\u003e95 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Shows a resinous note from the oak that envelops ripe black cherry, plum, leather, mineral and tobacco flavors. This red just keeps building in intensity and fruit on the palate, ending with a succulent, fruit- and spice-infused aftertaste. Merlot, Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon. Best from 2025 through 2040. 3,500 cases made, 495 cases imported.\" – Bruce Sanderson (Oct 2023)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb\u003e94 Points - Wine Advocate:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"This is an organic blend of 80% Merlot, 10% Sangiovese and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon that enjoys near iconic status here in Tuscany. Thanks to its long track record, you can count on this Tuscan blended red to deliver top quality. The Brancaia 2020 Il Blu is a full-bodied red with sweet fruit flavors and a rich, velvety texture. This release of 42,000 bottles will come to market in fall 2023.\" – Monica Larner (Sep 2023)\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"WINE WAREHOUSE","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":40872978743455,"sku":"158541 (6pk)","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/brancaiailblu15-w-2.png?v=1614109268"},{"product_id":"camiglianobrunellogualto11-w","title":"Camigliano Brunello di Montalcino Gualto Riserva DOCG 2011 (Tuscany, Italy) - [JS 92]","description":"\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNotes from the Winemaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMade from carefully selected grapes, harvested in vineyards with the best exposure, aimed at obtaining a Brunello di Montalcino of incomparable refinement and sophistication. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Gualto” is a wine with excellent aging potential because of the high quality of the raw materials selected in the field. Even after being stored for many years, the wine maintains its original elegance, along with the aromatic development that characterizes great wines. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e92 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Lots of dried fruit and hints of coffee here. Full-bodied, dense and rich with ripe and velvety tannins and a flavorful finish. A typical, ripe 2011. Drink now.\" - (November 21, 2016)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"HENRY WINE GROUP","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":37463235428511,"sku":"CGOBMR11C (6 PK)","price":75.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/CAMIGLIANOBRUNELLODIMONTALCINOGUALTORISERVA.png?v=1624740564"},{"product_id":"canalicchiobrunello13-5l-w","title":"Canalicchio di Sopra Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2013 [5.0 L] (Tuscany, Italy) - [WS 97] [WA 96] [VM 96] [DM 94] [WE 93] [JS 93]","description":"\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eNotes from the Winemaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduced from vineyards which are over 10 years old, it represents the essence of our concept of terroir: an expression of elegance, depth, and freshness of our Sangiovese, able to unite its balsamic quality of the north side of Montalcino with the opulence of our lands.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003chr style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e97 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003ePlump and bursting with cherry, strawberry and mineral aromas and flavors, this racy red evokes harmony and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003efreshness, with hints of spice, chocolate and tobacco as it plays out gracefully on the long aftertaste. There’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003estructure here, with all the components integrated. Best from 2020 through 2035. 2,870 cases made.\" -BS (Jun 2018)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e96 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\"Canalicchio di Sopra's 2013 Brunello di Montalcino is tight and firm at its core, with qualities that bode very well for its aging potential. That compact core is surrounded by many thick layers of dark fruit and spice that are expressive and expansive. Those outer layers give the wine softness and some immediate accessibility, even at this early stage in its life. All summed up, this is a very complete and characteristic Brunello that offers stunning quality for medium or long-term drinking.\" - Monica Larner (Feb 2018)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e96 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\"Vivid medium-dark red. Hints at black and red fruits on the delicate, refined nose, complicated by nuances of violet and flint. Then smooth and suave in the mouth, with outstanding breadth to the blueberry, sour red cherry, potpourri and floral flavors. Penetrating minerality contributes to the lasting impression of precision and verve. The noble, mouth-coating tannins provide backbone and noteworthy aging potential to this extremely elegant, pure, dense wine. One of the top eight or so Brunellos of the 2013 vintage.\" - Ian D'Agata (Apr 2018)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\"On the northern slopes of Montalcino, Canalicchio di Sopra's Brunello is crafted from two plots. The home site is clay, rich in magnesium, iron and manganese, while Le Gode di Montosoli is distinguished as classic galestro. Gorgeously fresh and youthful, this has well-defined scents of pepper and fennel. The palate possesses similar vibrancy, where wild strawberry, mineral and balsamic notes build on the finish. Refined yet firm tannins give plenty of confidence for ageing.\" - MM (Feb 2018)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\"Forest floor, dark-skinned berry, iris and new leather aromas lead the nose. The full-bodied juicy palate offers ripe wild cherry, star anise and a hint of pipe tobacco alongside taut, fine-grained tannins. Drink 2023–2030.\" - KO (May 2018)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e93 Points - James Suckling:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Ripe berry and dried orange peel character follow through to a full body, round and velvety tannins and a juicy finish. A more fruit-forward style for this estate. Better in 2019.\" - (Nov 2017)\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"VINIFERA IMPORTS","offers":[{"title":"5.0 L","offer_id":37463248830623,"sku":"250243","price":729.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/canalicchioBrunello10-w-2_06bfbbb0-f6b3-4736-9941-4b3b017f6623.jpg?v=1614107068"},{"product_id":"canalicchiobrunello15-h-w","title":"Canalicchio di Sopra Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2015 [375 ml] (Tuscany, Italy) - [JS 97] [RP 95] [VM 95] [WS 94] [WE 90]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFounded in the sixties by Primo Pacenti, Canalicchio di Sopra remains family-  owned. Three generations live here side by side with the common aim of producing quality wines: the generation of the grandfather, Primo Pacenti, who founded the farm and managed it until the 1990's; that of the father, Pier Luigi Ripaccioli, who with the grandfather has undertaken to increase the quality by proposing careful and meticulous work; and that of the grandchildren, Simonetta, Marco and Francesco, who joined the management in 2001, bringing with them new ideas and new technologies always in respect of ancient methods and customs.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e from the Winemaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduced from vineyards which are over 10 years old, it represents the essence of our concept of terroir: an expression of elegance, depth, and freshness of our Sangiovese, able to unite its balsamic quality of the north side of Montalcino with the opulence of our lands.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e97 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Ripe berry and cherry aromas with hints of spices and cedar. Dried flowers, too. Full-bodied, dense and layered. Fantastic richness and depth. Long, long finish. Best ever. Try after 2022.\" (7 Sep, 2019)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This bottle marks the special 50th anniversary of this wine. A little red sticker on the front label commemorates the five decades that have passed since grandfather Primo Pacenti did his first harvest. The medium-weight Canalicchio di Sopra 2015 Brunello di Montalcino shows a generous spread of forest fruit, licorice, blue flower, bay leaf, Provence herbs and fragrant wet soil aromas. There is a touch of earthy muskiness that some like to refer to as \"foxy.\" Fruit for this Brunello represents a selection of clusters harvested over 10 hectares at 300 to 320 meters above sea level in two sites: Canalicchio and Montosoli. Canalicchio has clay soils for the structure of the wine, and Montosoli adds to the clarity of the aromas. All the vines are over 10 years old. Fermentation is in stainless steel, and aging spans 36 months in Slavonian oak casks. This wine from the warm and sunny 2015 vintage maintains its trademark crispness and freshness nonetheless. This vintage is available in bottles of various sizes, with more large formats filled to celebrate this 50th anniversary. It was bottled in May 2019 (37,520 750-millilter bottles were produced, not counting the large formats) and released in January 2020.\" - Monica Larner (Jan 2020)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2015 Brunello di Montalcino from Canalicchio di Sopra - Ripaccioli is superb. The nose is dark and mineral-inflected with a blast of crushed raspberry, cherry and darker blackberry fruits wafting up from the glass, as sweet florals, underscored by moist soil and hints of cedar amass. On the palate, silky, almost creamy textures, offset by a stunning mix of salty-minerals and acids with savory herbs, and inner earth tones tempted the senses for another sip. The finish is remarkably long, resonating on minerals and dark fruits, almost balsamic and spicy, as its tannic structure comes forward and reminds me that this Brunello is still just a baby. What a gorgeous expression of Sangiovese.\" - Eric Guido (Apr 2020)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - Wine Spectator Magazine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Firm and tightly wound for now, yet features a solid beam of cherry and strawberry fruit, graced by iron, sanguine and leather accents. Lively acidity infuses this intense red with energy, driving the long finish. Best from 2023 through 2042. 3,127 cases made, 1,290 cases imported.\" - BS (Jun 2020)\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e90 Points - Wine Enthusiast Magazine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Underbrush, truffle, wild-berry and scorched earth aromas come to the forefront, along with a note of roasted nut. The brawny palate evokes baked cherry, toasted hazelnut and licorice alongside the warmth of evident alcohol. Taut, close-grained tannins give it a firm finish. Drink sooner rather than later to capture the remaining fruit and freshness.\" - Kerin O’Keefe (7\/1\/2020)\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"VINIFERA IMPORTS","offers":[{"title":"375 mL","offer_id":37463252533407,"sku":"250259 (24PK)","price":75.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/canalicchioBrunello10-w-2_dbb36447-3e8c-4299-9484-7193b907a776.jpg?v=1614109745"},{"product_id":"canalicchiobrunellorsv04-12lw","title":"Canalicchio di Sopra Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG 2004 [12.0L] (Tuscany, Italy) - [VM 96] [WE 93] [WS 92]","description":"\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNotes from the Winemaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCanalicchio di Sopra is a family business going back several generations. Dominic has been representing this quality producer since 1979. Canalicchio di Sopraʼs 2004 Brunello di Montalcino is an intense, full-bodied red that is simply captivating for its seamless dark fruit and superb depth. Rich, round and delicious, this racy Brunello offers plenty of dark fruit with sweet scents of licorice, leather and spices that linger on the long, refined finish. Clean notes of minerality give the wine superb balance. This is easily the most elegant, refined Brunello I have tasted yet from Canalicchio di Sopra and is one of the highlights in 2004. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2022.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003chr style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e96 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An absolutely compelling Brunello, Canalicchio's 2004 Riserva is magnificent from the very first taste. Rich and ample on the palate with silky tannins in support, the 2004 Riserva captures the very best qualities of a vintage in which the wines are sensual and finessed to the core. Still very, very young, the 2004 Riserva will drink well for another 20 years or more. Put quite simply, the 2004 Riserva is a knock out. This is a perfect example where the differences between the Brunello and the Riserva are more about stylistic and personal preferences rather than absolute quality.\" - Antonio Galloni (March 2015)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Here's another superstar Brunello Riserva from the excellent 2004 vintage. The aromas are rich and penetrating and recall cherry liqueur, cola, mesquite, cedar, wet earth and pressed violets. The wine's texture is streamlined and compact with polished tannins.\" - (8\/1\/2010)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e92 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"There's licorice on the nose, with some salt and ripe cherry, in this Brunello, which has very intense aromas that lead to a chewy, concentrated, full-bodied palate. A little rustic and overdone. But impressive nonetheless. There's lots of toasty oak--a little less new wood would make this even better. Best after 2013. 500 cases made.\" - JS (Jun 15, 2010)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"VINIFERA IMPORTS","offers":[{"title":"12.0L","offer_id":37463253483679,"sku":"250192 (1PK)","price":3999.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/Canalicchio.png?v=1635207637"},{"product_id":"canalicchiobrunellorsv12-5l-w","title":"Canalicchio di Sopra Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG 2012 [5.0L] (Tuscany, Italy) - [WS 96] [WA 95] [WE 95] [DM 95] [JS 94]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNotes from the Winemaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduced only for great vintages and in limited quantities from the oldest vineyards on the estate, it represents the flagship of quality on our estate: an expression of the concepts which we hold most dear at Canalicchio di Sopra - Elegance, Terroir, Depth. At least 80% of the grapes come from a single vineyard: Vigna Vecchia Mercatale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A ripe, macerated version, displaying plum, cherry, tobacco, earth and spice flavors. A beam of lively acidity in the middle elevates this. Ends with elegance, supporting tannins and fine length. Best from 2022 through 2036. 600 cases made, 200 cases imported.\" - BS  (Jun 30, 2018)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2012 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is a beautifully saturated expression, with gorgeous density and presence. The bouquet is carefully considered in terms of its power and intensity (remember, this was a hot and dry vintage, and ripening was accelerated as a result). It shows lots of varietal character and definition without ever going overboard or feeling too soft or ripe. In fact, this Riserva is surprisingly tonic and firm deep down. It sweeps over the palate with sweet, plush and softly velvety waves of fruity flavors.\" - Monica Larner (28th Feb 2018)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Underbrush, tobacco, new leather and chopped herb aromas unfold in the glass. Full bodied and tightly wound, the palate delivers Marasca cherry, pomegranate, licorice and orange zest framed in taut fine-grained tannins. Give this several more years to come around then drink or hold for even more complexity. Drink from 2022 through 2032.\" - Kerin O'Keefe (5\/1\/2018)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This year's Riserva comes from the estate's two oldest vineyards. The north-facing Vigna Vecchia Mercatale makes up the backbone, with the remaining 20% coming from Vigna Casaccia, which will be bottled as a single vineyard Brunello in the future. There is a wild gaminess on the nose, countered by scents of lavender, tobacco and intense balsamic herbs. On the palate, powdery tannins frame compact fruit and the finish reverberates with a captivating minerality.\" - Michaela Morris (15 Feb 2018)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Classically styled wine with a spicy and cedary nose as well as dried flowers and a little orange zest. The palate has a very smoothly rendered tannin bed and bright, succulent flavors of dried dark cherries. Pretty structure and depth. Try from 2022.\" (21 Jan, 2018)","brand":"VINIFERA IMPORTS","offers":[{"title":"5.0 L","offer_id":37463255089311,"sku":"250502","price":1099.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/canalicchiobrunelloRSV06-w-2.jpg?v=1614107069"},{"product_id":"carpinetovinonobilersv10-3lm-w","title":"Carpineto Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva DOCG 2010 [3.0L MAGNUM] (Tuscany, Italy) - [WS 93, #26 Top 100 of 2015]","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #ff0000;\"\u003eRank #26 - Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines of 2015 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003chr style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e Notes from the Winemaker:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis exceptional red wine derives its name from the Renaissance town of Montepulciano, located in the province of Siena. The term \"Nobile\" seems to originate from the fact that in the past its production was reserved exclusively for the aristocratic, noble families of the town.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eColor:\u003c\/b\u003e brilliant ruby red with a tendency to garnet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBouquet: \u003c\/b\u003eethereal, extraordinarily elegant with hints of violet and wood.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/b\u003e dry, harmonic, fruity and velvety, with an elegant texture and long finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/b\u003e aged cheeses and game, especially wild boar.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrapes: From vineyards planted to a minimum of 70% Sangiovese (Prugnolo Gentile) and a maximum of 30% of Canaiolo and other authorized grape varietals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eVinification:\u003c\/b\u003e maceration of the skins with the must for 10-15 days at 25-30°C (77-86°F). The frequent pump-overs are accomplished using special pumps designed to move solid parts (skins and seeds) very gently.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAging: \u003c\/b\u003eaged two years in large 5,500 liter Slavonian oval oak barrels, with a small part in French oak barrels. The caves, that maintain a naturally constant temperature of 13°C (55°F) year round, are excavated into a hillside made of tufo stone (a volcanic rock) located just outside the town of Montepulciano.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinishing: \u003c\/b\u003eafter bottling the wine is aged in our temperature controlled cellars for at least 12 months before release. In order to deliver the highest quality, Carpineto has chosen to age this wine one year longer than the 3 years required by appellation rules for a Riserva wine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: 13,5% by volume.\u003cbr\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cinline style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e:\u003c\/inline\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points \u0026amp; \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003eRank #26, Top 100 Wines of 2015\u003c\/span\u003e - Wine Spectator Magazine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Enticing aromas of sweet cherry, leather, spice and underbrush stay focused on the palate as this harmonious red unfolds. The hint of oak on the finish suggests this still has time to evolve. Offers a mineral-laced finish. Drink now through 2024. 11,600 cases made.\" - BS (Oct 15, 2015)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"TITAN WINE \u0026 SPIRITS","offers":[{"title":"3.0 L","offer_id":37463332618399,"sku":"15852","price":229.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/carpinetoVinoNobileRiserva06-w-2_1a3cfd4c-e06c-4252-b482-3084e9f8c22d.jpg?v=1614109835"},{"product_id":"casisanobrunellomontalcino12-w","title":"Casisano Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2012 (Tuscany, Italy) - [JS 93] [WS 92] [WE 92]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ruby red tending to garnet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elegant on the nose, it is balanced with intense aromas and great finesse that harmonize with the fruity and spicy notes typical of the Sangiovese grapes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well structured, harmonious and powerful it is characterized by velvety tannins and a long finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePerfect with pasta with meat sauces, roasted and grilled meats \u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003eand mature cheeses.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e93 Points - James Suckling:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\"Rich aromas of ripe strawberries, tomato paste, ripe watermelon candy and balsamic vinegar. Full body, a dense center palate, round tannins and an intense finish. Full-throttle yet refined.\" (Oct 2017)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e92 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eA vegetal aroma gives way to cherry and leafy underbrush notes in this vibrant red. Firm and chalky in texture, picking up leather and tobacco accents on the finish. Best from 2019 through 2032. 600 cases imported.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e92 Points - Wine Enthusiast:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"This offers ripe dark-skinned berry, chopped herb, baking spice aromas wrapped in balsamic savor. On the palate, chewy tannins weave through wild cherry, black raspberry, cinnamon and star anise flavors. 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The success of his wine surely is the result of his artistic perfectionism - as he said, \"I made it much as I paint a picture, and all that paid off.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe estate owns 18 hectares under vine (five hectares at Castelnuovo dell'Abate and 13 hectares in Montalcino's northeast quadrant, where the estate is located), with in-house viticulturist Stefano Martini, who has lived at Casanuova di Romitorio since the age of 14, and legendary consulting enologist Carlo Ferrini (of Casanova di Neri, Castello di Brolio and Giodo fame).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes from the Winemaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly a truly extraordinary harvest can produce the Castello Romitorio Brunello di Montalcino Riserva D.O.C.G.: since its establishment in 1984 Romitorio has released only a handful of vintages of this wine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA rigorous selection of grapes is made from the estate’s eldest vineyards located in the Northern zone of Montalcino. Each vineyard block is monitored throughout the vegetative process, blocks are chosen and each cluster is carefully tended in order to ensure that the fruit reaches a consistent and optimal ripeness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Sangiovese clusters are then harvested meticulously by hand, with hand sorting both before and after destemming. Each vineyard block is then vinified separately.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks with an initial short period of cold maceration (below 20°C) on the skins for about 15-20 hours. This is followed by up to 24 days of maceration at a higher controlled temperature. Malolactic fermentation that is naturally caused then lasts for about 10 days, before the wine is rested to separate the lees.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe wine matures in oak for approximately 36 months, and after bottling the wine is aged in Castello Romitorio’s temperature-controlled cellars for approximately 24 months before release.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e95 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"This is rich, with a dense matrix of tannins, yet also boasts cherry, floral and spice flavors. Touches of tobacco and earth round out the flavor profile as this extends on the finish. Finely balanced, this should be approachable soon. Best from 2020 through 2035. 200 cases made, 20 cases imported.\" - BS (Jun 30, 2018)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points - James Suckling:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Some very bright flowers and dried red berries, all making this an attractive fresh impression. There are good aromatic details here. A really focused palate with a vibrant core of tangy cherries with a nice acid kick in the finish. Try from 2020.\" (15 Jan, 2018)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Castello Romitorio has cool vineyard sites and is one of the few estates that performs consistently in the warmest years. That's why the 2012 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is just so darn good. This estate has tweaked its winemaking style over the years to produce increasingly elegant and streamlined wines. There is finesse here, but you also get bold cherry fruit, moist earth, cured tobacco and grilled herb. The mouthfeel is silky and smooth, with good acidity on the close. Only 2,900 bottles were made.\" - Monica Larner (Feb 2018)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e92+ Points - Vinous Media:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Bright red. Enticing aromas of red plum, Asian spices, candied violet and sandalwood. Then flavors similar to the aromas; polished tannins and a solid acid spine nicely extend the flavors on the long back end. 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This wine seeks to be one of the highest expression of Montalcino’s northwest micro climate.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is ruby red with orange tinges it speaks of red berries with saline undertones which then turn to the scent of roses and crushed violets becoming impressive on the nose. The taste is dynamic and extremely pleasant. It is a full bodied wine embracing warm, soft tones and elegant, ultra fine tannins that build on the palate with a cool, sleek texture and style. The progression of its taste is astounding and has a long and powerful finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e COMPOSITION: 100% Sangiovese\u003cbr\u003e AGEING: 30 months in French oak\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is a Brunello with a beautiful purity of fruit and balance of ultra-fine tannins. Full body, totally integrated and holistic. Fresh and focused. Drink in 2020 but already a joy to taste.\" - (27 Nov, 2017)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Made with fruit from a slightly cooler site, the 2013 Brunello di Montalcino Filo di Seta takes a few minutes to open but is well worth the wait. Despite the tight and nervous character of Sangiovese, this wine is suddenly generous, opulent and exuberant all at once. It's like meeting a person for the first time who initially seems shy, but then who suddenly moves in for the big bear hug. Its disposition is as generous as it is genuine. The mouthfeel is textured, supple and warm.\" - Monica Larner (28th Feb 2018)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93+ Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Deep ruby. Tar and flowers mingle with red plum and peppery herbs on the nose and in the mouth. Juicy and spicy, with herbal nuances picking up steam on the spicy long, suavely tannic finish. An outstanding Brunello .“Filo di Seta” is the name of a stream that runs right by the castle on the property. \" Ian D'Agata - (Mar 2019)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - Wine Spectator Magazine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Fine harmony and richness meld with the cherry, plum and leather flavors in this fluid red. Shows the structure for mid-term aging, offering light grip on the tobacco-laced finish. 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This philosophy has inspired five generations of impeccable winemaking. It started over 150 years ago when Giovanni Gaja opened a small restaurant in Barbaresco, making wine to complement the food he served. In 1859, he founded the Gaja winery, producing some of the first wine from Piedmont to be bottled and sold outside the region. In 1994, Gaja expanded to new places and acquired its first wine estate in Tuscany, Pieve Santa Restituta in Montalcino\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes from the Winemaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe designation Rennina (rehn-NEE-nah) first appears in the High Middle Ages and is derived from the late-Roman name of the estate, Fundus Rescianum, denoting a state-owned farm. Since the Gaja family's acquisition of the historic estate in 1994, three growing sites have been devoted to the cultivation of Sangiovese Grosso grapes for the production of Brunello di Montalcino: Santo Pietro (St. Peter), Castagno (Chestnut Tree), and Pian dei Cerri (Turkish Oak Flats). Here, lime-rich subsoils, southwest exposure, and ventilation arriving from the Tyrrhenian sea to the west deliver well-balanced Brunello di Montalcino, defined by its characteristic red fruit notes, minerality, and polished tannins.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\nThe 2016 Rennina shows sweet aromas of spices, licorice, rosemary, juniper and bark. More intriguing hints rise from the glass a minute later: petals of rose, pomegranate, blueberry, candied, orange, pencil lead and walnut.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is rich and graceful on the palate, showing a lively freshness, a silky texture, fine-grain tannins and a polished finish.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Some much shaved black truffles to the blackberry, walnut and chocolate undertones. It's full-bodied and layered with chewy yet soft tannins and a long, flavorful finish. Smoke, mahogany and wet-earth undertones. Needs three or four years to soften and come together. Best after 2024.\" (November 2020)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The Rennina is sourced from three different vineyard sites of different exposition. There are playful and fresh aromatics of primary red plum, cherry cola, and fresh Mediterranean herbs. Refined and supple tannins coat the palate with fresh black raspberry fruit, licorice, and dried violets. The 2016 has richness without weight, is well-balanced, and has a luxurious feel. There is an approachability now, though it will be well enjoyed over the next 15 years. 2022-2036.\" (3\/4\/2021)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95+ Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"The Pieve Santa Restituta 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Rennina (with 15,000 bottles produced) offers intensity and beautifully concentrated fruit. The bouquet reveals layers of wild cherry, rose, blue flower and candied orange peel. However, if you are expecting a more subdued Rennina, that's not what you get in this classic 2016 vintage. The wine is buzzing with energy and vitality, with a lifted and an especially brilliant set of aromas. You might also detect a hint of fresh peppercorn or coriander seed that gives the wine a veil of the exotic.\" - Monica Larner (November 2020)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Rennina is a dark and youthfully understated beauty. A gorgeous display of tobacco and savory herbs gives way to tart cherries, currants, brown spice and earth tones, gaining further richness the longer it spends in the glass. It's seamless, elegant and silky in feel, with layers of ripe red fruit offset by dried citrus, as notes of black tea, licorice, hints of olive and saturating minerals settle in. There's so much going on here; yet beneath its polished elegance, a layer of fine tannins penetrates deeply, making for a dry and structured finale.\" - Eric Guido (November 2020)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Aromas of espresso, clove and licorice mingle with balsamic notes of camphor. Elegantly structured, the focused, linear palate offers dried cherry, blood orange and star anise framed in firm, close-grained tannins that grip the finish. Drink after 2026.\" - Kerin O'Keefe (5\/1\/2021) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A top note of mint graces the cherry, plum and tar flavors in this tightly packed red, which feels balanced overall, despite the strapping tannins, with a lingering, sanguine- and iron-tinged finish. Best from 2025 through 2045. 200 cases imported.\" - BS (6\/30\/2021)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Both of Gaja’s cru Brunello demonstrate the generous warmth and salty breezes of the Tavernelle zone in Montalcino’s central southwest. Rennina, which is assembled from three plots surrounding the church after which the winery is named, is the more extroverted of the two. Still patently young in its structure and fruit, it is vivaciously scented with an explosion of garden herbs, juniper, liquorice and summer berries. Powerful, rich fruit is hemmed in by polished yet copious tannins. Quite a fully charged, boisterous Rennina, this will need some time to tame.\" - Michaela Morris (3\/21\/2021)","brand":"SOUTHERN \/ AMERICAN \/ PACIFIC WINE \u0026 SPIRITS","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":39437184794783,"sku":"pieveRestitutaBrunelloRenn16-w","price":349.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/SqnYqZ2uRuqLpUtbxMCicA_pb_x600_78b9f156-faeb-46c0-ae11-a022354f4bbb.png?v=1615841748"},{"product_id":"biondisantirosso17-w","title":"Biondi-Santi Rosso di Montalcino DOC 2017 (Tuscany, Italy) 750ml - [WA 94+] [WE 94 [JS 93] [WS 92] [VM 92]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you are at all familiar with Brunello di Montalcino, you are likely familiar with Biondi-Santi. Brunello can actually trace its origins to a single man, Ferruccio Biondi-Santi, who produced the first-ever Brunello di Montalcino using a clone of Sangiovese called Sangiovese Grosso. The family member credited with ushering Brunello di Montalcino into the modern era while simultaneously maintaining tradition is Franco Biondi Santi, Ferruccio's great-grandson, who passed away in 2013 at the age of 91. Today Franco’s son, Jacopo, remains the president and head winemaker at Biondi-Santi, along with his son Tancredi, the seventh generation of winemakers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the end of 2016, the family sold the majority portion to family-owned French wine and fashion powerhouse EPI. (EPI also owns bubbly houses Charles Heidsieck and Piper-Heidsieck as well as several upscale fashion and shoe brands.) With their continued involvement as head winemakers, the Biondi-Santi family continues to produce wines renowned for their elegance and extraordinary longevity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes from the Winemaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBiondi-Santi is a 19th century estate that is a benchmark in Tuscany for top shelf Montalcino wines. While their wines are known to age marvelously decades down the line, this Rosso di Montalcino can be opened sooner. This is powerful, traditional Sangiovese at its best.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Rosso di Montalcino comes from the younger Sangiovese Grosso vineyards (between 5 and 10 years old) of the Greppo Estate. It ages for 12 months in Slavonian oak casks and it is a wine ready to drink, young and fruity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fresh side of a warm year. This elegant Rosso di Montalcino with a bright ruby red colour exhibits an intensely fragrant bouquet, characterized by notes of black cherries, pomegranate and blackcurrant, intertwined by aromatic sensations of Mediterranean scrub and sweet spices. On the palate in reveals its impressive structure with textured and soothing tannins, accompanied by the typical Biondi-Santi freshness. The finish is characterized by persistent, sweet fruity notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e94+ Points - Wine Advocate:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Here's a wine that proudly opens a new chapter for Montalcino's celebrated Rosso. The Biondi-Santi 2017 Rosso di Montalcino opens to immediately recognized Sangiovese character, presented in a soft, delicate and nuanced manner. The wine pours from its distinctive yellow-labelled bottle to a beautifully mild garnet color with dark sepia accents. As it takes on oxygen in the glass,the wine reveals a slow progression of wild berry, rose, tar, spice and tilled earth. There are faint traces of caramel, candied orange and wild mountain herb. The 2017 growing season delivered ample heat and drought, but the new winemaking team at Il Greppo has taken on these challenges with grace and expertise. On the close, this Rosso shows its characteristic acidity and just enough structure to promise good ageing potential.\" - Monica Larner (Feb 2021)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Intensely fragrant, this has enticing scents of rose, violet and woodland berries that gain complexity thanks to a whiff of camphor. It's savory and polished, offering juicy red cherry, pomegranate and star anise before a white pepper finish. Surprisingly tangy acidity for the hot vintage and smooth tannins keep it balanced. Drink through 2025.\" – Kerin O’Keefe (Jul 2021)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Beautiful, sweet and ripe fruit on the nose with hints of wild flowers. It’s full-bodied with soft, round tannins that caress the palate. Long, flavorful finish. Gorgeous finish. A hint of chocolate nicely complements the fruit here. Delicious now, but can improve with age. Drink or hold.\" (May 2021)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e92 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Pure, fresh, supple and infused with cherry, strawberry, floral and mineral aromas and flavors, this Rosso is ready to roll. Fine harmony and finesse add interest, finishing with mineral and tobacco elements. Drink now through 2024. 250 cases imported.\" – Bruce Sanderson (July 2021)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e92 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"There’s a purity and savory refinement to the 2017 Rosso di Montalcino Tenuta Greppo that transcends the expectations of this warm and dry vintage. A perfumed display of wild strawberries, fresh roses, violets and a dusting of minerals lift up from the glass. Its textures are silky, carried across a feminine frame, with bright cherries and inner herbal tones that find vibrancy through a core of brilliant acidity. Nuanced tannins and dried berries linger, leaving a lightly structured yet very pretty impression. This is a great introduction to the Biondi-Santi portfolio and deserves the moniker of “Baby Brunello''. That said, the 2017 could use another year of cellaring to further unlock its inner beauty.\" - Eric Guido (Jan 2021)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artisan Wine \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":39437732839583,"sku":null,"price":119.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/biondisantirosso17-w-2.jpg?v=1615852638"},{"product_id":"cerbaiona-brunello-di-montalcino-docg-2016-tuscany-italy","title":"Cerbaiona Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2016 (Tuscany, Italy)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the wine: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhile there are over 200 bottling producers of Brunello today, the Brunellos of Diego Molinari's Cerbaiona are among the finest examples in Montalcino. Cerbaiona was part of an exclusive vanguard including Soldera, Salvioni and Poggio di Sotto, that changed the direction of the region, focusing on the vineyards and producing extremely traditional wines that are also regarded as the most collectible. Diego planted his vineyard in the 1970s using Biondi-Santi's vines (who is considered the world's FIRST Brunello). The first vintage was in 1982.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker Tasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBright, deep red. Complex nose combines plum, currant, cherry, tobacco and nutty oak. Juicy and penetrating, with lovely thrust and inner-mouth floral character, accentuated by bright but integrated acidity. Classic sangiovese with real clarity and grip, not to mention energy in the mouth. Finishes firmly tannic and very long. Perfect for grilled or roasted red meats as well as stewed duck and guinea fowl.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (2012 vintage):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\"Cerbaiona's 2012 Brunello di Montalcino is a nuanced and delicate wine that offers ample power, intensity and length. What the wine does best is paint a portrait of the grape in its most pure and naked state. It offers crisp outlines with loads of wild berry, blue flower and moist earth on the inside. That balanced ensemble of flavors adds to the long and polished persistence you feel in the mouth. Give this wine another 10 years of aging to best appreciate its slow evolution and budding complexity.\" - Monica Larner (Feb 2018)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points - Jeb Dunnuck (2010 vintage):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\"The 2010 Brunello di Montalcino is serious stuff and one powerhouse of a Brunello. Deep, rich, black fruits, roasted herbs, some smoke meat notes, licorice, and loads of spice take some coaxing at first, yet the wine quickly offers loads of fireworks with aeration. This full-bodied, massively concentrated Brunello has ripe tannins, a stacked mid-palate, and awesome length. 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