Italian Red

Wine Spectator 92WS TOP 100 2012 Rank 31"A powerful and opulent style, this red displays ripe cherry, black currant, violet and tobacco aromas and flavors. The tannins are gripping on the finish, which lingers with sweet fruit and mineral accents. Well-proportioned. Best from 2014 through 2021.

Wine Spectator 96Wine Spectator 2012 TOP 100 Rank 44 "A pure, ethereal Barolo, boasting rose, cherry and strawberry aromas and flavors, with a touch of tar. Very harmonious and elegant, with firm yet well-delineated tannins supporting the whole. Old-school and refined. Best from 2016 through

Wine Spectator 93 WS TOP 100 2011 Rank 79"Already harmonious and supple, this red offers black cherry, raspberry and floral flavors, showing both intensity and finesse. Bright and focused, with refined tannins and a lingering aftertaste that echoes berry and spice. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and

Wine Spectator 94TOP 100 2011 Rank 44"Super fresh and focused, delivering pure flavors of blackberry, black currant, violet, mineral and a hint of tar. This is all backed by refined tannins and bright acidity, a structure that should allow this to develop over the next 20 years. - Spectator

James Suckling 95TOP 100 Italian Wines Rank 54“Wonderful perfumes of crushed raspberries and blueberries. Full and very fine, with ultra-fine tannins and refined texture. Balanced and gorgeous.”

James Sucking 100 "A potentially perfect red. It shows dark fruits with prunes, blackberries, and blueberries on the nose. Insane intensity. Full and dense with thick, yet super-polished and velvety tannins. Incredible length and depth. Amazing. Such great acidity and freshness too. The finish

Wine Spectator 90WS TOP 100 2011 Rank 60"This sleek, polished red offers juicy blackberry and black fruit flavors, backed by refined tannins and well-integrated acidity. Hard to stop sipping. Corvina Veronese, Rondinella and Sangiovese."

Wine Spectator 95"This has a great nose, with loads of peppery, meaty dried black fruit, fig and floral aromas, with an array of spices, fresh herbs and violet. Full-bodied, concentrated and chewy, with a long, intense finish. Built to age. Best after 2011. 940 cases made. "Wine Advocate 95