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Aromas of sliced citrus, cherry and flowers follow through to a medium body, with creamy tannins and crunchy fruit at the finish. Lovely combination of fruit and acidity. Very drinkable now but will age nicely.--JAMES SUCKLING The 2019 Rosso Di Montalcino is pure and energetic, with ripe cherry fruit, rose petals, orange zest, and spice. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins and ripe, soft, supple fruit throughout, it is energetic and long on the palate, with a soft, coating mineral texture. Elegant, pure, and warming on the finish, with no harsh edges, its floral perfume lingers with notes of lavender, red berries, and refreshing salinity.  --JEB DUNNUCK

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Sourced from the Tenuta La Meirana in the Gavi di Gavi DOCG. The oldest document which states the origin of the name “Gavi” is preserved at the record Office in Genova mentions vineyard and chestnut woods on a spot called Meirana. That document dates back to 971 A.D.The Cortese varietal grape vines here average 30 years of age. After hand harvest, the grapes are fermented in Stainless steel tanks and aged there on the lees 6 months before bottling.James Suckling scored this 91 points saying "Lightly honeyed lemon aromas with hints of dried herbs and orange zest. Full-bodied with a dense, silky mineral underlay to the bright, lemony flavors. Despite the density here, it remains bright through the long finish. Drink now."

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Winemaker Notes Red garnet in color. Intense and fine aromas of fresh red fruit. The palate presents good freshness, excellent structure and fine, velvety tannins. Critical Acclaim James Suckling Lovely aromas of strawberries, plums, and berries. Bark and mushrooms. Complex and aromatic. Medium to full body with super fine tannins that are supple and gorgeous. Lovely length. So attractive now. Leave it for four or five years. Better after 2027.

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One of the legendary winemakers of the world, Bruno Giacosa crafted the most prestigious single-vineyard Barolo and Barbaresco wines during a career that spanned nearly eight decades. He joined the family business at the age of 15, representing the third generation of his Langhe winemaking family. Giacosa’s unfailing pursuit of perfection, his unrivaled palate and his intimate knowledge of vineyards in the Langhe quickly drew recognition and helped establish Piedmont as a leading wine region. In 1980, Giacosa began to acquire prime parcels in Serralunga d’Alba, La Morra and Barbaresco to produce wines that are rightly regarded as the finest expressions of Nebbiolo. His legacy rests with daughter Bruna, who continues to uphold her father’s winemaking philosophy to respect traditional techniques while using the best of modern technology. The goal is for each distinguished site to produce articulate, unique wines.

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96 points Decanter. With this wine, Canalicchio di Sopra marks its 50th vintage of Brunello. It is a superb tip of the hat to founder Primo Pacenti by his highly capable grandchildren Francesco, Marco and Simonetta Ripaccioli, who now run the property. It expresses gradually and graciously both on the nose and the palate with wild flowers, forest berries and fresh earth emerging out of a sapid and minerally core. Brilliantly mid-weight but not lacking depth, this demonstrates brightness of fruit, delectable acidity, plenty of fine-grained tannins and a lingering finish.

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Details 93 points from Vinous (Antonio Galloni). The aromas on this lovely wine are expressive of wild berries, roasted herbs, violets, and dark cherries. On the palate, the acidity lifts and compliments the fine tannins, exploding in a mouth of plush blueberries, cherries, spice, cedar, and coffee beans.

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Cantina Chiacchiera Rosso di Montepulciano Tuscany 2018 PRODUCTION AREA: Cervognano di Montepulciano VARIETIES: Sangiovese 90% Canaiolo, Mammolo e Ciliegiolo 10%  ALCOHOL BY VOLUME: 13,5%    

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This lovely white has elegant aromas reminiscent of white orchard fruit, hawthorn, botanical herbs and beeswax. Generous and enveloping, the rounded palate shows ripe apricot, pear and bitter almond alongside fresh acidity. -- KERIN O’KEEFE

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In der Nase Pflaume und etwas Vanille. Im Geschmack Frucht und etwas Lakritze, Tannin, Restsüße. Typischer Primitivo, aber noch sehr jung. Trotzdem ganz gut trinkbar. 3.6 In the nose plum and some vanilla. In the taste fruit and some liquorice, tannin, residual sweetness. Typical Primitivo, but still very young. Still quite drinkable. --Hans Wiesel

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Castiglion del Bosco Brunello di Montalcino 2015 Brunello di Montalcino 2015 shows an intense ruby red color with garnet reflections, the classic Brunello aromas are clear and bursting, including notes of undergrowth, small red berries and hints of violet. On the palate it develops in an infinite progression, with velvety tannins, it is characterized by excellent persistence and an elegant finish. Pairs well with Tordelli stuffed with pork capocollo and Diavola sauce.  

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