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THE 2015 VINTAGE VOTED BY WALL STREET JOURNAL (Sep 28, 2017) as ONE OF THE TOP 5 WINES ON THE PLANET TO HAVE WITH A PIZZA!!!!! (came in at no3). HOW GOOD IS THAT? "The bright and juicy character of this lively red Sangiovese-dominant blend from superstar Umbrian producer Arnaldo-Caprai makes it ideal for just about any type of pie, especially a classic pizza margarita." Lettie Teague, WSJ. Decanter 91 points. Grape Variety: 70% Sangiovese, 15% Sagrantino & 15% Merlot. COLOUR Rich ruby red, brilliant NOSE Sensationally intense, with notes of ripe red fruit and delicate hints of vanilla PALATE Full bodied, rich, dry with a long finish

James Suckling 95 points. Variety: 70% Sangiovese, 15% Sagrantino, 15% Merlot First vintage produced: 1993 Training Aging: 20 months in French oak barrels and at least 6 months in bottle Aroma: in its breadth we find cherry in alcohol and chocolate, violet, vanilla and more spices Taste: full and soft perfectly balanced by a tannin vibrant and velvety. #95

Tre Bicchieri, Gambero Rosso. Wine Advocate 95 points. This bottle is a true ambassador for Umbria. You get ample varietal tones in the 2016 Montefalco Sagrantino 25 Anni, with bitter chocolate and baking spice, but Caprai does a terrific job of softening up and fleshing out the Sagrantino grape to display a more contemporary and ultimately more approachable and versatile wine. It boasts a huge, bold and opulent mouthfeel with plenty of structure and determination. This was a release of 15,000 bottles. ML Jul 2021.

Andrew Larsson Wines Tasted Blind 95 points. Falstaff 94 points. Variety: 100% Sagrantino First vintage produced: 1979 Training Techniques: Spurred Cordon with vine density of 6.000 vines per Ha. Yield per hectare 5-6 tons Aging: 22 months in French oak barrique and minimum 6 months aging in the bottle Aroma: blackberry jam, pepper, clove and vanilla, balsamic notes with a hint of powder Taste: powerful, yet elegant; bold tannins hint towards long aging Serving suggestions: roasted meat, preferably one with a bit of fat content, game, beef stew. Best served around 64-68 ̊F Aging potential: 10-15 years .

Wine Spectator 93 points. Jancis Robinson 17.5/20. Dosed with quite generous new oak scent on the nose, which I'd imagine might rile some Barolo fans - but the quality of flavour is excellent, and there is plenty of fruit, spice and structure to match. Richard Hemming MW. Barolo has ancient origins. Documents testify to the growing of Nebbiolo in the Visette area as long ago as the XII century, when the Saracen invasions advanced inland into Piedmont from the Ligurian coast. These influences led to the old centre of the village of Monforte being named “Saracca”. The name Visette itself comes from the local dialect word for the vine,...

Wine Enthusiast 95 points. Atillio Ghisolfi's Barolo Visette is from Nebbiolo vines that range from 20 to 40 years old, situated in the Visette microzone. The Barolo Visette is aged for three years in a mix of 70% oak barrels and 30% in Tonneaux and Barriques. The Barolo Visette is an elegant wine with intense red fruit on the nose with hints of mushroom and underbrush. On the palate it is rich and authoritative with firm tannins a racyl acidity yet warm and soft finish. Best paired with truffle dishes, roasted red meat and game or with mature cheeses. #DEC

James Suckling 95 points. Made by nebbiolo grapes located in the Visette hill (Bussia area) , Monforte Village "This is a very tight and rich Barolo with lots of ripe-strawberry, walnut and meat character. Some smokiness, too. It’s full-bodied and focused. Very long and layered." James Suckling Average age: 20-40 years. Planting density: 5500 vines/ha. Altitude: 300/350 asl. Exposure: South. South-west Soil: marly, calcareous, clay. Vinification: maceration on the skin for 12 days with careful controlling of the temperature and spontaneous fermentation with native yeast. Maturation: 70 % in large oak of 25-30 Hl and 30% in Barriques for 30...

"Dark-skinned berry, menthol, new leather, blue flower and baking spice aromas take center stage. On the radiant, full-bodied palate, vibrant acidity lifts red cherry, raspberry compote, star anise, clove and tobacco while youthfully taut, fine-grained tannins provide firm support. Hold on to this for even more complexity once it unwinds and develops. Drink 2023–2038." - 95/100, Wine Enthusiast.

94 – JAMES SUCKLING, Aug 2020 "Lots of ripe berries, walnuts, flowers and spices. Orange peel, too. Full body and round, chewy tannins. The finish is fruity and tannic at the same time." 92 - WINE ENTHUSIAST, Sept, 2020 "Underbrush, violet, spiced plum and menthol aromas slowly emerge from the glass. The tight full-bodied palate shows dried cherry, licorice and tobacco alongside assertive grainy tannins. You'll also notice the warmth of alcohol on the close. D

Produced from a single vineyard called “Ciabot Minat” (i.e little shack) from the located in the Bussia-Visette subregion , this wine represents the pinnacle of quality and excellence of the producer. It is produced only in the best vintages. 3000 bottle production in 2012. Grape variety: nebbiolo 100% Average age of vines: over 48 years. Planting density: 5500 vines/ha. Altirude: 300/350 m. slm. Position: South Soil: marly, calcareous, clay. Vinification: maceration on the skin for 18 days and spontaneous fermentation brought on by native yeasts Maturaring: in tonneau of 500 l. for the firsts 12 months and 36 months more in large oak of...

James Suckling 99 points. This is so perfumed and seductive, with blackberries, cherries, dried flowers and perfume. It’s full-bodied and tight with very fine tannins. Really structured and long. Superb tannin texture. So fine, yet so powerful. This is an incredible combination of fruit and structure. Old-vine magic. Drink after 2026. JS.

99 Pts James Suckling A stunning wine. This is the best Testamatta ever made. Fascinating aromas of red fruits, tea, bark and wet soil as well as fresh leather. Full body, silky tannins and a juicy finish. I love the tension and texture of this great red. So gorgeous to taste now but better in 2021. Suckling has long been a fan of Bibi Graetz and his old-vine Sangiovese, calling it: “one of Tuscany's true cult wines, Testamatta. It's a pure Sangiovese that has the race and breed of a grand cru Burgundy. Think of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti's La Tâche.”

James Suckling 98 points. A very beautiful and thoughtful Testamatta with aromas of earth, terra cotta, black tea, and lavender. Full-bodied, very layered and extremely polished with superb, soft tannins. Racy and very long. Muscular and formed but very, very balanced. Gorgeous richness and depth. Shows balance and wonder. Try in 2020. 96 POINTS - MONICA LARNER, THE WINE ADVOCATE The 2016 Testamatta represents a blend of fruit from old vines spread across the various vineyard holdings farmed by Bibi Graetz in both the Siena and Firenze provinces of Tuscany. These holdings include plots in Vincigliata (home base to Bibi Graetz and his family...

James Suckling 97 points. 20th year anniversary special bottling. James Suckling Notes 97 Points, "Very attractive combination of dried fruit and spices with black cherries and plums. Aromas of flowers and sandalwood, too. Full-bodied and very refined, yet intense, with plush, velvety tannins that are wonderfully integrated and intertwined with the fruit. Ripe center palate. Tight at the end, suggesting the need for some serious bottle age. Very structured. Try after 2025." 8/21 #TUSCANS

Organic, biodynamic. Harvest: wine produced only in the best vintages, with hand picking of the best grapes. From the oldest vines with low grape bunch density, we select the finest berries from small, widely spaced bunches. Wine making process: de-stemming and pressing. Alcoholic fermentation with wild yeasts at controlled temperature. Long maceration, for over a month, partly with whole bunches and stems. Malolactic fermentation in oak barrels, refining for 2 years in new French oak barrels and for at least 12 months in the bottle. Ageing potential: over 25 years Organoleptic features: intense garnet red colour with orange shades. Fruity...

Falstaff Review 91 points. Organic.Biodynamic. Year of planting: 1991. Harvest: wine produced only in the best vintages, with hand picking of the best grapes. From the oldest vines with low grape bunch density, we select the finest berries from small, widelyspaced bunches. Wine making process: destemming and pressing. Alcoholic fermentation with wild yeasts at controlled temperature. Long maceration, for over a month, partly with whole bunches and stems. Malolactic fermentation in oak barrels, refining for 2 years in new French oak barrels and for at least 12 months in the bottle. Ageing potential: over 25 years Tasting note: intense garnet...

Gold Medal, Concours International Selection Mondiale 2020. Falstaff Magazine 92 points. Organic. Biodynamic. Wine making process: after hand-picking of grape clusters, destemming and pressing. Alcoholic fermentation with wild yeasts at controlled temperature. Average maceration time: 14-21 days. Malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks, refining in first- and second-hand-passage French oak barrels for 16-18 months and for at least 12 months in the bottle. Ageing potential: over 20 years Organoleptic features: intense garnet red colour with orange shades. A structured wine with prevailing hints of ripe fruit, maraschino cherry,...

Awarded Gold Medal and "People's Crown" , voted by readers of Vini Buoni d'Italia. Raffaella Bissoni is a remarkable woman whom we first met in 2015. We had been told by the conoscenti that she has been leading a quiet revolution in Romagna to reinstate the region as an internationally reknowned producer of sangiovese. Given that Tuscany has long held the spotlight for all sangiovese wines we were both curious and skeptical. That was until we tried her wines. They are outstanding and represent excellent value. The winery now exports to 10 countries, with the USA being the largest taker. Bissoni's wine-making philosophy is quite plain and...

WA 92 The 2012 Barolo Fossati is slightly more inward-looking and introspective compared to the other cru expressions presented this vintage. The Fossati vineyard is characterized by sandy soils and the wines made here veer towards extreme elegance and finesse. Indeed, this Barolo walks with light footsteps. The bouquet releases wild berry fruit, white cherry and dry licorice root. The wine will take on more volume and power as it continues its bottle evolution. ML Jul 2017.

93James Suckling Lots of dried berry, peach and cedar character. Full body, layered and powerful. 92Vinous / IWC Wild herb, smoke, incense, licorice and blood orange give the 2012 Barolo Liste a decidedly exotic.

Falstaff Magazine 92 points. James Suckling 92 points "A medium-bodied, vibrant red with blueberries, cherry stones, lemon zest and dried herbs on the nose. Lightly dusty tannins. Well balanced, with a mineral touch. From organically grown grapes. Drink now or hold." Wine Advocate 92 points. The entry-level Brancaia 2020 Chianti Classico (100% organic Sangiovese with 40,000 bottles released) is teeming with energy and life thanks to bright cherry, cassis and floral aromas. The wine feels clean and polished on the palate, with mid-weight intensity and balanced freshness. Certified Organic. WINERY NOTE: CHIANTI CLASSICO is a tribute to our...

Vini Buoni d'Italia Golden Star WinesCritic.com 96/100 Italy's Finest Wines 95/100 Falstaff 95/100 Wine Advocate 95 points. "Introducing the first-ever Gran Selezione from Brancaia, and making an impressive debut, the organic 2019 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione is all Sangiovese fermented with spontaneous yeasts and submitted to a careful 18 months of oak aging. Barbara Widmer and her team hit the right chords in terms of balance, clarity of flavors and intensity. There is a crunchy side to the wine that you only ever taste in the most expertly made Sangiovese-based wines. Freshness abounds with floral aromas, tart fruit, and cherry."....

James Suckling 94 points. This is absolutely delicious with cherry, berry and light milk chocolate. It’s medium-bodied with round tannins. Juicy and succulent. Racy and deep. Bright acidity. Give this time to open. Better after 2023. JS.

James Suckling 96 points Antonio Galloni - Vinous Media (95) "The 2019 Il Blu is gorgeous. Dark and mysterious in the glass, the 2019 is going to need at least a few years to reveal all of its personality. Blue/purplish fruit, lavender, sage, mint, licorice and new leather all meld together. This deep, fleshy Merlot-based blend hits all the right notes." Wine Advocate 95 points. A terrific blend of 80% Merlot, 10% Sangiovese and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, this is an organic red blend from the forested hills of Tuscany. The 2019 Il Blu is recognized by its modern blue label (and fun orange capsule) and its contemporary winemaking style. It...

James suckling 93 points. Brancaia TRE is a blend of 80% Sangiovese 10% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. The basis for this wine, are the grapes from the three estates: Brancaia (Castellina), Poppi (Radda) and Brancaia in Maremma. The wine ages 12 months in French tonneaux. A truly polished, classy red. Offering complex aromas of leather and blackberries, tea and raspberries. Full-bodied and extremely well integrated tannins. A very memorable long and caressing finish.

James Suckling 97 points. "This is really impressive with a dense and intense palate, yet ever so polished and refined. Full body. Compact and extremely long. Love the texture. Blackberries and currants with some violet and walnut undertones. Medium-to full-bodied with firm, polished tannins that show balance and focus. Stone and mahogany. Just a hint of chocolate. Racy and fine. 40% petit verdot, 40% cabernet sauvignon and 20% cabernet franc. Drink now or hold." ILATRAIA is a modern and terroir-typical blend of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Petit Verdot and 20% Cabernet Franc. A full-bodied wine with freshness, definition and elegance....

James Suckling 97 points. This has aromas of blackberries, blackcurrants, black olives, cedar, dark chocolate, praline, salted almonds and spearmint. Some gun metal and graphite, too. Creamy and caressing, with velvety tannins and a full body. Delicious salted-chocolate notes. So much power and concentration, yet it remains elegant. Long. JS. The full-bodied Brancaia Ilatraia, the top wine from Brancaia's Maremma vineyards, impresses with its freshness, precision and elegance. This wine shows a perfect balance between maturity and finesse. It is extremely silky and polished with supple tannins that are typical of the Tuscan coast. The blend...

Organic. Ownership: Eric Albada Jelgersma, also owner of Chateau Giscours and Chateau du Tertre in Margaux, France. Wine Advocate 95 points. Tasted as an unfinished sample, the Caiarossa 2018 Caiarossa offers great insight into the forward-looking trajectory and the solid quality record of this gem of an estate on the Tuscan Coast. This is a blend of Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Sangiovese, Syrah and Alicante, with the saturated and dark fruit aromas of the Cabernet grapes in pole position. A deep core of black fruit is backed by exotic spice, tar and sweet licorice at the back. The finest work here is to the...

Wine Advocate 93 points. The Cantina Kaltern 2019 Alto Adige Merlot Riserva Lasón (with 30,000 bottles made) is a bright and fragrant expression of this international grape with pretty aromas of wild berry, blueberry, mint, mountain herb and sweet potting soil. The wine shows a mid-weight style with firmness and good freshness, and you recognize the cool-climate alpine fruit, especially in this balanced vintage. It ages in barrique for 12 months (with 25% new oak). ML Dec 2022. TASTING NOTES – rich, brilliant ruby red – ripe blackberries, wild cherries and licorice on the nose – medium-bodied on the palate, with perfectly balanced...

TASTING NOTES – intense red – aromas of forest berries and wild cherries, spicey backbone and fresh vegetal notes on the nose – juicy and full-bodied, with a powerfully elegant structure.

Wine Advocate 92 points. This is a terrific entry-level red that offers plenty of varietal typicity with a very attractive price tag. The Cantina Kaltern 2020 Alto Adige Pinot Nero delivers all the goods: freshness, elegance and a no-fuss style to pair with white meat or even a spaghetti allo scoglio with seafood and chopped tomato, if served a few degrees chilled. I'd suggest buying this wine by the case, not by the bottle, and make sure to drink it while all that beautiful primary fruit is still intact. Some 95,000 bottles were made.ML Sep 2021. #Alto

Wine Advocate 95 points. The Cantina Kaltern 2018 Alto Adige Merlot Riserva Kunst.Stück is released in numbered bottles (I tasted bottle number 494 of just 3,000 produced) with a pretty, artist-created front label. This Merlot is soft and plush, with broad richness and smoothness that spreads evenly over the palate, imparting rich density all the while. It also delivers ripe blackberry, black cherry, leather, tar and sweet spice. You'd do well to enjoy it with some grilled sausages in front of the fire after a day of skiing. In general, these 2018 Merlots from Alto Adige show lots of generous fruit weight but mildly shorter length. ML Sep...

Wine Advocate 94 points. The Cantina Kaltern 2018 Alto Adige Cabernet Sauvignon Riserva Quintessenz comes out with gangbuster intensity, showing shapely tones of dark fruit, mature blackberry and dark plum. After 18 months in barrique (with 50% new barrels), the wine is nicely enhanced with oak spice that comes across with subtle layers of toast and smoke; however, the wood regime is never overdone. In fact, the cool-climate freshness associated with mountain wines is what gives this hearty red that extra kick of energy to enjoy with a well-marbled steak on the grill. This was a release of about 8,000 bottles.ML Sep 2021.

3 glasses Gambero Rosso. Doctor Wine 94 points. Luca Maroni 93 points. Schiava is an ancient grape variety native to the region. It was almost lost forever but a small group of dedicated wineries, including Cantina Tramin and Cantina Kaltern, have rescued it from oblivion. TASTING NOTES – brilliant, cherry red hue – flowery and fruity tones, violets and red berries – very juicy and full, round soft finish with a dubdued undertone of bitter almonds RECOMMENDATION This wine is ideal as an aperitif, an accompaniment to appetizers, or to typical Tyrolean fare such as speck and sausage, but also to lighter meats and mild cheeses.

This is the flagship red of the winery. Doctor Wine 95 points. Wine Advocate 92 points. The 2017 Alto Adige Cabernet Sauvignon Riserva Quintessenz is a polished and elegant expression of the grape. There is plenty of dark fruit on the bouquet, with blackberry, cherry and plum, but this hot-vintage expression also shows a slightly exotic quality. I am reminded of Indian spice or crushed coriander seed. The wine is fermented in large wooden casks with extended skin macerations lasting four weeks. The wine undergoes its second fermentation in oak, and it ages in barrique for an additional 18 months. This wine wraps thickly over the palate, and...

Cabernet Sauvignon (40%), Cabernet Franc (25%) and Merlot (35%). Colour: strong ruby red. Nose: pleasantly fruity with a delicate touch of bitterness reminiscent of wild cherry and blackcurrant, dark chocolate, fine herbs and slightly ethereal notes. Palate: fruity, generous and elegant, full-bodied and juicy – hints of cedar wood, dried fruit and red berry aromas, with fine tannins and salty minerality. Loam matures first in barriques for 12 months, then for another 6 months in oak casks and finally for at least another 6 months in the bottle.

Wine Advocate 93 points. This wine is new to my annual tasting repertoire and represents an exciting new discovery from Cantina Tramin. The 2018 Alto Adige Pinot Noir Riserva Maglen opens to a mid-weight approach and a nice sense of concentration that remains impactful but elegant at the same time. The wine is redolent of cherry, cassis, pressed violets and blood orange. There are some distant notes of earth and smoke with crushed rock as well. This release of 12,000 bottles is a terrific performance from a first-rate winery.ML Sept 2021. Decanter 92 points. James Suckling 92 points. "Pronounced licorice, black-pepper and smoky aromas, as...

Wine Advocate 93+ The Cantina Tramin 2019 Alto Adige Pinot Noir Riserva Maglen reveals a medium dark color with good complexity and robust aromas of dark cassis, wild cherry, black rose and grilled herb. Aged in barrique for 12 months with six months cement and six months bottle, the wine delivers good fruit weight with soft tannins and broad intensity. In that regard, this is not your classic northern Italian Pinot Noir. This 11,000-bottle release could pair with gamey foods such as wild game hen, thanks to that extra intensity. ML Dec 2022. James Suckling 93 points. This really shows how much Alto Adige’s winemakers have learned about...

The grapes come from vineyards planted in calcareous clay and gravel soils at an altitude between 350 and 450 meters. Colour: ruby in color with light garnet hues. Aroma : Its seducing scent recalls forest fruits, plums, raspberries and cherries and it is characterised by a juicy and fruit. Taste: It is velvety soft and a fresh acidity on the palate is framed by fine-grained tannins and a slight hint of floral notes. #Alto

From vines 250m-550m above sea level. Brilliant ruby red in color. This wine shows scents of fruit and spice. On the palate the wine is full-bodied and structured with generous tannins.

The grapes come from vineyards planted in calcareous clay and gravel soils at an altitude between 250 and 550 meters. Winery Notes: Colour: a full-bodied wine with a deep red color. Aroma: The nose gives off aromas of red fruit and spice. Taste: Our Cabernet is full and structured, with hints of blackcurrant and green peppercorn. We recommend pairing this wine with red meats, game and cheeses.

From vines 250-550m above sea level. Ruby in color. Spicy, vibrant red fruit, and a full taste to complement the wine’s captivating aroma and fruity tannins. The finish is velvety and elegant This wine goes well with venison, game and strong cheese.

Rated 93 by Wine Advocate The Capanna 2017 Brunello di Montalcino shows fresh primary fruit initially, but the bouquet is otherwise footed in ethereal tones of balsam herb, cola, crushed flowers and autumnal leaf. The wine delivers purity and a nice level of complexity that flirts with both varietal and territory-specific characteristics. It registers 15% alcohol, but thankfully it's not too intrusive. That power and the wine's structure, with some mild tannic bitterness, plays against the delicate quality of fruit you get here. Production is 35,000 bottles. VM93 Rated 93 by Vinous Media The 2017 Brunello di Montalcino is smoky with peppery...

Rated 96 by Vinous Media The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva wafts up with a classic Capanna profile, rich yet elegant, with masses of crushed black cherries, sweet herbs, cloves and hints of cigar box. This is velvety yet not weighty, with a salty core of minerals and brisk acids that enliven its citrus-tinged red berries and exotic inner spice. While persistent and structured, the 2016 keeps you coming back to the glass, savory and saline in character with grippy tannins, but also a tug of residual tension that keeps the expression unexpectedly fresh. This is a tremendous Brunello Riserva in the making, and all it needs is time.

Vinous Media 92 points. Rosso di Montalcino Capanna is the simplest and most immediate version of the great Brunello di Montalcino. Like Brunello, it is made from pure Sangiovese grapes, a fresh and elegant expression of Montalcino red wine. Capanna is a real reference point for the wines of this area, and produces this Rosso di Montalcino that ferments in Slavonian barrels at a controlled temperature with maceration on the skins for three weeks. It then matures in Slavonian barrels for about 6-10 months, followed by another 3-4 months in the bottle before release. This Tuscan red wine has an intense ruby red colour, while the nose offers...

BLEND: 60% Merlot - 40% Sangiovese VINIFICATION: Alcoholic fermentation - separated by variety - with maceration of the skins (about 20-25 days) at a controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks; spontaneous malolactic fermentation. AGEING: In Slavonian oak casks of 20 to 32 hl for at least 6-8 months; followed by ageing in bottles for a few months. NOTES: Deep red ruby colour. Intense nose of first ripped blackcurrant, cherry and blackberry and it then opens to spices and liquorice aromas. Excellent structure, quite soft and round, well balanced, pleasant and enveloping tannins. Food pairings: roasted red and white meats, cold cuts and...

TYPE: DOC BLEND: 60% Merlot - 40% Sangiovese VINIFICATION: Alcoholic fermentation - separated by variety - with maceration of the skins (about 20-25 days) at a controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks; spontaneous malolactic fermentation. AGEING: In Slavonian oak casks of 20 to 32 hl for at least 6-8 months; followed by ageing in bottles for a few months. ON SALE FROM: 12-15 months from the harvest. NOTES: Colour: deep ruby red, very strong. Bouquet: intense, of mature red fruits and liquorice. Taste: excellent structure, quite soft, well balanced. Food pairings: roasted red and white meats, cold cuts and slightly aged cheeses.

Decanter 95 points. James Suckling 93 points. "Elevation and limestone soils make Lazzarito one of Serralunga's finest and most long-lived sites. Aromatic Intensity and vigorous red fruit on the nose. Firm, concentrated and taut - discreet power, though the tannins are not too dominant. Tightly wound and youthful, this is harmonious and surprisingly forward but very well balanced and long, thanks to its fine acidity. Drink 2021-2035 " Decanter 95 points. The Barolo Lazzarito of Casa E. of Mirafiore was born in the vineyards located in Lazzarito, in one of the most important cru of the municipality of Serralunga d'Alba. It is produced...

Wine Enthusiast 96 points. This is without a doubt the most prestigious Mirafiore vineyard. The grapes that thrive here in the tailor-made harmony of terroir and climatic conditions are the perfect basis for a world-class Barolo of great structure and long life. The soil is on a slope (350-400 m above sea level) in a south / south-west facing position and is of sedimentary marine origin (Miocene-Helvetic era) with a high content of gray-white marl limestone. Muscular start with a lot of ripe, but powerful tannins. The abundance of aromas is overwhelming even in its youth. Bay bush, nutmeg, cedar wood, wild berry compote, liquorice, tobacco,...

Wine Spectator 91 points. Only native vines, without Cabernet or Merlot, to maintain the most typical formula of the most famous Italian wine, without following the trend that see the use of wines from the South to modify the beautiful ruby red typical of the Sangioveto with red-black hues. A wine which with its typical characteristics strives to achieve maximum elegance. Tasting notes: Bright ruby red colour with purple highlights. Thanks to the harmony of the tannins, combined with the delicate complexity of aromas and the final note of sweetness, the wine is characterised by an excellent balance in the mouth.