Italian Collector Wines
Italian Collector Wines
Aside from France, Italy is considered by many to be Europe’s finest country when it comes to winemaking culture. In the past, really amazing vintages weren’t very common, with years like 1964, 1971 and 1978 helping put Piedmont on the map, and vintages like 1955 and 1975 resonating outwards from Tuscany. However, Italy has been getting more and more consistent since about 1990, thanks to considerable advancements in how they treat their grapes and subtle climate changes. Today, Italy is a veritable viticultural titan, and their wines regularly take top spots in various tastings. Naturally, this means collectors are constantly paying attention nowadays, making certain blends tough to obtain.You have many options to choose from if you wish to snag a handful of bottles for your collection. For example, a bottle of 1999 Barolo is fit for consumption, as it’s (arguably) only now reaching its peak. If you wish to sit on it, this wine has enough longevity to develop and bloom during the next 7-10 years. The intense aroma can steal your heart in a moment’s notice, and one sip is enough to inspire untold romantic poetry. Alternatively, you may opt for a 2004 Bolgheri, which is as close as you can get to an objectively perfect wine – complex, ripe, satisfying, it grips you by the tongue and refuses to let go. Not a vintage to miss out on, and its sheer aging potential makes it a viable drink until late 2024.
We want to make it easier for you to wrap your lips around delicious, compelling wines such as these. Italy is versatile enough to provide several options no matter what your preference may be, and you can easily become the life of the party just by busting out one of these groundbreaking works of art at a social event, especially big celebrations. Leave no one unsatisfied with Italy’s finest collectibles.
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1964 Giacomo Conterno Barolo92VMThe 1964 Barolo shows more fruit, depth and richness, with sweet mentholated notes that add complexity to the spiced fruit. Both the 1961 and 1964 are fully mature, and even under ..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $550.00 -
1990 Ornellaia97DECA great vintage all over Europe, this is most likely, after the scarce 1988, Ornellaia’s vintage of consecration after only five years of winemaking. Michel Rolland arrived i..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $400.00 -
1996 Gaja Barbaresco Sori San Lorenzo98VMGaja's 1996 Sorì San Lorenzo is epic. A huge, towering wine, the 1996 Sorì San Lorenzo wraps around the palate with magnificent depth, power and intensity. Smoke, cha..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $585.00 -
1996 Gaja Sperss Barolo97VMThe 1996 Sperss is arguably the most backward of these 1996s from Gaja. Still very young and tightly wound, the 1996 is going to need at least a few years to truly blossom. Even so..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $475.00 -
1997 Albino Rocca Barbaresco Vigneto Brich Ronchi97RPThis is a spectacular Barbaresco. It is awesomely thick, rich, and textured, with unreal opulence as well as glycerin levels that define the finest offerings from the 1997 vintage...." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $150.00 -
1997 Bruno Giacosa Barolo Le Rocche97WSDark ruby-red color. Masses of strawberry on the nose, with hints of Indian spices and light vanilla. Full-bodied, with soft and silky tannins and a long and caressing mouthfeel. S..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $460.00 -
1997 Castellare I Sodi di San Niccolo97RPThe 1997 I Sodi di San Niccolo is wonderfully elegant, pure and silky. It remains very young, but is so polished that opening a bottle today is far from a crime. Dark red cherries,..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $185.00 -
1997 Castello Rampolla Sammarco97JSWhat a bottle. Off the charts! Full and velvety with spice and berry character and dark chocolate. Bright citrus acidity underneath. Intense. Wild fruit.James Suckling | 97 JSRich ..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $150.00 -
1997 Ceretto Barolo Bricco Rocche97WSDark ruby-garnet. Very aromatic, with lots of floral, berry and spice character. Full-bodied, with a solid core of ripe fruit, supersilky tannins and a long, long finish. Massive, ..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $335.00 -
1997 Luciano Sandrone Barolo Cannubi Boschis98VMThe 1997 Le Vigne is edged by the 1997 Barolo Cannubi Boschis that follows. Ample and incredibly inviting, the 1997 Cannubi Boschis is a wine of total sensuality. An exotic m&eacut..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $739.00 -
1997 Ornellaia97JSFruit and complexity as well as freshness and richness. Beautiful nose with extraordinary aromas of prunes, licorice, and dried flowers with rosemary undertones. Full-bodied and ve..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $195.00 -
1998 Roberto Voerzio Barolo la Serra98JSWhat a vibrant wines still. It's so fresh and youthful with licorice and tar character and dried fruits. It's full body and silky textured with a perfect balance. Such fabulous fir..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $290.00 -
1999 Dal Forno Romano Amarone98JSThis is full throttle style with loads of black chocolate and dark fruits on the nose and the palate. Minerally, gun powder undertone. It's very full and powerful with super pretty..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $600.00 -
1999 Giacomo Conterno Barolo Monfortino Riserva100VMI have always had a big crush on the 1999 Monfortino. Here it is the combination of sensual, virtually intoxicating perfume, focused fruit and structure that stands out most of all..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $1,845.00 -
1999 Giuseppe Mascarello Barolo Monprivato97VMThe 1999 Barolo Monprivato is once again stellar. In this tasting, it is the wine's flamboyant fruit and super-expressive aromatics that jump from the glass. Sweet red cherries, po..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $369.00 -
1999 Le Macchiole Merlot Messorio98RPThe awesome, saturated purple-colored 1999 Messorio is a 100% Merlot aged 18 months in French oak prior to being bottled without filtration. The alcohol is a lofty 14.6% and the dr..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $445.00 -
1999 Roberto Voerzio Barolo Sarmassa di Barolo94+VM(bottled entirely in magnums) Saturated medium ruby. Superripe aromas of raspberry, minerals, dried rose, bitter chocolate and roasted oak, complicated by tangy spices and hints of..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $565.00 -
2001 Dal Forno Romano Amarone97RPThe 2001 Amarone is on another level entirely. It exudes notable warmth and ripeness, with profound layers of Venezuelan bitter chocolate, herbs, licorice, smoke, dark fruit and to..." Learn MoreAs low as $660.00 -
2001 Le Macchiole Merlot Messorio97RPThe 2001 Messorio, 100% Merlot, is not quite at the level of the 1997, one of the most perfect wines ever made in Tuscany, but it is pure sumptuousness and volume from start to fin..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $335.00 -
2001 Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Masseto100JSThis is clearly a perfect wine and just now starting to open and show you its sheer beauty. It's balanced with fascinating rosemary and dark fruit character that turns to plums and..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $1,845.00 -
2001 Tua Rita Redigaffi97WSReally fantastic. Absolutely breathtaking, with blackberry, incense, dried fruit and spice. Full-bodied, with loads of black pepper and spice, refined tannins and a superlong finis..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $490.00 -
2004 Dal Forno Romano Vigna Sere99RPThe 2004 Passito Rosso Vino Dolce Vigna Seré (500-mililiter) is a masterpiece that is impossible to repeat. In fact, the wine has not been produced since 2004. Even if a vin..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $169.00 -
2004 Soldera Brunello Di Montalcino Riserva97+RPThe 2004 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is another epic wine. It is remarkably textured and vivid for a young Soldera, with endless layers of fruit. The wine literally explodes on ..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $1,230.00 -
2004 Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Masseto100VMThe 2004 Masseto, one of my personal favorites, is positively stellar. I have always adored the 2004 for its silky tannins, stunning aromatic presence and total finesse, all of whi..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $3,555.00 -
2006 Gaja Sperss Barolo98WESperss (the name is inspired by the local word for “nostalgia”) is a vineyard located in the Barolo territory of Serralunga. Angelo Gaja adds 6% Barbera to the wine for..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $369.00