Italy Wines
Italy Wines
What are the first things that come to mind when thinking about Italy and Italian culture? There’s one thing that nearly everyone tends to mention, it’s the food - and where there’s fine food, there is almost always fine wine. Italy is the most prolific wine region in the world, outclassing even France in terms of production quantity. Even if you’re a complete wine novice, you have almost certainly heard of names such as Barolo and Barbaresco, Italy’s most famous wine styles. When it comes to soil composition and other geographical characteristics, Italy offers a lot of diversity, and this never fails to show in the wines themselves.-
1988 Felsina Fontalloro93WSA superbly structured wine, with impressive aromas and flavors of violets, berries and mint. Its full body and super tannins set up well for the concentrated, fruity finish. Try af..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $150.00 -
1989 Bartolo Mascarello Barolo96RPBartolo Mascarello's 1989 Barolo (magnum) is all freshly cut roses, plums, prunes and sweet spices. The aromas and flavors continue to emerge with notable vigor and intensity, fram..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $890.00 -
1989 Gaja Barbaresco96AGIt is still one of the greatest tastings I have ever done. One chilly, late fall afternoon about a dozen years ago, Angelo and Gaia Gaja opened all of their 1989s and 1990s for an ..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $2,999.00 -
1990 Gaja Barbaresco96RPGaja’s 1990 Barbaresco shows an unbelievable level of youthfulness that absolutely defies the effects of time. Blackberry, cherry and plum are miraculously intact and immacul..." Learn MoreAs low as $670.00 -
1990 Gaja Sperss Barolo96AGGaja's 1990 Barolo Sperss is a sweet, seamless beauty endowed with gorgeous fruit. The wine possesses superb inner perfume and purity even if it doesn't quite reach the level of Ga..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $3,199.00 -
1990 Lisini Brunello di Montalcino90WSA big and muscular wine with plenty of berry, cherry, mineral character and just the right amount of new wood as accent. Full-bodied, with full tannins and a fresh finish. Better i..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $165.00 -
1993 Le Pupille Saffredi92AGThe 1993 is a beguiling, graceful Saffredi laced with plums, prunes, wild herbs, spices and licorice. It possesses gorgeous inner perfume and freshness that frame the fruit through..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $145.00 -
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1995 Castello D'Ama Vigna L'Apparita93WEToasty, smoky, coffee aromas and dark black cherries on the nose and palate. The structure is impeccable, making it drinkable now and ageable, too. Not overly extracted, but concen..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $195.00 -
1996 Ceretto Barbaresco Faset93WEThe purest of Piedmont fruit bombs, with a body that just won't quit. Full, youthful grapey aromas are followed by tannins so fine and dense they can only be described as beautiful..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $129.00 -
1996 Ceretto Barolo Bricco Rocche95WSComplex aromas of Indian spices, plum and violet. Full-bodied, with big, velvety tannins and a long, long finish. Finally starting to mellow. Concentrated and rich.--1996 Piedmont ..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $305.00 -
1997 Argiano Solengo94RPThe profound 1997 Solengo vino da tavola (a blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon with a tiny dosage of Syrah) is spectacular. Opaque purple-colored, it displays a fabulously ..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $290.00 -
1997 Castellare I Sodi di San Niccolo97AGThe 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 Col D'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino94VMUnderstated at first, the 1997 Col d’Orcia Brunello di Montalcino pulls you close to the glass, showing black cherry, hints of sage and crushed stone, blossoming further and ..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $105.00 -
1997 Conterno Fantino Barolo Sori Ginestra92RPThe 1997 Barolo Sori Ginestra exhibits a deep ruby/purple color in addition to complex aromas of tobacco smoke and gloriously sweet, jammy cherry liqueur. Ripe, opulent, and full-b..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $135.00 -
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 $1,215.00 -
1997 Paolo Scavino Barolo Bric del Fiasc95RPFrom a well-known Castiglione Falletto vineyard, the 1997 Barolo Bric del Fiasc reveals the essence of cherry jam in its massive constitution. It is a powerful, full-bodied effort ..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $230.00 -
1997 Rocche Dei Manzoni Barolo Vigna d'la Roul90RPThe 1997 Barolo Vigna d'La Roul reveals espresso characteristics, intermixed with chocolate, caramel, leather, and black cherry/berry fruit. Full-bodied and smoky, with a supple te..." Learn MoreAs low as $175.00 -
1997 Sassicaia94WSDark ruby red. Blackberry, with lots of fresh herb and meat character. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and loads of fresh fruit and tarragon. Dill flavors on the finish. Textbook..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $550.00 -
1997 Tommaso Bussola Amarone Vigneto Alto96RPThe prodigious 1997 Amarone Vigneto Alto TB is reminiscent of Henri Bonneau's 1990 Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve des Celestins. The lofty 16% alcohol is barely noticeable. Yields wer..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $279.00 -
1998 Imparato Montevetrano92AGThe 1998 is another excellent vintage for drinking today. Although this isn't the most complex Montevetrano I am struck by how primary the wine is. The 1998 is open in its dark fru..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $130.00
