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.-
2001 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Santo Stefano94+AGI am shocked (pleasantly, I must say), by how closed the 2001 Barbaresco Santo Stefano is. Powerful, tightly wound and totally closed down, the 2001 exudes class. Orange rind, toba..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $365.00 -
2001 Dal Forno Romano Amarone97AGThe 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 MoreFormats Available:As low as $1,120.00 -
2001 Falesco Montiano93RPThe 2001 Montiano, 100% Merlot, offers the luxuriously sweet and expansive nose which has always characterized the wine. Full of plum, raspberry, and dark chocolate scents, along w..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $74.95 -
2001 Feudi di San Gregorio Serpico94WSBold and structured red. Dark color; black licorice, raspberry and mineral character and hints of dried flowers; full-bodied, with spicy fruit and undertones of black pepper. Chewy..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $189.00 -
2001 Le Macchiole Merlot Messorio96AGThe 2001 Messorio is virtually impossible to fully appreciate in this setting because it is so many years away from maturity. The fruit is breathtaking in its beauty but remains qu..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $335.00 -
2001 Le Pupille Saffredi95DECApart from frost in mid-April, 2001 was an uncomplicated growing season, the second for consultant winemaker Christian Le Sommer. Cabernet Sauvignon remains at 55%, but Alicante is..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $135.00 -
2002 Dal Forno Romano Amarone95DECAnother tricky vintage affected by hail and rain during the growing season, but saved by a stretch of sunshine at the end of the summer. This wine is herbaceous but delightful, ver..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $825.00 -
2002 Soldera Brunello Di Montalcino Riserva97AGThe 2002 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is developing into a surprisingly delicate, almost Burgundian wine. Refined and utterly weightless in the glass, the 2002 is all about preci..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $1,320.00 -
2003 Conterno Fantino Barolo Vigna del Gris92AGThe 2003 Barolo Vigna del Gris has aged nicely. Signature floral and spice notes meld into a core of bright red fruit. This south-east facing site tends to produce a fresher more a..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $105.00 -
2003 Dal Forno Romano Amarone96WEMonte Lodoletta Amarone is an exercise in extraction. The wine is absolutely black. Aromas are concentrated and intense and the wine is equally enormous in the mouth thanks to the ..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $899.00 -
2003 Fattoria Galardi Terra di Lavoro94AGGalardi did a fabulous job with the 2003 Terra di Lavoro in this torrid, challenging vintage. This is a dark, muscular Terra di Lavoro loaded with imposing dark fruit wrapped aroun..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $190.00 -
2003 Imparato Montevetrano94AGThe 2003 Montevetrano is one of the revelations in this tasting. Layers of dark, baritone fruit form the building blocks, followed by suggestions of leather, spices and earthiness ..." Learn MoreAs low as $89.95 -
2004 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Rabaja98AGThe 2004 Barbaresco Rabajà is a total head-turner. In this tasting, its only competition is the Asili Red Label. Even so, the Rabajà is an absolutely captivating, viv..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $449.00 -
2004 Bruno Giacosa Barolo Vigna Croera90AGBruno Giacosa's 2004 Barolo Croera is an excellent choice for drinking over the next decade or so. A pretty, understated wine, the Croera offers lovely balance in a feminine style ..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $380.00 -
2004 Conterno Fantino Barolo Vigna del Gris93AGThe 2004 Barolo Vigna del Gris is gorgeous. Sweet tobacco, autumn leaves, truffles, cedar, leather and spices all meld together in a super-expressive Barolo that is at the early pa..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $135.00 -
2004 Gaja Barbaresco Sori San Lorenzo98AGThe 2004 Sorì San Lorenzo is incredibly sensual and layered in this vintage, almost uncharacteristically so. With time in the glass, some of the more typical brooding notes ..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $599.00 -
2004 Gaja Barbaresco Sori Tildin97AGOne of the biggest surprises in this tasting, the 2004 Sorì Tildìn comes across as imposing and massively structured, with shades of pure power that are more typical ..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $479.00 -
2004 Gaja Sperss Barolo99WSPowerful and structured. Delicate aromas of sandalwood, blackberry, licorice and cherry follow through to a full body, with very chewy tannins and loads of pretty fruit and hints o..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $475.00 -
2004 Lisini Brunello di Montalcino Ugolaia94RPThe 2004 Brunello di Montalcino Ugolaia, from a small old-vine parcel on the estate, floats onto the palate with endless layers of perfumed fruit. Deceptively medium in body, the U..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $165.00 -
2004 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 $1,730.00 -
2004 Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Masseto100AGThe 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 $3,249.00 -
2005 Falesco Montiano92WSVery pretty mineral, blackberry, licorice and dark chocolate aromas follow through to a full-bodied palate, with ultrafine tannins and a gorgeous finish. Merlot. Best from 2008 thr..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $79.95 -
2005 Quintarelli Alzero94AGThe 2005 Alzero is all about finesse. Freshly cut flowers, mint and sweet red berries are laced together in a finessed, racy Alzero loaded with class. Because of its mid-weight str..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $660.00 -
2005 Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Masseto96JSThis is a Masseto that is its own now with balance and harmony. It shows delicate chocolate and berry character with hints of hazelnut. Medium to full body. Long silky finish. Drin..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $2,659.00
