Sicily, Italy

Gaja

Barbaresco Nebbiolo

I had a bottle of this tonight at a restaurant in New York. It’s showed delicious notes of raspberries, violet, and some orange peel. It was a little bit open knit for such a young vintage, perhaps not as complex and structured as I would expect, which makes this a “drink now” proposition imo. — 18 days ago

Vino, Andrew and 1 other liked this

Tenuta Il Poggione

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2015

Jan A
9.4

Will improve further with some additional cellar time — 10 days ago

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Gaja

Ca'Marcanda Promis Toscana Sangiovese Blend 2019

Smooth and gentle, with a prominent nose of crisp red fruit, somewhat dark, with strawberries, pencil shavings/graphite, with some notes of blood orange rind, maybe some coffee and a hint of vanilla and iron. Deep garnet color, with hints of purple to the edges. Palate is somewhat meaty after some time and air, with well integrated tannins, — 21 days ago

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Marchesi Antinori

Guado al Tasso Bolgheri Superiore Red Bordeaux Blend 2015

NY wine spectator event — 14 days ago

Juan, Shay and 10 others liked this

Marchesi Antinori

Villa Antinori Toscana Sangiovese Blend 2022

A gift from Malin. So much vanilla it tastes like a red and white chupa chup lollipop 🍭 and in a very good way. Hints of orange peel. Smooth but with a dry finish. — a month ago

Norman, David and 1 other liked this

Valdicava

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2009

Dark and murky ruby color with a slight garnet rim. Aromas of leather, ripe black cherry and a good deal of barnyard funk. Flavors of earth, coffee, mushrooms with a very slight amount of dried black cherry fruit. Finish is a bit bitter but the wine is still well balanced. Exceptionally tertiary with well softened tannins. Frankly, this wine was fine (if you can accept the lower fruit levels) but I was (it was not flawed) honestly expecting more from this highly regarded producer. — 8 days ago

Marchesi de' Frescobaldi

Castelgiocondo Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2019

Huge producer but all organic. Cranberry, cherry, orange peel, tobacco leaf, carob, perfect smidge of VA to keep things interesting. Ripe, tactile tannins. Touch hot at 14.5%. Drink or hold with or without food. I preferred the balance of this on day 2. — 21 days ago

Tom, Sagee and 3 others liked this

Tenuta San Guido

Bolgheri Sassicaia Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc 2021

Big wine but wayyy too young 96++/100 — 7 days ago

Juan, Shay and 15 others liked this

Castello di Monsanto

Riserva Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2021

Really enjoyed this with spaghetti bolognese — 10 days ago

Tenuta dell'Ornellaia

Bolgheri Red Bordeaux Blend 2021

Excellent Italian at Carbone. Let her breathe. — 22 days ago

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G.D. Vajra

Albe Barolo Nebbiolo 2021

Fr. Austin’s visit! — a month ago

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Dave

Dave

Very good 👍

Azienda Agricola Fontodi

Flaccianello della Pieve Colli Toscana Centrale Sangiovese 2010

One of my favourite wines. This was still so young...will go on for years. Beautiful wine — 22 days ago

Dave, Dick and 27 others liked this
ESF

ESF

great pull

Masseto

Toscana Merlot 2012

There really is something special with the mix of merlot and Italy. Round and smooth but with strong earthy kick. Enjoyed over several baseball games but best within first 2-3 hours. — 25 days ago

Dave, Tom and 14 others liked this

Emidio Pepe

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2004

Showing so beautifully right now. Density and purity of dark berry fruit, olive wood smoke, sage and thyme notes. Terrific.  — a month ago

Jeroen, Zach and 3 others liked this
Zach D

Zach D

A bucket list wine for me; cheers

Montevertine

Le Pergole Torte Sangiovese 2006

Balanced herbs and fruit shine with bay leaf. Still a lot of power. — a month ago

Andrew, Scott@Mister and 5 others liked this

Ruffino

Riserva Ducale Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2020

I’m a fan of this Chianti Classico. 5-yr old showing well and a smooth finish. Probably could even improve with more years in the bottle. — 25 days ago

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