Antonio Galloni Wine Advocate 94 Points

The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino graces the palate with exquisite layers of crushed flowers, tobacco,...

The 2008 Barbaresco Duemilaotto is a pretty, soft wine best suited to near-term drinking. It shows lovely suppleness in its expressive bouquet, radiant...

"This full, thick Amarone offers masses of ripe fruit and fresh herbs, with velvety tannins. Turns to black pepper and fruit on the finish. Should age...

Ethereal bouquet, intense tar with notes of dried flowers and a hint of mineral. Rich, yet balanced on the palate with deep red berry flavors, sturdy tannins...

80% Corvina & 20% Rondinella--Deep dark ruby with a violet rim. Notes of black and sour cherries, berries, spices and dried fruit. The palate is creamy...

"The 2006 Il Blu (50% Sangiovese, 45% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon) is a striking wine loaded with vibrant dark cherries, violets, sweet spices...

Was $114.99--Rocca's 2001 Barbaresco Coparossa shows a rich dark ruby color, along with licorice, balsam, toasted oak, and dark fruit flavors, all wrapped...

"Wonderful aromas of chocolate, crushed berries and raspberries, with vanilla and toasted oak undertones. Full-bodied, with deliciously ripe fruit and...

"The 2005 Brunello di Montalcino is surprisingly dark in profile for this bottling. A sweet, Pinot-like bouquet leads to perfumed black cherries,...

"Very ripe and intense on the nose, with prune, licorice, blackberry and flowers. Full-bodied, with chewy tannins and a long, powerful finish that offers...

Dried dark fruits on the nose, with Indian spices and cedar. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins, well-integrated fruit and a polished, tannic mouthfeel.

Typical aromas of ripe fruit, fruit preserve and cherry are immediately perceived on first olfactory examination. Particularly striking is the incredible...

Shows deep dark fruit, black cherry, and hints of spice. It’s full and soft with a long and persistent finish. Pairs well with traditional Piemonte...

Saturated deep red-ruby. Superripe aromas of plum, dried herbs, smoke and graphite, with an almost port-like chocolate character and a medicinal austerity....

94 Points - Wine Spectator Magazine:
"There's richness and power here, yet this is also tightly wound, with a mineral undercurrent. Black cherry,...

Was $119.99--Shows a very ripe nose, with rose, berry and hints of meat. Full-bodied and powerful, with chewy tannins and a long, long finish. Massive...

Cherry, red berries, menthol and a whiff of marzipan on the nose and palate. Firm, harmonious acidity gives this wine lovely vinosity and elegance, with...

The 2007 Barolo Gattera is nicely balanced although it is the most linear of the single-vineyard Baroli in this lineup. Crushed flowers, mint and ripe...

"Good deep red. Sexy nose offers raspberry, spices, dried rose, cassis and minerals; reminded me of a top Pauillac. Then suave, complex and energetic...

Shows loads of dried berries on the nose, with flowers. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a long, citrusy, fruity aftertaste. A little tart now, but...

Shows off beautiful oak underpinnings amidst a matrix of black and red berry fruits, tobacco, spice, light cocoa, espresso and black olive notes.

Produced in very limited quantities, using age old vinification methods, Lenotti’s Amarone is a wine to be savored. This is one of those gems which...

Surprisingly low acid for an Italian red, perhaps attributable to it being a super Tuscan style blend. Rich berry flavors with typical earthy undertones....

Righetti's wines exhibit an exceptional balance between fruit, wood aging, acidity and alcohol. The result is a line of wines that have good aging potential,...

"The 2007 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Costasera emerges from the glass with intricate layers of sweet, perfumed fruit. Flowers, berries and spices...

"Superfresh and focused, delivering pure flavors of blackberry, black currant, violet and mineral, with a hint of tar. It's all backed by refined tannins...

Barbaresco Basarin shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing, refined...

"The 2007 Barbaresco Serra is simply beautiful. Fresh, floral aromatics and high-tone red berries come together in a rich, sensual style. This...

Nose of dried flowers and then dark fruits. Goes to licorice too. Full body, with velvety tannins and intense blueberries and dark chocolate. Long and...

96 Points James Suckling: This is a very rich Sangiovese on the nose with dried black cherries and strawberries. Lots of dark chocolate too. Loads...

Aromas of crushed dark fruits, dried mushroom and dried rose follow through to a full body, with velvety tannins and a long finish. There's wonderful...

90 Points Wine Spectator: "Ripe berry and plum aromas, with hints of spices, lead to a full-bodied palate, with sweet fruit and hints of vanilla,...

"Gourgeous aromas of blackberry, currant, raspberry and just a hint of toasty oak and coffee. Full-bodied, with super-velvety tannins and wonderful balance....

Deep purple-tinged ruby. Grapey, deep aromas of stewed plum, raisin, date and cocoa explode from the glass. Rich, smooth and very dense, with wonderfully...

James Suckling This is so structured. Stunning. Decadent aromas of plum and roasted meat, then turns to toffee, follows through to a full body, with...

This is packed, though in a compact, slight build. Enticing black cherry, black currant, menthol and licorice flavors come together with dense, ripe tannins....

97 points James Suckling: "Love the nose on this with blackberries, sweet tobacco, blueberries. Full body, with soft and silky tannins and a light jammy...