2018 Italian Wine

The Altesino 2018 Brunello di Montalcino is an especially graceful wine with tart fruit, clean mineral lines and a mid-weight approach. Like other wines from this vintage, the 2018s are more accessible than, say, the 2016s or... Read More

This powerful red is hallmarked by forthcoming aromas of black cherry, blackberry, iron, tar and tobacco. Burly tannins prowl in the background as this unfurls to a long, detailed finish. Balanced in a broad-shouldered way.... Read More

Intense and young color. On the nose, Tenuta Nuova 2020 exhibits its full complexity, commencing with cloves, laurel and wild blackberries before progressing to fragrances of almonds and cherry. In the mouth it is full-bodied... Read More

Ruby red wine, tending to a very lively garnet. It has an intense and persistent, ample and ethereal scent. Small ripe red fruits are highlighted together with spicy notes. On the palate the tannins are balanced and soft with... Read More

A special single-vineyard wine with origins in one of the more remote, wild and beautiful corners of Montalcino, this is one of the true treats of the appellation. The Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona 2018 Brunello di Montalcino... Read More

Intense and concentrated ruby red color. Fine and elegant bouquet, characterized by ripe red fruit and floral notes accompanied by hints of spices. The sip brings out all its freshness, balanced by very well integrated tannins.... Read More

The nose starts at a café, with espresso and a cherry vanilla scone, before heading outside to a field of wild herbs. On the elegant palate, enduring notes of mocha and cherry are balanced by a spiced, medicinal undertone.... Read More

This Aglianico is surprisingly approachable in its youth. A pretty, fruit-driven nose is followed by a full-bodied palate of dark berry fruit and minty herb leading up to a firm, tannic-filled finish.

A wine of two parts, offering a nose of restraint before a judiciously endowed, nicely weighted palate of savoriness and ample freshness. Far from a blockbuster, yet mitigating this to an extent with a chord of freshness, cherry... Read More

Color: Intense ruby red with granite reflections.

It has an intense aroma, characterised by notes of ripe plum, morello cherry and cherry. There are clear notes of liquorice, carob and black peppercorns.

The wine boasts a fresh... Read More

Tomaiolo Chianti Classico Riserva is a bright ruby red color with an intense and characteristic bouquet, fruity with a violet fragrance. Dry and harmonious with notes of dark chocolate and black cherries. Ideal with grilled meat... Read More

Some musky undertones to the dried lavender, currants, sour cherries and chocolate. Full body with chalky tannins. A little rustic at the moment but will soften. Try in 2024.