Selected highlights of stunning cuvees from Italy each worthy of the world’s finest cellars!
Barolo DOCG Riserva : 96/100
An intensely expressive nose, vibrant and deep, with notes of cedar, acacia, vanilla, coconut, dried flowers, and dried red fruits. The palate is beautifully structured and elegant, featuring a pronounced yet high-quality aging process that adds depth, complexity, and dimension. The tannins are powerful yet refined and fresh. This is a remarkable Barolo that would benefit from at least five more years of aging, offering a magnificent drinking window.
Toscana IGT Rosso : 95/100
A highly aromatic nose of raspberries, strawberries, and cedar. This wine demonstrates remarkable balance, skillfully harmonizing freshness, density, and a pleasing tannic structure. It’s a clear example of the successful pursuit of equilibrium.
Toscana IGT Rosso : 93/100
The nose offers an intense and delicate interplay between fruit and floral notes, blending red cherries with dried rose petals. On the palate, a subtle pulpy texture is complemented by dried fruit nuances, providing aromatic complexity. A quintessential representation of Tuscany!
Toscana IGT Rosso : 94/100
A delicate nose of dried roses, followed by red and blue plums, creates a captivating and subtle ensemble. Cedar and roasted hazelnuts evolve next, with a slight acidity adding a refreshing touch. The tannins are elegant, precise, and firm, yet fresh and of high quality. This wine boasts excellent length, with a refined licorice finish enhancing the freshness of the dried fruits. Ideal to enjoy in four years, with significant aging potential.
Toscana IGT Rosso : 96/100
A bouquet of blackcurrants, dried cherries, blueberries, acacia flowers, and cedar. The palate is both fresh and creamy, underscored by prominent but exceptionally elegant aging. Its tannic structure is sleek and refined, lending a sensual character to the wine. A remarkably elegant vintage that could easily become a favorite!
Toscana IGT Rosso : 96/100
An exceptionally fresh nose with floral notes that gracefully enhance the fruitiness. The fruity profile develops progressively, showcasing blackcurrants and blackberries, even hints of cassis cream. The palate is creamy and fresh, dominated by dark berries, while cedar and fresh tobacco emerge in the mid-palate, displaying considerable depth. The final balance is exquisite. Despite its youth, this wine already exhibits superb elegance and would benefit from aging.
Toscana IGT Rosso : 99/100
A strikingly deep aromatic profile from the very first nose, offering fresh floral notes of violets, dried roses, acacia flowers, and peonies, followed by denser nuances of fresh hazelnuts, cedar, and fresh tobacco. The complexity is breathtaking, with vibrant aromatic amplitude. The palate combines density with a creamy, enveloping texture, caressing the palate delicately. The tannins are assertive yet refined, with a powdery texture and intricate layers to savor. A masterpiece! Best enjoyed after 10 years of aging.
Toscana IGT Rosso : 94/100
The nose reveals a bouquet of dried red berries tempered by refreshing cedar notes, adding complexity. The palate highlights red fruits in a harmonious blend of fresh cherries and dried fruit. Tannins bring a lively, structured finish with pronounced relief and energy. A delightful wine with a compelling evolution!
Toscana IGT Rosso : 98/100
While the ripe fruit impresses, the wine’s elegant aging quickly becomes apparent. The tannins are precise and delicate, polished to a silky, fresh finish. Exceptional care is evident in crafting a wine that is both expressive and refined. A remarkable length allows the wine to shine in its youth, while its development potential is extraordinary. Truly an artist’s wine!
Text and photo : Xavier Lacombe
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