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ANTINORI,
MARCHESI
Marchesi Antinori makes very elegant and nuanced wines -
especially the Tignanello which is one of the most distinctive and
recognisable of Italian wines. |
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24 |
75cl |
GUADO al
TASSO
Marchesi Antinori
Antonio Galloni -
Even at this very early stage, the 2015 Bolgheri
Superiore Guado al Tasso is magnificent. Fresh and perfumed in the glass,
with striking purity of fruit and exceptional balance, the 2015 is
arrestingly beautiful from the very first taste. Bright red cherry and
raspberry jam are pushed forward. I am struck by the wine's translucent
color and overall level of finesse. Wow! |
2015 |
£84.00 |
AG96
2020-35 |
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30 |
75cl |
TIGNANELLO
Marchesi Antinori
Antonio Galloni -
The highlight in this range,
the exquisite 2014 Tignanello is all about persistence and understated
class.
The aromatics alone are captivating. Sculpted, finely delineated flavours
add to the wine's vivid personality. Because of the challenges posed by the
growing season, the blend leans more heavily toward Cabernet Sauvignon than
is typically the case.
Above all else, though, the 2014 is all about harmony, and there is plenty
of that here.
Unfortunately, production is down 30%. |
2014 |
£75.00 |
AG96
2020-39 |
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BREZZA, GIACOME
Brezza remains one of the most under the radar growers in
Barolo. His Barolos remain medium bodies, with a classic sense of austerity.
These wines are especially recommended for
those of you who love traditionally made Barolo! |
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8 |
75cl |
BAROLO
CANNUBI
G.
Brezza
Antonio Galloni -
The 2010 Barolo
Cannubi wraps around the palate with gorgeous depth and the pure silkiness
that makes this vineyard in the town of Barolo so special. Crushed
flowers, mint, sweet tobacco and dried cherries meld together in a supple,
soft Barolo that should enjoy a long and broad drinking window. With time in
the glass, the wine's structure becomes more apparent, showing what makes
the best Cannubi Barolos so appealing; the combination of structure and
elegance. |
2010 |
£42.00 |
AG94
2015-30 |
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58 |
75cl |
BAROLO
CASTELLERO
G.
Brezza
Antonio Galloni -
Brezza's 2010 Barolo
Castellero offers up a super-classic profile of dried rose petal, anise,
mint, coffee, sweet herbs and dried cherries. A gracious, mid-weight
Barolo, the 2010 stands out for its soft, approachable personality and
impeccable sense of balance. Sweet floral and spice notes linger on the
soft, feminine finish. This is the most ethereal and fleeting of the 2010s.
The Castellero is also a bit less polished and complete than the other
Barolos in the range. |
2010 |
£38.00 |
AG92
2015-30 |
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27 |
75cl |
BAROLO
SARMASSA
G.
Brezza
Antonio Galloni -
Dark cherries, pine,
menthol, liquorice, smoke and underbrush all take shape in the 2010 Barolo
Sarmassa. The darkest and most imposing of the Brezza Barolos, the
Sarmassa is backed up by firm tannins that ensure the wine will drink well
for a number of years. This is the most tightly wound of the Brezza
2010s, so it will require a bit of patience. This is a deep and deeply
satisfying Barolo from Enzo Brezza. In 2010, Brezza did not produce his
top Barolo, Bricco Sarmassa. All the best fruit went into the straight
Sarmassa. |
2010 |
£55.00 |
AG95
2020-35 |
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18 |
75cl |
BAROLO
SARMASSA
G.
Brezza
Antonio Galloni -
Expressive violets,
flowers, mint, tobacco and dried cherries emerge from 2009 Barolo Sarmassa.
Darker and more powerful than the Cannubi, the Sarmassa fills its
broad-shouldered frame beautifully. Sweet herbs, anise and rosemary are
some of the nuances that develop on the intriguing, beguiling finish. The
2009 should be cellared for at least a few years to allow the tannins to
soften. Sarmassa has more clay than Cannubi, which lends depth and richness
to the wine. |
2009 |
£44.00 |
AG92
2014-26 |
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BROVIA
Brovia
remains very much an 'well kept secret' for Barolo fans, despite the
obvious quality of its wines and great reviews from respected critics,
such as Antonio Galloni, who notes:
“I can’t say enough good things
about the Brovia family and what they have accomplished over the years,
but especially over the last decade or so, which has seen them jump into
the upper echelon of Barolo producers”. |
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7 |
75cl |
BAROLO CA'
MIA
Brovia
Antonio Galloni -
The 2007 Barolo Ca’ Mia explodes
from the glass with ripe dark fruit, smoke, incense, menthol, spices and
tar. There is an exotic quality to the Ca’ Mia that is totally
intriguing. Here, too, the richness of the year provides a lovely foil
to the firm, underlying structural components that are very much present.
The pointed finish gives the wine tons of drive and sheer energy. This is a
striking Serralunga Barolo. |
2007 |
£54.00 |
AG95+
2017-32 |
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4 |
75cl |
BAROLO
ROCCHE di CASTIGLIONE
Brovia
Antonio Galloni -
Brovia's 2010 Barolo Rocche di
Castiglione is a classic in the making. An open, expressive Rocche bouquet,
firm yet silky tannins and chiseled fruit are the signatures. Veins of
brilliant acidity and insistent tannin give the 2010 much of its energy and
overall tension. This mid-weight, super-polished Barolo will provide
readers with exceptional drinking for many years to come. |
2010 |
£94.00 |
AG96+
2020-40 |
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8 |
75cl |
BAROLO
GARBLET SUE
Brovia
Antonio Galloni -
The 2007 Barolo Garblet Sue’
is another stunning wine. This vineyard seldom yields wines without firm
tannins and slightly angular contours, so the even warmth of the year is
especially beneficial here. Smoke, tar, iron, roses and dark red fruit are
woven together in a muscular, virile style that is striking. The finish
shows fabulous intensity, drive and focus, virtually covering the
tannins. It is simply dazzling. |
2007 |
£51.00 |
AG95
2017-32 |
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CASANOVA DI NERI
A TOP estate making top-quality
full-flavoured Brunello's. |
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4 |
75cl |
BRUNELLO
di MONTALCINO
Casanova di Neri
Antonio Galloni
- .The 2007 Brunello di Montalcino bursts from the glass with freshly cut
flowers, violets, leather, liquorice and black cherries. Firm underlying
tannins lend vibrancy to the voluptuous fruit. The Casanova di Neri straight
bottling - sometimes referred to as the "white label" - is made from some of
the estate's cooler sites. In 2007 the wine has more depth, fruit and
overall harmony than is typically the case. Bright acidity frames the
long, polished finish. In short, this is a fabulous wine from Giacomo Neri.
Along with the 2006, the 2007 is one the best and most complete vintages I
can remember tasting in some time. Most importantly of all, though, it is
flat-out delicious. |
2007 |
£45.00 |
AG93
2015-27 |
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CASTELLO DI NEIVE
A
"good-value"
estate making excellent full-flavoured Barbaresco's |
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2 |
75cl |
BARBARESCO
"Albesani Santa Stefano"
Castello Di Neive
Antonio Galloni -
Freshly cut flowers, rose petals, red berries, liquorice, mint and spices
flesh out in the 2010 Barbaresco Albesani Santo Stefano. With time in the
glass, the 2010 blossoms beautifully. Intensely perfumed and layered, the
2010 boasts gorgeous inner sweetness and fabulous balance. Today the
2010 is firing on all cylinders. The pedigree of this great site comes
through in spades. |
2010 |
£32.00 |
AG94
2016-30BIN END
Price |
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3 |
75cl |
BARBARESCO
"Albesani Santa Stefano"
Castello Di Neive
Antonio Galloni - The 2007
Barbaresco Albesani Santo Stefano shows the weight and richness that is
typical of this south-facing site in Neive. A rich fabric of dark fruit,
fresh roses, new leather and menthol completely cover the palate. The
Santo Stefano is impeccable in its generous, enveloping fruit. The intensity
and sheer depth of the fruit manages to virtually bury the tannins, but
they are there. As delicious as this is today, it will be even better in a
few years- time. |
2007 |
£38.00 |
AG95
2015-27BIN END
Price |
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COL D'ORCIA
Antonio Galloni -
When all is said and done, Col
d'Orcia might have produced not just one of the wines of the 2008 vintage,
but possibly two. Proprietor Francesco Marone Cinzano and his team, led by
long-time estate manager Edoardo Virano, have done a magnificent job with
these wines. |
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54 |
75cl |
BRUNELLO
di MONTALCINO
Col d'Orcia
Antonio Galloni -
Sweet rich, lush and layered, yet also remarkably light on its feet, the
2008 Brunello di Montalcino dazzles from start to finish. Sweet roses, red
berries, flowers, mint and orange peel all take an appearance in this
utterly impeccable polished Brunello I imagine the 2008 will still be a
special wine at age 30. The aromas are naturally still quite primary, so
some cellaring is advisable. The brutal August hailstorm took with it a full
40% of the production, but left behind a strikingly beautiful Brunello
endowed with seemingly endless layers of fruit and fabulous overall balance. |
2008 |
£37.00 |
AG94
2016-38 |
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GIACOMO FENOCCHIO
With vineyards in the heart of
Barolo production zone, the Fenocchio estate has produced wines for over
five generations, following family traditions handed down from father to
son.
Before the Second World War the wine was sold principally in local markets,
but new energy arrived with Giacomo Fenocchio as he acquired new vineyard
holdings in 1964. |
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32 |
75cl |
BAROLO
Giacomo Fenocchio
Richard Hemming, jancisrobinson.com -
Juicy black bramble fruit with a charred beef edge. There's oak
scent here too, lending a delicious cinnamon and clove spice.
Serious structure with boisterous acidity cutting through the
tannin. Smoky on the finish, and beautifully complex.
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2011 |
£27.00 |
RH18/20
2017-35 |
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28 |
75cl |
BAROLO
BUSSIA
Giacomo Fenocchio
James Suckling -
Walnut,
berry and milk chocolate character on the nose and palate.
Full and chewy with round and soft tannins
and a savoury finish. |
2011 |
£33.00 |
JS92
2017-26 |
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21 |
75cl |
BAROLO
VILLERO
Giacomo Fenocchio
James Suckling -
A
refined
and incredibly balanced wine with cedar, berry and milk chocolate character.
Full-bodied yet so silky and beautiful. Hard not to drink now. |
2011 |
£38.00 |
JS95
2016-27 |
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IMPARATO, SILVIA
RP/Antonio Galloni
- Proprietor Silvia Imparato is one of the early pioneers in the
world of Campanian oenology.
She has enlisted the help of consulting oenologist Riccardo
Cotarella, and together they have created
Montevetrano, the wine that launched Campania in a big way
around the world. |
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3 |
75cl |
MONTEVETRANO
Imparato, Silvia
Antonio Galloni -
The 2010
Montevetrano is flat-out gorgeous. Vibrant, floral aromatics
lead to layers of beautifully delineated fruit in this finely
sculpted chiselled Montevetrano. A wine of extraordinary
beauty, the 2010 impresses for its clarity and nuance. I
don’t think I have ever tasted a young Montevetrano with this
much pure silkiness and finesse. There is a level of precision
and delineation in the 2010 that is truly marvellous. I can’t
wait to see how it ages. The 2010 is also notable for a much
higher percentage of Aglianico (30%) than has been common in the
past, while the international varieties are less prominent in
the blend. In 2010 Montevetrano is 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30%
Aglianico and 20% Merlot, which means the Cabernet Sauvignon now
plays a much smaller role in the blend. |
2010 |
£41.00 |
AG96
2016-26BIN END
Price |
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5 |
75cl |
MONTEVETRANO
Imparato, Silvia
Antonio Galloni -
Dark berries, plums,
espresso and spices come to life in the 2000 Montevetrano.
Stylistically the 2000 emphasizes a soft, seamless expression of
fruit over well-articulated aromatics. Though not the most
complex Montevetrano, the 2000 impresses for its remarkable
harmony, integration and sheer opulence, all of which make
it a terrific vintage for drinking now and over the next decade. |
2000 |
£34.00 |
AG93
2013-24BIN END
Price |
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ISOLE e OLENA
RP/Antonio Galloni
- Isole e Olena seems to fly under the radar, but insiders know
better. Proprietor Paolo De Marchi crafts some of the most
engaging wines in all of Tuscany, and Italy for that matter. |
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4 |
75cl |
CEPPARELLO
Isole e Olena
Antonio Galloni -
The 2013
Cepparello is superb. Polished, silky nuanced and
exceptionally beautiful, the 2013 exudes freshness and energy
from start to finish. Succulent red cherry, plum, lavender and
rose petal are some of the signatures. Aging in French oak
shapes the wine nicely without marking it excessively.
The purity of the flavours is striking. This is an especially
cool, savoury Cepparello built on finesse and persistence rather
than power.
I can't wait to see how it ages. |
2013 |
£44.00 |
AG96
2020-38BIN END
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