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Aldo Conterno’s 2004 Barolo is simply beautiful. A medium red, it presents a feminine expression of Nebbiolo in its perfumed, spiced red raspberries...... more info |
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Wine Spectator, Oct 31, 2009. ($285) Displays loads of mint, eucalyptus, currant and meat on the nose. Full-bodied, with masses of fruit, yet...... more info |
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The 2006 Tignanello is especially opulent in this vintage. Masses of dark red fruit, scorched earth and sweet oak emerge as this richly-textured...... more info |
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, June 2007 The 2004 Solengo presents gorgeous aromatics followed by super-ripe dark fruit, crushed flowers, herbs,...... more info |
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, May 2010 The estate's 2007 Il Blu is a dark sweeping Tuscan red graced with exquisite dark black cherries, new...... more info |
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The 2001 Barolo Rocche is the most accessible of the single-vineyard Barolos I tasted. A dark translucent ruby, it offers a gorgeous, perfumed nose...... more info |
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Wine Spectator, Web Only 2008 ($80) Intense aromas of blackberry, licorice and black cherry. Full-bodied, with fine tannins and a chewy finish. Has...... more info |
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($81)Offers crushed berries, with flowers and sandalwood. The nose is reserved, but interesting. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a long, long...... more info |
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In recent years, Ciacci’s Toscana Rosso has established itself as one of the finest values in Tuscany, and the 2007 is no exception. Essentially a...... more info |
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The estate’s 2007 Ateo is Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot now that the Sangiovese has been eliminated from the blend. Although the wine is made from...... more info |
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The 2004 Brunello di Montalcino reveals sweet, open aromatics that meld seamlessly into a perfumed core of ripe red fruits. This is one of the more...... more info |
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Clerico's saturated purple-colored 1997 Barolo Pajana offers a classic bouquet (reminiscent of a cross between Mouton and Lafite-Rothschild) of cedar...... more info |