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Producer Wine Vintage Publication Date Score Detail
Private: Boscarelli Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Il Nocio DOCG 2016 Wine Enthusiast 01/03/2020 95
Verbiage

Vibrant, linear and fragrant, this radiant 100% Sangiovese has enticing scents of wild berry, rose, new leather, tobacco and a balsamic whiff of camphor. It’s full bodied but boasts a silky-smooth finesse, delivering red cherry, pomegranate and exotic spice alongside polished, elegant tannins. Fresh acidity keeps it balanced. Drink 2021–2031. KERIN O’KEEFE

Private: Carpineta Fontalpino Private: Montaperto Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione 2016 Wine Spectator 31/12/2019 92
Verbiage

Pomegranate, black cherry, wild thyme and tar aromas and flavors mark this dense, solidly structured red. Sleek yet intense, with a lightly astringent finish. The vibrant acidity carries a lingering essence of fruit. Best from 2021 through 2032. 500 cases made, 200 cases imported. — BS

Private: Carpineta Fontalpino Private: Dofana Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione 2016 Wine Spectator 31/12/2019 90
Verbiage

There is balance and contrast to this red, featuring a soft, delicate attack that boasts cherry, strawberry, iron and underbrush flavors. The back half is tough and dry, with astringent tannins truncating the finish. This should resolve itself in a few years. Sangiovese and Merlot. Best from 2021 through 2030. 2,000 cases made, 200 cases imported. — BS

Private: Carpineta Fontalpino Private: Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG 2016 Wine Spectator 31/12/2019 89
Verbiage

This bright version bursts with black cherry and black currant fruit, along with accents of earth, tobacco and mineral. Elegant and balanced, with a lingering aftertaste. Drink now through 2023. 2,000 cases made. — BS

Poderi Einaudi Dogliani Superiore Vigna Tecc DOCG 2016 Wine Spectator 31/03/2019 92
Verbiage

“Broad, rich and plummy, this Dolcetto’s panoply of black cherry, plum, earth and chocolate flavors is wrapped in a lush texture. This is dense and firm, with a light layer of dark chocolate on the finish. Drink now through 2026. 2,000 cases made.” –BS, Wine Spectator, Mar. 31, 2019

Speri Amarone della Valpolicella Classico “Sant’Urbano” DOCG 2013 Wine Enthusiast 01/03/2019 94
Verbiage

Cellar Selection “Enticing scents of spiced plum, pipe tobacco, crushed mint, new leather and a whiff of smoke come to the forefront. The full-bodied, velvety palate boasts dried cherry, raspberry compote, star anise and a graphite note. Fine-grained tannins provide the firm but elegant framework while fresh acidity keeps it balanced. Drink through 2025.” Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, Mar. 1, 2019

Private: Boscarelli Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Il Nocio DOCG 2015 Wine Enthusiast 01/03/2019 92
Verbiage

“Initially rather shy, this eventually offers aromas of mature black-skinned fruit, pipe tobacco and a whiff of new leather. The enveloping palate evokes dried cherry, prune, clove and a note of star anise alongside polished tannins. Drink through 2023.” -Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, Mar. 1, 2019

Private: Boscarelli Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2015 Wine Enthusiast 01/03/2019 90
Verbiage

“Subtle aromas of ripe forest berry, scorched earth, exotic spice and a balsamic whiff of camphor lead the nose. The linear palate offers dried black cherry, ground pepper and a hint of grilled herb alongside fine-grained tannins.” -Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, Mar. 1, 2019

Private: Boscarelli Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva “Sotto Casa” DOCG 2014 Wine Enthusiast 01/03/2019 94
Verbiage

“Enticing scents of baking spice, pressed violet and wild berry take center stage on this fragrant elegant red. The smooth savory palate doles out juicy black cherry, ripe blackberry and licorice alongside polished fine-grained tannins. Fresh acidity keeps it balanced. Drink through 2026.” -Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, Mar. 1, 2019

Private: Conterno Fantino Private: Barbera d’Alba “Vignota” DOC 2016 Wine Spectator 28/02/2019 92
Verbiage

“Saturated with blackberry, black currant and violet flavors, with a hint of licorice, this red is intense and lively. Finishes with density and a light dusting of tannins. Drink now through 2023.” -B.S., Wine Spectator, Feb. 28, 2019

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