Acclaim

“A fascinatingly historic property, tracing its roots back to 1023. Its vineyards are to the northeast of Montalcino, in the locality of I Cottimelli. This predominately east-facing site is relatively cool, as vines take in the gentler morning sun. Woodland violets, rosehip and herbal tea aromas unfold slowly, with dark tones of strawberry, mineral and cinnamon chiming in on the palate. Powerful tannins dominate at the moment, and will need time to unwind.” -Decanter, Mar. 2018

“Bright and juicy, this is packed with cherry, strawberry, floral and mineral aromas and flavors. Linear in shape and tightly wound, yet very pure, with a long, detailed aftertaste that pulls all the elements together. Best from 2021 through 2040. 350 cases imported.” –BS, Wine Spectator, Mar. 1, 2018

“2013 was much cooler than preceding vintages, and Andrea waited until the beginning of October to harvest. He says it was a good year with plenty of structure, but felt it didn’t have the longevity to merit making a Riserva. Indeed, rather than a voluble powerhouse this is an understated beauty. Tight and linear with lifted florals and a hint of orange, it has mouthwatering acidity and superb freshness, and will appeal to those who prize finesse.” -Decanter, Mar. 2018

“Andrea Costanti decided not to bottle a Brunello in the cool, rainy 2014 vintage, declassifying the fruit into Vermiglio, a label he used in the 1990s and brought back for this wine. The fruit has a wonderful sappy quality that carries all across the palate, remaining balanced as it picks up hints of warm spice and sun-ripened cherry tomato. Charming and accessible now, it has the substance and freshness to improve over the next several years.” – Wine & Spirits, Mar. 1, 2018

“Located at 850m on the eastern slopes of Etna, 100-120 year old pre-phylloxera Carricante vines give precise, stony, mineral flavours from volcanic soils, freshened by intense diurnal temperature swings. Lees-stirring and ageing in bottle has added to the classy, refined and ageworthy style” -Decanter, Mar. 2018

“Dark golden amber. Pungent grapefruit jelly, orange peel, caramel and honey notes on the captivating nose. Rich and creamy on entry, then lighter and lively thanks to an underpinning of fresh minerality. Caramel and sweet notes last and last. Made with 100% Nasco, this is a famous, multiple-award-winning wine, the charms of which have almost always escaped me; not so in this vintage. One of the very best versions of Latinias ever.” – Ian D’Agata, VInous, Mar. 2018

“Bright dark red. Perfumed aromas of strawberry and sweet herbs. Enters rich and ripe, then turns more austere; a steely backbone provides support and cut to the ripe fruit flavors. Finishes long and clean, with good mineral undertone.” – Ian D’Agata, VInous, Mar. 2018

“Bright red. Aromas and flavors of juicy red fruit and dark berries are complemented by fresh and clean inky and graphite nuances. Simple and easygoing but very enjoyable and fun to drink.” – Ian D’Agata, VInous, Mar. 2018

“An elegant, medium- to full-bodied red, with fine tannins married to flavors of dried strawberry and baked black cherry fruit, fig cake and dried thyme, revealing an underpinning of fresh, loamy earth. Creamy finish. Drink now through 2023.”  -A.N., Wine Spectator, Feb. 2018

“Dark straw-yellow. Intense notes of anise, rosemary and sage complicate crushed rocks and licorice. Fresh hints of cut grass and more licorice add complexity to the apricot and peach flavors. Finishes long, with a youthfully chewy note. The 2016 vintage strikes me as being an especially good one for Cala Silente.” – Ian D’Agata, VInous, Mar. 2018