Acclaim

“Light-bodied and zippy, this minerally white offers well-meshed flavors of kiwifruit, slivered almond and spring blossom. Lithe and citrusy on the racy finish. Drink now through 2022.” -A.N., Wine Spectator Dec. 15, 2017

“Tarry on the nose at first, but then opening into a lovely range of dried mint, tea rose, sun-dried cherry and red licorice notes, with a frame of light, sculpted tannins. Bright and lithe, showing spice and graphite hints on the finish. Drink now through 2022.” -A.N., Wine Spectator Dec. 15, 2017

“Made with organic grapes, this opens with aromas of black-skinned berry, porcini mushroom and a hint of nutmeg. The juicy, mouthwatering palate delivers fleshy black cherry, licorice and white pepper alongside velvety tannins. Enjoy through 2020.” – Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, Dec. 2017

“This wine’s autumnal notes of dried leaves and fresh mushroom accent its spicy, tobacco-scented side while firm tannins stand in the way of the fruit. Yet the wine feels poised and elegant, wanting only time in the cellar to let the fruit emerge.” – Wine & Spirits, Dec. 1, 2017

“Sorì Ginestra leads off an impressive set of 2013 releases from Conterno Fantino, balancing Monforte’s brawny tannins with fresh ripe cherry and plum fruit. Those flavors get a lift from notes of licorice, sage and anise, as well as a lively acidity that propels the flavors through a long, energetic finish. This should age well.” – Wine & Spirits, Dec. 1, 2017

“High-toned notes of mint and bay leaf accent this wine’s fresh red-berry flavors. It gains notes of tobacco and licorice as the dense, clay-like tannins begin to recede and those primary fruit flavors extend into a spicy and savory finish.” – Wine & Spirits, Dec. 1, 2017

“Dense, muscular tannins hem in this wine’s vibrant red-berry flavors while notes of warm baking spice and cacao nib lend a dark and brooding character. A powerful wine, it needs at least five years in the cellar to reveal its brighter, more lifted side.” – Wine & Spirits, Dec. 1, 2017

“Alluring aromas of beeswax, white spring flower and acacia float from the glass. On the vibrant palate, crisp acidity offsets yellow apple, Anjou pear and nectarine while the slightest hint of paraffin graces the dry finish.” – Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, Dec. 2017

“Andrea Costanti selected his best barrels of Brunello to craft a 2010 Riserva that’s exciting in its nervy intensity. Scents of lavender and violet lead into flavors of black cherry, plum and sweet spice that wash across the palate in waves, energized by brisk acidity. The flavors feel seamless, woven together by cool tannins, polished by 18 months in tonneaux and an equal amount of time in large Slavonian botti. Elegant and complex now, it has the freshness and structure to improve for many years to come.” – Wine & Spirits, Dec. 1, 2017

“Notes of dark spice and damp leaves surround this wine’s woodland berry and cherry flavors. Its fruit density is a product of 47-year-old vines, the spice notes picked up during a year in barriques followed by two more in large Slavonian oak casks. The tight tannins begin to recede after a few hours in the glass, the fruit surging up with a taut, vibrant feel.” – Wine & Spirits, Dec. 1, 2017