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

“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

“Vibrant cherry aromas are backed by notes of leather, crushed kernel bitter and herbs. This is fresh and lively in the mouth, with plenty of great blueberry notes and raspberry freshness.” -Decanter, Mar. 2018

“A beam of pure cherry and blackberry holds court in this linear, juicy red. Balanced and focused, with a long, fruit-filled finish. Drink now through 2020. 9,000 cases made.” –BS, Wine Spectator, Feb. 28, 2018