Acclaim

“The 2014 Barolo Vigna del Gris is deep, unctuous and surprisingly concentrated for this wine, which so often tends to be on the lighter side. The combination of intensely ripe fruit and sweet, ripe tannins gives the Gris its exotic, alluring personality. In 2014, the Gris shows a spiced, balsamic-infused profile that is unusual for this wine.”  -Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Feb. 2018

“The 2014 Barolo Mosconi is laced with the essence of smoke, gravel, mocha, melted road tar, plum, lavender and licorice. Ample and broad on the palate, with striking aromatic intensity, it is a wonderfully complete Barolo. Like all of the 2014s here, the Mosconi is distinguished by silky, super-polished tannins. There is much to like in this exotic, compelling Barolo from Conterno-Fantino.”  -Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Feb. 2018

“Einaudi’s 2014 Barolo Cannubi shows the more finessed side of the year. Crushed flowers and sweet red berry fruit are pushed forward. The 2014 is medium-bodied, gracious and approachable for a young Barolo and reflects the pure sensuality of Cannubi.”  -Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Feb. 2018

“The 2014 Barolo Terlo Vigna Costa Grimaldi is the most powerful, virile Barolo in the Einaudi range. Beams of tannin and an ample, burly frame give the Costa Grimaldi its distinctive feel. The dark cherry, leather and tobacco flavors are backed by considerable power. Readers should plan on giving the 2014 at least a few years in bottle, as the tannins are formidable at this stage.”  -Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Feb. 2018

“This mouthwatering red is bright, with violet and blackberry notes. Features lively acidity that drives the flavors to a tangy conclusion. Drink now through 2020.”  -B.S., Wine Spectator, Feb. 2018

“This wine represents a pure expression of Sangiovese. The 2013 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Il Nocio is a broad and compelling red wine with an interesting sense of volume and length. The wine’s mouthfeel is like an hourglass, with a moment of largeness followed by a pause and then more volume once again on the close. Aromas include dried cherry fruit, blackberry and moist earth.” -Monica Launer, Wine Advocate, Jan. 31, 2018

“The 2012 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Il Nocio comes from a warm vintage and offers a thick sense of richness and texture as a result. The Il Nocio vineyard is approximately 1.5 hectares in size and produces 5,000 bottles on average. (The 2017 vintage, on the other hand, will only make 1,000 bottles if the wine is made at all.) This is a sturdy and full wine with pretty tones of ripe fruit, leather and spice.” -Monica Launer, Wine Advocate, Jan. 31, 2018

“Boscarelli’s 2013 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano opens to a dark ruby color with garnet highlights. The wine is based on Sangiovese but has smaller parts Canaiolo and Colorino in the blend. The Colorino gives the wine its attractive color and the Canaiolo provides some of the tannic power. Like Sangiovese, this Tuscan grape needs to be fully ripe in order to iron out any residual astringency. This is not always easy in a cool vintage like 2013. The bouquet here offers wild berry aromas with grilled herb and licorice.” -Monica Launer, Wine Advocate, Jan. 31, 2018

“The 2013 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva ages in large oak casks for six months longer than the normal Vino Nobile. It also sees an additional six months of bottle aging before its commercial release. This wine is mostly Sangiovese with some Colorino added into the blend (the Canaiolo has been removed). This is an austere and spicy red wine with crunchy fruit and a long finish. It delivers red cherry, blueberry and clove. The 2013 vintage needs another year or so before it opens.” -Monica Launer, Wine Advocate, Jan. 31, 2018

“This is a more accessible vintage with a sweet and chewy quality of fruit. The 2012 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva is a full and thickly layered wine with dark cherry, prune and dried blackberry aromas. There is a point of jammy sweetness on the close with spice, leather and bitter chocolate at the back.” -Monica Launer, Wine Advocate, Jan. 31, 2018