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Producer Wine Vintage Publication Date Score Detail
Private: Conterno Fantino Private: Barolo Mosconi “Vigna Ped” DOCG 2011 James Suckling 01/04/2015 94
Verbiage

“A juicy red with a full body, spice and dried fruit character. Full and balanced with delicious fruit and a fresh finish. So hard not to drink now but better in 2018. Like it slightly better than 2010.” – James Suckling, Apr. 2015

Conti Costanti Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2010 Wine Enthusiast 01/04/2015 96
Verbiage

Cellar Selection “Aromas of menthol, leather, pressed violet, forest floor and woodland berry lead off this intense Brunello. The firm, delicious palate offers dried red cherry, crushed raspberry, ground white pepper and licorice alongside a backbone of assertive but fine-grained tannins and racy acidity. It’s impeccably balanced and elegant but still young, so give it time to develop to its full potential. Drink 2020–2035.” -Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast May 2015

Poderi Einaudi Barolo Cannubi DOCG 2011 James Suckling 01/04/2015 96
Verbiage

“A dense and velvety red with lots of chocolate, berry and spice character. Hints of mushroom too. Full body. Chewy and rich finish. Needs four to five years to soften. Great richness. Wonderful Cannubi.” – James Suckling, Apr. 2015

Poderi Einaudi Barolo Cannubi DOCG 2010 Decanter 01/04/2015 91
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“Ripe summer fruit pudding aromas – bright and delicious. Very good balance with perky acidity and cherry flavors that last and last. A bright mineral overlay surfaces at the back.” – Decanter, Apr. 2015

Fantini Casale Vecchio Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOCG 2013 Wine Spectator 01/04/2015 88
Verbiage

“A stylish, medium-bodied red, with oak-laced flavors of boysenberry, mocha, gumdrop and smoke, backed by lightly chewy and supple tannins. Drink now through 2020. 20,000 cases made.” –AN, Wine Spectator Apr. 30, 2015

Fuligni Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2010 Wine Enthusiast 01/04/2015 96
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Cellar Selection “This opens with aromas of blue flower, red berry, menthol and baking spice. The delicious palate delivers juicy red cherry, crushed plum, cinnamon, white pepper and mineral. Impeccably balanced with polished tannins and freshness, it impresses for its combination of intensity and elegance. Drink 2018-2028.” Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, Apr. 2015

Fuligni Rosso di Montalcino Ginestreto DOC 2012 Decanter 01/04/2015 90
Verbiage

“Sweet and perfumed nose of green pepper, anise and tarragon. Sweet, lush and full palate with notes of seasoned wood and leather. A very different but really attractive expression of Montalcino.” – Decanter, Apr. 2015

Le Casematte Faro DOC 2012 Wine Enthusiast 01/04/2015 94
Verbiage

Editor’s Choice “A blend of Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio, Nocera and Nero d’Avola, this polished wine conveys earthy aromas including violet, ripe berry, leather, game and baking spice. The savory palate doles out juicy black cherry, ripe raspberry, licorice, cinnamon and clove alongside firm, fine-grained tannins. Drink 2016–2020.” -Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, Apr. 1, 2015

Marcarini Barolo Brunate DOCG 2011 James Suckling 01/04/2015 94
Verbiage

“A rich and flavorful red with plum, dried orange peel and a chocolate finish. Full body, round tannins and a savory finish. Better in 2018.” – James Suckling, Apr. 2015

Marcarini Barolo La Serra DOCG 2011 James Suckling 01/04/2015 94
Verbiage

“A red with a beautiful depth of fruit plus orange peel and walnut character. Full body, round tannins and a clean finish. Needs time to soften. Better in 2018.” – James Suckling, Apr. 2015

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