Acclaim

“The 2011 Barolo La Serra is classy and polished to the core. Sweet floral notes meld into kirsch, red cherry and raspberry. This is one of the more floral, lifted Barolos of the vintage, while the structure tends towards the lighter end of the spectrum. Crushed flowers, mint and spices are all laced into the super-expressive finish framed by classically austere La Serra tannins. 2015-2023” – Antonio Galloni, Vinous, March 2015

“Round and succulent, with a supple texture enveloping cherry jam, raspberry pâte de fruit and light black pepper notes, ending with fine length. Drink now. 1,500 cases made.” —B.S., Wine Spectator, Mar. 2015

“Aromas of dark spice, sage, dark berry and espresso waft from the glass. The straightforward palate delivers black currant, raspberry and clove alongside velvety tannins.” – Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, Mar. 2015

“Tobacco, mature plum, espresso and toast aromas lead the nose. The round, full-bodied palate offers dried black cherry, mature blackberry, licorice, black pepper and toasted oak alongside velvety tannins.” – Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, Mar. 2015

“Mid-intensity ruby shade with a nose of dark chocolate, violets, lightly raisined fruit and a hint of savoury herbs. With smooth ripe tannins, this is discreet, with spicy oak at the end and a bitter herb hint to contrast the fruit. Deceptively easy to drink.” – Decanter, Apr. 2015

“Thrilling, rather wild Nerello Mascalese from Michele Faro’s promising estate, high on the northern slopes in Rampante. Spicy, structured and delicious. Feisty, bordering on volatile, but gets away with it. Drink 2015-2017.” – Decanter, Feb. 2015

“This has heft for the vintage, with ample muscle and structure providing support for blackberry and blueberry fruit. Still a bit tight on the finish, but should open over the near term. Drink now through 2018. 12,500 cases made.”—B.S.,Wine Spectator, Mar. 2015

“Expressive aromas of almond pastry and orange peel; excellent depth of fruit. Good acidity, outstanding persistence. A pleasing note of creaminess to finish. Drink 2015-2022.” – Decanter, Feb. 2015

“Costanti’s 2010 Brunello di Montalcino is stunning. Dark, powerful and mysterious in the glass, the 2010 captivates all the senses with its breathtaking beauty and layered, multi-dimensional personality. Lavender, violets, savory herbs, smoke, plums and graphite flow through to the rich, explosive finish. There is a prism-like sense of transparency allied to pure power in the 2010 that is impossible to miss. Readers who can find the 2010 should not hesitate; it is a musthave. While many 2010s are approachable today, the Costanti’s 2010 is not; it is a wine for the cellar. 2018-2035” – Antonio Galloni, Vinous, February 2015

“The 2009 Brunello di Montalcino is every bit as beautiful as it was last year, although it has become quite brooding over the intervening months. Dark, ample and broad, the 2009 boasts superb intensity and balance. The 2009 naturally doesn’t quite have the delineation or vibrancy of the very best vintages, but it is impressive just the same. Best of all, the 2009 is round and sensual to the core, two qualities that make it incredibly delicious today. 2016-2029” – Antonio Galloni, Vinous, February 2015