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Blackberries, blueberries and lavender with some sandalwood. Some roses, too. Full-bodied and very tight with linear, racy tannins. I like the intensity and focus. Very cool for a 2017. Drink or hold.” -James Suckling, Jul. 2021

Very fragrant and refreshing with some dried cranberry, rhubarb and citrus on both the nose and palate. Medium-bodied and crisp with some attractive phenolics that give it texture. Drink now.  -James Suckling, Jul. 2021

Aromas of white grapefruit, peach, green apple and lemon grass. It’s light-to medium-bodied, fresh and fruity. Clean finish. Drink now. Screw cap” – James Suckling, Jul. 2021

A generous Sicilian red with lots of ripe red-berry and dark-cherry character, together with aromas and flavors of orange peel and bright spice. Medium body, fine tannins and a fresh, sour-cherry finish. Drink now.

A very pretty, well-balanced white that makes a good introduction to young Sicilian white! Aromas of fresh pears with floral notes and a twist of caper. Medium body with well-poised fruit and acidity, providing a naturally long finish. Drink now.

Exotic spices give way to dusty black cherry and roses as the 2013 Montefalco Sagrantino Collenottolo unfolds in the glass. The contours are silky and pliant, yet with masses of tart raspberry fruit and saline-mineral tones to balance. A coating of fine tannins lingers, though not so much as to get in the way, as purple inner florals, hints of black tea and citrus resonate through the long, lightly structured finale. The inner perfumes here drive the expression, creating a very pretty Sagrantino that should continue to mature gracefully over the course of the next decade. – Eric Guido, Vinous, Aug. 2021

The 2017 Arneto displays a pale golden color and an enticing bouquet that mixes honeyed florals with ripe melon, mangos and candied ginger. Its textures are weighty, almost glycerol-like, yet balance is maintained, as zesty acids and a more savory display of nectarine and tropical florals form toward the close. There’s a structure here that should promote short-term cellaring, but it doesn’t get in the way of the Arneto’s energy as it tapers off mineral-tinged and exotic. This varietal Trebbiano Spoletino would probably benefit from a short decanting. – Eric Guido, Vinous, Aug. 2021

“There’s an earthy edge to the dark cherries on the nose and a slightly rustic acidic lilt on the palate. But there’s no denying the charm of this silky smooth, medium-bodied red with well-integrated tannins and medium length. Drink now.” -James Suckling, Aug. 2021

A sophisticated dessert wine with a complex nose of black tea, smoke and a wide spectrum of dried fruit that extends from citrus to apricot and exotic fruit. It’s as succulent as it is elegant. Wonderful creamy texture, the tea character and discreet acidity balancing the moderate sweetness effortlessly. The finish is a cascade of candied citrus. 500ml bottle. Drink or hold.” -James Suckling, Aug. 2021

Silky-textured with lightly honeyed citrus-peel, floral and mineral notes. Full and well-balanced with plenty of depth and fruit character. Long finish. Drink or hold.  -James Suckling, Aug. 2021