Italy

90 Points Decanter"Stewed plums on the nose with black olive and cinnamon. Rich, ripe tannins with balancing acidity." Vinous Reverie NotesWinemaker: This wine is our standard-bearer and represents the maximum expression of volcanic wine from the...

91 points Wine Spectator"This finely-meshed white is enlivened by mouthwatering acidity and a minerally underpinning, showing flavors of yellow melon, fresh tarragon, lemon curd and fleur de sel riding the creamy texture and lingering on the finish...

91 points Falstaff"Brilliant ruby red with a radiant core. Opens the nose with noble leather nuances, ripe cherries, rose hips, also slightly after strawberry jam. Initially shows a lot of sweet enamel on the palate, with lots of handy tannins, appears...

Jancis Robinson"A Ruché with passito, or dried, grapes and more interesting than many Amarone.This has bags of character. Impenetrable dark ruby. Notes of dark cherry and orange marmalade on the nose. The passito method used here...

92 points Wine Enthusiast"Inviting aromas of ripe stone fruit, honeysuckle and jasmine waft out of the glass. The bright, lightly foaming palate offers creamy white peach, apricot and a hint of orange zest alongside fresh acidity." Vinous Reverie...

Jancis Robinson"Lustrous mid ruby. Firm, spicy nose with lift. Cherry fruit with a hint of rose petal. The whole is well integrated on the nose. Smokey and inky hints. Succulent red fruit palate and just a suggestion of rose petals. Gorgeous, vibrant...

Vinous Reverie NotesFrom its perch at the top of the world, Dama del Rovere sets itself apart from the Soave masses with high-altitude vineyards, strict attention to yields and vibrant, character-rich white wines that are the benchmarks of quality for...

97 points Falstaff"Bright ruby colour. Riveting nose with exquisite spicy notes, cinnamon blossom and clove, followed by cassis and damson. Full-bodied and vibrant, revealing many layers of vivid tannin followed by bags of juicy berries." 95 points Wine...

99 points Vinous"The 2019 Siepi continues a trend toward greater finesse and nuance in this wine. Crème de cassis, lavender, spice, licorice and plum meld together effortlessly in the glass. Dense and layered, with striking detail, the 2019 is so...

Vinous Reverie NotesThe Institut Agricole Regional is a highly-respected agricultural university, working farm, professional technical school, and research center in the Valle d'Aosta region of northwest Italy. In addition, the IAR makes small quantities...

92 points Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate“A pure expression of Chardonnay, the Passopisciaro Vini Franchetti 2018 Passobianco is a generous wine with lots of honey, dried apricot and apple baked in butter. Ultimately, this expression from the...

96 points Wine Enthusiast"From one of the most celebrated vineyards in the denomination, this stunning red opens with enticing scents of rose, camphor, aromatic herbs and a whiff of sandalwood. The succulent, elegant palate delivers juicy Marasca cherry,...