Italy

91 points Wine & Spirits"Scents of spearmint and sweet basil lead into flavors of lime, kiwi, and green apple skin. The texture is silky, and the light sweetness amplifies the considerable fruit flavors while lively acidity freshens the finish. Those...

92 points Wine Enthusiast"The deepest color of purple you could imagine, this wine is loaded with aromas of blackberry pie, spiced plums, violet candy and bay leaf. Supertasty and requiring some restraint, the palate is like biting into the juiciest plum...

96 Wine Advocate"Chiara Boschis has recently purchased more vineyards in the Mosconi cru located at a cool 370 meters in elevation in Monforte d'Alba. Sourcing its fruit from an organic 1.9-hectare parcel, the 2018 Barolo Mosconi is available in a...

93 points Wine Spectator"A smooth red, with cherry, plum and spice flavors shaded by savory underbrush and wild herb accents. Shows iron and tobacco details on then long finish, with fine balance and grip overall. Prugnolo Gentile and Canaiolo. Best...

Jancis Robinson"Eight months in large oak and a part in concrete. If a cask develops too fast, it is racked off into concrete.Lustrous crimson. Pure, black bramble-fruit nose with savoury and oatmeal notes. A mouthful of vibrant blackberry fruit and the...

90 points Wine Spectator"A savory style, this white offers a mix of lemon thyme, sage, white pepper and bitter citrus flavors. Lean and focused, with rapierlike acidity on the salty finish. Drink now. 2,000 cases made, 500 cases imported." Vinous...

95 points Vinous"Conterno's 2017 Barolo Ginestra is a wine of gravitas and pure power. All of the muscle of Ginestra comes through loud and clear. I am not sure the tannins will ever fully soften - this is Ginestra after all - but there is certainly...

96 points Wine Advocate"The elusive and highly collectible Soldera Case Basse 2018 100% Sangiovese is already available in certain markets yet ultimately proves very hard to buy. I suspect it is easier to locate in the United States than in Italy. No...

96 points Wine Enthusiast"Aromas of underbrush, pine forest, woodland berries and cedar form the enticing nose. Full-bodied and savory, the structured palate delivers ripe Morello cherry, raspberry compote, star anise and cinnamon before closing on pipe...

92 points Vinous"Dusty florals and spice complicate a complex blend of musky dries peaches and apricot. The 2021 Fiano di Avellino Sequenzha is silky-smooth and supple, with a pure mix of apple and pear elevated by saline-tinged acidity. The balance here...

91 points Wine Enthusiast"Tropical fruit, white spring flower and a hint of crushed tomato-vine lead the nose. The juicy palate doles out honeydew melon, grapefruit and papaya alongside crisp acidity. A saline note caps off the finish." *Editors'...

Jancis Robinson"Strange – no vintage, no appellation. But plenty of flavour! Grapefruit, lemon drops, mint leaf, apple juice. Low acid, medium body, persistent peachy finish. Plump and satisfying. Enigmatic! 17/20 points. (RH)" Vinous Reverie...