Tuscany

94 points James Suckling"Very pretty aromas with cherries, red fruits, bark, cedar and sandalwood. Medium-bodied but grows on the palate with chewy tannins and a savory and juicy finish. Succulent yet tannic. Needs time to come together. Drink after 2026...

99 points James Suckling"Aromas of cedar, earth, tree bark, fruit tea, black tea and cherries. Then it turns to fresh and dried flowers. Medium to full body as it grows on the palate with superb fine tannins that run the length of the wine. It’s...

95 points Jeb DunnuckPouring a rich ruby color, the 2019 Brunello Di Montalcino offers an attractive nose of cherry candies, sweet herbs, polished leather, and orange oils. It moves seamlessly to the palate with equally harmonious structure and a great,...

92 points James Suckling"A pretty Bolgheri with notes of cherries, plums, peppercorns and dried herbs. Medium-bodied with firm, fine tannins. Round, balanced and creamy with a fruity edge. Vivid finish. Drink or hold." 91 points Wine Advocate"The...

92 points James Suckling"Aromas of plums, black cherries, blackberries, tomato leaf, dried herb and spice box. Medium-to full-bodied with firm, polished tannins. Rich and fleshy on the palate with a lots of black fruit. Flavorful finish. Try from 2023...

93 points James Suckling"This has aromas of hazelnuts, praline, raspberries and spiced cherries. Polished and creamy yet well-structured, with a full body and firm, finely-knit tannins. Beautifully crafted and framed. Try in 2024." 92 points VinousThe...

93 points James Suckling'Fresh and characterful vermentino that offers notes of apples, white peaches, raw almonds and peach pits. A lot of flowers, too. Medium- to full-bodied, focused and structured with good volume and delicious fruit. Dry, juicy and...

96 points Vinous"Dusty violets, lavender and cloves accentuate dried black cherries as the dramatic 2019 Brunello di Montalcino smolders up from the glass. This is impossible to ignore, bursting with energy as depths of ripe red fruits, chalky minerals...

94 points James Suckling"A tight and focused syrah with blackberries, blueberries, bark, spices, tar and grilled meat on both the nose and palate. It’s medium- to full-bodied with juicy fruit and a slightly chewy finish. Needs time to soften. From...

92 points Decanter"Once again, Poggerino’s Piero Lanza puts out one of the most successful annata of the vintage thus far. His 11 hectares in Radda sit mainly on Galestro soil with an underpinning of clay rather than sand, giving seriously...

93 points Falstaff 92 points Vinous"The 2022 Le Difese is plump, juicy and expressive, all of which make it a fine choice for drinking now and over the next handful of years. Crushed flowers, succulent red cherry fruit, mint, spice and blood orange all...

99 points James Suckling"Aromas of blackcurrants, iodine, crushed stone, hints of mint and sage. Blue fruits. Full-bodied with chewy tannins that open with air. It’s racy and very long. Very tannin driven and energetic with power and focus...