17-20 pts (92-100 pts)

92 points Wine Spectator"Creamy and lush-tasting, with a complex and concentrated mix of butterscotch, salted almond and quince flavors. Dried apricot, honey and spice details linger on the rich finish. Drink now. 200 cases imported." 92 points...

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...

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 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...

Jancis Robinson“Full bottle 1,349 g. 100% Karasakız, 100% old vines and 100% ambient yeast. Karasakız is native to north Kaz Dağları in the north Aegean region, close to the site of ancient Troy. In February 2019 they were able to purchase their...

95 points Vinous"The 2021 Malbec Jardin de Hormigas Meteora originates from Paraje Altamira and was aged for 12 months in concrete vessels. Purple in hue. The subtle, nuanced nose features violet, sage and fennel notes alongside plum and blackberry...

94+ points Wine Advocate"From celebrated winemaker Carlo Ferrini, the Alberelli di Giodo 2016 Sicilia Nerello Mascalese marks a beautiful inaugural performance for what promises to be a name to watch on Etna. This wine shows power and depth with radiant...

95 points Jeb Dunnuck"The 2019 Barbaresco Rio Sordo is ripe with red cherry, licorice, and pressed roses. Generous and balanced, it offers wonderful purity and a supple texture, as well as fine tannins and a long finish. It is elegant and rounded as it...

95 points Wine Enthusiast"Dark, intense and juicy aromas of black raspberry, black cherry, violet and black pep- per fire up the amazing nose of this bottling. The palate is vibrant with acidity and layered in a fascinating texture, combining flavors of...

98 points Decanter"Here is one of the stars of this challenging vintage. A muscular wine, leading with tremendous freshness on the palate, restrained red-toned fruit, and very subtle yet elegant cedar wood intermixed with red-rock minerality. Medium to...

96 points Decanter"A lovely ferny nose and breezy seaside raciness. Bright yellow fruit on entry, a flicker of preserved lemon and cooked quince adding vibrancy. Then comes the Krug richness which spreads over the palate. The balance hovers tantalisingly...

98 points James Suckling"Phenomenal aromas of crushed berries, forest fruit, mushrooms and iron. Medium to full body, with layers of soft and refined tannins that follow through to a beautiful finish. Extremely long and refined. This shows depth and...