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Inventory updated: Sun, Nov 03, 2024 10:00 AM cst
New Italian Cellar
Today at Flickinger Wines we would like to showcase a recently acquired cellar of just wines from Italy. This collection features wines spanning the first decade of the 2000’s. Do not miss out on the 2000 Domenico Clerico Barolo Ciabot Mentin Ginestra, the 2001 Fratelli Revello Barolo Vigna Giachini, the 2004 Falesco Marcilano or the 2008 Sette Ponti Oreno. Happy Hunting!!
The following are the wines remaining from the offer sent on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. Please enter your desired quantities and click the 'Add' button.
Producer |
Vint. |
Wine |
Price |
Qty |
Order |
| Italy |
Aldo Conterno |
2000 |
Barolo Cicala |
$169 |
1 |
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WS 96 (7/2004): This is a big, powerful red with loads of floral, berry, plum and truffle aromas and flavors. Full-bodied, yet refined. It builds on the palate with lots of racy tannins and an ultralong finish. A long-ager. Nearly matches the amazing 1996 in quality. The best from Conterno this year. Best after 2010. 800 cases made. WA 91 (8/2005): The 2000 Barolo Cicala, as always my favorite from this house, is significantly longer and more intense and with greater bite and grip on the finish, and its nose, with aromas of rose petals and anisette, is more focused and expressive of true Nebbiolo character. |
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Altesino |
2001 |
Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli Lightly Bin-Soiled Label |
$99 |
1 |
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WS 96 (7/2006): Very beautiful aromas of flowers, ripe fruit and crushed blackberries. Full-bodied yet refined. Layers of tannins. Balanced. Montosoli is a great Brunello vineyard. Best after 2008. 1,500 cases made. WA 87 (12/2006): Altesino is located in a spectacular spot that affords views of Montosoli, the hillside from which the estate makes its most famous Brunello. In past years I have enjoyed this producer’s wines very much, often purchasing them for my own cellar. Unfortunately the estate’s 2001s have proven to be very inconsistent in my multiple tastings of the wines. I can only recommend the Montosoli, with the caveat that my notes refer to Lot # 5343 (indicated on US Importer Leonardo LoCascio’s back label). There are four bottlings of the Brunello and two of the Montosoli, and bottles of both wines purchased in Europe have shown significant variation. Altesino’s 2001 Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli (Lot#5343) presents notes of chocolate, toasted oak, earthiness and super-ripe fruit on a full-bodied, ample frame with modest complexity. Underyling notes of mustiness and greenness convey an overall impression of rusticity that is out of character for Altesino, making this Brunello one of the vintage’s few notable underachievers. This was the best of the three bottles of this wine I have tasted so far. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2021. VM 70 (8/2006): Good deep red. Nutty oak, coffee and pineapple on the nose. Juicy, oaky and tightly wound; dense but cool. Began rather stern but grew sweeter with aeration, finishing with substantial tannins that avoid dryness. A second sample showed aromas of nectarine and coconut and finished leathery and dry. This wine is outside my parameters for Brunello. |
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Arnaldo Caprai |
2001 |
Rosso Outsider Umbria IGT Lightly Bin-Soiled Label |
$69 |
1 |
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VM 91 (7/2009): The estate's Rosso Outsider is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The 2001 Rosso Outsider has developed lovely tertiary notes that add gorgeous complexity to the dark red fruit. The tannins remain somewhat powerful in style, yet the wine has achieved exceptional balance. The 2001 should continue to drink at peak for at least another few years. It is a gorgeous effort from Marco Caprai. Antonio Galloni. |
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Azelia (Luigi Scavino) |
2000 |
Barolo Bricco Fiasco |
$119 |
1 |
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WS 95 (7/2004): The nose of this wine evokes crushed Nebbiolo, with hints of fresh flowers and Indian spices. Full-bodied, with incredibly round, soft tannins. Long, velvety finish. Voluptuous. Azelia has come into its own. Serve this to the nonbelievers. Best after 2008. 1,040 cases made. VM 91 (12/2004): Full red. Nose dominated by flowers and brown spices. Rich, dense, fat and sweet, with a lovely pliant texture. Complicating note of tobacco. Finishes long and lush, with building, sweet tannins. Very true to the vintage. WA 89 (8/2005): The 2000 Barolo Bricco Fiasco is a sizeable step up in quality than the regular bottling, oakier and with more perceptible sensations of vanilla on the nose but fuller and rounder in flavor, though some additional varietal character would be welcome here as well. Drink: 2005-2016. |
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2000 |
Barolo San Rocco Lightly Bin-Soiled Label |
$89 |
1 |
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WS 95 (7/2004): Full-throttle style of Barolo with prune, leather, grilled meat and spices on the nose. Full-bodied, chewy and ultraripe, with wild vanilla and intense fruit on the palate. Voluptuous and showy. Best after 2007. 950 cases made. WA 91 (8/2005): The 2000 Barolo San Rocco, from an historic vineyard in Serralunga d’Alba possesses a powerful and alcoholic nose of herbs and tobacco, tar and licorice, and its long and concentrated palate. It will last another dozen years. VM 88+ (12/2004): Medium red. Aromas of plum and spicy oak. Sweet flavors of plum, marzipan and oak. Showed good texture and depth to support its wood, but still comes across as rather sweet-oaky in character. The initially sweet tannins showed a dry oaky edge with aeration. In an awkward stage today. |
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2000 |
Barolo San Rocco Torn Label |
$89 |
1 |
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WS 95 (7/2004): Full-throttle style of Barolo with prune, leather, grilled meat and spices on the nose. Full-bodied, chewy and ultraripe, with wild vanilla and intense fruit on the palate. Voluptuous and showy. Best after 2007. 950 cases made. WA 91 (8/2005): The 2000 Barolo San Rocco, from an historic vineyard in Serralunga d’Alba possesses a powerful and alcoholic nose of herbs and tobacco, tar and licorice, and its long and concentrated palate. It will last another dozen years. VM 88+ (12/2004): Medium red. Aromas of plum and spicy oak. Sweet flavors of plum, marzipan and oak. Showed good texture and depth to support its wood, but still comes across as rather sweet-oaky in character. The initially sweet tannins showed a dry oaky edge with aeration. In an awkward stage today. |
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Bussola |
2001 |
Recioto della Valpolicella Classico |
$79 |
1 |
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2004 |
Recioto della Valpolicella Classico |
$79 |
1 |
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VM 95 (10/2009): The 2004 Recioto della Valpolicella Classico TB is superb. This finessed, regal Recioto flows with the essence of crushed flowers, dark fruit, minerals, spices and leather, all of which are framed by silky tannins. Although the wine packs significant punch it also remains incredibly light on its feet and impeccably balanced even though it is one of the more overtly sweet Reciotos readers are likely to come across. The wine can be enjoyed today, but it will only improve over the coming years. A recent bottle of the 1997 was in great shape. Antonio Galloni. |
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Casanova di Neri |
2001 |
Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova |
$175 |
1 |
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WS 97 (4/2006): Dark color with intense blackberry, chocolate and lightly toasted oak. Full-bodied and ultravelvety, with caressing tannins. Vanilla, chocolate and berry. Goes on for minutes. Best after 2010. 4,830 cases made. JS 97 (12/2010): There is so much ripe fruit here with a decadent richness that is just crazy. Verges on raisins but it goes instead to pure fruit. Very full and velvety with a long finish. I love this. VM 96 (6/2007): Medium-deep bright ruby. Beautiful, profound nose of sweet ripe cherry, pipe tobacco, almond and raspberry jam. Ripe, suave and juicy, with sweet flavors similar to the aromas, this is an absolutely seamless wine with lively harmonious acidity on a suave, never-ending finish. Though extremely concentrated, this is a uniquely refined Brunello with wonderfully suave smooth, classy tannins. WA 92 (4/2006): The 2001 Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova is Neri’s modern-styled Brunello. It is made from vines planted in the southern part of the zone and aged in small oak barrels. It displays a darker, almost saturated color and notable concentration with masses of sweet dark fruit, smoke and licorice flavors that flow onto the palate with exceptional length and balance in a powerful, brooding style. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2021. |
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2001 |
Pietradonice Bin-Soiled Label |
$89 |
1 |
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WS 91 (10/2003): Fantastic aromas of crushed blackberry, raspberry and cherry follow through to a full-bodied palate, with a solid core of tannins and a long, long finish. Dense yet refined, with excellent richness and structure. This is stunning and only the second year from Brunello's great producer. 95 percent Cabernet Sauvignon, 5 percent Sangiovese. Best after 2007. 985 cases made. |
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Conterno Fantino |
2001 |
Barolo Vigna del Gris |
$79 |
1 |
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VM 92 (4/2012): The 2001 Barolo Vigna del Gris is gorgeous. Plums, black cherries, minerals, menthol and spices take shape in the glass. The French oak is a bit present, as it always is in the Gris bottling, as the slightly cooler site tends to yield a style of Nebbiolo with a lot of aromatic complexity but less in the way of depth in the fruit. The 2001 has enough energy and verve to drink well for at least another handful of years, although my preference would be to err towards the earlier side. Antonio Galloni. |
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Damilano |
2000 |
Barolo Cannubi |
$79 |
1 |
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E. Pira & Figli (Chiara Boschis) |
2000 |
Barolo Cannubi |
$119 |
1 |
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VM 92 (6/2011): Chiara Boschis's 2000 Barolo Cannubi, from magnum, has aged quite gracefully. It remains fresh, vibrant and loaded with Cannubi character. Sweet, silky tannins frame red fruit, spices and minerals, all of which emerge from this effortless, beautifully balanced Barolo. The finish is elegant and round, with pretty scents of French oak that add nuance and complexity. The magnum format has clearly helped maintain freshness. |
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2000 |
Barolo Cannubi Torn Label |
$119 |
1 |
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VM 92 (6/2011): Chiara Boschis's 2000 Barolo Cannubi, from magnum, has aged quite gracefully. It remains fresh, vibrant and loaded with Cannubi character. Sweet, silky tannins frame red fruit, spices and minerals, all of which emerge from this effortless, beautifully balanced Barolo. The finish is elegant and round, with pretty scents of French oak that add nuance and complexity. The magnum format has clearly helped maintain freshness. |
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2004 |
Barolo Cannubi Lightly Bin-Soiled Label |
$139 |
1 |
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WA 95 (12/2007): The 2004 Barolo Cannubi possesses superb depth, clarity and inner perfume, with layers of fruit, sweet spices and menthol that develop in the glass as this magical wine gradually reveals its sublime personality and remarkable texture. Well-integrated oak, ripe, silky tannins and a finish that lasts forever round out this beautiful wine, which was simply stunning on both occasions I tasted it. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2022. WS 91 (6/2008): Rose petal and plum aromas, with hints of vanilla, follow through to a full body, with excellent, subtle fruit, chewy tannins and a fresh finish. Subtle yet structured. Best after 2011. 800 cases made. VM 87+ (12/2007): Full dark red. Musky aromas of strawberry, leather and game; a bit rustic. Supple on entry, then gamey in the middle and turning a bit sharp and dry toward the back. Is there enough intensity of material here to support the oak? I find too much animal and not enough floral character. |
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Elio Altare |
2000 |
Barolo Vigneto Arborina |
$169 |
1 |
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WS 96 (7/2004): This smells like a fruit bowl. Is it Nebbiolo or Pinot Noir from Côte de Nuits? Fabulous. Full-bodied, with soft, refined tannins and a generous palate of ultrarich yet refined fruit. You could drink it now but it will reward those who are patient. From the 25-acre Arborina vineyard in Annunziata. Best after 2009. 550 cases made. |
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Falesco |
2003 |
Marciliano |
$29 |
1 |
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2004 |
Marciliano |
$27 |
2 |
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WA 89 (2/2008): The 2004 Marciliano (70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Cabernet Franc) is made in a similarly powerful, structured style as the Montiano. Unfortunately it doesn't have that wine's core of fruit and I don't see it ever becoming an especially generous wine. The Cabernet Franc character is also surprisingly absent in this wine. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2016. |
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Fontanabianca |
2000 |
Barbaresco Sori Burdin |
$45 |
2 |
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WS 95 (11/2003): Amazing aromas of ripe, plummy fruit, Indian spice and flowers, with just the hint of meat. Full-bodied and very concentrated, with amazing tannins and superripe fruit. Huge yet balanced. Best after 2008. 1,100 cases made. WA 88 (12/2004): 2000 Fontanabianca Barbaresco Sori Burdin—Made from the south- facing Bordino cru in Neive, this Barbaresco is aged entirely in barriques, half of which are new. Darker in color than the regular bottling, the Sori Burdin shows an expressive nose of truffles and alcohol. It is an extracted wine with a dense palate of ripe, sweet fruit, and notes of eucalytpus and roasted espresso beans. It appears somewhat flat and dull and lacks the necessary acidity to balance the ripeness in the fruit. 88 points/drink now-2008 |
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Fratelli Revello |
2000 |
Barolo Rocche dell’Annunziata Bin-Soiled Label |
$89 |
1 |
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2000 |
Barolo Vigna Gattera |
$55 |
1 |
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WS 95 (7/2004): This shows beautiful perfumes of raspberries and strawberries, with just a hint of roses. Full-bodied, with extremely refined, silky tannins and a long finish of sweet, ripe fruit. Balanced and elegant. A joy to taste. The Gattera vineyard covers about 50 acres near La Morra and Revello owns a tiny piece of it. Best after 2009. 450 cases made. VM 90 (6/2011): The 2000 Barolo Gattera finds its balance with time in the glass. It is a gorgeous wine, still quite fresh in its red fruit, flowers and spices. The oak is ever-present, both in the flavor profile and the firm, unyielding tannins. Still, the Gattera has aged nicely and will continue to drink well for some time. VM 89 (11/2004): (aged in 50% new barriques, vs. 20% for the normale Good deep red. Fruitier aromas of raspberry and spiced meats. Juicy, bright red berry flavors complicated by minty and saline nuances. More primary and a bit denser than the regular Barolo. Here the tannins are also a tad dry, but hit the palate later. |
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2000 |
Barolo Vigna Gattera Lightly Bin-Soiled Label |
$55 |
1 |
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WS 95 (7/2004): This shows beautiful perfumes of raspberries and strawberries, with just a hint of roses. Full-bodied, with extremely refined, silky tannins and a long finish of sweet, ripe fruit. Balanced and elegant. A joy to taste. The Gattera vineyard covers about 50 acres near La Morra and Revello owns a tiny piece of it. Best after 2009. 450 cases made. VM 90 (6/2011): The 2000 Barolo Gattera finds its balance with time in the glass. It is a gorgeous wine, still quite fresh in its red fruit, flowers and spices. The oak is ever-present, both in the flavor profile and the firm, unyielding tannins. Still, the Gattera has aged nicely and will continue to drink well for some time. VM 89 (11/2004): (aged in 50% new barriques, vs. 20% for the normale Good deep red. Fruitier aromas of raspberry and spiced meats. Juicy, bright red berry flavors complicated by minty and saline nuances. More primary and a bit denser than the regular Barolo. Here the tannins are also a tad dry, but hit the palate later. |
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2001 |
Barolo Vigna Gattera |
$60 |
1 |
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WS 95 (10/2005): A silky and seductive young wine, with plums, cedar and perfume on the nose and palate. Full-bodied and caressing, with a long, long finish. Beautiful and subtle. What's not to like about this? I like this as much as the 2000. Best after 2007. 500 cases made. WA 89+ (10/2006): Revello’s 2001 Barolo Gattera, a richly saturated ruby is not terribly expressive on the nose at this stage although it is more open on the palate. Dark and backward in its personality, it shows generous amounts of massive fruit and tons of oak. While it may eventually merit a higher score, today it is tough to fully evaluate. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2016. |
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2001 |
Barolo Vigna Giachini |
$45 |
1 |
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Giovanni Corino |
2000 |
Barolo Vigneto Roncaglie Lightly Scuffed Label; Bin-Soiled Label |
$68 |
1 |
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VM 87-90 (11/2002): Good deep red. Roasted red fruits and oak on the nose. Sweet, soft and rather easygoing, with modest complexity. Like the Rocche, this is a rather elegantly styled wine. Finishes with sweet tannins and a bit less length than the Rocche. This, too, seems a bit generic. Stephen Tanzer. |
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La Spinetta |
2000 |
Barbaresco Vigneto Gallina |
$99 |
1 |
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Luciano Sandrone |
2000 |
Barolo Cannubi Boschis |
$209 |
1 |
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WS 97 (7/2004): Solid and superfruity. Ultraclean, with blackberries, raspberries and licorice character. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a long finish. Focused and silky. Very refined indeed. One of the best Cannubis ever from here. Best after 2009. 900 cases made. VM 93+ (12/2004): Saturated deep red. Less expressive on the nose than Le Vigne, hinting at blackberry, flowers and smoky oak. Suave on entry, then quite closed in the middle palate; less obviously lush and sweet than Le Vigne but more gripping. Then very strong on the back end, building impressively and demonstrating a serious tannic structure that transcends the vintage. Built to age. WA 93 (4/2007): The 2000 is characteristic of the vintage, with a huge nose of over-ripe, almost stewed fruits. It is richer, rounder and softer than either the 1999 or 2001, displaying generous amounts of sweet, dark fruit with a lingering balsamic note on the finish. This doesn’t quite have the freshness or complexity of the very best vintages, but it will offer irresistible drinking today and for at least another 15 years. |
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M. Marengo |
2004 |
Barolo Brunate |
$69 |
1 |
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Moccagatta |
2000 |
Barbaresco Basarin |
$65 |
1 |
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WS 96 (11/2003): Incredibly rich, with masses of ripe fruit on the nose, from plum to blackberry, showing smoky oak undertones. Full-bodied, with layers of silky, ripe tannins and a long, fruity, almost jammy finish. A real triumph. Moccagatta is a leader in Barbaresco right now, and this is one of the greatest wines ever from this producer. Best after 2010. 550 cases made. VM 89 (12/2002): Moderately saturated medium red. Redcurrant, mint, tar and oak on the nose. Smooth and firm in the mouth, but not yet showing much breadth or dimension. Finishes with somewhat tight tannins and good grip. WA 88 (10/2003): The 2000 Barbaresco Basarin, with pleasurable fruit and smoky licorice tones on the nose, is lively and fresh in flavor, firm in structure, but with the highest level of tannins and acidity. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2014. |
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Pio Cesare |
2001 |
Barolo Ornato Lightly Bin-Soiled Label |
$159 |
1 |
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Podere Salicutti |
2001 |
Brunello di Montalcino Piaggione |
$75 |
1 |
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Produttori del Barbaresco |
2008 |
Barbaresco Montefico Riserva Wine-Stained Label |
$109 |
1 |
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VM 92+ (11/2013): Bright, full red. Inviting aromas of redcurrant and orange zest complicated by subtle truffle and earth notes. Round, rich, ripe and full, with lovely chewy sweetness to its soil-driven red fruit flavors. Not yet as delineated as the nose suggests but dense and consistent from start to finish, with no shortage of energy for aging. Broad, fine-grained tannins build nicely on the rising aftertaste. Stephen Tanzer. |
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2008 |
Barbaresco Montestefano Riserva Wine-Stained Label |
$109 |
1 |
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VM 95+ (10/2012): The 2008 Barbaresco Riserva Montestefano is exquisite and harmonious from start to finish. Among the more structured 2008s, the Montestefano is the wine that most hides its tannin, as the fruit is intensely perfumed, rich and totally seductive. Today the Montestefano provides the illusion of being relatively accessible, but it is virtually certain to shut down in bottle. The 2008 boasts striking aromatics, seemingly endless layers of fruit and power to burn. Readers can think of the Montestefano as a synthesis of Montefico, Ovello and Rabajà. Not bad, to say the least. Antonio Galloni. |
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2008 |
Barbaresco Muncagota Riserva Wine-Stained Label |
$119 |
1 |
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VM 93 (10/2012): The 2008 Barbaresco Riserva Muncagota is arguably the most open and expressive of the 2008 Riservas. It presents a gorgeous soft core of fruit to match an open personality. Although I wouldn't suggest opening any of the 2008 Riservas for pleasure anytime soon, readers who want to get an early look at the wines should start with the Muncagota. Sweet rose petals add nuance to the vibrant fruit on the structured finish. This is a great showing from the Muncagota. As a reminder, the Muncagota is the wine that was previously called Moccagatta, before the current set of vineyard-naming conventions was introduced with the 2007 vintage. Antonio Galloni. |
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2008 |
Barbaresco Paje Riserva |
$99 |
1 |
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VM 93 (10/2012): The 2008 Barbaresco Riserva Pajè wraps around the palate with layers of dark fruit, spices and menthol. Today, the Pajè is one of the more open of the 2008 Riservas, but there is plenty going on in the glass. Sweet floral and spiced notes add lift on the finish. As good as the Pajè is, it also tends to shut down quickly in the glass. Antonio Galloni. |
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2008 |
Barbaresco Rio Sordo Riserva Lightly Wine-Stained Label |
$79 |
1 |
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San Filippo (Fanti) |
2001 |
Brunello di Montalcino |
$59 |
1 |
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WS 90 (7/2006): Blackberry, spice and meat follow through to a full-bodied palate, with lots of raisin, berry and earth character. Long and luscious. Almost decadent. Best after 2006. 2,400 cases made. VM 89 (7/2006): Full red. Aromas and flavors of dried red berries, plum, bitter cherry, cola and leather. Sweet, ripe and expansive on the palate, with an attractive sugar/acid balance. Finishes firm and persistent, with sweet, building, dusty tannins and a hint of leather. |
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Sette Ponti |
2004 |
Oreno Nicked Capsule |
$95 |
1 |
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2008 |
Oreno |
$79 |
1 |
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WA 96 (10/2010): The 2008 Oreno is stunningly beautiful. An open, expressive bouquet laced with mint, red berries, roses and spices emerges with superb clarity and balance. The tension between the minerality of the vintage and the rich expression of fruit that is one of the house’s hallmarks play off each other beautifully here. The finish is utterly exquisite in its beguiling beauty. The 2008 isn’t the most powerful Oreno ever made, but it is quite possibly the most elegant, impeccably refined wine I have ever tasted here. Simply put, it is fabulous juice! In 2008 the percentage of Sangiovese is way down and Oreno is predominantly Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, a decision that has paid off handsomely. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2024. WS 96 (10/2010): Structured and racy, showing blueberry and chocolate aromas and flavors, with loads of currant. Full and tannic, yet polished and caressing, with an impressive and persistent finish. A marked change from some past vintages, with only Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot in the blend. Best after 2014. |
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Silvio Nardi |
2001 |
Brunello di Montalcino Vigneto Manachiara |
$69 |
2 |
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Sportoletti |
2001 |
Villa Fidelia Rosso Heavily Bin-Soiled Label |
$55 |
1 |
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WA 95 (4/2004): The estate’s top wine, the 2001 Villa Fidelia Rosso, a Bordeaux blend in which, unlike the first versions, the Cabernet now tends to predominate, is simply superlative, with only the 1999 among the past vintages arriving close to its level. A deep, glowing ruby red, its superbly ripe nose of black currants and raspberries, graphite, tar, and licorice is supported by a dense, sensual, caressing palate, deep and velvety, Outstanding in its definition, focus, and balance. A cunning wine, deceptively ready but with an important aging potential in its packed structure, it will provide immense pleasure between 2005 and 2020. |
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2003 |
Villa Fidelia Rosso |
$29 |
2 |
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WS 88 (5/2006): Clean red, with plum, berry and a hint of floral and dark chocolate character. Full-bodied, with fine tannins and a well-balanced, fresh mineral finish. Delicious even now. Lots of new wood. Best after 2006. 3,000 cases made. |
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Tua Rita |
2001 |
Giusto di Notri Rosso Toscana IGT |
$79 |
1 |
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WA 97 (4/2004): For the first time I preferred the Cabernet/Merlot blend to the all- Merlot wine, and there can be few doubts that the 2001 Giusto di Notri is a stunning wine. A blackish ruby/purple with a fabulous nose of textbook Cabernet aromas, black currants and blackberries, graphite, river gravel, and sweet herbs, its potent, dense, and packed palate displays flavors of perfect poise, grace and power intertwined and intermingled, shape and grip at the highest level from the initial explosive notes to the resonant, sweet finish. Drink: 2005-2025. WS 89 (10/2003): Complex aromas of berry, currant and toasty oak. Full-bodied, with a good backbone of tannins and a chewy finish. Peppery aftertaste. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Best after 2006. 1,900 cases made. |
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Valdicava |
2003 |
Brunello di Montalcino Bin-Soiled Label |
$109 |
1 |
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WS 95 (5/2008): Enticing aromas of meat-and-mushroom pie mingle with rich plum and spices. Full-bodied, with silky, caressing tannins and intense fruit and mineral flavors. Well-crafted, finishing long. The flagship Brunello in 2003. This is the wine of the vintage. Best after 2010. 2,800 cases made. WA 91 (4/2008): Valdicava’s 2003 Brunello di Montalcino is a big, brooding effort loaded with black cherries, smoke, tar and earthiness. This expressive, powerful wine needs at least another year or two to settle down. While not as extreme as the 2001, it stands apart for its intensity of color and the sheer volume of its extract. In 2003 the Brunello spent three and a half years in 45 and 50-hectoliter Slavonian oak casks. Abruzzese says the spring rains in the northern part of Montalcino left the wines with enough water reserves to mature without going into hydric stress. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2019. VM 88 (8/2008): Bright, deep ruby to the rim; unusually dark for Brunello. Sexy, rather syrah-like aromas of black fruits and tar. Then fat, broad and a bit ponderous, in a rather international style but not at all overly sweet. I would never pick this blind as Brunello and I'd probably guess California syrah or Toro before I'd say Italy. Plenty large and powerful but where's the fresh fruit? Finishes with big but rather soft, dusty tannins. |
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Vietti |
2000 |
Barbaresco Masseria Heavily Torn Label; Bin-Soiled Label |
$149 |
1 |
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WS 95 (11/2003): Beautiful aromas of mushroom, berry and dried fruit. Full-bodied, with rich, silky tannins and a finish of amazing fruit and spices that goes on and on. I love this. Hard to hold back, as this is so luscious and exciting to taste now. Best after 2008. 410 cases made. VM 92 (12/2004): Full, deep red. Spicy, aromatic nose of redcurrant, plum, tobacco, dried flowers and underbrush. Lush, dense and sweet, with a glyceral, fleshy texture for Barbaresco and excellent concentration. Seamless, complex and rich. Finishes with very fine, thoroughly buffered tannins and lovely lingering sweetness. |
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2000 |
Barolo Ravera |
$169 |
1 |
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WS 95 (7/2004): This is a supermodel of a wine. Precise with everything in perfect proportion. Blackberries, minerals and cedar. Full-bodied, with ultrafine tannins and a supersilky finish. Everything is in the right place. Best after 2008. 550 cases made. VM 92+ (12/2004): Medium red. Complex aromas of underbrush, licorice, mocha and licorice; red berry notes emerged with aeration. Large-scaled, ripe and rich; a huge wine that finishes with serious but completely smooth tannins that saturate the teeth and cheeks. Boasts great length and thrust for the vintage. WA 89 (12/2005): The 2000 Barolo Ravera appears a bit less ripe than the Brunate with its herb-laced nose and slightly hard, if forceful flavors. There is some margin for future improvement, but the sweetness of fruit and plush texture of the other wines in the line are not here. Drink: 2005-2014. |
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Barolo Rocche |
$195 |
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VM 92 (6/2011): The 2000 Barolo Rocche has aged better than the Brunate, but it is a far cry from some of the truly legendary Rocches I have tasted here and elsewhere. The 2000 is rather burly Rocche, with little of the finesse that is this wine's calling card. Sweet mint and floral notes add freshness on the finish. Though not especially vibrant, the 2000 Rocche should last another decade or so on the strength of its fruit. Antonio Galloni. |
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Barolo Rocche Nicked Label; Scuffed Label |
$195 |
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VM 92 (6/2011): The 2000 Barolo Rocche has aged better than the Brunate, but it is a far cry from some of the truly legendary Rocches I have tasted here and elsewhere. The 2000 is rather burly Rocche, with little of the finesse that is this wine's calling card. Sweet mint and floral notes add freshness on the finish. Though not especially vibrant, the 2000 Rocche should last another decade or so on the strength of its fruit. Antonio Galloni. |
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Albino Rocca |
2000 |
Barbaresco Vigneto Brich Ronchi |
$79 |
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Argiano |
2001 |
Solengo |
$89 |
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Armando Parusso |
2000 |
Barolo Bussia Vigna Rocche |
$45 |
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Azelia (Luigi Scavino) |
2001 |
Barolo San Rocco |
$99 |
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2004 |
Barolo San Rocco |
$119 |
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Brancaia |
2003 |
Ilatraia Toscana IGT |
$30 |
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Cavallotto |
2001 |
Barolo Riserva Bricco Boschis Vigna San Giuseppe |
$199 |
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Domenico Clerico |
2000 |
Barolo Ciabot Mentin Ginestra |
$99 |
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2001 |
Barolo Ciabot Mentin Ginestra |
$119 |
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2001 |
Barolo Pajana |
$99 |
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Elio Grasso |
2000 |
Barolo Gavarini Vigna Chiniera |
$85 |
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2000 |
Barolo Ginestra Vigna Casa Mate |
$75 |
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2000 |
Barolo Runcot |
$139 |
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Feudi di San Gregorio |
2001 |
Serpico |
$59 |
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Fuligni |
2001 |
Brunello di Montalcino |
$89 |
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Giovanni Corino |
2004 |
Barolo Vigna Giachini |
$89 |
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Giovanni Manzone |
2001 |
Barolo Le Gramolere |
$59 |
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La Gerla |
2001 |
Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Vigna gli Angeli |
$89 |
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La Serena |
2001 |
Brunello di Montalcino |
$49 |
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Mauro Molino |
2010 |
Barolo |
$39 |
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Paolo Scavino |
2000 |
Barolo Bric del Fiasc |
$139 |
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2001 |
Barolo Bric del Fiasc |
$129 |
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2000 |
Barolo Cannubi |
$119 |
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Pinino |
2001 |
Brunello di Montalcino |
$39 |
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Produttori del Barbaresco |
2008 |
Barbaresco Ovello Riserva |
$109 |
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2008 |
Barbaresco Pora Riserva |
$89 |
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2008 |
Barbaresco Rabaja Riserva |
$99 |
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Siro Pacenti |
2001 |
Brunello di Montalcino |
$79 |
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