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2006 TASSINAIA Castello del Terriccio
Tuscany Italy
A truly spectacular vintage of Tassinaia and one which may even eclipse the magnificent 2001 and 2004 vintages. This is drinking beautifully now, but can happily be kept and enjoyed over the next... (more info)
Tuscany Italy
A truly spectacular vintage of Tassinaia and one which may even eclipse the magnificent 2001 and 2004 vintages. This is drinking beautifully now, but can happily be kept and enjoyed over the next... (more info)
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2007 BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO Collemattoni
Tuscany Italy
Full bodied and ripe. with dark fruits and fine tannins this drinks well immediately and will be good over the next five years and more. As ever great value too.
Tuscany Italy
Full bodied and ripe. with dark fruits and fine tannins this drinks well immediately and will be good over the next five years and more. As ever great value too.
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2008 SAGRANTINO DI MONTEFALCO Collepiano Arnaldo-Caprai
Umbria Italy
In spite of the massive tannin stucture of this 100% Sangrantino, it is packed with fabulously expressive fruit which makes it perfectly balanced. A very big wine and with extraordinary length, and... (more info)
Umbria Italy
In spite of the massive tannin stucture of this 100% Sangrantino, it is packed with fabulously expressive fruit which makes it perfectly balanced. A very big wine and with extraordinary length, and... (more info)
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2008 BAROLO Vigneto Albarella Andrea Oberto
Piedmont Italy
There is a real sensation of 'umami' in the Albarella, perhaps making it the most approachable of all the 'crus'. Savoury and sweet fruit with rich flesh and loads of character. Very elegant, very... (more info)
Piedmont Italy
There is a real sensation of 'umami' in the Albarella, perhaps making it the most approachable of all the 'crus'. Savoury and sweet fruit with rich flesh and loads of character. Very elegant, very... (more info)
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2007 BARBARESCO Curra' Sottimano
Piedmont Italy
The Curra' 'cru' produces wines which are powerful and richly textured. The 2007 needs time in bottle as it is still tight and compact, but so well structured with a fine line of finesse throughout... (more info)
Piedmont Italy
The Curra' 'cru' produces wines which are powerful and richly textured. The 2007 needs time in bottle as it is still tight and compact, but so well structured with a fine line of finesse throughout... (more info)
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2008 BARBARESCO Pajore Sottimano
Piedmont Italy
The most classical of the 'crus'; rich and powerful with tight tannins and minerality and incredible length. This is a real beauty that will develop over the next two decades.
Piedmont Italy
The most classical of the 'crus'; rich and powerful with tight tannins and minerality and incredible length. This is a real beauty that will develop over the next two decades.
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2008 BARBARESCO Fausoni Sottimano
Piedmont Italy
Complex, rich and tight, this is wonderful but will need a lot of time to show at its best.
Piedmont Italy
Complex, rich and tight, this is wonderful but will need a lot of time to show at its best.
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2008 BARBARESCO Cotta' Sottimano
Piedmont Italy
These are the oldest vines (50 to 60 year old) and produce the most powerful of the 'crus'. Richly textured and powerful this is the wine that most easily impresses, and will do so for a decade and... (more info)
Piedmont Italy
These are the oldest vines (50 to 60 year old) and produce the most powerful of the 'crus'. Richly textured and powerful this is the wine that most easily impresses, and will do so for a decade and... (more info)
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2003 TERRICCIO Castello del Terriccio
Tuscany Italy
Syrah, blended with Petit Verdot and other red varieties. Big and rich, and powerfully structured.
Tuscany Italy
Syrah, blended with Petit Verdot and other red varieties. Big and rich, and powerfully structured.
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2008 BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO Fuligni
Tuscany Italy
Deemed to be a four star vintage in Montalcino and Roberto made no Riserva in 2008. This means all the top quality juice goes into the regular Brunello - which is sensational. For Fuligni this is... (more info)
Tuscany Italy
Deemed to be a four star vintage in Montalcino and Roberto made no Riserva in 2008. This means all the top quality juice goes into the regular Brunello - which is sensational. For Fuligni this is... (more info)
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2006 BARBARESCO Pajore Sottimano
Piedmont Italy
Pajore is a fifty year old vineyard, at 420 metres, grown on limestone and one which Sottimano belives combines all of the best of the other vineyards, creating the most classical and elegant of all... (more info)
Piedmont Italy
Pajore is a fifty year old vineyard, at 420 metres, grown on limestone and one which Sottimano belives combines all of the best of the other vineyards, creating the most classical and elegant of all... (more info)