400
LangonebbioloPaolo Scavino has a light aroma of black fruit, with a hint of tobacco on the nose, a rubbery palate and very strong tannins. Nebbiolo manual from a very good manufacturer.
Piedmont and Northwest
2018
70,00 €
401
Barbera d'AlbaGDVajra Vajra produces some of Piedmont's purest and discreet wines, respecting tradition without being bound by it. Lively, generous and perfectly balanced.
Piedmont and Northwest
2021
80,00 €
403
BaroloPaolo Scavino Scavino was one of Barolo's greatest innovators in the 1980s, introducing vineyard-specific crus and small oak casks. The oak has now softened and these beautifully harmonious wines are a favorite here.
Piedmont and Northwest
2017
125,00 EUR
405
Barbera d'AlbaCascina Francia's Giacomo Conterno Barolo Conterno are some of the best wines in the world, and Barberas are a real treat. Rich and complex, but with such hedonistic purity it's impossible not to love.
Piedmont and Northwest
2013
195,00 EUR
408
BaroloCiabot Mentin Domenico Clerico Clerico is one of the most respected brands in Barolo and its wines are renowned for their superior vinification and exceptional quality. '07 Barolo Ciabot Mentin is a strong but elegant wine full of intense aromas of dark fruit.
Piedmont and Northwest
2007
€ 275,00
399
BarbarescoAsili Bruno Giacosa Bruno Giacosa brews some of the best Nebbiolo varieties and is known for its great texture. Delicate and complex bouquet with aromas of violets and wild berries, full, soft, harmonious and firm on the palate.
Piedmont and Northwest
2005
350,00 €
409
BaroloSlightly more understated, Monprivato Giuseppe Mascarello e Figlio Mascarello is one of the greatest producers of old school Barolo; avoiding traditional large oak barrels. They own a large portion of this unique vineyard and produce one of the best wines in the world year after year.
Piedmont and Northwest
Year 2008
370,00 €
406
BaroloBrunate Roberto Voerzio Few would disagree that Voerzio produces some of the best Barolos. Young but approachable, you'll find nothing more than a textbook example of Nebbiolo's "tar and roses" character.
Piedmont and Northwest
year 2006
435,00 €
402
BaroloRocche dell'Annunziata Torrilione Roberto Voerzio Voerzio is often considered the producer of the New Wave Barolo, which roughly translates to smaller barrels and softer tannins. A more feminine Barolo expression, with a complex, high nose and firm, youthful palate.
Piedmont and Northwest
year 2006
440,00 €
410
BaroloBrunate Elio Altare Elio Altare was one of the pioneers of the new Barolo style in the 1980s and is now considered one of the largest and most consistent producers in Italy. Crus from a single vineyard are the pinnacle of production and Brunate rarely exceeds 100 cases.
Piedmont and Northwest
2007
500,00 £
413
valpolicellaBertani Bertani is one of the well-known names in Valpolicella and has been producing excellent wines here since the late 19th century. It is a light and classically proportioned Valpolicella with fresh acidity and delicate tannins.
Veneto and the Northeast
2020
65,00 EUR
420
Excellent ValpolicellaPrognai ILatium Morini The grapes were air-dried here for 20 days, yielding a wonderfully ripe Valpolicella and half an Amarone; well structured, with fresh black fruit complemented by velvety tannins.
Veneto and the Northeast
2017
70,00 €
415
Excellent ValpolicellaIn terms of quality, Azienda Agricola Marion is close to vineyards such as Quintarelli and Dalforno. A classic new wave from Valpolicella, full of delicious flavors of black cherry and well integrated oak.
Veneto and the Northeast
2015
100,00 €
416
Classic Amarone de la ValpolicellaAllegrini doesn't quite reach the stratospheric prices of Quintarella or Dal Forno, but Allegrini's wines are still top shelf. Very modernist, with extensive use of new woods and a preference for richer, sweeter finishes; Amarones doesn't get any better than this.
Veneto and the Northeast
2018
225,00 €
419
Amarone de la ValpolicellaRomano Dal Forno When it comes to Amarone, Dal Forno is at the forefront of the peloton. These wines are extremely hedonistic and luxurious in scope. A real treat.
Veneto and the Northeast
year 2006
800,00 €
425
Montepulciano redPoliziano A very tasty fruity wine from one of the leading producers of Montepulciano. Very good and accessible Sangiovese with good depth and medium tannins.
Tuscan
2021
50,00 €
418
sienese chianti coliTorre alle Tolfe comes from sustainably managed estates that produce organic wine and olive oil; avoiding using oak barrels for wine dominated by fresh fruit is undeniably carefree.
Tuscan
2018
60,00 €
421
pergolaCaiarossa The second wine from the Super Tuscan estate Caiarossa is a very good blend based on Sangiovese, a delicious alternative to Chianti.
Tuscan
2014
70,00 €
422
chianti classicFontodi Terrific Chianti comes from the best top vineyards in Tuscany. Aromatic, with good adhesion and texture, with a touch of black cherry.
Tuscan
2019
90,00 €
426
Montalcino BrunelloIl Poggione Il Poggione is a rarity, a large producer producing a fair amount of quality wine at a reasonable price. Another very good wine, from a recent series of excellent vintages, from a producer with a very solid track record.
Tuscan
2017
165,00 EUR
424
Montalcino BrunelloLe Ragnaie is made from organic old Sangiovese grapes and this very noble Brunello from one of the best young estates in the region is now delicious to drink.
Tuscan
2015
180,00 €
423
TignanelloMade from Sangiovese with hints of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, Marchesi Antinori proudly bears the Super Tuscan IGT badge, even though it could now be called Chianti. Fresh and tasty, well integrated oak and a long lasting finish.
Tuscan
2014
250,00 €
427
Kolekcja Brunello di MontalcinoFattoria dei Barbi Barbi is one of Montalcino's oldest and most respected brands, with a large farm producing everything from wine to cheese and salami. These wines are at their best right now: deep and complex, with firm tannins but not intimidating.
Tuscan
2012
265,00 EUR
431
CeparelloIsole e Olena is a different take on Super Tuscan as it is 100% Sangiovese rather than using international varieties thus defying Chianti recipes. Rich and elegant, it stands next to the best Chianti or Brunello.
Tuscan
2015
325,00 €
432
SisiaTenuta San Guido now has its own DOC, Cabernet Sauvignon, which was the forerunner of all other Super Tuscany wines. Influenced by the classic wines of the Haut-Médoc, it is similar in style but more fruity.
Tuscan
2010
1000,00 EUR
450
dizzinessLivio Felluga A perfect blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon from this top estate in Friuli. Medium weight and salty, it resembles Pomerol on the more elegant end of the spectrum than the Parkerised fruit bomb.
Friuli Venezia Giulia
2017
70,00 €
434
PipoliVigneti del Vulture, Aglianico del Vulture This wine comes from a small cooperative in the heart of the isolated neighborhood of Aglianico del Vulture in the Basilicata region. Planted on volcanic soils up to 800 meters above sea level, the vineyards produce wines that are bold, complex and aromatic.
South and Islands
2019
48,00 €
433
Rode EtnaTenuta delle Terre Nere Marco de Grazia was one of the pioneers of the rediscovery of black soil on the slopes of Etna. Made with Nerello Mascalase and Nerello Mantellato on vines ranging from old to very old, this is a complex wine that leans stylishly towards Barolo.
South and Islands
2020
60,00 €
436
Kers VictoriaPlanet Planeta is known for mastering international variations, but here it shows that it can handle local variations just as well. A blend of Nero d'Avola and Frappato, with a rich nose of red berries and a long and supple palate.
South and Islands
2020
70,00 €
438
keep the original elegyProduced from 50-year-old vines in the Manduria region of Puglia, Produttori Di Manduria shows a certain restraint when compared to New World Zinfandels. Ripe red fruit and spicy balsamic notes are supported by silky, structured tannins. Full and rich, not overpowering.
South and Islands
2019
80,00 €
437
Osiedle Passorosso IGT PassopisciaroFranchetti Etna reds are the new big thing in some circles, and Andrea Franchetti is arguably the best. Made entirely from Nerello Mascalese, the style is somewhere between Barolo and Burgundy, with firm tannins and a strong, complex aroma.
South and Islands
2016
115,00 EUR