(bfc) 152. 2022 Rinaldi
Barbera, Piemonte, Italy. Barbera from Piedmont is a remarkable and elegant red wine, known for its lively acidity, fruit-forward character, and smooth texture. On the nose, it offers an intense and distinctive aroma, dominated by plums, cherries, and sour cherries, often with subtle hints of spice and oak. The palate is rich and full-bodied, showing notes of red berries, dark fruit, […]
(bfb) 151. 2023 Mottura
Primitivo, Salento, Italy. Description: A classic southern Italian Primitivo with warm, fruity notes and a soft, generous character. Taste: Round and full-bodied with ripe flavors of dark cherries, plums, and a touch of chocolate and vanilla. Soft tannins and a harmonious finish. Color: Deep ruby red with garnet reflections. Aroma: Intense bouquet of sun-ripened berries, spices, and a hint of […]
(bjj) 199. 2010 Bertani
An exceptional and elegant red wine with an intense and characteristic aroma, especially of plums, cherries, and sour cherries. The taste is incredibly rich and intense with notes of red berries and vanilla, yet soft and pleasant.
(bji) 198. 2019 Val Di Suga
This is a fantastic Bio Brunello from the good 2015 vintage. Full-bodied but also velvety smooth taste with really many layers, elegant tannins, and a long, long aftertaste.
(bjh) 197. 2020 Patrick Hudelot
An elegant wine with a delicate aroma of cherries, licorice, and violets. Full-bodied, round, and soft in expression with good fruit and soft tannins from barrel aging.
(bga) 160. 2019 Bronzato
Amarone is a red wine with a beautiful deep red color; it has a full and pleasant aftertaste of pepper, blackberries, leather, and cherries. Amarone pairs well with hearty dishes of beef and rich stews. During the drying process, the grapes lose 50% of their weight; the drying process increases the sugar concentration and also […]
(bfj) 159. 2016 Chateau Barka
Located 1500m above sea level on unique soil, the vineyards of CHATEAU BARKA are cultivated and harvested on the eastern slope of Mount Lebanon, in the village of BARKA. Aged in oak barrels for 12 months, rich and round. This wine offers a balanced structure and melted tannins.
(bfi) 158. 2018 Le Clos du Château
Bourgogne Pinot Noir Le Clos du Château is red Bourgogne made from 100% Pinot Noir. The soil is classic limestone and Kimmeridgian clay, where the vines stand tall in the Épicier region. The alcoholic process takes place traditionally in stainless steel tanks, after which 60% of the wine is moved to French oak barrels, where […]
(bfh) 157. 2010 Don Jacobo
Rich, juicy, and concentrated fruit flavor with silky smooth and well-integrated tannins. Notes of ripe blackberries and rosemary, as well as a hint of oak and spices.
(bff) 155. Cantina Negrar Valpollicella Ripasso DOC
Rondinella, Corvinone, Verona, Corvina, Italy. Ripasso is a classic red wine from Valpolicella in the Veneto region, made from the traditional grape varieties Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella. Its production method is quite unique: a finished Valpolicella wine is re-fermented on the pomace (grape skins and solids) left over from Amarone production. This “ripasso” technique adds extra body, complexity, and depth to the […]