2018

From a small, dry-farmed block of vines planted in 1980 comes this stunning domestic Chardonnay: full-bodied, with present but subtle oak, and a creamy mouthfeel, this is an opulent white for rich feasts or simply a special night... Read More

This powerful wine is sustainably farmed in the Umbrian sub-region Montefalco, the indigenous home of Sagrantino. Rustic and full-bodied, it layers flavors and aromas of ripe red fruit, saddle leather, and hints of clove, star... Read More

This is an intense, full-bodied red with powerful aromas and flavors of wildflowers, violets, strawberry jam, subtle spice, and a well-structured finish with firm, food-friendly tannins. An excellent value for fans of big Tuscan... Read More

With only 10 hectares planted to vines, Château Bardins is miniscule compared to the Left Bank’s best-known estates—and the rustic, traditional wines are quite a find! Dark-fruited and earthy, with hints of graphite... Read More

Powerful and rich, with intense aromas and flavors of ripe fruit, dark plums, figs, and raisins supported by tobacco, figs, and anise. A perfect wine for a cold evening or thoughtful relaxation or a hearty meal. Luxurious!... Read More

Named Veneto’s next superstar by the late (and inimitable) Giuseppe Quintarelli, Tomasso Bussola’s Amarone is already the stuff of legend: dense, dark and chocolate-y, with luxurious flavors of dried fig and plum with... Read More

Quite approachable even in its youth, this is an ideal Brunello to pop and pour tonight—big, bold, and broad-shouldered, it offers bright Tuscan acidity, layered red fruit, leather, and earth, with a powerfully structured... Read More

Sourced from eight top sites in the southeast corner of Castelnuovo Berardenga, this is a fine example of traditionally-made, well-structured, and incredibly age-worthy Chianti Classico: bright acidity, plenty of red cherry fruit,... Read More

Nebbiolo—locally called Picotendro—grown in this granite soil has more minerality and elegance than in other growing areas, while the Freisa and Neyret adds a wonderful sour-juicy element that makes the wine highly... Read More

Earthy and structured with aromas of underbrush, grilled porcini, sunbaked earth, wild berry and dried aromatic herb. The bold but soft palate doles out layers of mature black cherry, raspberry jam, licorice, sage, tobacco and... Read More

Working organically, the Piccolomini estate produces some of Montalcino’s finest wine, especially from their Pianrosso vineyard. Intense, complex aromas of ripe red fruit and spice followed by a warm, soft, well-integrated... Read More

At this remote estate, farming & winemaking are done much the way they have been for centuries, with few concessions made for the modern age. Released after extended aging at the winery, this dry white balances remarkable concentration... Read More

Produced in tiny quantities from the home estate vineyard of one of the country’s finest low-intervention winemakers, this gorgeous wine marries elegance & restraint with age-worthy structure that will reward significant... Read More

Farmed biodynamically and vinified with minimal intervention, this is one serious Nero d’Avola! With two years aging in Slavonian oak and another 2-3 in bottle before release, this is a well-developed, elegant Nero with... Read More

Aged half in neutral oak and half in stainless steel, this well-priced Bourgogne Blanc beautifully balances a touch of toastiness with the crisp freshness of apple, pear, and a mineral-driven finish. Absolutely delicious!... Read More

An array of citrus and orchard fruit scents accented by floral and mineral nuances. Sappy, penetrating and pure, offering crackling lemon-lime flavors with hints of fresh fig and honeysuckle. A long mineral-driven finish, rounded... Read More

Sibling team Aude Chapuis and Hervé Gibert rescued their tiny 1.5ha plot in 2018, reclaiming it from forested overgrowth. Classically styled, it offers powerful aromas & flavors of dark fruit, briny, savory undertones,... Read More

An outstanding example of properly made domestic Cabernet! Aromas of blackberry, blueberry, and ripe plums. Light and gripping tannins. Hints of vanilla, toast, & kirsch that evolve on the mid-palate, intertwined with mint, eucalyptus,... Read More

Working organically and on their way to certification, Cogno produces exceptional wines with one foot in tradition and another in modern winemaking. The result is a bold, robust wine, with plenty of Nebbiolo’s characteristic... Read More

Grown by Luigi Ferrando—the ‘king’ of Carema—in the shadow of Mont Blanc, this might be Alto-Piemonte’s finest traditional expression of nebbiolo: floral aromas lead to a lively, bright palate with... Read More