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La Màgia,
Ready, but will improve,
We’ve managed to secure a rare parcel of mature Brunello from La Màgia, an organic, family-owned state that works with some of the region’s best vineyards. Their Riserva is only produced in the best years and released in very small quantities. The 2007 vintage was fantastic here, and the resulting wine is now beautifully mature and complex, showing layers of forest fruit, earth, spice and meaty, gamey characters. A real treat with a traditional Florentine steak – one of the region’s classic dishes. Drink now to 2030.
Matt Smith, Buyer (August 2019)
Matt Smith, Buyer (August 2019)
Il Poggione,
Ready, but will keep,
The 2007 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is a huge wine bursting with fruit. Powerful tannins provide the backdrop as the 2007 shows off its dazzling power and density. Rarely have sensuality and structure been so evident in a young Brunello. The 2007 is going to require considerable patience but it is a stunning wine. The long, explosive finish is utterly captivating.
Antonio Galloni - Wine Advocate #200 Apr 2012
Antonio Galloni - Wine Advocate #200 Apr 2012
Giovanni Rosso, Piedmont,
Ready, but will keep,
An amazing, compelling nose, all the roses and tar one could ever want leap from the glass. The class of this great vineyard really shows through on the palate – depth, structure and great length are all here, but it’s the sheer genius of the balance that make this a truly sublime experience.
Chris Pollington, Cellar Plan Advisor If you’re expecting a bruising and over-extracted wine then you will be disappointed. Vigna Rionda is all about finesse, mulberry weave and gentle caress, all wrapped up in a subtle and sublime structure.
David Berry Green, August 2011
Chris Pollington, Cellar Plan Advisor If you’re expecting a bruising and over-extracted wine then you will be disappointed. Vigna Rionda is all about finesse, mulberry weave and gentle caress, all wrapped up in a subtle and sublime structure.
David Berry Green, August 2011
Fontecolle, Umbria,
Ready, but will keep,
Aged in 100% new French barrique, this wine has a bright and super-ripe loganberry fruit character on the nose, while the palate is decidedly velvety, with decadent red and black fruit flavours held together by a firm yet beguiling structure. Irresistible now, this is a wine that looks set to develop well in bottle.
David Berry Green, August 2011
David Berry Green, August 2011
Cerbaiona, Tuscany,
Ready, but will keep,
Showing a delectable combination of dark cherry alongside freshly cut grass, the powerful notes of this wine’s abundance of fruit clearly dominate the palate. There is a minerally texture to the mouthfeel though, which emerges on a completely satisfying finish. This is one of our favourite wines from the 2007 vintage.
David Berry Green, Fine Wine Buyer
David Berry Green, Fine Wine Buyer
Lisini, Tuscany,
Ready, but will keep,
A perennial favourite and must try Brunello di Montalcino, the Sangiovese fruit behind ‘Ugolaia’ comes from a single, well-exposed iron-rich plot, the superior quality of which is instantly perceptible on a profound and exceedingly elegant, almost Burgundian nose. 2007 seems to have suited Ugolaia in spades: creamy, velvety, but with bright clear fruit. A good tannic backdrop should ensure it ages well. Drinking 2017 - 2030.
David Berry Green
David Berry Green
David Berry Green, Fine Wine Buyer, August 2011