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Gaja,
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The complexity of this classic Barbaresco is the result of combining Nebbiolo from 14 estate-owned vineyards. A wine of infinite finesse, it displays the hallmark Barbaresco nose of forest fruits, plums, licorice, mineral notes, coffee and tar. Gaja Barbaresco is known for its dense structure, full-bodied and complex finish rich in silky tannins. Each Gaja Barbaresco is the expression of its vintage and has a long ageing potential.
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Lisini, Tuscany,
Ready, but will keep,
Richer, more obvious in its fleshy, raspberry charm, this is very inviting, sensual, creamy even. Darker and broader in colour, the palate is generous and sumptuous, with an almost raspberry-ripple richness. The texture is one of crushed velvet, of sweet currants and heady fruit; in a word – lush.
One of Montalcino’s oldest estates, dating back to the time of the Medicis, Lisini is known more recently as one of the founding fathers of the Brunello di Montalcino Consorzio of the 1960s. The Clementi-Lisini family, at the 154-hectare property near Sant’Angelo in Colle (20 hectares are under vine), make a thoroughly traditional range that builds on ancient Eocene sand, clay and iron-rich soils; wines that were first bottled in 1967. Oenologist Filippo Paoletti stands guard over the estate’s pre-eminent position.
One of Montalcino’s oldest estates, dating back to the time of the Medicis, Lisini is known more recently as one of the founding fathers of the Brunello di Montalcino Consorzio of the 1960s. The Clementi-Lisini family, at the 154-hectare property near Sant’Angelo in Colle (20 hectares are under vine), make a thoroughly traditional range that builds on ancient Eocene sand, clay and iron-rich soils; wines that were first bottled in 1967. Oenologist Filippo Paoletti stands guard over the estate’s pre-eminent position.
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Lisini, Tuscany,
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Not actually a Riserva Brunello, Ugolaia's brilliance stems from the fruit of 40-year-old vines in a single vineyard, which spends an extra six months in a chestnut barrel prior to bottling. Compared to the Riserva, Ugolaia is less obviously sensual but more refined. There's a cleansing raspberry-coulis and mulberry character; it's limpid, crunchy, naturally harmonious and not in anyway forced - the product of an excellent vineyard and gentle handling. This is exquisite; not a heavyweight, it's more refined and delicate in 2009.
One of Montalcino’s oldest estates, dating back to the time of the Medicis, Lisini is known more recently as one of the founding fathers of the Brunello di Montalcino Consorzio of the 1960s. The Clementi-Lisini family, at the 154-hectare property near Sant’Angelo in Colle (20 hectares are under vine), make a thoroughly traditional range that builds on ancient Eocene sand, clay and iron-rich soils; wines that were first bottled in 1967. Oenologist Filippo Paoletti stands guard over the estate’s pre-eminent position.
One of Montalcino’s oldest estates, dating back to the time of the Medicis, Lisini is known more recently as one of the founding fathers of the Brunello di Montalcino Consorzio of the 1960s. The Clementi-Lisini family, at the 154-hectare property near Sant’Angelo in Colle (20 hectares are under vine), make a thoroughly traditional range that builds on ancient Eocene sand, clay and iron-rich soils; wines that were first bottled in 1967. Oenologist Filippo Paoletti stands guard over the estate’s pre-eminent position.
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Roagna, Piedmont,
Ready, but will keep,
Crushed flowers, tobacco, mint, licorice and dried cherries lift from the glass in Pira's 2009 Barolo Pira Vecchie Viti. Interestingly, within Roagna's range the old vines in Pajè confer power, but here they seem to add finesse. Sweet tobacco, menthol and worn-in leather add nuance on the open, expressive finish. The 2009 Pira Vecchie Viti is a bit more forward than the straight Barolo Pira. It will be interesting to see how both wines age.
Antonio Galloni - vinousmedia.com - Sept 2014
Antonio Galloni - vinousmedia.com - Sept 2014
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Roagna, Piedmont,
Ready, but will keep,
The 2009 Barolo Pira is another pretty wine. Next to the 2009 Pajè, its rough equivalent in the range of Barbarescos, the Pira is a bit fresher and brighter, with redder tonalities in its fruit and lively, piercing acidity that is going to need a few years to integrate. Pine, crushed flowers, mint, anise and crushed rocks are all layered into the finish. There is so much to like here.
93+/100 Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com, Aug 2014
93+/100 Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com, Aug 2014
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Lis Neris, Friuli-Venezia-Giulia,
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A blend of 95 percent Verduzzo and five percent Riesling, the fruit is harvested by hand and the grapes are dried for around four months on mats. Once desiccated, a long, slow fermentation takes place in new 225-litre French oak barrels. The result is a wine that is has just the right sweetness and richness, balanced with a saline minerality and fresh acidity.
Drink 2016-2026.
Drink 2016-2026.
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Giuseppe Mascarello e Figli,
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2009’s notable in that the Mascarello family chose not to make their Riserva ‘Ca d’Morissio’ in this vintage, so its old Michet clone fruit has been diverted into Monprivato instead. Monprivato is a ‘Vigna Grande’ (Grand Cru) vineyard in all but name. Perfectly exposed on 100% limestone soils, it’s the ‘Les Amoureuses’ of Castiglione Falletto. Similar in colour to neighbour Villero yet with a darker hue, the nose is really intense, more elusive, with strawberry herbal, almost incense aromas. Fuller than Villero, more ‘avvolgente’ (enveloping) and yet at the same time deeper, more profound and brooding, not wishing to make a spectacle of itself. Ah! the brilliance of Nebbiolo!
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Giuseppe Mascarello e Figli,
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Santo Stefano di Perno differs from the other two Baroli in that it’s found in the village of Monforte d’Alba, meaning more iron rich sand, higher up and comprising a larger percentage of old vines. So while Villero can be drunk almost from the off, this wine needs more time. This is reflected in Santo Stefano’s slightly dark hue, a nose of sweet strawberry and hay, the palate compact, measured, at its heart a kernel of sapid, herbal, almost balsamic sweet fruit; the tannins molten but present, underpinning it all. Sunnier than the sapid 2008.
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Antinori,
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Balsamic notes prevail on the nose of this wine, followed by aromas of ripe fruit and spices. On the palate the first sensations are velvety, with soft tannins and much finesse. The finish and aftertaste are well supported by the mineral notes which give it a lovely length and persistence, while the vineyards are situated on rocky, slightly limestone soil. Benchmark plus Bolgheri!
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Antinori,
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The 2009 Antinori Solaia is similar to the 2007 in its volume and richness, but it is less extroverted. This is another gorgeous Solaia that will drink well pretty much during its entire life. The warm year yielded a racy Solaia with no hard edges and fabulous overall balance.
Antonio Galloni - Dec-2013
Antonio Galloni - Dec-2013
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Gaja,
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Almost always the most powerful and austere of Gaja’s five single vineyard wines, it requires a longer time to fully develop. Highly concentrated fruit in addition to fine herbs, minerals and exotic spices. A very focussed, concentrated wine with a long, lingering finish and refined tannins, it has excellent ageing potential.
“Notes of honey, marzipan and kirsch; lots of rose-water, some Turkish Delight and orange blossom on the nose. The palate reveals graceful soft fruit, quite new-world in style, leading to a modern-Langhe style finish. Firm, but fine tannins on the finish, where the oak takes a back-seat to the fruit”
Gary Owen – BBR Fine Wine
“Notes of honey, marzipan and kirsch; lots of rose-water, some Turkish Delight and orange blossom on the nose. The palate reveals graceful soft fruit, quite new-world in style, leading to a modern-Langhe style finish. Firm, but fine tannins on the finish, where the oak takes a back-seat to the fruit”
Gary Owen – BBR Fine Wine
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Gaja,
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Costa Russi was added to the Gaja family of vineyards in 1978, from the Roncagliette vineyard in Barbaresco. This wine has a staggeringly dark, almost kirsch nose. The palate reflects this exotic suggestion, which bridges seamlessly into the firm tannins with notes of black pepper and sweet balsamic. The long finish and tannic structure suggest that this wine requires 4-5 years ageing and will drink well for 10 years.
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Il Poggione,
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Il Poggione is a winery steeped in history with its origins dating back to the late 1800s. Owned by Leopoldo and Livia Franceschi , it is situated below the beautiful hilltop town of Sant’Angelo in Colle, a part of the Brunello di Montalcino appellation characterised by a temperate, yet well-ventilated micro-climate. This benefits the grapes by maintaining refreshing acidity levels and extending their ripening time.
Father and son winemaking team Fabrizio and Alessandro Bindocci coax the best from these privileged vineyard sites; they are also proponents of a traditional wine-making style which includes submerging the cap with frequent pump overs (for more colour and tannin extraction), and ageing in large casks (so that wood flavours remain subtle and do not interfere with the natural expression of the Sangiovese and the Sant’Angelo terroir).
In the best vintages the wines demonstrate extraordinary development in bottle. Even better, prices have remained very reasonable, considering the superb quality of the wine. Poggione’s straight Brunello is one of the most fairly-priced, cellar worthy wines of the appellation. This is a benchmark property for fine, traditionally made Brunello capable of ageing superbly.
Chris Pollington- Private Account Manager
Father and son winemaking team Fabrizio and Alessandro Bindocci coax the best from these privileged vineyard sites; they are also proponents of a traditional wine-making style which includes submerging the cap with frequent pump overs (for more colour and tannin extraction), and ageing in large casks (so that wood flavours remain subtle and do not interfere with the natural expression of the Sangiovese and the Sant’Angelo terroir).
In the best vintages the wines demonstrate extraordinary development in bottle. Even better, prices have remained very reasonable, considering the superb quality of the wine. Poggione’s straight Brunello is one of the most fairly-priced, cellar worthy wines of the appellation. This is a benchmark property for fine, traditionally made Brunello capable of ageing superbly.
Chris Pollington- Private Account Manager
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Roagna, Piedmont,
Ready, but will keep,
Luca Roagna represents the latest generation to work at this historical wine estate, alongside his genial father Alfredo, whose 15 hectares of vines cover both Barabresco and Barolo. The family's roots, however, lie in Barbaresco, with Luca's grandfather buying the Paje vineyard in the 1950s. Production is small; the 10,000-case potential reduced to an average 6,000-case reality. In a word: finezza.
At 0.24 hectares, Montefico is a slightly bigger site than Asili. Located close to the village of Barbaresco itself in a naturally protected amphitheatre, mid-slope on grey marne, it’s mulberry-rich yet salty cool. It’s sumptuous, with great depth, an empathic presence and gorgeously ripe, old-vine fruit (the oldest dating back to 1929) from grassed-over, naturally low-yielding vineyards. Epic.
At 0.24 hectares, Montefico is a slightly bigger site than Asili. Located close to the village of Barbaresco itself in a naturally protected amphitheatre, mid-slope on grey marne, it’s mulberry-rich yet salty cool. It’s sumptuous, with great depth, an empathic presence and gorgeously ripe, old-vine fruit (the oldest dating back to 1929) from grassed-over, naturally low-yielding vineyards. Epic.
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Cascina Mario Fontana, Piedmont,
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This was the second year that Mario incorporated the fruit from his wife Luisa’s family vineyard, Gallinotto in La Morra, providing a lighter, fruitier character to the more ‘serious’ fruit from Castiglione Falletto’s Villero and Valletti vineyards. Reassuringly pale in colour, the nose is bright and perfumed, wooing you on with lush red fruit, hints of quinine, sandalwood and even menthol (indicating the warmth of the vintage). The fresh palate seduces you with charming summer fruit, along with more pulp and grassezza (fat), savoury leather and tobacco. The important fruit coming from Castiglione Falletto providing the pedigree and quiet sophistication. Hidden depths.
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E.Pira di Chiara Boschis, Piedmont,
Ready, but will keep,
Chiara’s Cannubi is distinctly bright and pale red in colour, setting it apart from the blueberry purple of Mosconi. The colour is a tenuous link to the great Baroli of Serralunga d’Alba, where sand also plays an important role. The nose too is equally lifted, notably finer than Mosconi, with a pert cherry red kirsch character that elegantly continues on into the strawberry, salato palate in one fluid movement. There’s a freshness that supports the fact that Chiara is one of the first to harvest. Promising. Drinking 2017 – 2027.
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Giovanni Rosso, Piedmont,
Ready, but will keep,
2009 was to be Tommaso Canale’s penultimate harvest of Vigna Rionda. Cousin of Ester Rosso (nata Canale), Davide’s mum, Tommaso should be rightly proud of the fruit he grew and the wine he made in 2009. It’s a stunner, the finest of the three vintages (2007, 2008, 2009) that Giovanni Rosso has released following his death. One can see La Serra in Vigna Rionda - they lie a couple of hundred metres apart - yet ‘VR’ has hidden depths, there’s more kirsch-like intensity, more skin to pulp, richer, the tannins firm. The last of Tommaso Canale’s line.
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