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Tuscany | 2 | 97 (WA) |
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£685.61 |
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Wine Advocate (97)The 2013 Brunello di Montalcino is downright gorgeous. The wine is inward-looking at the very beginning, but it quickly revs up to deliver soaring intensity and profound elegance. It goes from first to sixth gear in seconds and grabs all your attention and admiration in the process. The bouquet reads like a textbook Sangiovese, with wild berry, rose hip, pressed violets, cola, balsam herb, licorice and cigar ash. The bouquet underlines the wine's enormous finesse and pedigree, but the mouthfeel is all about frankness, directness and power. This is a naked and pure Brunello that glows bright with confidence and pride. |
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Tuscany | 22 | 97 (JS) |
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£403.24 |
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James Suckling (97)Wow. The mouthfeel, depth and length to this red is really phenomenal. Full body, ultra-fine tannins. Blueberry, blackberry and chocolate character. Goes on for minutes. The composure and substance to this wine is amazing. This is the best ever Il Carbonaione. Will improve for years but taste it now. |
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Tuscany | 1 | - |
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£838.84 |
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1 | - |
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£670.86 |
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Piedmont | 2 | 95+ (VN) |
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£806.44 |
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Vinous (95+)A dark, brooding wine, the 2013 Barbaresco Riserva Montestefano comes across as quite virile today, with huge tannins and equally imposing dark fruit. Smoke, leather, licorice and game add to an impression of raw, almost unrestrained, power. There is not a whole lot of finesse here at least not now. The Montestefano is a wine painted in broad brush strokes that emphasize power over elegance. Then again, that is Montestefano. Readers should be in no rush to open the 2013. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 17++ (JR) |
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£330.04 |
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Jancis Robinson (17++)Dark, spicy fruit on the nose. Still a little monolithic and embryonic with splendid juicy acidity and coating tannins that melt into the juicy fruit on the finish. (WS) |
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Piedmont | 1 | 96 (VN) |
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£415.24 |
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Vinous (96)The Produttori's 2013 Barbaresco Riserva Ovello is all power, tension and nerve. Even so, the 2013 is remarkably civilized and much less austere than young Ovello Barbarescos usually are. Scents of cranberry, white pepper and mint give the wine its signature high-toned aromatics. The Ovello has a Volnay-like purity to its fruit, with Nebbiolo tannins and structure, of course. If that sounds appealing, well, it is. Vivid, sculpted and impossibly beautiful, the Ovello is simply magnificent. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 95 (WS) |
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£886.87 |
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Wine Spectator (95)A rich, cherry- and floral-scented red, effusive in aroma, with the core of cherry prevailing on the palate. Though fleshy, this gives way to firm tannins that line the lingering aftertaste. Inviting and full of energy, so decant now or wait. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 95 (WS) |
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£331.24 |
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Wine Spectator (95)A rich, cherry- and floral-scented red, effusive in aroma, with the core of cherry prevailing on the palate. Though fleshy, this gives way to firm tannins that line the lingering aftertaste. Inviting and full of energy, so decant now or wait. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 96 (WA) |
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£715.24 |
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Wine Advocate (96)The 2013 Barbaresco Riserva Rabajà is a gorgeous wine with a dark and penetrating quality of fruit that wraps sensuously over the palate. Our tasting order sees this wine as the sixth sample in a lineup of nine Riservas that were tasted in order of increasing structure and power. Well-exposed and sun-drenched fruit from the Rabajà cru offers dark color saturation and thickness. The high limestone content of the soils means this is a hotter growing site that performs best in cooler vintages like 2013. Those soil types help to concentrate the fruit, and you taste that here in terms of the wine's broad concentration and vertical delivery of black fruit aromas. This is a complete and seamlessly integrated wine with drying mineral sensations on the powerful finish. |
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Piedmont | 3 | 95 (WA) |
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£576.04 |
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Wine Advocate (95)The delightful 2013 Barbaresco Riserva Rio Sordo is fourth on a scale of nine wines in terms of growing structure and power. This is the middle-point wine. You will immediately notice that the texture of this single-vineyard expression is increasingly thicker and pastier. The bouquet delivers opulent tones of blackberry and ripe cherry in thick and succulent waves. Yet, like the Pora, Pajè and Ovello expressions, the Barbaresco Riserva Rio Sordo is also a more accessible wine. You can save it for longer cellar aging, but you could also opt to serve it in the near or medium term. It offers both immediate pleasure and long-term potential. |
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Tuscany | 1 | - |
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£622.84 |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
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£559.94 |
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Indulge your palate with the sublime Rivetto Barolo Briccolina 2013. This meticulously crafted vintage originates from Serralunga d'Alba, a prime wine-producing region in Piedmont, Italy, reputed for its top-tier Nebbiolo grapes. Rivetto Barolo Briccolina unfolds an enchanting blend of strength, complexity, and aromatic richness, all testament to the artisanal mastery of Rivetto winemakers, who combine traditional and progressive wine-making techniques harmoniously. Undergoing 40 days maceration and aged in French barriques for a majestic 30 months, this wine epitomises the natural alchemy that only time can deliver. Savour the intoxicating aromatics from black cherry to roses, coupled with an exquisite mineral undertone. Its long finish teases your palate with gentle tannins for an unforgettable experience. Rivetto, as a biodynamic winery, has successfully encapsulated respect for its natural resources and passion in every bottle. The Rivetto Barolo Briccolina 2013 is indeed a celebration of Rivetto's commitment to integrity, quality and sustainable viticulture practices. |
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Piedmont | 3 | - |
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£515.80 |
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Revel in the exquisite olfactory experience of Rivetto Barolo Leon Riserva 2013, an exceptional Italian red wine hailing from the prestigious region of Piedmont. Evoking a deep garnet hue and multifaceted aroma, this wine showcases the artisanal craftsmanship of third-generation wine grower, Enrico Rivetto. The Nebbiolo grapes are grown on Lirano Hills, where ample sunlight and calcareous-clay soil contribute to the unique depth of flavors and complexity. Traditional vinification techniques are employed, and the wine is matured in Slavonian oak barrels for 36 months, serving to enhance its robust structure and exceptional longevity. An aromatic dominance of dried roses and spices meet the palate with velvety tannic intensity and a harmonious long-lasting finish. Rivetto Barolo Leon Riserva 2013 is surely a celebration of richly elegant taste, embodying the finest expressions of Barolo. This wine is a remarkable triumph of dedication to viticulture, delivering a profoundly memorable experience with each sip. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 98 (WE) |
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£6,794.17 |
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Wine Enthusiast (98)Crushed mint, new leather, white truffle and wild berry aromas waft out of the glass on this gorgeous, fragrant wine. Smooth but seriously structured, the focused palate is delicious, delivering crushed Morello cherry, raspberry compote and licorice. Still youthfully austere, it needs several more years to fully develop but it will age and evolve for decades. An absolutely breathtaking wine. |
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Piedmont | 2 | 98 (WE) |
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£1,140.80 |
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Wine Enthusiast (98)Crushed mint, new leather, white truffle and wild berry aromas waft out of the glass on this gorgeous, fragrant wine. Smooth but seriously structured, the focused palate is delicious, delivering crushed Morello cherry, raspberry compote and licorice. Still youthfully austere, it needs several more years to fully develop but it will age and evolve for decades. An absolutely breathtaking wine. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 94 (WA) |
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£922.84 |
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Wine Advocate (94)The Pajè vineyard is among the most calcareous in terms of soil composition within the entire Barbaresco appellation. The vines are 50 years old, and those six years of barrel and bottle aging are absolutely necessary. This plot is a little under two hectares in size, and this site has been in family hands since 1953. In fact, Roagna is releasing all its expressions from 2013 at the same time. Thanks in part to the relative youth of the vines (young I suppose only by Roagna standards), the 2013 Barbaresco Pajè's aromas are large in scale and generally more fleshed out. The tannins are also a bit more dry or astringent. The wine shows deep contrasts between the sweet nature of the bouquet and the very sharp nature of the mouthfeel. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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£1,015.24 |
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Vinous (94)The 2013 Barolo Cerequio is soft, delicate and understated, with a creamy expression of fruit, silky tannins and exceptional overall balance. Sweet floral notes, bright red stone fruits, mint and cinnnamon give the wine its aromatic lift and presence. The only thing the 2013 is missing is the fruit intensity and exuberance of the very best years. Today, the Cerequio comes across as not fully formed and still recovering from its bottling about two months before this tasting. It will be interesting to see if more vineyard signatures develop over time. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 96 (VN) |
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£1,058.44 |
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Vinous (96)The 2013 Barolo La Serra is superb. In fact, the 2013 is one of the most impressive young La Serras I have ever tasted from Roberto Voerzio because the tannins are much more polished than is typically the case here, where the high altitude of this site tends to produce sinewy, nervous Barolos. Today, the 2013 is brilliant and super-expressive, with remarkable precision and class. As always, the flavors are bright and floral, with a good underpinning of chalky, mineral-driven tones, with remarkable polish and class to burn. What a gorgeous wine this is. |
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Veneto | 8 | 97 (DC) |
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£559.24 |
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Decanter (97)From one of the most iconic wineries in the Orientale, this is aged for two years in oak and a further three in bottle. A proper meditation wine, great with game, strong cheeses or a cigar. It has a huge nose of stewed red fruits, ethereal bramble forest fruits and blackberry jam. Generous, with spicy, bitter cherry-stone freshness. Full-bodied with a rich, intense, spicy undertone. |
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Tuscany | 2 | - |
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£1,152.29 |
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Introducing the distinguished Salicutti Brunello di Montalcino Piaggione Riserva 2013, a profound embodiment of Italian winemaking. Produced in the globally renowned Montalcino region, this exceptional wine hails from Salicutti, a prestigious estate committed to biodynamic practices and dedicated to preserving the purity of Sangiovese. The Salicutti Brunello di Montalcino Piaggione Riserva 2013 is birthed from grapes harvested from the Piaggione vineyard, known for its uniquely diverse microclimate and rich soil composition. Aged for over 36 months in Slavonian oak barrels, this rich, ruby-red coloured Brunello offers a complex bouquet of ripe cherries, blackberries, and tobacco, all underpinned by a solid structure and velvety tannins. The lengthy ageing process enhances the wine’s depth and ensures its long-term potential, allowing connoisseurs to appreciate its evolving character. Offering an unparalleled taste experience, it is a testimony to Salicutti's commitment to creating an excellent and environmentally conscious winemaking. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 98 (VN) |
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£776.44 |
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Vinous (98)A wine of extraordinary finesse, the 2013 Percarlo is utterly magnificent. Creamy and beautifully layered in the glass, the 2013 speaks to finesse more than the power and explosiveness that is often found here. With time in the glass, the mid-palate fleshes out and the flavors gain in intensity and darkness. When young, Percarlo is often forbiddingly tannic, but the gradual move towards larger format barrels and casks has, among other things, given the wine much more textural elegance. I can't wait to see how it ages. This is one of the most complete and strikingly beautiful wines of the vintage. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 97-98 (JS) |
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£422.44 |
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James Suckling (97-98)This is an impressive wine with blackberry, currant and spice. Full body, chewy tannins and a flavorful finish. A rich and structured young Brunello. Try in 2021. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 99 (WI) |
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£3,489.67 |
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The Wine Independent (99)The 2013 Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia was one of the stars of this vertical for me and a big surprise. It is just so graceful and harmonious. The aromas and flavors are brighter and in sharper focus and the tannins are even more seamless than before. Carlo Paoli told me that he also loves this vintage - the weather conditions were so good, with no excess of heat or rain. As he says, "Everything was slow, calm and beautiful." The 2013 Sassicaia reflects this ease. The palate has a lovely combination of a velvety texture, with just the right weight, and thrilling acidity. The fine tannins almost disappear on the finish. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 99 (WI) |
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£1,519.24 |
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The Wine Independent (99)The 2013 Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia was one of the stars of this vertical for me and a big surprise. It is just so graceful and harmonious. The aromas and flavors are brighter and in sharper focus and the tannins are even more seamless than before. Carlo Paoli told me that he also loves this vintage - the weather conditions were so good, with no excess of heat or rain. As he says, "Everything was slow, calm and beautiful." The 2013 Sassicaia reflects this ease. The palate has a lovely combination of a velvety texture, with just the right weight, and thrilling acidity. The fine tannins almost disappear on the finish. |
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Veneto | 2 | - |
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£1,057.82 |
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Experience the grandeur of Italian viticulture with the Secondo Marco Amarone della Valpolicella 2013, a wine that exemplifies the authenticity and craftsmanship that only a dedicated vintner can achieve. Produced by legendary winemaking artist Marco dalla Stella, this remarkable vintage hails from Italy's famous Valpolicella region. Each hand-picked grape undergoes a traditional appassimento drying process before being meticulously fermented and matured for 36 months in Slavonian oak barrels. The result is a harmonious blend of tradition and innovation that shines through in the wine's intense ruby red hue, structured body, and complex aromatics. The Secondo Marco Amarone della Valpolicella 2013 captivates with its layers of black cherry, dried fig, and sweet spices, rounding off with a sophisticated finish that leaves your taste buds yearning for more. This is truly a masterpiece expressing the very soul and essence of Valpolicella. |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
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£420.29 |
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From the topmost vineyard in the region of Barolo, Italy, welcomes the illustrious Serradenari Barolo 2013. This exquisite wine is master crafted from Nebbiolo grapes, harvested exclusively from a unique microclimate that yields a delicate and elegant palate. Respecting organic farming principles, the Serradenari estate handpicks the grapes to ensure the finest quality and. The wine is aged for 24 months in a combination of large Slavonian oak casks and smaller French oak barrels to achieve a harmonious balance of powerful structure and finesse. Pouring a beautiful garnet-red, the Serradenari Barolo 2013 presents a complex bouquet of wild berries, rose petals, and discreet oak. On the palate, it reveals a perfect balance of tannins and acidity, with rich flavours, embodying the charm of an aged Barolo. This distinguished producer's commitment to miniature production assures each bottle is a testament to uncompromising quality. |
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Piedmont | 4 | - |
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£297.89 |
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Indulge in the delectable complexity of Serradenari Viticoltori in La Morra Barolo La Vetta 2013. A harmonious blend rich in character, this exquisite Barolo hails from the esteemed Piedmont region in Italy. Made exclusively at Serradenari, the highest vineyard in the Langhe area, it is carefully cultivated on the cherished white marl soil, enhancing its distinct nuances. The noble nebbiolo grapes used in this vintage were handpicked, fermented in stainless steel tanks, and matured in French oak barrels, accentuating the wine's structured tannins and elegant layers of flavour. Boasting aromatic signs of violets and roses, tantalising hints of licorice are pleasingly interdispersed with touches of red fruits, leading to an alluring, refined finish. This magnificent expression from Serradenari Viticoltori in La Morra is indeed an epitome of Barolo La Vetta's craftsmanship. Savour the Serradenari Viticoltori in La Morra Barolo La Vetta 2013 for a truly sophisticated wine experience. |
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Tuscany | 1 | - |
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£439.24 |
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Piedmont | 1 | 92 (VN) |
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£191.09 |
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Vinous (92)Socré's 2013 Barbaresco is a terrific example of the vintage at its best. The aromatics alone are enticing. Sweet dark cherry, plum, sage, lavender, rose petal mint and licorice give the 2013 a dark, mysterious quality that is hard to fully describe. Deep and yet also weightless as only Nebbiolo can be, the 2013 hits all the right notes. This is a vivid and impeccable Barbaresco from Socré. |
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Tuscany | 2 | 97 (WA) |
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£566.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97)The 2013 Brunello di Montalcino is downright gorgeous. The wine is inward-looking at the very beginning, but it quickly revs up to deliver soaring intensity and profound elegance. It goes from first to sixth gear in seconds and grabs all your attention and admiration in the process. The bouquet reads like a textbook Sangiovese, with wild berry, rose hip, pressed violets, cola, balsam herb, licorice and cigar ash. The bouquet underlines the wine's enormous finesse and pedigree, but the mouthfeel is all about frankness, directness and power. This is a naked and pure Brunello that glows bright with confidence and pride. |
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Tuscany | 22 | 97 (JS) |
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£320.00 |
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James Suckling (97)Wow. The mouthfeel, depth and length to this red is really phenomenal. Full body, ultra-fine tannins. Blueberry, blackberry and chocolate character. Goes on for minutes. The composure and substance to this wine is amazing. This is the best ever Il Carbonaione. Will improve for years but taste it now. |
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Tuscany | 1 | - |
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£683.00 |
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£535.00 |
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Piedmont | 2 | 95+ (VN) |
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£656.00 |
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Vinous (95+)A dark, brooding wine, the 2013 Barbaresco Riserva Montestefano comes across as quite virile today, with huge tannins and equally imposing dark fruit. Smoke, leather, licorice and game add to an impression of raw, almost unrestrained, power. There is not a whole lot of finesse here at least not now. The Montestefano is a wine painted in broad brush strokes that emphasize power over elegance. Then again, that is Montestefano. Readers should be in no rush to open the 2013. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 17++ (JR) |
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£259.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (17++)Dark, spicy fruit on the nose. Still a little monolithic and embryonic with splendid juicy acidity and coating tannins that melt into the juicy fruit on the finish. (WS) |
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Piedmont | 1 | 96 (VN) |
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£330.00 |
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Vinous (96)The Produttori's 2013 Barbaresco Riserva Ovello is all power, tension and nerve. Even so, the 2013 is remarkably civilized and much less austere than young Ovello Barbarescos usually are. Scents of cranberry, white pepper and mint give the wine its signature high-toned aromatics. The Ovello has a Volnay-like purity to its fruit, with Nebbiolo tannins and structure, of course. If that sounds appealing, well, it is. Vivid, sculpted and impossibly beautiful, the Ovello is simply magnificent. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 95 (WS) |
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£707.00 |
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Wine Spectator (95)A rich, cherry- and floral-scented red, effusive in aroma, with the core of cherry prevailing on the palate. Though fleshy, this gives way to firm tannins that line the lingering aftertaste. Inviting and full of energy, so decant now or wait. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 95 (WS) |
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£260.00 |
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Wine Spectator (95)A rich, cherry- and floral-scented red, effusive in aroma, with the core of cherry prevailing on the palate. Though fleshy, this gives way to firm tannins that line the lingering aftertaste. Inviting and full of energy, so decant now or wait. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 96 (WA) |
In Bond
£580.00 |
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Wine Advocate (96)The 2013 Barbaresco Riserva Rabajà is a gorgeous wine with a dark and penetrating quality of fruit that wraps sensuously over the palate. Our tasting order sees this wine as the sixth sample in a lineup of nine Riservas that were tasted in order of increasing structure and power. Well-exposed and sun-drenched fruit from the Rabajà cru offers dark color saturation and thickness. The high limestone content of the soils means this is a hotter growing site that performs best in cooler vintages like 2013. Those soil types help to concentrate the fruit, and you taste that here in terms of the wine's broad concentration and vertical delivery of black fruit aromas. This is a complete and seamlessly integrated wine with drying mineral sensations on the powerful finish. |
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Piedmont | 3 | 95 (WA) |
In Bond
£464.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95)The delightful 2013 Barbaresco Riserva Rio Sordo is fourth on a scale of nine wines in terms of growing structure and power. This is the middle-point wine. You will immediately notice that the texture of this single-vineyard expression is increasingly thicker and pastier. The bouquet delivers opulent tones of blackberry and ripe cherry in thick and succulent waves. Yet, like the Pora, Pajè and Ovello expressions, the Barbaresco Riserva Rio Sordo is also a more accessible wine. You can save it for longer cellar aging, but you could also opt to serve it in the near or medium term. It offers both immediate pleasure and long-term potential. |
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Tuscany | 1 | - |
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£503.00 |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
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£457.00 |
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Indulge your palate with the sublime Rivetto Barolo Briccolina 2013. This meticulously crafted vintage originates from Serralunga d'Alba, a prime wine-producing region in Piedmont, Italy, reputed for its top-tier Nebbiolo grapes. Rivetto Barolo Briccolina unfolds an enchanting blend of strength, complexity, and aromatic richness, all testament to the artisanal mastery of Rivetto winemakers, who combine traditional and progressive wine-making techniques harmoniously. Undergoing 40 days maceration and aged in French barriques for a majestic 30 months, this wine epitomises the natural alchemy that only time can deliver. Savour the intoxicating aromatics from black cherry to roses, coupled with an exquisite mineral undertone. Its long finish teases your palate with gentle tannins for an unforgettable experience. Rivetto, as a biodynamic winery, has successfully encapsulated respect for its natural resources and passion in every bottle. The Rivetto Barolo Briccolina 2013 is indeed a celebration of Rivetto's commitment to integrity, quality and sustainable viticulture practices. |
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Piedmont | 3 | - |
In Bond
£417.00 |
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Revel in the exquisite olfactory experience of Rivetto Barolo Leon Riserva 2013, an exceptional Italian red wine hailing from the prestigious region of Piedmont. Evoking a deep garnet hue and multifaceted aroma, this wine showcases the artisanal craftsmanship of third-generation wine grower, Enrico Rivetto. The Nebbiolo grapes are grown on Lirano Hills, where ample sunlight and calcareous-clay soil contribute to the unique depth of flavors and complexity. Traditional vinification techniques are employed, and the wine is matured in Slavonian oak barrels for 36 months, serving to enhance its robust structure and exceptional longevity. An aromatic dominance of dried roses and spices meet the palate with velvety tannic intensity and a harmonious long-lasting finish. Rivetto Barolo Leon Riserva 2013 is surely a celebration of richly elegant taste, embodying the finest expressions of Barolo. This wine is a remarkable triumph of dedication to viticulture, delivering a profoundly memorable experience with each sip. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 98 (WE) |
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£5,644.00 |
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Wine Enthusiast (98)Crushed mint, new leather, white truffle and wild berry aromas waft out of the glass on this gorgeous, fragrant wine. Smooth but seriously structured, the focused palate is delicious, delivering crushed Morello cherry, raspberry compote and licorice. Still youthfully austere, it needs several more years to fully develop but it will age and evolve for decades. An absolutely breathtaking wine. |
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Piedmont | 2 | 98 (WE) |
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£948.00 |
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Wine Enthusiast (98)Crushed mint, new leather, white truffle and wild berry aromas waft out of the glass on this gorgeous, fragrant wine. Smooth but seriously structured, the focused palate is delicious, delivering crushed Morello cherry, raspberry compote and licorice. Still youthfully austere, it needs several more years to fully develop but it will age and evolve for decades. An absolutely breathtaking wine. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 94 (WA) |
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£753.00 |
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Wine Advocate (94)The Pajè vineyard is among the most calcareous in terms of soil composition within the entire Barbaresco appellation. The vines are 50 years old, and those six years of barrel and bottle aging are absolutely necessary. This plot is a little under two hectares in size, and this site has been in family hands since 1953. In fact, Roagna is releasing all its expressions from 2013 at the same time. Thanks in part to the relative youth of the vines (young I suppose only by Roagna standards), the 2013 Barbaresco Pajè's aromas are large in scale and generally more fleshed out. The tannins are also a bit more dry or astringent. The wine shows deep contrasts between the sweet nature of the bouquet and the very sharp nature of the mouthfeel. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 94 (VN) |
In Bond
£830.00 |
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Vinous (94)The 2013 Barolo Cerequio is soft, delicate and understated, with a creamy expression of fruit, silky tannins and exceptional overall balance. Sweet floral notes, bright red stone fruits, mint and cinnnamon give the wine its aromatic lift and presence. The only thing the 2013 is missing is the fruit intensity and exuberance of the very best years. Today, the Cerequio comes across as not fully formed and still recovering from its bottling about two months before this tasting. It will be interesting to see if more vineyard signatures develop over time. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 96 (VN) |
In Bond
£866.00 |
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Vinous (96)The 2013 Barolo La Serra is superb. In fact, the 2013 is one of the most impressive young La Serras I have ever tasted from Roberto Voerzio because the tannins are much more polished than is typically the case here, where the high altitude of this site tends to produce sinewy, nervous Barolos. Today, the 2013 is brilliant and super-expressive, with remarkable precision and class. As always, the flavors are bright and floral, with a good underpinning of chalky, mineral-driven tones, with remarkable polish and class to burn. What a gorgeous wine this is. |
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Veneto | 8 | 97 (DC) |
In Bond
£450.00 |
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Decanter (97)From one of the most iconic wineries in the Orientale, this is aged for two years in oak and a further three in bottle. A proper meditation wine, great with game, strong cheeses or a cigar. It has a huge nose of stewed red fruits, ethereal bramble forest fruits and blackberry jam. Generous, with spicy, bitter cherry-stone freshness. Full-bodied with a rich, intense, spicy undertone. |
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Tuscany | 2 | - |
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£941.00 |
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Introducing the distinguished Salicutti Brunello di Montalcino Piaggione Riserva 2013, a profound embodiment of Italian winemaking. Produced in the globally renowned Montalcino region, this exceptional wine hails from Salicutti, a prestigious estate committed to biodynamic practices and dedicated to preserving the purity of Sangiovese. The Salicutti Brunello di Montalcino Piaggione Riserva 2013 is birthed from grapes harvested from the Piaggione vineyard, known for its uniquely diverse microclimate and rich soil composition. Aged for over 36 months in Slavonian oak barrels, this rich, ruby-red coloured Brunello offers a complex bouquet of ripe cherries, blackberries, and tobacco, all underpinned by a solid structure and velvety tannins. The lengthy ageing process enhances the wine’s depth and ensures its long-term potential, allowing connoisseurs to appreciate its evolving character. Offering an unparalleled taste experience, it is a testimony to Salicutti's commitment to creating an excellent and environmentally conscious winemaking. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 98 (VN) |
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£631.00 |
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Vinous (98)A wine of extraordinary finesse, the 2013 Percarlo is utterly magnificent. Creamy and beautifully layered in the glass, the 2013 speaks to finesse more than the power and explosiveness that is often found here. With time in the glass, the mid-palate fleshes out and the flavors gain in intensity and darkness. When young, Percarlo is often forbiddingly tannic, but the gradual move towards larger format barrels and casks has, among other things, given the wine much more textural elegance. I can't wait to see how it ages. This is one of the most complete and strikingly beautiful wines of the vintage. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 97-98 (JS) |
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£336.00 |
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James Suckling (97-98)This is an impressive wine with blackberry, currant and spice. Full body, chewy tannins and a flavorful finish. A rich and structured young Brunello. Try in 2021. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 99 (WI) |
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£2,876.00 |
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The Wine Independent (99)The 2013 Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia was one of the stars of this vertical for me and a big surprise. It is just so graceful and harmonious. The aromas and flavors are brighter and in sharper focus and the tannins are even more seamless than before. Carlo Paoli told me that he also loves this vintage - the weather conditions were so good, with no excess of heat or rain. As he says, "Everything was slow, calm and beautiful." The 2013 Sassicaia reflects this ease. The palate has a lovely combination of a velvety texture, with just the right weight, and thrilling acidity. The fine tannins almost disappear on the finish. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 99 (WI) |
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£1,250.00 |
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The Wine Independent (99)The 2013 Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia was one of the stars of this vertical for me and a big surprise. It is just so graceful and harmonious. The aromas and flavors are brighter and in sharper focus and the tannins are even more seamless than before. Carlo Paoli told me that he also loves this vintage - the weather conditions were so good, with no excess of heat or rain. As he says, "Everything was slow, calm and beautiful." The 2013 Sassicaia reflects this ease. The palate has a lovely combination of a velvety texture, with just the right weight, and thrilling acidity. The fine tannins almost disappear on the finish. |
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Veneto | 2 | - |
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£861.00 |
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Experience the grandeur of Italian viticulture with the Secondo Marco Amarone della Valpolicella 2013, a wine that exemplifies the authenticity and craftsmanship that only a dedicated vintner can achieve. Produced by legendary winemaking artist Marco dalla Stella, this remarkable vintage hails from Italy's famous Valpolicella region. Each hand-picked grape undergoes a traditional appassimento drying process before being meticulously fermented and matured for 36 months in Slavonian oak barrels. The result is a harmonious blend of tradition and innovation that shines through in the wine's intense ruby red hue, structured body, and complex aromatics. The Secondo Marco Amarone della Valpolicella 2013 captivates with its layers of black cherry, dried fig, and sweet spices, rounding off with a sophisticated finish that leaves your taste buds yearning for more. This is truly a masterpiece expressing the very soul and essence of Valpolicella. |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
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£331.00 |
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From the topmost vineyard in the region of Barolo, Italy, welcomes the illustrious Serradenari Barolo 2013. This exquisite wine is master crafted from Nebbiolo grapes, harvested exclusively from a unique microclimate that yields a delicate and elegant palate. Respecting organic farming principles, the Serradenari estate handpicks the grapes to ensure the finest quality and. The wine is aged for 24 months in a combination of large Slavonian oak casks and smaller French oak barrels to achieve a harmonious balance of powerful structure and finesse. Pouring a beautiful garnet-red, the Serradenari Barolo 2013 presents a complex bouquet of wild berries, rose petals, and discreet oak. On the palate, it reveals a perfect balance of tannins and acidity, with rich flavours, embodying the charm of an aged Barolo. This distinguished producer's commitment to miniature production assures each bottle is a testament to uncompromising quality. |
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Piedmont | 4 | - |
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£229.00 |
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Indulge in the delectable complexity of Serradenari Viticoltori in La Morra Barolo La Vetta 2013. A harmonious blend rich in character, this exquisite Barolo hails from the esteemed Piedmont region in Italy. Made exclusively at Serradenari, the highest vineyard in the Langhe area, it is carefully cultivated on the cherished white marl soil, enhancing its distinct nuances. The noble nebbiolo grapes used in this vintage were handpicked, fermented in stainless steel tanks, and matured in French oak barrels, accentuating the wine's structured tannins and elegant layers of flavour. Boasting aromatic signs of violets and roses, tantalising hints of licorice are pleasingly interdispersed with touches of red fruits, leading to an alluring, refined finish. This magnificent expression from Serradenari Viticoltori in La Morra is indeed an epitome of Barolo La Vetta's craftsmanship. Savour the Serradenari Viticoltori in La Morra Barolo La Vetta 2013 for a truly sophisticated wine experience. |
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Tuscany | 1 | - |
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£350.00 |
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Piedmont | 1 | 92 (VN) |
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£140.00 |
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Vinous (92)Socré's 2013 Barbaresco is a terrific example of the vintage at its best. The aromatics alone are enticing. Sweet dark cherry, plum, sage, lavender, rose petal mint and licorice give the 2013 a dark, mysterious quality that is hard to fully describe. Deep and yet also weightless as only Nebbiolo can be, the 2013 hits all the right notes. This is a vivid and impeccable Barbaresco from Socré. |
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