Indulge your palate with the exquisite Miani Friuli Colli Orientali Refosco 2018, a meticulously crafted Italian fine wine. Produced in the renowned vineyards of Miani, an esteemed vineyard in Friuli, North-Eastern Italy, this exceptional Refosco blend unearths a unique symphony of flavours.

A homage to the winemaker Enzo Pontoni’s vision, this vintage conserves an unswerving commitment to quality and authenticity. Expressing a richer, well- structured character, it offers an elegant balance of fruit and minerality. It's designed for longevity, with Pontoni preferring picked the grapes later than usual, ensuring an intoxicating depth of flavour.

The Miani Friuli Colli Orientali Refosco 2018 is a true masterpiece, bursting with plush dark fruit flavours, layered with earthy undertones and subtle spice. Savour this complex and beautifully concentrated fine wine that displays an enduring, graceful finish. For those desiring utmost refinement and full-bodied richness, this top-tier Italian offering is a befitting choice.

An exquisite example of Italian viticulture, the Miani Friuli Colli Orientali Rosso 2019 is undeniably a connoisseur's delight. This lustrous red originates from the renowned winery, Miani, known for crafting small batches of world-class wines. Enzo Pontoni, the masterful wine maker positions Miani as a premium producer in the Friuli Colli Orientali region.

The Miani Friuli Colli Orientali Rosso 2019 is produced from meticulously selected grapes grown on steep, southwest-facing slopes allowing for optimal sunlight. Aged exquisitely in French barrels, it exhibits an impassioned depth of flavour, with distinct layers of earthy chestnut and ripe cherries, coupled with a silky mouthfeel.

Vibrant and evocative, the Miani Friuli Colli Orientali Rosso 2019 brilliantly represents the geographical nuances of its Friulian origins, making it an invaluable addition to any discerning wine collection. Crafted with utmost precision and respect for tradition, this wine sets a definitive benchmark for the region's red varietals.

Miani Friuli Colli Orientali Rosso 2020, a spirited reflection of Italy's rich winemaking heritage, is a grand offering from the house of Miani. Exemplifying meticulous craftsmanship, this wine is carefully nurtured in the Colli Orientali del Friuli DOC region—a distinguished appellation known for its unique microclimate. Enzo Pontoni, the master vintner of Miani, exercises strict control on the yield to maintain an unparalleled quality.

Vinification involves spontaneous fermentation in wooden vats followed by maturation in barriques, resulting in a wine characterised by its refined complexity. This stellar red presents notes of ripe fruit augmented by undertones of earthy spice, all cloaked in silky tannins. The Miani Friuli Colli Orientali Rosso 2020 boasts an unforgettable finale—long, lingering, and grand.

Be it a special occasion or a quiet evening, this fine wine always promises a satisfying experience for the discerning palate, marking its indelible stamp of class and sophistication.

Vinous (88-90)

Medium color. Fruit driven aromas of plum, raspberry, licorice, pepper, mint and earth. Tight and high pitched; primary and backward, with moderate ripeness. Seems rather high in acidity.

Vinous (90+)

Good ruby-red color. Deep, highly aromatic nose combines crystallized cherry, roasted meat, violet, cinnamon, tobacco, eucalyptus and underbrush. Juicy but still rather tight, even tart-edged, with a restrained sweetness. Rather dominated by its acidity today, but already offers enticing inner-mouth perfume of black cherry and violet. Slow-building, long finish suggests that this firmly structured, sharply delineated Barolo will develop well with six to eight years of bottle aging.

Vinous (88)

The 2017 Barolo Cerequio is a powerful, dark wine. Black cherry, mocha, leather, cloves and licorice bring out darker shades of Nebbiolo character. Huge tannins clamp down on the finish, limiting the wine's expressiveness. This is an especially brooding wine from Cerequio, a site where Barolos tend to be more finessed.

Vinous (90)

The 2018 Barolo Cerequio is an attractive mid-weight wine. Dark red/cherry plum fruit, mocha, leather, spice and incense all grace this supple, silky Barolo. There's lovely creaminess and plenty of allure in this tasty Barolo from Michele Chiarlo.

Vinous (90)

The 2018 Barolo Cerequio is an attractive mid-weight wine. Dark red/cherry plum fruit, mocha, leather, spice and incense all grace this supple, silky Barolo. There's lovely creaminess and plenty of allure in this tasty Barolo from Michele Chiarlo.

Decanter (97)

Dried flowers, red berry baked tarts, rose petals, patisserie elements. Clean, clear and sharp, this is focussed and amazingly taught on the palate. Tannins are present and firm giving the linearity to this - the straight core that drives the wine forward. It's not so expansive, the tension is so apparent still, but so well defined and really graceful. Feels sophisticated and oh so charming. Such amazing almost bitter, minty, freshness on the finish, the licks of stone, graphite, pencil led giving the salinity and minerality. Just such a gorgeous lingering impression that makes you smile. Mouthwatering acidity is up front and centre but it's cushioned and plumped by the tannins and freshness, not giving plushness but certainly adding depth. Amazingly well controlled, full of vivacity and scintillating tension.

Vinous (89+)

Medium bright red. Subdued, slightly warm aromas and flavors of red cherry, sweet spices and underbrush. Then at once sweet and sturdy in the mid-palate, with precise red cherry and redcurrant fruit flavors, but turns a touch dry on the back end. This kght come around in a few years.

Vinous (98)

No.1 Wine of 2025. The 2020 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna Il Poggio is a total stunner. What a wine. Elegant and translucent, the 2020 impresses with a sublime, finessed personality that is impossible to miss. Fine tannins and lifted, sensual aromatics immediately announce a wine of utter class. On the palate, the 2020 is wonderfully deep and layered, with mind-blowing balance and exceptional pedigree. The 2020 is one of the very finest Il Poggios ever made. It has been nothing short of breathtaking on the two occasions I have tasted it so far. Don't miss it

Introducing the remarkable Monte Faustino Fornaser Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2017. Born from Veneto's fabled Valpolicella region in Italy, this wine is a testament to meticulous viticulture and winemaking practices. Monte Faustino, a bespoke winery where the Fornaser family exudes passion and respects deep-rooted Italian traditions, is renowned for its singularly stunning wines.

The 2017 vintage involves hand-picked Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara grapes, partially dried on 'arele' trays, enhancing intensity and concentrating aromas. The fermentation process, followed by a 30-month maturing period in Slavonian oak barrels, yields a beautifully balanced wine that defies comparison.

Endowed with a rich ruby red hue, the Monte Faustino Fornaser Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2017 offers multifaceted sensory notes, a delightful spectrum spanning spiced fruit, tobacco to chocolate. Nuanced acidity complements embracing tannins, elegantly harmonising in a persistent finish. This fine wine is an epitome of quality, mastery, and timeless Italian character.

Matthew Jukes (18.5)

While the estate Valpolicella is the only wine which is drinking perfectly right now all of the wines in this piece are certainly approachable and yet they have considerable staying power, too. This Ripasso is, most-certainly, the wine with the highest ‘value ratio’ given that the flavour is astounding and the price, stubbornly, remains affordable! Of course, this is cause for great celebration because the extra dimension of flair and richness at the heart of this gorgeous Ripasso is sensational. While many wines of this style carry extra weight and darker fruit tones, this elite version parades red fruit and uncommon succulence. I absolutely love it and it fully deserves its gold medal score.

Vinous (92)

The 2018 Chianti Classico Vigna Mezzuola is a gorgeous, mid-weight wine. Freshly cut flowers, sweet red berry fruit, tobacco, orange peel and spice are nicely pushed forward in this translucent, mid-weight Chianti Classico that delivers so much Sangiovese character.

Vinous (94-96)

The 2018 Eneo is pure and total class. Dark, resonant and super-expressive, the 2018 boasts terrific personality and class, with striking inner perfume that adds sweetness and aromatic intensity to a core of inky fruit. Lavender, mint, pine and sage are some of the many nuances that come alive with a bit of time in the glass. More than anything else, it is the wine's creaminess and overall feel that are so alluring today.

Vinous (96)

The 2007 Gabbro (Cabernet Sauvignon) is flat-out great. Layers of dark fruit, smoke, cured meat, cassis and grilled herbs come to life as this powerful, muscular wine gradually reveals the depth of its pedigree and sheer class. Despite its size, the 2007 Gabbro possesses exquisite complexity and a long, nuanced finish. Scents of tar, licorice and smoke provide the final exclamation points on what is truly a memorable wine.