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The 2019 Barbaresco Riserva Montestefano is perhaps the most complete of the 2019 Riservas at this stage. It offers fine depth, plenty of tannin and nascent emerging inner sweetness to tie it all together. A wine of stature and textural depth, the Montestefano is my early favorite in this lineup.

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The 2016 Barbaresco Riserva Ovello is the most severe and angular of these wines. It will appeal most to die-hard classicists. Chalk, white pepper, mint and sweet red cherry fruit all grace this chiseled, beautifully translucent Barbaresco. As always, the Ovello needs a number of years in bottle to reveal its charms, which in 2016 are many. It is a positively stellar wine in every way.

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The 2017 Barbaresco Riserva Ovello is a heady, explosive wine. I don't think I have ever tasted an Ovello from the Produttori with this much heft. The strong mineral and saline accents typical of this site are present, but they are matched pound for pound by notable mid-palate richness and intensity in its fruit. The 2017 is a brooding powerhouse that needs time to unwind.

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The 2019 Barbaresco Riserva Ovello is powerful, savory and intensely linear, in classico Ovello style, and yet it appears to have enough fruit behind its imposing tannins to develop well over the coming years. In this tasting, the Ovello feels pretty closed post bottling, but its inherent balance and qualities are there. Clean saline notes extend the finish in promising fashion.

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The 2017 Barbaresco Riserva Rabajà is a potent, searingly tannic wine that will need a few years to come together. Brooding and backward, even for young Rabajà, the 2017 is painfully young today. It will be interesting to see what time brings. Today, the 2017 is a real powerhouse. Black fruit, menthol, licorice, melted road tar, game and menthol develop in the glass, but only with great reluctance.

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The 2019 Barbaresco Riserva Rabajà is redolent of dark fruit, crushed rocks, graphite, sage, menthol and lavender all race across the palate, supported by bracing, young Rabajà tannins that make themselves felt. This mid-weight, powerhouse Barbaresco packs quite a punch.

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The 2014 Rosso del Bepi is understated yet very pretty, showing nuances of woodland berries laced with sour citrus, savory herbs and a hint of animal muskiness. This washes across the palate with silken textures, yet delivers masses of tart red berries and minerals that add grippy tension. It’s remarkably fresh and zesty in character, and it’s amazing to think that the 2014 underwent the same appassimento that an Amarone did in better years. This tapers off spicy with a sour citrus twang under inner violet florals, as round tannins linger. The 2014 may not have the depth of a Quintarelli Amarone, but it instead possesses verve and is packed full of character.

Experience the true excellence of Austrian wine with Reimitz 2012, a superbly produced vintage by Gerhard Reimitz, an Austrian winemaker with an established reputation for quality and traditional craftsmanship. With vineyards located in the esteemed wine regions of the Carnuntum and Kamptal, he utilises strictly organic farming methods that ensure wine of unparalleled quality and distinct terroir.

The Reimitz 2012 is thoughtfully crafted using Blaufränkisch grapes, showcased in its elegant balance of fine tannins, warm fruit flavours, and captivating earthiness. At first sip, the richness of red and black cherries captivates the palate, shortly followed by an array of spices, and a long, sophisticated finish. Each bottle is allowed to mature for 18 months in French oak barrels, adding structure and complexity to each sip.

For those seeking height of excellence, refinement, and a taste of Austrian viticulture, Reimitz 2012 will undoubtedly raise the bar. Dive into the depth of flavours undeniably inherent in this passionate winemakers' craft.

Produced from Renato's prized 50 year old Rocche dell'Annunziata parcel. A clay and limestone terroir with a southern exposure. Delicate, perfumed, sweet candied light cherry fruit and so beguiling that for the long-standing disciples of Nebbiolo this Barolo will make you cry it is that sublime. A genius winemaker, a desert island wine.

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This stunning, delicious red boasts enticing scents of camphor, rose petal, small red berry and spice while the delicious palate stuns with strawberry compote, baking spice and star anise. Smooth, silky tannins and fresh acidity keep it perfectly balanced.

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The 2018 Barolo Rocche dell'Annunziata opens with classic Rocche aromas. On the palate, the 2018 is a bit light, which exposes the tannins and makes the wine feel a bit skeletal. I would prefer to drink the 2018 over the next handful of years, as the flavors are a bit forward, while the structure is light.

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The 2011 Chianti Classico is intense, deep, rich and layered, the 2011 graces the palate with concentrated sweet dark fruit. The style is deep exuberant but also nicely balanced. Dark red cherries, plums and smoke all meld together in the supple, inviting finish. Overall, the 2011 is a very pretty wine with plenty to offer, especially in the near term. Dark red cherries, plums, lavender and smoke all meld into the inviting finish.

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The 2017 Barbaresco Montestefano is open-knit and radiant, which makes it a terrific choice for drinking now and over the next 15-20 years. Sweet tobacco, cedar, spice and leather are some of the many notes that grace the 2017, a wine that marries the natural intensity of the year with the super-classic style that is the house signature. Grippy but well balanced tannins round out the persistent finish.

The Rivetto Barbera Alba Zio Nando 2015 is an exquisite example of the superior craftsmanship exhibited by the Rivetto family. Since 1902, this third-generation winery, nestled in Italy's illustrious Piedmont region, has produced some of the world's most esteemed wines. Made from handpicked Barbera grapes, this wine embodies Rivetto's commitment to sustainable, biodynamic farming.

The ageing process takes place over two years in French oak barrels, adding depth and enriching its dark berry and spice palate. The Rivetto Barbera Alba Zio Nando 2015 has an impressive, lasting finish — a homage to its fruitful origins and meticulous production process.

Elegant and robust, the wine pairs superbly with hearty meat dishes or robust cheeses. This sophisticated embodiment of Italian viniculture is an excellent acquisition for any wine enthusiast or collector alike. Experience the craftsmanship of century-old winemaking tradition with a bottle of Rivetto Barbera Alba Zio Nando 2015.

Indulge in the exquisite splendour of Rivetto Barolo Briccolina 2014, a shining specimen from the illustrious Piedmont region of Italy. Expertly crafted by the respected Rivetto family, pioneers of biodynamic viticulture, this wine is a high-quality representation of the Nebbiolo grape variety. Each bottle encapsulates the distinct terroir of the Briccolina vineyard, an exclusive monopole marking the highest eastern point of Serralunga d'Alba.

Through biodynamic techniques and stringent selection, the hand-harvested fruit is vinified over 12 days in wooden vats before ageing for 40 months in large Slavonian oak barrels. The resulting wine presents a complex palette, expressing a rich intensity of elegant tannins, hinting at aromatic notes of black cherry and wild herbs.

Make no mistake, Rivetto Barolo Briccolina 2014 is a captivating wine that offers a generous palate, rich in flavour yet graced with a beautiful finesse. Enjoy now or savour its evolution over the years to come.

Indulge in the captivating essence of the Rivetto Barolo Briccolina 2015, a fine wine demonstrating the epitome of Italian viticulture. Produced by the eminent Rivetto family known for their winemaking prowess since 1902, this Nebbiolo-based wine hails from the revered region of Barolo, in Piedmont, Italy. The 2015 vintage was uniquely influenced by an early start to the farming year, yielding prodigiously aromatic grapes.

The Rivetto Barolo Briccolina 2015, matured for thirty months in fine-grained French oak barriques, unveils a strikingly complex bouquet of red fruit, rose petals, spice, and delicate wooden undertones. Highly engaging, this full-bodied wine flaunts balanced tannins, supporting an exceptionally opulent palate experience.

Well-documented accolades of the Rivetto Barolo Briccolina 2015 confirm the profoundness of its quality and elegance. Savour a taste of distinguished tradition and craftsmanship dedicated to the creation of every single bottle.

Experience the epitome of finesse with the Rivetto Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d'Alba 2016. This exquisitely textured wine is produced in the historical Piedmont region of Italy, known for its alluring, full-bodied reds. Renowned wine grower, Rivetto, harnesses traditional winemaking techniques to pay true homage to its terroir.

This 2016 vintage was crafted using Nebbiolo grapes harvested from the esteemed Serralunga d'Alba commune, respected for its unique soil composition and sun exposure. The wine undergoes a prolonged maceration period, allowing the skins to impart a robust structure and intricate layers of flavour. Traditional ageing in large Slavonian oak barrels further refines this wine, leaving an elegant expression of wild berries, rich spices and supple tannins.

As you sip the Rivetto Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d'Alba 2016, you imbibe the essence of Italian winemaking mastery. A true gastronomic delight, this Barolo continues to evolve in the bottle, promising an unforgettable experience.

Crafted by the esteemed Enrico Rivetto, the Rivetto Barolo Leon Riserva 2015 reflects a unique blend of classic Piedmontese wine traditions, harnessing the peculiarities of the Nebbiolo grape. From the prestigious Lirano slopes of Serralunga d' Alba, this exquisite red wine is birthed - exhibiting complexity and elegance. The winemaking process prioritises sustainability, expressing Rivetto's commitment to biodynamic farming. Matured for thirty months in large-barrel oak casks, this strict ageing process leads to a Barolo Kené gesturing towards a great ageing prospect. Displaying a ruby colour, it reveals a bouquet of dried rose, violet, black cherry, and oriental spice. The taste unveils an excellent structure with balanced acidity and polished tannins—an outstanding expression of the Terroir. With its firm, lasting finish, Rivetto Barolo Leon Riserva 2015 truly embodies the sophistication of Piedmont vineyards. Invest in this artisanal creation–for it takes you on an opulent journey of Italian winemaking tradition mixed with sustainability.

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The 2015 Barbaresco Crichet Paje a wine of extreme elegance and seduction. Bright red-tined fruit, rose petal, tobacco, incense and spice lend striking inner perfumed. A wine of soaring aromatic presence and exceptional balance, the 2015 is so impressive, especially in the way it balances exoticism with classicism. Here, too, the balance is quite simply mind-blowing.

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Showing structure and an earthy elegance, this opens with aromas of leather, forest floor, camphor and pipe tobacco. The firm, full-bodied palate offers dried cherry, blood orange and licorice alongside assertive tannins before closing on a note of rusty nail.

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This compelling, fragrant red offers stunning aromas of woodland berry, new leather, pipe tobacco, pressed rose and the barest whiff of tar. The palate shows finesse and complexity, delivering juicy cranberry, red cherry, licorice and baking spice framed in tightly wound, elegant tannins. It's still youthfully austere, with vibrant acidity that promises decades of aging potential.