Italy - All Red Wines
Italy is renowned worldwide for its exceptional red wines, which showcase the country's rich winemaking traditions and diverse terroir. From the iconic regions of Tuscany and Piedmont to the hidden gems of Sicily and Veneto, Italy offers an extensive selection of fine red wines that captivate the palate and leave a lasting impression.
In Tuscany, famous vineyards like Antinori, Marchesi di Frescobaldi, and Tenuta San Guido produce some of the most renowned red wines in the world. Wines such as Brunello di Montalcino, Chianti Classico, and Super Tuscans like Sassicaia and Tignanello showcase the region's mastery in crafting complex, age-worthy, and expressive wines. These wines exhibit flavors of ripe berries, elegant tannins, and a harmonious balance that reflects the unique Tuscan terroir.
Piedmont is home to legendary vineyards and wineries that produce outstanding red wines. Renowned names such as Gaja, Vietti, and Marchesi di Barolo are synonymous with excellence. The region's iconic wines, Barolo and Barbaresco, crafted from the Nebbiolo grape, epitomize power, elegance, and longevity. These wines boast flavors of red fruit, floral notes, earthy undertones, and firm tannins that develop beautifully with age.
Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean, offers a different yet captivating expression of Italian red wines. Vineyards like Planeta, Donnafugata, and Tasca d'Almerita craft remarkable wines from indigenous grape varieties such as Nero d'Avola and Nerello Mascalese. These wines exhibit intense fruit flavors, vibrant acidity, and a unique volcanic minerality, showcasing the island's diverse terroir.
In the Veneto region, Amarone della Valpolicella stands out as a distinctive and powerful red wine. Wineries like Allegrini, Tommasi, and Quintarelli produce exceptional Amarone wines using dried grapes, resulting in a wine with concentrated flavors of dark fruit, spices, and a velvety texture.
These are just a few examples of the remarkable red wines Italy has to offer. Whether you're indulging in a classic Tuscan Sangiovese, an elegant Piedmontese Nebbiolo, a bold Sicilian Nero d'Avola, or a robust Venetian Amarone, Italian red wines transport you to the sun-drenched vineyards and embody the passion, history, and artistry of Italian winemaking.
Experience the allure of Italian red wines and discover the immense variety and quality that make them a true treasure in the world of wine. From prestigious appellations to hidden gems, Italian red wines are sure to impress even the most discerning wine enthusiasts with their complexity, elegance, and ability to age gracefully.
Italy - All Red Wines
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Piedmont | 1 | 97 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£3,319.24 |
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Wine Advocate (97)The 2006 Barolo Riserva Granbussia is exceedingly Piemontese in character. The wine follows in local tradition with a bouquet that is ethereal and fine, yet powerful and long-lasting at the same time. It is shy and reticent at first, but once it starts to open the wine seemingly never stops. There are notes of black fruit, spice, tar, licorice, pencil shaving and a touch of rusty nail. The wine shows beautiful finesse and will definitely endure a long and prosperous drinking window. The tannins show silky integration and there is an enormous push of power and persistence in the palate. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 94 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£998.47 |
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Wine Advocate (94)The 2006 Barolo Bricco Fiasco is simply magnificent. It, too, is impressively powerful, but here the layers of flavor are beautifully filled out. Exotic, ripe red fruit, smoke and menthol are but a few of the nuances that gradually emerge as this refined and impeccably elegant wine rises from the glass. The French oak is beautifully integrated, while the wine’s weight and sheer harmony leave a lasting impression. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2026. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 93 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£3,399.64 |
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Vinous (93)The 2006 Barolo Vigneto Cannubi impresses for its silky tannins and finessed, feminine personality, with more density and textural richness than the Monvigliero. Berries, crushed flowers and spices are some of the nuances that emerge from this finely-knit, classy Barolo. Despite being open and very pleasurable today, the Cannubi needs at least several years in bottle to develop the full range of its aromas and flavors. When that happens, this should be a totally sublime Barolo. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 100 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£1,143.64 |
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James Suckling (100)So much ripe fruit here with currants and sultanas, yet fresh and very clean. Dark berries too. Incredible ripe Sangiovese character. Full body, with masses of fruit and chewy tan nins. Plus, there's black licorice and dried berries. Give it time to soften. What a bottle. Will it ultimately be better than 2001 Tenuta Nuova? Yes. Best after 2013. |
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Tuscany | 3 | 94 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£258.25 |
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Vinous (94)The 2006 Chianti Classico Riserva hits all the high notes. Ripe and structured, yet also wonderfully contained, the 2006 boasts stunning depth, power and richness. Readers will have to be patient, as the 2006 is also likely to require a considerable amount of time to come around. All the elements are in the right place for the 2006 Riserva to develop into a splendid wine. The mid-weight, firm style is classic Castell'in Villa. |
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Piedmont | 2 | 96 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£472.80 |
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Vinous (96)The 2006 Barolo Riserva Bricco Boschis Vigna San Giuseppe literally bristles with tons of pure energy and class. Freshly cut flowers, violets, mint and plums all burst from the glass in this deeply expressive, powerful Barolo. Tar, licorice, smoke and incense all develop in the glass, adding further gravitas to this already dark, layered, hulking Riserva. Readers will have to be exceedingly patient here! |
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Piedmont | 5 | - |
Inc. VAT
£443.09 |
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Piedmont | 6 | 94 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£454.80 |
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Vinous (94)The 2006 Barolo Cannubi shows the warmth of this south-facing site in its open, generous bouquet. The Cannubi reveals more opulence and roundness than the firmer Via Nuova in an expansive, generous expression of dark red fruit that covers the palate from start to finish. Sweet spices and flowers add complexity on the long, round close. This is another drop-dead gorgeous Barolo from Chiara Boschis. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 94 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£874.84 |
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Vinous (94)The 2006 Barolo Cannubi shows the warmth of this south-facing site in its open, generous bouquet. The Cannubi reveals more opulence and roundness than the firmer Via Nuova in an expansive, generous expression of dark red fruit that covers the palate from start to finish. Sweet spices and flowers add complexity on the long, round close. This is another drop-dead gorgeous Barolo from Chiara Boschis. |
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Tuscany | 2 | 94 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£883.24 |
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James Suckling (94)Lovely aromas of lilacs and roses, with hints of dark fruits. Truffles too. Full bodied, with velvety tannins and a delicious finish. So much beautiful fruit here. Drink now or hold. |
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Piedmont | 2 | 18 (JR) |
Inc. VAT
£810.04 |
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Jancis Robinson (18)Very dark blackish brown. Strange sweet, waxy aromas. Very dry finish. Quite hard work! This needs a LOT of time and is still very tarry on the end though I am inclined to believe it will all come right in the end. Massively packed with flavour. And the tannins are well managed. Bonfire aromas. Great energy. |
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Friuli Venezia Giulia | 4 | - |
Inc. VAT
£277.49 |
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The Fantinel Roncaia Refosco 2006 is a masterful expression of Friuli-Venezia Giulia winemaking. Conceived by the esteemed Fantinel family, this distinguished example was crafted using the Refosco grape, a historical variety native to northeastern Italy. It magnificently exemplifies the rich terroir of the Roncaia vineyard, situated on soil rich in marl and sandstone. Stemming from 2006, a remarkable year for Friulian vineyards, the Fantinel Roncaia Refosco 2006 spent 18 months maturing in oak barrels before final bottling. The result is a wine with robust, rounded tannins and a lush, velvety texture. On the nose, it boasts enticing aromas of ripe red fruit, shading into spicy and smoky notes. This full-bodied ruby red blend offers a complex palate layered with dark fruit, anise, and tobacco nuances. Delectable now, the Fantinel Roncaia Refosco 2006 will age gracefully, promising evolving complexity and depth. |
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Tuscany | 3 | - |
Inc. VAT
£253.20 |
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Piedmont | 4 | - |
Inc. VAT
£228.25 |
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Celebrate the exquisite craftsmanship of Italian winemaking with Fontanabianca Barbaresco Serraboella 2006. This luxurious embodiment of Piedmont's Nebbiolo grape exhibits an outstanding balance between precision and power. Decidedly traditional in its creation, the wine benefits from long maceration and oak-aging, enhancing its complexity and shelf-life. This red gem awaits in the heartland of Langhe, a UNESCO heritage site renowned for its historic vineyards and exceptional terroir. Under the diligent guardianship of the Ferrio family, the Fontanabianca estate meticulously cultivates its vines, ensuring each bottle encapsulates the essence of the region. Fontanabianca Barbaresco Serraboella 2006 delivers an enticing bouquet of ripe fruit, paired with undertones of spices and earth, promising an exceptional, layered palate. Revel in its lingering finish, a testament to the age-worthy potential of this distinguished vintage. Experience the fervour of meticulous Italian viticulture with this Barbaresco's unrivalled elegance. |
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Tuscany | 10 | 95 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£206.81 |
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James Suckling (95)Frescobaldi’s Brunello always delivers great quality in just about any vintage. Gorgeous nose of ripe berries and slice plums with an almost peach undertone. Full bodied, with a solid core of gorgeously clean and clear dark fruits. Dense and integrated tannins on the finish. So long and fascinating. Best after 2013. |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£3,343.49 |
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Piedmont | 1 | 98-100 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£6,392.03 |
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Wine Advocate (98-100)Tasted from botte number 45, the 2006 Barolo Riserva Monfortino is gorgeous. Roberto tells me, “Monfortino is not a drinking wine, it’s a chewing wine.” His comment makes perfect sense and offers incredible insight into the profound beauty beholden before us. You almost feel the crunch of the young tannin and the snap of its presence in the mouth. The bouquet is perfectly matched to the wine. Elegance and finesse add contrast to the wine’s sheer power and determination. Dried rose, licorice, tar, spice and tobacco show immense definition and focus. The 2006 vintage is noted for its extraordinary aging potential. Anticipated maturity: 2025-2045. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 98-100 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£7,683.64 |
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Wine Advocate (98-100)Tasted from botte number 45, the 2006 Barolo Riserva Monfortino is gorgeous. Roberto tells me, “Monfortino is not a drinking wine, it’s a chewing wine.” His comment makes perfect sense and offers incredible insight into the profound beauty beholden before us. You almost feel the crunch of the young tannin and the snap of its presence in the mouth. The bouquet is perfectly matched to the wine. Elegance and finesse add contrast to the wine’s sheer power and determination. Dried rose, licorice, tar, spice and tobacco show immense definition and focus. The 2006 vintage is noted for its extraordinary aging potential. Anticipated maturity: 2025-2045. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 92 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£499.22 |
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James Suckling (92)There's definitely a dried flower and spices on the nose here, with hints of ripe fruit. Full body, with balsamic character with fine tannins and a savory finish. Turns almost meaty. Best in 2015. |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£200.40 |
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For connoisseurs in search of a profound and savoury Italian red, look no further than Gillardi Langhe Harys 2006. Produced by the renowned brothers, Fabio and Paolo Gillardi, in the splendid rolling vineyards of Langhe, Piedmont, this limited-production wine is nothing short of an oenophile's delight. Grown in the limestone and clay soils, the Nebbiolo and Barbera grapes imbue the wine with its characteristic intense, fruity, and lightly ethereal bouquet. The balance of these varietals is maintained with careful fermentation in stainless steel tanks before ageing in small French oak barrels, lending it an exquisite complexity. The palate is rewarded with refined tannins, an elegant profile, and a truly lingering finish. Full in body and rich in character, this magisterial expression of tradition, land, and mastery presents the Gillardi Langhe Harys 2006 as a superb embodiment of Italian viticulture. |
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1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£552.49 |
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Brooding and captivating, the Gravner Rosso Breg 2006 hails from the revered Friuli-Venezia Giulia wine region in Northern Italy. Crafted by renowned winemaker Josko Gravner, the multi-dimensional Gravner Rosso Breg 2006 exhibits a fascinating blend of Pignolo, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon. The fruits are vinified together in Gravner's signature open-topped wooden fermenters and maturing for six full years using amphorae, then aged in large Slavonian oak barrels. This winemaking process produces a wine offering an intriguing complexity of flavour, hinting at dried red cherries, leather, and earthy undertones that slowly mature into a nuanced and brilliant character. Unfolding with a lingering palate, this fine wine displays a perfect balance between intensity and elegance. Gravner Rosso Breg 2006 represents a journey into the classical past of winemaking, exhibiting a depth and artistry that invites exploration and delight. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 93 (WS) |
Inc. VAT
£1,912.87 |
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Wine Spectator (93)A fabulous nose of Christmas pudding, plum and lemongrass leads to a full body, with soft, silky tannins and beautiful fruit. Best after 2012. 960 cases made. -JS |
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Piedmont | 1 | 93 (WS) |
Inc. VAT
£1,044.04 |
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Wine Spectator (93)A fabulous nose of Christmas pudding, plum and lemongrass leads to a full body, with soft, silky tannins and beautiful fruit. Best after 2012. 960 cases made. -JS |
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Piedmont | 1 | 93 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£1,485.64 |
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Vinous (93)The 2006 Barbaresco Starderi is easily the best of these three offerings, as the wine's balance is exceptional. Aromatics, fruit and structure are all woven together in an impressive display of power and elegance. The fruit retains the house's characteristic super-ripe style, but that element is more finely tuned here than in the estate's other Barbarescos. Simply put, the 2006 is another terrific Starderi from proprietor Giorgio Rivetti and his team. |
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Piedmont | 2 | 91 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£927.64 |
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Vinous (91)The 2006 Barbaresco Vigneto Valeirano is another exuberant wine. Here, too, the aromatics literally jump out of the glass, as layers of perfumed super-ripe fruit are intermingled with a persistent vein of minerality. The powerful, focused Valeirano offers outstanding balance, but needs a few years in bottle for the tannins to melt away. |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£743.21 |
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Tuscany | 1 | 98 (WE) |
Inc. VAT
£1,478.03 |
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Wine Enthusiast (98)Messorio (a 100% expression of delicious Merlot) is a wine that has already reached elite cult status and for very good reason. The opulence, richness and overall pleasure factor are unbeatable and the wine is sophisticated, elegant and balanced at the same time. The long fade is characterized by vanilla, chocolate, espresso, cherry and blackberry. |
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Tuscany | 2 | 92+ (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£667.24 |
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Wine Advocate (92+)The 2006 Scrio (Syrah) is a rich, intense wine loaded with ripe dark fruit and plenty of toasted oak. With time in the glass the wine’s signature floral, minty notes gradually emerge, yet this remains a vibrant, youthful Scrio in need of serious bottle age to integrate its oak. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2024. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 98 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£1,562.44 |
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Vinous (98)The 2006 Barolo Cannubi Boschis is a wine of pedigree, nuance and stylishness. Fresh and vibrant in the glass, the 2016 is developing beautifully in bottle. Sweet floral notes add lift to the dark Cannubi Boschis fruit. Sandrone's Cannubi Boschis has never been this finessed, this elegant. This is the best bottle of the 2006 I have tasted. What a head-turner it is! |
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Tuscany | 1 | 100 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£4,128.74 |
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Wine Advocate (100)The wine that most delighted me at this historic tasting of Tuscany's most iconic wines was the 2006 Masseto. This is a wine of sheer power, bliss, opulence, infinity and sublime seduction. This Merlot-based masterpiece hits all your senses with the grace of a ballerina and the power of a heavyweight. It is steady on its proverbial feet, but it also glides over the palate with a profound sense of elegance, harmony and rhythm. Among the prized vintages of Masseto, including 2001, 2004 and 2007, this edition is my favorite. The wine delivers an extra sense of tightness or firmness at the back that serves to stitch together its fleshy richness and general sumptuousness. The personality is sunny, expansive, articulate and sophisticated. You'll remember that the 2006 vintage is celebrated for the elegance of its wines. In the coastal Bolgheri appellation, it is also remembered for the power of its wines. You get the best of both worlds with this stunning creation: elegance and power. These traits are particularly well suited to the versatile grape variety at the heart of this Tuscan all-rounder. This is a true Renaissance wine. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 97 (WA) |
In Bond
£2,750.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97)The 2006 Barolo Riserva Granbussia is exceedingly Piemontese in character. The wine follows in local tradition with a bouquet that is ethereal and fine, yet powerful and long-lasting at the same time. It is shy and reticent at first, but once it starts to open the wine seemingly never stops. There are notes of black fruit, spice, tar, licorice, pencil shaving and a touch of rusty nail. The wine shows beautiful finesse and will definitely endure a long and prosperous drinking window. The tannins show silky integration and there is an enormous push of power and persistence in the palate. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 94 (WA) |
In Bond
£800.00 |
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Wine Advocate (94)The 2006 Barolo Bricco Fiasco is simply magnificent. It, too, is impressively powerful, but here the layers of flavor are beautifully filled out. Exotic, ripe red fruit, smoke and menthol are but a few of the nuances that gradually emerge as this refined and impeccably elegant wine rises from the glass. The French oak is beautifully integrated, while the wine’s weight and sheer harmony leave a lasting impression. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2026. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 93 (VN) |
In Bond
£2,817.00 |
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Vinous (93)The 2006 Barolo Vigneto Cannubi impresses for its silky tannins and finessed, feminine personality, with more density and textural richness than the Monvigliero. Berries, crushed flowers and spices are some of the nuances that emerge from this finely-knit, classy Barolo. Despite being open and very pleasurable today, the Cannubi needs at least several years in bottle to develop the full range of its aromas and flavors. When that happens, this should be a totally sublime Barolo. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 100 (JS) |
In Bond
£937.00 |
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James Suckling (100)So much ripe fruit here with currants and sultanas, yet fresh and very clean. Dark berries too. Incredible ripe Sangiovese character. Full body, with masses of fruit and chewy tan nins. Plus, there's black licorice and dried berries. Give it time to soften. What a bottle. Will it ultimately be better than 2001 Tenuta Nuova? Yes. Best after 2013. |
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Tuscany | 3 | 94 (VN) |
In Bond
£212.00 |
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Vinous (94)The 2006 Chianti Classico Riserva hits all the high notes. Ripe and structured, yet also wonderfully contained, the 2006 boasts stunning depth, power and richness. Readers will have to be patient, as the 2006 is also likely to require a considerable amount of time to come around. All the elements are in the right place for the 2006 Riserva to develop into a splendid wine. The mid-weight, firm style is classic Castell'in Villa. |
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Piedmont | 2 | 96 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£472.80 |
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Vinous (96)The 2006 Barolo Riserva Bricco Boschis Vigna San Giuseppe literally bristles with tons of pure energy and class. Freshly cut flowers, violets, mint and plums all burst from the glass in this deeply expressive, powerful Barolo. Tar, licorice, smoke and incense all develop in the glass, adding further gravitas to this already dark, layered, hulking Riserva. Readers will have to be exceedingly patient here! |
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Piedmont | 5 | - |
In Bond
£350.00 |
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Piedmont | 6 | 94 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£454.80 |
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Vinous (94)The 2006 Barolo Cannubi shows the warmth of this south-facing site in its open, generous bouquet. The Cannubi reveals more opulence and roundness than the firmer Via Nuova in an expansive, generous expression of dark red fruit that covers the palate from start to finish. Sweet spices and flowers add complexity on the long, round close. This is another drop-dead gorgeous Barolo from Chiara Boschis. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 94 (VN) |
In Bond
£713.00 |
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Vinous (94)The 2006 Barolo Cannubi shows the warmth of this south-facing site in its open, generous bouquet. The Cannubi reveals more opulence and roundness than the firmer Via Nuova in an expansive, generous expression of dark red fruit that covers the palate from start to finish. Sweet spices and flowers add complexity on the long, round close. This is another drop-dead gorgeous Barolo from Chiara Boschis. |
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Tuscany | 2 | 94 (JS) |
In Bond
£720.00 |
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James Suckling (94)Lovely aromas of lilacs and roses, with hints of dark fruits. Truffles too. Full bodied, with velvety tannins and a delicious finish. So much beautiful fruit here. Drink now or hold. |
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Piedmont | 2 | 18 (JR) |
In Bond
£659.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (18)Very dark blackish brown. Strange sweet, waxy aromas. Very dry finish. Quite hard work! This needs a LOT of time and is still very tarry on the end though I am inclined to believe it will all come right in the end. Massively packed with flavour. And the tannins are well managed. Bonfire aromas. Great energy. |
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Friuli Venezia Giulia | 4 | - |
In Bond
£212.00 |
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The Fantinel Roncaia Refosco 2006 is a masterful expression of Friuli-Venezia Giulia winemaking. Conceived by the esteemed Fantinel family, this distinguished example was crafted using the Refosco grape, a historical variety native to northeastern Italy. It magnificently exemplifies the rich terroir of the Roncaia vineyard, situated on soil rich in marl and sandstone. Stemming from 2006, a remarkable year for Friulian vineyards, the Fantinel Roncaia Refosco 2006 spent 18 months maturing in oak barrels before final bottling. The result is a wine with robust, rounded tannins and a lush, velvety texture. On the nose, it boasts enticing aromas of ripe red fruit, shading into spicy and smoky notes. This full-bodied ruby red blend offers a complex palate layered with dark fruit, anise, and tobacco nuances. Delectable now, the Fantinel Roncaia Refosco 2006 will age gracefully, promising evolving complexity and depth. |
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Tuscany | 3 | - |
Inc. VAT
£253.20 |
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Piedmont | 4 | - |
In Bond
£187.00 |
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Celebrate the exquisite craftsmanship of Italian winemaking with Fontanabianca Barbaresco Serraboella 2006. This luxurious embodiment of Piedmont's Nebbiolo grape exhibits an outstanding balance between precision and power. Decidedly traditional in its creation, the wine benefits from long maceration and oak-aging, enhancing its complexity and shelf-life. This red gem awaits in the heartland of Langhe, a UNESCO heritage site renowned for its historic vineyards and exceptional terroir. Under the diligent guardianship of the Ferrio family, the Fontanabianca estate meticulously cultivates its vines, ensuring each bottle encapsulates the essence of the region. Fontanabianca Barbaresco Serraboella 2006 delivers an enticing bouquet of ripe fruit, paired with undertones of spices and earth, promising an exceptional, layered palate. Revel in its lingering finish, a testament to the age-worthy potential of this distinguished vintage. Experience the fervour of meticulous Italian viticulture with this Barbaresco's unrivalled elegance. |
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Tuscany | 10 | 95 (JS) |
In Bond
£167.00 |
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James Suckling (95)Frescobaldi’s Brunello always delivers great quality in just about any vintage. Gorgeous nose of ripe berries and slice plums with an almost peach undertone. Full bodied, with a solid core of gorgeously clean and clear dark fruits. Dense and integrated tannins on the finish. So long and fascinating. Best after 2013. |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
In Bond
£2,767.00 |
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Piedmont | 1 | 98-100 (WA) |
In Bond
£5,316.00 |
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Wine Advocate (98-100)Tasted from botte number 45, the 2006 Barolo Riserva Monfortino is gorgeous. Roberto tells me, “Monfortino is not a drinking wine, it’s a chewing wine.” His comment makes perfect sense and offers incredible insight into the profound beauty beholden before us. You almost feel the crunch of the young tannin and the snap of its presence in the mouth. The bouquet is perfectly matched to the wine. Elegance and finesse add contrast to the wine’s sheer power and determination. Dried rose, licorice, tar, spice and tobacco show immense definition and focus. The 2006 vintage is noted for its extraordinary aging potential. Anticipated maturity: 2025-2045. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 98-100 (WA) |
In Bond
£6,387.00 |
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Wine Advocate (98-100)Tasted from botte number 45, the 2006 Barolo Riserva Monfortino is gorgeous. Roberto tells me, “Monfortino is not a drinking wine, it’s a chewing wine.” His comment makes perfect sense and offers incredible insight into the profound beauty beholden before us. You almost feel the crunch of the young tannin and the snap of its presence in the mouth. The bouquet is perfectly matched to the wine. Elegance and finesse add contrast to the wine’s sheer power and determination. Dried rose, licorice, tar, spice and tobacco show immense definition and focus. The 2006 vintage is noted for its extraordinary aging potential. Anticipated maturity: 2025-2045. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 92 (JS) |
In Bond
£408.00 |
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James Suckling (92)There's definitely a dried flower and spices on the nose here, with hints of ripe fruit. Full body, with balsamic character with fine tannins and a savory finish. Turns almost meaty. Best in 2015. |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£200.40 |
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For connoisseurs in search of a profound and savoury Italian red, look no further than Gillardi Langhe Harys 2006. Produced by the renowned brothers, Fabio and Paolo Gillardi, in the splendid rolling vineyards of Langhe, Piedmont, this limited-production wine is nothing short of an oenophile's delight. Grown in the limestone and clay soils, the Nebbiolo and Barbera grapes imbue the wine with its characteristic intense, fruity, and lightly ethereal bouquet. The balance of these varietals is maintained with careful fermentation in stainless steel tanks before ageing in small French oak barrels, lending it an exquisite complexity. The palate is rewarded with refined tannins, an elegant profile, and a truly lingering finish. Full in body and rich in character, this magisterial expression of tradition, land, and mastery presents the Gillardi Langhe Harys 2006 as a superb embodiment of Italian viticulture. |
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1 | - |
In Bond
£454.00 |
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Brooding and captivating, the Gravner Rosso Breg 2006 hails from the revered Friuli-Venezia Giulia wine region in Northern Italy. Crafted by renowned winemaker Josko Gravner, the multi-dimensional Gravner Rosso Breg 2006 exhibits a fascinating blend of Pignolo, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon. The fruits are vinified together in Gravner's signature open-topped wooden fermenters and maturing for six full years using amphorae, then aged in large Slavonian oak barrels. This winemaking process produces a wine offering an intriguing complexity of flavour, hinting at dried red cherries, leather, and earthy undertones that slowly mature into a nuanced and brilliant character. Unfolding with a lingering palate, this fine wine displays a perfect balance between intensity and elegance. Gravner Rosso Breg 2006 represents a journey into the classical past of winemaking, exhibiting a depth and artistry that invites exploration and delight. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 93 (WS) |
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£1,562.00 |
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Wine Spectator (93)A fabulous nose of Christmas pudding, plum and lemongrass leads to a full body, with soft, silky tannins and beautiful fruit. Best after 2012. 960 cases made. -JS |
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Piedmont | 1 | 93 (WS) |
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£854.00 |
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Wine Spectator (93)A fabulous nose of Christmas pudding, plum and lemongrass leads to a full body, with soft, silky tannins and beautiful fruit. Best after 2012. 960 cases made. -JS |
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Piedmont | 1 | 93 (VN) |
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£1,222.00 |
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Vinous (93)The 2006 Barbaresco Starderi is easily the best of these three offerings, as the wine's balance is exceptional. Aromatics, fruit and structure are all woven together in an impressive display of power and elegance. The fruit retains the house's characteristic super-ripe style, but that element is more finely tuned here than in the estate's other Barbarescos. Simply put, the 2006 is another terrific Starderi from proprietor Giorgio Rivetti and his team. |
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Piedmont | 2 | 91 (VN) |
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£757.00 |
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Vinous (91)The 2006 Barbaresco Vigneto Valeirano is another exuberant wine. Here, too, the aromatics literally jump out of the glass, as layers of perfumed super-ripe fruit are intermingled with a persistent vein of minerality. The powerful, focused Valeirano offers outstanding balance, but needs a few years in bottle for the tannins to melt away. |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
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£614.00 |
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Tuscany | 1 | 98 (WE) |
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£1,221.00 |
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Wine Enthusiast (98)Messorio (a 100% expression of delicious Merlot) is a wine that has already reached elite cult status and for very good reason. The opulence, richness and overall pleasure factor are unbeatable and the wine is sophisticated, elegant and balanced at the same time. The long fade is characterized by vanilla, chocolate, espresso, cherry and blackberry. |
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Tuscany | 2 | 92+ (WA) |
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£540.00 |
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Wine Advocate (92+)The 2006 Scrio (Syrah) is a rich, intense wine loaded with ripe dark fruit and plenty of toasted oak. With time in the glass the wine’s signature floral, minty notes gradually emerge, yet this remains a vibrant, youthful Scrio in need of serious bottle age to integrate its oak. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2024. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 98 (VN) |
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£1,286.00 |
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Vinous (98)The 2006 Barolo Cannubi Boschis is a wine of pedigree, nuance and stylishness. Fresh and vibrant in the glass, the 2016 is developing beautifully in bottle. Sweet floral notes add lift to the dark Cannubi Boschis fruit. Sandrone's Cannubi Boschis has never been this finessed, this elegant. This is the best bottle of the 2006 I have tasted. What a head-turner it is! |
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Tuscany | 1 | 100 (WA) |
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£3,431.00 |
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Wine Advocate (100)The wine that most delighted me at this historic tasting of Tuscany's most iconic wines was the 2006 Masseto. This is a wine of sheer power, bliss, opulence, infinity and sublime seduction. This Merlot-based masterpiece hits all your senses with the grace of a ballerina and the power of a heavyweight. It is steady on its proverbial feet, but it also glides over the palate with a profound sense of elegance, harmony and rhythm. Among the prized vintages of Masseto, including 2001, 2004 and 2007, this edition is my favorite. The wine delivers an extra sense of tightness or firmness at the back that serves to stitch together its fleshy richness and general sumptuousness. The personality is sunny, expansive, articulate and sophisticated. You'll remember that the 2006 vintage is celebrated for the elegance of its wines. In the coastal Bolgheri appellation, it is also remembered for the power of its wines. You get the best of both worlds with this stunning creation: elegance and power. These traits are particularly well suited to the versatile grape variety at the heart of this Tuscan all-rounder. This is a true Renaissance wine. |