All Red Wines
Welcome to our collection of exquisite red wines from around the world. Indulge in a sensory journey that takes you through the diverse terroirs and distinctive flavors crafted by renowned winemakers. From bold and robust to elegant and refined, our selection offers a delightful array of red wines to satisfy every palate.
Each bottle we offer is a testament to the artistry and passion of winemaking. Our team of experts has meticulously curated this collection to bring you the finest red wines from renowned vineyards across the globe. Whether you're a seasoned wine connoisseur or an enthusiastic beginner, we have something to captivate your taste buds and elevate your wine experience.
Explore the deep, velvety reds from the rolling vineyards of Bordeaux, where centuries of winemaking tradition have shaped some of the most sought-after blends in the world. Indulge in the rich, full-bodied flavors of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc, crafted with meticulous care and precision.
Venture to the sun-soaked hills of Tuscany, where the Sangiovese grape thrives, giving birth to the enchanting Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino wines. Savor the harmonious balance of fruit and earth, a true reflection of Italy's winemaking heritage.
Cross the ocean to the New World, where the vineyards of California, Australia, and South America produce bold and fruit-forward red wines that have garnered international acclaim. Discover the opulence of Napa Valley's Cabernet Sauvignon, the elegance of Australia's Shiraz, or the intensity of Argentina's Malbec.
Uncover the hidden gems of lesser-known wine regions, where passionate winemakers are creating remarkable red wines that surprise and delight. From the hills of Lebanon to the valleys of South Africa, each bottle tells a unique story and offers a taste of the terroir from which it originates.
At Cru, we believe that wine is an invitation to explore the world and its diverse flavors. Our collection of red wines represents a global celebration of craftsmanship, tradition, and the unending pursuit of excellence. Indulge in the remarkable tapestry of flavors, aromas, and textures that red wines offer, and let us guide you on a remarkable journey through the world of wine.
All Red Wines
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
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£108.53 |
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Crafted in the picturesque region of Piedmont Italy, the Castello Verduno Barolo Monvigliero Riserva 2011 exhibits the rich traditions of its heritage-marker producer, Castello Verduno. This wine, only produced in exceptional vintages, represents a bold yet balanced expression of the Nebbiolo grape. A year-long maturation in 20 hl Slavonian oak barrels, followed by two years in bottles, has perfected its sophisticated character. The Castello Verduno Barolo Monvigliero Riserva 2011 offers an enticing nose of dried roses, fruit and spices, enhancing its layered complexity. On the palate, this Barolo showcases elegantly saturated tannins and is notable for its velvety texture, long finish and remarkable ageing potential. Dynamic, deep, and loaded with character, this wine reflects the unique terroir of the Monvigliero vineyard, sitting high in the hills of Verduno, graced by the distinct limestone and marl soils. A truly exceptional Barolo, worthy addition for any wine enthusiast's collection. |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
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£112.13 |
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Indulge in the Castello Verduno Barolo Monvigliero Riserva 2012, an Italian masterpiece from the verdant vineyards of the Piedmont region. Produced by the venerated Castello di Verduno winery, this wine personifies centuries of refined viticulture techniques. Each bottle is crafted from 100% Nebbiolo grapes, aged meticulously for 31 months in Slavonian oak barrels and further refined in bottle for 15 months to achieve optimal character. Made from the grapes grown on the sun-touched slopes of Verduno, this Barolo emanates a captivating bouquet of wild strawberries and roses, which mellows into a subtly nuanced hint of tobacco, soon after the first sip. Its medium-full body exhibits an excellent balance between the wine's robust tannins and vibrant acidity. The Castello Verduno Barolo Monvigliero Riserva 2012 will resonate with connoisseurs who appreciate wine of timeless pedigree and exquisite complexity. |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£104.93 |
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Indulge your senses with the exquisite Castello Verduno Barolo Monvigliero Riserva 2013. An elegant offering from the prestigious vineyards of Piedmont, Italy curated by Verduno Castle, this fine wine represents a harmonious fusion of tradition and terroir. Processed with great care, Nebbiolo grapes are manually harvested, macerated and aged for two years in Slavonian oak barrels, resulting in a distinctive character. The 2013 vintage unveils generous arrays of dark and red fruits, leading to an eruption of spices, violet flowers, and nuances of tobacco. Its complexity engages and delights the palate with balanced acidity underpinning the ripe tannins. Offering a long, warm finish, the Castello Verduno Barolo Monvigliero Riserva 2013 showcases the mastery of the winemakers of Castello di Verduno, celebrated since 1838 for their commitment to producing excellent Barolo wines. A truly captivating wine, it's the perfect addition to elevate your cellar collection. |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£100.13 |
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Immerse yourselves in the exquisite world of Italian wines with the Castello Verduno Barolo Monvigliero Riserva 2015. This renowned wine is the product of the verdant hills of the Langhe region in Piedmont, Italy, renowned for their exceptional terroir. The methodical winemakers of Castello di Verduno, a historical wine estate dating back to 1838, have encapsulated the pure essence of Nebbiolo grapes in this bottle. The grapes were meticulously handpicked and traditionally foot-crushed before going through an organic vinification process in stainless steel tanks and large Slavonian oak casks. The resultant wine is of a ruby red hue, with complex aromas of violet, truffle and spices. The palate is balanced and elegant, offering rounded tannins, integrated acidity and a lasting finish. Commended by notable wine critics, 'Castello Verduno Barolo Monvigliero Riserva 2015' is a stellar manifestation of Barolo's grandeur and longevity, making it a prized addition to any discerning wine collector's cellar. |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£124.13 |
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Castello Verduno Barolo Monvigliero Riserva 2016 is a splendid choice for the discerning oenophile. Hailing from the verdant slopes of Verduno, in Italy's renowned Langhe region, this fine wine is produced by the historic Castello di Verduno winery. They've been crafting impeccable wines since the nineteenth century. The Barolo Monvigliero Riserva follows a meticulous production process: the Nebbiolo grapes are harvested manually before undergoing controlled fermentation and are then aged for 60 months in Slavonian oak barrels. The 2016 vintage is particularly special, thanks to the ideal climatic conditions that year, which helped produce a balanced, high-quality wine. Displaying vibrant ruby-red hues, this Barolo offers an alluring bouquet of rose petals, red fruit, and spicy notes, which unravel into an elegant palate of velvety tannins and an enduring finish. Make space in your cellar for the exceptional Castello Verduno Barolo Monvigliero Riserva 2016, a true testament to Italian winemaking. |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£124.13 |
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The Castello Verduno Barolo Monvigliero Riserva 2017 is an exquisite example of fine Italian winemaking. Hailing from the prestigious Verduno subzone of Piedmont, this wine presents a memorable ageworthy expression of Nebbiolo. The vintners at Castello Verduno, a historic 19th-century winemaking establishment, dance on the delicate line of tradition and modern innovation to introduce this soulful vintage. Using organic farming methods, the grapes are rigorously selected and traditionally vinified in large oak casks, enhancing complexity without overpowering the varietal character. The result is a wine distinguished by its terrific depth, layers of dark licorice and dried cherry, and robust, firmly tannic structure that ensures its formidable longevity. The Castello Verduno Barolo Monvigliero Riserva 2017 is a powerful and elegant expression of its terroir - best suited for those crucial meals, patiently waited-for reunions, and quiet celebrations of everyday victories. A wine of sheer brilliance that remains a testament to Barolo's grandeur. |
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Tuscany | 4 | 92 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£377.60 |
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Wine Advocate (92)The Castiglion del Bosco 2012 Brunello di Montalcino exhibits classic lines and aromas that are faithfully characteristic of Tuscany's Sangiovese grape. There's a wild or untamed element with forest berry, underbrush, wild mushroom, lavender, tar and licorice. Balsam herbs also appear with cola and grilled rosemary. There's a lot to keep your attention. The mouthfeel is more streamlined and slightly shorter compared to previous vintages. This seems to be a common trait in 2012 Brunello but it does not make too much of a difference in this case. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 97 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£323.98 |
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James Suckling (97)Wonderful aromas of flowers, plums, terracotta and white pepper. Intense, yet ever so subtle. Medium to full body, firm and silky tannins and a long and intense finish. Shows excellent length. Drink after 2021. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 99 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£279.95 |
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James Suckling (99)The complexity and beauty to this is really something with cherry, walnut, tobacco and cigar-box character. Sweet cherries. It’s full-bodied and deep with super intensity and power. Layered and beautiful. Really refined tannins. Some whole-berry fermentation gives this added character. Goes on for minutes. Try after 2025. |
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Tuscany | 5 | 96 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£348.23 |
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James Suckling (96)This is really fine on the palate with wonderfully integrated tannins that give tension and focus. It’s medium-bodied with lovely berry, cherry, cedar and spice. Peaches and flower stems, too. Creamy texture. Extremely long and vivid. Structured, but showing beautiful drinkability with wonderful balance and form. One to drink or hold. |
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Castilla y Leon | 1 | 98 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£257.60 |
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Wine Advocate (98)The 2019 Valtuille Cepas Centenarias comes from a single plot of ancient vines that could qualify as Vino de Paraje and in the future as Vino de Viña, but they are never going to do it because it's their traditional name and label and one of the most consistent wines from the winery. It is made with field blend with lots of different grapes on clay and sand soils. It fermented with full clusters and indigenous yeasts with a long 60-day maceration and matured in 225- and 500-liter oak barrels (but, in the future, they might move to oval oak foudres) for one year. It has the violets and the perfume from the 2018 vintage but with more dimension, more layers and depth. A stellar performance in 2019 (again!). 3,500 bottles produced, what the plot delivered. It was bottled in June 2021. |
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Castilla y Leon | 1 | 96 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£244.40 |
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Wine Advocate (96)The 2019 Valtuille El Rapolao, now a Vino de Paraje, fermented with 100% full clusters with a long maceration and matured in well-seasoned, neutral 500-liter oak barrels (which might be eight years old now), the modus operandi for all of the single-vineyard reds. It's perfumed and heady, as it comes from a plot that also has some fruit trees, in a v-shape, planted along with some 8% Malvasía grapes that have been added since 2018 and have given it finesse. It's more exuberant on the nose, something that seems to define this wine that is quite unique and different from its siblings. It's medium-bodied with around 13% alcohol; winemaker César Márquez feels that when these wines are riper than 13.5% they are too rustic. 1,200 bottles produced. It was bottled in December 2020. |
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Mendoza | 3 | 93 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£198.52 |
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Vinous (93)The 2004 Malbec Adrianna Vineyard was sourced from Gualtallary and aged for 24 months in oak barrels. With a dark brick hue, it presents aromas of black fruit, dried figs and wild herbs, alongside ripe and evolved notes. Rich and indulgent, it offers a compact, juicy palate with a long and complex finish. This is a textured wine with a balanced character (14% alcohol content, pH of 3.55) that enhances its calibrated evolution. |
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Mendoza | 16 | 92+ (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£852.67 |
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Vinous (92+)Full ruby-red. Musky dark fruits and bitter chocolate on the brooding nose, with a strong kirsch note emerging with aeration. Powerful and deep but youthfully closed, with terrific grip to the flavors of cassis, dark chocolate and minerals. Quite closed and young today, but with its fine-grained tannins and slowly building persistence this single-vineyard malbec appears to be built for a positive evolution in bottle. |
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Mendoza | 1 | 98 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£427.72 |
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Wine Advocate (98)No note available. |
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Mendoza | 8 | 97 (WA) |
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£619.19 |
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Wine Advocate (97)There are three separate bottling from the Adrianna vineyard, one of them the 2013 Adrianna Vineyard Mundus Bacillus Terrae, from the shallow and limestone soils with a south-facing, cold exposure, that was coupled by a cool year. This has higher acidity and citric, effervescent acidity combined with chalky tannins providing length and freshness. This is terrific. 2,000 bottles were filled in December 2015. |
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Mendoza | 4 | 97 (WA) |
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£1,250.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97)I tasted three consecutive vintages of the reds from Adrianna Vineyard, including the luxury cuvée, starting with the 2014 Adrianna Vineyard Mundus Bacillus Terrae. It is from the coolest year since 2001 (but cooler will come in 2016), and it has 13.5% alcohol and very high acidity—7.5 grams measured in tartaric acid. What that all means is it's moderately ripe and very fresh, with integrated oak after fermenting in 225- and 500-liter oak barrels and an élevage of 24 months in oak. 4,200 bottles were filled in July 2016. |
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Mendoza | 5 | 98 (JS) |
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£585.48 |
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James Suckling (98)This is a phenomenal malbec with intense blue fruits such as blueberries and blackberries. Black truffle, too. Full-bodied, bright and juicy with fantastic power and richness. Yet the acidity just keeps going. Volcanic salt and white peppers. A thoroughly breathtaking wine. Try after 2020. |
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Mendoza | 29 | 98 (JS) |
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£1,081.56 |
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James Suckling (98)This is a phenomenal malbec with intense blue fruits such as blueberries and blackberries. Black truffle, too. Full-bodied, bright and juicy with fantastic power and richness. Yet the acidity just keeps going. Volcanic salt and white peppers. A thoroughly breathtaking wine. Try after 2020. |
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Mendoza | 1 | 98 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£431.16 |
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James Suckling (98)This is a phenomenal malbec with intense blue fruits such as blueberries and blackberries. Black truffle, too. Full-bodied, bright and juicy with fantastic power and richness. Yet the acidity just keeps going. Volcanic salt and white peppers. A thoroughly breathtaking wine. Try after 2020. |
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Mendoza | 29 | 97 (DC) |
Inc. VAT
£586.03 |
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Decanter (97)In one of the coldest vintages of the last 30 years in Mendoza, the Adrianna Vineyard plot (just 1.4 hectares) produced crisp, red fruit in 2016. With 100% whole-bunch fermentation, this feels lush, juicy and full. A mass of ripe fruits that fill the mouth with freshness and tension, marked by a penetrating and firm acidity. |
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Mendoza | 39 | 97 (DC) |
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£434.58 |
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Decanter (97)In one of the coldest vintages of the last 30 years in Mendoza, the Adrianna Vineyard plot (just 1.4 hectares) produced crisp, red fruit in 2016. With 100% whole-bunch fermentation, this feels lush, juicy and full. A mass of ripe fruits that fill the mouth with freshness and tension, marked by a penetrating and firm acidity. |
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Mendoza | 6 | 98 (JS) |
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£637.98 |
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James Suckling (98)A layered and very soft red with checked yet unctuous tannins. Full body and caressing texture. Plenty of meat, earth and decadent notes. Great finish. A joy to taste. Drink or hold. |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
In Bond
£87.00 |
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Crafted in the picturesque region of Piedmont Italy, the Castello Verduno Barolo Monvigliero Riserva 2011 exhibits the rich traditions of its heritage-marker producer, Castello Verduno. This wine, only produced in exceptional vintages, represents a bold yet balanced expression of the Nebbiolo grape. A year-long maturation in 20 hl Slavonian oak barrels, followed by two years in bottles, has perfected its sophisticated character. The Castello Verduno Barolo Monvigliero Riserva 2011 offers an enticing nose of dried roses, fruit and spices, enhancing its layered complexity. On the palate, this Barolo showcases elegantly saturated tannins and is notable for its velvety texture, long finish and remarkable ageing potential. Dynamic, deep, and loaded with character, this wine reflects the unique terroir of the Monvigliero vineyard, sitting high in the hills of Verduno, graced by the distinct limestone and marl soils. A truly exceptional Barolo, worthy addition for any wine enthusiast's collection. |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
In Bond
£90.00 |
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Indulge in the Castello Verduno Barolo Monvigliero Riserva 2012, an Italian masterpiece from the verdant vineyards of the Piedmont region. Produced by the venerated Castello di Verduno winery, this wine personifies centuries of refined viticulture techniques. Each bottle is crafted from 100% Nebbiolo grapes, aged meticulously for 31 months in Slavonian oak barrels and further refined in bottle for 15 months to achieve optimal character. Made from the grapes grown on the sun-touched slopes of Verduno, this Barolo emanates a captivating bouquet of wild strawberries and roses, which mellows into a subtly nuanced hint of tobacco, soon after the first sip. Its medium-full body exhibits an excellent balance between the wine's robust tannins and vibrant acidity. The Castello Verduno Barolo Monvigliero Riserva 2012 will resonate with connoisseurs who appreciate wine of timeless pedigree and exquisite complexity. |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
In Bond
£84.00 |
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Indulge your senses with the exquisite Castello Verduno Barolo Monvigliero Riserva 2013. An elegant offering from the prestigious vineyards of Piedmont, Italy curated by Verduno Castle, this fine wine represents a harmonious fusion of tradition and terroir. Processed with great care, Nebbiolo grapes are manually harvested, macerated and aged for two years in Slavonian oak barrels, resulting in a distinctive character. The 2013 vintage unveils generous arrays of dark and red fruits, leading to an eruption of spices, violet flowers, and nuances of tobacco. Its complexity engages and delights the palate with balanced acidity underpinning the ripe tannins. Offering a long, warm finish, the Castello Verduno Barolo Monvigliero Riserva 2013 showcases the mastery of the winemakers of Castello di Verduno, celebrated since 1838 for their commitment to producing excellent Barolo wines. A truly captivating wine, it's the perfect addition to elevate your cellar collection. |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
In Bond
£80.00 |
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Immerse yourselves in the exquisite world of Italian wines with the Castello Verduno Barolo Monvigliero Riserva 2015. This renowned wine is the product of the verdant hills of the Langhe region in Piedmont, Italy, renowned for their exceptional terroir. The methodical winemakers of Castello di Verduno, a historical wine estate dating back to 1838, have encapsulated the pure essence of Nebbiolo grapes in this bottle. The grapes were meticulously handpicked and traditionally foot-crushed before going through an organic vinification process in stainless steel tanks and large Slavonian oak casks. The resultant wine is of a ruby red hue, with complex aromas of violet, truffle and spices. The palate is balanced and elegant, offering rounded tannins, integrated acidity and a lasting finish. Commended by notable wine critics, 'Castello Verduno Barolo Monvigliero Riserva 2015' is a stellar manifestation of Barolo's grandeur and longevity, making it a prized addition to any discerning wine collector's cellar. |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
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£100.00 |
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Castello Verduno Barolo Monvigliero Riserva 2016 is a splendid choice for the discerning oenophile. Hailing from the verdant slopes of Verduno, in Italy's renowned Langhe region, this fine wine is produced by the historic Castello di Verduno winery. They've been crafting impeccable wines since the nineteenth century. The Barolo Monvigliero Riserva follows a meticulous production process: the Nebbiolo grapes are harvested manually before undergoing controlled fermentation and are then aged for 60 months in Slavonian oak barrels. The 2016 vintage is particularly special, thanks to the ideal climatic conditions that year, which helped produce a balanced, high-quality wine. Displaying vibrant ruby-red hues, this Barolo offers an alluring bouquet of rose petals, red fruit, and spicy notes, which unravel into an elegant palate of velvety tannins and an enduring finish. Make space in your cellar for the exceptional Castello Verduno Barolo Monvigliero Riserva 2016, a true testament to Italian winemaking. |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
In Bond
£100.00 |
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The Castello Verduno Barolo Monvigliero Riserva 2017 is an exquisite example of fine Italian winemaking. Hailing from the prestigious Verduno subzone of Piedmont, this wine presents a memorable ageworthy expression of Nebbiolo. The vintners at Castello Verduno, a historic 19th-century winemaking establishment, dance on the delicate line of tradition and modern innovation to introduce this soulful vintage. Using organic farming methods, the grapes are rigorously selected and traditionally vinified in large oak casks, enhancing complexity without overpowering the varietal character. The result is a wine distinguished by its terrific depth, layers of dark licorice and dried cherry, and robust, firmly tannic structure that ensures its formidable longevity. The Castello Verduno Barolo Monvigliero Riserva 2017 is a powerful and elegant expression of its terroir - best suited for those crucial meals, patiently waited-for reunions, and quiet celebrations of everyday victories. A wine of sheer brilliance that remains a testament to Barolo's grandeur. |
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Tuscany | 4 | 92 (WA) |
In Bond
£294.00 |
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Wine Advocate (92)The Castiglion del Bosco 2012 Brunello di Montalcino exhibits classic lines and aromas that are faithfully characteristic of Tuscany's Sangiovese grape. There's a wild or untamed element with forest berry, underbrush, wild mushroom, lavender, tar and licorice. Balsam herbs also appear with cola and grilled rosemary. There's a lot to keep your attention. The mouthfeel is more streamlined and slightly shorter compared to previous vintages. This seems to be a common trait in 2012 Brunello but it does not make too much of a difference in this case. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 97 (JS) |
In Bond
£250.00 |
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James Suckling (97)Wonderful aromas of flowers, plums, terracotta and white pepper. Intense, yet ever so subtle. Medium to full body, firm and silky tannins and a long and intense finish. Shows excellent length. Drink after 2021. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 99 (JS) |
In Bond
£214.00 |
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James Suckling (99)The complexity and beauty to this is really something with cherry, walnut, tobacco and cigar-box character. Sweet cherries. It’s full-bodied and deep with super intensity and power. Layered and beautiful. Really refined tannins. Some whole-berry fermentation gives this added character. Goes on for minutes. Try after 2025. |
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Tuscany | 5 | 96 (JS) |
In Bond
£269.52 |
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James Suckling (96)This is really fine on the palate with wonderfully integrated tannins that give tension and focus. It’s medium-bodied with lovely berry, cherry, cedar and spice. Peaches and flower stems, too. Creamy texture. Extremely long and vivid. Structured, but showing beautiful drinkability with wonderful balance and form. One to drink or hold. |
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Castilla y Leon | 1 | 98 (WA) |
In Bond
£194.00 |
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Wine Advocate (98)The 2019 Valtuille Cepas Centenarias comes from a single plot of ancient vines that could qualify as Vino de Paraje and in the future as Vino de Viña, but they are never going to do it because it's their traditional name and label and one of the most consistent wines from the winery. It is made with field blend with lots of different grapes on clay and sand soils. It fermented with full clusters and indigenous yeasts with a long 60-day maceration and matured in 225- and 500-liter oak barrels (but, in the future, they might move to oval oak foudres) for one year. It has the violets and the perfume from the 2018 vintage but with more dimension, more layers and depth. A stellar performance in 2019 (again!). 3,500 bottles produced, what the plot delivered. It was bottled in June 2021. |
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Castilla y Leon | 1 | 96 (WA) |
In Bond
£183.00 |
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Wine Advocate (96)The 2019 Valtuille El Rapolao, now a Vino de Paraje, fermented with 100% full clusters with a long maceration and matured in well-seasoned, neutral 500-liter oak barrels (which might be eight years old now), the modus operandi for all of the single-vineyard reds. It's perfumed and heady, as it comes from a plot that also has some fruit trees, in a v-shape, planted along with some 8% Malvasía grapes that have been added since 2018 and have given it finesse. It's more exuberant on the nose, something that seems to define this wine that is quite unique and different from its siblings. It's medium-bodied with around 13% alcohol; winemaker César Márquez feels that when these wines are riper than 13.5% they are too rustic. 1,200 bottles produced. It was bottled in December 2020. |
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Mendoza | 3 | 93 (VN) |
In Bond
£159.00 |
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Vinous (93)The 2004 Malbec Adrianna Vineyard was sourced from Gualtallary and aged for 24 months in oak barrels. With a dark brick hue, it presents aromas of black fruit, dried figs and wild herbs, alongside ripe and evolved notes. Rich and indulgent, it offers a compact, juicy palate with a long and complex finish. This is a textured wine with a balanced character (14% alcohol content, pH of 3.55) that enhances its calibrated evolution. |
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Mendoza | 16 | 92+ (VN) |
In Bond
£683.00 |
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Vinous (92+)Full ruby-red. Musky dark fruits and bitter chocolate on the brooding nose, with a strong kirsch note emerging with aeration. Powerful and deep but youthfully closed, with terrific grip to the flavors of cassis, dark chocolate and minerals. Quite closed and young today, but with its fine-grained tannins and slowly building persistence this single-vineyard malbec appears to be built for a positive evolution in bottle. |
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Mendoza | 1 | 98 (WA) |
In Bond
£350.00 |
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Wine Advocate (98)No note available. |
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Mendoza | 8 | 97 (WA) |
In Bond
£506.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97)There are three separate bottling from the Adrianna vineyard, one of them the 2013 Adrianna Vineyard Mundus Bacillus Terrae, from the shallow and limestone soils with a south-facing, cold exposure, that was coupled by a cool year. This has higher acidity and citric, effervescent acidity combined with chalky tannins providing length and freshness. This is terrific. 2,000 bottles were filled in December 2015. |
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Mendoza | 4 | 97 (WA) |
In Bond
£1,021.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97)I tasted three consecutive vintages of the reds from Adrianna Vineyard, including the luxury cuvée, starting with the 2014 Adrianna Vineyard Mundus Bacillus Terrae. It is from the coolest year since 2001 (but cooler will come in 2016), and it has 13.5% alcohol and very high acidity—7.5 grams measured in tartaric acid. What that all means is it's moderately ripe and very fresh, with integrated oak after fermenting in 225- and 500-liter oak barrels and an élevage of 24 months in oak. 4,200 bottles were filled in July 2016. |
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Mendoza | 5 | 98 (JS) |
In Bond
£475.50 |
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James Suckling (98)This is a phenomenal malbec with intense blue fruits such as blueberries and blackberries. Black truffle, too. Full-bodied, bright and juicy with fantastic power and richness. Yet the acidity just keeps going. Volcanic salt and white peppers. A thoroughly breathtaking wine. Try after 2020. |
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Mendoza | 29 | 98 (JS) |
In Bond
£876.50 |
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James Suckling (98)This is a phenomenal malbec with intense blue fruits such as blueberries and blackberries. Black truffle, too. Full-bodied, bright and juicy with fantastic power and richness. Yet the acidity just keeps going. Volcanic salt and white peppers. A thoroughly breathtaking wine. Try after 2020. |
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Mendoza | 1 | 98 (JS) |
In Bond
£350.00 |
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James Suckling (98)This is a phenomenal malbec with intense blue fruits such as blueberries and blackberries. Black truffle, too. Full-bodied, bright and juicy with fantastic power and richness. Yet the acidity just keeps going. Volcanic salt and white peppers. A thoroughly breathtaking wine. Try after 2020. |
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Mendoza | 29 | 97 (DC) |
In Bond
£475.50 |
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Decanter (97)In one of the coldest vintages of the last 30 years in Mendoza, the Adrianna Vineyard plot (just 1.4 hectares) produced crisp, red fruit in 2016. With 100% whole-bunch fermentation, this feels lush, juicy and full. A mass of ripe fruits that fill the mouth with freshness and tension, marked by a penetrating and firm acidity. |
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Mendoza | 39 | 97 (DC) |
In Bond
£352.50 |
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Decanter (97)In one of the coldest vintages of the last 30 years in Mendoza, the Adrianna Vineyard plot (just 1.4 hectares) produced crisp, red fruit in 2016. With 100% whole-bunch fermentation, this feels lush, juicy and full. A mass of ripe fruits that fill the mouth with freshness and tension, marked by a penetrating and firm acidity. |
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Mendoza | 6 | 98 (JS) |
In Bond
£522.00 |
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James Suckling (98)A layered and very soft red with checked yet unctuous tannins. Full body and caressing texture. Plenty of meat, earth and decadent notes. Great finish. A joy to taste. Drink or hold. |
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