89 points from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2007 Chianti Classico is a sweet, super-ripe wine with an enticing core of fruit. The heat of the vintage has filled out the wine nicely. Although the acidity is still relatively high, this doesn't look to be an especially long-lived wine. That should hardly matter, though, as readers will have a hard time keeping their hands off this gem. In 2007 the Chianti Classico is a selection of fruit from eleven different vineyards harvested between the end of September and early October. The wine was mostly aged... Read More » 

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3 Glasses Gambero Rosso! According to the Wine Spectator: "There's ripe currant and a hint of vanilla on the nose and palate. Full-bodied, with unobtrusive, fruit-coated tannins and a dense, balanced and lingering finish. Shows depth. Delicious. Drink now. 500 cases made." 89 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2005 Nero d’Avola Deliella from Principi di Buttera is a plump, juicy wine packed with varietal red fruits, mint, sweet toasted oak and flowers. This plump, juicy wine reveals tons of length in a polished, contemporary style, with sweet n... Read More » 

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89 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2007 Barbera d’Alba Serra flows with layers of dark fruit in a style that shows notable concentration while retaining elements of florality and freshness. Though simpler than the top of the line Campolive, in 2007 the Serra isn’t too far off in terms of quality. This is gorgeous juice! Anticipated maturity: 2010-2015." (10/09) Ruby red color, intense aromas of fresh, ripe blackberries and cherries, spicy note, vanilla. The taste is dry, soft, quite fresh, with good intensity and persistence. 100% barbera. 

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89 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2005 Il Moro (100% Nero d’Avola) presents the more delicate, ethereal side to this bottling. The wine reveals pretty dark red fruit, flowers, spices and minerals in a feminine, restrained style that lacks some of the sheer dazzle of the 2006. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2011. I was very impressed with the wines I tasted from Valle dell’Acate. A number of these wines are priced below or around $25 and are terrific values." (04/09) Fermented in stainless steel tanks, this is the ultimate in pure 100% nero d'avo... Read More » 

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According to the Wine Spectator: "Aromas of dried cherries, with hints of cedar and tobacco. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins and a crisp, clean finish. Best after 2009." (Web only, 2008) 89 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, Jul/Aug 08: "Bright, full red. Red cherry, red berries, licorice and flowers on the slightly liqueur-like nose. Then fresh and scented in the mouth, with rather polite, spicy flavors and a surprisingly juicy quality. A supple midweight that finishes with light, dusty tannins and good persistence." 

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89 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2006 Langhe Nebbiolo reveals high-toned aromatics along with bright, clean red fruits in a focused style. Medium in body, the wine possesses excellent length and fine balance, although ideally it might offer a little more fleshiness to balance its structural components. That said, this is a very representative wine from this cool part of the Barbaresco zone. This bottle is closed with a glass stopper and my drinking window reflects some caution as to how the wine might age under this closure. Anticipated matu... Read More » 

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89 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The estate’s 2006 Barbera d’Alba is a pretty, firm red bursting with fragrant cherries, raspberries, flowers and minerals. Medium in body, the wine offers excellent length in an easygoing style. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2012." (10/09) 

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89 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2008 Weissburgunder Terlaner (Pinot Bianco) is wonderfully fresh and nuanced in its crisp, floral fruit. Medium in body, the mineral-driven Weissburgunder reveals notable elegance and a long, zesty finish. This is a classy effort from Niedrist. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2012." (10/09) Ignaz Niedrist is one of the most respected small producers in the Alto Adige. His wines are very expressive, brilliantly made examples of their type, including a fine Pinot Bianco (an underestimated variety that makes mineral... Read More » 

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89 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate "Rocca di Montegrossi’s 2008 Rosato is simply beautiful. This rich, full-bodied wine shows off well-articulated aromatics that meld into a rich core of ripe fruit. The finish is long and pure. Generally I prefer rosé upon release, but this wine has enough stuffing to drink beautifully for at least another year. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2011." You say rosé, I say Rosato! Rocca di Montegrossi is one of K&L's favorite Chianti producers, and we jumped at the chance to pick up a few cases of their new rosato last year... Read More » 

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89+ points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2005 Barolo emerges from the glass with sweet-Pinot like aromas that lead to soft, expressive fruit. This entry-level Barolo offers terrific balance and harmony in an attractive, accessible style that is sure to find many admirers. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2020." (10/09) The Germano winery is a few hundred yards north of Serralunga. Sergio Germano is typical of the new generation of producers in the Langhe; after completing six years of study at the school of Enology in Alba he made wine for a few years a... Read More » 

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