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Italian Wine
We LOVE Italian wine. There are several K&L staff members who have gone completely head over heels for this beautiful country and its wines. Our Italian buyer Greg St. Clair is one of the leading Italian wine authorities in the United States and based in our Redwood City store. View our selection below and start exploring the breadth of Italy's thousands of indigenous grape varieties, and the limitless flavors from these artist-winemakers.
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This has become a go-to favorite for customers and staff alike at K&L. Priced at a level that allows for corks to pop any old time it suits you, the Montechiara phenomenon continues to gain followers by the day. See for yourself why this value sparkler is getting so much attention.
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Praise from Monica Larner in the Wine Advocate: "The wines of Tormaresca are always impressive. This estate founded by the Antinori family of Florence has spared no expense when it comes to their Puglia project." (08/2016)
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94 points Wine Enthusiast: "Made with organically cultivated Sangiovese, this fragrant elegant red opens with enticing scents of underbrush, sunbaked earth, wild berry, violet, crushed mint and a balsamic whiff of camphor. Smooth and savory, the linear palate has surprising vibrancy for such a hot vintage, delivering juicy Marasca cherry, strawberry compote, star anise and white pepper. Elegant fine-grained tannins lend polished support while a coffee note lingers on the close. Drink through 2025. *Editors’ Choice* (KO)" 94 points Wine Spectator: "Aroma ...
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90 points Decanter: "Rich and complex nose showing fresh and dried herbs alongside bright fruit. Velvet textured palate with coffee lift and saline finish." (06/2018) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The Tenuta di Sesta 2016 Rosso di Montalcino is a tart and crisp red wine to pair with cheesy pasta dishes. The wine has the acidity to cut through the fat in those dishes and the bight berry flavors to keep your palate clean. The 2016 vintage shows spectacular quality of fruit, so we can all look forward to the Brunellos from this vintage that will be rele ...
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94 points James Suckling: "Extremely perfumed with currant, berry and rosemary aromas. Even some lavender. Medium to full body, very fine tannins and lots of fruit. A delicious and refined wine. Drink or hold." (09/2018) 92 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "From the beautiful rolling hills of Panzano in Chianti, the 2015 La Massa shows a ripe and soft side of the vintage with warm notes of black cherry and blackberry. This is a velvety and richly textured blend of 60% Sangiovese, 25% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and Alicante Bouschet that dis ...
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96 points James Suckling: "Aromas of plums, cherries and hints of green olives. White truffles and deep earth, too. Full-bodied, so layered and beautiful with a fabulous texture and ripe tannins. It is so pure and minimalist in the end, showing the effect of traditional, hands-off winemaking. Don’t miss this. Decant before serving. One for the cellar. Drink or hold." (01/2019) 94 points Decanter: "Castello di Monsanto is in a warm pocket but the vineyards are well-ventilated by sea breezes and temperatures fall sharply at night. The Bianchi family uses ...
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93 points Wine Enthusiast: "Delicious and loaded with personality, this structured, medium-bodied white opens with bread crust, yellow stone fruit, citrus zest, honey and toasted almond aromas that follow through to the juicy, elegant palate. Fresh acidity brightens the rich flavors. Drink through 2023. (KO)" (07/2018) 91 points James Suckling: "Attractive and subtle pastry-like complexity here. This has an extra dimension, showing better concentration than most in this space. An attractive cool and fresh palate. Drink now." (06/2018)
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91 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2016 Etna Rosso Passorosso is the most accessible of the red wines presented by Andrea Franchetti and the team at Passopisciaro in the not-always-easy 2016 vintage. The wine is clean and forthcoming with a nice succession of wild berry and cassis, all framed by spice, tar and toasted aniseed. This wine makes itself immediately available for a pairing with roasted porchetta stuffed with fennel and herbs. The mouthfeel is crisp but compact on the close. Some 47,000 bottles were made. ML" (12/2018) 91 points W ...
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96 points James Suckling: "Aromas of black licorice and blackberry. Blueberry, too. This is so complex. Full body, extremely silky and polished with lovely tannins. Deep and long. It seems powerful and rich yet ends so balanced and refined. " (10/2017) 95 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2015 Ilatraia is a drop-dead gorgeous blend of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Petit Verdot and 20% Cabernet Franc with all fruit coming from Brancaia's Maremma vineyards along the Tuscan coast. This warm vintage has shaped an exuberant and intense red wine that ...
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95 points Wine Enthusiast: "Wild herb, perfumed berry and pressed rose aromas lift out of the glass along with a whiff of eucalyptus. Smooth, delicious and balanced, the lithe palate has great tension, doling out juicy red cherry, raspberry compote, star anise and baking spice backed up by vibrant acidity. Silky tannins give it extraordinary elegance and linear structure. It won't take years to come around but it also boasts good midterm aging potential. Drink 2021–2029. *Editors' Choice* (KO)" (03/2019) 93 points Vinous: "Bright medium red. Very pure ...
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91 points James Suckling: "Pretty perfume of cherries and dried flowers which follow through to a full body with driven acidity. Round and juicy. A fresh and delicious young wine. Drink now." (09/2018) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2016 Chianti Colli Senesi (90% Sangiovese and 10% Merlot) is a lean, mid-weight red wine that offers a simple yet highly fruit-driven bouquet. You get tones of dried cherry, raspberry, bitter almond and grilled herb. The wine offers freshness and a simple but also highly accessible delivery. This vintage feels tighter ...
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91 points Decanter: "Richly aromatic with apple and lemon curd notes. A soft, well-integrated mousse is complemented by notes of lemon sherbet Blind tasted by Fabio GiavedoniAndy Howard MWAlessandra Piubello(at The Institute of Masters of Wine, 29 Nov 2018) " (11/2018) K&L Notes: San Venanzio has won many awards over the years. At K&L they get the coveted "Guido" award of two thumbs up and three stars for value. On the nose, there are generous notes of apples, peaches, tropical fruits and pear blossom. It’s wonderfully balanced and elegant, with a plea ...
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James Suckling: "Shows red cherries, elderberries and freshly cut herbs. Medium body, fresh acidity and a fresh finish. Drink now." (09/2018) K&L Notes: Owned by the Tagliabue family since 1979, the wine growing on the estate dates back to the 17th century. Known for their Brunello di Montalcino and Chianti, the name "Salvi" refers to the supposed health-giving effects of this terroir. Villa Poggio Salvi's modern winery is partly subterranean and set within the contours of the hillsides.
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90 points James Suckling: " This is rather smoky, but also fresh and juicy with plenty of ripe-citrus flavors and good length. An excellent food wine. Drink now. " (11/2018) 90 points Wine Enthusiast: "This wine's heady Spanish broom, acacia and yellow stone fruit scents lift out of the glass. The palate mirrors the nose, offering creamy peach, yellow apple and juicy citrus flavors alongside bright acidity. An almond note caps off the finish. *Best Buy* (KO)" (07/2018)
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This has been the #1 selling Italian wine for more than two decades at K&L! You can't get that kind of continued success without a supremely fantastic quality-to-price ratio. The southern Tuscan coast is a wonderful location for winemaking, with stable temperatures and a solid history of quality, yet no fame and fortune. Incredibly priced bargains come out of the region, and the proof is in the bottle. This wine is wonderful, soft, forward and easy-to-drink Sangiovese with an enticing mixture of cherry, plum and earth. Eminently drinkable.
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93 points Vinous: "The 2013 Barbaresco Ronchi is darker and more imposing wine than the straight Barbaresco, but it offers a similar level of quality. Wild cherry, smoke, tobacco, licorice and incense fill out the wine's strapping, powerful frame effortlessly. This is an especially muscular, imposing style. Readers should be prepared to cellar the 2013 for at least a few years. (AG)" (10/2017)
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94 points James Suckling: " Beautiful aromas of cherries, dark chocolate and lemon rind, following through to a full body with round and chewy tannins. Yet, it is polished and soft. A juicy finish. A blend of Merlot, Sangiovese, Syrah and Petit Verdot. Drink or hold. " (09/2018) 92 points Wine Spectator: "Bright, ripe cherry and plum fruit flavors offset the savory tobacco, earth and herb notes in this plump red, which is balanced despite the exuberant tannins, while vivid acidity keeps the long aftertaste focused. Merlot, Sangiovese,Petit Verdot and S ...
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90 points Wine Enthusiast: "Inviting aromas of peach, green apple and tropical fruit jump over to the round, juicy palate. Tangy acidity lifts the fruity flavors and gives it a refreshing, savory finish. *Editors’ Choice* K.O." (07/2018)
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92 points James Suckling: "Beautiful aromas of spiced cooked pear and fresh lemon follow through to a medium body, very dry palate with just the right amount of phenolic pull to add to the finish. Bone dry at the end. Serious. " (11/2018) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "This sparkling wine opens to a bright and crystalline appearance. The 2016 Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze Brut Nature is very dry and steely with reduced primary fruit. Those characteristic tones of sun-ripened lemon and summer peach are reduced to a minimum here. This wine plays u ...
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98 points Vinous: "The 2015 Percarlo, the estate's 100% Sangiovese, towers in the glass with huge, dark fruit to match its powerful, vertical structure. Ample and expansive on the palate, with huge textural depth, the 2015 is a total stunner. The darker, more muscular side of Sangiovese emerges in this gorgeous, absolutely stunning wine. Black cherry, lavender, spice and smoke overtones fill out the wine's big frame effortlessly. Proprietor Luca Martini di Cigala aged the 2015 in a combination of cask and tonneau. The 2015 Percarlo is a riveting wine rea ...
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97 points Vinous: "If Tuscany had a formal vineyard classification Rancia would be a Grand Cru. And that is exactly what comes through in the 2015 Chianti Classico Riserva Rancia. Silky, sensual and finessed to the core, the 2015 is absolutely stellar. The ripeness of the tannins allows the natural radiance of the year to come through loud and clear. The 2015 is a special. Rancia is quite simply one of the world's greatest and most iconic wines. (AG) 97+" (02/2019) 95 points James Suckling: "Plenty of dark plums, black cherries, blackberry pie, cedar, ...
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The Wine Advocate's Monica Larner provides the following update on La Fortuna: "Today, the estate counts 18 hectares of vines, of which 12 hectares are located in the northern area of the appellation. Another six hectares are located in the Castelnuovo dell'Abate sub zone. Wines are made from a blend of fruit from these two sites. The northern vineyard is found at 250 to 300 meters above sea level with limestone clay soils and marine fossils. The other parcel shows warmer average temperatures and soils mixed with Galestro stones. Angelo Zannoni says La F ...
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The Buglioni family purchased their property in Valpolicella in 1993, and for years after worked tirelessly in the vineyards while completing renovation of the cellars and farmhouse. Upon completion in 2000, they hired enologist Diego Bertoni and earnestly dedicated themselves to wine production. The Classico is a blend of 60% Corvina, 25% Corvinone, 10% Rondinella, and 5% Croatina. It is the epitome of heart-warming wine for the Italian dinner table. It's fresh, traditional, and pure, and is perfectly ready to be joyously drank now. Bright red with bril ...
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90 points Wine Enthusiast: "Among the canon of Italian spirits, Aperol and the Aperol Spritz cocktail are classics, available at a growing range of America's best bars. The lurid red hue is recognizable from across the room. It's light on every count—in terms of alcohol content, sweetness level and texture. The gentle sweet-bitter profile goes down easy—especially when lightened with bubbles. (KN)" (04/2014) K&L Notes: Aperol's unique flavor and color is achieved through a subtle blend of bitter orange, gentian, rhubarb and an array of herbs and roots- ...
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Wine Enthusiast: "Aromas of fresh red berries, Mediterranean herbs and a bit of peppery spice show nice intensity on the nose. While light in body and soft in tannins, the palate offers a great sense of vibrancy and persistence in its brisk red-currant and broader red-cherry flavors that end on a lingering cranberry skin note. *Best Buy* (AP)" (11/2018) K&L Notes: Pasetti's vineyards lie in the heart of Italy's Abruzzo, between the Tirino and Pescara valleys at the foot of Gran Sasso and Maiella. The location's favorable climate, varied terrain and cla ...
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95 points James Suckling: "The purity of fruit here really makes an impression on you. The nose shines with freshly picked blackcurrants, dark plums, freshly cut herbs, cinnamon, raspberry cheesecake, glazed cherries, orange and lemon rind. The palate is so well-crafted with a silky ball of tannins surrounded by layers of blue and red fruit and enveloping acidity. A long finish. From organically grown grapes." (06/2018) 93 points Vinous: "The 2015 Chianti Classico is outrageously beautiful. Rich and seductive, the 2015 expresses the radiance of the yea ...
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92 points Wine Spectator: "Though shy in aroma, this offers a beam of pure cherry flavor. Earth, leather, mineral and tobacco accents add depth. Harmonious, if youthful, with fine energy on the finish. Best from 2020 through 2028. (BS)" (09/2018) 90 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2015 Chianti Classico is plump and ripe. It carries a full bouquet of exuberant fruit aromas with Morello cherry, blackberry and red rose. The wine is compact and complete. It offers good intensity and a high pleasure threshold. It is also naturally informal in app ...
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90 points Vinous: "Light pink. Musky, herb-accented aromas and flavors of redcurrant, wild fennel, apple and rhubarb, with a gentle note of white pepper. Sappy and focused, offering savory red fruit and citrus flavors. Finishes long, pure and broad, with lingering spiciness. (JR)" (06/2018)
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98 points Wine Enthusiast: "Chopped mint, forest floor, tilled earth and wild berry are just some of the aromas you'll find on this stunning, structured red. Full bodied yet elegant, the palate delivers crushed raspberry, ripe Marasca cherry, clove and licorice framed in tightly-knit, noble tannins. Fresh acidity lends balance. It's already remarkable but will be even better with more bottle age once the tannins unwind a bit. Drink 2022–2042. *Cellar Selection* (KO)" (05/2019) 95 points Wine Spectator: "Offers aromas of macerated cherry and plum, with ...
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93 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "Here's a fresh and lovely red wine from Southern Tuscany. The 2013 Brunello di Montalcino offers a very bright and lively quality of fruit that you don't often get with Brunello, a wine that ages for five years (between oak barrel and in the bottle) before its commercial release. You taste the cherry and the dried raspberry here in all their purity and glory. The wine continues to the palate with softness and silky lines. (ML) 93+" (06/2018) 92 points James Suckling: "A wealth of raspberry and black cherry arom ...
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Terre da Vino pulls in grapes from more than 5,000 hectares managed by more than 2,500 growers to produce a wide range of wines that are only from Piedmont and DOC or DOCG quality.
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Wine characteristics: "Deep ruby red with violet accents and a fresh, fruity taste. Delicate finish, well balanced, with refreshing notes of wild strawberries, cherries and raspberries."
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Tenuta Sant'Antonio is a winery located in the Monti Garbi area of Verona. The winery is owned by four brothers: Armando, Paolo, Tiziano, and Massimo Castagnedi, and they produce Soave, Valpolicella and Amarone wines. This wine is a blend of Corvina 40%, Corvinone 20%, Rondinella 20%, Cabernet Sauvignon 20%
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94 points Vinous: "Saturated red. Deep aromas of pomegranate, sexy spices, red cherry, sweet spices and camphor. Fresh and juicy, offering dense flavors of sandalwood, graphite and juicy red cherry. Finishes long and clean, with outstanding cut and clarity. Strikes me as a much more serious, deeper wine than the 2013 Brunello. Aged 35 months in 20-hectoliter Slavonian oak casks. This is the first vintage of this wine made from a vineyard planted in 2001. ID" (04/2018) 93 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "This wine now lists a vineyard designate: D ...
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93 points James Suckling: "Lightly toasted baking spices with attractive red cherry fruits on the nose here. This has a very smooth and crisp palate, crunchy tannins and a really energetic finish. Try from 2021. JS" (04/2018)
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94 points James Suckling: "Love the aromas of blackcurrants and violets to this young red. Full body, dense and velvety tannins, a flavorful finish. Juicy at the end. Better to keep it in the cellar for at least a couple of years. Drink or hold." (09/2018) 94 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Maestro Raro is a wine of brooding density and muscular might. The bouquet is chiseled and extra tight with all levels of black fruit and spice packed tight at its core. That bounty is yearning to be released, as it will when the w ...
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91 points Vinous: "Bright ruby-red. Musky aromas of raspberry, flint, leather and tobacco. Fresh, broad and lush, presenting very forward, appealing flinty red fruit flavors. An easygoing wine with a low-acid impression that is smooth and balanced. Finishes with soft tannins and a hint of pepper. (ID)" (11/2018)
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Wine Enthusiast: "Honeysuckle, honeydew melon and white-peach aromas follow through to the somewhat sweet palate along with a note of glazed orange zest. Fresh acidity lifts the rich candied flavors. (KO)" (12/2017) K&L Notes: The Bronca sisters grow their own fruit on steep hillside vineyards, then make base wine and perform the secondary (sparkling) fermentation on non-vintage batches three or four times a year to ensure freshness. Low yields and hillside-grown fruit ensure that the wine has good concentration and acidity. This one's a clean, crisp a ...
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91 points James Suckling: "I love the lemon-custard character of this ripe and succulent Soave. The finish is long and quite silky. Pure Garganega." (11/2018) 90 points Wine Spectator: "A lively, lithe white, with lovely lime blossom, pink grapefruit sorbet, stone and spice notes that linger on the mouthwatering finish. Drink now through 2022. (AN)" (07/2018)
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95 points James Suckling: "Wow. What a nose of pure blueberries, rose petals, lavender, crushed minerals, elderflower and so much vivid orange and candied citrus peel. Full body, electric acidity, firm and wonderfully polished tannins and a long, mineral finish. Drink in 2021." (07/2018) 95 points Wine Enthusiast: "This opens with aromas of ripe berry, crushed herb, scorched soil and dark culinary spice. Mirroring the nose, the firm full-bodied palate evokes juicy Marasca cherry, black raspberry, star anise and clove. Taut, tightly knit and noble tanni ...
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99 points James Suckling: "Gorgeous floral and deep, dark berry aromas with hints of spices such as cinnamon and hazelnuts. Full body and ultra-fine and strong tannins that are powerful yet so sleek and beautiful. Fantastic length and texture. Deep, dark and profound. Takes you on a long journey and shows you its true character. Better in 2025. Give it time." (05/2018) 94 points Vinous: "The 2016 Oreno is gorgeous. Rich, unctuous and resonant, the 2016 is laced with inky blue/purplish fruit, bittersweet chocolate, spice, lavender, licorice and incense. ...
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93 points James Suckling: "A dense and rich Brunello with so much fruit. A wealth of blackberry and black cherry character. Dried mushrooms, too. Full and layered with plenty of tannins. Powerful. Goes on for minutes. Savory and intriguing. Drink or hold." (10/2017)
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This multi-layered Vermentino was a hit with staff--see reviews below--and it isn't just a light summer sipper. Don't miss it! The Cantina Sociale Gallura is located in the town of Tempio Pausania on the foothills of Mount Limbara. This cooperative was founded in 1956 and it currently has 160 producers contributing their grapes. The total area of planted vineyards is about 600 acres. The soil, a mix of sand and rock, is poor, and the vines have to struggle to survive this hostile environment. The limited grape yield offers unique and prized qualities. Mo ...
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We recently started importing the wines from Tenuta Roveglia a producer at the foot of Lake Garda just west of Verona. We love their whites, and now this Merlot, as well!
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We've been keeping an eye on the Torti family since we met them years ago in Italy and have been fans ever since. Their Pinot Noir is a rare gem and a champion for the varietal in Northern Italy. Crafted in a style that would make many in Oregon and Sonoma jealous at this kind of pricing, it has quickly become a staff and customer favorite at K&L, especially with the terrific new 2017 release.
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98 points Decanter: "2016 is one of the best vintages ever in Bolgheri, classic in style and balanced. It has a 'great sense of the classics without denying the past, a fully-fledged, more modern wine,' according to Axel Heinz. Crimson and dense in colour, it's full of restrained, brambly fresh fruit, clove, nutmeg and a salty butteriness, combined with velvety, masked tannins on the palate. It is at perfect phenolic ripeness, supported by refreshing natural acidity balancing the 14.5% alcohol. This will last for decades. (AF)" (02/2019) 98 points Jame ...
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97 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "This is a truly sumptuous wine that stands as a tall testament to the winemaking talents of Giampaolo Motta, his vision for interpreting this vintage and his specific vineyard site in Panzano in Chianti. This standout wine brings Fattoria la Massa to a new level of accomplishment and opens an exciting new chapter of possibility. The 2013 Giorgio Primo (50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot) is dark and impenetrable on first impact. The aromas accelerate slowly and grow evenly in power and intensi ...
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90 points James Suckling: "A fresh and firm red with blackberries, spices and a cedar character. Some rose petals, too. Medium body and a chewy finish. Drink now or hold." (06/2018) K&L Notes: The Barbera grapes for this wine were grown in vineyards dating back to the early 19th century. It's a vibrant ruby red in the glass with a dry, full body. Thanks to the long growing season in this northern part of Italy, the wine develops gorgeous acid that makes it a perfect accompaniment to roasted and braised meats.
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