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WS 91
IWC 91
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91 points Wine Spectator: "A firm, fresh red, with a smoky baseline and balanced flavors of black cherry, damson plum, violet, polished oak and spice. This is structured by bright acidity and chewy tannins that come to the fore on the finish. Best from 2013 through 2023. (10/15/11)"
91 points Ian D'Agata (International Wine Cellar): "Good deep ruby-red. Very ripe aromas of redcurrant and crushed rock, with a red berry liqueur-like nuance. Supple, lush and sweet, but with surprising acidity and a recurring mineral quality energizing the middle palate. Finishes with smooth tannins and very good length. This has the stuffing to age but also offers considerable upfront appeal. (Mar/Apr 2012)"
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WS 92
WE 92
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96 points James Suckling: "Amazing in the nose, with hazelnut, walnuts, dark fruits and chocolate. Full body, with a rich and balanced palate and lovely length. Drinkable now but structured for aging. Harmonic. (12/9/12)"
Three Glasses, Gambero Rosso (2013).
92 points Wine Spectator: "[$85 list] Ripe, sweet fruit flavors of damson plum and black cherry mix with lively acidity and accents of date, spice box, mineral and fresh earth, while layered tannins add muscle to this elegant red. Drink now through 2025. (9/30/12)"
92 points Wine Enthusiast: "[$85 list] One of the founding members of the prestigious Amarone Families association who focus on safeguarding the unique winemaking traditions of Valpolicella, Allegrini sets the standard for a new generation of vintners. This opens with sweet tones of Indian spice, ripe fruit and tobacco. The mouthfeel is exceedingly rich, long lasting and intense. Alcohol 15.5%. (Nov 2012)"
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WS 90
WA 89
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90 points and 'Top 100 Wine of 2011 (#60),' Wine Spectator: "[$20 list] This sleek, polished red offers juicy blackberry and black fruit flavors, backed by refined tannins and well-integrated acidity. Hard to stop sipping. Corvina Veronese, Rondinella and Sangiovese. Drink now through 2020. (10/31/11)"
89 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "[$20 list] The 2008 Palazzo Della Torre is striking in this vintage. It shows remarkable harmony in a tense, mineral-infused expression of fruit. Hints of licorice, tobacco, mocha and spices develop in the glass, adding further complexity and nuance. All of the elements flow gracefully to a finish layered with the essence of crushed rocks and flowers. This is an absolutely delicious wine from Allegrini. Palazzo della Torre is made with a partial ripasso technique in which 30% of the fruit is dried Amarone-style, while the other 70% is picked and vinified conventionally. Once again, Palazzo della Torre is one of the very finest values in Italian wine. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2020. (Feb 2012)"
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IWC 89
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89 points Ian D'Agata (International Wine Cellar): "Bright red Cherry-vanilla, cassis and fresh herb aromas. Juicy and sweet, offering lush red and dark berry flavors and a repeating note of vanilla. The finish features a tangy cherry note and lingers with good clarity and spicy length. (Mar/Apr 2012)"
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FWR 87
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Bele Casel is a small, artisanal winery which makes its Prosecco with fruit grown in the subdistricts of Santo Stefano and Sacol, largely considered the best source of Prosecco in the Valdobbiadene region. Extra dry.
87 points Fine Wine Review: "I continue to search in the U.S. for the charming, insouciant, slightly sweet, low alcohol Prosecco that I have become accustomed to in Italy. For the most part, I keep running into Champagne wannabes. For the time being, this is the closest I have come to the holy grail. This wine is offdry with both the austerity of a fine sparkling wine and the pear fruit of Prosecco, and the slightest bit of creaminess in texture. (Issue #118; 2007)"
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Kosher. Produced in the Diano D'Alba region of Italy. It has a fresh and intense floral aroma. It reveals strong hints of peach and apricot. Ideal as an aperitif perfect served with cold starters and fish courses.
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Two Glasses, Gambero Rosso: "It is said that quality never goes hand-in-hand with large quantities, but luckily the reverse is sometimes true, and our tasting of Giuseppe Campagnola's wines was one of those occasions... (2011)" Intense red garnet color. Fine ethereal, fragrant bouquet. Dry full complex and velvet smooth. Rich superb noble warm on palate with aftertaste of green almond.
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Gambero Rosso: "Beppe Campagnola's... results are always up to expectations and embody a style in which elegance prevails over mere strength and concentration. (2012)" Intense red garnet color. Fine ethereal, fragrant bouquet. Dry full complex and velvet smooth. Rich superb noble warm on palate with aftertaste of green almond.
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Light straw color. Fine, elegant, clean and intense aroma, dry flavor with pleasant green apple aftertaste. Lively, and easy to drink. Excellent as aperitif, hors d'oevres, seafood salads and fish dishes. Perfect with white meats and light meals.
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WS 94
WA 93
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94 points Wine Spectator: "Polished and expressive, this shows a smoky baseline of graphite-laced minerality, with fine-grained tannins and mouthwatering acidity focusing the flavors of date, kirsch, ground anise and clove and a touch of cocoa powder. Drink now through 2022. (10/31/12)"
93 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "[$535 list] The 2006 Amarone della Valpolicella boasts incredible richness and depth. Blackberry jam, graphite, smoke, licorice, tar and plums are beautifully integrated in this dark, seamless Amarone. Despite its considerable weight and density, the 2006 comes across as fairly accessible for a young Dal Forno Amarone. Hints of truffle, tobacco and new leather wrap around the finish. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2021. (Feb 2012)"
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WA 91
WS 91
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91 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "[$150 list] Romano Dal Forno’s 2006 Valpolicella Superiore is dark, rich and powerful. Firm yet well-integrated tannins frame black cherries, mocha, licorice and spices in this deep, broad-shouldered wine. The 2006 boasts tons of depth and richness in a sophisticated, sleek style. I was quite surprised to see the 2006 drink well with just a few hours of air. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2018. (Feb 2012)"
91 points Wine Spectator: "Lightly chewy tannins and aromatic subnotes of pencil shavings, dried thyme and smoke support flavors of candied cherry, licorice string, dried cranberry and bresaola. This is supple overall, and the tannins provide modest structure to the creamy finish. Best from 2014 through 2022. 200 cases imported. (6/15/12)"
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AM 86
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The core of this blend comes from Marsannay, which provides bright cherry notes, supple tannins and vibrant acidity. The deeper tones and slightly tannic fruit from Savigny-les-Beaune add depth and structure.
86 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): no tasting note given (Sep 2012).
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WS 91
IWC 90
WE 90
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91 points Wine Spectator: "Sleek and mouthwatering, this vibrant red offers aromatics of leather, ground anise and dried thyme, with an array of sweet black currant and black cherry fruit accompanied by notes of raisin, black licorice and treacle. Smoky finish. Drink now through 2023. 700 cases imported. (4/17/13)"
90 points Ian D'Agata (International Wine Cellar): "Deep ruby. Highly aromatic nose offers sweet red berries accented by incense, clove, pine needles and herbs. A classically structured midweight with layers of fresh fruit and herbs, this moderately tannic Amarone finishes spicy, smooth, easygoing and long. (Mar/Apr 2012)"
90 points Wine Enthusiast: "There’s a bright note of wild berry, orange peel and red apple at the very start that fades away quickly to reveal savory tones of cured meat, leather and coffee grounds. It’s compact and powerful, but not over the top. (Nov 2012)"
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WS 88
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88 points Wine Spectator: "[$18 list] Well-cut and juicy, this creamy white show good focus to flavors of lemon cream, orange zest, almond and fresh quince. Crisp finish. Drink now. (10/31/12)"
Producer notes: "Color: Straw color with green-gold reflections. Bouquet: Intense and fragrant, like fresh flowers (elder, cherry) and ripe fruit. Flavor: Dry and harmonious, fine and persistent with slight scent of almonds. Accompaniment: With pasta dishes, fish or white meat. Alcohol 12.5%."
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Light yellow color. Elegant nose of sweet field flowers: chamomile, elderflower, iris. Pleasant on the palate with sweet almond on the finish.
Not yet reviewed; 2010 vintage rated 90 points by International Wine Cellar: "(12% alcohol) Bright straw-green. Floral, high-pitched aromas of stone fruits and fresh herbs on the clean, enticing nose. Shows very good balance and energy to its flavors of lemon icing, green apple, pear and herbs. Richer on the palate than I expected, with lovely concentration and length; this is a very serious entry-level Soave and one of the best versions from Inama in years. Very well done."
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Not yet reviewed; 2010 vintage rated 90 points by both International Wine Cellar and Wine Advocate, which wrote: "The 2010 Pinot Grigio emerges from the glass with white peaches, flowers and crushed rocks. This is an especially clean, pointed style of Pinot Grigio that captures the style of the year. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2014."
Producer notes: "It has an intense straw-yellow color with a light nuance of antique rose. Its aroma is intense, full and fruity, with excellent persistence. Its taste is dry, velvety, and particularly well-orchestrated for its full body. Wonderful with fish soups, chargrilled seafood and various dishes based on field mushrooms and porcini mushrooms. This wine is wonderful with squid ink lasagnette pasta and crayfish sauce."
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Producer notes: "Pinot Nero (Pinot Noir). Fine ruby red color. Aroma is heady, well-orchestrated and slightly herbaceous. The Pinot Nero variety stands out with elegant finesse. Its taste is delicate, elegant, and full-bodied. Pair it with central European dishes and with oven-baked fish dishes. Its delicacy will pair well with white truffle dishes. Alcohol 13%."
Not yet reviewed; 2009 vintage rated 92 points by Wine Advocate: "Jermann’s 2009 Red Angel opens with dark, mysterious hints of tobacco, dark cherries, earthiness and incense. The wine fleshes out nicely on the mid-palate and finish as it continues to blossom with air. In this vintage the finish is especially round and polished. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2019."
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WS 90
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90 points and 'Top 100 Wine of 2007 (#75)' Wine Spectator: "A delicate, well-balanced Prosecco, showing a good blend of baked apple, sour lemon and grapefruit, with a lightly creamy mineral texture on the palate. Medium froth, with some body and a pleasant lemon and mineral finish. Best Values. (4/30/07)"
Wall Street Journal: "This was one of the fruitiest and one of the most aromatic of the group--marked by notes of melon and citrus. 'A good breakfast Prosecco,' said Le Bernardin wine director Aldo Sohm. (6/12/10)"
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WE 91
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91 points Wine Enthusiast: "[$60 list] This is a landmark Amarone that has often acted as the category’s biggest ambassador abroad. It bursts open with aromas of dark berry, spice, leather and tobacco, and it is both generous and long-lasting on the palate. (Nov 2012)"
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Producer notes: "70% Corvina, 25% Rondinella, 5% Molinara. Deep ruby red colour. Cherries and intriguing aromas of mild spices on the nose. Bright and well rounded at the same time on the palate; baked cherry and plum flavours with hints of cinnamon and vanilla. Excellent balance between the supporting acidity and soft tannins. Full bodied finish with delightful hints of cocoa. Alcohol 13.3%."
Not yet reviewed; 2006 vintage rated 88 points by Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "Masi’s 2006 Campofiorin reveals a soft, floral expression of red fruits framed by silky tannins. This medium-bodied, restrained wine offers lovely balance. Campofiorin is essentially a Valpolicella made in the ripasso style which involves a secondary fermentation on the skins and stems of the estate’s Amarone. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2012."
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TP 88
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88 points Anthony Dias Blue (The Tasting Panel): "[$15 list] This charming ready-to-drink aperitif combines frizzante wine and natural fruit flavors; crisp and sparkling with authentic orange notes and some bitter herbs; fresh and balanced with bracing flavors. (Jan 2013)"
Mionetto Il Spriz celebrates the Italian lifestyle and one of Italy's most beloved aperitifs. Inspired by the classic Spritz recipe of the Veneto, Mionetto il Spriz is crafted with premium frizzante semi-sparkling wine and natural aromas and flavors of fresh citrus and select herbs to create its authentic character. Delightful when chilled over ice and gamished with a slice of orange or a green olive. Salute!
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WS 88
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88 points Wine Spectator: "[$19 list] Subtle, with a delicate bead and well-honed acidity supporting hints of pear, peach, vanilla, blackberry and candied lemon peel. Fresh and lively through to the zesty, lingering finish. Drink now through 2015. (9/30/12)"
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Producer notes: "Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella and Molinara. Ripasso is a traditional technique that promotes a second fermentation through the wine’s contact with warm dried grapes skins from which Amarone has been pressed for seven days. With this practice Ripasso is a wine with a good alcoholic content and a great concentration of sugar, glycerine and aromas. The wine ages in Slavonian oak barrels for 18 months and for 6 months in bottle. The color is intense and ruby red. The wine has a complex bouquet, withl scents of cherries and a background of chocolate. On the palate it is harmonious and balanced, the aftertaste highly persistent and clean."
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WA 90
W&S 90
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90 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "The NV Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Rustico is a rather exuberant yet steely, powerful Prosecco. White peaches, crushed rocks, smoke and flowers are some of the nuances that flow from this large-scaled, important Prosecco. A rich, textured finish rounds things out nicely. The Rustico is far from an easy-going cocktail wine, and is sure to be better at the table than on its own. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2013. (Feb 2011)"
90 points Wine & Spirits: "Crisp apple flavors carry through this clean, vinous Prosecco, lending it the freshness of mountain snow and edelweiss. It's simple, focused along a tight stream of bubbles. A fine aperitif. (Aug 2011)"
Wall Street Journal: "This clean, bright, fairly light-bodied and very dry Prosecco is elegance in a glass. It's as close to Champagne--at this price--as Prosecco will get. A unanimous favorite. (6/12/10)"
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