Italy

The 2020 Tignanello is an intense ruby red in color. Complex notes of ripe red fruits, especially cherries, are highlighted along with berries and floral notes. Its bouquet is complemented by notes of roasted coffee and cocoa powder. On the palate, the wine is vibrant with a layered mouthfeel and silky tannins. Tignanello closes with spicy notes of pepper, licorice and herbs with a fresh, lengthy finish.

Lively ruby red with intense and persistent hints of wild berries. Savory and full bodied, it highlights the exceptional persistence of the bouquet. An exceptional match to all meats and pastas.

There’s purity to the cherry, strawberry, rose, mineral and herb aromas and flavors in this solidly built red, which shows excellent balance and length. The muscular finish begs for more time for the beautiful fruit to assimilate. Best from 2025 through 2042. 1,700 cases made, 800 cases imported.

The wine has a beautiful ruby red color, with aromas of ripe cherries, blackberries, sweet spices, and earth. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, with a smooth, fruity taste that is balanced by a long, dry finish. The flavors are reminiscent of undergrowth, with an underlying hint of mentriendhol that adds complexity to the wine. The tannins are well-integrated and provide a velvety texture, while the acidity is fresh and lively, making this wine a true pleasure to drink and share.

Golden yellow, with coppery highlights. Peach, apricot, pineapple and tropical dried fruit aromas. Consistency on the palate, softness and elegance nicely structured by the oak barrels. Wine with great balance, favorable acidity and a well-harmonized residual sugar. Long in the mouth.

Cantina Giuliano is one of Europe's only fully Kosher wineries and farm to table restaurants. This wine takes roots on the fascinating hills of Tuscany. This powerful, complex and rich Super Tuscan was aged in French Oak barrels for 18 months. It is a modern expression of a histirical Terroir.

Cantina Giuliano Chianti d.o.c.g Primizie a ruby red color with aromatic and fresh nose with notes of cherries, raspberries and spices. Body is balanced with polished tannins and aromas of wild berries, cherries, licorice and vanilla. Best paired with tomato based dishes, stews or lightly chilled with appetizers.

A powerful deep red in the glass with aromas of black cherry and ripe red fruits complemented by spicy nuances. The rich and delicate taste is elegantly balanced between softness and acidity, which makes it suitable for tasty pasta dishes and red meat of all kinds.

Power wine. Dark fruit, ash, nutmeg, earthy and mushrooms. Long complex finish. Light smoke and leather in the end.

Vermentino from the Guado al Tasso estate is straw yellow in color with greenish highlights. Excellent aromatic intensity on the nose offers notes of citrus fruit, white flower blossoms and tropical fruit. On the palate it’s savory with good persistence of flavors and a fresh and pleasant citrusy finish.

Aromas of blackberries, flowers, spicy wood and black cherries. Sweet fruit. Full-bodied with round, refined tannins and gorgeous fruit. It’s really long and intense. Wonderful clarity and focus at the end of this.

Cherry and violet aromas, persistent and rounded flavors of spices and mushroom. Great structure with elegant finesse.

“Le Difese” represents the entry level  of the winery, but in reality it has nothing at all  about entry and instead what it offers to the glass is of a notable level . Awarded by all the international publications in the sector, it is a true thoroughbred wine, as per the company philosophy. Blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon, it expresses the class and finesse of a Bordeaux, with an entirely Italian soul. Characteristic for its good structure and its extreme softness, which make it extremely pleasant and drinkable. And accessible!

Ruby red with violet hues. Intense and broad aromatic baggage, where notes of succulent red fruits emerge and give way to spicy characters of licorice and roasted coffee. Powerful and structured, with velvety tannins in balance with a vibrant, crisp character. Finish of remarkable length and savoriness.

This dessert wine from Monsanto is impressive. It is burnt orange colored and opens with a sweet rum cake like bouquet. It is full bodied, slightly sweet, and viscous. The flavor profile is a tasty fig, brown sugar and mild rum blend. I also detected hints of apricot, milk chocolate, and oak that added to its complexity. The finish remains sweet and displays controlled heat for this style of wine. This dessert wine would be a perfect match for pecan pie and a good way to finish off an evening.