Very intense aromas of blackberries, currants and flowers. Ripe, full-bodied, and juicy with loads of blackberry, black cherry, currant, coffee, and spice with masses of velvety tannins and a long, long, fresh finish. Loads of cloves and other dried spices. A superb and unique wine - 100% Montepulciano d'Abuzzo grown in Tuscany! (GB - Tidings, June 2007)
Lovely fresh aromas of apple, honey and peach with a mouth-filling texture, loads of fruit and hints of almond and white pepper character and a citrusy acidity. A wonderful Pinot Grigo and great match with poultry, pork and shellfish. (GB - Tidings, June 2011)
Pretty raspberry, wild strawberry and mineral on the nose with medium-body and supersilky palate with a fresh and balanced minerally finish. Elegant and versatile and great match with game birds and pork. (GB - Tidings, June 2011)
Other- Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Multi-layered and complex with brilliant blackberry, blueberry, floral, mint and spice aromas that follow through to the palate, with racy, firm, yet silky tannins, incredible depth and balance and a long, long finish. Amazing now after being decanted for several hours, but will just get better with 5 more years to evolve. A bargain for Barbaresco. (GB - Tidings, November 2011)
Super fresh andclean with pineapple, citrus, peach and apple aromas and flavours with goodacidity and a lively mouth-feel. A greatwine as an aperitif or with salads, steamed whitefish, and light pasta dishes.(GB - Tidings, June 2010)
Dark, fresh and rich with wild blackberry, raspberry and liquorice aromas and flavours, full-bodied with velvety tannins and a tarry, intense finish. Unoaked so the incredible character is all from super-quality fruit. Text book Nero d'Avola. Great match with lamb tagine. (GB - Tidings, May 2011)
Lovely, full-bodied and elegant with masses of berry, dark chocolate and vanilla flavours, velvety tannins and a long finish. Essentially a Brunello at a fraction of the price. (GB - Tidings, February 2011)
From one the best producers in Montalcino comes this intriguing and dense blend of Merlot, Cabernet and Syrah. Winemaker Pablo Harri's elegant touch is evident in this supple, yet powerful wine. The colour is dense and the bouquet intense. Extraordinarily balanced and multidimensional with flavours of ripe black cherries, blackberries, black currants, dark plums, and hints of cocoa. The finish is long and persistent. Wild game and braised meats will marry well. (GB - Tidings, June 2009)
Another great wine from this estate. Wonderful aromas of crushed berry, fresh flowers and red licorice. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a long, long finish. Lots of elegant earth, berry and chocolate flavours. (GB - Tidings, June 2008)
Fermented in concrete tanks, this intriguing white is a blend of Insolia and Grecanico, with great aromas of citrus, hints of minerality, outstanding depth of flavour, full and grippy texture and great balance, acidity and a long pleasing finish. Full enough to pair with a steak. (GB - Tidings, June 2011)
Complex aromas of light plum, hints of Christmas spice and liquorice, full-bodied with big, underlying velvety tannins, tons of fruit, multi-dimensional penetrating flavours and a long, long finish. Extremely well balanced and classy. Perhaps Sicily's best red wine. (GB - Tidings, June 2011)
Alluring, complex aromas of wild berries, liquorice and earth with penetrating flavours of bright red and black fruit, liquorice and a focussed intensity, velvety tannins and polished, elegant yet intense never-ending finish. A stellar wine. (GB - Tidings, June 2011)
Rich, powerful and complex with aromas of dried fig, cherry, raisin and mocha, elegant and refined with penetrating flavours, a full body with rich, velvety tannins and a very long, fresh mineral finish. Fantastic now, but will age very well. (GB - Tidings, Jaunuary 2012)
Big and rich red blend of Cannonau and Cabernet Sauvignon, with lots of penetrating flavours of blackberry, black currant, cherry, plum, mineral, and a lovely jammy quality. Full-bodied, with a velvety texture, big, luxurious tannins and a long, elegant, multi-layered and flavourful finish. A delicious and fantastic wine. (GB - Tidings, November 2008)
Wonderful aromas of peach, papaya, citrus and rosemary with flavours of apricot and peach with a refreshing minerality and long, crisp finish. Delicious and invigorating. A great wine with sashimi and raw oysters. (GB - Tidings, June 2011)
Killer blend of Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Montepulciano from one of Marche's leading producers. Rich and dense, with loads of mineral, blackberry and light vanilla character. Full-bodied, and multi-dimensional with firm, chewy tannins and a long, long finish. Slightly tight but with good structure and acidity. Will age well and develop over the next 8-10 years. (GB - Tidings, November 2008)
A wonderfully delicious and fun red frizzante with bright, effusive aromas of roses, very exuberant with extreme fresh fruit and tons of juicy-fresh raspberry flavours. Made with Lacrima grapes. Extremely well made and versatile this wine can be used as an aperitif or as a dessert wine with chocolate or berries. So pleasurable to drink. (GB - Tidings, May 2011)
Aromas and flavours of apple with a hint of peach with notes of bitter almond, full-bodied and fresh with a wonderful richness on the palate and a long and lingering finish. Tastes great now, but will develop more character over the next 3-5 years. One of Marche's star wineries. (GB - Tidings, May 2011)
A brickhouse. Dark, structured, still very closed, but starting to show its phenomenal pedigree. Aromas and flavours of currants, wildberries and tar with a huge body, big and tight mid-palate, firm tannins and a long, berry, vanilla aftertaste. Needs a little more time to really express itself. Another amazing wine from Silvia Imparato. (GB - Tidings, May 2011)
Well-balanced showing a pleasant blend of apple, lemon, and peach, with a lightly creamy mineral texture on the palate. Medium bodied with lively bubbles. Food versatile, so great as an aperitif wine. (GB - Tidings, September 2007)
Elegant and delicious with apple and citrus aromas. Delicate with delicious apple, pear and citrus flavours with a hint of fresh sweetness on the uplifting finish. Try with salad of field greens topped with creamy gorgonzola and pecans. (GB - Tidings, September 2007)
Fabulous velvety tannins and purity of fruit showing blueberries, plums and raspberries with hints of fresh roses. Full-bodied, with an amazing concentration and a finish that goes on and on and on. Ultrarich tannins, great balance and complexity. (GB - Tidings, September 2010)
Dark ruby red in colour with lovely aromas of blackberry, wild strawberry, and flowers. Full-bodied, with ultra-refined tannins and a long, long finish. Wonderfully balanced, with a beautiful texture. Still needs time and it will get better and better. (GB - Tidings, September 2010)
Wonderful purity of fruit with blackberry, mineral, liquorice, blueberry, and hints of fresh violet. Full-bodied, with juicy fruit and bright acidity. Balanced and well-integrated. A great match with roasted game birds. (GB - Tidings, September 2010)
Intense and complex blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Ripe and concentrated with layers of rich black cherries, and dark plums with hints of mocha, coffee, spice and subtle oak. Full and velvety with firm silky tannins and a long, luscious finish. You could drink it now, but give it a few years to really develop. (GB - Tidings, July 2008)
A fun and fresh, slightly sparkly blend of Pinot Noir and Merlot showing lovely juicy raspberry, cherry, and strawberry flavours, and a lovely refreshing acidity. (GB - Tidings, June 2010)
Fresh, round, and fruit driven showing a quality beyond its modest price...the importer compared it to a spaghetti western, featuring an American star, but directed by Italians to give it a fresh twist on an old genre...pretty accurate. (GB - Tidings, June 2010)
Lightly sparkly with hints of citrus, lychee and pear with just a hint of fresh sweetness and acidity on the finish...like a Velovia racing bike - light weight, modern and a sweet, smooth ride. (GB - Tidings, June 2010)
Loads of crushed berries, with hints of roses. Full-flavoured and intense, with wonderful penetrating orange peel and dark chocolate character, loads of complexity, multi-layers, chewy tannins and a long, long finish. Built to age. Fantastic! (GB - Tidings, May 2011)