Moschioni Real 2004

The 2004 Rosso Real (50% Tazzelenghe, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot) a deep, inky purple, reveals earthy, exotic aromas laced with suggestions of blackberry jam, violets, spices, minerals, licorice and mint. It is a supremely expressive wine packed with vibrant fruit and extraordinary complexity. This prototypical modern Friulian wine of ... more

Bodegas Emilio Moro Malleolus 2006

It is made from the grapes produced in 25 to 75 year old majuelos. Part of the crop does the malo-lactic fermentation in new French oak barrels, and the aging is carried out in new French oak barrels for 18 months. more

Moschioni Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso 2004

The 2004 Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso offers an exotic mix of juniper berries, spices, black pepper and jammy super-ripe dark fruit with an austere personality and almost-medicinal overtones. This powerful, structured wine is a reference-point Refosco and is likely to appeal most to adventurous readers. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2019. more

Lioco Pinot Noir 2007

This wine, and the fine little source that grew it, perfectly illustrates the bitter-sweet nature of being a negociant (a producer who contracts fruit rather than owning vineyards). Our viticulturalist Mark Neal led us to this site. His enthusiasm derived from the age of the vines and the unususal soils ... more

Fattoria La Massa Giorgio Primo 2006

Giampaolo Motta's small-production red, Giorgio Primo, is unquestionably one of Italy's top wines. Giorgio Primo results from a diligent, manual selection of the finest Sangiovese, Cabernet and Merlot grapes, harvested exclusively from the estate’s vineyards. The La Massa estate includes 27 hectares (67 acres) of vineyards, perfectly exposed to the ... more

Fattoria La Massa Toscana 2007

Chateau Saint Sernin The Prestige 2004

The birthplace of Malbec! Flights of spicy flavors (cumin, pepper from Madagascar), with floral notes of violets, especially the notes of licorice and prune, witnessing an optimum maturity. Boisé end and melted with roasted notes. An Ample and flexible attack evolving on a round which develops very early tannins, expressive ... more

Le Macchiole Paleo 2005

Deep ruby color. Notes of black currant, coffee, green tea and spice. A full-bodied wine, very rich and deep in the mouth, with very thick and elegant tannins. A long aging wine, with a strong character. more

Chateau Nozieres Rouge 2006

The subtle blends of Malbec and Merlot give a full-bodied, well-balanced and elegant wine. more