Umbria, Italy

Produttori del Barbaresco

Langhe Nebbiolo 2023

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The 2023 pours a bright garnet color with a transparent core; medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of raspberries, pomegranate, rose bushes in bloom, licorice, gravelly earth and minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium. This was a perfect red for duck confit outside on a warm day. Drink now through 2033. — 6 days ago

Tom, Joel and 9 others liked this

Ruffino

Riserva Ducale Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2021

Deep Ruby red color with aromas of berry fruit and earthy spice, aged for 24 months in stainless and large oak barrels, Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon blend, #17 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2025. On the palate flavors of cherry and plum with tobacco, floral and earthy flowery notes. Full-bodied, well balanced approachable tannins on a medium+ finish ending with fruit, espresso and a mineral character. Grab some Italian food and enjoy. — 14 days ago

Juan, Paul and 1 other liked this

Tenuta delle Terre Nere

Etna Rosso Nerello Mascalese Blend 2024

First venture to medium PN Italian wines for a good while, lovely ruby colour, guy at Whelan's whose specialty was Italian has nailed it, bioorganic, berries, low tannins, very good. — 2 days ago

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Tenuta San Guido

Guidalberto Toscana Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2018

Another excellent vintage of “Second Label Sassacaia.” Bordeaux-style blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (60%) and Merlot (40%). Aromas of black fruit, baking spices and cedar wood. Flavors of black cherries and currants, woody herbs, black licorice and those sweet baking spices. Long finish highlighted by beautiful freshness. Well softened tannins, bright acidity and a silky texture. Simply elegant and at its peak. Part of a June 2026 KZ Tasting. — 2 days ago

Tenuta Caparzo

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2020

5/2026. Nice fruit and finish. Enjoyed with the sea bass at Halls Chophouse. — 4 days ago

Scott@Mister, Ted and 2 others liked this

Vietti

Perbacco Langhe Nebbiolo 2022

darker than expected, drinks more like a barolo. — 9 days ago

Sagee, Bob and 10 others liked this

G.D. Vajra

Albe Barolo Nebbiolo 2016

Cereza, frambuesa, violetas, primario aun. — 11 days ago

Bob, Steve and 15 others liked this

Tenuta dell'Ornellaia

Le Volte Toscana Sangiovese Blend 2022

Medium Ruby red color with berry fruit, fragrant spice and earthy floral notes, blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot, aged for 10 months on used oak. On the palate flavors of blackberry, cherry, and tobacco with notes of herb pepper spice and tangy mineral feel. Fine tannins, medium+ finish ending with tobacco and cacao wrapped in an earthy spice character. Will age a bit! — 3 hours ago

Marchesi Antinori

Villa Antinori Toscana Sangiovese Blend

Juicy Tuscan red blend with medium tannin and acidity enjoyed with steak salad at Willow and Ivy, Lennox Hotel, Boston — 5 days ago

Isole e Olena

Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2021

Nice - not quite as deep or expressive as other 2021s, and at 14.5% the structure is pretty high, but still a nice Sangiovese overall. — 5 days ago

Zach, Doug and 6 others liked this