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The finest wines from around the world

Calabria IGP "Il Rosso"

‘A Vita , Calabria, Italy

Gaglioppo (92%)Magliocco (8%)

"Cool red fruit. Some bright raspberry and strawberry, backed up by rose petal and sweet spice. Mellow, dry tannins, but a character of crunchy red fruit. Well balanced. Fairly simple and straight forward in the glass. Good price point. Unfiltered. Throwing some material. A slighter softer approach to Gaglioppo, and has the benefit of a few years of age to it now."

89
Reviewed by Paul Caputo on 01/09/2024

Eola-Amity Hills AVA "X Novo Vineyard"

Walter Scott Wines , Willamette Valley, Oregon

Chardonnay (100%)

"Intense lemon, white peach and jasmine on the nose, backed up by fragrant notes of pineapple and orange blossom. A touch of butter emerges with time . On the palate it is crisp, steely, with a shimmering streak of ripe citrus. Pleasant, full, weighty, with a mineral texture. There's a lovely mouthfeel, with faint touches of lees ageing in the background. Outstanding high acid wine full of depth, elegance and gravitas."

95
Reviewed by Paul Caputo on 23/08/2024

Terre Siciliane IGP "Firraru"

Feudo Maccari , Sicily, Italy

Grillo (100%)

"Very floral nose that pushes forth vanilla and brioche aromas to compliment distinctive lemon. Obvious barrel ageing on the nose, but it's restrained enough; the palate is full bodied with a plump, fatty texture. Mellow citrus, honeysuckle and vanilla. Still fresh and vibrant. Well made."

91
Reviewed by Paul Caputo on 15/08/2024

Aglianico del Taburno DOCG "Grave Mora"

Fontanavecchia , Campania, Italy

Aglianico (100%)

"Dark fruit notes, but fairly earhty. Herbal spices, and sweet vanilla scents adds complexity to a base of black cherry and bramble. Grippy palate, with prominant tannin and acidty. Good frame, with lean fruit. Complex finish. Top quality expression of Aglianico del Taburno. "

93
Reviewed by Paul Caputo on 14/08/2024

Morellino di Scansano DOCG "Vigna Benefizio"

Cantina Vignaioli del Morellino di Scansano , Tuscany, Italy

Sangiovese (100%)

"The wine shows a medium ruby colour, clear and shiny, not a hint of garnet at the moment. The nose reveals nuances of sour cherries, blueberries, a hint of violets and spices like cloves and vanilla,. The palate is fresh and juicy, offering crunchy acidity, slight drying tannins and warming alcohol. The finish is lingering with nuances of red and black cherries, complemented by a delicate note of nutmeg. Still very young."

89
Reviewed by Valeria Tenison on 10/10/2023

Morellino di Scansano DOCG "Vigna Benefizio"

Cantina Vignaioli del Morellino di Scansano , Tuscany, Italy

Sangiovese (100%)

"The wine shows a medium ruby colour. The nose is spicy and savoury, slightly restrained, opening up with nuances of withered flowers and dried cherries. The palate offers a classic Sangiovese vibe: slightly rough tannins, high acidity, savoury notes of tomato leaves and hard, irony character. Looks promising but needs more time."

90
Reviewed by Valeria Tenison on 10/10/2023