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DOC: Vino a Denominazione di Origine Controllata

IGT: Vino a Indicazione Geografica Tipica

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H Ordinary (75-79)HH Good (80-84)HHH Very good (85-89)HHHH Excellent (90-94)HHHHH Sublime (95-100)

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MMaajjoolliiccaa 22000088Podere Castorani AbruzzoMontepulciano d’Abruzzo doc$12.25 (SAQ # 10754252)HH (84/100)

Nice cherry nose, accompa-nied by smoky and slightlyoaky undertones. Smooth andlovely mouth, evolving oncocoa.

MMaajjoolliiccaa CCeerraassuuoolloo 22000099Podere Castorani AbruzzoMontepulciano d’Abruzzo doc$12.75 (SAQ # 11015769)HHH (85/100)

Charming rosé wine with invit-ing notes of kiwi and water-melon. Fat and fruity mouththat mostly recalls melon.

RRiippaarroossssoo 22000088IlluminatiAbruzzoMontepulciano d’Abruzzo doc$12.95 (SAQ # 10669787)HH (82/100)

Slightly winy nose, recallingcherries and liquorice. A fruitymouth joined by a good acidity.

CCuuvvééee ddeellll’’AAbbaattee 22000088ZaccagniniAbruzzoMontepulciano d’Abruzzo doc$16.15 (SAQ # 908954)HHH (85/100)

Nose offers a charming mix of red fruits, tar and liquorice.The mouth is similar to thenose, well balanced with aslight liquorice ending.

CCaassaannoovvaa 22000077Barone CornacchiaAbruzzoMontepulciano d’Abruzzo doc$13.15 (SAQ # 11072878)HH (83/100)

A Rather rustic wine with a bouquet recalling leather andsmoked meats. Body offers anice smoothness.

CCoossttee ddeellllee PPllaaiiee 22000066Podere CastoraniAbruzzoMontepulciano d’Abruzzo doc$19.50 (SAQ # 10788911)HH (83/100)

Fairly rustic fragrances withhints of leather, tobacco andtar. A slightly discrete mouth,yet overall quite charming.

PPaann 22000055Bosco Nestore AbruzzoMontepulciano d’Abruzzo doc $20.15 (SAQ # 907436)HHH (86/100)

Lovely nose, with hints of menthol and a fruity bouquetthat recalls a mix of plums andstrawberries. A full and tastymouth with pronounced tan-nins. A nice Montepulciano.

22001155JJaarrnnoo rroossssoo 22000055Podere CastoraniAbruzzoColline Pescaresi igt$71.25 (SAQ # 10463025)HHHH (91/100)

Sweet and complex bouquetm ix i ng t a r, l ea the r a ndliquorice with blackberry aromas. Powerful and headywine evolving on a lastingliquorice ending.

22001144PPooddeerree CCaassttoorraannii 22000044Podere Castorani AbruzzoMontepulciano d’Abruzzo doc$29.60 (SAQ # 10383113)HHH (88/100)

Intriguing nose of dates andfigs with hints of balsamic fragrances that recall someripassos. Fresh and spheric, fullbodied mouth. Lovely winewith a pretty modern signature.

22001122DDuuccaa SSaann FFeelliiccee 22000077LibrandiCalabria - Cirò doc$19.00 (SAQ # 742726)HHH (88/100)

Wine with an astoninshinglypale colour, produced withCiro, a Calabrese grape variety.Unique bouquet recal l ingpeaches and blood oranges.Very smooth mouth similar to

the nose, that evolves on blood orange.

Legend

111 wines tasted from 12 regions of Italy

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2010ItalianBy Gabriel Riel-Salvatore

Wine Guide

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VViinnii ddii VVeelllleettrriiRRiisseerrvvaa 22000044VelletriLazio - Velletri doc$15.60 (SAQ # 175141)HH (84/100)

Fru i t y a nd s m oky nos e,slightly alcoholic, with hintsof balsamic fragrances. Suppleand fruity, slighty eye-catch-ing mouth with a sweet spiceending.

FFeerreennttaannoo 22000099FalescoLazioLazio igt $20.50 (SAQ # 10782085)HHH (85/100)

Nose of leaven and rock candywith citrus undertones. Fat andtasty, the mouth recalls Corinthraisins.

22001133GGrraavveelllloo 22000077Librandi CalabriaVal di Neto igt(Cab Sauv., Gaglioppo) $29.00 (Vini Passion Imp Priv.)HHH (88/100)

Deep nose w i th a p re t t yasserted fruitiness that mixiespeach, plum and blackberryfragrances. Fat and tasty, withsmooth tannins, it lingers on a

charming plum ending.

CCaammppoo ddii MMeezzzzoo 22000088Tre Monti Emilia-RomagnaSangiovese di RomagnaSuperiore doc$17.80 (SAQ # 11034353)HHH (86/100)

Pretty fruity wine, sligthlyalcoholic, recalling cherries,blackcurrant and rhubarb.Lovely and tasty mouth, withan attractive fruitiness.

BBeellllaavviissttaa BBrruuttBellavistaLombardiaFranciacorta docg$35.25 (SAQ # 340505)HHH (88/100)

Charming bouquet evolving onfresh bread, green almond andcitrus undertones, especiallylime. Lovely “mousse,” gracefuland refreshing mouth, with anice citrus ending.

22001122TThheeaa RRiisseerrvvaa 22000066Tre Monti Emilia-RomagnaSangiovese di RomagnaSuperiore doc$33.25 (SAQ # 11028383)HHH (87/100)

Wine with fruity and slightysmoky aromas reminiscent ofblueberries and red berrieswith a hint of violet. Pleasantmouth of medium body.

LLee OOrrmmee 22000088Michele Chiarlo PiemonteBarbera d’Asti Superiore doc$14.45 (SAQ # 356105)HH (83/100)

Wine expressing a slightlygreen fruit, mostly recallingraspberries. An overall pleas-ant and vibrant mouth.

NNiivvoollee 22000099Michele ChiarloPiemonteMoscato d’Asti doc$10.50 (SAQ # 979062)HH (84/100)

Lovely nose with sweet lycheeand ginger aromas. Smoothand creamy mouth that evolveson a nice sweet and mellowending.

BBaarrbbeerraa dd’’AAssttii 22000055Villa FioritaPiemonteBarbera d’Asti Superiore doc$17.35 (SAQ # 10394007)HHH (86/100)

Lovely chocolate ganache andraspberry nose. Round andfruity mouth similar to thenose.

VVeessppaa 22000077Michele Chiarlo PiemonteMonferrato doc$15.95 (SAQ # 11184976)HHH (85/100)

Plum and raspberry bouquetwith a hint of spice. An invitingand refreshing mouth, ratherstraight.

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22001144MMoonnssoorrddoo 22000077CerettoPiemonteLanghe doc$31.50 (SAQ # 10856769)HHHH (91/100)

Rich, sweet bouquet with notesof blackberries, liquorice andmolasses. Onctuous, tasty andheady mouth.

LLee NNiicccchhiiee 22000044La GirondaPiemonteBarbera d’Asti Nizza Superioredoc$35.50 (SAQ # 10872988)HHH (89/100)

Silky wine with raspberry andvanilla fragrances. Round andfruity, it evolves charmingly onhints of grilled vanilla.

22001122DDoollcceettttoo dd’’AAllbbaa 22000099PrunottoPiemonteDolcetto d’Alba doc$18.95 (SAQ # 10386728)HHH (88/100)

Inviting marzipan and straw-berry bouquet. Sweet and veryflavourful mouth.

CCoorrtteessee 22000088Bruno BrogliaPiemonteGavi docg$31.75 (SAQ # 11292512)HHH (86/100)

Charming apple turnover bou-quet. Inviting mouth evolvingon Cortland apple and groundcherry.

22001122LLaa TToottaa 22000088Marchesi Alfieri PiemonteBarbera d’Asti Superiore doc$22.35 (SAQ # 978692)HHHH (90/100)

Nose with hints of cocoacombined with a ripe an invit-ing fruit, recalling mostlyraspberries. The mouth is richand savoury and evolves oncomplex toasted aromas.

22001155BBaarrbbaarreessccoo BBrriiccTTuurroott 22000044PrunottoPiemonte - Barbaresco docg$57.25 (SAQ # 905869)HHHH (93/100)

Very nice nose with complexand fruity aromas of raspberry,liquorice and violet followedby smoky undertones. A richand vibrant mouth, evolving

on a ripe and complex fruitiness.

22001122NNeebbbbiioolloo dd’’AAllbbaa 22000066Poderi CollaPiemonteNebbiolo d’Alba doc$23.55 (SAQ # 10860346)HHH (87/100)

Vegetal bouquet of almond,kirsch and fresh bread aro-mas. Powerful mouth with avibrant acidity and tick tan-nins typical of nebbiolo grapes.

LLee RRoocccchhee BBaarroolloo22000044Aurelio SettimoPiemonteBarolo docg$52.50 (SAQ # 10386664)HHHH (90/100)

Fine and floral nose recallingmostly cherry and rose petals.The mouth is well balancedwith filling oak aromas.

22001133BBaarroolloo BBuussssiiaa““DDaarrddii LLee RRoossee”” 22000033Poderi CollaPiemonteBarolo docg$61.75 (SAQ # 10816775)HHH (89/100)

Wine with notes of kirsch andSandalwood. Heady and full-bodied mouth lingering on aspicy ending.

22001155BBaarroolloo 22000055PrunottoPiemonteBarolo docg$49.00 (SAQ # 718601)HH (88/100)

Floral bouquet of dry rosepetals, morello cherry andsmoked meat. Warm and tastywine wi th rather smooth tannins.

22001144BBrriiccccoo ddeell DDrraaggoo 22000044Poderi CollaPiemonteLanghe doc$25.35 (SAQ # 927590)HHH (87/100)

Nose made up of leaven,cherry and dried fig aromas.Rather fruity mouth recallingmostly figs, with fairly smoothtannins.

22001177BBaarroolloo BBuussssiiaa 22000055PrunottoPiemonteBarolo docg$71.75 (SAQ # 326991)HHHH (94-95/100)

Fine and racy fragrances withfloral notes recalling rose petals,raspberry and Sandalwood.A great wine, complex andsapid, with a nice lingering,peppery ending.

22001177BBaarroolloo PPrraappòò 22000055Ceretto PiemonteBarolo docg$86.75 (SAQ # 11294702)HHHHH (97/100)

Eminently complex bouquetwith menthol aromas com-bined with notes of raspberry,ganache, Brazilian nuts andviolet. Great meditation wine

with amazing finesse evolving on a pepperyand menthol ending.

PPrriimmiittiivvoo II MMoonniillllii 22000099RacemiPugliaTarantino igt$9.65 (SAQ # 577684)HH (84/100)

Charming nose of cookedfruits followed by slightlysmoky undertones. Round andaccessible mouth of raisin.

SSaannggiioovveessee 22000099Pasqua PugliaPuglia igt$10.25 (SAQ # 545772)H (79/100)

Slightly green nose that recallscherry and cinnamon. Roundand discrete mouth with acherry pit ending.

LLaappaacccciioo PPrriimmiittiivvoo 22000088PasquaPugliaSalento igt$13.85 (SAQ # 610204)HH (83/100)

Wine with jujube and cinamonaromas. Fairly spicy mouth,e x p r e s s i n g a c h a r m i n g fruitiness.

PPrriimmiittiivvoo 22000077Luigi Leonardo PugliaSalento igt$12.85 (SAQ # 643544)HH (84/100)

Bouquet recalling strawberryjam with a hint of spices.A round and tasty mouth thatleads to a slightly pepperyending.

NNeeggrrooaammaarroo ddeell SSaalleennttoo 22000077Tenuta del solePuglia - Salento igt$14.90 (SAQ # 11253960)HHH (85/100)

Solar wine, like its name indi-cates it, with a lovely bouquetof fruit jam, mostly strawberry,followed by oaky undertones.Round and smooth mouthwith soft tannins.

PPrriimmiittiivvoo TTaattuu 22000077Luigi Leonardo PugliaTarantino igt$15.00 (SAQ # 10675992)HHH (85/100)

Fru i ty and spicy bouquetrecalling blackberries, greenpeppers and liquorice. Tastyand fruity mouth that evolveson a pleasing peppery ending.

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LLaa SSeeggrreettaa BBiiaannccaa 22000099PlanetaSiciliaSicilia igt$16.55 (SAQ # 741264)HH (83/100)

Bouquet recalling ripe pineap-ple. Slightly green mouth, yetcharming overall.

22001122SSeeddààrraa 22000088 DonnafugataSiciliaSicilia igt$17.90 (SAQ # 10276457)HHH (86/100)

Slightly rustic nose offeringempyreumatic aromas likeleather and tar with blackber-ries and smoked meat. Warmand sapid full bodied wine.

22001155DDoonnnnaa LLiissaa RRiisseerrvvaa 22000055Leone de CastrisPugliaSalice Salentino doc$41.00 (SAQ # 11297727)HHH (88/100)

Wine with liquorice, leather,tobacco and plum jam aromas.Round and charming mouthoffering plum and red applearomas.

LLaa SSeeggrreettaa RRoossssaa 22000099PlanetaSiciliaSicilia igt$16.55 (SAQ # 898296)HHH (85/100)

Wine with pretty blood orangeand strawberry aromas. Amouth with good smoothness,fruity and charming.

RReeggaalleeaallii BBiiaannccoo 22000099Tasca d’Almerita SiciliaSicilia igt$14.45 (SAQ # 715086)HHH (85/100)

Voluptuous pear and honey-dew nose. Vibrant and tasty,slightly minty mouth.

VViiggnnaa ddii GGaabbrrii 22000088DonnafugataSiciliaContessa Entellina doc$21.55 (SAQ # 11098269)HHH (85/100)

Complex nose of Mirabelleplum, rock candy and leaven.Rich and inviting mouth thatmostly recalls the mirabelle(small yellow plum).

RReeggaalleeaallii NNeerroodd’’AAvvoollaa 22000077 Tasca d’Almerita SiciliaSicilia igt$15.90 (SAQ # 482604)HH (84/100)

Sweet bouquet of candiedfruits and clove. A smooth andfruity wine that lacks a bit ofacidity.

22001122LLaammuurrii NNeerroodd’’AAvvoollaa 22000066Tasca d’Almerita Sicilia - Sicilia igt $20.85 (SAQ # 11029159)HHH (89/100)

Fresh and inviting bouquetrecalling black wild berries,sweet spices with a hint ofmenthol. Fine and sapid mouththat offers a slighlty spicy, yetrefreshing ending.

22001166TTaannccrreeddii 22000066DonnafugataSiciliaContessa Entellina doc$31.75 (SAQ # 10542129)HHHH (90/100)

Deep and graceful bouquet ofblack fruits, vanilla and toastedoak. Rich and flavourful, itoffers a charming fruitinesscombined with strong, yet welltamed tannins.

CCaabbeerrnneett SSaauuvviiggnnoonn22000055Fazio Sicilia - Sicilia igt$18.50 (SAQ # 741561)HH (84/100)

S l ight ly green nose, withblackcurrant sirup and taffyaromas. Smooth and charmingmouth dominated by blackber-ry flavours.

AAnntthhiilliiaa 22000099DonnafugataSiciliaSicilia igt$16.45 (SAQ # 10542137)HH (84/100)

Lovely nose of camomile andorange blossom water. Fruityand tasty mouth with a nicerefreshing ending.

CCoonnttee ddii LLuuccccaaChianti 2009Botter ToscanaChianti docg$14.15 (SAQ # 10845779)HH (83/100)

Nose recalling little red fruits,mostly cherry. A warm, slightlypeppery mouth.

SSaannttaa CCrriissttiinnaa 22000088AntinoriToscanaToscana igt$14.95 (SAQ # 76521)HH (84/100)

Red berry bouquet followed byviolet and smoky undertones.Suave and spheric mouth ofmedium body.

AAllbbiizzzziiaaCChhaarrddoonnnnaayy 22000099Frescobaldi ToscanaToscana igt$14.85 (SAQ # 541235)HH (83/100)

Fruity nose recalling GrannySmith apples and lime blos-soms. A fresh and lively wine,without too much depth.

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22001144PPeeppppoollii 22000077AntinoriToscanaChianti Classico docg$23.60 (SAQ # 10270928)HHH (88/100)

Rich, spicy bouquet withgood fruitiness and hints ofsmoke and speck. Full bodiedwine with a charming fruitand tight tannins.

22001122VViillllaa AAnnttiinnoorrii 22000066AntinoriToscanaToscana igt $23.95 (SAQ # 10251348)HHH (87/100)

Fruity bouquet combined withtoasted and spicy aromas anda hint of bell pepper. A fullbodied wine of good consis-tency evolving on a pepperyending.

PPoommiinnoo BBiiaannccoo 22000099Frescobaldi ToscanaPomino doc$18.65 (SAQ # 65086)HH (84/100)

Fragrant nose with camomile,jasmin and citrus aromas.Fresh and vibrant mouth.

22001122NNiippoozzzzaannoo RRiisseerrvvaa 22000066Frescobaldi Chianti Rufina docg $22.50 (SAQ # 107276)HHH (87/100)

Spicy violet and red berry nosecombined with crème bruléearomas. Fruity and flavourful,smooth and harmonious.

22001122 CChhiiaannttii CCllaassssiiccoo CCaarrppiinneettoo 22000088CarpinetoToscanaChianti Classico docg$19.05 (SAQ # 478891)HH (84/100)

Floral nose with violet andred berry fragrances. Fairlycharming medium bodiedwine.

22001144VViillllaa DDoonnoorraattiiccoo 22000077Tenuta ArgentieraToscanaBolgheri doc$27.35 (SAQ # 10845074)HHH (88/100)

Concentrated nose of black-currant, leather, and caramelfragrances. A good, fruitywine with soft tannins.

22001122MMoorreelllliinnooddii SSccaannssaannoo 22000088FrescobaldiToscanaMorellino di Scansano docg$19.65 (SAQ # 11224456)HHH (88/100)

Sweet and floral bouquetrecal l ing rose and peony aromas, followed by hints ofcaramel. A supple, sapid andfruity wine.

22001122FFaattttoorriiaa LLaa BBrraacccceessccaa 22000066AntinoriToscanaVino Nobile di Montepulciano docg$24.20 (SAQ # 11324895)HHH (87/100)

Strawberry and rose petalbouquet, followed by notes ofvanilla. Mouth-coating winerecalling strawberry jam.

22001144IIll CChhiiuussoo 22000066Castello di Ama ToscanaToscana igt$29.00(Vini Passion Imp. Privée)HHH (88-89/100)

Charming and delicate noserecalling plums and grapemarmalade. A velvety and harmonious wine.

22001144IInnssoogglliioo ddeell CCiinngghhiiaallee 22000088Campo di Sasso BibbonaToscanaToscana igt $28.95 (SAQ # 10483405)HHH (89/100)

Inviting pomegranate andblueberry nose with hints oftoasted raisin bread. Flavourfuland harmonious wine lingeringon a nice liquorice finish.

RRoossaattoo 22000099Castello di AmaToscanaToscana igt$19.95 (SAQ # 11110619)HHH (86/100)

Lovely rosé with notes of nectarine and mandarine.Charming and lively mouth.

22001155CChhiiaannttii CCllaassssiiccooRRiisseerrvvaa 22000055Marchese AntinoriToscanaChianti Classico docg$29.15 (SAQ # 278671)HHH (89-90/100)

Deep and powerful bouquetdisplaying smoke, tar andliquorice aromas followed bynice floral violet fragrances.Suprizingly refreshing and verywell balanced mouth.

22001122AAll ppooggggiioo CChhaarrddoonnnnaayy22000099Castello di Ama ToscanaToscana igt$34.50 (SAQ # 10542401)HHH (87/100)

Nose displaying complex pearand yellow apple aromas.Inviting and charming mouth,l i nge r i ng on t a s t y pea rflavours.

22001122RRoossssoo ddii MMoonnttaallcciinnoo 22000077Giacomo NeriToscanaRosso di Montalcino doc$29.80 (SAQ # 10335226)HHH (88/100)

Lovely airy nose offering wildberries and rose petals aro-mas. A fruity and tasty mouthfollowed by chewy tannins.

22001144VVaallddiissaannttii tteennuuttaa ssaann GGiioovvaannnnii 22000066TolainiToscana - Toscana igt$34.50 (SAQ # 11307403)HHH (88/100)

Fine and classy nose evolvingon p lum and b l a ckbe r r y fragrances combined withs l i gh t l y smoky and oakyundertones. Lovely, rich andharmonious body.

22001177LLuucceennttee 22000077Luce della ViteToscanaToscana igt$34.75 (SAQ # 860627)HHH (89/100)

Blackberry and elderberry bou-quet, followed by nice smoky,tobacco and camphor aromas.Flavourful and unctuous winewith a good lingering finish.

22001144CChhiiaannttii CCllaassssiiccooRRiisseerrvvaa 22000066Savognola PaolinaToscanaChianti Classico docg$40.00 (Vinamore Imp. Privée)HHHH (90/100)

Nice fragrances of sangiovese,well balanced, with an invitingfruitiness combined with silkyoak and cocoa aromas. A

velvety and flavourful, well structured Chianti.

22001144SSyyrraahh BBrraammaassoollee 22000066La BraccescaToscanaCortona doc$37.50 (SAQ # 10379771)HHH (89-90/100)

Concentrated fruity aromaswith spicy hints of long pepperand eucalyptus. Sweet andpeppery mouth ending on arefreshing finish.

PPaatteerr SSaannggiioovveessee 22000088Frescobaldi ToscanaToscana igt$15.20 (SAQ # 409896)HH (84/100)

Slightly winy nose recallingviolet and red liquorice withhints of smoke. A charming,tasty and fruity wine.

DDooggaajjoolloo 22000099Carpineto ToscanaToscana igt$16.15 (SAQ # 978874)HH (83/100)

Slightly green bouquet display-ing strawberry and rhubarb fra-grances with hints of balsamicaromas. Fairly fruity mouth,sustained by tough tannins.

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22001166CChhiiaannttii CCllaassssiiccoo 22000066Castello di Ama ToscanaChianti Classico docg$40.25 (SAQ # 1315403)HHH (88/100)

Classy wine offering a veryclean bouquet of red berriesand violet. A rich and savourymouth of fer ing th ick andchewy tannins.

22001144RRiigguuaarrddoo 22000044Luce della Vite ToscanaBrunello di Montalcino docg$41.50 (SAQ # 875203)HHHH (91/100)

Harmonious nose of redberries with floral notes ofroses followed by sweet spiceundertones. Lively and charm-ing wine with a good lingeringfinish.

22001166GGuuaaddoo aall TTaassssoo 22000066Marchese AntinoriToscanaBolgheri Superiore doc$86.00 (SAQ # 977256)HHHH (93-94/100)

Rich and complex bouquet ofdark chocolate, coffee andcherry. Smooth and well bal-anced mouth offering a fineand delicate finish.

22001133BBrruunneelllloo ddii MMoonnttaallcciinnooRRiisseerrvvaa 22000033Fattoria dei BarbiToscanaBrunello di Montalcino docg$98.50 (SAQ # 10215793)HHHH (90/100)

Fairly fruity nose with redberries and sweet spice aromas.Round and mouth-coating winewith powerful tannins.

22001144BBrruunneellllooddii MMoonnttaallcciinnoo 22000044Fattoria dei BarbiToscanaBrunello di Montalcino docg$44.25 (SAQ # 742478)HHH (87/100)

Slightly green bouquet evolv-ing on notes of smoked coldcuts. The mouth offers a vibrantac id i t y, jo ined by p lump tannins.

22001144VViiggnnaa SSppuunnttaallii 22000044Tenimenti AngeliniToscanaBrunello di Montalcino $79.00 (SAQ # 10816767)HHH (89/100)

Vegetal nose evolv ing onstrawberry, violet and spicyaromas. Wine with a slightlytin fruit, a charming acidityand a nice spicy finish.

22001155PPrroommiiss 22000077Ca’Marcanda / GajaToscanaToscana igt 45.75 $ (SAQ # 746941)HHHH (90-91/100)

Classy, slightly sweet nosemixing little black berries andstrawberry aromas with niceanise undertones. A spheric,balanced, f lavourful andcharming wine.

MMoommaa BBllaanncc 22000099Umberto CesariUmbriaRubicone igt $13.15 (SAQ # 11072851)HH (82/100)

Nose with citrusy aromasrecalling mostly grapefruitand kiwi. Fruity wine thathowever lacks a bit of acidity.

22001144VVaall ddii SSuuggaa 22000044Tenimenti Angelini ToscanaBrunello di Montalcino docg$47.00 (SAQ # 897017)HHH (87/100)

Lovely bouquet with a slightlyunripe and pungent fruit. Sweetand vibrant, it lingers on cocoaand plum pit fragrances.

OOrrvviieettoo 22000099Melini UmbriaOrvieto Classico doc$11.90 (SAQ # 24844)HH (84/100)

Bouquet recalling lemon withhints of peppermint followedby Acacia honey. Vibrant andcrispy lemon and lime flavours.

CCaammppooggrraannddee 22000099AntinoriUmbriaOrvieto Classico doc$13.75 (SAQ # 18838)HH (84/100)

Fruity bouquet that offersbanana and pineapple aromas.Tas ty and v ib rant mouthexpressing mostly pineapplefragrances.

22001177OOrrnneellllaaiiaa 22000077Tenuta dell’OrnellaiaToscanaBolgheri Superiore doc$169.00 (SAQ # 11239771)HHHHH (96/100)

Great wine with complexcocoa, blackberry and violetaromas. Fruity, delicious andharmonious mouth lingeringon a lovely peppery finish.

22001144VViiggnnaa ddeell FFiioorree 22000044Fattoria dei BarbiToscanaBrunello di Montalcino docg$70.25 (SAQ # 1021730)HHH (87/100)

Moderately complex bouquetmixing chocolate, strawberryand smoky aromas. A vibrant,fairly fruity mouth joined by powerful tannins. A bitexpensive.

22001122VViittiiaannoo 22000088 FalescoUmbriaUmbria igt $15.45 (SAQ # 466029)HHH (86/100)

Nice soft nose of blackberriesand grape marmalade. Sapidand well balanced with a goodlingering finish.

22001122MMoommaa RRoouuggee 22000088Umberto CesariUmbriaRubicone igt $15.50 (SAQ # 10544781)HHH (85/100)

Nice soft nose of blackberriesand grape marmalade. Sapidand well balanced with agood lingering finish.

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PPiinnoott GGrriiggiiooLLee RRoossssee 22000099TommasiVenetoDelle Venezie igt$16.00 (SAQ # 10230555)HHH (86/100)

Rich and luscious bouquet of ripe apricot. Sweet andunctuous mouth, with a goodacidity.

VVaallppoolliicceellllaaCCllaassssiiccoo 22000088Allegrini VenetoValpolicella Classico doc$16.90 (SAQ # 560094)HH (84/100)

Lovely fresh and fruity nose ofred berries. Good, accessibleapero wine.

PPoosssseessssiioonnii BBiiaannccoo 22000099Masi / Serego AlighieriVeneto Bianco del Veneto igt$14.50 (SAQ # 409862)HH (84/100)

Fruity bouquet of yellow plumand citrus. A vibrant mouthevolves on to lime.

MMooddeelllliissssiimmoo 22000066MasiVenetoDelle Venezie igt$15.95 (SAQ # 11254604)HH (84/100)

Pleasant candied fruits nose,with a hint of pepper. A smoothand fluid wine, without greatcomplexity, yet good overall.

VVaallppoolliicceellllaa 22000099Tommasi VenetoValpolicella Classico doc$14.80 (SAQ # 560797)HHH (85/100)

Strawberry and rhubarb scentsintertwined with sweet spiceundertones. Fruity, refreshingand inviting mouth.

22001122MMeerrlloott LLee PPrruunnééee 22000088Tommasi VenetoDelle Venezie igt $17.05 (SAQ # 10544757)HHH (86/100)

Bouquet offering a mix ofcold cuts, blackberry andleather. A lovely, suave andsapid, medium body wine.

PPiinnoott GGrriiggiiooDDaannzzaannttee 22000099VenetoVenezie igt$14.95 (SAQ # 10705151)HH (82/100)

A sliglty vegetal bouquet combining peach and honey-dew fragrances. Refreshingwine with a slightly greenfruitiness.

PPiinnoott GGrriiggiioo VVeerrdduuzzzzooMMaassiiaannccoo 22000099MasiVenetoVeneto igt $16.95 (SAQ # 10439404)HHH (86/100)

Charmingly fruity pear and nectarine nose with a touch ofhoney. Flavourful, fruity andrefreshing mouth mostly recall-ing nectarine.

22001144CCaammppooffiioorriinn 22000077MasiVenetoRosso del Veronese igt$19.75 (SAQ # 155051)HHH (88/100)

A rich, fruity and concentratedbouquet of strawberry and figwrapped with chocolatelyundertones. Ample and tastywine with a charming and persistent fruitiness.

PPoosssseessssiioonnii RRoossssoo 22000088Masi / Serego AlighieriVenetoRosso del Veronese igt$16.95 (SAQ # 10202095)HH (84/100)

Pleasant bouquet of l ittle wild berries and red liquorice.A smooth and fruity, wine.

CCoonnttee ddii LLuuccccaa IIllPPaassssoo 22000088Botter VenetoVeronese igt$15.95 (SAQ # 11254583)HH (83/100)

Rather discrete nose of redberries. A charming mediumbodied wine, without greatpersonality.

SSaaggrraammoossssoo RRiippaassssooVVaallppoolliicceellllaa 22000088Pasqua VenetoValpolicella SuperioreClassico doc$21.55 (SAQ # 602342)HH (84/100)

Nose of raspberry and cocoaaromas. A smooth and fluidmedium body wine.

CChhaarrddoonnnnaayy BBrraammiittooddeell CCeerrvvoo 22000099Castello della Sala UmbriaUmbria igt $21.85 (SAQ # 10781971)HHH (86/100)

Inviting pear, mango andbanana bouquet. Lovelymouth, recalling mostlymango.

22001166CCeerrvvaarroo ddeellllaa SSaallaa 22000088Castello della SalaUmbriaUmbria igt$53.00 (SAQ # 191049)HHHH (91/100)

Nose offering complex bee wax,rock candy, peach and man-darine aromas. Fresh and airymouth, that lingers in a harmo-nious and refreshing ending.

SSaannttii NNeellllooPPiinnoott NNeerroo 22000088Botter VenetoVeronese igt$9.95 (SAQ # 11254313)HH (83/100)

Fruity and spicy scent recallingcherry. Pleasant and fruitymouth with a slightly pepperyending.

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PPaallaazzzzoo ddeellllaaTToorrrree 22000077AllegriniVenetoVeronese igt$24.85 (SAQ # 907477)HHH (89-90/100)

Rich and complex bouquet ofdried figs, leather and raisins.Ample and tasty mouth, withfruit jam flavours that lingerelegantly.

22001122RRiippaassssoo VVaallppoolliicceellllaaCCllaassssiiccoo SSuuppeerriioorree 22000088Tommasi VenetoValpolicella Classico doc$24.60 (SAQ # 862110)HHH (88/100)

Concentrated nose with sweetnotes of chocolate ganacheand dried figs. A flavourful,fruity, rich and balanced wine.

22001144RReedd AAnnggeell 22000077JermannFriuli-Venezia GiuliaVenezia Giulia igt$25.60 (SAQ # 11035786)HHH (88/100)

Velvety and feminine fragrancesof fresh fruits and vanilla. Acharming, suave and fruitywine.

22001144BBllaauu BBllaauu 22000077Jermann Friuli-Venezia GiuliaDelle Venezie igt$28.25 (SAQ # 11035823)HHH (88/100)

Inviting, rich and fruity bouquetevolving on to traces of sweetspices and vanilla. Ample andv ibrant wine wi th chewy tannins, and a good freshness.

22001155AAmmaarroonnee CCaammppooddeeii GGiiggllii 22000055Sant’AntonioVenetoAmarone della Valpolicella doc$78.75 (SAQ # 11301511)HHHH (92/100)

A multilayered bouquet ofroasted-coffee, caramel, driedfruits, vanilla and Sandalwood.A powerful, sweet and fruitymouth of fig and vanilla linger-ing on a nice peppery ending.

22001144LLaa GGrroollaa 22000066AllegriniVenetoVeronese igt$29.80 (SAQ # 858753)HHHH (91/100)

Concentrated nose with deli-cate streams of coffee, driedfig and balsamic undertones.Smooth and spicy, it lingerson a vibrant and persistentfinish.

22001122CChhaarrddoonnnnaayy 22000088JermannFriuli-Venezia GiuliaVenezia Giulia igt$30.25 (SAQ # 10835853)HHH (89/100)

Rich and floral bouquet dis-playing candied orange, whitelily, and Corinth raisins. Anintense and persistant fat andunctuous wine with a niceacidity.

22001166CCoossttaasseerraaAAmmaarroonnee 22000066MasiVenetoAmarone della Valpolicella doc$39.75 (SAQ # 317057)HHH (89-90/100)

Nice aromatics combine driedfruits, figs and dates, withscents of chocolate and vanilla.An ample, suave and tastymouth, joined by a vibrant andrefreshing acidity.

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