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93 VINO NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO VALLOCAIA RISERVA 2020
This shows notes of ripe berries, cherries and chocolate with hints of walnut and cedar on the nose. Mediumbodied, firm and structured, with vivid acidity and a polished texture. Spiced and a little chewy yet juicy, with good energy and focus. Drink or hold.
92 VINO NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO I QUADRI 2021
Aromas of baked cherries, plums, smoked cedar, ground cloves and stones. Some cocoa, too. Mediumto full-bodied, firm and chewy, with juicy acidity. A little tight, but lingering and tense. Drink or hold.
91 BINDELLA TENUTA VALLOCAIA VINO NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO 2021
Notes of ripe blueberries, plum skin, sweet spices, cedar and dried herbs. Medium- to full-bodied, dry and polished on the palate, with a juicy, savory aftertaste. Hints of walnuts and cloves at the end. Drink or hold.
91 ROSSO DI MONTEPULCIANO FOSSOLUPAIO 2022
A rich and spicy red with succulent fruit and firm, slightly tight tannins. It shows notes of ripe dark berries, chocolate, walnuts and bark. Medium- to full-bodied and structured. Shows intensity and length. Drink or hold.
92 TOSCANA ARDORE 2021
Dark cherries, plums, cocoa and cedar on the nose. Attractive spicy and chocolatey character with chewy tannins, a deep core of fruit
in the middle, a medium to full body and a lingering finish. Merlot and cabernet. Drink or hold.
90 GEMELLA SAUVIGNON BLANC 2023
This is a fresh and fruity white with aromas of lime peel, pineapple and passion fruit. It’s mediumbodied, crisp and tropical. Drink now.