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Petrolo 108559
Bòggina B 2021
Toscana IGT
July 12, 2023
Bòggina B is a little bit of Burgundy with a Tuscan twist. The wine is made with 100% Trebbiano Toscano. The clone of the Valdarno has been known for its quality since the 1300s, when it was regularly sent to the popes in Rome and the courts of Florence. Petrolo has been using Trebbiano grapes for its sweet vinsanto for decades, but owner Luca Sanjust decided that the time had come for a tribute to the great whites of Valdarno’s past.
Petrolo Bòggina B 2021 (98 JS)
James Suckling -September 07, 2023 "This is fresh and perfumed with notes of beeswax, spicy herbs and orange blossom. Nuts. Honey blossom. Beautiful fruit with savory undertones and wet stone minerality. Full-bodied, so persistent and…
Petrolo 108557
Bòggina A 2021
Val d'Arno di Sopra DOC
July 12, 2023
Every year, Petrolo selects a small lot of Bòggina, a wine made purely from their best Sangiovese grapes, to ferment in amphorae. The choice of amphorae has a historical dimension: Terracotta in Tuscany has a history back to the early Etruscan times. The remains of amphorae and other Etruscan relics can be found throughout the Petrolo property, an area that has been settled for thousands of years.
Petrolo Bòggina A 2021(93 WS)
Wine Spectator -October 26, 2023 "This red is pure and supple in texture, offering aromas and flavors of cherry, strawberry, rose and iron. Charming and focused, with fine intensity and a long, mouthwatering saline aftertaste."…
Petrolo 108556
Torrione 2021
Toscana IGT
July 12, 2023
Torrione marks the beginning of the Petrolo’s quality revolution. It is considered to be the true identity of Petrolo, made with a blend of grapes from all of the estate’s vineyards.
Petrolo Torrione 2021 (95 JS)
James Suckling -July 27, 2023 "Inviting aromas of dark and blue fruits together with subtle notes of chocolate and spices with hints of blue flowers and crushed stones. Medium- to full-bodied, complex and structured, but…
Petrolo 108555
Galatrona 2021
Toscana IGT
July 12, 2023
Year after year, Galatrona has quietly been recognized as one of the great wines of Italy and is often referred to as the Petrus of Tuscany. What it truly is, though, is beyond comparison - a wine of utter individuality reflective of the Petrolo estate and its unique location in an all but unknown appellation of Tuscany.
Petrolo Galatrona 2021 (96 WS)
Wine Spectator -October 26, 2023 "Though seamless and lusciously saturated with black currant, blackberry, violet, iron, tobacco and spice aromas and flavors, this red is also solidly built, with polished tannins. Nevertheless, this is more…
Petrolo Galatrona 2021 (98 JS)
James Suckling -July 27, 2023 "The aromas here are very distinct with dried flowers such as lavender and violets. Some sage as well. Black berries and black olive skin. Full-bodied yet linear and energetic with…
Petrolo
Masciarelli Villa Gemma Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva 2018
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
July 10, 2023 - Villa Gemma is the wine that announced Abruzzo to the world, showcasing what the region and grapes of Abruzzo could produce. Villa Gemma Montepulciano Riserva is the only Italian wine with 14 consecutive Tre Bicchieri awards and, more importantly, was the wine that established Abruzzo as capable of making truly distinct, extraordinary wines. Villa Gemma Montepulciano Riserva is a powerfully – almost undeniably – intense wine of character and complexity.
Wine Spectator -August 19, 2024 "This sleek red is dark and deep, but overall fresh and well-balanced on the palate, integrating a rich profile of black cherry coulis, fig cake, melted licorice and cocoa powder…
Paternoster Synthesi Aglianico del Vulture 2019 (90 WE)
Wine Enthusiast -July 06, 2023 Best Buy- October 2023 Issue
Paternoster 108515
Vulcanico Falanghina 2022
IGT Basilicata
July 10, 2023
Volcanic wines are currently one of the current hot topics in the wine world, and the Vulcanico Falanghina is having its moment in the sun. The name “Vulcanico” highlights the fact that the grapes are harvested from vineyards near the base of Mount Vulture, an extinct volcano. The Vulcanico combines the freshness, balminess and delicacy of the Falanghina grape with the brightness and generosity that one would expect from a white wine from southern Italy.
Paternoster Vulcanico Falanghina 2022 (91 WE)
Wine Enthusiast -July 06, 2023 Best Buy- October 2023 Issue
Masciarelli 108513
Marina Cvetic ISKRA 2017
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane DOCG
July 10, 2023
ISKRA is the Serbian word for “spark,” and Gianni Masciarelli dedicated this wine to his wife, Marina Cvetic, who is from Serbia. It is among the Marina Cvetic line of wines, which Gianni created for his wife. Made from a single-vineyard cru of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, ISKRA is a wine of extraordinary distinction and depth.
Masciarelli Marina Cvetic ISKRA 2019 (92+ VM)
Vinous -August 25, 2023 "Dark and brooding, the 2019 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva Iskra slowly evolves. Clove and mocha hints further complicate the dried black cherry and sage aromas. It's elegant and refined with polished…
Masciarelli 108509
Marina Cvetic Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva 2019
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC
July 10, 2023
The Montepulciano Marina Cvetic represents an intense and remarkable expression of one of the historical vines of Abruzzo. The 100% Montepulciano comes from eight of the estate's top parcels, across an altitude of 500 to 1,200 feet above sea level, on soils of calcareous clay and lime. In these vineyards, we find not only the traditional Abruzzo pergola vine training, but also Simple Guyot and Spur Cordon as well.
Marina Cvetić Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva 2019 (90 WE)
Wine Enthusiast -January 25, 2024 Spring 2024 Issue
Masciarelli Marina Cvetic Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva 2019 (93 VM)
Vinous -August 25, 2023 "Mentholated herbs lift depths of medicinal black cherry and clove as the 2019 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva San Martino Rosso makes itself known. This is a deep and powerful effort with…
Marina Cvetić Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva 2019 (93 JS)
James Suckling -August 11, 2023 "Chocolate cherries, stewed plums, cedar and grilled rosemary on the nose. It’s chewy and meaty on the palate, with firm tannins and a medium to full body. Lots of bite…
Masciarelli 108507
Marina Cvetic Trebbiano d'Abruzzo Riserva 2021
Trebbiano d'Abruzzo
July 10, 2023
The Trebbiano Riserva Marina Cvetic represents the ultimate expression for the estate of one of the historical vines of Abruzzo. Like Montepulciano, Trebbiano was once thought to be a workhorse grape without the potential to produce great wine. The interpretation of this wine is original and has a character. Marina Cvetic wines have full body and are elegant and are a “lone voice” for the most demanding and technical experts.
Marina Cvetić Trebbiano d’Abruzzo Riserva 2021 (90 W&S)
Wine & Spirits -January 25, 2024 Spring 2024 Issue
Château La Serre 108502
Château La Serre 2020
Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classe
July 10, 2023
Château La Serre has an exceptional position in the very heart of Saint-Emilion, six hundred feet from the town ramparts of this magical UNESCO protected area, on outstanding limestone soils with a due south exposure. The history of the property dates to the 15th century, with the residence constructed at the end of the 17th century by a prominent local family. Arnaud d'Arfeuille's grandfather purchased the property in 1956, and his father Luc in particular worked on renovating the vineyards and cellars to produce wine equal to its terroir.
Château La Serre 2020
Vinous -March 01, 2023 "The 2020 La Serre is a brooding, potent Saint-Émilion. Blackberry jam, cloves, licorice, leather, incense, tobacco and gravel add to an impression of gravitas and virile intensity that builds as…
Xavier Milhade Wines 108501
Château Tour Bayard 2022
Montagne-Saint-Émilion
July 10, 2023
Château Tour Bayard is a recent addition to the Milhade portfolio, coming into the family through marriage. This 25 acre property in the St.-Émilion Satellite Montagne-St.-Émilion has been run by the Richard family since 1956, and is now regarded as one of the top estates in the appellation.
Château Tour Bayard 2020 (91-93 WA)
Wine Advocate (91-93) -November 01, 2023 "The 2020 Tour Bayard has a deep purple-black color, bounding out of the glass with exuberant notes of crushed black cherries, juicy blackberries and chocolate-covered cherries, followed by hints of…
Château Tour Bayard 2020 (91WE)
Wine Enthusiast -June 27, 2023 "This is a powerful wine with ripe tannins and spice from wood aging. It has a generous character, rich and full of black fruits." -R.V 6/26
Château Tour Bayard 2020 (91 VM)
Vinous -March 01, 2023 "The 2020 Tour Bayard is just as compelling from bottle as it was en primeur. Bright, savory and super-expressive, the mid-weight Tour Bayard is a terrific model of classicism. Time…
Xavier Milhade Wines 108500
Château Boutisse 2020
Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
July 10, 2023
Purchased in 1996,the Milhade family have invested enormously in the vineyards and facilities at Boutisse and, above all, with their energy. Today Boutisse is no longer a surprise - dynamic young winemaker Marc Milhade has transformed this estate into an outstanding Saint-Emilion, with ripe, structured and engaging character.
Château Boutisse 2020
Vinous -March 01, 2023 "The 2020 Boutisse is a gorgeous, wonderfully pure, elegant Saint-Émilion. Dark cherry/plum fruit, mocha, crushed rocks and blood orange are all beautifully delineated. The 2020 is silky and vibrant, with…
Champagne Bollinger 108372
PN AYC18
Champagne, France
July 05, 2023
PN, made entirely from Pinot Noir to underscore the very essence and DNA of the House style, is the first new cuvée added to Bollinger’s permanent range since rosé in 2008. Each release of PN, developed as a series to bring Bollinger’s unique vision of Pinot Noir to light, will showcase a different cru from the base year that highlights its distinctive terroir and taste. The fourth edition of the series, PN AYC18, sources many of the grapes from Aÿ, and explores the interpretation of Pinot Noir from 2018 and features reserve wines dating back to 2009.
Champagne Bollinger PN AYC18 (94 WA)
Wine Advocate -December 15, 2023 "Based on the 2018 vintage, complemented by reserve wines aged in magnum dating back to 2009, Bollinger's newly released NV Brut Blanc de Noirs PN AYC18 was disgorged this year…
Champagne Bollinger PN AYC18 (93 WS)
Wine Spectator -September 13, 2023 "Mouthwatering and finely meshed, with density to the satiny texture, this marries bright acidity with flavors of ripe white cherry, biscuit, pickled ginger and candied grapefruit peel. Opens slowly on…
Champagne Bollinger PN AYC18 (92 VM)
Vinous -July 05, 2023 "Tense and vibrant, with notable saline intensity, the AYC (based on Aÿ) sizzles with energy. Dried pear, crushed flowers, mint, sage, chalk and light pastry notes all race across the…
Champagne Bollinger 108357
La Côte aux Enfants Champagne
Champagne, France
July 05, 2023
Established by Jacques Bollinger between 1926 and 1934, La Côte aux Enfants is a steep hillside vineyard located on the outskirts of Aÿ. This unique parcel has been a source of endless fascination, producing some of the most highly prized Pinot Noir in the region. Aware of its potential, it became Champagne Bollinger's ambition to produce a great vintage Champagne exclusively from this vineyard, with 100% Pinot Noir. The fruit comes from the north-west side of the hill, revealing a particularly refined expression of La Côte aux Enfants vineyard.
Champagne Bollinger La Côte aux Enfants Champagne 2013 (97 WA)
Wine Advocate -December 14, 2023 "While one might have expected the cool, northwest-facing part of this famed Aÿ vineyard to produce a rather unyielding wine in a vintage like this, Bollinger's brilliant 2013 Brut Blanc…
Champagne Bollinger La Côte aux Enfants Champagne 2013 (97 WS)
Wine Spectator -September 22, 2023 "A vinous version, with subtle, savory hints of grilled herbs and tar on the nose, revealing a minerally underpinning to the palate's flavors of black currant, bread dough, saffron, crystallized…
Champagne Bollinger La Côte aux Enfants Champagne 2013 (99 JS)
James Suckling -August 02, 2023 "Complex aromas of pie crust, iron, chalk and hints of sweet strawberries. Some ginseng. Full-bodied with very fine bubbles that give it tension and focus. Extremely fine and polished tannins…
Champagne Bollinger La Côte aux Enfants Champagne 2013 (95 VM)
Vinous -July 05, 2023 "The 2013 La Côte aux Enfants is a rich, heady Champagne. Passion fruit, candied apricot, white flowers, vanillin, spice and tangerine oil all race across the palate. Deep and layered,…
Les Quatre Mains by François & Guillaume Thienpont 108351
L'Etoile 2018
Lalande-de-Pomerol
June 30, 2023
The name of the wine and related vineyard, L’Étoile, evokes Saint-James of Compostela (in Latin, campus stellae means the path of the star) and the time of the great pilgrimages. The vineyard covers 5 hectares, on gravelly soil with sand and clay. A blend of Merlot (80% in general), Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, aged for 18 months in once-used barrels from Vieux Château Certan.
L’Etoile 2018 (92 JS)
James Suckling -February 20, 2022 Aromas of blueberry, black tea, pine needle, dark chocolate and walnut. It’s medium-to full-bodied with firm, velvety tannins and a creamy texture. Chewy and concentrated. Precise.
Les Quatre Mains by François & Guillaume Thienpont 108349
Les Fillottes 2019
Pomerol
June 30, 2023
The four points on the crest of the bottle symbolize the work of four hands and the four plots. Among them, the plot Les Fillottes gave its name to the Cru. Located to the west of the Pomerol bell tower, the vineyard spreads over 3.50 hectares, on gravel and clay soils. The limited production wine is a blend of Merlot (80%) and Cabernet Franc (20%). Aged for 18 months in once-used barrels from Vieux Château Certan.
Les Fillottes 2019 (94 JS)
James Suckling -February 20, 2022 Lavish and aromatic on the nose with lots of blackberry, dark-chocolate and hazelnut character. It’s full-bodied with layers of ripe, chewy tannins and a beautiful cappuccino and berry aftertaste.
Les Quatre Mains by François & Guillaume Thienpont
Les Fillottes
Pomerol
June 30, 2023 - The four points on the crest of the bottle symbolize the work of four hands and the four plots. Among them, the plot Les Fillottes gave its name to the Cru. Located to the west of the Pomerol bell tower, the vineyard spreads over 3.50 hectares, on gravel and clay soils. The limited production wine is a blend of Merlot (80%) and Cabernet Franc (20%). Aged for 18 months in once-used barrels from Vieux Château Certan.
James Suckling -February 20, 2022 Lavish and aromatic on the nose with lots of blackberry, dark-chocolate and hazelnut character. It’s full-bodied with layers of ripe, chewy tannins and a beautiful cappuccino and berry aftertaste.
