Wine Enthusiast - December 16, 2025 "Four distinct voices from Baudana (Serralunga d'Alba), Villero (Castiglione Falletto), Vignane (Barolo), and Merli (Novello) create something extraordinary together. This is Barolo's warm handshake, an invitation to understand what makes…
Wine Spectator - August 06, 2025 "Eucalyptus, juniper and tar notes mingle with cherry, raspberry and plum fruit in this dense red. Assertive tannins hold court on the finish, with a light yet not overbearing astringency.…
Sandrone Valmaggiore Nebbiolo d’Alba 2023
Nebbiolo d'Alba
March 13, 2026 - From a historically prized vineyard, Valmaggiore in the town of Vezza d'Alba, this Nebbiolo is distinguished for its finesse and elegance.
Wine Spectator - November 30, 2025 "A mix of cherry, cinnamon and earth flavors, this red is elegant yet lean and firmly structured. An astringent feel graces the finish, where the fruit is buried for now.…
Wine Advocate - June 19, 2025 "The Luciano Sandrone 2023 Nebbiolo d'Alba Valmaggiore shows dark fruit aromas with hints of grilled herb, tar, eggplant skin and black olive that recall a hot growing season. To the…
Masciarelli Villa Gemma Abruzzo Bianco 2023
Abruzzo
March 13, 2026 - Villa Gemma Abruzzo Bianco, created just a year after the iconic Villa Gemma Montepulciano, further cemented Abruzzo’s reputation for exceptional wines. First released in 1985, this white blend of Trebbiano, Pecorino, and Cococciola highlights the region’s unique grape varieties. The wine strikes a perfect balance, offering bright citrus and ripe stone fruit flavors with a touch of spice. It is fresh yet deep, showcasing both complexity and vibrancy. Villa Gemma Bianco has become one of the most exciting wines in the Masciarelli range.
Petrolo Torrione 2023
Val d’Arno di Sopra
March 13, 2026 - Torrione marks the start of Petrolo’s quality revolution, embodying the estate’s true identity. A blend of Sangiovese, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon, it reflects the Tuscan tradition of combining Bordeaux varieties with Sangiovese to create a distinctive regional character. Torrione offers remarkable quality at its price, with a name derived from the Italian word for tower, honoring an ancient Etruscan stronghold on the hill where Petrolo sits. This wine showcases a blend of tradition and modernity, offering exceptional value.
Wine Advocate - February 05, 2026 "The organic Petrolo 2023 Torrione is a blend of 80% Sangiovese, 15% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon aged in oak for 15 to 18 months. The fruit comes from vineyards…
James Suckling - July 20, 2025 "A creamy and crunchy red despite being rather full-bodied, with cherries, berries, bark and hints of milk chocolate and hazelnuts on the nose. Long, refreshing and silky finish."
Petrolo Bòggina B 2023
Val d’Arno di Sopra
March 13, 2026 - 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.
James Suckling - July 15, 2025 "Amazing aromas of honeysuckle, grapefruit, heather, rosemary, Meyer lemon and hints of blanched almonds. It’s medium- to full-bodied with a creamy texture and nougat flavors, as well as esters and…
Wine Advocate - February 05, 2026 "An excellent interpretation of Trebbiano, the Petrolo 2023 Bòggina B, bottled with its distinctive yellow wax capsule, stands out decisively among the white wines tasted in this report. The level…
