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Tenuta Castiglioni Castiglioni Chianti 2023

Chianti DOC

December 11, 2025 - Castiglioni Chianti is a soft, elegant wine with lively floral notes of violet and rose, complementing its fruity core. The smooth tannic texture leads to a rich, satisfying finish. With Sangiovese at its heart and small amounts of Merlot, this wine reflects the unique terroir of the Val di Pesa, offering a well-defined character and a pleasantly fruity profile.

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James Suckling - January 17, 2025

Ornellaia Poggio alle Gazze dell’Ornellaia 2023

Toscana IGT

December 11, 2025 - Poggio alle Gazze dell’Ornellaia is one of Italy’s most innovative and progressive white wines, providing an altogether different experience of the Ornellaia estate and its Mediterranean influences.

93

James Suckling - July 23, 2025 "A smoky and leafy wine with orange peel, sage and mint aromas. Medium-bodied, it shows density, white peach flavors, crisp acidity and a lean finish."

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Vinous - February 01, 2025 "The 2023 Poggio alle Gazze, Ornellaia’s Sauvignon Blanc-based white, is bright and nicely focused. Orchard fruit, citrus peel, sage, mint and chalk show lovely energy in a mid-weight style that…

Champagne Ayala Rosé Majeur NV

Champagne

December 10, 2025 - Rosé Majeur is the perfect embodiment of the originality and finesse of the House’s wines. Made predominantly from Chardonnay it is crafted with the addition of a small proportion of Pinot Noir from the best crus of the Montagne de Reims. A low dosage enables it to express the House style, both feminine and generous, with great elegance.

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Wine Spectator - November 30, 2025 "Fresh and harmonious, this well-tailored rosé Champagne integrates a rich vein of chalky minerality and finely honed acidity with the raw silk–like mousse and a lovely range of crunchy white…

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Wine Advocate - October 24, 2024 "the NV Rosé Majeur Brut reveals aromas of red berries, pomegranate, grapefruit and raspberries. Moderately weighted, incisive and taut, it's delicately juicy with a long, saline finish."

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Vinous - March 01, 2024 "The NV Brut Rosé Majeur is bright, punchy and super-expressive right out of the gate. Floral and mineral accents give this mid-weight Rosé notable verve. Grapefruit, crushed rocks, mint and…

Masseto 2021

Bolgheri

December 09, 2025 - The iconic wine of this internationally-renowned estate, this Merlot has championed the potential of Bolgheri since its inception. The vineyard team continues to build a deeper understanding of the estate’s mosaic of soils, constantly striving to unlock higher and higher levels of quality. Each release of Masseto reflects the vintage in the highest quality it can with a perennially-magical balance between elegance and power.

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Vinous - June 24, 2024 "The 2021 Masseto is a stunner. It also shows how much the estate has evolved in recent years. I was reminded of that recently when I drank the 2001, considered…

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Wine Spectator - May 28, 2024

Paternoster Synthesi Aglianico del Vulture 2020

Aglianico del Vulture

December 09, 2025 - Paternoster Synthesi Aglianico del Vulture is a youthful expression of Aglianico from various sections of the Vulture region. True to its name, "Synthesi" synthesizes the essence of this volcanic terroir, offering an accessible, well-priced introduction to the grape. Made entirely from Aglianico, it highlights the rich volcanic soils of the area, delivering vibrant fruit and mineral complexity. As a reflection of its origins, it captures the distinctive character of Mount Vulture, making it an excellent entry point for those seeking to explore Aglianico.

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Vinous - May 29, 2024 "The 2020 Aglianico del Vulture Synthesi is dark and rich in the glass, with mentholated herbs giving way to plum sauce, medicinal black cherries, hints of undergrowth and dark chocolate.…

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James Suckling - June 10, 2024 "A tight and intense rendering of aglianico, with a bead of red fruit embellished with savory and spicy licorice notes that give the effect of restrained complexity. Medium-bodied with the…

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Wine Spectator - November 15, 2025 "A lively, peppery red, with lightly chewy tannins enmeshed in a core of red and black cherry fruit and wild rosemary flavors. An underpinning of ashy mineral pushes through and…

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Wine Enthusiast - December 31, 2025 "The nose offers aromas of pomegranate syrup, black plum, black cherry, leather and chili pepper, while the palate brings more sweet, dark fruits, herbs and spices, but also a metallic…

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