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Masciarelli Marina Cvetić Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva 2020

Abruzzo

June 09, 2026 - The Montepulciano Marina Cvetic is an intense, remarkable expression of one of Abruzzo’s historic vines. Sourced from eight of the estate’s top parcels, it shows the heights Montepulciano can achieve with richness, depth, and balance. While Villa Gemma is Masciarelli’s most famous Montepulciano, the only Italian wine to win the Tre Bicchieri award 14 times, many see Marina Cvetic as its equal in quality, differing only in style and often benefiting from a blend across varied altitudes and soils.

93

James Suckling - October 17, 2014 "Complex notes of cocoa, rose petals, mulberries and dried mint on the nose, followed by a layered, full-bodied and meaty palate. The tannins are resolving nicely."

93

Vinous - September 30, 2024 "The 2020 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva San Martino Rosso is darkly floral with a woodland-inspired bouquet that blends flowery underbrush with crushed ashen stones and dried black cherries. It's round and…

91

Wine Spectator - April 30, 2025 "A firm, sculpted red, with muscular tannins enmeshed in compact layers of black currant and boysenberry fruit, plus dried thyme, smoke and dark chocolate pudding accents. Hints of anise, paprika,…

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Forbes - September 16, 2025 "Medium-deep purple; aromas of blackberry, clove, myrtle and black plum - classic Montepulciano perfumes. Medium-bodied, with excellent ripeness, nicely balanced tannins and an round, clean finish."

Masciarelli Marina Cvetić Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva 2019

Abruzzo

June 09, 2026 - The Montepulciano Marina Cvetic is an intense, remarkable expression of one of Abruzzo’s historic vines. Sourced from eight of the estate’s top parcels, it shows the heights Montepulciano can achieve with richness, depth, and balance. While Villa Gemma is Masciarelli’s most famous Montepulciano, the only Italian wine to win the Tre Bicchieri award 14 times, many see Marina Cvetic as its equal in quality, differing only in style and often benefiting from a blend across varied altitudes and soils.

93

Vinous - September 05, 2023

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Wine Spectator - July 31, 2024 Shows a rich note of loamy earth on the nose that's more subtle on the palate, underscoring flavors of black plum reduction, cured tobacco, graphite and fragrant hints of mocha…

90

Wine Enthusiast - March 06, 2024 "The nose is gamy and herbal, yet also subtly astringent, like a lamb steak garnished with herbs and accompanied by plum chutney. On the palate, that plum element swells and…

Masciarelli Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2022

Abruzzo

June 09, 2026 - Masciarelli Montepulciano d’Abruzzo sets the global standard for the grape, offering both iconic quality and everyday accessibility. Made from 100% estate-grown Montepulciano, it showcases rich dark cherry fruit with spicy, smoky notes, and a full, fleshy palate with surprising depth and length. Sourced from vineyards across Abruzzo at varied elevations, the wine is vinified in stainless steel with 10–15 days of maceration and refined for 20 months. Since 1981, it has served as a true ambassador for Montepulciano and the Abruzzo region.

90

Vinous - October 11, 2024 “The 2022 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo opens with a savory mix of wild herbs, cedar shavings and dried black cherries. It impresses with its silken textures and a solid core of tart…

Roseblood d’Estoublon 1489 Roseblood Blanc 2024

Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence

June 08, 2026 - The name 1489 marks the founding year of Château d’Estoublon and takes inspiration from the estate’s rose garden, where delicate blooms meet the intense Provençal sun. Made entirely from estate-grown Rolle in AOP Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence, this luminous gold wine is hand-harvested and crafted with precision. It offers floral and fruity notes with remarkable purity and elegance. Presented in a custom bottle adorned with a rose, 1489 Blanc is a refined, haute-couture expression of Provence.

93

Wine Enthusiast - February 26, 2026 "Flint and wet stone aromas are complimented by subtler floral and citrus notes. Lively acid and citrus fill your mouth and then white pepper drives the finish."

92

Wine Spectator - October 27, 2025 "Reductive smokiness introduces this plump white, filled out with nectarine and melon, plus hints of salted butter and fresh herbs. Shows depth and mineral verve. Inviting and substantial, with good…

Roseblood d’Estoublon 1489 Roseblood Blanc 2023

Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence

June 08, 2026 - The name 1489 marks the founding year of Château d’Estoublon and takes inspiration from the estate’s rose garden, where delicate blooms meet the intense Provençal sun. Made entirely from estate-grown Rolle in AOP Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence, this luminous gold wine is hand-harvested and crafted with precision. It offers floral and fruity notes with remarkable purity and elegance. Presented in a custom bottle adorned with a rose, 1489 Blanc is a refined, haute-couture expression of Provence.

91

Wine Spectator - April 15, 2024 "A salty, smoky white, with weight to the juicy lemon and peach flavors. More savory than fruit-driven, with leesiness and a crushed flint note lining the finish. Subtle toastiness adds…

91

James Suckling - December 05, 2024 "An elegant, reserved nose of white fruit and subtle spices. Textured and dry but pretty flavorful, with a medium to full body and a round finish. From organically grown grapes."

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