| Score | 99 |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vintage | 2021 |
So perfumed and seductive on the nose, with black cherries, minerals and rose petals that follow through to a medium body with ultra-fine tannins. Its finesse and vision tell you why Brunello is great. Long, vivid and beautifully balanced. Already a joy to taste, but best after 2027.
Avg. Price
$ 89
| Score | 100 |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vintage | 2021 |
A perfumed and enchanting wine that seduces you with its pure aromas of plums, peaches, cedar, sandalwood and roses. Medium-bodied with ultra-fine tannins that caress your palate and give a long and beautiful finish. Extremely silky and polished. Crunchy. A great wine that’s a benchmark for the vintage. One of the best ever. Very drinkable now, but better after 2028.
Avg. Price
$ 119
| Score | 100 |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vintage | 2022 |
Intoxicating and intense yet fully restrained, with licorice root and embers against a citrus background. Elegant mint-balsamic perfume with fresh strawberry and lime-peel character. The dense, creamy, full-bodied palate is refreshing and savory, with tannic grip and deep iron notes. Such a great Barolo. Drinkable now but best from 2027.
Avg. Price
$ 343
| Score | 99 |
| Color | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino-Alto Adige |
| Vintage | 2023 |
Such a great wine. Classy on the nose of graphite, peach pits, candied citrus, apricots and a hint of lemon leaves. Medium- to full-bodied, refined and focused, with a silky texture and long, refreshing acidity. Full flavors of toast, stones and fruit. Super intense, savory, structured and tightly knit. Still a bit oaky yet balanced, so drink or hold.
Avg. Price
$ 230
| Score | 99 |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vintage | 2023 |
Very cool, complex and pretty aromas of black currants, fresh herbs such as sage and rosemary, with lavender and violet undertones. Medium- to full-bodied with crunchy and layered fruit delivering currant, plum, spice, cedar and bark flavors as well as polished and velvety tannins. A very clear and distinctive Sassicaia with true character of the estate. Drink in two or three years and beyond.
Avg. Price
$ 330
| Score | 98 |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vintage | 2022 |
A complex and classy Barolo with vermouth-like aromas of cinnamon candy, rhubarb, potpourri, wild strawberries, dried cherries, angelica and licorice. Full-bodied and warming, it shows freshness with thick, muscular and dusty tannins and balanced fruit. This vintage all the cru Barolo went into the regular bottling. Drinkable now, but best from 2027.
Avg. Price
$ 116
| Score | 99 |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vintage | 2021 |
The purity of fruit and elegance are so beautiful, perfumed and ethereal. it’s medium-bodied with ultra-fine tannins and gorgeous black cherries, blackberries and brambleberries with a hint of cedar. Vibrant finish. From organically grown grapes. Better in 2028 and beyond.
Avg. Price
$ 135
| Score | 99 |
| Color | White |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino-Alto Adige |
| Vintage | 2016 |
Try to get your hands on this incredibly refined gewurz with blanched almonds and hints of flint. Perfumed and subtle, showing great complexity with mind-bending balance and depth. The length is haunting. Aged for 10 years on fine lees. Like going back in time. From a special part of the Kolbenhof Vineyard. Drink or hold.
| Score | 99 |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vintage | 2024 |
An incredible wine with the intensity and great depth of fruit that only ancient vines of about 130 years or older can deliver. Pure berries, cherries and hints of vanilla follow through to a medium to full body with silky, integrated tannins that lend a soft, caressing texture. The finish goes on for minutes. Drink or hold.
Avg. Price
$ 153
| Score | 98 |
| Color | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vintage | 2021 |
Stunning depth on the nose of this complex red, showing dried violets and roses, intoxicating balsamic, strawberries, cherries and a distinctive leafy lightness with a whiff of mint. Elegant on the attack, with ripe, velvety and tightly knit tannins. Extracted and savory with refreshing acidity, showing stony minerality and licorice in the very persistent, multilayered finish. March 2026 release. It will last for decades. Drink or hold.
Avg. Price
$ 76
| Score | 99 |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vintage | 2023 |
Restrained wine with layered complexity and an almost austere style, yet graceful on the nose with ember aromas, freshness among kiwi pulp and cedar fruit, tea leaves, incense and black cherries. Full-bodied, velvety and dense with elegant tannins, crisp brilliant acidity and mid-palate weight. It shows a kind of natural chewy style which makes the finish energetic. Intended for the long haul yet ready to drink. Drink or hold.
Avg. Price
$ 253
| Score | 98 |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vintage | 2021 |
A dark and complex wine with aromas of black cherries, cherry pits, dried flowers, licorice and hints of leather and intoxicating violets. There is elegance as well as depth. Medium- to full-bodied with great density and concentration, sleek tannins of outstanding ripeness, graceful acidity and a super-polished finish. Licorice aftertaste. Drink or hold.
Avg. Price
$ 137
| Score | 98 |
| Color | White |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Friuli-Venezia Giulia |
| Vintage | 2025 |
Lovely intensity yet fresh and balanced on the nose, with sliced papayas, flint, lilacs, nectarines and cooked apples and pears. Medium- to full-bodied. Very tight finish with polish and intensity that are subtle and structured at the same time. It’s persistent, complete, tightly knit and very serious. From vines planted in 1954. Some of the most beautiful old vines I have seen. Drink or hold.
| Score | 99 |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vintage | 2021 |
Stunning aromas of beautifully ripe sangiovese with cherries, berries, cedar, sandalwood and orange and lemon blossoms. Medium- to full-bodied with a tannin structure that builds on the palate and ends with intensity and clarity. Muscular but agile. Best after 2029, but already a star of the vintage.
Avg. Price
$ 176
| Score | 98 |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino-Alto Adige |
| Vintage | 2021 |
A complex style with a spicy nose, showing lots of toasty aromas, red and black currants, pure leather and a whiff of leaves typical of this wine. Medium-bodied, silky and soft with sleek, elegant tannins and midpalate weight. Brilliant integrated acidity tingles in the superpolished, amazingly long finish of licorice and dark fruit. Drink or hold.
| Score | 98 |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vintage | 2023 |
Restrained and complex, showing aromas of cloves, graphite, bark, Mediterranean scrub and dark yet fresh bramble fruit. On the full-bodied palate, it shines with extraction and suppleness, showing dense, velvety tannins and long, refreshing acidity. Stunning savoriness and intensity with fine-knit depth. Drinkable now but best from 2027.
Avg. Price
$ 261
| Score | 98 |
| Color | White |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino-Alto Adige |
| Vintage | 2023 |
A minerally wine with aromas of struck match, firecrackers, cedar, lemon peel, pink grapefruit, peaches, bananas and cantaloupe. The palate shows a linden tree core and Puligny-like style. Medium-bodied with silkiness, zesty acidity and grapefruit flavors. Tingling and tense with a focused finish. It will be released in spring 2027. Drink then or hold.
| Score | 97 |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vintage | 2023 |
Dark and profound wine of great precision, vibrant cassis, graphite and cedar wood, very balsamic with eucalyptus and camphor. Full-bodied with weight and substance on the mid-palate. It shows an elegant attack with velvety tannins, refreshing acidity and long graphite depth. Drink or hold.
Avg. Price
$ 170
| Score | 97 |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vintage | 2021 |
Fresh and multilayered, slightly reductive in a positive way, showing raspberries, red currants, strawberries and cherries with pits. Almost minty depth and a whiff of rhubarb as well. Medium-bodied, offering sleek, ripe and refined tannins with a hint of chalky texture typical of sangiovese grapes. Long, refreshing acidity leads to a chewy, youthful and energetic finish. Drinkable now but best from 2027.
Avg. Price
$ 72
| Score | 97 |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vintage | 2022 |
A profound wine of stunning complexity. On the nose, it shines with cinnamon, restrained blood oranges, wild strawberries, peonies, dried violets and leesy, savory depth. Firm tannins, chalky texture, crisp acidity and a bony structure frame the chewy palate, but with ripeness and a tight-knit finish. Youthful at the moment. Try from 2026.
Avg. Price
$ 64
| Score | 97 |
| Color | White |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sardinia |
| Vintage | 2025 |
A multilayered wine with aromas of stone fruit, apricots, broom flowers, pear candies, white pepper, iodine, minerals and lemon leaves. Medium-bodied, zesty and chewy, with energy on the palate, a tight-knit structure and great precision. Lavish finish with savory length. A sophisticated wine. Drink now.
Avg. Price
$ 31
| Score | 99 |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vintage | 2021 |
Sweet berry, orange peel, nutmeg and cinnamon aromas. It’s medium-bodied with fine, precise tannins and a very long finish that caresses every inch of your palate. Extremely long and structured but refined and sophisticated. Best after 2027.
Avg. Price
$ 137
| Score | 98 |
| Color | Sparkling |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Vintage | 2017 |
A restrained and complex wine with aromas of lemon curd, lemon zest, butter, green apples, minerals, white pepper and chalk. Pinprick bubbles and zesty, lemony acidity with a medium-bodied, tightly knit structure and a tense finish of salted lemon tart. From organically grown grapes. Vegan. It will be released in December. Try it then or hold.
| Score | 98 |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vintage | 2019 |
Austere Barbaresco with meaty, dark and vibrant nose. Fresh violets and roses are fully integrated with strawberries and dried cherries. Very savory and focused, with even a whiff of cinnamon and licorice. Full-bodied, it shines for the weight and again savoriness, sanguine depth. Tight-knit structure with firm, dusty yet integrated tannins and a polished finish. A lot of energy. Drink or hold.
Avg. Price
$ 78
| Score | 98 |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino-Alto Adige |
| Vintage | 2023 |
Blackberry, licorice and tar aromas with some graphite. Vine-bark and pine-cone undertones. Full-bodied, showing linear, polished tannins that frame the wine beautifully, giving it length and tension. Juicy and chewy. Lovely texture. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drink or hold.
Avg. Price
$ 68
| Score | 98 |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vintage | 2021 |
An elegant riserva with intoxicating aromas of Parma violets, roses, red currants, dried cherries and cherry pits, licorice and rhubarb. Full-bodied with a creamy palate that’s firm, velvety and powerful. The finish is dense and savory. Drink or hold.
| Score | 98 |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vintage | 2021 |
Enticing aromas of red cherries, dried strawberries and hints of plums, cedar, sandalwood and balsamic. Medium-bodied with a tight and rich center palate and a chewy and powerful finish. This needs time to come together and soften slightly. Best after 2029.
Avg. Price
$ 82
| Score | 98 |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vintage | 2022 |
A deep Barbaresco, showing stony minerality, licorice and smoky tones, with a graceful nose of roses, violets, wild strawberries and plenty of mint. Powerful and extracted on the full-bodied palate, almost as large as a Barolo. The tight-knit structure supports firm, velvety tannins and a precise, woven finish. Drink or hold.
| Score | 99 |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vintage | 2019 |
Restrained and fresh with cedar, leafy lightness and elegant, profound fruit. Strawberries, red currants and blood oranges join spicy layers of licorice and graphite. Dense and full-bodied, showing firm, dusty, fine-grained tannins, bright acidity and midpalate power. Warming yet balanced in the finish, minty and citrusy. Aged seven years. Austere and classy yet not for everyone. October 2026 release, but try from 2029.
| Score | 99 |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vintage | 2022 |
Elegant wine with a spicy yet fresh style, full of dried eucalyptus leaves, restrained cassis, cedar wood vibrancy, coffee grounds and earthy whiffs. Sleek attack on the palate, medium- to full-bodied, creamy with refined velvety tannins and searing acidity. Long lavish aftertaste with savory depth. Great overall harmony and elegance. Drink or hold.
| Score | 98 |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vintage | 2021 |
Black cherry, black licorice, graphite, violet and lavender aromas follow through to a full body with a compact center palate and chewy yet very integrated tannins that give drive and great length. Muscular and agile in the finish. Try after 2029.
Avg. Price
$ 123
| Score | 98 |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vintage | 2021 |
Perfumed, with aromas of dried flowers, red fruit, lavender and dried herbs that are expressive and enveloping. Medium-bodied, full of tension and precision, showing focused, delineated fruit framed by nervy, fine-grained yet firm tannins and vibrant, linear acidity. Combines transparency and structure. Crunchy, incisive and beautifully defined, with exceptional length and detail. Drink now with aeration or cellar for a couple of years. Drink or hold.
Avg. Price
$ 215
| Score | 98 |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vintage | 2022 |
A classy Barolo with subtle aromas of licorice, mint, fresh violets and dried roses alongside bergamot, balsamic and deep eucalyptus. The outstanding palate shows ripe, fluid tannins, tension and full body. Restrained structure and good fruit concentration lead to a slightly austere yet polished and substantial finish. Try from 2027.
Avg. Price
$ 92
| Score | 98 |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vintage | 2022 |
Austere and complex with stunning depth and minerality. The nose shines with clay, cured meat and a fresh, exquisite mix of sweet violets, red currants and blood oranges, as well as a subtle layer of licorice. Full-bodied and well-woven with great tannins, this is ripe, velvety and salty, showing crisp acidity and chewy character. Graphite aftertaste. Drink upon spring release, but best after 2026.
Avg. Price
$ 107
| Score | 98 |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vintage | 2020 |
A restrained style, showing subtle aromas of mint and licorice with wild strawberries, watermelon and dried flowers. Full-bodied and very elegant, offering ripe, velvety tannins and crisp, persistent, integrated acidity. The savory finish is reminiscent of potpourri. This has great potential for the long haul, but is also approachable now. Drink or hold.
Avg. Price
$ 111
| Score | 98 |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vintage | 2021 |
A sleek and graceful wine with aromas of Parma violets, licorice, red fruit and a touch of mint. Full-bodied, it shows elegant tannins with freshness and well-tamed power. Amazing length, with a polished cherry pit aftertaste. Drinkable now, but intended for aging. Drink or hold.
Avg. Price
$ 235
| Score | 98 |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vintage | 2021 |
Dense aromas of red cherries, bark, mushrooms and plums follow through to a medium body with tangy acidity and juicy flavors. It’s very long and quite chunky, with velvety tannins and a flavorful finish. Savory and tangy at the end. Drinkable now, but better in three or four years, Try after 2028.
Avg. Price
$ 143
| Score | 98 |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vintage | 2016 |
A classic Barolo with intoxicating perfumes of licorice, smoky wood, minerals and forest floor alongside game, dried cherries, wild strawberries and stunning violets. Full-bodied and savory, showing refreshing acidity with creamy, condensed and mature tannins. Long, dark and precise. An amazing wine. Drink now or hold for decades.
Avg. Price
$ 224
| Score | 98 |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vintage | 2020 |
Complex and absorbing, with an exceptional nose of orange rind, tile, dried flowers and roses. The palate is medium- to full-bodied, leaning toward the former, showing delicate red fruit interwoven with precise, focused, chalky tannins and penetrating, integrated acidity. Very subtle yet with an underlying structure that sets it apart. Drinkable now but will evolve over the next couple of years. Drink or hold.
| Score | 96 |
| Color | White |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Marche |
| Vintage | 2022 |
An elegant and complex wine with aromas of minerals, gunpowder, candied citrus. Vibrant, with buttery depth. Medium-bodied, it shows substance, a silky texture, sharp acidity and a long, savory finish with an almost briny aftertaste. Focused and fine. Drink or hold.
Avg. Price
$ 26
| Score | 96 |
| Color | White |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sardinia |
| Vintage | 2024 |
An outstanding wine with incredibly complex, bittersweet aromas of stone fruit, peaches, candied citrus, seaweed and chalky minerality. Medium-bodied, tingling and vibrant, with very good weight and savoriness. Superrich length with white peach and lime flavors. Drink or hold.
Avg. Price
$ 20
| Score | 97 |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Vintage | 2020 |
A perfumed and elegant wine with subtle aromas of balsamic, coconut, dark bramble fruit, jasmine, mulberries, red cherries and chocolate. It’s spicy rather than fruity. On the palate it shows salted chocolate flavors and a full body. It’s crisp, zesty and velvety, with creamy tannins and a graphite finish. It shows tension despite its concentrated style. It will be released in January 2027. Try then or hold.
Avg. Price
$ 161
| Score | 98 |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vintage | 2021 |
Dark berry, walnut, cedar, thyme and some caramel aromas that follow through to a medium to full body with firm tannins and a tight and racy mouthfeel. Citrus and cherries at the end. Needs time to open and soften, but this is a solid Brunello. Try after 2028.
Avg. Price
$ 155
| Score | 98 |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vintage | 2016 |
A deep, dark and complex Barolo with aromas of earth, truffles, prunes, forest floor, tar and a hint of pralines. Full-bodied, firm and extracted, with dusty, velvety tannins and a full-flavored palate in perfect harmony with refreshing acidity and a savory, meaty character. Drink or hold.
Avg. Price
$ 269
| Score | 97 |
| Color | Sparkling |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Vintage | 2011 |
A deep, complex style full of toastiness, candied citrus, croissants, lemon curd and butter. Medium- to full-bodied, zesty and tense, with pinprick bubbles, silky texture and green-apple and citrus flavors. Long, tense finish. A top selection from Berlucchi. Drink now.
| Score | 98 |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vintage | 2021 |
A graceful red with a spicy nose, showing graphite, licorice, earth, juniper and wild dark fruit. Lots of complexity, offering oak-bark intensity, balsamic notes, rhubarb and pine resin. Full-bodied, this shines with crisp acidity, density and velvety tannins on the savory palate. An amazing wine of stunning depth and detail. Drink or hold.
Avg. Price
$ 101
| Score | 98 |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vintage | 2021 |
An intense wine with aromas of underbrush, myrrh, lavender, rosemary, flowers, bramble fruit and hints of leather and cloves. Full-bodied and velvety with elegant tannins, refreshing acidity and a long, savory finish that’s muscular and grainy yet sweet and juicy. Drinkable now, but it will be at its peak in 10 years.
| Score | 98 |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vintage | 2023 |
Dark and powerful wine with eucalyptus, maquis, bark and vibrant fruits, with meaty depth and graphite. Super velvety tannins, almost silky, smooth and full-bodied, with cedar wood flavors and long refreshing acidity. Great harmony and depth with cocoa and milk notes. A lot of elegant richness here. Drink or hold.
Avg. Price
$ 182
| Score | 97 |
| Color | White |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Abruzzo |
| Vintage | 2022 |
Reductive at first, it typically needs to be decanted. Then it becomes an ode to the citrus family of aromas with lemon zest, yellow grapefruit and iodine minerality, showing its signature briny depth. Tingling and zesty with medium-bodied weight on the mid-palate, salty and vibrant with toasty depth. Amazing wine full of detail. Drink or hold.
Avg. Price
$ 135
| Score | 98 |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vintage | 2022 |
Luscious and ripe aromas of plum and sandalwood with dried flowers and crushed stone, terracotta. Fragrant. The palate is medium-bodied with an open character. Really creamy and refined with a powdered stone mouthfeel. Dusty. Fine velvet texture and a rather endless finish. Excellent for a hot and dry growing season. It is so good it makes you want to finish the bottle, even alone. Drink or hold.
| Score | 98 |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino-Alto Adige |
| Vintage | 2022 |
A restrained, complex and refined wine with aromas of earth, strawberries, graphite, stones, minerals, cinnamon candy and hints of smoke and blood oranges. Medium-bodied, super fresh, energetic, tense and velvety, with ripe tannins, fruit and spices. Structured and long with graphite depth. Drink or hold.
| Score | 97 |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vintage | 2023 |
A layered merlot that caresses the palate with berry, olive, orange peel, iodine and currant. Hints of coffee. Round and polished with serious depth of fruit and a flavorful finish. The softness and seductive character of merlot comes through. Drink or hold.
| Score | 97 |
| Color | Sparkling |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino-Alto Adige |
| Vintage | 2017 |
A classic and complex wine with savory and leesy aromas of lemon peel, grapefruit, lemon curd and pastry. Medium-bodied and buttery on the palate, it shows sharp acidity, pinprick bubbles, a silky texture and a tight-knit, mineral-laden finish. Made from old-vine chardonnay averaging about 80 years on average. Disgorged January 2025. 80 months on the lees. Dosage 3.5 g/L. Drink or hold.
| Score | 97 |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vintage | 2021 |
Aromas of black cherries, bark, pine needles and violets come through clearly, with understated earth tones. Medium-bodied, showing long, intense and ultrafine tannins full of energy and vivacity. Focused and finely muscular. From organically grown grapes. Pure sangiovese. Drink or hold. 2,500 bottles made.
| Score | 97 |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Campania |
| Vintage | 2016 |
Complex and deep, showing an evolved profile of forest floor, prunes, smoky wood and earthy minerality, with aromatic herbs, game, dried roses and cigar leaves. The smooth attack and full body join firm, velvety tannins and persistent crisp acidity. Sweet length in the chewy, flavorful finish. Drink or hold.
Avg. Price
$ 128
| Score | 96 |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vintage | 2023 |
An intense and expressive wine that’s slightly different in style, with aromas of bright blueberries, blackberries, balsamic and camphor. Full-bodied, fresh and crisp, with firm, velvety tannins, very crunchy and chewy depth and a thick yet ripe texture. Drinkable now, but best from 2027.
Avg. Price
$ 101
| Score | 97 |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Vintage | 2017 |
Great restraint and complexity in this elegant Amarone. On the nose it shows coffee grounds, prunes, tamarind, dark chocolate and tobacco. Full-bodied with firm, velvety tannins, a slightly angular grip, zesty acidity, mineral depth and notes of salt and tobacco. It will be released in January 2027. Drink then or hold.
Avg. Price
$ 150
| Score | 97 |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino-Alto Adige |
| Vintage | 2022 |
A complex, multilayered and spicy wine with aromas of bark, vibrant bramble fruit, incense, leaves and graceful sweet cinnamon. Medium-bodied, more elegant than powerful, with subtle cassis flavors, velvety and precise tannins, brisk acidity and amazing savory length. Classy. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drink or hold.
| Score | 97 |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vintage | 2022 |
A super-complex wine with embers, licorice, dried violets, roses, red currants, red cherries, toast and meat on the nose. Medium-bodied with elegant tannins on the palate, a velvety texture, refreshing acidity and a thick, extracted yet focused finish. Persistent and layered, with a slightly citrusy aftertaste. Drinkable now, but best from 2027.
| Score | 96 |
| Color | White |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Vintage | 2024 |
Deep aromas of bitter lemon rind, lemon pulp, limes and crushed stones follow through to a full body with ripe and dried fruit flavors that turn to a creamy texture and a flavorful finish. Very minerally and steely at the end. Always a top single-vineyard Soave. Drink now.
Avg. Price
$ 42
| Score | 97 |
| Color | White |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vintage | 2024 |
One of Italy’s best whites, with aromas of honeysuckle, lavender, chalk, salt and dried lemons, as well as some apples and orange blossoms. Medium-bodied, showing firm texture and a racy finish, turning lemony and limey with honey and nuts. Love the texture and length. A little cloudy, but don’t worry about it. From vines planted in the 1970s. Drink or hold.
Avg. Price
$ 68
| Score | 97 |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vintage | 2024 |
A sleek wine with aromas of cinnamon, wild strawberries, lees, sweet violets and baked oranges. Medium- to full-bodied, savory and intense, with firm, velvety tannins, refreshing acidity and stunning graphite flavors. Orange and praline aftertaste. Muscular yet balanced. Drinkable now, but best from 2028.
| Score | 97 |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vintage | 2024 |
Very refined and polished, showing currants, orange peel, sandalwood and cedar with some raspberries. It’s medium-bodied, offering ultrafine tannins and a long finish. Chewy yet caressing. A blend of merlot, cabernet sauvignon and a touch of petit verdot. Drinkable now but much better in two or three years.
Avg. Price
$ 95
| Score | 97 |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sardinia |
| Vintage | 2023 |
Extremely perfumed with lots of strawberry, raspberry and orange-blossom aromas following through to a medium body, offering depth of fruit, soft texture and a fresh finish. Fruity and crunchy. From 100-year-old vines. Gorgeous.
| Score | 97 |
| Color | White |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Friuli-Venezia Giulia |
| Vintage | 2023 |
An amazing wine with aromas of oranges, restrained peaches, toast and Mirabelle plums. Full-bodied with a silky palate, vibrant acidity and refreshing citrus flavors. Long, savory, energetic and persistent. Drink or hold.
| Score | 97 |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vintage | 2021 |
A classic Gallo Nero, showing generous raspberries and black fruit alongside violets and their stems. Meaty with deep, earthy minerality. Medium- to full-bodied, this shines with long, refreshing acidity, density and savoriness. Elegant, velvety, saline tannins lead to a polished finish with endless black cherries. Less easygoing than it appears. Drink or hold.
Avg. Price
$ 26
| Score | 97 |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vintage | 2021 |
An elegant and complex wine with classic aromas of wild strawberries, licorice, graphite, minerals and graceful yellow stone fruit. Transparent and medium- to full-bodied, it shows ripe, velvety tannins that are incredibly savory, with fresh blood orange flavors, refreshing tension and a hint of sternness in the finish. Drink or hold.
| Score | 97 |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vintage | 2021 |
Spicy and elegant, with an exquisite mix of citrus, red cherries and pits alongside licorice root and sweet violets. Full-bodied, velvety and crisp, offering great balance and mineral length. Tight-knit and persistent. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.
| Score | 97 |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vintage | 2023 |
A restrained wine with aromas of eucalyptus, milk, mint, cedar and Mediterranean herbs. Full-bodied with velvety, ripe and elegant tannins. A lot of meatiness on the palate, with a tobacco aftertaste. Freshness up to the meaty and savory finish. Cabernet franc, cabernet sauvignon and merlot. It will be released in 2026. Try it then.
Avg. Price
$ 51
| Score | 97 |
| Color | White |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino-Alto Adige |
| Vintage | 2023 |
Aromas of dried apples, pears, crushed stones, rosewater and roses, as well as hints of vanilla, follow through to a medium to full body. Bright and crunchy with lovely layers of fruit. All barrel-fermented and aged 11 months. Up to 85% chardonnay with a mix of other white varieties. Drink or hold.
Avg. Price
$ 85
| Score | 97 |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Vintage | 2009 |
A deep and complex wine with aromas of forest floor, prunes, black truffles, tobacco, tamarind and chocolate. Full-bodied with firm tannins, a condensed and velvety texture, myrtle flavors, zesty acidity and a powerful finish. Drink or hold.
Avg. Price
$ 191
| Score | 97 |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vintage | 2023 |
A graceful, restrained red with aromas of straw, angelica, cloves, bramble fruit and cocoa powder. Full-bodied with cocoa flavors and elegant tannins despite their thickness and power. A firm structure well balanced by fruit. Licorice finish. Drinkable now, but best from 2027 or 2028.
| Score | 97 |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vintage | 2023 |
A classy, contemporary wine. There is great balance between graphite minerality and aromas of red fruit, violets, roses, irises and licorice. Full-bodied. It shows weight and density on the palate, maintaining tension and youthful red cherry fruit. A bit warming and lifted yet long, with great potential for aging. Drink or hold.
Avg. Price
$ 204
| Score | 97 |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vintage | 2021 |
A deep and dark wine with aromas of potpourri, tea leaves, wild strawberries, cinnamon, lees, licorice, embers and smoke. Full-bodied, bone dry and firm, with mid-palate thickness, power, structure and a balanced finish that’s polished, refreshing and refined. Drinkable now, but best from 2031.
Avg. Price
$ 45
| Score | 97 |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vintage | 2024 |
Amazing quality for the wet 2024 vintage with super aromas of cherry, vanilla spice, sandalwood, rosewood, lilac and nectarine follow through to a medium-bodied wine with very fine tannins and a crunchy finish. It goes on for a minute or two and it’s so refined and sophisticated. Drink or hold.
| Score | 97 |
| Color | White |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vintage | 2024 |
So bright with honeysuckle, dried lemons, minerals and toffee. Just a touch of vanilla and smoke. Full-bodied, showing intensity, length and excellent complexity. Fermented and aged in 40% new wood puncheon. Best ever and perhaps best grillo ever. . Drink or hold.
| Score | 97 |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Valle d’Aosta |
| Vintage | 2024 |
Extremely intense and spicy with intoxicating graphite, earthy strawberries, violets and stony minerality on the nose. Almost full-bodied, it’s concentrated and velvety, showing near-silky tannins, bright acidity and a tight-knit structure. Toasty yet refreshing with a superpolished finish. Partially destemmed grapes. Drink or hold.
| Score | 97 |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vintage | 2021 |
A profound wine, showing vibrant, layered cassis steeped in spices, slightly leafy, with cloves and deep, elegant cedar. Super-refined on the full-bodied palate with firm, velvety tannins, refreshing acidity and great tension and ripeness. Drink or hold.
| Score | 98 |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vintage | 2023 |
Blackberries, black cherries, dark chocolate, fresh basil and bay leaves. Medium-bodied. It’s firm and tight with chewy tannins and subtle, flavorful blackcurrants, brambleberries, and oyster shells. Terrific clarity and drinkability. A blend of 44% cabernet sauvignon, 44% cabernet franc, 8% merlot and 4% petit verdot. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.
Avg. Price
$ 137
| Score | 97 |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vintage | 2024 |
I like the intensity of dark fruit as well as the perfumes of mint, spearmint and pipe tobacco. It’s medium-bodied with fine tannins and a fresh, bright finish. Excellent tannins with a lovely caressing texture that reminds me of fine silk. Harmonious. A blend of 60% cabernet sauvignon, 35% merlot and 5% petit verdot. Drink now.
Avg. Price
$ 85
| Score | 97 |
| Color | White |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Vintage | 2023 |
There’s such depth and beauty to this single-vineyard Soave with complexity to the dried-apple, peach and pear character. Very long and consistent, showing brightness and crushed-stone undertones with some salt and basalt. Primary and pure. Drink now.
| Score | 97 |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vintage | 2022 |
Perfumed and graceful, showing dried violets, blood oranges, red cherries and dried mushrooms, earthy and complex. Medium-bodied with refined tannins, velvety and thick, offering graphite flavors balanced by supple fruit and juicy depth. Drink or hold.
| Score | 97 |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vintage | 2022 |
Let this complex, intense wine breathe in the glass. On the nose, it shines with bergamot and potpourri, showing vibrant, meaty and savory black cherries, eucalyptus and citrus leaves. Medium- to full-bodied, offering firm, grainy tannins with a velvety texture, refreshing acidity and a powerful yet harmonious structure. Built to last. Drink or hold.
Avg. Price
$ 101
| Score | 97 |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vintage | 2024 |
So perfumed and floral on the mesmerizing nose. Medium-bodied with firm, caressing tannins that fill your mouth with a silky texture. The flavors, acidity and fruit balance are all there. Salty white-pepper finish. Drink or hold.
Avg. Price
$ 58
| Score | 97 |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Campania |
| Vintage | 2023 |
Sweet berries, white flowers, licorice and black truffles alongside crushed stones and chestnuts. Medium-bodied, showing fine, firm tannins that add tension, as well as fresh and dried herbs, dark fruit, some smoke, dark chocolate and meat at the end. A blend of aglianico and piedirosso. Drink or hold. 8,000 bottles made.
| Score | 97 |
| Color | White |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino-Alto Adige |
| Vintage | 2023 |
A restrained wine with aromas of minerals, stones, struck match, lemon zest, lemon pulp, candied citrus, cedar and lees. Medium- to full-bodied, balsamic, tight and tense yet polished in the finish. Savory and minerally. Drink or hold.
Avg. Price
$ 59
| Score | 97 |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vintage | 2021 |
A deep and profound wine with aromas of dried cherries, licorice, embers and cinnamon. Elegant and medium-bodied with firm, velvety tannins, crisp acidity and a slightly chalky finish. Savory peonies and vibrant blood oranges on the aftertaste. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.
| Score | 97 |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vintage | 2023 |
A restrained, minerally and smoky red with aromas of embers, bark, slate, kiwi peel, fresh bramble fruit and cedar. More energetic than powerful. Full-bodied with firm and velvety tannins and very good refinement. It’s tight and crisp yet long and polished. Drinkable now, but best from 2027.
| Score | 97 |
| Color | White |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino-Alto Adige |
| Vintage | 2023 |
A restrained style for sauvignon blanc, showing gardenias, candied citrus, sage, roses and white pepper with leesy depth. Medium- to full-bodied, dense and weighted on the palate. Zesty if not sharp and tingling, it’s polished and intense with a toasty finish. November release. Try then or hold.
| Score | 97 |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vintage | 2023 |
An intense, perfumed wine with abundant flowers and deep dark fruit, showing cassis, plums, black cherries and violets with incense and subtle spices. Supple and soft, offering elegant yet firm tannins, tingling acidity and well-woven toastiness with full body and a sleek, polished finish. Drink or hold.
Avg. Price
$ 273
| Score | 97 |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Valle d’Aosta |
| Vintage | 2021 |
Stunning elegance in this wine, with subtle aromas of black pepper, vibrant blood oranges, wild strawberries, dried violets and cocoa powder. Medium-bodied with the firm, dusty tannins typical of nebbiolo, a fine-grained texture, refreshing acidity and graphite minerality. Slightly earthy finish that’s polished, elegant and harmonious. Drink or hold.
| Score | 97 |
| Color | White |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Abruzzo |
| Vintage | 2022 |
Fascinating aromas of blanched almonds, salt, dried apples, dried pears and some candied fruit. Medium- to full-bodied with plenty of fruit, but it remains tight and layered. Focused finish of dried lemons and lime tree. Drink now.
Avg. Price
$ 87
| Score | 97 |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Campania |
| Vintage | 2021 |
Persistent and layered, with a bloody iodine-like note, a touch of tar and savory spice over ripe yet vivid fruit. Medium- to full-bodied, incredibly vivid and polished, rich but elegant, with a silky texture and tannins that run the whole length of the wine. Deep and composed. Try after 2027.
| Score | 96 |
| Color | White |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vintage | 2025 |
Sophisticated wine with iodine complexity, apricot kernel, broom, chamomile, great flowery intensity with lemon bush and citrus. Quite full-bodied and silky, with crisp acidity and a tingling palate with a floral and citrusy finish, allied to a bit of bitterness increasing complexity. Almost salty. A blend of vermentino and ansonica 15%. Drink now.
Avg. Price
$ 97
| Score | 96 |
| Color | White |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Campania |
| Vintage | 2021 |
A sleek wine with intoxicating aromas of candied lemons, lemon peel, fresh broom flowers, Mediterranean herbs and a medicinal touch. Silky and smooth, almost oily, with subtle toasty depth, fully integrated oak and a zesty and toasty finish. Fancy and refined. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.
Avg. Price
$ 54
| Score | 96 |
| Color | White |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vintage | 2024 |
Restrained wine full of iodine minerality, white pepper and wet stones, with sophisticated lemon peel aromas and subtle smoky tones. Medium-bodied with good weight and silky texture, vibrant and fresh with leesy and savory depth, salted on the lips. Drink now.
Avg. Price
$ 68
| Score | 97 |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vintage | 2024 |
A caressing and refined syrah with dried flowers and terracotta, showing a subtle and perfumed character. Medium-bodied, with open tannins like cashmere. Fruity and inviting with a sophisticated character. Made in amphora. Drink now.
Avg. Price
$ 43
| Score | 96 |
| Color | White |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Valle d’Aosta |
| Vintage | 2021 |
A complex, layered and minerally white. This wine is perfumed yet tense, with aromas of yellow peaches, sage, slate, white pepper and lemon leaves. Medium- to full-bodied with a smooth texture, weighty and zesty acidity and a long, dry, salty finish. A gem of elegance and personality. Drink now.
Avg. Price
$ 19
| Score | 96 |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Vintage | 2018 |
Intoxicating wine with stunning sweet violet and rose bud aromas allied to blood orange, stony minerality and wild strawberry. Savory, almost balsamic. Medium- to full-bodied, dense and velvety with dusty zing, crisp brilliant acidity and floral depth. There is a lot of matter yet a well-refined finish. Drink or hold.
Avg. Price
$ 91
| Score | 97 |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Vintage | 2019 |
Beautifully vivid, combining richness of fruit with purity and freshness. Dried mandarin peel, orange blossom and cherry chocolate on the nose. Full-bodied but not heavy, with a mineral, transparent freshness emerging through dusty tannins. Long and composed to the end. Drink or hold.
Avg. Price
$ 74
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