2012 Italian Wine Guide

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Wine Guide 2017 Langhe Bricco del Drago 2007 Poderi Colla Langhe doc $26.00 (927590) ★★★ 89/100 Deep bouquet of dark cherry intertwined with smokey and underbrush undertones. Meaty red wine with strong yet rounded tannins.

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Follìa Castorani Barolo 2007 Podere Castorani SRL Barolo docg $27.70 (10966845) ★★★ 89/100 Savoury and spicy bouquet recalling vanilla and kirsch mixed with dry mushroom undertones. Warm, filling and vibrant red wine with chunky tannins and a fresh, peppery finish.

2020 Barolo Riserva Rocche 2004

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2018 Barolo 2008

2020 Barolo 2005

Beni di Batasiolo Barolo docg $28.15 (10856777) ★★★ 88/100 Fragrant aromas of cherry, thyme and caramel combine with an inviting bouquet of sweet spices. Juicy, medium to full-bodied Barolo displaying good chunky tannins.

Aurelio Settimo Barolo docg $37.00 (SAQ # 11039269) ★★★ 89 Deep, earthy Barolo with complex underbrush, tea leaf and tobacco aromas. Powerful, structured red wine with heavy tannins and a spicy, lingering finish.

Scià Castorani Sangiovese 2011

Luigi Leonardo 2010 Luigi Leonardo Primitivo del Salento igt $12.95 (SAQ # 643544) ★★★ 85/100 Sweet and jammy bouquet with hints of pepper. Lively, fruity mouth. A juicy affordable Primitivo.

Aurelio Settimo Barolo docg $69.00 (SAQ # 10386664) ★★★★ 93/100 Rich, complex bouquet combining toffee, kirsch and balsamic fragrances with spicy sandalwood undertones. Amazingly fresh and elegant Barolo still carrying a lively fruitiness combined with powerful and chalky tannins.

Podere Castorani Puglia igt $11.55 (SAQ # 10966765) ★★ 83/100 Honest, light fruity wine recalling strawberries and cherries with discrete floral undertones. A fresh and nervy red wine.

Lapaccio 2010

Tatù 2008

Pasqua Salento igt $13.95 (SAQ # 610204) ★★ 84/100 Inviting nose of strawberry jam with cedar undertones. Tasty, pleasant everyday wine. Ideal with pasta.

Vigne e vini Primitivo del Tarantino igt $14.90 (SAQ # 10675992) ★★★ 85/100 Rich bouquet of ripe red fruits and lavender. Juicy, mouth filling mediumbodied red wine with a good, spicy finish.

2016 Piani di Tufara Riserva 2008

2016 Cappellaccio Aglianico Riserva 2006

Azienda Vinicola Rivera Moscato di Trani doc $17.65 (SAQ # 11345311) ★★★ 88/100 Lovely, sweet dessert wine displaying exotic fruit aromas mixed with streams of ginger and vanilla. Rich, inviting flavours linger on a smooth and fragrant finish.

Azienda Vinicola Rivera Castel del Monte doc $20.20 (SAQ # 11580127) ★★★ 88/100 Intriguing mix of black sour cherry with hints of cured meats and spicy cloves. Rich and fluid red wine with a generous fruitiness and a lovely, spicy finish.

Regaleali Bianco 2010

Merlot Montalto Collezione di Famiglia 2010

2018 Il Falcone Riserva 2006 Azienda Vinicola Rivera Castel del Monte doc $24.25 (SAQ # 10675466) ★★★★ 90/100 Sophisticated bouquet of baked black fruits and chocolate with streams of balsamic and cigar box aromas. Luscious, wellbalanced full-bodied wine with strong, polished tannins.

Tasca d’Almerita Sicilia igt $14.55 (SAQ # 715086) ★★★ 85/100 Inviting, fruity nose of pears with streams of peaches and mandarin. Sweet, ripe pear aromas lusciously combine with a zesty, vibrant finish.

Barone Montalto - MGM Sicilia igt $16.95 (SAQ # 11676794) ★★★ 86/100 Pretty bouquet recalling suave blackberries with hints of violets. Soft and supple refreshing red wine.


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