Italian Wine Guide 2017

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Italian Wine Guide 2017

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A CAMPAIGN FINANCED ACCORDING TO EC REGULATIONS N. 1308/13

SAQ : +155051

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photos / Fahri Yavuz

ABOUT THE CRITICS Gabriel Riel-Salvatore is an Italian-Canadian journalist and consultant who has been involved in the wine industry for over 15 years. He has been the managing editor and resident wine expert at Panoram Italia for the past eight years and collaborated with specialized wine magazines such as Gambero Rosso (Italy), Cellier (Canada) and Wine & Degustation (Czech Republic). He is now living and working in Prague as an Italian Wine Ambassador.

Legend

Marco Giovanetti is an Italian-Venezuelan wine writer based in Montreal.

In addition to being a wine blogger for Panoram Italia, he also writes weekly wine chronicles for The Montreal Times as well as for several International digital wine magazines including Gastronomadas in Mexico and Sommelier magazine in Peru. He is also the publisher of two specialized wine blogs: ilvinodimarco.com and spainwineguide.com.

Designation

Types of wine

Service

DOCG: Vino a Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita

Red wine

Ready to drink

DOC: Vino a Denominazione di Origine Controllata

Sparkling wine

IGT: Vino a Indicazione Geografica Tipica

White wine Ready to drink or keep until indicated

Liqueur

Rating ☆ Ordinary (75-79) ☆☆ Good (80-84)

☆☆☆ Very good (85-89)

☆☆☆☆ Excellent (90-94)

☆☆☆☆☆ Sublime (95-100)

Start drinking or Keep until indicated

N.B.: The prices incidated are subject to changes relative to the SAQ price policy.

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Citra Montepulciano D'Abruzzo 2015 Citra Montepulciano D'Abruzzo DOC $9.15 #103861

Citra Trebbiano D'Abruzzo 2016 Citra Trebbiano D'Abruzzo DOP $9.15 #552513

Abruzzo

Abruzzo

Very approachable nose.

Cherry, blackberry fruit, pepper on the nose and palate with hints of leather, chocolate, plum and spice; mediumbodied with firm, dry finish. ** 83

White peaches, nectarines and similar orchard fruit.

Camomille. Wild flowers.

Simple and tart with uninspiring flavours. Tart acidity. ** 82/100

Black pitted cherries with nuances of leather, violets and steak spices. Fresh tasting with a polished texture and soft tannins.

Delicate nuances of espresso beans with blackberries. Rather long in the finale. Best vintage tasted in a long time. *** 85/100

2022 Jorio 2014 Umani Ronchi Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC $14.80 #862078

Abruzzo

Abruzzo

Stewed prunes, dark cherry with a touch of English pudding. Muscular tannins with a hefty fruit structure. Tobacco leaf finale. ***89/100

Coffee syrup, fieldberry compote, macerated herbs. Plush with a medium acidity and bell pepper flavours representative of Cabernet Sauvignon. Short finish. * 75/100

Vintage Collection Sangiovese 2014 Umberto Cesari Rubicone IGT $22.55 #13187126

Emilia-Romagna

Some violet, cherry and red licorice aromas. Big and bold, the palate has juicy red fruit, some tobacco, and nicely balanced acidity and tannins. *** 85/100

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Illuminati 2015 Montepulciano D'Abruzzo DOC $13.40 #10669787

Abruzzo

2020

2020 PAN 2010 Bosco Nestore & C. SNC Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC $21.25 #11949158

Soluna 2015 Farnese Terre di Chieti IGT $15.65 #11676604

Yemula 2013 Umberto Cesari Rubicone IGT $24.95 #12132983

Emilia-Romagna

Smooth, sweet wellblended and balanced.

Displays nuances of raspberry, cherry, oak, blackberry and vanilla.

Relatively simple medium body with expressive tannin and a lively acidity. *** 87/100

Abruzzo

Luscious black berry bouquet. Clean with hints of plum. Toast edges.

Cooked nose style. Fullbodied, rich with muscular tannins. Very spicy finale.

Toasty oak aftertaste.

Showing some signs of evolution. *** 87/100

2023

Liano Vieilles Vignes 2013 Umberto Cesari Rubicone IGT $33.75 #12704478

Emilia-Romagna

Creamy, woody nuance filled with fruit fragrances such as berries, plum and cassis paired with oak, cedar, chocolate and earthy undertones. Smooth with a sharp acidity and muscular tannins. Earthy, dry finale. *** 86/100

2023

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Pinot Grigio DOC Superiore 2016 Tenuta Ca'Bolani Friuli Aquileia Superiore DOC $16.40 #10780397

Friuli-Venezia Giulia

Fruity nose with citrus, melon and lemon. Dry on the palate with lemon, citrus and bitter almonds.

Medium-bodied with a short finale. *** 85/100

Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi 2016 Velenosi Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC $14.70 #11155665

Marche

Lots of grapefruit and citrus fruits in this wine.

Full-blown green and white fruit flavours.

Round and elegant finish in an underlying mineral background. ** 86/100

2020 Langhe Rosso 2015 Batasiolo Langhe Rosso DOC $16.45 #611251

Piemonte

Fragant red fruit displaying ripe strawberries and raspberries. A hint of tar, dried rose petals. Ash as well.

Medium to full-bodied with a good poise and structure.

Very elegant finale. ** 87/100

Medoro 2015 Umani Ronchi Sangiovese Marche IGT $8.40 #565283

Marche

Unpretentious red dominated by black fruit aromas. Barnyard and herbal aromas. Simple and quite tasty for an inexpensive wine you can enjoy regularly. ** 80/100

Costalunga Barbera D'Asti DOCG 2015 Bersano Barbera d'Asti DOCG $13.75 #506824

Piemonte

Fragant cherry, strawberry and raspberry nose. Dusty minerality with subtle nuances of cocoa. Rustic with sour red berry character and a very tart acidity.

Medium finale. ** 80/100

2020 Cipressi Barbera d'Asti 18 months 2014 Michele Chiarlo Barbera d'Asti DOC $16.55 #12383934

Piemonte

Leafy black fruit recalling cassis with undertones of violets. Pipe tobacco.

Tasty with a beautiful elegance, finesse and structure. Good tannic backbone and a good fresh finish. *** 89/100

Il Brecciarolo 2014 Velenosi Rosso Piceno superiore DOC $14.10 #10542647

Marche

The nose is red berry oriented with some medicinal herbs. Licorice, wild thyme, eucalyptus highlights give it a nice complexity. Nice straightforward wine, with a fine balance. Easy-going and inviting to drink. *** 88/100

Barbera d'Asti 2015 Castellolo del Poggio Barbera d'Asti DOC $15.55 #11676567

Piemonte

Plums, vanilla and cherries on the nose. More plum in the mouth with a sharp acidic edge. Finish is toward the cherry side with rustic tannins. ** 82/100

Moscato d'Asti 2016 Castello del Poggio Moscato d'Asti DOCG $16.90 #11676591

Piemonte

Light, spritzy, crisp and playfully sweet.

Fruitiness is evident as a chorus of apple, peach, and citrus in each glass. ** 84/100

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Arneis 2016 Cordero di Montezemolo Langhe DOC $22.20 #12796253

Piemonte

Complex bouquet.

Green almond notes.

Minty highlights and white fruit. Floral with notes reminiscent of herbal teas. Elegant and quite harmonious. *** 87/100

2023 Barolo Aurelio Settimo 2009 Aurelio Settimo Barolo DOCG $44.25 #11039269

Deep and complex nose.

More animal nuances.

Earthy. Bright red fruits.

Grippy tannins with smooth bitterness. *** 88/100

Fantini Farnese Sangiovese 2016 Farnese Puglia IGT $8.70 #12477501

Barolo 2013 Batasiolo Barolo DOCG $28.55 #10856777

Piemonte

2023

Dark berry aromas followed with some herbs, smoke and tar on the nose. Ripe dark fruit, leather and earthy tones.

Medium acidity with spices on the finish. **** 92/100

Sangiovese 2015 Pasqua Puglia IGT $10.15 #545772

Piemonte

Puglia

Puglia

Rusty garnet colour, herbal, mint, tobacco, licorice, orange peel, prune juice. Earthy and very dry. Textbook oldschool Barolo. **** 94/100

Charred wood, burnt caramel, fig compote. On the mouth, simple, very unidimensional with lots of vinous flavours. Generous finale showing off the alcohol. * 78/100

Red and pink peppercorns with pleasant and complex barnyard nuances. Sweet tasting with polished and soft tannins. Adequate for the price it commands. ** 80/100

Primitivo Luigi Leonardo 2015 Cantine Sgarzi Luigi del Salento IGT $11.55 #643544

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2022 Nebbiolo Parusso Langhe DOC 2014 Parusso Langhe DOC $27.30 #11863266

Piemonte

Lapaccio 2015 Pasqua Salento IGT $13.65 #610204

Puglia

Puglia

On the nose, baked black fruits with meat spices and toasty oak notes. In the mouth, full-bodied and very rich with a sour acidity and grainy tannins. *** 85/100

Earthy and rustic nose bringing to mind leafy black fruit and peppery spices. On the mouth, sweet tasting, with a medium acidity. Dry Mediterranean spices and a decent finish. *** 85/100

2024 Il Falcone 2011 Rivera Castel del monte Rosso Riserva DOCG $23.45 #10675466

Puglia

Ripe dark blue fruit. An angle of graphite, black slate, dead trumpet mushrooms, chewing tobacco. Deep and quite complex.

Full-bodied, round with chewy tannins and loads of ripe fruit.

Nice smooth and lingering finish.

Best vintage tasted in a long time. **** 94/100

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Vento di Mare Pinot Grigio 2015 Cantine Ermes Terre Siciliane IGT $8.70 #12560401

Fantini Viognier Pinot-Grigio 2016 Farnese Terre siciliane IGP $9.35 #13284006

Nero D'Avola Merlot Luigi Leonardo 2015 Cantine Sgarzi Luigi Sicilia DOC $10.55 #12479792

Sicilia

Sicilia

Sicilia

Nuances that bring to mind lemonade with green verbena undertones. Very basic and entry level nuances.

Bland and very green flavours. Quite rustic. * 75/100

Honeydew melon, lime, a bit of cilantro and almondy undertones.

Soft with round edges. ** 83/100

Lovely nuances of black fruit, with intriguing notes of licorice. Full-bodied, with a deeper richness on the palate and sweet blackberry fruit extending into a long, harmonious finish. ** 83/100

Vento di Mare Nero d'Avola - Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 Cantine Ermes Terre Siciliane IGT $11.55 #12207914

Sicilia

On the nose, aromas of blackberries with leafy blackcurrant and black peppercorns highlights.

On the mouth, earthy with cured animal meat nuances. Rustic acidity and well-hung tannins. ** 84/100

Angimbe Cusumano 2016 Cusumano Sicilia IGT $13.35 #11097101

Sicilia

Cooked yellow apple with mineral undertones. A hint of peppermint. Delicate and soft tones of quince and white grapefruit. Flinty, smoky palate. Grilled herbal finale. *** 88/100

Sirocco Nero d'Avola Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 Cantine Ermes Sicilia DOC $12.55 #13188719

RapitalĂ Catarratto Chardonnay 2016 Gruppo Italiano Vini Terre Siciliane IGT $13.35 #613208

Sicilia

Sicilia

Bold aromas and intense perfume. Ripe cherry and plum flavours are interlaced with spice and earth. It is full-bodied with a lush, smooth mouthfeel and a lengthy, persistent finish. *** 86/100

Nice and rich pastry notes paired with mango, custard and other fruits such as pineapple. Full-bodied with a very floral and spicy mouthfeel.

Halzenut finale. *** 87/100

Syrah Cusumano 2015 Cusumano Sicilia IGT $13.55 #10960777

Sicilia

Black cherry compote, anis with eucalyptus nuances. On the mouth, full-bodied, lovely balance with a racy acidity.

Flavours bring to mind garden flowers such as lavender, roses and white peonies. Long and elegant. *** 87/100

Regaleali Bianco 2015 Tasca Sicilia DOC $16.85 #715086

Sicilia

Very fresh, apricot and mango notes. Dry, mineral driven with a good underlying edgy finish. *** 87/100

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Regaleali Nero d'Avola 2014 Tasca Sicilia DOC $17.75 #482604

Sicilia

Lots of volcanic earthiness and spice. On the mouth, pretty chunky.

Lots of sweet fruit. A bit heady with a generous finale. *** 86/100

Originale Carpineto 2016 Carpineto Toscana IGT $13.95 #13284292

Toscana

Meaty with dry black fruit, cinnamon and baking spice. Full-bodied with flavours bringing to mind fig and currant marmalade. Spicy in the finale. Heady finish. **** 90/100

Sweet tasting red filled with black fruit.

Barnyardy with spearmint. Simple, nothing extravagant.

A classic expression of Sangiovese. Smooth body with round tannins and a fresh finish. *** 85/100

2020 Le Focaie 2016 Rocca di Montemassi Maremma Toscana DOC $14.55 #11184963

Cecchi Chianti 2015 Cecchi Chianti DOCG $13.55 #642561

Ruffino Chianti 2014 Ruffino Chianti DOCG $14.95 #1743

Toscana

Toscana

Toscana

Dry black fruit, licorice pastilles (Golia), on a balsamic style. On the mouth, sweet tasting, round and very creamy and mouthcoating. Lacking some balance. ** 84/100

Vanilla with ripe black fruits, Bing cherry and blackcurrants, and quite floral. On the mouth, smooth with toasty edges.

Fruity and brooding. Soft and plush. Nice spicy finale. *** 88/100

Classic Chianti nose. Red berries, black earth, dried rose petals. Rustic and acidic with harsh tannins. ** 80/100

Fumaio 2016 Banfi Toscana IGT $15.45 #854562

Toscana

Rich, buttery, tropical nose. Bone dry palate with high but good acidity.

Should be perfect to balance a buttery or fatty dish such as fish with a rich sauce. **85/100

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2020 Cygnus 2013 Tasca Sicilia DOC $22.45 #11896519

Sicilia

Oso Toscana 2016 Castello d'Albola Toscana IGT $15.55 #12665481

Chianti Ricasoli 2016 Barone Ricasoli Chianti DOCG $15.55 #13188858

Toscana

Toscana

Field red and black berries.

Peppery and quite earthy. On the floral and herbal angle.

High acidity with muscular tannins, lacking some balance but should be better with food. ***86/100

Rich red berries aromas with black ink and graphite undertones.

Medium-bodied mouth with ripe tannins, yet lacking a bit of coherence. **85/100

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Chianti Riserva 2013 Rocca delle Macie Chianti Riserva DOCG $15.95 #12989750

2020 Ruffino Aziano 2014 Ruffino Chianti Classico DOCG $17.55 #12990128

Toscana

Toscana

Spiced red berry fruit with streams of toasty oak. Fullbodied, brooding with angular tannins. Black fruits on the finale. Austere. *** 87/100

Bing cherry, fieldberries and floral highlights recalling balsamic notes and hazelnut cream. Round very subtle.

Well-balanced. Chewy tannins. ***87/100

2021 Piccini Chianti Classico Riserva 2011 Gestioni Piccini Srl Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG $18.45 #11768795

Toscana

Nice meaty nose. Hints of leather, barnyardy.

Complex animal nuances.

Austere, tightly knit, elegant with a very refined style.

Long finish bringing to mind mushroom medley. **** 91/100

2023 Chianti Classico Riserva 2013 Castello di Gabbiano Chianti DOCG $22.45 #10843298

2020 Chianti Classico 2014 San Felice Chianti Classico DOCG $18.55 #245241

Toscana

Fresh and clean racy bouquet. Toasty oak.

Vibrant with a nice tension and acidity. Elegant with an austere style. *** 88/100

2025 Brolio 2015 Barone Ricasoli Chianti Classico DOCG $23.55 #3962

Centine Rosso Toscana IGT 2014 Banfi Rosso Toscana IGT $18.05 #908285

Toscana

Ripe plums, rhubarb, licorice. Sweet and fresh tasting. Vibrant acidity.

Soft and easy tannins.

Nice sweetness at the end of the palate. ***86/100

2019 Serego Alighieri Poderi BellOvile 2014 Masi Rosso di Toscana IGT $19.35 (Private import)

Toscana

Unripe red berry fruit.

Interesting combination of local autochthonous ripe grapes. Unfortunately not fully ripe. Clearly has a green signature. *** 86/100

2022 Storia di Famiglia 2014 Cecchi Chianti Classico DOCG $23.70 (Private import)

Toscana

Toscana

Toscana

Very spicy nose mixing paprika and red fruits. Soft medium finish, lacking some unity. *** 87/100

Nice rich bouquet.

Halzenut, dark chocolate.

Deep black fruits.

Beautiful roasted edges.

Rich with generous tannins. Very elegant style. **** 90 /100

Toasty oak, a mix of animal and vegetal nuances. Bell pepper. Middle Eastern spices. Soft and elegant, in a more international style.

Very fresh acidity with a nice tannic backbone. *** 87/100

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2026 Rocca Guicciarda 2014 Barone Ricasoli Chianti Classico DOCG $24.35 #10253440

Toscana

Closed and austere.

Eucalyptus, sandalwood, leafy cassis and black cherry. Full-bodied, exquisite mouth, muscular but fine tannins. Racy finish. **** 92/100

2023 Le Corti 2013 Principe Corsini Chianti Classico DOCG $26.20 (Private import)

Nice and inviting bouquet.

Playing on the floral side.

Perfect combination of meaty undertones with nice smoky highlights. The mouth is incredibly balanced. Not too extracted, in a poetic style. Fun wine. **** 91/100.

Complex red berry nose with a slight amount of brett. Clay, argile. On the mouth, well made, elegant with ripe tannins and a vibrant mouthwatering acidity. *** 88/100

2025 Il Grigio 2013 San Felice Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG $26.30 #703363

Toscana

Red berry fruit, cacao, mineral nose. Chalk.

Modern structure.

Acidity that cleans the palate leading to a long finale. Ripe tannins.

Velvety finale. **** 90/100

Powerful heady notes, very woody. Cigar box, meaty with hints of dry porcini.

Interesting tertiary aromas.

On the mouth, full-bodied, racy with a very long finish.

Elegant and quite balanced showing bright flavours with hints of cedar and cohiba tobacco. **** 93/100

2025

Ruffino Oro 2012 Ruffino Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione DOCG $47.00 #11517380

Herbal tones, rich and bretty with leafy undertones.

Notes of black sesame. Fullbodied, warm and luscious.

Nice peppery finish. Warm finale. **** 94/100

2023 Ruffino Riserva Ducale 2013 Ruffino Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG $24.40 #45195

Toscana

Toscana

Toscana

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2023 Birillo 2013 Principe Corsini Costa Toscana IGT $24.35 (Private import)

Toscana

Trentino AltoAdige Pinot Grigio Santa Margherita 2016 Santa Margherita Valdagidge DOC $17.65 #964601

Nice lemon-lime aroma.

Crispness of green apple with a nice soft finish.

Versatile and very refreshing. *** 85/100

2025 Ruffino Modus 2012 Ruffino Toscana IGT $28.55 #11442664

Toscana

Chocolate chip mint, blackcurrants, chocolate ganache.

On the mouth, it is very minty, reminiscent of sandalwood and tiger balm. Warm and generous finale. **** 91/100

Ruffino Orvieto 2015 Ruffino Orvieto Classico DOC $12.10 #31062

Umbria

Crisp, pear and hint of apple. Floral bouquet. Light bodied and medium-high acidity with a crisp lightmedium sweetness. ** 83/100

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Sangiovese La Carraia 2014 La Carraia Umbria IGT $16.60 #11660813

Umbria

Lovely red berry bouquet with floral undertones recalling violets and a bit of jasmine. Very pleasant.

Medium-bodied. Round tannins with a pretty polished texture. *** 88/100

Adesso Merlot 2016 Cesari Vino d'Italia $9.60 #12663186

Veneto

Very ripe blackberry character with soft herbaceous and green tones typical of the variety. Soft and pleasant, it will please the novice wine drinker. ** 82

Ruffino Lumina Pinot Grigio 2015 Ruffino Veneto IGT $12.90 #12270471

Veneto

Smooth, refreshing and easy drinking Pinot Grigio. Aromas of melon and fresh cut hay. Brisk flavours of apple, lemon and calcium minerals. ** 83/100

2020 Tizzonero La Carraia 2013 La Carraia Umbria IGT $20.45 #11952120

Umbria

Smoky, very floral.

Lavender, graphite, buckwheat honey. On the mouth, sweet tasting.

Round with thick but velvety tannins. Nice sweetness at the end. *** 89/100

Rosso Veneto 2015 Pasqua Veneto IGT $10.25 #12560419

Adesso Chardonnay 2016 Cesari Vino d'Italia $8.50 #12698741

Veneto

Pale lemon colour, aromas and flavours of ripe apple, lemon zest and a hint of vanilla. Dry and light.

Clean and crisp finish. ** 82/100

2020 Corvina 2015 Montresor Veronese IGP $12.30 #12990081

Veneto

Veneto

Red currants, candied red fruit. Camphour. Simple and straighfoward. Very rich. Spearmint nuances.

Easy going wine, fun and easy to drink. Not complicated. ** 84/100

Coffee, fig and prune marmalade. Leather.

Animal notes that bring to mind charcuterie nuances such as salumeria. On the mouth, smooth with easy going tannins and a luscious finish. **** 90/100

Veneto

Modello Pinot Grigio 2016 Masi Pinot Grigio delle Venezie IGT $12.65 #564674

Green apple, peach, ground cherries.

Medium-bodied. Not very complex. Simple flavours. Dull and unidimensional. ** 80/100

Modello Refosco & Merlot 2015 Masi Refosco & Merlot delle Venezie IGT $13.55 #533026

Veneto

Toasty oak. Cassis and black cherry puree. On the mouth, spicy with a smooth texture and easy-going crowd-tasting tannins. ** 82/100

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Lady Lola NV Enoitalia SPA Delle Venezie IGT $13.75 #12386334

Veneto

Very floral with sour lemon concoction. Heady, with nuances of honey and blossom water. Round but very sweet tasting. Bland and short finale. ** 80/100

Soprasasso Chardonnay delle Venezie IGT 2015 M.G.M. Mondo del Vino SRL Delle Venezie IGT $14.55 #13189009

Veneto

An easy to drink Venetian wine. Classic aromas of Chardonnay such as pear and peach nectar. In addition, a hint of toasty oak and almond cream. On the mouth, rich, round and creamy. Perfect with roasted cod dishes. *** 85/100

Bonacosta 2015 Masi Valpolicella Classico DOC $15.55 #285585

Veneto

Ripe sweet red fruit with streams of tar, rosemary and wild oregano. Classic Valpolicella. Soft tasting, medium-bodied, vibrant acidity. Flavours of rhubarb, cranberries.

Zesty finale. *** 85/100

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Il Giangio 2016 Zonin Gambellara DOC $14.15 #642744

Veneto

A gastronomical wine. Hay, lime with pretty floral nuances. Bone dry and austere. Better paired with a nice meal. *** 87/100

Masianco 2015 Masi Pinot Grigio e Verduzzo delle Venezie IGT $15.55 #10439404

Villa Sandi Prosecco Il Fresco NV Villa Sandi Treviso DOC $14.50 #12458828

Veneto

Peach, vanilla with lemon brioche nuances. A slight hint of wood bark. Oily texture with soft round textures. *** 85/100

Bolla RĂŠtro Pinot Grigio 2016 Gruppo Italiano Vini Pinot Grigio delle Venezie IGT $15.55 #12494714

Veneto

Veneto

Nectarines, white tea, gooseberries, hints of Japanese pear. Round and creamy with flavours consistent with the nose.

Green lime finish. ** 83/100

Fresh summer fruit flavours of peaches and apples with a soft, generous and rather short finish. ** 82/100

Allegrini Corte Giara Valpolicella 2016 Corte Giara SRL Valpolicella Classico DOC $15.60 #13190317

Veneto

Veneto

Ripe red and black fruit.

Fragant with a nice balsamic profile. Fun and easy to drink. Nice salinity and acidity. *** 86/100

Bright, crisp, spicy and round with aromas of almonds, green apples and honey. Supple.

Mouthful of spice, honeydew, apples and citrus. Crisp, mineral finish with hints of grapefruit. *** 88/100

Le Rosse Pinot Grigio 2016 Tommasi Delle Venezie IGT $16.05 #10230555

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San Vincenzo 2016 Anselmi Veneto bianco IGT $16.20 #585422

2022 Capitel della Crosara 2015 Montresor IGP Veronese $16.30 #13189711

Ruffino Prosecco NV Ruffino Prosecco DOC $16.90 #12270489

Veneto

Veneto

Veneto

Aromas of peach, citrus and honeysuckle. Fresh with bold flavours bringing to mind Granny Smith apple, lemon and cantaloupe. *** 87/100

Kirsch cherry, dark chocolate, vanilla cream. Fullbodied, generous with touches of cake spice.

Medium length finish. *** 88/100

Creamy with green peach and nectarines. Simple, medium-bodied. Mouthwatering acidity. Light finish. ** 84/100

2022 Montecorna 2015 Remo Farina Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore DOC $18.20 #908269

Veneto

Ripe and brooding with rich black fruit. In the background, soft floral and mineral bouquet. On the mouth, racy and quite elegant. Sharp acidity with mouth-watering tannins. *** 88/100

2022

Mara 2015 Cesari Valpolicella Ripasso DOC $18.80 #10703834

Veneto

Rich fruity bouquet.

Cherry plum. Hints of cocoa. Fun, juicy mouth.

Very round and luscious body. Spicy finale. *** 87/100

2024 Arele Appassimento 2014 Tommasi Delle Venezie IGT $18.45 #11770836

Veneto

Fresh aromas of candied and syrupy red fruit.

Dried flower petals. On the mouth, sweet tasting with similar flavours on the palate. *** 89/100

2022 Ripasso 2015 Zonin Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore DOC $18.95 #13358992

Prosecco Superiore DOCG Valdobiadane nm Santa Margherita Prosecco Superiore DOCG Valdobiadane $18.55 #12509154

Veneto

Clean crisp bouquet with hints of green almonds and lime highlights.

Creamy soft mouth with grainy bubbles. Quite refreshing. *** 85/100

2022 Bolla Ripasso 2015 Gruppo Italiano Vini Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore DOC $19.35 #11570682

Veneto

Verona

Sweet, plummy nose with slight leathery tones and smoked meat undertones.

Concentrated with notes of baked fruits and vanilla dominating on the palate. Medium to full-bodied. Sweet ripe finish with a savoury character. *** 87/100

Pepperoncino, dry black fruit. Sweet spice. Juicy accessible wine. Chunky tannins. Velvety finale. *** 86/100

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Canevel Valdobbiadene Brut 2016 Masi Valdobbiadene Spumante Brut DOCG $19.95 (Private import)

Veneto

Elegant nose of fresh dough, candied lime peel with a touch of fennel. Soft with a nice creamy round freshness. *** 85/100

Bortolomiol ÂŤ BandaRossa Âť 2015 Bortolomiol Conegliano Valdobbiadene Superiore DOCG $22.30 #2265271

Veneto

Very yeasty. Pear pie with wild flowers (lillies, violets). On the mouth, sweet tasting and floral.

Fun to drink. *** 87/100

2023 Brolo Campofiorin Oro 2013 Masi Rosso del Veronese IGT $25.55 #11836364

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2021 Campofiorin 2013 Masi Rosso del Veronese IGT $20.40 #155051

2020 Ripasso 2014 Pasqua Valpolicella DOC $21.95 #602342

Veneto

Veneto

Aromas of fig, maraschino cherry, black plums. Wood is nicely integrated. Rich and heady. Thick tannins with rustic edges. A drying finale. *** 88/100

Black peppercorns, sweet jammy red fruits, coffee beans and dry spice. Crisp finish. *** 85/100

2022 Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2014 Tommasi Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC $22.95 #862110

Veneto

Aromas of dry blueberries, cassis, dark chocolate. On the mouth, dry with sweet tannins. Nice elegant finish. *** 87/100

2024 Bosan 2014 Cesari Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore DOC $30.10 #11355886

Veneto

Veneto

Nice torrefaction aromas of roasted coffee beans.

Plums. Spicy with a good underlying freshness. On the mouth, refreshing and quite smooth, with a dark cocoa finale. Great tannic backbone. *** 89/100

Vibrant and very spicy nose with nutmeg and clove highlights. On the mouth, full-bodied with soft tannins and notes of Chuao chocolate. Sweet tasting with a well-balanced fruity finish. *** 89/100

2025 Palazzo Della Torre 2015 Allegrini Veronese IGT $23.60 #907477

Veneto

Balsamic condiment, spearmint with roasted almonds. Nuances of dry figs. Sweet tasting with streams of Madagascar vanilla. Full-bodied. Quite rich. Very spicy with coarse tannins end. Plum and peppery finale. *** 89/100

2026 Amarone 2014 Montresor Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG $32.35 #240416

Veneto

Delicious, fruity with notes of plum and espresso. Good body but lacking complexity.

Rather short finish. *** 88/100

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2026 Farina Amarone 2014 Remo Farina Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG $36.10 #10271904

2026 Amarone Classico 2012 Cesari Amarone Classico DOCG $39.50 #12179036

Veneto

Veneto

Aromas of wild forest berries, dark chocolate, black currants, figs, licorice and tobacco. A full-bodied wine with a velvety mouthfeel met with ripe cherries, plums, old leather and hickory spice. A long finish with hints of oak and cigar smoke. **** 93/100

Pleasant and easy drinking Amarone. Wonderful, vibrant nose with definite notes of crushed grape skins, red and dark cherries, giving way to a palate of plums, light tobacco and red berries. Very enjoyable. **** 90/100

2026 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2012 Tommasi Valpolicella Classico DOCG $46.60 #494393

Veneto

Fig, ripe cherry, strawberry and some flowery aromas.

Decadent on the palate with a rich full-bodied structure balanced by a vibrant acidity and chewy tannins.

Candy crush at the back of the palate. **** 90/100

2019 Frontenac Noir Vignoble Gagliano Vineyards Québec $24.00 #11506605

2026 Costasera 2012 Masi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG $40.85 #317057

Veneto

Aromas of candied cherries, liqueur, raisins, dark chocolate aromas with ever so slight oxidative notes. Round mouthfeel with wonderful balance of dried fruits with ripe acidity and fully integrated tannins. A fully mature and elegant Amarone. **** 93/100

2020 Tinello 2016 Vignoble Gagliano Vineyards Québec $19.35 #11398270

Québec

Québec

Aromas of fresh raspberry, black cherry and vanilla.

On the mouth, good body and concentration with nuances of mushrooms and underbrush. *** 85/100

Soft red fruits, violets and licorice. On the mouth, dry, slighty edgy acidity.

Good concentration with soft tannins. ** 83/100

Limoncello Liqueur d'agrumes Pallini Product of Italy $20.40 #12104878

Pallini

A pleasant taste of lemon candy with the right amount of sweetness balanced with a creamy sensation. Smooth, velvety mouthfeel. *** 85/100

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