Bright red. Red cherry and flowers on the perfumed nose; much more fragrant than the 2017 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo. Then fresh and juicy, with bright red fruit repeating in the mouth. Finishes long and savory, showcasing notable purity. Outstanding cool-cl...
2010 was a great vintage in Rioja in general and seems to be exceptional here, with a 2010 Viña Ardanza Selecci?n Especial (what used to be Reserva Especial) that can challenge any of the recent vintages and hopefully can develop in bottle to reach...
The Ciro Picariello 2022 Fiano di Avellino is an elegant and silky expression from a hot vintage. High-elevation vines at 650 meters above sea level on clay volcanic soils serve to protect this wine against any excessive ripeness. Instead, this unoaked wi...
The 2020 Brut Contadino is a total pleasure, opening with hints of spicy ginger and dried flowers that evolve into a blend of young peach and crushed rocks. This is decidedly savory and mineral in style, with a creamy bead of massaging bubbles that soo...