Stephen Tanzer's IWC: Deep ruby-red. Complex, perfumed aromas of black cherry, raspberry, flowers and spices. Thick and confectionery in the mouth, with just enough acidity to keep it fresh. Impres...

Wine Spectator: Dark red in color, showing impressive aromas of dried dark fruits, with slightly toasty oak and dark chocolate. Full-bodied, with a wonderful core of ripe, beautiful fruit and...

About this Wine: La Serena's Brunello di Montalcino comes from 17 year old vineyards near the famed Montesoli Cru. The vineyards, planted at 350 meters above sea level on clayey, calcareous so...

About this Wine: La Serena's Brunello di Montalcino comes from 17 year old vineyards near the famed Montesoli Cru. The vineyards, planted at 350 meters above sea level on clayey, calcareous so...

About this Wine: Soil/Vineyards: Medium textured, calcareous soil ...

About this Wine: Tenuta Sette Ponti's first release was the 1998 vintage Crognolo, named after a wild bush, Cornus, which grows on the estate. The blend of Sangiovese and Merlot from vines...

About this Wine: Tenuta Sette Ponti's first release was the 1998 vintage Crognolo, named after a wild bush, Cornus, which grows on the estate. The blend of Sangiovese and Merlot from vines...

About this Wine: Tenuta Sette Ponti's first release was the 1998 vintage Crognolo, named after a wild bush, Cornus, which grows on the estate. The blend of Sangiovese and Merlot from vines...

Wine Spectator: Structured and racy, showing blueberry and chocolate aromas and flavors, with loads of currant. Full and tannic, yet polished and caressing, with an impressive and persistent ...

Wine Spectator: A full, rich red, with pure cherry, floral, licorice and spice aromas and flavors. Balanced and graceful, with a lingering aftertaste of sweet fruit and spice. Should get ev...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: The 2008 Barbaresco Vigneto Gallina bursts from the glass with a rush of dark fruit. This is one of the more reticent, powerful Gallinas I can remember tasting from La Spinett...

Wine Spectator: Ripe and exotic flavors of blueberry, black currant and spice lead off, backed by firm, dry tannins. The finish is astringent, but there’s sweet fruit and richness that may ...

Stephen Tanzer's IWC: Good full red. Ripe strawberry and rose petal on the perfumed, slightly liqueur-like nose, with a peachy nuance emerging with aeration. Plush, sweet and vibrant, with terrif...

Wine Spectator: Intense aromas and flavors of flowers, cherry jam, sandalwood and white pepper are matched to a rich texture. Elegant, with firm grip on the finish. Best from 2015 through 2...

Stephen Tanzer's IWC: Saturated deep red. Knockout nose combines sappy red berries, medicinal black cherry, clove spice and a strong floral perfume. Great sweetness on entry, then lively and firm, ...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: The 2008 Barbaresco Vigneto Starderi is the biggest, most powerful and also most complete of the 2008 Barbarescos here, but it will require considerable patience. Huge, massiv...

Wine Spectator: Fresh and aromatic, exhibiting floral, berry, eucalyptus and spice flavors before the tough tannins take over. Powerful and muscular, this closes down on the finish. The mos...

Stephen Tanzer's IWC: Full red. Deep, youthfully reticent aromas of red fruits and cocoa powder. Richer and deeper than the 2008 but much less expressive today and a bit more angular. Surprising...

Stephen Tanzer's IWC: Good full red. Knockout nose combines pure red fruits, mocha, rose petal, red licorice and sexy oak tones, plus a hint of peach. Urgent and highly concentrated, offering an ...

About this Wine: Varietels: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc