2010 Wine from Italy

jamessuckling.com, 100 points: A wine with superb finesse and depth. So subtle and understated yet powerful and long. The tannin intensity is amazing. It just builds like a massive wave. Superb. Give this time in the bottle. The length is endless...

Wine Enthusiast, 100 points: This gorgeous, fragrant wine opens with classic Sangiovese scents of violet, rose, perfumed red berry, new leather and a whiff of baking spice. The elegant, radiant palate delivers crushed Marasca cherry, ripe strawberry...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 93 points: Representing a blend of 70% Nero di Troia and 30% Montepulciano, the 2010 Castel del Monte Riserva Il Falcone is a delicious edition with all the intensity and opulence you should expect of Puglia. Yet, it boasts a level...

jamessuckling.com, 95 points: Attractive perfumes of dried fruit, flowers and cedar that follow through to a full body, ultra-fine tannins and a fresh and clean finish. Tight and racy. Very polished. Better in 2018 when it opens a little but already...

jamessuckling.com, 98 points: Aromas of lilac, dark berry and sandalwood follow through to a full body, with fine tannins and an intense and savory finish. Very intense and very long. Succulent. Amazing balance and depth to this red. It's so beautiful...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 93 points: Representing a blend of 70% Nero di Troia and 30% Montepulciano, the 2010 Castel del Monte Riserva Il Falcone is a delicious edition with all the intensity and opulence you should expect of Puglia. Yet, it boasts a level...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 97 points: Wow, this is really quite a wine. The 2010 Barolo Riserva Ginestra is guided by three lucky stars: First, it is made by an excellent producer. Second, it comes from an excellent vintage. And third, it comes from an...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 95 points: The 2010 Barolo Cerequio is a tightly and compact expression that will definitely flesh out with more years in the bottle. At this point, it already shows an impressive level of complexity and balance that bodes well for...

jamessuckling.com, 96 points: A decadent and sexy red with meat, berry and hints of cedar. Some tobacco too. It's full-bodied, chewy and powerful. Needs at least five years to soften. Great wine. Better in 2018.

Vinous, 96 points: 96+ Ama's 2010 L'Apparita is super-intriguing from the very first taste. With each passing vintage, it seems like Apparita becomes less about Merlot and more about Ama. Dark red cherries, rose petals, sage, rosemary...

jamessuckling.com, 96 points: A red with lovely balance of fruit and ultra-fine tannins. Full body, with strawberry, spice and chocolate character. Chewy finish. This is tight and powerful. Pure. Needs time to soften. Better in 2016.

jamessuckling.com, 94 points: Beautiful texture to this wine with soft, velvety tannins that caress every inch of your palate. Full body and a long, long finish. Wonderful. Drink now.

jamessuckling.com, 97 points: So much black cherry, stem and dried mushroom aromas. Full body, ultra-fine tannins and a beautiful cherry center palate. Hints of chocolate, mahogany and cedar. Salted meat and ripe fruit, too. Very long and powerful...