Very ripe and perfumed on the nose, the 2019 Brunello Di Montalcino Riserva is a dark red/ruby color and offers notes of baked berries, candied flowers, sappy herbs, and candied cherries. Full-bodied, it's ripe without...

Blueberry, blackberry and chocolate aromas yet subtle and perfumed. Full-bodied with chewy tannins and lots of structure. Shows depth and has a purpose. Needs time to come together soon. Try after 2027.

Rich and supple, evoking cherry, blackberry, graphite and tobacco aromas and flavors. The dense, dusty tannins emerge as this builds to the long, lively finish, where a light astringency lingers. A bit rustic. Best from...

New leather, car tire and number 2 pencil mark a savory nose, with violets and crushed rocks. Sweet dark berries and dark chocolate give sweetness to a palate that's still earthy, meaty and savory, with toothsome tannins...

Cherry candy, raspberry and bergamot balance flint, leather and pepper on the nose. Cherries and berries sweeten the palate before more savory contrast comes from leather, heat and earth. Sturdy tannins and acid punch up...

Medium brick red-colored, the 2019 Barolo Riserva Le Coste Di Monforte is spicy and sanguine on the nose, with notes of blood orange peel, tangy cranberries, lifted spice, and wild herbs. Medium-bodied, it has good focus...

A block of grippy tannins is enmeshed with this red's savory profile of tobacco, dried black cherry and raspberry fruit, cacao nib, loamy earth and wild scrub notes. Firm and chalky in texture, this powerful, full-bodied...

This is the top-shelf wine from Tenuta degli Dei. A blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc and 35% Petit Verdot, the 2019 Cavalli is a lovely Tuscan red with a rich and velvety texture that is never heavy or...

The nose starts floral, with aromas of roses, vanilla and cherry, then turns earthy, before spiced undertones of cloves and bergamot float to the surface. The cherries return on the palate, with more bitter citrus and...

Rich and supple, evoking cherry, blackberry, graphite and tobacco aromas and flavors. The dense, dusty tannins emerge as this builds to the long, lively finish, where a light astringency lingers. A bit rustic. Best from...

Water running over gravel and tart wild cherries, before crushed petals of peonies and violets are scattered on the nose. The palate is cherries, strawberries and raspberries, plus more salt and stony, iron-rich earth for...

A balanced, medium- to full-bodied version, with chewy tannins framing flavors of dried cherry, cured tobacco, mineral and cocoa powder. Spiced finish. Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Croatina and Oseleta. Drink now...

Raspberry, cherry, rose and mint aromas and flavors highlight this elegant red. Harmonious and bright, with a silky feel and a light dusting of powdery tannins on the lingering aftertaste. Best from 2026 through 2040...

Sleek and finely meshed, layering sculpted tannins and lively, citrus-laced acidity to create a well-honed frame for aromas and flavors of dried black cherry and raspberry fruit, rooibos tea, minerally iron and stone...

This Barolo opens with aromas of ripe cherries, crushed raspberries, mint and wildflowers. Hints of sweet and savory spice waft out as the wine opens. Tart red wild berries burst on the palate, as medicinal herbs provide...

The 2019 Poggio dei Colli is incredibly fresh and perfumed, wafting up with dusty violet florals, peppery herbs and wild strawberries. There are depths yet unseen here in its youthful state, dense yet cool-toned, and...

Deep, ashy blackberries, wet leaves and graphite on the nose follow through to a properly structured palate with a full body. Tannins are nicely chewy here, delivering a fresh and firm backbone to the fruit. Good length...

A powerful red, yet well-defined too, with strawberry, cherry, floral, mineral and tobacco aromas and flavors aligned to a muscular structure. Feels balanced overall, yet will take a few years to fully integrate. Best...

This captivating Barbaresco entices with gentle aromas of sour cherry, wild herbs, roses, savory spices and anise. Its elegance shines through crystalline fruit, balanced by savory and earthy tones. Fine tannins and fresh...

The nose is umami but with hints of comforting sweetness, like strong coffee with a splash of vanilla creamer, wild strawberries drizzled with balsamic, a new car or top soil scattered with crushed petals. Explosive...

A relatively open (for the vintage) red marked by bright cherry, raspberry, floral and cut hay flavors. Balanced and more on the elegant side, despite a firm grip of tannins on the finish. Best from 2026 through 2042. 600...

Balanced and harmonious, this red delivers cherry, raspberry, spice, mineral and chocolate flavors supported by a spine of refined tannins. Turns more focused on the long, mineral- and spice-tinged aftertaste. Best from...

Silky and plush, this red leans to the elegant side, featuring black cherry, blackberry, vanilla, iron and toasty oak aromas and flavors. Harmonious and well-structured, with polished tannins emerging on the long...

You're never far away from a wine named after a church in Tuscany, and this beautiful single-vineyard Sangiovese from Mazzei has a church of the same name just by the plot, which sits at 570m altitude on schist and...

Shows aromas that hint at rose, strawberry and cherry, yet the palate is reserved and tight, offering more balsamic flavors of eucalyptus, juniper and pine. Reveals firm, dusty tannins as this finishes with strong grip...

With fruit from Monforte d'Alba, the Manzone 2019 Barolo Gramolere offers a combination of plump redcurrant and sweet oak spice. You taste the fruit and the winemaking, and both sides of this Barolo are delivered with...

The Corino 2019 Barolo Arborina has a dry and dusty bouquet with pressed currant and crushed roses. The wine offers an accessible drinking profile with silky consistency and fine tannins that stitch the mouthfeel smoothly...

This red shows some distinctive balsamic notes -- tomato leaf, eucalyptus and mint -- that mingle with the cherry and strawberry fruit. Iron and tobacco accents chime in as this builds to the long, sinewy finish. All the...