(94 Points) "As you drive downhill from the hamlet of Montalcino on its north side, you pass the Canalicchio di Sopra winery, which is located in a shallow, sun-lit basin of vines. This estate is…

Winery Overview Near the end of 2002, Elisabetta Gnudi Angelini, owner of nearby Tenuta Caparzo, purchased the Altesino winery. Today's winemaking team, led by Guido Orzalesi, Simone Giunti, and…

When Piero Palmucci decided to found his own Brunello estate, he reached for the stars: before choosing a property he spent several years researching the soil types and microclimates best suited to…

This flight of three Biondi-Santi wines starts off on the right foot thanks to the pristine bouquet and lively fruit of the 2019 Rosso di Montalcino. This is the entry-level wine (although the price…

Aromatic with black cherries, oranges and cedar. Very perfumed. Medium to full body. Firm tannins. The wood is showing a bit now but will come through nicely. This is a structured and toned red. Give…

Wine Spectator April 2010. Subtle, yet intense aromas of blackberries, blueberries and flowers, with just a hint of vanilla bean. Full bodied, with lovely berry, chocolate and spice flavors that…

Founded near the end of the nineteenth century, Il Poggione's modern age began in 1958, when Leopoldo Franceschi, grandfather of the current owner, engaged renowned winemaker Pierluigi Talenti as the…

99 JS / 98 Ws / 98 Fs / 97+ Wa / 95 Ko / 17 Jr. Glorious aromas of flowers, nutmeg, dark berries, earth and black cherries follow through to a full body with ultra-fine tannins that are long and…