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Italy |
1997 |
Solaia |
3 |
Bottle |
75cl |
Convert Price£225 |
The unfiltered 1997 Solaia (75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Sangiovese, and 5% Cabernet Franc, from a single 25-acre vineyard) is aged in 100% new French oak. There are 8,000 cases of the 1997. The sensational, opaque blue/purple-colored 1997 exhibits a complex nose of cedar, spice box, cassis, and subtle oak. With yields of only 30 hectoliters per hectare, and malolactic fermentation in barrel (a la Tignanello), this wine reveals extraordinary concentration, a thick, viscous texture, yet no sense of heaviness or ponderousness. It is a thrilling Solaia to consume over the next two decades. If a first-growth Pauillac were made in Tuscany, this would be it! Score: 96
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|
96 |
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Italy |
1998 |
Roberto Voerzio Cerequio, Barolo - oc 6x75 |
1 |
Case |
75cl |
Convert Price£775 |
Rating
(90 - 91)
Release Price
$150
Drink Date
2006 - 2020
Reviewed by
Robert M. Parker, Jr.
Issue Date
30th Oct 2001
Source
137, The Wine Advocate
The dark ruby/purple-colored 1998 Barolo Cerequio is structured and backward. It emerges from a south-facing vineyard from which Angelo Gaja produces his Conteisa. This tannic, structured, rigidly-styled Barolo is loaded with black cherry fruit, rose petal, and tar notes. It will emerge from its tannic cloak in 4-5 years, and will evolve for two decades. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2020.
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|
91 |
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Italy |
1998 |
Roberto Voerzio Brunate, Barolo - oc 6x75 |
1 |
Case |
75cl |
Convert Price£825 |
Rating
(91 - 92)
Release Price
$150
Drink Date
2003 - 2016
Reviewed by
Robert M. Parker, Jr.
Issue Date
30th Oct 2001
Source
137, The Wine Advocate
Dense, masculine, and muscular, the 1998 Barolo Brunate displays abundant quantities of blackberry and cherry liqueur aromas intertwined with vanilla, licorice, tobacco, and rose petals. The new oak is brilliantly absorbed by this medium to full-bodied, sweet, expansively-flavored Barolo. Anticipated maturity: 2003-2016.
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92 |
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Italy |
2005 |
Sassicaia |
2 |
Case |
75cl |
Convert Price£1,800 |
The 2005 Sassicaia is another strong effort from Tenuta San Guido. Medium in body, it reveals an understated, delicate expression of smoke, herbs, tobacco and sweet dark fruit. The wine possesses compelling harmony and a gorgeous sense of inner perfume that flows from start to finish. This is an outstanding showing in a very challenging vintage. Sassicaia is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon, with a small amount of Cabernet Franc. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2025.
Score: 93 Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate (177), June 2008
Dark ruby in color, showing aromas of currant, new oak and fresh herbs, with hints of spices. Full-bodied, with very chewy tannins and an outstanding concentration of fruit. Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Needs plenty of bottle age. Best after 2012. 20,000 cases made.
Score: 94 James Suckling, Wine Spectator, October 2008
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93 |
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Italy |
2006 |
Messorio Le Macchiole - 3x75 |
3 |
Case |
75cl |
Convert Price£450 |
The 2006 is simply a flat-out great Messorio. Today it is the wine's density and structure that are most evident, but with time in the glass the inner perfume, minerality and sheer pedigree begin to emerge. This is a vintage that combines elements of sumptuous ripeness and structure to a degree that is highly unusual for Bolgheri. As such, the 2006 Messorio is best left alone for perhaps as long as another decade. When the wine finally emerges it will be spectacular. Hints of new leather, licorice and crushed rocks linger on the refined, classy finish.
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|
97 |
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Italy |
2007 |
Sassicaia - owc 6x75 |
1 |
Case |
75cl |
Convert Price£900 |
Rating
94
Release Price
NA
Drink Date
2017 - 2035
Reviewed by
Monica Larner
Issue Date
28th Apr 2017
Source
230, The Wine Advocate
Here's a wine of power, determination and confidence—as far as first impressions go. The 2007 Bolgheri Sassicaia leaves little hidden behind the curtain. It presents a frank and straightforward array of bold fruit, spice, leather and tobacco-like aromas that emerge from the bouquet with energy and force. The aromas are complete and genuine. The palate, however, offers more space for interpretation and review. It is finessed and nuanced, thus requiring more time to fully comprehend and appreciate. Silky tannins are followed by fine textural smoothness and a long finish. The outgoing nature of the aromas make for a fascinating contrast against the inward and reticent nature of the mouthfeel.
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94 |
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Italy |
2008 |
Messorio Le Macchiole - 3x75 |
1 |
Case |
75cl |
Convert Price£330 |
(100% merlot): Saturated, purple-tinged ruby. Knockout multidimensional aromas of crushed blackberry, blueberry, iron, bitter chocolate, coffee and smoky oak. Offers great verve and depth on the palate, delivering extremely dense but magically refined flavors of black fruits, violet and bitter chocolate. Finishes with subtle, palate-staining persistence and firm, noble tannins. A great Messorio.
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94 |
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Italy |
2008 |
Sassicaia - owc 6x75 |
1 |
Case |
75cl |
Convert Price£800 |
The 2008 Sassicaia is a rich, deep wine imbued with notable class in its black cherries, plums, grilled herbs, minerals and smoke. The 2008 is a decidedly buttoned-up, firm Sassicaia that is currently holding back much of its potential, unlike the 2006 and 2007, both of which were far more obvious wines. Readers who can afford to wait will be treated to a sublime wine once this settles down in bottle. Muscular, firm tannins frame the exquisite finish in this dark, implosive Sassicaia. The 2008 Sassicaia is 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc. The wine spent 24 months in French oak barrels.
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|
96 |
|
Italy |
2012 |
Solaia - owc 6x75 |
1 |
Case |
75cl |
Convert Price£750 |
Extremely impressive ripe dark fruits of blueberries, plums and blackberries follow through to a full body, round texture and bright acidity. The finesse and depth to this red is stunning making it a wonderful successor to the 2011 Solaia. Needs three or four years to soften and open. Better in 2018.
Score: 97 James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, August 2015
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97 |
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Italy |
2013 |
Tignanello - owc 6x75 |
1 |
Case |
75cl |
Convert Price£360 |
Rating:
96
Price ($)
NA
Drink Date
2018 - 2035
Reviewed by
Monica Larner
Issue Date
30th Dec 2016
Source
228, The Wine Advocate
The 2013 Tignanello represents the beginning of a new chapter for Italy's ultimate game-changer wine. The blend remains 80% Sangiovese with 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc but Renzo Cotarella tells me "stylistically-speaking, this is what we wanted to achieve." The winemaking formula remains the same, but one of the major differences and benefits to this wine is vineyard age. The celebrated Tignanello single vineyard is now reaching 15 years old. In other words, it is in its production prime. This is a harmonious and beautifully integrated wine that reveals black fruit and baking spice. I'm told the 2014 Tignanello will have a greater percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon and the 2015 vintage will have more Sangiovese.
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96 |
