Acclaim

“Made with organic grapes, this opens with aromas of black-skinned berry, porcini mushroom and a hint of nutmeg. The juicy, mouthwatering palate delivers fleshy black cherry, licorice and white pepper alongside velvety tannins. Enjoy through 2020.” – Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, Dec. 2017

“This wine’s autumnal notes of dried leaves and fresh mushroom accent its spicy, tobacco-scented side while firm tannins stand in the way of the fruit. Yet the wine feels poised and elegant, wanting only time in the cellar to let the fruit emerge.” – Wine & Spirits, Dec. 1, 2017

“Sorì Ginestra leads off an impressive set of 2013 releases from Conterno Fantino, balancing Monforte’s brawny tannins with fresh ripe cherry and plum fruit. Those flavors get a lift from notes of licorice, sage and anise, as well as a lively acidity that propels the flavors through a long, energetic finish. This should age well.” – Wine & Spirits, Dec. 1, 2017

“High-toned notes of mint and bay leaf accent this wine’s fresh red-berry flavors. It gains notes of tobacco and licorice as the dense, clay-like tannins begin to recede and those primary fruit flavors extend into a spicy and savory finish.” – Wine & Spirits, Dec. 1, 2017

“Dense, muscular tannins hem in this wine’s vibrant red-berry flavors while notes of warm baking spice and cacao nib lend a dark and brooding character. A powerful wine, it needs at least five years in the cellar to reveal its brighter, more lifted side.” – Wine & Spirits, Dec. 1, 2017

“Alluring aromas of beeswax, white spring flower and acacia float from the glass. On the vibrant palate, crisp acidity offsets yellow apple, Anjou pear and nectarine while the slightest hint of paraffin graces the dry finish.” – Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, Dec. 2017

“Andrea Costanti selected his best barrels of Brunello to craft a 2010 Riserva that’s exciting in its nervy intensity. Scents of lavender and violet lead into flavors of black cherry, plum and sweet spice that wash across the palate in waves, energized by brisk acidity. The flavors feel seamless, woven together by cool tannins, polished by 18 months in tonneaux and an equal amount of time in large Slavonian botti. Elegant and complex now, it has the freshness and structure to improve for many years to come.” – Wine & Spirits, Dec. 1, 2017

“Notes of dark spice and damp leaves surround this wine’s woodland berry and cherry flavors. Its fruit density is a product of 47-year-old vines, the spice notes picked up during a year in barriques followed by two more in large Slavonian oak casks. The tight tannins begin to recede after a few hours in the glass, the fruit surging up with a taut, vibrant feel.” – Wine & Spirits, Dec. 1, 2017

“This house has eased back on the use of barriques for its Barolo since 2010, and the change really shows in this 2013 Cannubi. Half of the wine aged in barriques (30 percent new) for 18 months, then joined the rest of the wine in large oak casks for another year. The result feels vibrant and fresh, with lovely floral scents and dark cherry fruit shot through with notes of menthol, bay leaf and orange zest. Hints of spice and cedar accent the flavors, but it’s those energetic red-fruit flavors that linger, riding on firm, mineral tannins.” – Wine & Spirits, Dec. 1, 2017

Toast, moist underbrush, grilled herb and balsamic aromas lead the nose. On the full-bodied austere palate, fine-grained tannins support tart cherry, cranberry, vanilla and star anise. Give this several more years to unwind and develop. Drink 2013–2033.” – Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, Dec. 2017