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“The nose is warm with fruit, as undertones of old leather and wet bricks both underscore and balance the leading aromas of dried figs, plums and hibiscus. On the palate, a bed of rose petals lightens that fruit depth, but taut tannins and hot acid bring yet more complexity.” — Danielle Callegari, Wine Enthusiast, March 2024

“A firm steak of graphite runs through this wine’s flavors of tarragon-scented black cherry and raspberry. It takes a savory turn with exposure to air, gaining notes of grilled game even as it finishes on a bright note of citrus peel.” – S.J., Wine & Spirits, March 2024

“Initial notes of vanilla and spice recede with exposure to air, revealing delicate rose-petal scents and vibrant red-cherry flavors tinged with orange peel and licorice. With a few years of cellaring, this should reveal additional layers of complexity.” – S.J., Wine & Spirits, March 2024

“A layer of cool graphite underlines supple dark fruit flavors in this rich and warming wine. Hints of thyme and violet brighten the wine as it gains freshness with exposure to air; its firm, ferrous tannins will benefit from a few yeras of cellaring.” – S.J., Wine & Spirits, March 2024

Floral and fragrant on the nose, this enticing red shows a beam of plumped cherry, with hints sandalwood, anise and clove, plus notes of fresh earth and mineral. Framed by creamy tannins and racy acidity, this expands on the palate and lingers on the finish. Drink now through 2029. 100 cases made, 38 cases imported.

“The 2019 Amarone della Valpolicella Conte Gastone entices with a rich mix of crushed black cherries, blood orange and clove, lifted by suggestions of shaved cedar. This flows across the palate in juicy textural waves of ripe wild berry fruits and spices, all enlivened by vibrant acidity. The 2019 finishes crisp and lightly structured, leaving rosy inner florals and hints of lavender to resonate. The Conte Gastone aims to please.” -Eric Guido, Vinous

“Dusty violets, shavings of cedar and mentholated herbs form a spicy bouquet as the 2021 Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso Marchesa Mariabella unfurls in the glass. This opens with a lovely inner sweetness and crisp blackberry fruit, while tactile mineral tones add a crunchy sensation toward the close. It finishes remarkably fresh and with admirable length, leaving a coating of grippy tannins offset by a bump of zesty acidity.” -Eric Guido, Vinous

“The 2021 Cabernet Franc PoggioRaso is a popular choice from coastal Tuscany thanks to the generous texture of the wine and its spicy fruit flavors. There is black fruit, dark cherry, a touch of charred eggplant, spent ember and dusty mineral that square nicely with the easy chalkiness of the accessible tannins.” – Monica Larner, Wine Advocate

“The 2022 Etna Rosso lifts from the glass with a bouquet that mixes savory and sweet: woodland berries, cloves, grilled herbs and wet concrete. This is fruit-focused, with masses of ripe black cherries accentuated by hints of sweet spice as a gentle staining of tannins forms toward the close. The 2022 finishes remarkably fresh, enlivened by a bump of juicy acidity as rosy inner florals gradually taper off. This makes for an excellent introduction to the Pietradolce style.” -Eric Guido, Vinous, Mar. 2024