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Producer Wine Vintage Publication Date Score Detail
Bucci Verdicchio Classico Riserva Villa Bucci DOC 2014 James Suckling 21/11/2016 92
Verbiage

“Another excellent verdicchio with sliced-cooked-pear, apple and honey aromas. Medium to full body, a creamy texture and a fresh finish. Drink now.” – James Suckling, Nov. 2016

Bucci Verdicchio Classico dei Castelli di Jesi DOC 2015 James Suckling 21/11/2016 88
Verbiage

“Some almond and lemon character plus hints of melon. Medium to full body. Straightforward. Drink now.” – James Suckling, Nov. 2016

Pietradolce Archineri Etna Rosso DOC 2014 James Suckling 21/11/2016 93
Verbiage

“Complex aromas of ripe strawberries and dried lemons plus hints of black tea. Medium body, fine and silky tannins and bright acidity. Long and flavorful. A beauty. Drink or hold.” – James Suckling, Nov. 2016

Pietradolce Etna Rosso Contrada Rampante DOC 2014 James Suckling 21/11/2016 93
Verbiage

“A bright and fruity red with sliced-plum, strawberry and lemon aromas and flavors. Medium body, a solid core of fruit and a lively and intense finish. An energy to this wine. Drink now.” – James Suckling, Nov. 2016

Pietradolce Etna Rosso Barbagalli DOC 2013 James Suckling 21/11/2016 95
Verbiage

“Love the rich aromas of dried fruits (like dried strawberries). Hints of cedar and sandalwood as well. Full-bodied, layered and tannic with fantastic depth and intensity. Needs two or three years to soften. Beautiful wine. From vines planted on Etna hillsides 80 to 100 years ago! Try in 2020.” – James Suckling, Nov. 2016

2013 James Suckling 21/11/2016 91
Verbiage

“Very floral and fresh nose here that opens to a medium body, firm tannins and a lightly chewy tannic finish. Drink or hold.” – James Suckling, Nov. 2016

2012 James Suckling 21/11/2016 93
Verbiage

“Aromas of dried flowers, spice, earth and dried fruits. Orange peel undertones. Full body, ripe fruit and chewy tannins, yet a ripeness of fruit at the finish. Fun to drink now already.” – James Suckling, Nov. 2016

2013 James Suckling 21/11/2016 92
Verbiage

“Aromas of blueberry and flower up to a full body, velvety tannins and a delicious finish. Lovely chocolate undertone. A little light on the finish. Drink or hold.” – James Suckling, Nov. 2016

Hauner Salina Rosso Antonello IGT Salina 2012 James Suckling 21/11/2016 91
Verbiage

“This shows lots of ripe-fruit and jam character, yet there is an underlying form and tension to this. Full body and a flavorful finish. Drink now.” – James Suckling, Nov. 2016

Hauner Salina Bianco IGT Salina 2015 James Suckling 21/11/2016 91
Verbiage

“Aromas of pear skin and sliced apples follow through to a full body, bright acidity and a long and flavorful finish. A pretty, volcanic-island wine. Drink now.” – James Suckling, Nov. 2016

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