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This is more vibrant and fruit-forward offering notes of dark cherries, wild berries, spices and dried flowers. Hints of bark, too. Medium-bodied. Firm but refined and polished with a juicy center palate that leads to a linear, lightly chewy finish. Try after 2027.

This is a more caressing expression with pretty aromas of dried rose petal, chocolate orange, tile, cranberry and wet herbs. It’s full-bodied, with creamy tannins surrounding the fruit. Lovely texture. Drink from 2027.

Cranberries, rose hips, and tangerine peel followed by thyme, almonds, and a touch of dried meats. Medium-bodied, fine-grained tannins and refreshing acidity. Nice balance and tension with good drinkability here. Drink or hold. Screw cap.

Cranberries, rose hips, and tangerine peel followed by thyme, almonds, and a touch of dried meats. Medium-bodied, fine-grained tannins and refreshing acidity. Nice balance and tension with good drinkability here. Drink or hold. Screw cap.

A mix of dark and red fruits followed by tree bark, rosemary, bitter nuts, and dried red flowers. Medium-bodied with firm tannins and refreshing acidity. A zesty and succulent wine with balance and structure. Drink or hold.

“The nose is herbaceous, metallic and slightly earthy, with notes of pepper, pencil shavings, fennel, balsamic and soil shining above a fruity undertone. On the palate, cherry, plum and orange trees sprout from a continued earthiness, which is emphasized by dusty tannins, while lightly crackling acid provides balance.” — Danielle Callegari, Wine Enthusiast

“Dusty and floral, the 2019 Brunello di Montalcino opens with a perfumed blend of dried roses,  cherries, mint and lavender candies. It’s elegant and seamlessly silky on the palate, enveloping the senses with ripe red berry fruits contrasted by a bitter clove tinge. A core of brisk acidity maintains a lovely balance as a web of fine tannins saturates the palate, and a pleasantly chewy sensation remains. The 2019 is classic to the core. ” -Eric Gaudio, Vinous

“The nose is a succulent balance of fruit and meat, with dark chocolate tying notes of black cherry and blackberry to savory undertones of pepper and graphite. On the palate, flintiness, bright acid and taut, dusty tannins frame the enduring dark fruit and dark chocolate.” — Danielle Callegari, Wine Enthusiast

“Made with old vine Carricante that are between 100-120 years old and situated 850m above sea level, the 2022 Pietradolce Archineri Bianco is all about elegance. It opens with delicate, alluring scents recalling lychee, Spanish broom and white stone fruit. On the vibrant palate, tangy saline mineral notes accompany ripe yellow pear and peach pit. Drink through 2028. Abv: 13%” -Kerin O’Keefe December 2023 ©kerinokeefe.com

“The 2019 Brut Franciacorta Milledì is smoky and mineral in style, blending stone dust with savory herb and young peach aromas. It sweeps across the palate with a massaging bead of fine bubbles as ripe orchard fruits swirl across a stream of brisk acidity. Pretty inner florals resonate as the 2019 finishes with admirable length and youthful tension, leaving suggestions of citrus-tinge nectarine to fade slowly. Frankly stated, this over-delivers.” -Eric Gudio