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Producer Wine Vintage Publication Date Score Detail
Poderi Einaudi Barolo “Bussia” DOCG 2019 James Suckling 24/06/2023 92
Verbiage

Despite the slightly light color, it’s a perfumed, fresh and pretty red with fine tannins. Medium body. Firm, fresh and fine. Slightly austere at the end. Needs three or four years to soften. Drink after 2026.

Poderi Einaudi Barolo Ludo DOCG 2019 James Suckling 24/06/2023 92
Verbiage

Plenty of dried flowers with spices such as cloves and dried lavender. Strawberry and orange peel. Medium-bodied with firm and racy tannins and a fresh and firm finish. A little tight and lean. Should soften and open with time. Better in 2026.

Poderi Einaudi Barolo “Terlo Vigna Costa Grimaldi” DOCG 2019 James Suckling 24/06/2023 93
Verbiage

Fresh and clean with roses, citrus and orange peel. Medium body, firm and silky tannins and a chewy finish. Needs time to soften. Better after 2026.

Castello di Querceto Cignale Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT 2019 Vinous 23/06/2023 92
Verbiage
Marcarini Barolo Brunate DOCG 2018 James Suckling 22/06/2023 94
Verbiage

Notes of sweet spices, orange peel, red cherries, raspberries and red flowers. Medium-bodied with slightly chewy but ripe tannins framing the vivid red fruit core. Lingering finish. Try after 2026.

Poderi Einaudi Barbaresco DOCG 2020 James Suckling 20/06/2023 93
Verbiage

Attractive aromas of raspberries and cherries with savory herbs, orange peel and forest wood undertones. Juicy and savory with medium body and crunchy tannins and a velvety mouthfeel. Attractive and lightly chewy at the end. Better from 2025.

Marcarini Barolo La Serra DOCG 2019 James Suckling 20/06/2023 95
Verbiage

Vivid aromas of strawberries, oranges and peach skins with some cherries and cedar. Medium body, tight and firm with a fresh and vivid finish. Needs time to soften. Better in 2027.

Marcarini Barolo Del Comune di La Morra DOCG 2019 James Suckling 20/06/2023 93
Verbiage

Perfumed and fresh on the nose with strawberry and cedar aromas as well as some lavender. Medium-bodied with very fine tannins and a bright finish. Delicate yet firm. Better after 2026.

Supremus Supremus Toscana IGT 2018 James Suckling 19/06/2023 92
Verbiage

Sweet red berries with hints of vanilla and floral highlights. Medium-bodied with well-integrated, very fine and vanilla cream-coated tannins and a long, pleasant finish. Sangiovese, merlot and cabernet sauvignon. Drinking nicely now.

Monte Antico Monte Antico Toscana IGT 2019 James Suckling 19/06/2023 91
Verbiage

A super-clean, fruity red with juicy blackcurrant and dark cherry character. Medium-bodied with very fine, fruit-coated tannins and a fresh finish. 85% sangiovese, 10% cabernet sauvignon and 5% merlot. Screw cap. Delicious now.

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