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Producer Wine Vintage Publication Date Score Detail
Marchesi Pancrazi Vigna Baragazza Riserva IGT 2016 James Suckling 24/08/2020 93
Verbiage

Ripe strawberries with blue fruit and hints of black tea. It’s full-bodied with chewy tannins and a lively, polished finish. Needs a year or two to soften. Drink after 2022.

Marchesi Pancrazi Monte Ferrato IGT 2018 James Suckling 24/08/2020 91
Verbiage

A pretty pinot noir with dried strawberries and hints of orange peel and earth. Medium-bodied. Fruity, though slightly tannic through the finish. Drink now.

Marchesi Pancrazi Villa di Bagnolo IGT 2018 James Suckling 24/08/2020 92
Verbiage

Attractive red with some pretty ripe berry and light oak character and some smoke undertones. Dried spices as well. It’s medium-bodied with
round tannins and a flavorful finish. Always a fun, thought-provoking pinot from Tuscany. Drink now or hold.

Marchesi Pancrazi Villa di Bagnolo IGT 2016 James Suckling 24/08/2020 91
Verbiage

Blueberries, tea leaves, raspberry cheesecake and dried spices. Fullbodied and spicy for this variety, but at the same time crunchy and taut. Drink now.

Cascina Bongiovanni Arneis Langhe DOC 2019 James Suckling 17/08/2020 90
Verbiage

A bright white with pear, green-apple and stone aromas and flavors. It’s medium-bodied with good fruit and a tangy finish. Drink now.

Cascina Bongiovanni Dolcetto d’Alba DOC 2019 James Suckling 17/08/2020 90
Verbiage

A fruity, tangy dolcetto with purple fruit and hints of orange peel. Medium body. Clean finish. Drink now.

Cascina Bongiovanni Private: Nebbiolo d’Alba DOC 2018 James Suckling 17/08/2020 90
Verbiage

A ripe, juicy red with dried strawberries, peppery spices and green tobacco leaves. Full body, round tannins and a flavorful finish. Richer style of 2018. Drink now.

Cascina Bongiovanni Barolo “Pernanno” DOCG 2016 James Suckling 17/08/2020 93
Verbiage

Aromas of cedar and fresh flowers with ripe fruit underneath. Full-bodied, soft and layered tannins and a long, flavorful finish. Shows lots of new wood, but it will come together beautifully. Drink after 2022.

Cascina Bongiovanni Barolo DOCG 2016 James Suckling 17/08/2020 93
Verbiage

Extremely floral and perfumed with some cool blue fruit for the vintage. Full-bodied with chewy, polished tannins and a compact mouth feel. Tight, refined and structured. Try after 2023.

Barbera d’Alba DOC 2018 James Suckling 17/08/2020 92
Verbiage

A rich, layered red with so much fruit and intensity. Lots of crushed berries, oranges and chocolate powder. Full and layered. Drink or hold.

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