Italy

93 Points! This red is supple and complex, walking a fine line between fruity and savory, youthful and mature. Cherry, plum, almond, iron, earth and tobacco notes pick up a hint of vanilla as this fades gracefully on the long, lively aftertaste. Prugnolo Gentile and Canaiolo. - Wine Spectator

92 Points! The 2021 Nobile di Montepulciano is a total pleasure on the nose, wafting up with a display of crushed blackberry, wild blueberry, autumnal spice and licorice aromas. This is juicy in style with crisp red and blue fruit tones that swirl across a stream of brisk acidity as nuances of lavender inform the close. The 2021 leaves a gentle tension and subtly grippy tannins that frame the experience quite well, finishing long yet fresh. - Etic Guido, Vinous

93 Points! Bright and focused, this offers aromas of fresh dark and blue fruit, fine herbs, crushed stones and a hint of walnuts. Medium-bodied, a little chewy and well structured, with a firm, juicy profile and a fresh, minerally finish. From biodynamically grown grapes. Vegan. Drink or hold. - JamesSuckling.com

93 Points! Rich nose of dark cherries, blueberries, violets, licorice and moist earth. The medium- to full-bodied palate has a dusty texture and a tightly wound structure with a juicy fruit core. Slightly cedary finish with bitter spices. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold. - JamesSuckling.com

93 Points! The 2021 Desiderio wafts up with a darkly floral blend of wilted violet, chalk dust and wild blueberry scents. It's silken in feel, with crisp wild berry fruit and citrus tones that swirl across a core of salty minerals. This leaves the palate reeling with youthful tension. It's tannic and long yet wonderfully balanced, leaving a resonance of lavender that lingers on.  - Eric Guido, Vinous

93 Points! Pouring a bright red color, 85% of the 2021 Valtellina Superiore Mazer comes from Valgella, the coldest sub-region, and the rest from Inferno, the hottest sub-region. It lifts with notes of orange peel, fresh cranberries, anise, cedar, and incense. Medium-bodied, it has a focused and elegant feel on the palate, with chalky tannins, refreshing acidity, and a savory and mineral-textured finish. A small portion of the grapes are dried, and they use French and Slavonian oak barrels. - Audrey Frick, jebdunnuck.com

97 Points! An orchestra of rosemary, sage and black tea aromatics percolate across the nose and slip into the melt-in-the-mouth chorus of cherry compote which lines the palate. Tightly furled with graphite tannins, smoky acidity and a lingering finish. - Decanter World Wine Awards

93 Points! Vibrant from the first tilt of the glass, the 2021 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva Spelt is impossible to ignore. Blood orange and peppery rose complicate crushed blackberries and sage. This is silky smooth with an elegant wave of ripe red and blue fruits. Clove and dark chocolate notes add a pleasantly bitter tinge toward the close. The 2021 tapers off with fantastic length and a gentle tug of fine tannins, leaving a zesty wild berry concentration that adds youthful poise. This is a great example of oak integration (50% new) and how well it can work when applied properly. - Eric Guido, Vinous

93 Points! Focused with a slightly reductive style, featuring vibrant red and black fruit, subtle spices and perfume. Medium- to full-bodied, it’s firm, crunchy and angular, showing ripe, velvety tannins. Refreshing acidity, juicy and long. Drink or hold. - JamesSuckling.com

93 Points! Overt and fruity, showing subtle roses and violets, red cherries and pomegranate. A hint of licorice and mint enhances complexity, with layered citrus flavors. Medium-bodied, this has crisp tension and firm, velvety tannins that turn dustier in the polished, chewy finish. Drink or hold. - JamesSuckling.com

96 Points! A layered wine with assertive leesy aromas of lemon peel, lemon leaves, spring flowers, green apples and chalky minerality. Silky texture with zesty acidity, a medium body and a bright, savory finish. Good extraction and an amazing white peach aftertaste. Drink or hold. - JamesSuckling.com

93 Points! The 2023 Timorasso is a blend from Vietti's holdings in three distinct zones within the Derthona appellation. Deep, rich and phenolic, the 2023 is a textured, resonant wine. Peach, apricot, chamomile and dried flowers fill out the layers. It's a rich, heady white for the dinner table. Floral and citrus overtones lift the finish. - Antonio Galloni, Vinous

93 Points! The 2021 Chianti Riserva Castelrotto offers a compelling mix of intense fruit and structure. Blue/purplish fruit, lavender, spice, menthol, licorice, graphite and underbrush all run through this mid-weight, classically built Riserva. - Antonio Galloni, Vinous

93 Points! The 2025 Il Rosato mixes vivid nectarine and navel orange with hints of tarragon and sweet smoke to form its compelling bouquet. It's soft textured with a stimulating core of acidity and sour citrus tones to balance, as a saline mineral saturation adds salivating tension toward the close. It tapers off with excellent length and clarity, leaving flinty notes and a lemony concentration that has me looking back to the glass for more. The magic of Nebbiolo Rosato is on full display. - Eric Guido, Vinous

93 Points! The Trediberri 2022 Barolo del Comune di La Morra shows a beautiful quality of fruit, with sweet cherry, redcurrant and a soft, delicate character that is understated to the best effect. Although lighter in color, the wine is lush, supple and unmistakably La Morra in personality, capturing the warmth of this hot, dry vintage with terrific clarity. I especially appreciate the interplay between sweet and savory elements. Produced from a blend of 82% Berri and 18% Rocche dell'Annunziata after the estate elected not to bottle its two single-vineyard Barolos separately, this wine is conceived with drinkability in mind. - Monica Larner, robertparker.com

93 Points! The 2023 Roero is a terrific entry-level offering from Correggia. Sweet red cherry, cedar, sweet pipe tobacco, mint and dried herbs open first. It offers gorgeous mid-palate pliancy and fine balance, both especially of note given the challenges of the growing season. Quite simply, this is reference-point Nebbiolo from Roero. - Antonio Galloni, Vinous

94 Points! The straight 2022 Barbaresco from Produttori del Barbaresco is fragrant and refined, with aromas of blue flower, red berry, citrus and a balsamic whiff of eucalyptus. Surprisingly fresh and juicy for the hot, extremely dry vintage, it boasts flavors of tart red cherry, orange zest and star anise alongside taut, refined tannins that leave some grip on the finish. - Kerin O'Keefe

94 Points! The Produttori del Barbaresco 2022 Barbaresco records a relatively high 15% alcohol content, yet the wine remains happily elegant and poised throughout. Small berry aromas of cassis and wild cherry are framed by expressive floral notes of lilac and earthy iris root, which feel especially vivid in this youthful Nebbiolo. The wine delivers immediate depth and finesse, balancing the natural richness of the warm vintage with the precision and freshness that define the cooperative's style. Fermented in stainless steel and aged in large oak botti, this release shows impressive harmony and varietal purity... - Monica Larner, robertparker.com

94 Points! Bright and overtly fruity, this is full of intoxicating violets, cinnamon, blood oranges and black cherries, expressing mint and balsamic depth. Full-bodied with a soft, smooth attack, dusty yet velvety tannins and brilliant acidity. The chocolaty finish shows licorice and a mouth-coating texture. Delicious and balanced. Drink or hold. - JamesSuckling.com

93 Points! The 2022 Barbaresco is a pretty rich, heady wine. Dark cherry/plum fruit, cloves, licorice and mocha build as the 2022 shows off its considerable depth. This is one of the few 2022s that is quite resonant texturally. The aromatics could be more lifted and the tannins could use a bit more polish, but those qualities were next to impossible to come by in 2022. The inclusion of some juice from Riserva lots is a great help. All things considered, this is a stellar showing. - Antonio Galloni, Vinous

93 Points! Though not that expressive today, this red is saturated with cherry, earth and iron flavors, accented with mint and rosemary. Firmly built, this persists on the aftertaste, with fresh cherry and berry notes. - Wine Spectator

94 Points! A red that is extremely polished and refined with blackberry and cherry character. Hints of cedar and dried flowers. Medium body. Juicy fruit. - JamesSuckling.com

93 Points! The 2013 Mix 36 is a clever mono-varietal expression of Sangiovese made from 36 distinct biotypes of the grape, 18 of which are exclusive to the Fonterutoli estate. The vines are 11 years old and harvest started on October 10th this vintage. The fruit is balanced and linear with red cherry, spice, dried blueberry and tobacco. It shows medium density and impressive persistence. - Monica Larner, robertparker.com

93 Points! Attractive aromas of waxy lemons, sliced apples and savory herbs lead to a medium- to full-bodied palate that is layered and textured, showcasing a sleek, lightly oily mouthfeel and vibrant acidity. Flavorful and persistent, it balances richness with elegance. Drink or hold. - JamesSuckling.com

93 Points! Supple and harmonious, this red delivers cherry, raspberry, rose and mineral flavors on an elegant frame. Balanced and fresh, with a lingering aftertaste echoing the fruit and mineral elements. - Wine Spectator

93 Points! Minerally and detailed, with wet stones, graphite, dark cherries, blackcurrants, licorice, cocoa and black olives on the nose. Compact and seamless on the palate, with firm tannins and a dusty texture that leaves a chalky, minerally impression. Focused and balanced. Drink or hold. - JamesSuckling.com

93 Points! Coffee, dried flowers, prunes and dried cranberries on the nose of this ripe red. It’s rich, spicy and dense, with a full body and chewy tannins. Big and concentrated wine. - JamesSuckling.com