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A singular, exceptional plot at 400 metres elevation on the Castello Nipozzano estate, Montesodi became the first Chianti Rufina 'Cru' in 1974 The wine has a beautifully clear ruby-red colour, and a bouquet redolent of cherries and strawberries, with rosehip, violet, clove and black pepper, and a mellow mature character The elegance and silky-smooth quality of the tannins on the palate is absolutely incredible, and the finish is long and persistent This may be enjoyed immediately and over a decade or longer After painstaking work carried out in the Montesodi vineyard, Sangiovese grapes are hand-harvested into 15 kg crates, and then carefully selected, berry by berry for the most perfectly ripe fruit There is a traditional ageing process - first in large (30 hectolitre) Austrian and French oak barrels, and then in bottle

The 2020 Mosconi is youthful, but this delicious vintage has a gentle, appealing character that enables the wine to be enjoyed now, although it also offers superb cellaring potential With a deep ruby colour and terracotta rim, it is immediately expressive, with fantastic aromas of raspberry, black cherry, cedar, sandalwood, black liquorice, roast chestnut and fallen autumn leaves leaping from the glass In the mouth, it's irresistibly plump, rounded and juicy, although this fleshiness conceals a firm structure of tight tannin and bright acidity This is drinking surprisingly well at a young age, and promises to provide decades of pleasure Now-2046 The Mosconi cru is a cool site - located at 370 metres elevation in Monteforte d Alba

An elegant pale-pink rose, with delicate floral overtones layered with red berry notes Crisp and refreshing, with lovely texture through to an uplifting finish

A light bodied and easy drinking wine full of cherry and raspberry fruit flavours

The dominant fruit character here is fresh strawberries, which is followed by a complex and appealing mix of dried cherry, vanilla, fenugreek, chestnut and mushroom Deep, savoury and concentrated in the mouth, it is broad, rich and full-bodied, yet with fabulous finesse to the tannin Its weight and ripeness are superbly balanced by an excellent impression of freshness The tannin is noticeable at this stage, so this is a wine that would benefit keeping a couple of years before enjoying over a decade or longer

Savoury with red fruit and earthy notes, traditionally styled and gamey Barolo through to a super-dry finish

The nose has the bold character typical of this vintage Among the main descriptors, fruity notes begin with red and black berries, including raspberry, wild strawberry, black cherry, blackcurrant and blackberry These are supported by sweet vanillaand rounded off with balsamic notes, pepper and cinnamon The palate is well-rounded and sumptuously elegant; the alcohol and acidic content balance out perfectly The tannins are smooth and well integrated

Bright, intense ruby red in colour with ripe berry fruits and well-integrated woody aromas, the palate is balanced and the tannins supple, with a long, full finish The Campe vineyard is up the hill from Garretti, in the village of Grinzane Cavour There is very little topsoil here, and the vines are aged seventy years or more, leading to exceptional concentration in the wine

An intense and energetic Barolo, showing finesse yet power with complex floral, fruity, mineral and spicy notes underpinned by firm tannins and an everlasting finish

Classic Barolo showing layers of leather, cloves and liquorice over a silky texture, elegant, long and beautifully balanced

The 2020 Mosconi is youthful, but this delicious vintage has a gentle, appealing character that enables the wine to be enjoyed now, although it also offers superb cellaring potential With a deep ruby colour and terracotta rim, it is immediately expressive, with fantastic aromas of raspberry, black cherry, cedar, sandalwood, black liquorice, roast chestnut and fallen autumn leaves leaping from the glass In the mouth, it's irresistibly plump, rounded and juicy, although this fleshiness conceals a firm structure of tight tannin and bright acidity This is drinking surprisingly well at a young age, and promises to provide decades of pleasure Now-2046 The Mosconi cru is a cool site - located at 370 metres elevation in Monteforte d Alba

This golden-hued Pecorino offers a lovely texture balanced by refreshing minerality, with delicate balsamic and spicy herbal notes layered with vibrant grapefruit and exotic stone fruits

The 2018 Mosconi has an alluringly mature, delicate orangey brick colour The nose is an attractive, aromatic, spiced bouquet of frosted rosehips, strawberries and cream, violin rosin, burnt amber, and high church frankincense On the palate, it's soft, succulent and so ready, with lovely, lithe elegance and irresistibly silken texture It could keep a few years, but it's so utterly delicious now, why wait? Drink 2024-2030 The Mosconi cru is a cool site - located at 370 metres elevation in Monteforte d Alba