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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

An elegant, textbook Barolo with black cherry, plum and red berries layered with violet, rose and discreet hints of liquorice underpinned by notes of leather and undergrowth

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

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

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

Exciting, fabulous and absolutely distinctive, this has deeply inviting, fresh yet complex aromas of lemon rind, beeswax and honey; developing into a glorious jamboree of nectarine, apricot, drippingly juicy mango, tangy clementine and even an intimation of caramelised maple syrup Lively, fresh and beguiling, with Tuscan Vermentino's easy charm, it has further layers of richness that sets it apart as a particularly special wine On the palate, orange blossom honey, elderflower, apricot puree and lemon sorbet Beautifully sumptuous, rounded texture, with a brisk, briny brightness that attests to its island origin Miniscule quantities are made from the island's five hectares of vineyard This wine has a unique story - made on Europe's only island prison, Gorgona, by inmates nearing the end of long sentences Frescobaldi agreed to work with the Italian Justice Ministry to help provide prisoners with skills and savings to prepare them for life on the outside Indeed, upon release, a number of Gorgona 'graduates' have chosen a career in vine husbandry or wine production

A supple and elegant Barolo with expressive fruit aromas, spicy overtones and distinctive violet notes through to a liquorice sensation on the long finish

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

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

A supple and elegant Barolo with expressive fruit aromas, spicy overtones and distinctive violet notes through to a liquorice sensation on the long finish

Golden color with bright reflections The nose is fragrant and complex, with hints of tropical fruits, especially lychee, and citrus notes, such as lemon peel, with delicate floral aromas The mouth is harmonious with balanced acidity, combined with intense fruit flavors This wine has good, round body, with a silky texture

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

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

Pleasantly fresh with a bouquet that hints of blackberries, blueberries and raspberries On the palate, balsamic and minty notes balance out beautifully with hints of bergamot and jasmine Spicy notes of clove and vanilla are just around the corner Tertiary aromas of tobacco, cocoa powder and coffee bean are remarkably well-integrated The finish is long and persistent