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Vintage	Producer	Product Name	Notes	Source	Score	Sell Sheet	Updated
2016	La Fiorita	Brunello di Montalcino Riserva	This cherry- and raspberry-flavored red is underlined by a saline note, with floral, eucalyptus, thyme and tobacco notes joining the party as everything plays out on the lingering, tightly wound finish. Shows energy and finds balance in the end. Best from 2026 through 2043. 266 cases made, 130 cases imported.	Wine Spectator	95		2022-08-15
2016	La Fiorita	Brunello di Montalcino Riserva	Sweet berries and cherries with orange peel and hints of sandalwood. Medium to full body with firm, integrated tannins and a fresh, vivid finish. Firm tannins, but together and so delicious already. Give this two or three years to come around even more. Try after 2023.	James Suckling	95		2022-08-15
2016	La Fiorita	Brunello di Montalcino Riserva	La Fiorita's 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva leaves a lasting impression that is due to the purity and the depth of aromas in part but is also due to the very high 15% alcohol. A little less alcoholic heat would be more conducive to the delicate and lifted aromas of Sangiovese. Fruit for the Riserva comes solely from the Pian Bossolino vineyard. This wine is instead all about brawn and muscle; as a result, you're best off serving it with a creamy dish like steak smothered in mushroom sauce. A mere 3,200 bottles are hitting the market now.	Wine Advocate	93		2022-08-15
2016	La Fiorita	Brunello di Montalcino Riserva	Crushed stone, exotic spices, roses and strawberries create an alluring bouquet as the 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva blossoms in the glass. It soothes with silky textures and dark ripe fruits, lifted by bright acidity and minty herbal tones. The tannic structure comes through in the finale, clenching the palate rm with youthful poise, while leaving hints of plum under an air of violet-tinged orals. Though it’s tightly wound, only a few years of cellaring should be necessary to enjoy the 2016 Riserva to its full effect.	Vinous	92		2022-08-15
2016	La Fiorita	Brunello di Montalcino 'Fiore di NO'	Fiore di No is sourced from two vineyards, Pian Bossolino, and Poggio al Sole, from which it is only produced in the best vintage. The 2016 Fiore di No Brunello has more savory aromatics of cherry pit, fresh Mediterranean herbs, anise, and cedar. The palate has a balanced and firm structure that is forward with ripe red plum, fresh tobacco, and balsamic, giving way to building tannins and warming spice. Allow 2-4 years in cellar and enjoy 2023-2032.	Jeb Dunnuck	93		2022-08-15
2020	Pietro Caciorgna	Etna Rosso 'Guardoilvento'	A rather inviting nose of black cherries, ripe strawberries, black olives, dried flowers and sage. Medium-to full-bodied with fine, slightly tense tannins. There’s richness to the fruit here, but it is not overdone and rather fine-tuned. Pine comes through. Layered, balanced and delicious. Best after 2025	James Suckling	96		2022-08-12
2021	Pietro Caciorgna	Etna Bianco 'Guardoilvento'	A mineral, subtly smoky white with aromas of flint, ash, dried lemon, grilled pineapple, herbs and desiccated coconut. Richly flavorful, yet tightly wound, crisp and vibrant, with a creamy texture. Very long and intense. Lots going on. Drink or hold.	James Suckling	95		2022-08-12
2021	Pietro Caciorgna	Etna Rosso 'Ciaurìa'	Aromas of basil, tarragon, baked strawberry, raspberry and hibiscus. Medium-bodied with fine, slightly tense tannins. Steely character to the fruit on the palate, with a bit more spice coming through towards the finish. Better after 2025.	James Suckling	93		2022-08-12
2018	Perusini	Colli Orientali del Friuli Merlot ‘Etichetta Nera’	The 2018 Merlot is smoky and intense, pulling you close with black currants, sage and crushed ashen stone. A lifting florality develops in the glass with time. This is a round and pliant expression, with masses of red and blue berries contrasted by brisk acids and penetrating spice that adds a more tactile feel toward the close. It tapers off long and lightly structured, leaving violet and lavender to linger. Give the 2018 a short stay in the cellar to come fully into focus. It’s a beauty.	Vinous	93		2022-08-11
2018	Perusini	Refosco Colli Orientali del Friuli	The 2018 Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso is deep and darkly alluring, with black currants complemented by violet florals, hints of sage and mint. This is silky in texture, with ripe red and black wild berries complemented by sweet spices, all energized by zesty acidity. It leaves a coating of sweet liquid florals, ripe blackberries and hints of vanillin oak, while tapering off long and lightly tannic. What the 2018 lacks in power it makes up for with lovely concentration and sheer drinkability. That said, this will enjoy a lovely evolution over the next decade or more.	Vinous	93		2022-08-11