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Vintage	Producer	Product Name	Notes	Source	Score	Sell Sheet	Updated
2018	Mas d'En Gil	Coma Alta'	The characterful, expressive and elegant single-vineyard white 2018 Coma Alta comes from a plot of barely one hectare of Garnacha Blanca that was planted in 2000 on clay and limestone soils and harvested early to keep good acidity. This is fresh and varietal with generous waxy apples, plenty of dried flowers, herbs and smoky and spicy notes from 50% of the volume spending nine months in 500-liter barrels. 3,968 bottles were filled in June 2019.	Wine Advocate	94		2022-10-05
2017	Mas d'En Gil	Coma Blanca Vinyes Velles'	The smoky and ashy 2017 Coma Blanca was produced with a blend of 60% Macabeo and 40% Garnacha Blanca from four plots of old vines on their property, now labeled as Vi de Finca Qualificada, the single-vineyard category from Priorat. It fermented in stainless steel and matured in 500-liter French and Austrian oak barrels for nine months. It's ripe and heady with 15% alcohol, powerful and Mediterranean with pungent flavors and a dry finish. 2,428 bottles were filled in May 2018.	Wine Advocate	94		2022-10-05
2016	Mas d'En Gil	Clos Fontà Vinyes Velles'	Even more impressive than the Coma Vella was the 2016 Clos Fontà, from one of their finest vintages ever. It has the character of the dusty roads from Priorat, the decayed slate and the Mediterranean forest, a polished palate with abundant fine-grained tannins, lively acidity and great balance. This should continue developing in bottle for a long time. This blend of 60% Garnacha and 40% Cariñena produced 7,518 bottles that were filled in May 2018 after maturing in barrel and foudre for 14 months.	Wine Advocate	96		2022-10-05
2016	Mas d'En Gil	Coma Vella'	2016 was a very good overall vintage in Priorat, and for Mas d'en Gil, it was considered exceptional. They are releasing their two top reds from this vintage, starting with the expressive, powerful, mature and polished 2016 Coma Vella, which is very harmonious and shows developed aromas and subtle flavors. It has the rusticity of Priorat and the elegance of the balanced vintages with time in bottle.	Wine Advocate	94		2022-10-05
2018	Andrea Oberto	Barolo	Some rich berry and mild-spice character. Medium-bodied with slightly chewy tannin that emerges at the end. A bit heady, but should drink well from 2024.	James Suckling	91		2022-10-03
2018	Andrea Oberto	Barolo Rocche dell'Annunziata	Intense, medium-bodied Barolo with a prominent, cedary edge to the red berries. The tannins are fine and firm up the finish slightly. Spicy throughout. Lightly firm, tasty and racy. The substance is there, but needs time to expand in all directions. Try from 2024.	James Suckling	92		2022-10-03
2016	Punset	Barbaresco Basarin Riserva	Beautiful aromas of crushed wild strawberry, tangerine, black olives, lead pencil, and shiitake mushroom. Full-bodied with firm and polished tannins that run the length of the wine. Just opening now. Drink or hold.	James Suckling	94		2022-10-03
2015	Punset	Barbaresco Riserva 'Campo Quadro'	Ripe plums, ripe strawberries with some vanilla and cedar. Full-bodied with chewy tannins. Wood comes through still. A structured and big wine. Plenty of fruit at the end. Try after 2025.	James Suckling	93		2022-10-03
2016	La Fiorita	Brunello di Montalcino Riserva	A single vineyard expression from Pian Bossolino, La Fiorita’s Riserva was picked on 10 October. It comes across as very ripe in its aromas of wild black cherry and exotically spiced plum. Traces of smoke interject. There is a stony undertow on the mid-palate countering the boisterous mix of red and black fruit. A full-bodied, southern Brunello, this is well-proportioned and elegant in tannins. It finishes delectably sappy. Among the many overhauls this estate has made in the last few years, La Fiorita began working with renowned consultant Maurizio Castelli in 2016.	Decanter	94		2022-09-27
2016	La Fiorita	Brunello di Montalcino 'Fiore di NO'	We wanted to make a selection of our grapes.' No = Natalie Oliveros. This is a blend of all their three vineyards. Deep lustrous ruby. Huge nose of cherry with gentle, complex oak notes. Rich yet compact and with perfectly integrated acidity. This is big, but not brutal. Long, lush and juicy with a tannic kick on the finish and hints of gingerbread. Youthful sweetness indicates this needs more time in bottle.	Jancis Robinson	17		2022-09-27