Vintage Producer Product Name Notes Source Score Sell Sheet Updated
2019 Valderiz Valdehermoso 9 Meses' Roble A red with blueberry, light chocolate and light vanilla. Medium body, fine tannins and a fresh finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink now. James Suckling 90 2020-11-02
2018 Valderiz Valdehermoso' Crianza A very pretty combination of ripe berry and chocolate with some vanilla bean and coffee. Full-bodied with an attractive core of fruit and juicy tannins. Flavorful finish. Drink or hold. James Suckling 92 2020-11-02
2016 Ramirez de la Piscina Reserva 'Seleccion' A solid tempranillo with lovely cherries and berries and hints of toasted oak. Medium to full body, creamy tannins and a flavorful finish. Drink or hold. James Suckling 91 2020-11-02
NV Victoria Ordonez Brut Nature Sparkling Rose 'Las Olas del Melillero' Some attractive peach and strawberry aromas with some lemon and bread-dough undertones. It’s medium-bodied with dryness and style. Light bitterness and bread-dough undertones. Drink now. James Suckling 91 2020-11-02
2018 Rocca di Castagnoli Chianti Classico A tight, bright red with black-cherry, raspberry and orange-peel character. Medium body, fine tannins and a fresh finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold. James Suckling 91 2020-10-27
2017 Rocca di Castagnoli Chianti Classico Riserva 'Poggio a' Frati' Lots of vivid raspberry, blueberry and currant aromas and flavors to this. Really pure fruit. It’s medium-bodied with soft, silky tannins and a fruity finish. Really well done, as always. Drink or hold. James Suckling 94 2020-10-27
2016 Rocca di Castagnoli Stielle Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Crushed blackberries with orange peel, chocolate and hints of walnuts. Medium-to full-bodied with chewy tannins and a flavorful finish. Give it another year or two to soften. Try after 2021. James Suckling 93 2020-10-27
2016 Lornano Chianti Classico Riserva Ripe black-cherry and orange-peel aromas follow through to a medium body with round tannins and a fresh, easy finish. Slightly chewy tannins. Drinkable now, but better in 2022. James Suckling 90 2020-10-27
2017 Lornano Chianti Classico Cherry and berry aromas with hints of walnuts and spices. Medium-bodied with beautiful fruit and undertones of dried mushrooms and wet earth. Drink or hold. James Suckling 92 2020-10-27
2017 Victoria Ordonez Moscatel de Malaga 'Monticara' Lemon pie with some kiwi and lime flavors. It’s medium-bodied with attractive fruit and a fresh finish. Drink now. James Suckling 90 2020-10-27