| 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 |