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Vintage	Producer	Product Name	Notes	Source	Score	Sell Sheet	Updated
2015	Lornano	Chianti Classico Gran Selezione	A rich Chianti Classico with a full body of ripe fruit and loads of round tannins. Velvety and flavorful, generous and juicy. Drink or hold.	James Suckling	93		2019-12-03
2015	Marziano Abbona	Ravera Barolo DOCG	Coal smoke and warm stones on the nose, ahead of violets and red cherries. The palate has firm and sleek tannins that curve in a seamless arc, holding rich red-fruit flavors deep into the fresh finish. Try from 2022.	James Suckling	93		2019-12-03
2015	Rocca di Castagnoli	Buriano Cabernet Sauvignon IGT Toscana	Shows lots of pure cabernet character with fresh herbs, red peppers, fresh blackcurrants, cedar and blueberries. Full-bodied and firm with cutting tannins and acidity and a chewy finish. Tight now. Needs time. Drink from 2023.	James Suckling	93		2019-12-03
2016	Nicodemi	Notari D'Abruzzo Montepulciano Teramane DOCG	A characterful nose that packs a punch with dark-cherry liqueur, vanilla, resin and spearmint. Full-bodied with ripe tannins and lots of juicy fruit. Fruit-forward but enjoyable. Drink from 2021.	James Suckling	92		2019-12-03
2016	Lornano	Chianti Classico	A fresh, fruity red with aromas and flavors of dark berries and cherries. Medium to full body, firm, silky tannins and a bright, beautiful finish. Drink or hold.	James Suckling	92		2019-12-03
2017	Rocca di Castagnoli	Chianti Classico DOCG	A pretty Chianti Classico that shows orange rind, pressed violets and citrus. Medium body, fine tannins and a tangy finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink now.	James Suckling	92		2019-12-03
2015	Rocca di Castagnoli	Stielle Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione	The black-cherry and lavender aromas are very pretty here with a medium body, pretty fruit and lightly chewy tannins. Shows depth and richness. Better after 2020.	James Suckling	92		2019-12-03
2013	Verbena	Brunello di Montalcino Riserva	Very attractive aromas of plums, coffee and cedar follow through to a medium body, firm and silky tannins and a flavorful finish. Drink now.	James Suckling	92		2019-12-03
2017	Marziano Abbona	Papa Celso Dolcetto Dogliani DOCG	A very enticing Dogliani with a wide array of forest fruit, such as blackberries and black raspberries. Hints of balsamic. Lovely freshness on the palate, but also enough concentration to carry the finely grained tannins. Drink now.	James Suckling	91		2019-12-03
2014	Verbena	Brunello di Montalcino	A flavorful 2014 with berry, cedar and leather character. Medium body, firm tannins and a medium finish. Evolving quickly, but real for the vintage. Drink now.	James Suckling	90		2019-12-03