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Vintage	Producer	Product Name	Notes	Source	Score	Sell Sheet	Updated
2012	Lornano	Chianti Classico Gran Selezione	Lots of dried fruit and spices. Full-bodied, round and juicy. Shows the sunshine of the vintage. Drink now.	James Suckling	92		2019-07-02
2015	Lornano	Chianti Classico	Sensations: its gustatory persuasiveness is rare and harmonious, rst, as an effect of admirable ripeness of the fruit, then effect of great respect in the winemaking process. The acidity that elevates the expressive olfactory note, the tannins, that give the impression of ‑eshy grape, the roundness of ripe berry, that all implies in balanced expressive softness. Then the density, that as the clearness of transformation, reveals the concentration and purity of raw material. A spicy and black blackberry jam, that in a spherical way shines of its best aroma. Absolutely among the best Chianti Classico, chapeau.	Luca Maroni	97		2019-07-02
2018	Perusini	Sauvignon	Light yellow. Showing scents of pear and fresh thyme, the Sauvignon is dense and mineral like on the palate with herbal, almond and orchard fruit notes on the palate. An original wine that hits the happy medium between the green Sauvignons of New Zealand and the riper Sauvignons of California. Rich extract and thick chalky minerals on a lingering finish.	i-Wine Review	90		2019-07-02
2018	Perusini	Ribolla Gialla	Light yellow straw. The Ribolla Gialla is similar to the Pinot Grigio with its pronounced minerality, but it’s a more intense, flavorful wine. Aromas of flowers and herbs give way to flavors of nectarine and peach with a lemon edge. The finish is long and pleasant. A wine that could be paired with a wide range of light fare; excellent with Julia Child chicken breast. Ribolla Gialla is like Picolit another historic variety that is enjoying growing popularity today. It’s commonly made as a sparkling wine.	i-Wine Review	90		2019-07-02
2016	Perusini	Refosco	Dark red. Perhaps Italy’s most under-rated grape, Refosco offers rich flavors and freshness in a relatively low alcohol red. This medium weight wine reveals blackberry and black cherry fruit on the nose and palate with fine, firm tannins on a long finish. A lovely, easy drinking wine with real character. There are many Refosco varieties, but the Refosco del Peduncolo Rosso, named after its red stalk, is especially popular in Friuli. Genetically, it’s the father of the Veneto’s Corvina grape used to make Amarone.	i-Wine Review	91		2019-07-02
2016	Perusini	Etichetta Nera Merlot	Revealing mocha-scented plum and berries on the nose, the Merlot is softly textured on the attack with sweet, expansive fruit flavors and suggestions of mulberry and crushed plum. A medium weight, easy drinking wine with restrained sweetness, velvety tannins, and good length. Aged in French oak.	i-Wine Review	90+		2019-07-02
2011	Perusini	Picolit	Copper-tinged medium dark gold. Showing effusive aromas of dried stone fruit, orange citrus, and acacia, this is a gorgeous sweet wine, creamy and lush on the palate with excellent freshness and bright acidity that easily balances the 169 g/L RS. The palate shows hints of dried apricot, honey, and toasted nuts. An outstanding wine best consumed with a rich, creamy cheese. Partly dried on the vines and partly harvested very late, the Picolit is matured in barriques of oak and acacia. While the Perusini Picolit is sweet, the variety is also used to make dry wines. It’s also used in white blends like Jermann’s Vintage Tunina and Livio Felluga’s Illivio.	i-Wine Review	94		2019-07-02
2015	Rocca di Castagnoli	Stielle Chianti Classico	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		2019-06-27
2016	Nicodemi	Notari Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline 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 in 2021.	James Suckling	92		2019-06-27
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		2019-06-27