Tasting note: “Monte Lodoletta”, Amarone della Valpolicella, Dal Forno Romano, 2010

Comments = This wine is a marvel, one of the top vintages from this iconic producer. Its aromas have evolved to become more tertiary and be centered on chocolate, cocoa and liquorice. Complexity, intensity, elegance, sumptuous finish, it’s all there. This wine is close to perfection and has an incredibly interesting aging potential. It is a good investment as wine lovers are seeking this vintage.

Final Grade = A+

Tasting note: Caiarossa, 2019

Comments = A very fine 2019 vintage whose tannic structure suggests very good aging potential. The aromas already present and precise are just waiting to evolve to express their full potential. This wine clearly deserves all the attention of great connoisseurs who will appreciate the expression of the Tuscan terroir in this wine whose perfect acidity comes from this gently sloping vineyard that fully benefits from its orientation and its position in relation to the Mediterranean Sea.

Final Grade = A

Tasting Note: Vigneto Bellavista, Gran Selezione, 2016, Castello di Ama

Comments = This wine offers a beautiful elegance and finesse together with a good body, mouthfeel and a wonderful acidity. The tannins are powerful but not too strong and complete this wine to achieve a balance close to perfection. The finish is long, refined and seducing, centered around black cherry and black plum. This is without any doubt a superb Chianti with a lot of aging potential.

Final Grade = A+

Tasting Note: Ermacora, Pignolo, 2020

Comments = A surprisingly powerful red wine that offers a good balance tannins-aromas with a long complex finish with spicy notes. This wine is really a great occasion to discover a well-made Pignolo wine coming from its region of origin (at a reasonable price given the quality offered.

Final Grade = B+