I CAMPI VALPOLICELLA RIPASSO 2016 / $35.00
The Ripasso Campo Ciotoli is a wine that doesn't pursue power and opulence, but rather finesse and grip. On the nose, the fruit is ripe and intact, without showing signs of drying, and refreshed by notes of pepper and thyme. In the mouth, acidity and tannins drive a dynamic and crisp palate. Score - 3 Glasses (out of 3). (Gambero Rosso Italian Wines, 2018)
POGGIO AL SOLE, "CASASILIA" GRAN SELEZIONE CHIANTI CLASSICO 2015 / $59.00
This wine gushes with aromas of black and red fruits, mint, chalk, dried herbs and the vanilla and spice of high quality oak, which lead on to a full-bodied, yet velvety, palate with finely detailed tannins. It really pulsates with its energy, mesmerising your palate as it swoops by, culminating in a long and elegant finish. Score - 97. (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2019)
TRIACCA, SAN DOMENICO "SFORZATO DI VALTELLINA" 2015 / $54.00
Roasted fig and plum fruit flavors sport a sweet, smoky overtone of mesquite and spice in this balanced, medium- to full-bodied red. The dense tannins are fine and well-meshed, and accents of grilled thyme and anise linger on the fresh finish. Best from 2021 through 2029. Score - 93. (Alison Napjus, winespectator.com, Nov. 30, 2019)