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ACCOLADE RESULTS
96 points
2020 Bibi Graetz Colore Rosso
Monica Larner, Wine Advocate, June 2022
“The Bibi Graetz 2020 Colore is a pure expression of Sangiovese all sourced from old vines that are carefully selected in various parts of Tuscany. Much of the fruit comes from a high elevation and cool site in Lamole, or from 70-year-old vines in Bagno a Ripoli or Vincigliata near Fiesole. A small percentage of old vines in Olmo is also used. Bibi has a preference for old vines, and you can taste the lovely depth and complexity that comes through in the Colore. Compared to his other wine Testamatta, this wine has seen fewer stylistic changes over the years, and the goal has always been elegance and finesse. Colore boasts a pretty luminous quality with dark fruit aromas and wild berry. There are hints of licorice and mint as well. Mineral flavors and bright acidity are what set Colore apart.”
95 points
2020 Bibi Graetz Testamatta Rosso
Monica Larner, Wine Advocate, June 2022
“Bibi Graetz has long been tinkering with his formula for this wine, and this vintage represents a new chapter. The 2020 Testamatta is a blend of Sangiovese from old and new vines, with a priority on cooler growing conditions (and even a few northern exposures). In the wake of climate change, and in the pursuit of elegance, Bibi is changing his approach. He also has a new vineyard property near Fiesole, and the introduction of these grapes (from a breezy, high-elevation site) are what gives Testamatta its beautiful clarity, sharpness and lifted bouquet. The new Fiesole fruit makes up about 30% to 35% of this wine. The results are vibrant, transparent and fresh both in terms of acidity and aromatic intensity. This is a wine in transformation and a wine to watch.”
94 points
2018 Bruno Giacosa Barolo DOCG
James Suckling, James Suckling, October 2022
“A fine and pretty Barolo with plenty of strawberry and mushroom character. White truffle, too. It’s medium-to full-bodied and creamy with medium, round tannins. Delicious now and will improve nicely.”
94 points
2020 Bibi Graetz Testamatta Rosso
James Suckling, James Suckling, July 2022
“Beautiful, fresh aromas of sour cherries, orange peel and lemon bush. Medium-bodied with firm, racy acidity and ultra-fine tannins that add brightness and energy to the wine. This is definitely following the new wave of crunchy, vivid Tuscany sangioveses, which emphasize drinkability and transparency. Lighter than past vintages. Drink now or hold.”
93 points
2018 Donnafugata Tancredi Dolce&Gabbana
James Suckling, James Suckling, August 2022
“This has aromas of blackberries, lemons, peppercorns, dried sage, smoke, grilled porcini mushrooms, toffee and mocha. It’s medium-to full-bodied with ripe, polished tannins. Velvety and layered, with a lengthy and flavorful finish. Drink or hold.”
93 points
2018 Ricasoli Rocca Guicciarda Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
James Suckling, James Suckling, May 2021
“This is extremely fresh and perfumed with flowers, orange peel, cherries and hints of walnuts and Chinese spice. Some dried flowers, too. Medium-bodied with a very tight palate and ultra fine tannins that are polished and firm. Racy and long. Very structured and serious. Nice bitter citrus in the aftertaste. Better after 2022.”
93 points
2015 Ricasoli Rocca Guicciarda Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator, December 2018
“This red combines a ray of pure cherry with coffee, spice, wild herb and tobacco flavors in a seamless way, while sanguine and iron elements chime in on the finish. Balanced and elegant, with a lingering, complex aftertaste. Drink now through 2035. 1,500 cases imported. -BS”
92 points
2019 Bibi Graetz Colore Rosso
Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator, September 2022
“This red blossoms with air, revealing cherry, currant, earth and spice matched to an elegant frame. Balanced and fresh, with a firm, persistent finish that evokes fruit, mineral and savory notes. Decant now. Drink now through 2028. 2,000 cases made, 250 cases imported.”
92 points
2017 Ricasoli Rocca Guicciarda Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
Nick Stock, James Suckling, July 2020
“A ripe, layered red with plum, walnut, flower and light peanut undertones. Medium body, fine tannins and a creamy, polished finish. A beauty already. Drink now.”
91 points
2021 Donnafugata Bell'Assai
James Suckling, James Suckling, August 2022
“Bright and juicy red with aromas of wild strawberries, cherries, button mushrooms and orange zest. It’s medium-bodied with supple tannins and fresh acidity. Fun and delicious. Drink now.”
91 points
2018 Donnafugata Tancredi Dolce&Gabbana
Eric Guido, Vinous, July 2022
“The 2018 Tancredi Dolce & Gabbana is a deep purple color in the glass, with a dark and moody mix of plum sauce, black currants, grilled herbs and balsamic spice. It's silky-smooth and elegant with medium-bodied weight, getting depths of black and red wild berry fruits, hints of sour citrus and mocha. Fine tannins are left to linger through the incredibly long and lightly structured finale, as inner violet florals and hints of salted licorice taper off. The Tancredi is primarily composed of Cabernet Sauvignon, Ner d'Avla and Tannat, and it is refined for a year in new barriques. It's a very pretty, yet deep, wine that needs a bit of cellaring to come fully into focus.”
91 points
2017 Donnafugata Tancredi Dolce&Gabbana
Alison Napjus, Wine Spectator, May 2022
“Rich hints of toast and mocha underscore the crème de cassis, fig cake and cigar box notes on display in this harmonious medium- to full-bodied red. The tannins are dense yet well-meshed, emerging on the mineral-laced finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Nero d'Avola and Tannat. ”
91 points
2020 Donnafugata SurSur
Kerin O'Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, December 2021
“Editor's Choice. This bright, savory white shows why Grillo is so popular right now. It opens with heady scents of white spring blossom, white stone fruit and wild Mediterranan herb. Crisp and tangy, the incredibly enjoyable palate doles out juicy white peach, cantaloupe and saline mineral notes.”
90 points
2019 Bibi Graetz Testamatta Rosso
Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator, September 2022
“A sleek, well-delineated red, delivering cherry and raspberry flavors on an elegant frame. Fresh, and builds nicely on the mineral- and floral-laced finish. Drink now through 2028. 10,000 cases made, 2,500 cases imported. ”
90 points
2021 Donnafugata SurSur
Kerin O'Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, August 2022
“This pretty white has aromas recalling beeswax, spring blossom and a whiff of sea breeze. The fresh, savory palate offers juicy white peach, honeydew melon and a saline mineral note”
90 points
2021 Donnafugata SurSur
James Suckling, James Suckling, August 2022
“Sliced pears, green apples, lemons and fresh basil on the nose. Juicy and crisp with medium body and a fresh finish. Drink now.”