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93 points
2016 Bruno Giacosa Barolo DOCG
Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator, November 2020
“A ripe style, delivering macerated plum, cherry, mineral and tea aromas and flavors allied to a steely structure, this is linear in profile, with vibrant acidity and a lingering aftertaste of sweet fruit. Best from 2023 through 2042. 250 cases imported.”
93 points
2017 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Asili
Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator, November 2020
“A focused, racy style, brimming with strawberry, cherry and mineral flavors. Elegant and balanced, with floral touches and a lingering aftertaste. The firm, integrated structure will allow this red to evolve gracefully. Best from 2023 through 2042. 185 cases imported.”
92 points
2017 Bruno Giacosa Barolo DOCG
Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator, January 2022
“Taut and elegant, with mulled plum and cherry flavors shaded by spice, tar and chocolate. Offers dusty, integrated tannins, and plays out slowly on the long finish. Best from 2024 through 2038. 95 cases imported. ”
90 points
2019 Bruno Giacosa Nebbiolo d'Alba Vigna Valmaggiore
Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator, November 2021
“This is rich and round, boasting plum, cherry, iron and tea flavors, backed by a dense matrix of refined tannins. Ends moderately long. Drink now through 2028. 300 cases imported.”
94 points
2014 Bruno Giacosa Barolo Falletto Vigna Le Rocche Riserva
Antonio Galloni, Vinous, January 2021
“The 2014 Barolo Riserva Falletto Vigna Le Rocche is a very pretty wine. Gentle and lilting in the glass, the Riserva is decidedly understated in this vintage. Sweet red cherry, mint, blood orange, spice and rose petal all open with time in the glass. In 2014, the Rocche is a mid-weight wine. It can't match the towering depth of the vintages like 1999, 2001 or 2004, but it is very nicely done and certainly a step forward. Time in the glass brings out exotic spice and citrus notes to round things out.”
93 points
2016 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Rabajà
Antonio Galloni, Vinous, February 2022
“The 2016 Barbaresco Rabajà is very nicely done. It offers up an enticing mélange of dark-fleshed fruit, spice, licorice, sage, tobacco and menthol, all in a relatively mid-weight, light style for this site. The 2016 won't make Giacosa fans forget about the 2001 or 2004, but it is certainly very nicely balanced. Overall, the 2016 is a bit light for Rabajà, but attractive if taken on its own terms. It should drink well for another decade or so.”
93 points
2014 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Asili Riserva
Antonio Galloni, Vinous, February 2022
“The 2014 Barbaresco Riserva Asili is soft, layered and seductive, as wines from this site tend to be. Silky tannins and lifted aromatics lend finesse to this inviting Barbaresco from Giacosa. All the elements are very nicely balanced. I very much like elegance here, even if the inner sweetness Bruno Giacosa prized so much in his wines when he was alive, never materializes.”
92 points
2016 Bruno Giacosa Barolo Falletto
Antonio Galloni, Vinous, January 2021
“The 2016 Barolo is a pleasant, easygoing Barolo to drink over the next decade or so. Sweet dried cherry, leather, spice, orange peel, menthol, licorice and dried flowers are all laced together in this attractive, mid-weight Barolo from Giacosa. I suggest opening the 2016 well in advance, as it opens up beautifully with a few hours of air. This is a gorgeous wine in its peer group.”
91 points
2019 Donnafugata SurSur
James Suckling, James Suckling, December 2020
“Sliced apple, nectarine, lime curd and zest on the nose. It’s medium-bodied with pretty acidity and flavors of ripe stone fruit, interlaced with hazelnut notes. Drink now.”
88+ points
2017 Donnafugata Bell'Assai
Monica Larner, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, December 2018
“I love the irresistibly light and breezy Frappato grape. This is my first taste of an expression made by Donnafugata. The 2017 Sicilia Vittoria Frappato Bell'Assai delivers loads of fruity freshness with wild raspberry and blueberry at the front. The wine offers mid-weight concentration and plenty of vibrant energy. I can't imagine a better pairing partner for pizza night.”
90 points
2018 Donnafugata Bell'Assai
Kerin O'Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, February 2021
“Bright and savory, this fragrant red has enticing aromas of wild red berry, rose and dark spice. On the lithe, juicy palate, supple tannins and fresh acidity accompany crushed strawberry and star anise. Drink through 2021.”
90 points
2017 Donnafugata Bell'Assai
Kerin O'Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, February 2019
92 points
2018 Donnafugata Bell'Assai
James Suckling, James Suckling, December 2020
“A medium-bodied red with aromas and flavors of fresh strawberries, raspberries, dried lavender and spices. Some smokiness, too. Elegant and refined with sleek tannins and a tight finish. Drink from 2021.”
92 points
2017 Donnafugata Bell'Assai
James Suckling, James Suckling, June 2019
“Lovely frappato with baked strawberry and cherry aromas. Delicious combination of dried fruit and light tannins that give it a nice contrast in style. Drink now.”
90 points
2017 Donnafugata Bell'Assai
Ian D'Agata, Vinous, August 2019
“Medium pale red. Perfumed nose of floral red berries, geranium and violet. Juicy and saline, with a savory twist to the red berry and floral flavors. Closes long with lively acidity and a stony edge.”
92 points
2018 Donnafugata Sul Vulcano Etna Bianco
Monica Larner, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, October 2021
“From Donnafugata’s relatively new winery on Mount Etna, the 2018 Etna Bianco Sul Vulcano shows mineral notes or crushed rock and volcanic ash that are delicately interwoven with white peach and Anjou pear. That characteristic sweet versus salty side to Carricante is one of the most enduring and charming traits of this promising white grape. It's a classic appetizer wine for steamed clams and mussels.”
88 points
2018 Donnafugata Sul Vulcano Etna Bianco
Kerin O'Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, October 2021
“Subdued aromas suggesting toasted nuts and yellow apple skin form the subtle nose. The aromas follow on the lean, crisp palate along with hints of Meyer lemon and saline. ”
93 points
2015 Donnafugata Tancredi
Stephanie Johnson, Wine & Spirits, May 2019
“Year's Best Sicilian Wines”
93 points
2016 Donnafugata Tancredi
Monica Larner, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, October 2019
“Donnafugata's Tancredi is one of Sicily's most popular red wines, and it's easy to see why. The 2016 Tancredi is rich and soft at the same time, with a very pleasing texture that caresses the palate with dark fruit, spice and plum. The wine is mostly a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Nero d'Avola, although some Tannat and other grapes are thrown in. It ages in oak for 14 months. This is a complete effort that boasts thick layering and volume. Some 89,000 bottles were made.”