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Vinous (91)
Renieri 2010 Brunello di Montalcino is a pretty, fruit-driven wine to drink now and over the next decade. Sweet red cherry, plum, earthiness, rose petal, savory herb and game notes add nuance in a translucent, expressive Brunello with good overall complexity and balance.HK$995.00 -
Vinous (91)
A powerful, authoritative wine, Renieri's 2011 Brunello di Montalcino possesses terrific depth and overall intensity. Sweet red cherries, mint and dried herbs open up first, followed by expressive floral notes that add attractive aromatic overtones as the wine continues to open up. The 2011 is both deep yet also medium in body, with a layered feel that only adds to its considerable appeal. This is a strong showing from Renieri and proprietor Marco Bacci.HK$2,565.00 -
James Suckling (100)
Earthy aromas of bark, sand, truffles, graphite, rust, terracotta and sandalwood rise up from the deep with Burgundian poise; fruitier orange zest and preserved lemons glimmer in their wake, while riper incense and tar lurk in this dense forest of aromas. Physics itself gives way as the line between reduction and oxidation is blurred. There’s such richness to the center palate, but the fruit there is vivacious and elegant, swaddled in robust but generous tannins that breach the outermost reaches of the mouth. The finish is hauntingly long, the after effects of the acidity unworldly. This is certainly in a quiet, reserved stage of evolution, and will need time to fully mature in bottle. Drink in 2025.HK$3,530.00 -
James Suckling (100)
A young Brunello with precision and complexity showing violets, blackberries, bramble berries, tea leaf and minerals. Stone undertones, too. Full body, a compressed palate and firm and velvety tannins. Powerful and long. Truly fantastic. Breathtaking. Better in 2018.HK$12,155.00 -
Vinous (88)
The 2011 Chianti Classico is intense, deep, rich and layered, the 2011 graces the palate with concentrated sweet dark fruit. The style is deep exuberant but also nicely balanced. Dark red cherries, plums and smoke all meld together in the supple, inviting finish. Overall, the 2011 is a very pretty wine with plenty to offer, especially in the near term. Dark red cherries, plums, lavender and smoke all meld into the inviting finish.HK$890.00 -
The Renzo Marinai Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2010 is a product of meticulous wine-making artistry, nestled in the heart of Tuscany's revered Chianti Classico region. Created by the renowned winemaker, Renzo Marinai, this distinctive vintage displays the timeless elegance synonymous with Gran Selezione wines. Made from carefully hand-harvested Sangiovese grapes grown on organically-certified vineyards, the Renzo Marinai Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2010 demonstrates a commitment to traditional viticulture and the terroir's integrity. Its eighteen-month ageing process in French oak barriques produces a layered complexity, balancing rich, ripe fruit notes with a delicate spiciness and robust tannic structure. This wine encapsulates the timeless charm of the Chianti Classico region, a deep, ruby-red hue that hints at its intensity, full-bodied character, and velvety finish. The Renzo Marinai Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2010 is not merely a vintage; it is a testament to the exquisite craft of Italian winemaking.
HK$2,440.00 -
The Revello Barolo 1996, one of Italy's legendary vegation, is a lustrous Nebbiolo wine from the esteemed Piedmont region. Marziano Revello, its celebrated winemaker, meticulously ages the wine in oak barrels for 24 months, infusing it with an enchanting blend of depth, complexity, and elegance. This wine boasts dynamic notes of ripe red fruit, worn leather, and richly aromatic spices, exuding the mellow maturity of its age.
Revello, highly recognized for their attention to terroir expression and environmental responsibility, uses grape clusters handpicked from the prestigious Lazzarito, Rocche dell'Annunziata and Fiasco vineyards. Owned by brothers Enzo and Carlo Revello, the winemaking process is significantly traditional, marked quality controlled by modern innovations.
The Revello Barolo 1996 is a luxurious testament to the charm of Italian wine. Its robust character, combined with a refined undertone, makes it a magnificent accompaniment to rich meals or the centrepiece for any wine collection.
HK$5,680.00 -
The Revello Barolo 1997 is a beautifully crafted masterpiece from the hills of Langhe, Piedmont, Italy. Produced by the well-respected Revello brothers, it's best known for its robust nature and unparalleled complexity. This particular vintage boasts a deep, luxurious ruby-red hue, intensifying with age. The nose unfurls with ornate notes of liquorice, faded roses, and ripe fruits, paving the way for a dense and vigorous palate of mature flavours. The Revello Barolo 1997 attains its remarkable quality through meticulous fermentation in stainless steel vats, followed by 24 months in oak barrels. Showcasing a perfect union of tradition and innovation, this exquisite fine wine has a harmoniously balanced tannin structure and a persistent finish. An epitome of Piedmontese wine-making prowess, Revello Barolo 1997 is indeed, a wine for the discerning palate.
HK$6,100.00 -
The Wine Independent (97)
This Barone Ricasoli 2018 Casalferro is a selection of the best Merlot from three different vineyards with different exposures, heights, and vine age. The first impression on the nose is of sweet red fruits with a slight green note but after time this melts into a background of sweet spice. On the palate it is soft and medium-full bodied with an elegant texture, gentle acidity and freshness and fine tannins. This is a lovely, graceful example of Merlot. Drink 2022 to 2035.HK$2,165.00 -
(6x75cl) 2015Experience the epitome of Tuscan excellence with Ridolfi, Brunello di Montalcino, Mercatale Riserva 2015. Crafted in the renowned Mercatale Estate, nestled in the heart of Montalcino, this Brunello is a testament to traditional winemaking artistry combined with meticulous attention to detail. The Sangiovese grapes, meticulously handpicked from century-old vines, undergo a slow fermentation process in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, preserving their vibrant fruit character. Aging for 36 months in French oak barrels imparts subtle vanilla and spice notes, while the extended bottle maturation ensures a harmonious balance of tannins and acidity. Ridolfi, a family-owned producer with a legacy spanning generations, employs sustainable viticulture practices, enhancing the terroir’s expression in each bottle. The Mercatale Riserva 2015 boasts a deep ruby hue, complex aromas of cherry, leather, and tobacco, and a lingering, elegant finish, making it a distinguished choice for connoisseurs seeking unparalleled quality and sophistication.
HK$5,370.00 -
(6x75cl) 2023Vinous - Antonio Galloni (91)
The 2023 Chianti Classico is terrific. Aromatic, light on its feet and super-expressive, the 2023 is a total delight. Sweet floral and spice notes meld into a core of vibrant red Sangiovese fruit in this midweight, gracious offering.HK$1,545.00 -
Decanter (94)
Since taking the reins at Riecine in 2016, winemaker Alessandro Campatelli has crafted a Riserva from the 2.6ha 50-year-old Gittori vineyard. It ferments in concrete Nomblot tanks and ages in large untoasted French oak casks from Burgundy cooper Grenier. Pretty strawberry notes provide a backdrop for cinnamon, cardamom and forest brush to shine through. The tannins are supple and powdery, while penetrating acidity rings out on the finish. Plenty of concentration for ageing.HK$2,025.00 -
(6x75cl) 2011The Riecine La Gioia 2011 is an exquisitely refined vintage from the illustrious Tuscan vineyards of the Riecine estate. Stylistically a nod to the Super-Tuscan tradition, Riecine La Gioia 2011 is an outstanding 100% Sangiovese wine, crafted exclusively from organically harvested grapes. Replete with a deep ruby hue, it marries notes of dried cherries, tobacco, and an underpinning hint of Mediterranean herbs. Suavely balanced and intricately layered, with a long, velvety finish that lingers persistently on the palate. Ageing for 18 months in French oak barrels lends this renowned wine an additional depth and elegance, bolstering its hearty Sangiovese character. Acclaimed as one of Italy's premium winemakers, Riecine maintains a steadfast commitment to organic wine production, and this 2011 masterpiece is the epitome of their meticulous, eco-conscious viticulture, fostering a world-class rendition of pure, unadulterated Sangiovese. Relish the excellence of Riecine La Gioia 2011 - a magnificent testament to traditional Tuscan winemaking.
HK$2,910.00 -
(6x75cl) 2021Vinous - Antonio Galloni (94)
The 2021 Rosso La Gioia is a blend of Sangiovese and Merlot. Plush contours wrap around a core of dark red fruit, leather, tobacco and mocha. A kiss of French oak adds an exotic touch. I would give this a year or two in bottle to soften, as the tannins are quite foreboding today. There's plenty of fruit to back it up.HK$3,810.00 -
(6x75cl) 2021From the revered region of Tuscany in Italy unfolds the exquisite Riecine Vigna Gittori Gran Selezione Chianti Classico 2021. Genuinely capturing the Sangiovese grape's essence, this divine cuvée hails from the winery's prime vineyard, 'Vigna Gittori'. Riecine's dedicated approach combines organic and biodynamic practices, presenting a wine of definitive character and superb quality. This Chianti Classico boasts a harmonious blend of dark fruit sensations, with warmth and spice artfully woven throughout. Its vintage 2021, retains optimum acidity and offers a captivating, sustained finish, all polished by 18 months ageing in French oak barriques. Masterfully crafted by Riecine, an esteemed producer in Gaiole in Chianti, known for their commitment to natural viticulture since their establishment in 1971. Experience the Riecine Vigna Gittori Gran Selezione Chianti Classico 2021, a wine that sits at the pinnacle of Tuscan reds and promises a truly indulgent tasting journey.
HK$4,285.00 -
Luca Maroni (96)
Wine Makers Notes: Castelforte Corvina is a dry, full-bodied wine with a deep ruby red color. It shows a scent of black cherries and ripe blackberry with hints of vanilla and sweet spices. A perfect match for red meats, game and mature cheeses.HK$1,680.00 -
HK$2,325.00 -
Decanter (100)
Mocha notes on the nose, coffee, cola, vanilla, cinnamon and pink flowers. Fresh with a tannic hold, ample, massy and fleshy but with such clear definition - tannins are mouthfilling but detailed and nuanced so you feel the precision going on as well as the flavours themselves. Feels extremely well worked, all in its place. I love the chewiness, the concentrated ripeness and overall 'in your face' expression because you feel the detail behind it as well as the nuance ranging from primary blueberry, cherry and blackcurrant fruit to more tertiary elements of tobacco, coffee beans, leather, sweet exotic spices and peppery tones. It's lifted and sophisticated, powerful but poised. What a wine! Amazing potential here. It gives you the chills tasting a wine like this. From vines at 450m on schist-based Galestro soils.HK$2,885.00 -
James Suckling (95)
Intense nose of cloves, cedar, dried flowers, orange peel, dark cherries and black tea. Full-bodied, firm and chewy, yet polished and poised with beautiful energy and freshness for the vintage. Long, too. Still needs a couple of years. Drink from 2024.HK$1,615.00 -
James Suckling (95)
Intense nose of cloves, cedar, dried flowers, orange peel, dark cherries and black tea. Full-bodied, firm and chewy, yet polished and poised with beautiful energy and freshness for the vintage. Long, too. Still needs a couple of years. Drink from 2024.HK$4,570.00 -
James Suckling (95)
Intense nose of cloves, cedar, dried flowers, orange peel, dark cherries and black tea. Full-bodied, firm and chewy, yet polished and poised with beautiful energy and freshness for the vintage. Long, too. Still needs a couple of years. Drink from 2024.HK$1,600.00 -
Vinous (92)
The 2012 Barbaresco Montestefano is an excellent choice for drinking now and over the medium term, as it is already quite expressive. Soft, silky tannins wrap around a core of dried flowers, red cherries, mint, spices, licorice and leather. The 2012 is a relatively approachable young Barbaresco from Rivella. Drink it over the next 10-15 years.HK$2,325.00 -
Vinous (92)
The 2014 Barbaresco Montestefano is a dark, mysterious wine. Wild black cherry, lavender, cloves, menthol and leather add to the wine's somber personality. Readers should expect a potent, old-school Barbaresco built on structure. This is an especially raw, brooding wine for the year, and yet there is so much character.HK$6,545.00 -
Vinous (95)
The 2015 Barbaresco Montestefano is a glorious wine that captures Rivella's style at its best. Deep, fresh and full of energy, the 2015 shows a refined side of this highly regarded Barbaresco site, with soft edges that give the wine tremendous raciness as well as immediacy. This is a positively stellar, captivating wine from Guido Rivella.HK$4,115.00 -
Vinous (95)
The 2016 Barbaresco Montestefano is magical. Bright and translucent, the 2016 pulses with energy from the very first taste. This is about as classic as things get in Barbaresco today. Sweet rose petal, cinnamon, dried flowers, cedar and mint all give this ethereal, wonderfully nuanced Barbaresco ton of subtlety. A kick of bright Nebbiolo acids and tannins give energy and shape.HK$4,635.00 -
Vinous (94)
The 2017 Barbaresco Montestefano is open-knit and radiant, which makes it a terrific choice for drinking now and over the next 15-20 years. Sweet tobacco, cedar, spice and leather are some of the many notes that grace the 2017, a wine that marries the natural intensity of the year with the super-classic style that is the house signature. Grippy but well balanced tannins round out the persistent finish.HK$4,750.00 -
Vinous (91)
The 2018 Barbaresco Montestefano shows the lighter style of the year. Sweet perfumed and nuanced, the 2018 is an attractive, easygoing wine to drink now and over the next handful of years. Dried cherry, mint, cedar and tobacco. All of the house signatures are present, but in a decidedly smaller scaled style. In exchange, the 2018 will drink nicely right out of the gate. I would not push my luck on aging.HK$4,275.00 -
Vinous (93+)
Just bottled about a month before my visit, the 2019 Barbaresco Montestefano immediately shows the pedigree of the year in its breadth and overall substance. Aromatically it is quite closed, but that is not at all surprising. Behind that, there is good depth and plenty of character. As always, the Barbaresco here has that gently oxidative character that is the house signature.HK$4,275.00 -
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