Dive into the aromatic universe of the Edi Kante La Bora di Kante 2006. Synonymous with excellence, it stands as an expression of craftsmanship from Friuli Venezia Giulia region in Italy. Produced by the legendary winemaker Edi Kante, it represents a unique commitment to the finest viticulture and winemaking techniques. Deploying autochthonous vitis vinifera, Edi Kante delivers an amalgamation of intense and well-defined flavours.

The 2006 vintage delivers an exquisite complexity, enriched by 11 years of maturation in oak barrels, before decanting into bottles for an uninterrupted ageing process. Its character is fashioned by the potent 'Bora' wind, an incessant and cold gust from the North, invoking a mineral-rich, and bold wine.

Edi Kante La Bora di Kante 2006 leaves a long-lasting imprint of refined elegance and understated power on the discerning palate. An embodiment of a storied tradition, it's a tribute to the terroir of Carso.

Renowned for its excellence, the Edoardo Sobrino, Barolo, Monvigliero 2017 is an epitome of craftsmanship from the Piedmont region of Italy. This sublime Barolo is crafted from Nebbiolo grapes meticulously selected from the Monvigliero vineyard. Perfected under the assiduous guidance of oenologist Edoardo Sobrino, this vintage whispers tales of remarkable terroir influenced by the Langhe's unique microclimate. The wine spends 38 months ageing in traditional Slavonian oak barrels, culminating in a spirit marked by an intoxicating complexity.

Expect a captivating bouquet of ripe cherries and soft spices, underpinned by subtle hints of leather and truffle. On the palate, the Edoardo Sobrino, Barolo, Monvigliero 2017 unveils layered flavours of red fruits impeccably balanced with well-integrated tannins and refreshing acidity, culminating in a notably lingering finish. This wine encapsulates the unique charm of its terroir.

Undeniably, the Edoardo Sobrino, Barolo, Monvigliero 2017 is a wine for the discerning palate, promising an unparalleled gastronomic experience.

Wine Advocate (97)

Here's a new discovery that I'd like to broadcast far and near. This Riserva is a new wine from Elena Fucci that was initiated with this vintage. It is a limited-edition wine made only in magnums. In fact, I tasted bottle number 1 of 400 made to write this review. The 2013 Aglianico del Vulture Superiore Riserva Titolo is a dark and savory expression with an evolved and profound bouquet that covers all the bases. It offers dried fruit and blackberry with smoke, ash and crushed river stone. That mineral identity is the wine's most important defining characteristic. Aglianico tends to deliver astringent tannins, but this Riserva shows excellent integration and structural management. A new benchmark wine for southern Italy has just been created.

Vinous (94)

The 2015 Aglianico del Vulture Titolo is gorgeous and geared toward the lover of all things earth and mineral. Here I’m finding a blend of ripe cherry, violets, crushed stone and ash, giving way to hints of dried orange peel and animal musk. The silky textures are contrasted by balsamic-tinged red berries, inner florals and marine-inspired minerality. The 2015 is energetic and spicy to the core, but so savory as well – more like food than wine. This tapers off long, zesty and vibrant, with saturating black fruits and tannins that come in late but linger for over a minute. This wine is a beast.

Vinous (94+)

The 2019 Aglianico del Vulture Titolo is stunning. It opens with a bit of an exotic flair, mixing smoky plum and lavender with animal musk, crushed ashen stone and a whiff of sour citrus that lights up the senses. Then it enters the palate silky and pliant, quickly gaining in youthful tannic tension, but not before providing a preview of mentholated herbal tones and depths of mineral-laden dark fruits that will take center stage after a few years of cellaring. This finishes incredibly long yet structured, leaving a staining of primary concentration to linger under an air of pretty inner florals and savory spice. I believe the 2019 may one day rank among the best vintages ever produced of Elena Fucci’s Titolo.

Vinous (96)

The 2021 Aglianico del Vulture Titolo 25th Anniversary requires an extended amount of time open in bottle or decanter before truly opening up to reveal its charms. A collage of sweet herbs, crushed rocks, underbrush, black olives and wild berries greets the senses with a tilt of the glass. This is luxuriously smooth, with a balanced inner sweetness and a cascade of mineral tones giving way to balsamic-infused blackberries and tart cherries. It leaves a tinge of sour citrus and rosemary to offset cheek-puckering tension and edgy tannins, finishing incredibly long yet with a welcoming structure that should permit pleasurable drinking after only a few years of cellaring.

Vinous (88)

Altare's 2014 Barolo is a soft, supple wine with the midweight structure of the year very much on display. Fruity, forward and open, it will drink well with minimal cellaring. The Altare Barolo has a track record of aging well. Even so, the 2014 is decidedly light, even within the context of the year.