Italy
Italy, known as the "Land of Wine," is celebrated for its exquisite range of fine wines. With a winemaking history dating back thousands of years and a diverse array of terroirs, Italy offers a remarkable collection of wines that delight the senses and captivate wine enthusiasts worldwide.
In Tuscany, famous vineyards like Antinori, Marchesi di Frescobaldi, and Tenuta San Guido have become synonymous with excellence. Wines such as Brunello di Montalcino, Chianti Classico, and Super Tuscans like Sassicaia and Tignanello showcase the region's mastery in crafting complex, age-worthy, and expressive wines. Piedmont is home to legendary vineyards like Gaja, Vietti, and Marchesi di Barolo. The region's iconic wines, Barolo and Barbaresco, crafted from the Nebbiolo grape, epitomize power, elegance, and longevity. These wines boast flavors of red fruit, floral notes, earthy undertones, and firm tannins. Veneto, renowned for its sparkling Prosecco wines, is also famous for Amarone della Valpolicella. Vineyards like Allegrini and Quintarelli produce exceptional Amarone wines with concentrated flavors of dark fruit, spices, and a velvety texture. Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean, offers a different yet captivating expression of Italian wines. Vineyards like Planeta, Donnafugata, and Tasca d'Almerita craft remarkable wines from indigenous grape varieties such as Nero d'Avola and Nerello Mascalese. These wines exhibit intense fruit flavors, vibrant acidity, and a unique volcanic minerality.
These are just a few examples of the renowned vineyards and wines Italy has to offer. From the northern regions of Piedmont and Veneto to the central regions of Tuscany and Umbria, and down to the southern regions of Sicily and Puglia, Italy's wine regions are a treasure trove of exceptional wines. Experience the allure of Italian wines and immerse yourself in the rich history, diverse terroirs, and passionate winemaking that define the Italian wine scene. Whether you're sipping a prestigious Barolo, a refined Brunello di Montalcino, a refreshing Prosecco, or a bold Nero d'Avola, Italian wines promise a journey of flavors and a celebration of Italy's winemaking heritage.
Italy
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Piedmont | 10 | - | HK$16,445.00 | |||||
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Piedmont | 1 | - | HK$23,575.00 | |||||
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Piedmont | 7 | - | HK$21,250.00 | |||||
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Piedmont | 1 | 94 (VN) | HK$9,395.00 | |||||
Vinous (94)The 1990 Barbareso Gallina is simply awesome. The wine boasts a seamless core of rich red fruits in a soft, generous style. This opulent Barbaresco possesses impeccable balance and tons of class. Floral notes intermingled with bright red fruits provide lift on the finish, adding lovely balance to the dense fruit. This is the most approachable of Giacosa's 1990s but has plenty of stuffing to last another twenty years. The 1978 is still going strong. |
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Piedmont | 1 | - | HK$12,365.00 | |||||
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Piedmont | 1 | 96+ (VN) | HK$13,630.00 | |||||
Vinous (96+)My guess is that one day Giacosa's Barbaresco Rabajà will be viewed as the most successful of his 2000 Barbareschi. I loved the wine's structure and power. Endless layers of mineral and balsamic-infused fruit caressed the palate through to the finish. Wow! |
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Piedmont | 1 | 96 (VN) | HK$9,565.00 | |||||
Vinous (96)The 2014 Barbaresco Rabajà is gorgeous. Powerful and explosive, the 2014 possesses stunning depth and intensity in all of its dimensions. Spice, menthol and orange peel give the 2014 a level of exoticism that is compelling, while beams of searing tannin announce the presence and pedigree of Rabajà. Intense, tannic and yet also very precise, with soaring structure and terrific persistence, the 2014 Rabajà is the best wine the Bruno Giacosa estate has made in many years. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 99 (JS) | HK$10,045.00 | |||||
James Suckling (99)The purity of fruit to this is incredible with cherry, plum and white truffle. Hints of ash and stone. Roses. Full body, superb texture of super fine tannins and incredible length. The harmony is so mesmorizing. Elegance and length. Bright energy. Tiny production. Try in 2022 when it comes together. |
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Piedmont | 2 | 93 (VN) | HK$12,235.00 | |||||
Vinous (93)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. |
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Piedmont | 1 | - | HK$9,555.00 | |||||
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Piedmont | 1 | - | HK$16,345.00 | |||||
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Piedmont | 1 | 87 (WA) | HK$6,750.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (87)The 2008 Barbaresco Santo Stefano has the same color the 1987 had when it was 20 years old, which is to say almost rose colored. I don’t think the 2008 will make its 20th birthday, however. This is a light, translucent, fleeting wine with very little fruit and body. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2016. |
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Piedmont | 1 | - | HK$63,805.00 | |||||
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Piedmont | 1 | 98 (VN) | HK$14,810.00 | |||||
Vinous (98)Of the wines of the 1980s, the 1989 Barbaresco Riserva Santo Stefano vies for the 1982 as the best wine of a decade that saw Bruno Giacosa make a dizzying array of stunning Barolos and Barbarescos. Still explosive and heady, the 1989 captures the best of Santo Stefano vineyard as interpreted by Bruno Giacosa. There’s not much more to say. Heady Nebbiolo aromatics and dense fruit infuse this exotic, deeply satisfying Barbaresco from Bruno Giacosa. The 1989 was the first young Giacosa Riserva I bought on release. The price was $55 a bottle, which was a fortune for me at the time. Many things have changed since then. But the wine? Well, it is as monumental as ever. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 97 (VN) | HK$45,570.00 | |||||
Vinous (97)The second night of this vertical gets started in grand style. Bruno Giacosa’s 1990 Barbaresco Riserva Santo Stefano plays true to type. Powerful in the glass, with the soft contours and glycerin richness of a warm vintage, the 1990 possesses superb pedigree from the very first taste. Heady, intense and flamboyant, the 1990 is peaking today. It will hold for another decade or more, but I don’t see much upside to be gained from further cellaring. |
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Piedmont | 3 | 91 (VN) | HK$3,830.00 | |||||
Vinous (91)The 2017 Barbaresco is pliant, open-knit and very easy to like. Sweet red cherry, orange peel, cinnamon and star anise give the 2017 a decidedly exotic quality to play of its curvy personality. All the elements come together so effortlessly. The 2017 is beautifully done. This is such a pretty wine. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 89 (VN) | HK$4,110.00 | |||||
Vinous (89)The 2018 Barbaresco is a pretty, delicate wine to drink now and over the next few years. Crushed flowers, sweet dried cherry, mint and cedar are nicely laced together. Ultimately, the 2018 is a bit light in depth and concentration. I would prefer to drink it over the next few years. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 92 (VN) | HK$3,800.00 | |||||
Vinous (92)The 2020 Barbaresco is a terrific entry-level wine from Bruno Rocca, if that term can even be used here. The warm growing season yielded a Barbaresco with lovely forward fruit, silky tannins and tons of upfront appeal. It’s an ideal wine for restaurants or consumers looking for something delicious to drink with minimal cellaring. The 2020 spent 11 months in oak, quite a bit less than the 16-18 of the past, which preserves a good deal of freshness. |
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Piedmont | 3 | - | HK$5,775.00 | |||||
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Piedmont | 15 | 88 (VN) | HK$6,820.00 | |||||
Vinous (88)The 2018 Barbaresco Currà comes across as light in body, with limited depth and slightly aggressive tannins, all of which are the result of an extremely challenging growing season. The aromatics and overall energy are enticing in the 2018, a wine that is likely to offer its best drinking over the next handful of years. |
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Piedmont | 4 | 96 (VN) | HK$3,830.00 | |||||
Vinous (96)The 2013 Barbaresco Maria Adelaide is a selection of the best fruit from both Rabajà and Currà. It is also the most overtly ample and creamy of these wines. Here, too, the wine's balance is simply compelling. Moreover, the natural power of Rabajà and the nerve of Currà are hugely complementary. The 2013 spent eighteen months in French oak. So much has changed here over the last few years. The Maria Adelaide remains the Barbaresco that is most closely linked to the wines Bruno Rocca made when he was solely in charge of the estate. |
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Piedmont | 1 | - | HK$6,155.00 | |||||
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Piedmont | 1 | 95 (VN) | HK$5,685.00 | |||||
Vinous (95)The 2012 Barbaresco Riserva Currà is a real knockout. Intense, sweet and beautifully perfumed, the 2012 offers a super-classic expression of this Neive vineyard. Twenty four months in oak have helped soften some of the angular contours the 2012 had when it was younger. Hints of orange peel, white pepper, dried herbs and cherries linger on the exotic, beguiling finish. What a gorgeous wine this is. The 2012 spent 22 months in cask. To be released in 2017. |
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Piedmont | 2 | 94+ (VN) | HK$7,340.00 | |||||
Vinous (94+)Rocca's 2014 Barbaresco Riserva Currà is bright and beautifully focused, with beams of Currà tension that lift up the sweet red cherry fruit. Rose petal, kirsch, mint and citrus peel add to the wine's energy and overall sense of drive. The 2014 is a very pretty wine, but it might have been even better with a bit less time in cask. Medium in body and slightly nervous, the 2014 opens up nicely with time in the glass. I very much like the tension and energy here. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 95+ (VN) | HK$4,390.00 | |||||
Vinous (95+)An absolute stunner, the 2011 Barbaresco Riserva Asili, emerges from the glass with a mélange of exotic, beguiling aromatics. Lavender, pine, rose petal, savory herbs and melted road tar form a fabric of nearly indescribable beauty. Proprietor Giulio Grasso elected to leave the wine on its skins until the end of November. Power and finesse have never been so seamless here. Although just bottled, the 2011 Asili Riserva is a great wine in the making. |
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Piedmont | 1 | - | HK$1,765.00 | |||||
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Discover the exquisite Ca del Baio Barbaresco Pora 2012, an embodiment of the sophisticated Little Nebbiolo varietal rooted in Piedmont, Italy. Hailing from Ca del Baio, a producer revered for meticulous vineyard management and precision winemaking, the Barbaresco Pora 2012 is particularly noteworthy. Matured for 26 months in large Slavonian oak barrels, its prominent tannins have softened, evolving into a wine of astounding elegance. It showcases an inviting aroma of ripe red fruit, nuanced by a touch of spice and earthy undertones. Its balanced structure, harmonious acidity, and lingering minerality on the finish pay tribute to the rich calcareous soil of the Pora cru. Savour the artisanal excellence of Italian viticulture with the Ca del Baio Barbaresco Pora 2012, a perpetual reminder of its distinctive terroir. Its exquisitely tailored character makes it perfect to enjoy now, or cellar for future indulgence. |
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Piedmont | 9 | 91 (VN) | HK$2,025.00 | |||||
Vinous (91)The 2018 Barbaresco is a fabulous wine for readers who can't or don't want to wait for more structured vintages here to come around. There is plenty of acidity and tannin, but the 2018 also offers lovely mid-palate pliancy. Dark cherry plum, lavender, amaro herbs and spice are all beautifully layered in the glass. The 2018 is an attractive, easygoing, delicious wine to drink over the next decade or so. |
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Piedmont | 30 | 91 (VN) | HK$2,365.00 | |||||
Vinous (91)The 2020 Barbaresco is a relatively soft, open-knit wine. Sweet macerated cherry, kirsch, mint and orange peel open first, with effusive floral and spice notes that grace the finish. Medium in body, with relatively soft contours for a young Barbaresco, the 2020 will drink well right out of the gate. |
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Piedmont | 1 | - | HK$2,265.00 | |||||
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The Carlin de Paolo Barbaresco 2016 is a remarkable embodiment of Italian viticulture, hailing from the prestigious Piedmont region. Cultivated in the prized Barbaresco DOCG, this wine is curated meticulously by the artisan producers at Carlin de Paolo. The family-run winery has upheld four generations of unwavering commitment to creating unparalleled wines, a pledge palpable in each bottle of the Barbaresco 2016. Decadently matured for 24 months in French oak barrels, the wine exhibits alluring aromas of plum, cherry, and truffle. On the palate, it unfolds subtle undertones of spices, licorice and potpourri, flanked by silky tannins that linger long in the finish. With its medium-bodied, well-balanced structure, the Carlin de Paolo Barbaresco 2016 represents quintessential Nebbiolo excellence. Truly a wine of distinction, an embodiment of Italian elegance fit for the discerning palates of true collectors and appreciators alike. |
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Piedmont | 2 | - | HK$6,565.00 | |||||
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Experience the exquisite taste of Cascina Baricchi Barbaresco Riserva Quindicianni 2007, a meticulously crafted masterpiece from the prominent wine-producing regions of Langhe, embedded in the heart of Piedmont, Italy. Distinguished wine maker Cascina Baricchi has guided this noble red from Nebbiolo grapes, applying a regimen of manually harvesting and sorting to ensure top quality fruit. The wine matures for 15 years in Slovenian oak casks, developing a complex temperament redolent with black fruits, dried roses, and layers of earthy truffles. The long fermentation awards this Barbaresco with enduring, structured tannins leading up to an exceptional finish. Renowned wine critic Antonio Galloni endorses the Cascina Baricchi Barbaresco Riserva Quindicianni 2007 with praises for its outstanding balance, harmony, and finesse. This epitomises Italy's celebrated wine-making traditions. Uncork a bottle of Cascina Baricchi Barbaresco Riserva Quindicianni 2007 and encounter the sophistication imbued in every sip. |
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