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 | 1 | 93 (WA) | HK$2,935.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (93)The Pajè vineyard faces the Tanaro River and is tucked at back of a narrow theater of vines. The site is often characterized by a floral note of rose and violet that comes thought nicely in the Produttori del Barbaresco 2020 Barbaresco Riserva Pajè. With those sweet floral notes comes an open-knit mouthfeel and a more immediate drinking style with soft, silky tannins. In fact, this was the second of nine wines served in a flight that started with the lightest Riservas and ended with the most powerful wines. |
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Piedmont | 3 | 93 (WA) | HK$2,620.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (93)This is the first wine served in a flight of nine that increase in intensity and power moving forward. The Produttori del Barbaresco 2020 Barbaresco Riserva Pora opens to a medium-light color with garnet highlights. Aromas include wild cherry, cassis and blue flower. You also get hints of crushed limestone. The Pora vineyard is near the Tanaro River Valley, where warm air accumulates, and the vines are planted in fertile soils. The extra heat and humidity of the area makes for accessible wines that are ready to drink and are less complex overall. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 94 (WA) | HK$2,680.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (94)The Produttori del Barbaresco 2020 Barbaresco Riserva Rio Sordo comes from an area that is further removed from the Tanaro River and has southwestern exposures. It shows a typical profile for Nebbiolo with rich fruit, a velvety mouthfeel and textural volume that is delivered with ample blackberry, blackcurrant and spice. The character of this wine is generous and rich. There is plenty of meat on these bones. |
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Piedmont | 18 | - | HK$1,005.00 | |||||
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Renato Ratti Barolo Marcenasco 2019 epitomises the quintessence of Piedmont’s esteemed Barolo region. Crafted from meticulously selected Nebbiolo grapes harvested from the prestigious Marcenasco vineyard, this vintage showcases exceptional expression of terroir. Under Renato Ratti’s expert guidance, the grapes undergo traditional fermentation in stainless steel tanks, followed by ageing in a combination of large Slavonian oak and fine barriques for 36 months. This meticulous process imparts a harmonious balance of power and elegance, revealing aromas of ripe red berries, truffle, and subtle spice nuances. The structure is robust yet refined, with velvety tannins and a persistent, refined finish. Renato Ratti, renowned for his commitment to quality and sustainability, ensures each bottle reflects the rich heritage and distinctive character of Barolo. Ideal for both seasoned enthusiasts and discerning collectors, the Renato Ratti Barolo Marcenasco 2019 promises an exquisite addition to any fine wine collection. |
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Piedmont | 24 | 93 (WA) | HK$1,005.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (93)This is the bread-and-butter Barolo from Ratti, with 70,000 bottles produced. Fruit is sourced from over 15 hectares of vine planted on characteristic blue marl soils. The 2020 Barolo Marcenasco is an international classic, and I have had the fortune of following this wine over 20-plus vintages. I always like the unassuming personality of Marcenasco. It gives you character but never stretches too far in any one stylistic direction. This vintage shows some sweet oak and cinnamon, but you also get plenty of bright fruit. You could fault it for a little too much oak, which appears with more strength in 2020. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 92 (VN) | HK$1,270.00 | |||||
Vinous (92)Bright red. Enticing aromas of violet, licorice and minerals. Fresh and juicy; saline, licorice and dark plum flavors are lifted by vibrant acidity. Finishes savory and long, with an enticing glyceral, fleshy quality. Aged about two years in large 20- to 45-hL Slavonian oak barrels and 500-liter tonneaux and is made with a 75%/25% blend of grapes from the vineyards in Romitorio and Castelnuovo dell’Abate, respectively. |
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Tuscany | 2 | 99 (WA) | HK$5,100.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (99)This wine blew me away and remains one of my favorites in this report. The organic San Giusto a Rentennano 2021 Percarlo is all Sangiovese and represents excellent work by detail-minded vintner Luca Martini di Cigala. It shows delightful intensity and richness backed by chiseled fruit and lifted aromas of blackcurrant, spice, tar, earth and violet. There is power here, but the wine is also delicate. I love the determination of this vintage. Percarlo plays beautifully on the nose and over the palate with freshness, chalky tannins and lingering fruit. There's nothing heavy about it. It ages in 500-liter and 30-hectoliter oak casks for 22 months. Production is 18,528 bottles. |
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Piedmont | 4 | 96 (WA) | HK$4,255.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (96)The Paolo Scavino 2021 Barolo Bric dël Fiasc, from a 2.5-hectare site in Castiglione Falletto on a southwest-facing slope, shows an especially rich and textured side with aromas of dark fruit that are accented by clove, cinnamon, spice and even a hint of bitter chocolate. This is a bold expression of Nebbiolo with elegantly managed tannins that are quite firm and need ample time to resolve. Production is 12,100 bottles. |
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Abruzzo | 1 | 94 (VN) | HK$2,345.00 | |||||
Vinous (94)Luminous straw-yellow. Tangy aromas of nectarine, pineapple, apple, minty herbs and lime, complicated by a bright mineral undertone. Very precise, vibrant and dense, offering floral, captivating flavors of white stone fruit, pineapple, crushed rock and spice. The compelling fruity acidity frames and carries the extremely lifted and complex flavors through the very long finish, which features lingering notes of lemon verbena, jasmine and minerals. Along with the great 2010, this is the best Trebbiano d’Abruzzo from Valentini since his also outstanding 2008. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 93 (DC) | HK$1,025.00 | |||||
Decanter (93)Ripe nose of peach and apricot with tropical pineapple and some orchard yellow apple and quince. Rich and multi-layered with very good ripeness on the palate allied to fresh acidity and some intriguing herbal characters. |
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Lombardia | 1 | - | HK$8,030.00 | |||||
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The Bellavista Vittorio Moretti 2016 is a distinguished exemplar of fine Italian winemaking, hailing from the renowned Veneto region. Crafted using meticulously selected Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara grapes from esteemed vineyards, this vintage embodies elegance and complexity. Under the expert stewardship of the Moretti family, whose legacy in viticulture spans generations, the wine undergoes a careful fermentation process in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, followed by ageing in French oak barrels for 18 months to impart subtle nuances of vanilla and spice. The result is a medium-bodied red with rich cherry and plum aromas, complemented by velvety tannins and a persistent, balanced finish. Bellavista Vittorio Moretti 2016 showcases the harmonious interplay between tradition and modernity, offering connoisseurs a sublime expression of Veneto’s terroir. Perfect for pairing with aged cheeses and hearty Italian dishes, this vintage is a testament to exceptional craftsmanship and enduring quality. |
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Piedmont | 2 | - | HK$2,040.00 | |||||
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Tuscany | 5 | 90 (VN) | HK$1,985.00 | |||||
Vinous (90)The 2018 Altrovino melds together the juiciness of Merlot and the aromatic lift of Cabernet Franc. Drink this bold, racy Maremma red over the next few years, while the flavors remain bright. Hints of dark cherry, mocha and sweet herbs linger nicely. |
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