Italy
With its lofty sedimentary, calcareous and volcanic soils, noble autochthonous grapes bringing individual terroir to life, a peerless gastronomic culture and a rich viticultural heritage, Italy is at long last emerging from the shadow of neighbouring France to showcase its ancient and classic fine wines. The current crop of producers are placing a greater onus on authenticity to gently exalt the quality of the fruit and terroir.
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Tuscany2022 Le Volte dell'Ornellaia, Tuscany, ItalyReady - youthful
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Tuscany2021 Rosso di Montalcino, La Magia, Tuscany, ItalyNot ready
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Tuscany2018 Chianti Classico, Riserva, Badia a Coltibuono, Tuscany, ItalyReady - youthful
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Tuscany2023 Casamatta Bianco, Bibi Graetz, Tuscany, ItalyReady - at best
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Tuscany2022 Casamatta Rosso, Bibi Graetz, Tuscany, ItalyReady - at best
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Piedmont2013 Barolo, La Serra, Marcarini, Piedmont, ItalyReady - youthful
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Tuscany2022 Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia, Bolgheri, Tuscany, ItalyNot ready
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Piedmont2013 Barolo, Brunate, Marcarini, Piedmont, ItalyReady - youthful
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Tuscany2016 Guidalberto, Tenuta San Guido, Tuscany, ItalyReady - youthful
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Tuscany2012 Guidalberto, Tenuta San Guido, Tuscany, ItalyReady - at best
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Piedmont2013 Barolo, Serra, Giovanni Rosso, Piedmont, ItalyReady - youthful
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Tuscany2009 Brunello di Montalcino, Il Poggione, Tuscany, ItalyReady - at best
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Tuscany2010 Brunello di Montalcino, Il Poggione, Tuscany, ItalyReady - at best
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Piedmont2013 Barolo, Monprivato, Mascarello Giuseppe & Figlio, Piedmont, ItalyReady - youthful
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Tuscany2013 Tignanello, Antinori, Tuscany, ItalyReady - youthful
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Tuscany2006 Brunello di Montalcino, Riserva, Conti Costanti, Tuscany, ItalyReady - youthful
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Tuscany2011 Sassicaia, Tenuta San Guido, Bolgheri Sassicaia, Tuscany, ItalyReady - youthful
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Piedmont2012 Barolo, Francia, Giacomo Conterno, Piedmont, ItalyReady - youthful
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Piedmont2013 Barolo, Bartolo Mascarello, Piedmont, ItalyReady - youthful
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Piedmont2014 Barbaresco, Sorì Tildìn, Gaja, Piedmont, ItalyReady - youthful
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Piedmont2016 Barbaresco, Asili, Riserva, Bruno Giacosa, Piedmont, ItalyReady - youthful
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Piedmont2015 Barolo, Monvigliero, Comm. G.B. Burlotto, Piedmont, ItalyReady - youthful
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Piedmont2010 Barolo, Monprivato, Mascarello Giuseppe & Figlio, Piedmont, ItalyReady - youthful
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Tuscany2016 Rosso di Montalcino, San Giuseppe, Stella di Campalto, Tuscany, ItalyReady - youthful