Weekly Super Special: Barolo 'Priced to sell'
2018 Vietti Barolo 'Castiglione'
$195 | Offer: $129
'Medium ruby with faint brick and purple reflections; the bouquet is very savoury with clean leather and fresh-turned earth aromas, dried flowers and dried herbs, remarkably complex and deep. The wine is full-bodied and rich on the palate with intense savoury flavours and ample but smooth tannins that are in excellent harmony. Full finish and impressive length. A superb and quite powerful wine that over-delivers as an entry-level Barolo. There is an extra degree of richeness rare in Barolo at this level. Great value.' 96Pts. Huon Hooke, The Real Review
2020 Chiara Boschis Barolo 'Mosconi'
$259 | Offer: $189
'Black cherry, gravel, incense, menthol and licorice all build in this virile, strapping Monforte Barolo. Ample and authoritative, the 2020 has a ton to offer. Savory herbs, earthiness and strong mineral notes infuse the substantial finish. Superb.'
95Pts. Antonio Galloni, Vinous
2020 Chiara Boschis Barolo 'Via Nuova'
$245 | Offer: $179
'It clearly benefits from a blend of several sites. Dark cherry, gravel, spice, menthol, licorice and dried herbs all build in this potent, structured Barolo. As always, the blend includes Paiagallo, Liste, Terlo, Gabutti, Baudana, Ravera di Monforte and Mosconi—an approach that works so well. This is a stellar showing from Chiara Boschis.' 96Pts - Antonio Galloni, Vinous
2021 Brunello di Montalcino
A superb vintage from 3 iconic producers
Costanti, Fuligni, Gorelli.
2021 Costanti Brunello di Montalcino $315 | Offer: $269 | $254 in 6s
'... pronounced aromas of fragrant purple flower, eucalyptus, Mediterranean brush and perfumed berry. All about class and extreme finesse, the elegant palate delivers succulent wild raspberry, crushed Marasca cherry, spiced orange zest and star anise set against a backbone of fine-grained tannins, Fresh acidity lends balance and great intensity. Year after year Andrea Costanti turns out what are among the very best wines from Montalcino, and the 2021 is no exception, it's an absolute stunner with great aging potential.' 99Pts - Kerin O'Keefe
2021 Fuligni Brunello di Montalcino $315 | Offer: $269 | $254 in 6s
'Lavender, eucalyptus, dark spice, new leather and juniper berry aromas shape the beautiful nose on the 2021 Fuligni Brunello. All about class and finesse, the palate boasts great intensity, delivering ripe Marasca cherry, blood orange, star anise and rosemary alongside vibrant acidity. Taut, refined tannins lend support. While incredibly tempting, this is still young so give it time to reach its full potential.' 98Pts - Kerin O'Keefe
2021 Gorelli Brunello di Montalcino $315 | Offer: $269 | $254 in 6s
'Violet, vineyard dust, perfumed talcum powder, graphite and wild berry are just some of the aromas you'll find on the fantastic and fragrant 2021 Brunello from Gorelli. Showing great intensity and precision, the focused palate features succulent red cherry, star anise, crushed mint and a hint of blood orange before a truffle finish. It's already balanced but still youthfully austere so give it plenty of time to fully develop.' 98Pts - Kerin O'Keefe
2017 Museum Costanti Brunello di Montalcino $250 | Offer: $223
'Extremely elegant and focused, this compelling wine defies the heat of the vintage, starting with a heady fragrance of ripe dark-skinned berries, violet, camphor, dark spice and whiffs of crushed herbs. On the linear, elegantly structured palate, tightly woven but extremely polished tannins accompany juicy Marasca cherry, blood orange, licorice and white pepper while fresh acidity keeps it balanced and fresh.' 97Pts - Kerin O'Keefe
2017 Museum Fuligni Brunello di Montalcino$250 | Offer: $223
'Plenty of complexity to this, with cherry, plum, blackberry and hints of cedar and stone. Full-bodied with layered, velvety tannins and a flavorful finish. Punctuated and defined for the 2017 vintage. Drinkable now, but better after 2023.' 96Pts - James Suckling
