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Kerin O’Keefe’s 2025 Top 100

Stefania del Giudice — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:00:23 +0000

Kerin O’Keefe’s 2025 Top 100: nice awards for Massolino, Paltrinieri and Patrizia Cencioni.

Their Barolo Riserva Vigna Rionda, Lambrusco Radice and Brunello Ofelio are in the 2025 TOP 100 wines. Congratulations!

#14 of 2025: Massolino’s Barolo Riserva Vigna Rionda 2019 with 98 Points

"The impressive 2019 Vigna Rionda Riserva from Massolino captivates with its combination of structure, intensity and elegance. It opens with classic Barolo aromas of red berry, wild rose, dark spice, leather and a balsamic whiff of camphor that on the composed, full-bodied palate segue into more defined sensations of crushed raspberry, cranberry, licorice and tobacco. Showing the nuance of this extraordinary vintage, it’s still youthfully austere, with a backbone of firm, fine-grained tannins and vibrant acidity that lends youthful tension. This is one I’d love to try again in ten years or so. Drink 2034–2049"

Kerin O'Keefe

#61 of 2025
Patrizia Cencioni’s Brunello di Montalcino Ofelio 2021 with 96 Points

"The Patrizia Cencioni 2021 Brunello Ofelio is a stunning wine. It opens with heady scents of sandalwood, underbrush, lavender, Mediterranean scrub, new leather and cedar. Picking up where the nose leaves off, the full-bodied, focused palate delivers ripe red plum, black cherry, licorice and vanilla set against firm, fine-grained tannins and bright acidity. Still quite young and primary, this promises great aging potential so give it time to fully develop. Drink 2033–2046."

Kerin O'Keefe

#94 of 2025: Paltrinieri’s Lambrusco di Sorbara Radice 2024 with 94 Points

"The 2024 Radice, a benchmark wine in the denomination along with its sibling Leclisse, opens with delicately enticing aromas of small red berry, violet, lavender, citrus and wild herb. Showing great racy tension, the palate is bone-dry and savory, featuring pomegranate, cranberry, blood orange and saline notes. Made with the ancestral method of bottling the wine while still on its lees, as you get toward the bottom of the bottle, you’ll also find yeasty flavors recalling brioche. Bright acidity and a fine fizz provide energy and finesse."

Kerin O'Keefe

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Women Power: Patrizia Cencioni

Petra Pelle — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 08:43:14 +0000

Cheers to Women and Wine

Saturday, the 8th of March 2025 we will raise our glasses to the women on International Women’s Day.

Women Power: Let us not just pop a bottle and sip in celebration, but let’s pay tribute to the women winemakers who have put their heart and soul into their craft. From the rolling hills of Piedmont in the north, to the sunny slopes of Sicily in the south, female vintners are revolutionizing the Italian wine scene, as they bring fresh, innovative perspectives while respecting the deep-rooted traditions.

One of these female vintners is Patrizia Cencioni:

Cantina Patrizia Cencioni:

The Cantina Patrizia Cencioni is managed by the owner Patrizia and her 2 daughters, Annalisa and Arianna. Thanks to the long family experience and the entrepreneurial skills of Patrizia, a refined feminine touch is added.

There is feminine elegance in the wines from this cantina.

High profile wines and Sangiovese:

The azienda creates high profile wines, thanks to a very good balance between use of modern technologies and respect for the tradition. This results in a range of excellent wines. Wines where Sangiovese is the protagonist.

We highlight 3 wonderful Italian wines for Women’s Day:

The Rosato Toscana is made with 100% Sangiovese. The taste is round, sapid and crisp and has an elegant finish. There is a great balance between roundness and fresh acidity.

This wine is an excellent combination with cheese, fresh first courses and cold cuts, as well as vegetables based dishes.

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The Rosso di Montalcino is made with 100% Sangiovese. Hints of spice give complexity to the wine, the aroma is vivid, fresh with cherry and violet. The flavour is with great crispness, it is well-structured and a great drinkability. This wine is very well balanced and has an evident pleasant character. A perfectly pairing with red and white meats, cold cuts and cheese.

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The Brunello di Montalcino is made with 100% Sangiovese. The flavour is intense and developing, in the foreground there is an intense fruity note of iron cherry, then comes the balsamicity of Mediterranean bush, along with hints of cocoa and tobacco.

This wine has a perfect food pairing with red meats and game.

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Really, these great Italian wines make every toast feel extraordinary!

So, this March 8th, let’s uncork something special — whether it’s the robust Brunello di Montalcino or the fresh Rosato Toscana, let it be a reminder of the magic that happens when you combine tradition, hard work, and a touch of daring innovation.

To the women who inspire us, to the wines that make our hearts sing, and to the beauty that both create in the world — here’s to a day of celebration, empowerment, and, of course, fine Italian wine.“

For more information about the Cantina Patrizia Cencioni, take a look at their website:

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93 points for Brunello di Montalcino

Petra Pelle — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 16:22:16 +0000

93 points for Brunello di Montalcino 2019 from Patrizia Cencioni

Kerin O’Keefe rated Patrizia Cencioni’s Brunello di Montalcino 2019 with 93 points.

The tasting took place in December 2023.

TASTINGNOTE:

“The Patrizia Cencioni 2019 Brunello is a lovely wine, opening with aromas of violet, botanical herb, forest floor and a whiff of new leather. Linear and elegant, the taut palate features ripe black cherry, spiced blueberry, blood orange and star anise before a black tea finish. It has youthful tension, thanks to bright acidity and a backbone of firm, fine-grained tannins. Drink 2027–2039. Abv: 14.5%

Kerin O’Keefe December 2023

If you want to taste this Brunello di Montalcino at the location where it comes from and pay a visit to the lovely Azienda Agricola, this is possible. The owners would love to welcome you and introduce you to the traditions of the Montalcino territory and its wines.

A step-by-step experience will conclude with a tasting of Rosso di Montalcino, of course the Brunello di Montalcino, but also the IGT Solarianna and extra virgin olive oil plus a grappa di Brunello.

For tours and tastings please take a look at : https://patriziacencioni.com/en/tasting/

Tour and tasting include an accompanied visit to the vineyards, fermentation and ageing cellar. All visits are by appointment only.

Vineyards:

The vineyards from the Cantina Patrizia Cencioni date back to the year 1989. The total area of the company is 50 HA. The vineyards are very near to the cellar and thanks to this proximity the manual harvest is carried out in a short time to the fermentation cellar.

Fermentation cellar:

A correct fermentation is guaranteed with the steel vats at controlled temperatures. The slow aging of the wines takes place in oak barrels. With their refinements, the elegance and character – peculiar characteristics of each vintage as well- stand out also in the bottle.

The company is family-run, managed by Patrizia (owner) and her 2 daughters, Annalisa and Arianna.

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