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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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Falstaff: nice ratings for Cantina Paltrinieri

Stefania del Giudice — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 14:49:13 +0000

Falstaff: nice ratings for Cantina Paltrinieri.

Cantina Paltinieri is mentioned a few times in the Falstaff article about Lambrusco, “best wines from Italy,” where 188 products were ranked.

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Happy to share these nice reviews of Cantina Paltrinieri with you:

LaRiserva Lambrusco di Sorbara

Vintage 2021: 93/100 points
Vintage 2020: 93/100 points

Radice Lambrusco di Sorbara

Vintage 2023: 92/100 points
Vintage 2022: 92/100 points
Vintage 2021: 91/100 points
Vintage 2020: 91/100 points

Piria Lambrusco di Sorbara

Vintage 2022: 92/100 points
Vintage 2020: 91/100 points

Leclisse Lambrusco di Sorbara

Vintage 2020: 92/100 points

Grosso Metodo Classico Lambrusco di Sorbara

92/100 points

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Cantina Paltrinieri has become synonymous with excellence in the world of Lambrusco.

Their roots go back to the early 20th century when the Paltrinieri family began cultivating vineyards in the Emilia-Romagna region.
Over the years, their dedication to traditional winemaking techniques and a deep respect for the land has allowed them to produce wines of unparalleled quality.
Cantina Paltrinieri is today run by Alberto Paltrinieri and his family and is recognized as a leading producer of Lambrusco wines.

Cantina Paltrinieri is located in Cristo di Sorbara, near the Modena state, in a small town, near the Secchia and Panaro rivers, the historic scene of the street.

The vines are located in an ideal position and they alone produce all the grapes from which the wines are made. Here we are at the heart of the Lambrusco di Sorbara production area in the province of Modena, in the region of Emilia. Paltrinieri Lambrusco di Sorbaras stand out for their finesse and distinctive taste.

Tradition. Passion. Love for wine.

”The satisfaction and the passion for our work derive from the care taken to ensure that everything is done well. We have on the horizon a promise within our hearts, which goes beyond ourselves, which defies time.
Like a trough carved from stone”

Barbara & Alberto Paltrinieri

For more information about the winery, take a look at their website:

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September’s events

Stefania del Giudice — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 08:00:20 +0000

September’s events: take a look at the upcoming events organised by our associated producers.

“Una passeggiata tra le nuvole” – “A walk in the clouds”

Imagine this:
a gentle Sunday morning, the crisp air and a scenic walk through historic vineyards, surrounded by breathtaking views.

“Una passeggiata tra le nuvole” –
“A walk in the clouds”

It’s more than a walk; it’s a journey through history and a celebration of nature.

Sunday, September 7, 2025

10:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Torre Raone Vineyards

Settembre in Cantina Paltrinieri

Tours and tasting during the harvest

Don’t miss this unique lambrusco experience!

Saturday, September 20, 2025

10:30 AM

Cantina Paltrinieri

Saturday, September 27, 2025

10:30 AM and 3 PM

Cantina Paltrinieri

Festival Franciacorta in Cantina

During this event over 60 wineries in the Franciacorta region of Lombardy, Italy, open their doors to the public offering a variety of activities, including tours, tastings, food pairings with local dishes and other events like bike tours and visits to historical sites.

September 10 -21, 2025

Monzio Compagnoni

Ingravel Morellino

A non-competitive cycling event that takes you on a journey through the stunning Maremma region of Tuscany.

Pedal through beautiful vineyards, medieval villages, and scenic “white roads” while enjoying the best of Tuscan wine and local flavors.

September 13-14, 2025

Magliano in Toscana, Italy

Festival Friuli DOC

A festival to celebrate Friulian wine and flavors in the heart of Udine.

3 tastings where Cabert will be among the stars.

Sept 12th – 6PM

Giardino del Torso – “Sips of Elegance”

Sept 13th – 6PM
Piazza S. Giacomo – “Vine, Grape, and Wine”

Sept 14th – 4PM
Piazza S. Giacomo – “The Intelligence of the Vine”

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Vinous: nice ratings for Cantina Paltrinieri

Stefania del Giudice — Thu, 22 May 2025 09:11:18 +0000

Vinous: nice ratings for Cantina Paltrinieri.

Happy to share these nice reviews with you:
Lambrusco Sant’Agata received 93 Points, LaRiserva and Grosso 92 Points, Solco, Piria and Leclisse 91 Points.

Indulge in the world of Lambrusco and disover the magic that awaits in every bottle.

Cantina Paltrinieri has become synonymous with excellence in the world of Lambrusco.

Cantina Paltrinieri is located in Cristo di Sorbara, near the Modena state, in a small town, near the Secchia and Panaro rivers, the historic scene of the street.

Tradition. Passion. Love for wine.

Barbara & Alberto Paltrinieri

For more information about the winery, take a look at their website:

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Vinous: award for Paltrinieri

Stefania del Giudice — Thu, 01 May 2025 08:09:05 +0000

Vinous: award for Paltrinieri.
The Lambrusco di Sorbara DOC received 92+ Pts by Vinous.

Lambrusco di Sorbara DOC with refermentation in bottle, dry frizzante

Grapes: 100% Lambrusco Sorbara

Colour: Salmon pink, with a very fine and persistent perlage. Slightly turbid because of the presence of the fermentation residual.

Nose: Citrus notes, wild strawberry, floras and wild rose scents.

Taste: Fresh, with bright acidity. Pomegranate and green apple skin. Bright sapidity, balance and persistence.

Pairing: Perfect as an aperitif or paired with fried fish, raw fish, tuna and salmon, tortellini in broth, cured meats and gnocco fritto.

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Cantina Paltrinieri is located in Cristo di Sorbara, near the Modena state, in a small town, near the Secchia and Panaro rivers, the historic scene of the street.

Run by Alberto Paltrinieri and family it was created by his grandfather in the 1920s and owns around 15 hectares of vineyards in the Cristo area, one of the most important for this kind of wine.
The vines are located in an ideal position and they alone produce all the grapes from which the wines are made. Here we are at the heart of the Lambrusco di Sorbara production area in the province of Modena, in the region of Emilia. Paltrinieri Lambrusco di Sorbaras stand out for their finesse and distinctive taste.

Tradition. Passion. Love for wine.

Barbara & Alberto Paltrinieri

More info about Cantina Paltrinieri and the wines may be found on their website.
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Paltrinieri’s Piria: BEST BUY

Stefania del Giudice — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 10:59:51 +0000

Congratulations to Cantina Paltrinieri!
The Lambrusco di Sorbara Piria 2023 has been selected as #2 wine on Wine Enthusiast’s Top 100 Best Buy Wines for 2024.

Lambrusco di Sorbara Piria 2023

Points: 94
Ranking: 2nd
Tasting notes: “The nose of this stunning frizzante reveals a distinct interplay between fresh bay leaf, thyme and crushed cherries, delicately sprinkled with rose petals. On the palate, it offers a mouthwatering mix of freshly chopped raspberries, green herbs, and a hint of white pepper, accompanied by subtle gamy notes. Versatile and delightful, it pairs wonderfully with a range of dishes, from pizza to sushi, promising to please all palates. Polaner Selections.”

Grapes: 70% Lambrusco Sorbara and 30% Lambrusco Salamino
Colour: pale ruby red, with a very fine and persistent perlage
Nose: scents of apple skin, red fruits and strawberry
Palate: Dry , fruity and salty
Pairing: With cured meats, tortellini in broth, bollito misto and red meats
ABV: 11%
Serving temperature: 10-12°C

The producer:

Cantina Paltrinieri is located in Cristo di Sorbara, near the Modena state, in a small town, near the Secchia and Panaro rivers, the historic scene of the street.

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James Suckling awards for Cantina Paltrinieri

Petra Pelle — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 13:07:29 +0000

James Suckling points for Cantina Paltrinieri

James Suckling Awards Paltrinieri:

Cantina Paltrinieri (Emilia Romagna) recently received some great reviews from James Suckling for 3 of their wines.

100-points scale

James Suckling rates wines using the 100 point scale. He has used this point system for most of his career and still believes that it’s the simplest way to rate a wine. A wine that is rated 90 points or more is outstanding.

91 points for Lambrusco di Sorbara Grosso

90 points for Lambrusco di Sorbara Leclisse

91 points for Lambrusco di Sorbara Radice

Tastingnote:

“Lifted citrus and floral notes of ruby grapefruit, tangerine, and orange blossom followed by a hint of green tea and wet stones. Medium-bodied with delightful acidity. Wonderful wine. Drink now.”

Tastingnote:

“Starts with expressive grapey aromas and red cherries followed by kola nuts, candied citrus and a hint of salted caramel. Medium-bodied with balanced acidity and a delicate fine bead. Aromatic and vibrant. Drink now.”

Tastingnote:

“Aromas of candied citrus, white peach, and musk melon followed by pie crust and cotton-candy. Medium-bodied with bright acidity and a fine bead. Subtle flinty minerality at the end. Lively and aromatic wine. Drink now.”

Indulge in the world of Lambrusco and disover the magic that awaits in every bottle.

Leading producer of Lambrusco wines:

Cantina Paltrinieri has become synonymous with excellence in the world of Lambrusco. Their roots go back to the early 20th century when the Paltrinieri family began cultivating vineyards in the Emilia-Romagna region. Over the years, their dedication to traditional winemaking techniques and a deep respect for the land has allowed them to produce wines of unparalleled quality. Today, Cantina Paltrinieri is recognized as a leading producer of Lambrusco wines.

Cantina Paltrinieri’s Lambrusco wines are crafted with utmost care and precision. The winery offers a diverse range of Lambrusco wines, each with its own distint personality and flavor profile.

Lambrusco Sorbara

The Lambrusco Sorbara showcases the Sorbara grape variety, known for its vibrant acidity and delicate aromas of red fruits. With its pale pink colour and lively bubbles, Lambrusco di Sorbara is a refreshing and versatile choice that pairs beautifully with a variety of dishes.

Barbara and Alberto Paltrinieri

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