2 of Patrizia Cencioni’s wines, winery in Montalcino, are recently awarded by Falstaff:
123 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG 2016 and
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2017
Falstaff Awards Patrizia Cencioni
Mundus Vini Awards Chianti
Gold and Silver from Mundus Vini for Villa di Vetrice Chianti Rufina and Chianti Rufina Riserva
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Fattoria Ambra took part at the Toscana Centrale Trophy 2022 from Falstaff and received 3 awards for their wines
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Icardi recently added a brand new wine to their portfolio: Barolo Riserva Serra DOCG 2015
Continue readingVinous Points Paltrinieri’s Lambrusco
Vinous points for Paltrinieri’s Lambrusco
3 Lambrusco’s from Cantina Paltrinieri received a high Vinous rating:
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“Fresh strawberry, sweet herbs, roses and smoke create an inviting display as the 2019 Lambrusco di Sorbara Lariserva opens up in the glass. This displays silky textures and a stimulating bead of fine bubbles, accentuated by brilliant acidity and tart orchard fruits. It’s savory, almost salty and buzzing with residual tension through the long, mouthwatering finale.” – Eric Guido
Drinking Window: 2021-2023
Tasting date: May 2021
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“The 2020 Lambrusco di Sorbara Radice presents a savory display of dusty rose, ginger and sour melon. It’s silky-smooth and textural, as a tug-of-war between sweet and sour plays upon the senses. Minerals, tart apples, wild herbs and spices resonate throughout, as this finishes long yet with cheek-puckering freshness. The decidedly dry Radice is made from the Sorbara grape, which is re-fermented to dryness in bottle, creating a ‘frizzante’ style.” -Eric Guido
Drinking Window: 2021-2022
Tasting date: May 2021
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“The 2020 Lambrusco di Sorbara Leclisse is lifted and floral with nuances of strawberry, savory spice and incense. Its silken bubbles are quickly firmed up by a mix of salty minerals and acids, as citrus-tinged orchard fruits add further tension through the mediu-length finale. The Leclisse is produced by the charmat method, and it spends three months resting on the lees prior to bottling.” – Eric Guido
Drinking Window: 2021-2022
Tasting date: May 2021
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
Decanter awards the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2018 and the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva 2017 from Gracciano with 91 points
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James Suckling awards 3 Lugana’s from Zenato with > 90 points
Lugana San Benedetto 2020 – 92 points
Lugana DOC Metodo Classico Brut – 92 points
Lugana Riserva Sergio Zenato 2018 – 94 points
Falstaff Trophy Results for Zenato
Great results for Zenato at the Falstaff Trophy Lugana & Custoza and at the Falstaff Rosato Trophy
Zenato took part at the Falstaff Trophy ‘Lugana & Custoza’ and received the 2nd place with the Sergio Zenato Lugana Riserva DOC 2018. This wine has been awarded with 93 points.
Also 4 other wines received 90 / > 90 points:
The Zenato Lugana San Benedetto is made from a selection of the best grapes from the eponymous estate. The vineyards are some of the appellation’s most historic and are considered to be among its best. Rich in personality and with great depth, this wine delivers a wide spectrum of fresh and complex aromas on the nose. It’s full-bodied and full-flavored in the mouth, with notes that shift from dried apple and pineapple to pear and vanilla. Its long, brilliant finish lingers with delicious results.
An intense and enveloping bouquet of white flowers with notes of pear and apple and nuances of peach and citrus. A fine, elegant and persistent perlage and a silky acidic vein gives freshness.
Produced with 100 percent Trebbiano di Lugana, this wine brightens up the glass with its straw yellow color. Its multifaceted nose is aromatic, fresh, and fruity, with notes of grape, peach, citron, grapefruit, and a hint of pineapple, which adds tropical character.
On the palate, the wine is approachable, fresh, and has good minerality.
A fresh and light wine that suits very well as aperitif, but also goes well with fish dishes.
The Rosé San Benedetto 2019 received 91 points at Falstaff’s Rosato Trophy:
” Harmonious and delicious, everything you expect from a good rosé wine.” Also chosen as wine of the year by the finnish magazine Viinilehti. See for more information: Rosato San Benedetto
Falstaff awards for Cantina Colli Euganei
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