ColdiSole

Brunello di Montalcino 2016

93

Some nutmeg, dried flowers and a hint of soy-sauce savoriness seeped into the cranberry fruit and wet leaves. The tight, medium-bodied palate is charged with dusty, seamless tannins. Juicy, mature and nicely woven. Drink or hold.

Degani

Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore 'Cicilio' 2019

92

A rich and delicious red with cherry, berry and some walnut undertones. It’s medium-bodied with soft tannins and a flavorful finish. Very typical. Drink now.

Degani

Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore 'Cicilio' 2018

89

The 2018 Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore Cicilio impresses through a finessed and airy display of fresh violets and mint plus white smoke, blueberry and a subtle hint of animal musk. It’s silky in texture with ripe red fruits, salty minerals and a mix of inner rose and lavender tones. There’s nothing out of place in this balanced and juicy effort, which seems to have something new to say each time I revisit it, as it tapers off with floral nuances and a hint of plum.