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Santi

“Santico” Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG

2016

Red

JamesSuckling.com

91

August 15, 2022

Smoked dark cherries, dried meat and some muddled, herby undertones to the dark chili chocolate and wet stones. Bittersweet with some tart cherries and tight, fine-grained tannins before a medium finish. Drink or hold.

Nino Negri

‘5 Stelle’ Sfursat di Valtellina DOCG

2018

Red

JamesSuckling.com

93

August 9, 2022

Aromas of rose, sliced strawberry and roasted thyme. Medium-bodied with driving acidity and very nice concentration. Tense tannins are complemented by an array of well-ripened red berries. Thyme, rosemary and black tea come through. Lovely.

Castello Monaci

Aiace Salice Salentino Riserva DOC

2019

Red

JamesSuckling.com

92

August 8, 2022

Plenty of blackberry, ink and hints of sandalwood. Full body, chewy tannins and a slightly austere finish. Some white pepper, too. Structured. Needs time to soften. Drink after 2024.

Castello Monaci

Pilùna Primitivo Salento IGT

2021

Red

JamesSuckling.com

90

August 8, 2022

A fruity and fresh red with chocolate, cherry and berry character. Some citrus undertones. Medium body, light tannins and a fruity finish. Drink now.

Bolla

“Le Origini” Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva

2016

Red

JamesSuckling.com

94

August 2, 2022

Savory nose, with iron, dried dates, orange peel, warm spices and sweet roasted sesame. Lovely tension on the palate with powdery tannins. Lots of resolve here, with a tense mid-palate. Long and tangy with a bittersweet echo. Drink now or hold.

Tenuta Rapitalà

Hugonis Cabernet Sauvignon/Nero d’Avola Sicilia I.G.T.

2018

Red

JamesSuckling.com

91

July 29, 2022

An attractive and fresh blend of cabernet sauvignon and nero d'avola. Medium body, creamy tannins and a fresh and bright finish.

Tenuta Rapitalà

Alto Reale Nero d’Avola Sicilia D.O.C.

2021

Red

JamesSuckling.com

91

July 28, 2022

Aromas of baked plum, black cherry and black tea. Medium-to full-bodied with chalky tannins. Pleasantly ripe and juicy on the palate. Nice balance here, with a tasty finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink now.

Tenuta Rapitalà

Vigna Casalj Alcamo Classico D.O.C.

2021

White

JamesSuckling.com

90

July 28, 2022

Plenty of apricots, white flowers, lemons and melon rind here with hints of crushed stone. It's medium-bodied with crisp acidity and a textured and mineral finish. Catarratto. From organically grown grapes. Drink now.

Tenuta Rapitalà

Nuhar Nero d’Avola/Pinot Nero Sicilia D.O.C.

2020

Red

JamesSuckling.com

92

July 28, 2022

A juicy and round-textured red with plum, cherry and ripe-strawberry character. Full-bodied, layered and delicious.

Domaine Billaud-Simon

Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos

2019

White

Wine Enthusiast

99

June 24, 2022

[Cellar Selection] "Cellar Selection - A champion of the celebrated Les Clos, this powerful, soul-reaching wine highlights the finesse of grand cru Chablis even in the hottest of vintages. Indisputably massive, unctuous even, it pulsates with yellow-cherry and peach flavors yet remains anchored in steel and breathtaking tension. It’s explosive in fruit now but will gain deeper nuance and complexity with time. Best After 2024."