2022 Italian Wine Over $100

The Borgo del Tiglio 2022 Collio Ronco della Chiesa (in the dark green label) is another inspiring expression from one of Italy's most exciting white-wine artisans. The grape is Friulano (aged in barrique for 10 months) and... Read More

During my visit to the Gaja winery I had the opportunity to preview a few upcoming wines. One of these is the 2022 Barbaresco. This hot vintage required extra work in the vineyard to maintain leaves for shade. The 2022 vintage... Read More

Attractive nose of ripe mangoes pineapple and grilled lemons with some toasty nutty notes and hints of smoky minerality. Cardamom and pie crust too. It’s full-bodied nervy and juicy with bright acidity and savory nuances. It’s... Read More

Enticing aromas of woodland berry camphor blue flower and underbrush form the nose on the full-bodied 2022 Rosso di Montalcino from Salvioni. On the savory palate notes of white pepper star anise and truffle accent a juicy black... Read More

Richly textured pink grapefruit citrus salty ocean tang lingering finish salty cracker. Feels silky and deeply textured great quality white fruits ripe spiced quince and pear. A hot vintage means you'll find less Sauvignon... Read More

Tasted a few months after it was bottled the Ornellaia 2022 Bolgheri Superiore Ornellaia will be coming to market in March 2025. The blend is 55% Cabernet Sauvignon 25% Merlot 10% Cabernet Franc and 10% Petit Verdot. The wine... Read More

Woodsy spice tar-tinged smoke and medicinal herb notes are an aromatic entry point for this firm savory red joining focused flavors of dehydrated black raspberry and macerated mulberry fruit rose hip and singed orange peel. The... Read More

The Tenuta San Guido 2022 Bolgheri Sassicaia reveals a beautiful fruit profile with fresh blackberry tart cherry and Mediterranean tones of blue rosemary blooms and lavender sachet. I tasted this wine several times over the course... Read More