Nose: Intense aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, and plum, with hints of cedar, tobacco, and vanilla.

Taste: Rich and full-bodied, with flavors of ripe black fruits, dark chocolate, and a touch of spice.

Palate: Well-structured with firm tannins, balanced acidity, and a long, lingering finish.

Nose: Aromas of ripe red cherries, blackberries, and hints of violet. Subtle notes of earth and spice.

Taste: Rich and concentrated flavors of dark berries, cherries, and plums. Slight hints of vanilla and oak.

Palate: Well-structured with firm tannins and a balanced acidity. Smooth and velvety texture. Long and lingering finish with a touch of minerality.

Ripe and joyous dark cherry and berry pie aromas leap from the nose of this bottling, but it's the earthy veil of loam, dust and chaparral spice that provides particular depth. The texture is firm and the energy is bright on the palate, where a refreshing acidity drives through black cherry compote, sumac and mace flavors.

Nose: Intense aromas of ripe black cherries, dried figs, and raisins, with hints of tobacco and leather.

Taste: Rich and full-bodied, with flavors of dark chocolate, blackberry jam, and roasted coffee beans.

Palate: Velvety smooth tannins, balanced acidity, and a long, lingering finish of dried fruits and spices.

Nose: Intense aromas of blackberry, cassis, and dark chocolate.
Taste: Rich flavors of ripe black fruits, plum, and hints of vanilla.
Palate: Full-bodied with velvety tannins, balanced acidity, and a long, lingering finish.

Nose: Intense aromas of blackberries, black cherries, and plums, with hints of garrigue, dried herbs, and spices.

Taste: Rich and full-bodied, with flavors of ripe dark fruits, black pepper, licorice, and earthy notes.

Palate: Velvety and well-structured, with smooth tannins and a long, lingering finish.

A lovely deep, not quite opaque, purple/ruby color holds well to the rim. Refined aromas combine ripe, red-plum fruit, concentrated dark-licorice, integrated cedar & sweet spices. Fresh acidity lifts lively red-plum fruit on the palate. The structure is smooth & refined with silky tannins. Rich, warming alcohol is balanced by concentrated, ripe, dark-fruit. The wine finishes with earthy notes, truffles & dried leaves. The finish is complex & mature.

Nose: Intense aromas of ripe blackberries, cherries, and plums, with hints of tobacco and spices.

Taste: Rich and full-bodied, with flavors of dark fruits, blackcurrants, and black cherries. Subtle notes of vanilla, chocolate, and coffee.

Palate: Well-structured with firm tannins and a balanced acidity. Long and persistent finish, showcasing the wine's elegance and complexity.

Nose: Aromas of ripe red cherries, blackberries, and plums, with hints of dried herbs and earthy undertones.

Taste: Rich and vibrant flavors of dark cherries, blackberries, and raspberries, complemented by notes of tobacco, leather, and a touch of vanilla.

Palate: Medium-bodied with well-integrated tannins and a balanced acidity. The palate is smooth and velvety, with a long and persistent finish.

Rose, violet, forest-berry and wild herb aromas fill the glass on this fragrant red. Firmly structured yet loaded with finesse, the linear palate shows strawberry, red cherry, star anise and menthol set against assertive fine-grained tannins and bright acidity. It's still youthfully austere but balanced.Kerin O’Keefe

A blend of Syrah and Sangiovese, this salmon-colored wine opens with aromas of peach blossom and honeysuckle. The palate doles out juicy red cherry, nectarine, pink grapefruit and a hint of Mediterranean herb alongside zesty acidity.

Toeing the line between flinty and mossy, the nose intrigues with its earth tones and umami depth before opening onto a palate of just barely ripened Rainier cherries outlined by unrelenting tannins and acidity

This wine is 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Syrah and 8% Petit Verdot coming from Summit View, Candy Mountain and Dionysus Vineyards. Appealing aromas of freshly brewed coffee, dark cherry and barrel spice lead to full bodied flavors, where fruit and barrel intertwine. A long finish caps it off. There's a lot of fruit and loads of tannic stuffing behind it all. Sean P. Sullivan

The nose is decadent, but also fresh, vibrant and almost impossibly youthful with raspberries and plums. The palate toes a similar line between elegance and fun, as rich notes of soil and leather balance the berries and vanilla playing beneath a spicy crackle of pepper.

Nose: Aromas of ripe blackberries, dark cherries, and plums with hints of black pepper and dried herbs.

Taste: Rich and full-bodied with flavors of blackberry jam, blueberries, and dark chocolate. Subtle notes of vanilla and spice add complexity.

Palate: Smooth and velvety texture with well-integrated tannins. The wine has a long, lingering finish with a touch of smokiness.

Very reductive in the sensory profile showing notes of raspberries, currants, black tea leaves and coriander. Full bodied, harmonic and balanced in the sip showing tension, grace, wisdom and character. A splendid expression made in Chianti Classico.

In 2011, Daniele Delaini, Villa Calicantus’s owner, decided to quit a “not bad job” in a bank in Paris to dedicate himself completely to a small vineyard his aunt Teresa gave him years before. Villa Calicantus is the smallest winery of the Bardolino wine area on the top of one of the highest hills of the Bardolino Classico area, 2 km away from Lago di Garda. They produce between 4000 and 7000 bottles per year, depending on the weather of the year. Villa Calicantus has produced organically since 2011 and with biodynamic agriculture since 2014. Villa Calicantus is dedicated to obtaining wines with elegance, finesse and complexity, authentic expressions of the Bardolino and Lago di Garda.

Avresir comes from the oldest vines from the highest part of the hill around the villa. Because there is no Riserva category in Bardolino, Daniele uses Avresir, Riserva spelled backwards. Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara and Sangiovese are co-fermented in the same percentages that they are grown in the vineyard. The influence of the lake
combines with the influence of the Alps creating an incredible microclimate. The wine that is changing the way people think of Bardolino

Good intensity on the nose with savoury, inky, mocha notes. Full bodied yielding tannins and dry chewy finish.

In spite of the age of this tiny two-acre plot of vines (planted in 1889), the wine itself is a youthful juice bomb, with a snap, crackle and pop of aromas reminiscent of blueberry basil lemonade or the boozy, cranberry tang of a cosmopolitan. The palate is more tempered flavor-wise, but the light-fresh feel, with a chocolaty chew of tannins, gives an al dente bite that makes for a thirst-quenching style while also being detailed enough to cellar another seven to eight years.

Nose: Intense aromas of dark cherries, blackberries, and plums, with hints of tobacco and spices.

Taste: Rich and full-bodied, with flavors of ripe black fruits, chocolate, and vanilla.

Palate: Well-structured with velvety tannins, balanced acidity, and a long, persistent finish.

Modern and bulky, this has a lot of great things going on. It opens with aromas of mineral, graphite, sage and bold berry, with chewy, roasted black-fruit flavors. It's long, compact, chocolaty and spicy on the finish.

Flowers, cherries, and fennel are front, and center here. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, soft, polished, fresh, and silky with a core of sweet, red pit fruits and chocolate on the palate, and in the finish. 88-90 Pts.

Made with the traditional 50% of Nero d'Avola and 50% Frapatto, the wine shows a beautiful deep hue with young highlights. Intense fruity nose accented with ripe redcurrant and cassis. The same aromas recur on the palate where freshness fuses with lovely substance. It pairs well with white meat, tuna and other elaborate fish dishes.

Nose: Intense aromas of blackberry, dark cherry, and plum, with hints of vanilla, cedar, and baking spices.

Taste: Rich and full-bodied, with flavors of ripe black fruits, including blackberry and black cherry, complemented by notes of cocoa, tobacco, and a touch of espresso.

Palate: Velvety smooth with well-integrated tannins, offering a luscious mouthfeel. The wine showcases a perfect balance between fruit, oak, and acidity, leading to a long and satisfying finish.

Avarietal wine with layers of leather and bacon at the core, this full-bodied bottling is otherwise soft and juicy in red and black fruit. Overlaying it all is a smoky quality that overbears at times, but will pair well with the right foods.

Light herbaceous notes complement the cherry aromas of this delicate red. Fine tannins and moderate acidity provide a smooth mouthfeel. Well-balanced flavors of chocolate, cherry and herbs show on the bright palate and linger in the medium finish.

The nose starts at a café, with espresso and a cherry vanilla scone, before heading outside to a field of wild herbs. On the elegant palate, enduring notes of mocha and cherry are balanced by a spiced, medicinal undertone. Flexible yet sturdy tannins and simmering acid undergird a velvety, contoured texture.

Dark ruby, purple reflections, faint ochre brightening on the rim. Delicate wild blackberries, nuances of cherries, candied orange zest, rather shy bouquet. Medium complexity, sweet red cherries, ripe, integrated tannins, some cocoa on the finish, already developed and drinkable.

Floral notes emerge on the nose, dressing up hints of raspberry compote, while the medium- to full-bodied palate delivers raspberries, cherries, cinnamon, clove and pepper. The tannins on the finish are fine and silky. Drink now–2025.

Fresh, forward, medium bodied, easy drinking, red cherry dominated fruit with earth and thyme accents.

Colour: Opaque, intense red. Aromas: Mature red fruits with a cloak of enveloping spicy notes and hints of chocolate and liquorice. Taste: Great strength, balance and persistence.

Nose: Dark fruits, blackberries, blueberries, and hints of black pepper.
Taste: Rich and concentrated flavors of black cherry, plum, and dark chocolate.
Palate: Full-bodied with velvety tannins, balanced acidity, and a long, lingering finish.

Elegant, yet still brimming in meaty tannins, this wine offers deftness on entry, diving deeper into blueberry cobbler and baked bread as it goes. On the nose, roses and cinnamon entice, while mid-weight oak and licorice pull in more savory directions.

Nose: Intense aromas of ripe red fruits, such as cherries and raspberries, with hints of floral notes and a touch of spice.

Taste: Rich and velvety on the palate, with flavors of blackberries, plums, and a subtle earthiness. Well-balanced acidity and smooth tannins.

Palate: Medium-bodied with a long, lingering finish. Delicate hints of vanilla and oak add complexity to the wine.

This dark-ruby-colored wine has a nose of raspberry, Mission fig, cacao bean and sage. Deep berry flavors and notes of dark chocolate, freshly ground coffee, violet, mint and clove are set into rugged tannins that drift into a floral- and spice-laced finish.

Balsamic aromas of camphor mingle with French oak, coconut and purple flowers. Medium-bodied and assertive, the linear palate offers dried cherry, prune, vanilla and roasted coffee bean framed in close-grained tannins that grip the close. Kerin O’Keefe

This wine is still young and firm with concentrated tannins as well as perfumed berry flavors. Its texture and dry core show the ripe fruits and the touches of wood aging that come through gently. Roger Voss

Superripe Merlot gives a wine that is succulent, rich, and densely packed with balanced blackberry fruits and solid tannins. The wine's layers of ripeness promise great things. Drink from 2025. Roger Voss

Aromas of ripe plum, pine forest, exotic spice and cedar slowly appear in the glass. Bold and brawny, the palate offers cherry marinated in spirits, prune and licorice alongside velvety, close-grained tannins. You'll also notice the warmth of evident alcohol on the close. Kerin O’Keefe

This opens with earthy aromas of truffle, camphor and dark-skinned fruit. The ripe palate offers black cherry jam, star anise and a touch of caramel alongside smooth tannins.Drink through 2025. Kerin O’Keefe