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OLD WORLD WINES
For this round of wine reviews , we asked our national panel of experts to recommend some of their favorite Old World wines , primarily wines from Europe . As always , these selections include brief tasting notes , a rating and the wine ’ s retail price , which can vary from store to store and market to market . Unless noted otherwise , the price reflects a 750-ml . bottle .
FIVE STARS
( 98 ) Mocali Rosso de Montalcino 2017 ( Italy ). 100 % sangiovese , rich and full of flavor . Medium bodied , with earthy overtones . Slight tannin with smooth finish . Organic . ($ 20 )
( 98 ) Ceretto Dolcetto D ’ Alba Rossana 2018 ( Italy ). Classic and extremely tasty example of Dolcetto . Fruit in harmony with earthy notes and just a touch of bright tannin , super aromatic with a long finish . Just enough grip to make you want to drink it more . ($ 20 )
( 97 ) Boscarelli Il Nocio Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2016 ( Italy ). This absolutely outstanding Tuscan wine from one of the area ’ s most renown producers is a world-class example of sangiovese . It is profoundly elegant and supple , with structure and body , creating a balanced , wonderful wine . A very special bottle . ($ 120 )
( 97 ) Chateau des Bachelards Comtesse de Vazeilles Fleurie 2018 ( France ). An extraordinary Beaujolais and the best vintage for this gamay . Complex with nuances of berries , cola , graphite and violets , all wrapped in firm but subtle tannins . One of the best ! ($ 48 )
( 96 ) Bonnet-Huteau Les Bonnets Blancs Muscadet Sèvre et Maine sur Lie 2020 ( France ). This wine shows little notes of salinity on the nose , ripe fruit on the palate with a touch of crisp citrus . Rocky slate notes , crisp dry finish , medium bodied . Slightly lower alcohol at 12 %. Perfect chilled with or without food . ($ 15 )
( 95 ) Parmoleto Montecucco Sangiovese Riserva 2016 ( Italy ). A superb
RATING SYSTEM |
Five stars ( 92-100 points ) A top-flight wine . Superior in taste and character and providing an outstanding price / value relationship . |
Four stars ( 86-91 points ) A superb wine and an excellent value . A wine for which customers will keep coming back . |
Three stars ( 80-85 points ) An above-average wine at a reasonable price point , one that many consumers will enjoy . |
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