Tour of Italy - Bruno Giacosa & More, with a Rare $335 Sassicaia Top Upgrade

93 points from Falstaff. Bright ruby with dark berries, dried rose petals and savory spice, this juicy Sangiovese delivers radiant fruit, lively acidity and refined balance through a beautifully unfolding finish.

This 100% Sangiovese Rosso opens with enveloping red fruit and spice, balancing vivid acidity with a full, austere palate, velvety texture and soft tannins shaped by Slavonian and French oak.

Bright ruby and intensely floral, this Nebbiolo is warm, savory and silky, with moderate tannins, lifted floral character and a balanced finish. Nine months in French oak add polish without muting its freshness.

Made without oak to preserve its fruit, this Dolcetto shows vivid ruby color and aromas of fresh red berries and blackberry, with a dry, full palate, lively balance and a gently bitter varietal note.

92 Points - Falstaff. This 2023 Barbera d’Asti opens with wild raspberry, orange, rose hip and white pepper. Juicy red fruit, crisp acidity and soft tannins carry a precise, lively finish with easy charm.

95 points from Decanter. Tart cherry, tobacco and cigar box meet loamy earth and dark forest tones, with salted dark chocolate, black olive, superfine tannins, ironstone minerality and a long cherry finish.

95pt - James Suckling. Pure cherry, violet and ripe strawberry meet bark, walnut and dark chocolate, with focused structure, integrated tannins, bright acidity and a long finish.

93 Points - Wine Enthusiast. This Tuscan red layers cherry and plum with licorice, pepper and spice. Broad yet balanced, it brings smooth tannins, fresh acidity and a long, savory finish at the close.

Cooked fruit and spice lead this garnet-hued Amarone, with dried-grape richness and a velvety, full-bodied palate. Concentrated yet composed, it finishes with the depth and warmth of classic Valpolicella.

Cranberry, cedar and Negroni-like botanicals meet olive and lime peel in this organic Barbaresco, with savory depth, fine-grained tannins and a refreshing saline undertone.

92 Points - Jeb Dunnuck. This 2023 Langhe Nebbiolo shows fresh red fruit, floral lift and a hint of vanilla. Bright acidity and silky tannins keep the concentrated palate poised through a long finish.

Ripe cherry and blueberry meet dried flowers, sage and mineral notes in this Collio Merlot. Rounded fruit, juicy acidity and fine tannins lead to a savory finish touched by violet, lavender and earthy spice.

Dried rose and violet rise from this 2016 Barolo Riserva, followed by a dry, full-bodied palate. Firm structure meets velvety tannins and harmonious balance, with garnet depth and classic Nebbiolo poise.

Tassi's 2017 Brunello di Montalcino layers ripe cherry, savory herbs and a subtle smoky note over a compact, juicy frame, finishing long, warm and intensely expressive.

92 points from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate. Fragrant cherry and spice lead a lively, punchy palate with lifted aromatics, bright acidity, fine definition and tannin grip, closing with a fresh, agile finish.

92pt - Wine Spectator. Il Palagio's 2019 1530 Rosso layers plum, blackberry, earth and toasted oak over dusty tannins, fresh acidity and a complex, elegant finish.

95pt - Gardini Notes. San Filippo's 2020 Dei Comunali Brunello layers Amarena cherry, nutmeg and underbrush over a harmonious frame of dense, silky tannins and a persistent finish.

92pt - Wine Spectator. Cortonesi's 2019 I Poggiarelli Brunello layers cherry, dark fruit, leather and tobacco over mineral detail, firm tannins, bright acidity and a persistent finish.

94pt - Jeb Dunnuck. Alberto Voerzio's 2021 Castagni Barolo layers red cherry, rose, iron and green peppercorn over silky texture, firm tannins and a lingering spicy finish.

100 points from James Suckling. Violets, lilacs, orange peel, raspberries and rose petals frame pure Merlot fruit, with crunchy, creamy tannins, vivid energy, caressing texture and an extraordinarily long finish.

Cupano's 2021 Ombrone layers black cherry, cassis, chocolate and roasted herbs over dense, energetic tannins and a warm, persistent finish.

96pt - James Suckling. Sweet berry, cherry, orange peel and flowers meet firm, silky tannins, vibrant energy and savory notes of licorice and tobacco.

100pt - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate. Tenuta San Guido's 2023 Sassicaia layers blackcurrant, blackberry, graphite and Mediterranean herbs over refined tannins and a poised finish.