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Terre del Sommacco

2019 Italy Sicily
91 Points

A touch of camphor lifts dusty rose and dried black cherries as the 2019 Terre del Sommacco smolders up from the glass. Silky and refined, this washes across the palate with a polished wave of perfumed red fruits and savory spice. It leaves a web of fine-grained tannins to linger, finishing structured, potent and long. A sour citrus hint punctuates the experience nicely. -E.G.

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Vinous June 2023
Terre del Sommacco

Bertolino Soprano

2020 Italy Sicily
91 Points

The 2020 Bianco Bertolino Soprano is exotic, with a tropical burst of citrus and florals giving way to peach preserves. This possesses cooling acidity and textures of pure silk, coming across as a bit opulent yet balanced while showcasing masses of ripe apple and nectarine. The 2020 finishes squeaky clean yet long, with a citrusy concentration that tugs at the cheeks. The Bertolino Soprano is a barrel-aged, varietal Grillo. -E.G.

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Vinous June 2023
Bertolino Soprano

Special Reserve

2018 Israel Upper Galilee
90 Points

Elegant and balanced, with sweet vanilla, fresh tobacco and cracked pepper infusing a base of red cassis and plum. Savory acidity and a subtle sanguine undercurrent add good energy. Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Carignan and Marselan. Kosher. Drink now through 2026. 1,100 cases made, 300 cases imported. From Israel.—J.M.

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Wine Spectator September 2023
Special Reserve

Wild Carignan Reserve

2020 Israel Upper Galilee
90 Points

A strappy, full-bodied take on Carignan, with flavors of wild raspberry, red currant, smoked meat and dried flowers hemmed in by slightly grippy tannins, while singed mesquite and apple wood notes hover in the background. A very solid, distinctive red, with good tension despite its weight. Drink now through 2030. 1,500 cases made, 60 cases imported. From Israel.—K.B.

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Wine Spectator September 2023
Wild Carignan Reserve

Tenuta Sant' Alfonso

2021 Italy Tuscany
90 Points

The intensely savory nose is full of cured meat, new leather and pencil lead, with zippy undertones of cranberry and hibiscus. The meatiness escalates on the palate, while pepper, fresh cherry and orange provide balance. Tannins are approachable, while the acidity is substantive enough to make itself known. Palm Bay International. —D.C.

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Wine Enthusiast November 2023
Tenuta Sant' Alfonso