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Reviews for 2022

July 2022 - Italy

July 2022 - Italy
This month's Wine feature is Italian Wines

Italy Reviews

Kirkland Signature 2017  Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
94 points
$14
Best Buy
A beautiful Brunello to pop now and then set down the rest of your bottles for another decade.
94 points $14 Best Buy
Collina San Ponzio 2020 Bric Dei Pittatori Barbera
94 points
$26
A ripe and buoyant Barbera bursting with berries, bramble, and bravado.
Cupcake 2020  Pinot Grigio
93 points
$11
Best Buy
A vivacious variation on a classic theme to please the whole party.
93 points $11 Best Buy
Luna Nuda 2021  Alto Adige
93 points
$13
Best Buy
A crisp and refreshing aperitif to accompany almost any Mediterranean meal.
93 points $13 Best Buy
Luna Nuda 2021  Prosecco di Treviso DOC
93 points
$13
Best Buy
A crisp and floral sparkler and fruity crowd pleaser, but with sufficient acid and structure for cocktails and dry wine fans.
Awards: 2022 Best Prosecco
93 points $13 Best Buy
Luna Nuda 2020 Brut Rosé Prosecco Treviso
93 points
$13
Best Buy
An interesting and more nuanced Prosecco with added red fruit structure and complexity.
Awards: 2022 Best Rose Prosecco
93 points $13 Best Buy
Kirkland Signature 2019 Riserva Chianti Classico DOCG
92 points
$8
Best Buy
A delightful Tuscan masterpiece to cellar, pair with a meal tonight, or transport you to memories of dining on a piazza in Italy.
92 points $8 Best Buy
Giovina 2020  Montepulciano dAbruzzo DOC
92 points
$18
Best Buy
Dark red fruits balanced with crisp acidity and well integrated oak; enjoy with a decant or after a few years of cellar aging.
92 points $18 Best Buy
Kirkland Signature 2018  Barolo DOCG
92 points
$19
Best Buy
A delightful and well structured Barolo that needs food as well as time to open up.
92 points $19 Best Buy
Luna Nuda 2019 Red Blend Alto Adige
91 points
$11
Best Buy
A beautiful example that reminds you drink Italian wines with dinner other than the typical Sangiovese and Nebbiolo options.
91 points $11 Best Buy
Midnight Hour NV  Prosecco DOC
88 points
$10
Best Buy
Fruity and floral but with a crisp palate to make this a more versatile pairing with foods than the average Prosecco.
88 points $10 Best Buy
Chloe 2020  Pinot Grigio
88 points
$16
A refreshing and crowd pleasing Pinot Gris with enough fruit to sip by itself and enough structure to pair with foods.
Santoreggia 2020  Sangiovese
88 points
$18
A lovely Tuscan table wine to pair with red sauce and any grilled meat.
Collina San Ponzio 2020  Nebbiolo
88 points
$26
A mellow and drying Italian red that will serve well at the table.
Luna Nuda 2021  Pinot Grigio
86 points
$13
Best Buy
A rounded, orchard fruit driven crowd pleasing Pinot Grigio with good structure and acid.
86 points $13 Best Buy
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