When we talk about successful aging in wines, Fontalloro - Felsina is certainly a fitting example. The Fontalloro Fèlsina 2009 vintage, tasted last night, was a real satisfaction, not surprisingly it received high level reviews from some the field major experts such as Wine Advocate and James Suckling (93/100 for both). A pure Sangiovese that shows itself with a red that is as dark as it is intense, as are the notes of licorice, wood and vanilla on both the aromatic and tasting sides combining with aromas of berries and a slight acidic hint, underlining the still remaining longevity of the wine. The tannin is well present, but dosed to the right point, for a balanced structure that does not weigh it down excessively.

It is known that Marsala was born in Sicily nearly as a chance, with the adding of some spirit to the typical local Sicilian wine by an English merchant to preserve it better. The result was so good that it has become a stable presence at the English royal court also nowadays. If you are a true Marsala lover Marsala Superiore Riserva AEGUSA Florio is a sacred name, indeed with 97/100 points it is part of the top 20 Extraordinary Wines of the world of Wine Advocate’s chart. The very long aging in Florio cellars gives this wine an outstanding depth of flavors and shades, as the mature fruits, the multiple spices like licorice, the persistent and long minerality and an incredible fumè honey note. In our catalogue you can find so many different vintages of this Sicilian marsala, from the youngest 2001 up to the 1941, a 77 year old wine that any wine lover would do anything to taste.

Sassicaia 2011: in the beginning you can immediately feel the alcoholic note but only for few seconds, then you start to feel the freshness and refinement of the fruits as strawberry, currant accompanied by a vibrant vegetable ground shade. The taste is very lively and the alcoholic note is balanced by a fine acidity and mature tannins. The final is very convincing. Ratings: Gambero Rosso 95\100; Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 94\100.