currently 165,669 Wines and 25,036 Producers, including 3,179 classified producers.
Candied and preserved cherries, red and black berries, some plums on the nose, hint of malt and candied herbs, touch of chocolate, spicy oak. Polished, candied fruit on the palate, spicy oak with lots of chocolate and licorice, candied herbs, fine dusty tannins, some astringent tannins, powerful, polished, very good finish with chocolate and oak. Made in a modern style that initially appears rather smooth, but improves over several days with aeration.
The Republic of Italy in southern Europe with its capital Rome covers 301,338 km². Most of the national territory is located on the Apennine Peninsula, which is surrounded by...
DOCG area for red wine in the Italian region of Tuscany. The zone encompasses the slopes around the picturesque hilltop town of Montalcino, 40 kilometres south of Siena in the province...
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100 WP uniqueWines that can only be made differently, but not better. |
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95-99 WP greatWorld-class wines whose depth, complexity, character and expressiveness give an unforgettable, sensual experience. |
90-94 WP excellentFirst class wines that are among the best of their kind. They are characterized by purity, harmony, depth and character. |
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85-89 WP very goodRemarkable wines with personality, expression, as well as a certain complexity and depth. They deserve every wine lover's attention. |
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80-84 WP goodClean, harmonious, at best typical wines. |
75-79 WP passable |
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70-74 WP schwach |
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60-69 WP insufficient |
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50-59 WP unacceptable |