currently 165,654 Wines and 25,036 Producers, including 3,179 classified producers.
Initially slightly unfocussed on the nose, reminiscent of wet wool, but becomes much clearer with aeration, spicy oak, herbaceous and nutty notes, partly preserved red berries, vegetal and earthy traces. Initially also slightly dissolute on the palate, partly preserved, predominantly red fruit, vegetal notes and oak, very light lactic notes, develops contours with aeration, sugar candy and light roasted notes, vegetal and earthy notes, lovage, fairly prominent, very slightly astringent tannins, full-bodied on a very good finish.
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 |