currently 165,636 Wines and 25,036 Producers, including 3,179 classified producers.
Quite developed, tart, dark, fleshy and somewhat tarry aroma of predominantly black berries with a hint of plums and pickled cherries, Mediterranean herbs, moderate barrel tones and a little soya and pepper. Firm, juicy, dense, ripe fruit, present, fine sandy, ripe tannin, some liquorice and clearly ethereal spice on the palate, reminiscent of eucalyptus and pepper, persistent, has power, but also a certain acid bite, some nougat in the background, good depth, very good finish. Slightly past its prime, which is why it diminishes a little with air, but still in excellent form.
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 |