currently 165,711 Wines and 25,036 Producers, including 3,204 classified producers.
Tart smoky nose, some vegetal notes with leeks, candied and preserved black berries and cherries, prominent cassis and iodine, light hint of red berries, slightly sharp animal notes. Candied fruit on the palate, chocolate and oak, some malted notes and licorice, light acid bite, candied herbs, good persistence, very creamy and full-bodied with noticeable alcohol, not particularly deep, candied nuts, astringent tannins, oak and alcohol again on an otherwise 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 |