currently 165,358 Wines and 25,033 Producers, including 3,160 classified producers.
Light dried vegetal notes on the nose, earthy and tarry notes, partly preserved mixed berries, hint of tobacco, some bay leaf, peppery traces, touch of wilted flowers. Ripe, fairly juicy, partly preserved warm fruit on th palate, hint of tobacco, cocoa notes, hint of dried herbs, spicy notes, sweetish and creamy, slightly noticeable warm alcohol, hint of coffee grounds, becomes more fresh and juicy with aeration, very good, warm fairly juicy, slightly jammy 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 |