currently 165,711 Wines and 25,038 Producers, including 3,204 classified producers.
Fragrance somewhat reminiscent of foliage and undergrowth with restrained aromas of red and black berries as well as floral hints, a little iodine and tar. Ripe, quite juicy fruit with tart, somewhat cocoa-spicy wood notes, earthy tones and hints of tar, also nutty flavours on the palate, fine sandy, relatively friable tannin, a hint of ash, good persistence, salty hints, very good, rather tart finish that gains juice with air.
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 |