What an incredible video! It’s particularly impressive! I love how you have curated such a diverse range of reds, whites, and even a sparkling wine, showcasing the best of Italy’s wine regions. Your expertise truly comes to the fore as you reveal these 13 fantastic Italian wines in this well-made video. I have some favorites in this list including Produttori del Barbaresco, Massolino Barolo, and Le Volte dell'Ornellaia. Your insights on value and quality are especially helpful, and your outstanding presentation-written expertly and brilliantly-of these Italian gems are much appreciated. Thank you for yet another tremendous video that’s sure to be invaluable to all wine enthusiasts especially those who enjoy and collect Italian wines. Cheers, John! Hope that you enjoy your weekend!
Cheers, Margaux! Thanks very much! Glad that you enjoyed it. So much diversity in Italy I thought it would be fun to create a greatest hits of sorts! Hope that you have a fantastic weekend too!
@@AttorneySomm My pleasure, John! Such a fantastic list of greatest hits, indeed!🇮🇹 I have yet to find La Gerla! Looks like I may have to revisit Montalcino to get my hands on this gem.😅 Grazie mille! Buon sabato!
Another great video. Makes me realize I need to branch out more. I get too focused on Sangiovese and need to do a side by side of many regions. Your videos are excellent in describing the notes, now I just need to taste them!
Thanks very much! Glad you enjoyed it. Fortunately the tasting is the fun part! Comparison tasting really does help you identify your personal preferences, especially if you can do it blind. Cheers!
Muito obrigado! Given your pricing structure for imports, that sounds like it may be worth a try. They do a nice job with it and I enjoyed it more than their $50 wine that night. Saude! 👍🍷
Great video, love the addition of franciacorta here, perhaps one of the best kept secrets of italy. I personally am in love with the Saten style. Would also like to ring the bell for Amarone wines, so delicious with stews and such. Have 3 of the mentioned wines in my celler, the barbaresco 2019, the Massolino 2019 and the le volte 2018.
Somm Corleone, You Have My Undying Loyalty 😁 Thank You For Another Insightful And Interesting Video. INDIGENOUS AND OBSCURE TWO OF MY FAVORITE WINE DRINKING WORDS. LOVE WHAT YOU DO 🍷 SALUTE 🍷
Your video about Italian wines is very interesting and also contains information about my favorite wines Sassicaia and Ornellaia. I have an interesting proposal for you for a video report about red wines from a wine region that is little known to the average customer in the world. I mean the Hungarian region of Villány. This is an area in the southernmost part of Hungary that has made the most progress in the quality of red wines of any post-communist country in the last 35 years! Leading producers in the Villány region include Gere Attila, Bock József, Malatinszky Csaba and Sauska. The region is known above all for its unique Cabernet Franc. Merlot also achieves exceptional quality. Here I present some of the most prestigious wines from the Villány region. Cabernet Franc 2013 from the Malatinszky Csaba winery (James Suckling 98/100), Bordeaux blend Attila cuvée 2009 from the Gere Attila winery (Robert Parker 96/100), Bordeaux blend Attila cuvée 2012 (James Suckling 94/100), Bordeaux blend Cuvée 5. 2015 from the Sauska winery (James Suckling 95/100) or Sauska Merlot 2015 (James Suckling 95/100) . These wines from this little-known region in Central Europe are certainly worth noticing and tasting.👍
That white and brut sound very interesting. I usually get into the Moscato Asti this time of year with the summer heat. Any suggestions on Moscato Asti labels to look for?
Thanks! Actually both whites are two of the very best white wines in all of Italy! The Franciacorta is excellent too! As for Asti, I did a tasting about 18 months ago. My favorites were cusmano and marenco.
Thank you! Yes, definitely a very broad range, especially when you factor in the whites and the sparkling wines! So many different indigenous grapes in Italy.
Italy is rapidly becoming a joint favourite wine country - it has always been my favorite country to visit - but I need to get to grips with its white wines. Rizzi is a good producer at reasonable prices for both Barbaresco and Langhe Nebbiolo, imho. Agree about Produttori del Barbaresco and Massolino Barolo. The Val di Suga 2015 Brunello, of which I have five remaining bottles, was my joint wine of the year in 2023 (Massolino, 2011 Barolo was the other). Although I have a half-case of Volpaia 2019 put away, I couldn't resist adding a half-bottle as part of a recently ordered mixed case, just to get a sneak preview later this year. French for me this weekend, though, with a 2016 Gigondas tonight and a 2014 Pouilly Fuisse tomorrow. Thanks again for another enjoyable video.
Thanks very much, Steven. Italy is such a great country for wine due to all the indigenous grapes and the wide variety of styles. Definitely a terrific travel destination too! Appreciate you sharing some of your favorites. I'll have to try more Rizzi. Hopefully they will be pouring at the James Suckling tastings in NYC this week. Hope you enjoy your wines today and tomorrow! Sounds like a nice lineup.
Yes, I gave up buying both Ornellaia and Sassicaia a few years ago and now am a frequent buyer of Grattamacco and also Saffredi, Le Pupille. Not on this video but I'm looking forward to the 2018 Guado al Tasso Il Bruciato with a large rib-eye steak this evening. My first bottle of a half case just this week retrieved from storage with BBR in the UK so hoping it's a winner.
Aglianico is another great Italian wine. TJ’s has a cheap $6 version that is a great introduction to this grape to decide if you like it. A $20 version is outstanding.
Thanks very much! Yes, I'm a big fan of not just Aglianico but many wines from Campania. I have featured Aglianico in a few other videos, so I appreciate you mentioning it in your comment!
@@AttorneySomm Most of the wines I collect are on your channel but your tips are special things that make us make great decisions. In the last video of 9 $40 wines, I practically have them all. I like you a lot, you're not always weighing in on Bordeaux First wine
Thanks for weighing in. I often say that the only good wine is the wine you like and everyone certainly has different tastes and preferences. That is why I include a number of wines in these videos. Hopefully there are some others that you enjoy. With respect to the Antinoi, this is a wine that definitely continues to improve with additional bottle age but I think it is a high quality wine for the price. For what it is worth, the winemaker has said that the 2021 vintage of this wine is the best wine that he has ever made, but it is possible that it is just not in your wheelhouse. At this stage in its evolution, I think it benefits from a one-hour decant as well. Cheers!
@@AttorneySomm yeah, we all have different palates and prefer different wines, that what makes wine so fascinating. to me 2020 Marchese was unfocused, little bit all over the place, pointlessly thick and weirdly oxidative, that oak VA was distracting… definitely not worth the money for me. I can get incredible bottle of Saperavi for $20-25 instead
What an incredible video! It’s particularly impressive! I love how you have curated such a diverse range of reds, whites, and even a sparkling wine, showcasing the best of Italy’s wine regions. Your expertise truly comes to the fore as you reveal these 13 fantastic Italian wines in this well-made video. I have some favorites in this list including Produttori del Barbaresco, Massolino Barolo, and Le Volte dell'Ornellaia. Your insights on value and quality are especially helpful, and your outstanding presentation-written expertly and brilliantly-of these Italian gems are much appreciated. Thank you for yet another tremendous video that’s sure to be invaluable to all wine enthusiasts especially those who enjoy and collect Italian wines. Cheers, John! Hope that you enjoy your weekend!
Cheers, Margaux! Thanks very much! Glad that you enjoyed it. So much diversity in Italy I thought it would be fun to create a greatest hits of sorts! Hope that you have a fantastic weekend too!
@@AttorneySomm My pleasure, John! Such a fantastic list of greatest hits, indeed!🇮🇹 I have yet to find La Gerla! Looks like I may have to revisit Montalcino to get my hands on this gem.😅 Grazie mille! Buon sabato!
@@margauxml It is well worth a trip!
That's what happens when you don't pay for your shirt, they don't remove the watermarks.
Ha! Nice. 😂
Great stuff. Have always enjoyed the Insoglio del Cinghiale, glad to see it featured.
Thank you! Yes, they do a tremendous job with that wine. It is an absolute steal in strong vintages like 2021.
Great run down! Very appreciated. So much useful information. Thank you
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it! Appreciate the kind feedback.
Fantastic recommendations. Thank you, sir :)
Thank you! Very glad you enjoyed the video!
I have such an appreciation for your videos, great wine suggestions and a lot of education. Thanks.
Thanks very much! Appreciate the positive feedback! Try to include a balance of education with more practical advice. Cheers!
Another great video. Makes me realize I need to branch out more. I get too focused on Sangiovese and need to do a side by side of many regions. Your videos are excellent in describing the notes, now I just need to taste them!
Thanks very much! Glad you enjoyed it. Fortunately the tasting is the fun part! Comparison tasting really does help you identify your personal preferences, especially if you can do it blind. Cheers!
Great recommendations on the voerzio barbera and Massolino barolo!
Thank you! Appreciate the kind feedback! Cheers!
Sincerely appreciate the pin, John! Grazie mille!
You’re very welcome! Well deserved!
Greetings from Brazil! Another excellent video.
Found Insoglio for 260 BRL, equivalent to 50 dollars. Maybe i will give it a try.
Muito obrigado! Given your pricing structure for imports, that sounds like it may be worth a try. They do a nice job with it and I enjoyed it more than their $50 wine that night. Saude! 👍🍷
Hi, good option and more affordable!
Grato!
@@VictorGadelhaProd Thank you kindly! Cheers!
Great video, love the addition of franciacorta here, perhaps one of the best kept secrets of italy. I personally am in love with the Saten style. Would also like to ring the bell for Amarone wines, so delicious with stews and such. Have 3 of the mentioned wines in my celler, the barbaresco 2019, the Massolino 2019 and the le volte 2018.
Thank you! Completely agree with you re: Franciacorta! Definitely enjoy Amarone too. Appreciate you weighing in! 👍🍷
Somm Corleone, You Have My Undying Loyalty 😁 Thank You For Another Insightful And Interesting Video. INDIGENOUS AND OBSCURE TWO OF MY FAVORITE WINE DRINKING WORDS. LOVE WHAT YOU DO 🍷 SALUTE 🍷
My pleasure! So glad you enjoyed it! Appreciate the kind words. Cheers! 👍🍷
Your video about Italian wines is very interesting and also contains information about my favorite wines Sassicaia and Ornellaia. I have an interesting proposal for you for a video report about red wines from a wine region that is little known to the average customer in the world. I mean the Hungarian region of Villány. This is an area in the southernmost part of Hungary that has made the most progress in the quality of red wines of any post-communist country in the last 35 years! Leading producers in the Villány region include Gere Attila, Bock József, Malatinszky Csaba and Sauska. The region is known above all for its unique Cabernet Franc. Merlot also achieves exceptional quality. Here I present some of the most prestigious wines from the Villány region. Cabernet Franc 2013 from the Malatinszky Csaba winery (James Suckling 98/100), Bordeaux blend Attila cuvée 2009 from the Gere Attila winery (Robert Parker 96/100), Bordeaux blend Attila cuvée 2012 (James Suckling 94/100), Bordeaux blend Cuvée 5. 2015 from the Sauska winery (James Suckling 95/100) or Sauska Merlot 2015 (James Suckling 95/100) . These wines from this little-known region in Central Europe are certainly worth noticing and tasting.👍
Thanks very much! Appreciate the suggestion and your insights. I’ll have to see if I can try some of these wines. They sound terrific! Cheers!
That white and brut sound very interesting. I usually get into the Moscato Asti this time of year with the summer heat. Any suggestions on Moscato Asti labels to look for?
Thanks! Actually both whites are two of the very best white wines in all of Italy! The Franciacorta is excellent too!
As for Asti, I did a tasting about 18 months ago. My favorites were cusmano and marenco.
Italian wines are great with Italian food.
Agreed! What grows together goes together!
There’s such incredible diversity of styles and prices, I think I’d choose Italy if I could only enjoy wine from one country for the rest of my life.
Thank you! Yes, definitely a very broad range, especially when you factor in the whites and the sparkling wines! So many different indigenous grapes in Italy.
Italy is rapidly becoming a joint favourite wine country - it has always been my favorite country to visit - but I need to get to grips with its white wines.
Rizzi is a good producer at reasonable prices for both Barbaresco and Langhe Nebbiolo, imho. Agree about Produttori del Barbaresco and Massolino Barolo.
The Val di Suga 2015 Brunello, of which I have five remaining bottles, was my joint wine of the year in 2023 (Massolino, 2011 Barolo was the other).
Although I have a half-case of Volpaia 2019 put away, I couldn't resist adding a half-bottle as part of a recently ordered mixed case, just to get a sneak preview later this year.
French for me this weekend, though, with a 2016 Gigondas tonight and a 2014 Pouilly Fuisse tomorrow.
Thanks again for another enjoyable video.
Thanks very much, Steven. Italy is such a great country for wine due to all the indigenous grapes and the wide variety of styles. Definitely a terrific travel destination too! Appreciate you sharing some of your favorites.
I'll have to try more Rizzi. Hopefully they will be pouring at the James Suckling tastings in NYC this week.
Hope you enjoy your wines today and tomorrow! Sounds like a nice lineup.
Yes, I gave up buying both Ornellaia and Sassicaia a few years ago and now am a frequent buyer of Grattamacco and also Saffredi, Le Pupille.
Not on this video but I'm looking forward to the 2018 Guado al Tasso Il Bruciato with a large rib-eye steak this evening. My first bottle of a half case just this week retrieved from storage with BBR in the UK so hoping it's a winner.
Thanks for weighing in! Sounds like a terrific plan! Enjoyed tasting the 22 Il Bruciato a few weeks ago and added it to the cellar. Cheers!
Enjoyed the 2015 il Poggione reserva yesterday, highly enjoyable, hard to beat at that price point.
Thank you! Completely agree with you! 👍🍷
Aglianico is another great Italian wine. TJ’s has a cheap $6 version that is a great introduction to this grape to decide if you like it. A $20 version is outstanding.
Thanks very much! Yes, I'm a big fan of not just Aglianico but many wines from Campania. I have featured Aglianico in a few other videos, so I appreciate you mentioning it in your comment!
Hello and cheers from florance.
Cheers! Enjoy!
Hi John one more excellent video! Would you prefer a Barolo Massolino or a Barbaresco Produttori Del Barbaresco? I'm about to decide between the two!
Great question! Tough choice. I have both. Can’t go wrong either way. The Produttori will be ready to enjoy sooner if that makes a difference.
@@AttorneySomm you know everything
TKS!
@@VictorGadelhaProd Not everything, but definitely try to be knowledgeable on the wines I feature on this channel!
@@AttorneySomm Most of the wines I collect are on your channel but your tips are special things that make us make great decisions. In the last video of 9 $40 wines, I practically have them all. I like you a lot, you're not always weighing in on Bordeaux First wine
Viva Italia!
Grazie mille!
have tried very few wines from this great line up but 2020 of Marchese Antinori is beyond mediocre
Thanks for weighing in. I often say that the only good wine is the wine you like and everyone certainly has different tastes and preferences. That is why I include a number of wines in these videos. Hopefully there are some others that you enjoy.
With respect to the Antinoi, this is a wine that definitely continues to improve with additional bottle age but I think it is a high quality wine for the price. For what it is worth, the winemaker has said that the 2021 vintage of this wine is the best wine that he has ever made, but it is possible that it is just not in your wheelhouse.
At this stage in its evolution, I think it benefits from a one-hour decant as well. Cheers!
@@AttorneySomm yeah, we all have different palates and prefer different wines, that what makes wine so fascinating. to me 2020 Marchese was unfocused, little bit all over the place, pointlessly thick and weirdly oxidative, that oak VA was distracting… definitely not worth the money for me. I can get incredible bottle of Saperavi for $20-25 instead