the Amontillado del Castillo from Lustau’s Almacenista collection is a masterpiece of age
The tannins are present but now settling beautifully
full-flavoured expression of Barossa Shiraz with dark fruit
It’s precise rather than punchy
This Agiorgitiko comes from vineyards near Koutsi in Nemea
2020 Barolo Cerequio DOCG, Vietti BBQ the Amontillado del Castillo fromThe Silk Throne of Barolo This is Barolo with fragrance, finesse and a quiet kind of majesty. From the celebrated Cerequio vineyard, it opens with red cherry, ripe strawberry, plum, rose and violet, before deeper notes of mint, liquorice, cinnamon, balsamic spice, tobacco and crushed stone begin to unfold. It is graceful rather than loud, but there is serious depth beneath the silk. The palate is elegant, layered and beautifully composed, with fine