2016

For those who have never experienced a Gran Reserva Rioja, it's truly an amazing combination of nature and winemaking skill. For over five years, this traditional blend of Tempranillo and Mazuelo from 40+ year old vineyards... Read More

98 points & the top rated Italian red from Antonio Galloni in the past seven vintages (under $60), the Cantalupo Breclemae Ghemme is one for the cellar! Crafted in northern Italy, the Arlunnos have had vineyards in this area for... Read More

A former wine producer of the year from Le Grand Guide des Vins de France, winemaker Alain Brumont crafts some of the best $20 reds in France. Brumont has put the obscure village of Madiran in Gascony back on the wine map, and... Read More

Rated 90 Points from James Suckling & Decanter Magazine, the Chateau Loirac 2016 is one of the best values in Left-Bank Bordeaux. Crafted in a perfect vintage, James Suckling has said about these petit Chateau that you can buy... Read More

Founded by Mauro Pacini in 1983, Fattoria Lecciaia is an estate that combines traditional practices with modern technology. Located in the Vallafrico area, bordering the oldest and most prestigious vineyards of Montalcino, the... Read More

Very deep purple with a narrow magenta rim. The nose is tight, with impressive depth and background. The base of brooding dark berry fruit is laced with liquorice and dark chocolate. Fleeting balsamic, plummy notes emerge as the... Read More

La Rioja Alta's Viña Ardanza has been our most popular Rioja for several years. It is no wonder, as this is the gold standard for traditional bodegas: a winery that ages their wines the old fashioned way, meaning three... Read More

This 2016 Reserva comes from high elevation vineyards in Mendavia, aged 24 months in French & American Oak, we simply couldn't believe the price at tasting. Elevation equals elegance, lending this Rioja incredible acidity... Read More

A touch of ripe Mirabelle plum joins the pear fruit on the nose. The resolutely dry palate holds them tight on a very concentrated, fresh but also earthy body. Taut and clean, this needs a little more time in bottle. The finish... Read More

Over the past several years, The Wine Buyer has featured several outstanding Rioja's just starting to hit their peak drinking window. These are our favorite types of wines, because instead of having to wait a few years for... Read More

A perennial Wine Spectator Top 100, Viticcio is one of the biggest stars in Italy! We've long been fans of their traditionally styled Chianti Classico Riserva, and we're equally excited to get our hands on this ready-to-drink... Read More