Wednesday, March 6, 2019

James Suckling's Great Wines of Italy 2019


James Suckling's 
Great Wines of Italy 2019 is always a Bacchanalian delight.
Attendees, Wine Aficionados, Critics and Media are lavished
with some of the best wines on the market today, and now available
in New York City. Unfortunately for some this event is Sold Out!


James Suckling





Great Wines of Italy
IAC Building 555 18th street, NYC.



Nino Franco was dispensing his fabulous Prosecco.








CECCHI CHIANTI Classico & Reserva 2015 - 2016


Jean with a very distinct Barolo 2014, by Paolo Contero 
Barolo GINESTRA 


The Barolo wines thus far were all super fine but
this excellent Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco, the Rabaja' 2013 99Pts.
Arienda Agricola FALLETTO di Bruno Giacosa
stuck in my mind as an amazingly delicious wine.



Martina Molina of Mauro Molina Winery with Barolo 2014.





Great Wines need to be paired with great food and 
James Suckling provided, a variety of Italian Cured Meats,
Fine cheeses, olives and breads. 





Artist, Samm Cohen and myself enjoyed the sumptuous fare.



   Illaria Petitto for Fonna Chiara Montefalcione Taurasi   
                           


TOMMASI Family Estates




NUSSBAUMER 2016 TRAMIN



VALDICAVA  BRUNELO Di Montalcino 20010
was well balanced and full bodied with expressions 
of Plum, spices and flowers with velvety tannins. 98 Pts.





Chardondy Cuvée Bois'



Pietro Ratti of RENATTO RATTI with 
Barolo 2012 Marsenasco 94 Pts. and Nebbiolo Lanche 2014 91 Pts.



Rocche dei Manzoni
Barolo Perno Vigna LAPPELLA 2012 95 Pts.
Barolo Bricco San Pietro 2012 95 Pts.






CORDERO Di MONTEZEMOLO
Barolo Montefalletto 2012  94 Pts.
Barolo Bricco Gattera 2012  93Pts.



CASTELLO di GABBIANO
Chianti Classico Riserva 2013 91 Pts.
Chianti Classico Bellezza Gran Selezione 2012 92 Pts.



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