Wave Two: Italian Reds
This list represents an exceptional collection of premium, collector-grade Italian red wines, anchored heavily by the prestigious regions of Tuscany and Piedmont, alongside choice selections from the Rhône Valley and Sicily.
Collection Overview
- 🇮🇹 Tuscan Powerhouses: The collection features iconic Brunello di Montalcino bottlings and Super Tuscans. It includes highly rated, structured examples like the 2017 Poggio San Polo 'Vigna Vecchia' and the 2018 Casanova di Neri Tenuta Nuova.
- 🍇 Piedmontese Elegance: A deep focus on classic Nebbiolo from top Crus in Barolo and Barbaresco, showcasing elite modern and traditional producers like Roagna, Bruno Rocca, and Elvio Cogno.
- 🌍 Rhône & Island Accents: Exceptional Syrah from Hermitage and Côte-Rôtie adds French nuance, balanced by high-altitude, volcanic Nerello Mascalese from Mount Etna (Passopisciaro).
High-Value Highlights
The top five highest-priced individual bottles in this specific lineup are:
- 2017 Poggio San Polo 'Vigna Vecchia' (Tuscany) – $295
- 2015 Poggio San Polo Brunello di Montalcino Riserva (Tuscany) – $214
- 2004 Caparzo La Casa Brunello di Montalcino (Tuscany) – $166
- 2017 Monteverro Toscana IGT (Tuscany / IGP) – $159
- 2020 M. Chapoutier Hermitage Monier de la Sizeranne (Rhône) – $154
Volume and Allocation
The collection shows significant investment in specific producers. The largest single-wine allocations by quantity are the 2015 Cortonesi I Poggiarelli (12 bottles), the 2022 Bruno Rocca 'Curra' Barbaresco (11 bottles), and the 2019 Le Ragnaie Passo del Lume Spento (10 bottles).