Of all the wines I tasted in 2022, I focused and reflected a lot on the strong identity of small appellations which are becoming ever more precise, consistent, and detailed – an eye-opening exercise.
Overall, the 2019 releases last year were positive across the board although they were particularly great from Bolgheri, the SuperTuscans and Barbaresco.
Scroll down to see tasting notes and scores for Aldo’s top wines of 2022
Tuscany
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Aldo’s top wines of 2022
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