BELLA ITALIA
No country matches the diversity of Italy when it comes to wine. Here are two well-priced Brunellos from the superb 2010 vintage, along with some excellent values from the southern regions of Puglia and Sicily
LA COLOMBINA Brunello di Montalcino 2010 (95, $50) Powerful, vibrant; cherry, plum, spice, earth, mineral
PODERE LA VIGNA Brunello di Montalcino 2010 (94, $45) Cherry, plum, licorice, saline; burly, savory
TENUTE GIROLAMO Puglia Conte Giangi-rolamo 2011 (91, $23) Rich; eucalyptus, chocolate pudding, spice, boysenberry
CEUSO Nero d’Avola Terre Siciliane Scurati 2013 (89, $17) Candied black raspberry, cassis, star anise, graphite, cocoa powder; supple
COLLI DELLA MURGIA Puglia Selvato 2012 (89, $18) Brambly berry, herb, smoke, mineral, spice; well-knit
TENUTE GIROLAMO Primitivo di Manduria Monte dei Cocci 2011 (89, $12) Aromatic, silky, rich; plum…
