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TONY

WOOD

ITALIAN

WINE

Top Wines of 2022

Comparing wines from different denominations and making a list in order of preference is remarkable difficult and unnecessary…unless you are selling magazines or have a paying subscriber membership...I have neither!

In true wine critic tradition I have decided to continue making a list of the wines I most enjoyed during this past year.

My list is not based on price, denomination or points given… it is based on WOW factor!

1) Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino “Cerretalto” DOCG 2016

2) La Cerbaiola Brunello di Montalcino “Salvioni” DOCG 2006

3) Tenuta dell’Ornellaia “Ornellaia”Bolgheri IGT 2019

4) Castello di AMA “L’ Apparita” Toscana IGT 2019

5) Dom Pérignon 2008

6) Tenuta San Guido “Sassicaia” Bolgheri DOC 2019

7) Chateau d’ Yquem 2008

8) Montecalvi “San Piero” Toscana IGT 2016

9) Villa Le Corti “FICO” Toscana IGT 2020

10) Gagliole “Gagliole” Toscana IGT 2019

11) Le Guaite di Noemi “Amarone” Valpolicella DOC 2010

12) Poggio Bertaio “Apo” Umbria IGP 2006

13) La Montanina “Piallungo” Toscana IGT 2021

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