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WINE GUIDE
Legend DOCG: Vino a Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita DOC: Vino a Denominazione di Origine Controllata IGT: Vino a Indicazione Geografica Tipica
Types of wine
Service
Notation
Price Ranges
Red wine
Ready to drink
☆ Ordinary (75-79)
0 to $15
White wine
☆☆ Good (80-84)
Sparkling wine
Ready to drink or keep until indicated
Liqueur
Keep until indicated
15 to $20
☆☆☆ Very good (85-89)
20 to $25
☆☆☆☆ Excellent (90-94)
25 to $30
☆☆☆☆☆ Sublime (95-100)
30 to $60
♥ Personal favourite
$60 +
N.B.: The prices incidated are subject to changes relative to the LCBO price policy. The wines are rated according to a universal scale system.
Italian Wine
Puglia
Sangiovese 2012
Guide 2013
Pasqua Puglia IGT $10.95 LCBO#441428
PRICE RANGE
About wine critic Gabriel Riel-Salvatore Managing Editor and resident wine expert at Panoram Italia magazine, Gabriel has been working in the wine industry for over 10 years and has travelled extensively to various wine regions of Italy.
0-15$
Faint bouquet of red cranberries. Smooth, fairly watery body of medium intensity. ☆☆ 81
From 2008 to 2010, he served as president of the Montreal Slow Food Convivium, organizing numerous gastronomical and wine tasting events.
Piemonte
Sicilia
Toscana
Violante 2009
Barbera d'Asti 2010
Cusumano Syrah 2012
Santa Cristina 2011
Rivera Castel del Monte DOC $17.90 LCBO#327833
Castello del Poggio Zonin Spa Barbera d'Asti DOC $17.95 LCBO#250498
Cusumano Sicilia IGT $14.05 LCBO#145490
Antinori Toscana IGT $15.45 LCBO#76521
Nose displaying rich plum and blackberry aromas filled with nice flowery undertones. Rich, tangy red wine with muscular, yet well tamed tannins. ☆☆☆ 86
Tangy red berry bouquet with smooth red liquorice undertones. Sharp, vibrant mouth with a slightly green finish. ☆☆☆ 85
Delicate red berry nose with streams of red roses. Vibrant, slightly pungent body with chunky tannins and a warm, peppery ending. ☆☆ 83
Soft red berry aromas with a hint of cinnamon spice. Sharp, tasty red wine with a lively fruity body and a vibrant, tangy ending. ☆☆ 84
Veneto
Veneto
Veneto
Pasqua Pinot Grigio 2011
Pasqua Soave 1.5L 2012
Famiglia Pasqua Passimento 2010
Puglia
2016
Pasqua Delle Venezie IGT $12.95 LCBO#213496 Citrusy bouquet displaying pear and white peach aromas. Sweet, peachy flavours linger on a fresh, vibrant finish. ☆☆☆ 84
Sicilia
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2015
Pasqua Soave DOC $15.95 LCBO#82636 Soft, fruity bouquet with hints of yellow plum aromas and honeycomb undertones. Light, accessible Soave with a faint, short finish. ☆☆ 82
Sicilia
2016
Pasqua Veneto IGT $14.45 LCBO#141952 Sweet, concentrated bouquet of raspberry jam intertwined with soft floral undertones. Fruity and juicy mouth with a warm, suave finish. ☆☆☆ 86
Toscana
2016
PRICE RANGE
15-$20
Trentino-Alto Adige
Zisola Mazzei 2010
Sedàra 2011
Poggio Badiola 2011
Pinot Grigio 2012
Marchesi Mazzei Sicilia IGT $15.45 LCBO#303925
Donnafugata Sicilia IGT $18.20 LCBO#900274
Marchesi Mazzei Toscana IGT $18.95 LCBO#662197
Santa Margherita Valdadige DOC $18.95 LCBO#106450
Nice, meaty bouquet with loads of blackberry aromas and inviting violet undertones. Tasty, mouth filling wine with streams of fresh tobacco hovering on a fresh, smooth finish. ♥ ☆☆☆ 88
Soft bouquet recalling plum with hints of cedar. Vibrant, tangy medium bodied red wine with nice chewy tannins. ☆☆☆ 85
Racy nose with silky blackcurrant aromas and hints of cedar. Fruity and savoury medium body red wine with a smooth, sweet finish. ☆☆☆ 87
Lovely nose displaying peach and mango aromas. Crisp, lively mouth with a fruity, peachy finish. ☆☆☆ 86
PA N O R A M I TA L I A . C O M
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2016
Serego Alighieri Possessioni Rosso 2011 Masi Agricola Veronese IGT $16.95 LCBO#447326 Silky plum and fresh fig aromas with lovely streams of thyme. Soft, round medium body red wine with a lush vegetal finish. ☆☆☆ 86
Veneto
2015
Veneto
Veneto
Masianco Pinot Grigo Verduzzo 2012
Bonacosta 2011
Prosecco Val d'Oca 2012
Masi Agricola Valpolicella DOC $16.95 LCBO#285585
Val d'Oca Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Superiore DOCG $15.60 LCBO#340570 Lively, soft sparkling wine with fresh mineral and citrus aromas. Vibrant, zippy fruity Prosecco with a sharp tangy finish. ☆☆☆ 85
Masi Agricola $16.95 LCBO#620773 Appealing citrusy bouquet with hints of yellow plum and fresh hay undertones. Vibrant, lively white wine displaying a crisp, fizzy finish. ☆☆☆ 85
Veneto
Tangy bouquet mixing raspberry and sandalwood. Soft, fruity mouth with a warm vibrant ending. ☆☆☆ 85
2015
Piemonte
2017
Secco Bertani 2010
Arele 2010
Pian Balbo 2011
Bertani Valpolicella DOC $18.65 LCBO#12443
Tommasi Parziale Appassimento $19.95 LCBO#224188
Poderi Colla Dolcetto d'Alba DOC $20.30 LCBO#285494
Rich, savoury bouquet combining plum aromas with smokey, vegetal undertones. Soft, classical Valpolicella of medium intensity evolving on a slightly vegetal finish. ☆☆☆ 86
Piemonte
2016
Castello di Neive Barbaresco 2009
Soft, floral feminine bouquet with notes of cherries and rose petals. Fluid, medium-body affordable Barbaresco with a nice spicy structure and chewy tannins. ☆☆☆ 87
Toscana
Fresh, lovely nose of suave red berries with streams of floral and sweet oak undertones. Gourmand, mouthfilling, inviting red wine with sharp, lively red fruit flavours. ♥ ☆☆☆ 89
Piemonte
2016
La Lus 2009
A.A. Cantine Castello di Neive Barbaresco DOCG $20.50 LCBO#160143
2018
Banfi Monferrato DOC $23.95 LCBO#291575 Smooth, delicate bouquet mixing soft notes of blackcurrant with fresh tobacco undertones. Silky medium body red wine with round tannins and a nice fresh liquorice finish. ☆☆☆ 88
Veneto
2018
PRICE RANGE
25-$30
Puglia
2017
Rivera Castel del Monte DOC $20.45 LCBO#305276 Intriguing nose mixing sour black cherry and savoury cured meat aromas with hints of clove spice. Rich, fluid mouth filling red wine with a sharp spicy finish. ☆☆☆ 88
Veneto
Valpolicella Ripasso 2011
Antinori Chianti Classico DOCG $24.45 LCBO#606541
Masi Agricola Veronese IGT $20.95 LCBO#155051
Pasqua Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore DOC $22.95 LCBO#203968
Piemonte
2019
Toscana
2018
Suave, inviting bouquet of chocolate ganache mixed with raspberry and cherry blossom. Sweet, jammy accessible red wine ending on a warm, gourmand finish. ☆☆☆ 88
Toscana
2019
Barolo 2009
Fonterutoli Mazzei 2010
Rocca Guicciarda 2010
Batasiolo Barolo DOCG $29.40 LCBO#178541
Marchesi Mazzei Chianti Classico DOCG $25.70 LCBO#977629
Barone Ricasoli Chianti Classico DOCG $27.45 LCBO#943613
Attractive, ripe red berry aromas intertwine with lovely hints of rose petals and sweet vanilla undertones. Juicy, mouth filling Chianti with a vibrant, tangy finish. ☆☆☆ 88
Lofty bouquet displaying rich scents of field strawberry, floral undertones and streams of cedar. Charming, vibrant Chianti with sharp muscular tannins and a soft floral finish. ♥☆☆☆ 89
Nice, ethereal nose with notes of kirsch, red roses and underbrush. Smooth, silky Barolo with a warm peppery finish. ☆☆☆ 89-90
PA N O R A M I TA L I A . C O M
2016-9
Il Falcone Riserva 2007 Rivera Castel del Monte DOC $24.45 LCBO#177295 Charmin and elegant aromas of plum and blackberries intertwine with hints of vanilla, menthol and sweet spice. Full, mouth filling red wine displaying lovely acidity and chunky tannins. ♥ ☆☆☆☆ 91
2017
Campofiorin 2009
Silky red berry bouquet with hints of fresh thyme and toffee. Smooth, juicy super Venetian wine with a soft refreshing finish. ☆☆☆ 89
Soft raspberry bouquet with hints of liquorice and cedar aromas. Lively, vibrant Barbera displaying chunky tannins and a slightly spicy finish. ☆☆☆ 87
Puglia
Cappellaccio Aglianico Riserva 2006
Pèppoli 2010
Soft, lofty nose of red berries with streams of sweet oak and nutmeg. Elegant and fruity mouth with coating tannins and a lively harmonious ending. ☆☆☆ 89
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2015
Veneto
PRICE RANGE
25-$30
Toscana
2020
Farnito CabernetSauvignon 2005 Carpineto Toscana IGT $28.20 LCBO#996553 Deep, appealing bouquet of black berries, sweet liquorice and eucalyptus. Warm, full bodied super Tuscan with a lofty, harmonious ending. ☆☆☆☆ 91
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2021
2019
Brolo Campofiorin Oro 2009
Antinori Chianti Classico DOCG $29.75 LCBO#512384
Masi Agricola Veronese IGT $27.95 LCBO#976092
Complex nose mixing rich plum and red berry aromas filled with nice streams of violet and ground coffee. Charming, well balanced mouth with a smooth, tasty lingering finish, ♥ ☆☆☆☆ 92
2019
Toscana
Complex, savoury notes of sweet raisin and plum combine with smokey, fresh tobacco aromas. Round, appealing red wine of great depth and character. ♥ ☆☆☆☆ 90
Toscana
2020
2020
Piemonte
Barbaresco Tenuta Roncaglie 2008 Poderi Colla Barbaresco DOCG $43.50 LCBO#715763
PRICE RANGE
Rich, elegant bouquet displaying lofty kirsch accents supported by fine notes of rose petals and truffles. Powerful Barbaresco revealing a decidedly masculine complexion with chalky tannins and a long lasting finish. ☆☆☆☆ 90
30-$60 Toscana
2020
2019
Toscana
Val di Suga 2007
Badia a Passignano 2008
Castello di Brolio 2008
Pian delle Vigne 2007
Tenimenti Angelini Brunello di Montalcino DOCG $45.75 LCBO#713719
Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG $42.00 LCBO#384552
Barone Ricasoli Chianti Classico DOCG $49.25 LCBO#942607
Antinori Brunello di Montalcino DOCG $50.75 LCBO#651141
Inviting, racy fresh berry aromas cleverly combine with soft, floral accents and cedar undertones. Powerful, fullbodied Chianti of great character and impressive depth. ☆☆☆☆ 92
Deep, suave ripe bush berry and plum fragrances mix with lofty accents of sweet oak and violet. Smooth, sapid Chianti of remarkable depth evolving on a nice refreshing menthol finish. ☆☆☆☆ 93
Evocative bouquet of sweet field berries mixed with complex gamy and eucalyptus undertones. Warm, inviting mouth displaying a smooth, velvety character and a savoury long lasting finish. ☆☆☆☆ 94
Complex and inviting vegetal aromas cleverly combine with fig, plum and bush berry fragrances. Sapid and filling Brunello of great overall balance. ☆☆☆☆ 92
Toscana
2021
Piemonte
2022
Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia 2011
Parusso Barolo Bussia 2006
Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Bolgheri DOC $59.75 LCBO#606194
Parusso Armando Barolo Bussia DOCG $97.00 LCBO#105130
Lofty blackcurrant fragrances elegantly intertwine with soft, floral accents and complex menthol undertones. Silky, charming mouth-filling red wine of impressive pedigree. ♥ ☆☆☆☆☆ 95
Toscana
28
Veneto
Marchese Antinori Riserva 2009
2024
PRICE RANGE
Elegant, complex bouquet mixing soft kirsch accents with rose petals, cedar and underbrush aromas. Powerful, coating Barolo with lofty tannins and a distinguished, wellbalanced finish. ☆☆☆☆ 93
$60 +
Toscana
2025
Toscana
Toscana
2024
Luce 2009 Luce della Vite Toscana IGT $99.75 LCBO#685263 Classy, appealing nose filled with ripe blackberry, hints of violet and eucalyptus undertones. Lofty, mouth-filling super Tuscan with rich plum, chocolaty flavours, powerful chalky tannins and a nice peppery finish. ☆☆☆☆☆ 95
2025
Guado al Tasso 2009
Tignanello 2010
Ornellaia 2010
Antinori Bolgheri Superiore DOC $100.00 LCBO#986380
Antinori Toscana IGT $99.75 LCBO#986786
Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore DOC $185.00 LCBO#722470
Luscious blackcurrant fragrances cleverly intertwine with complex balsamic undertones and lofty menthol accents. Refined, velvety mouth-filling Bolgheri of amazing depth and character. ☆☆☆☆☆ 96
Clean, appealing bouquet of ripe red berries displaying hints of cedar and sweet vanilla undertones. Sapid, complex tangy mouth with savoury mineral accents lingering on a warm, longlasting finish. ☆☆☆☆ 94
Ontario
Ontario
Ontario
Ontario
Sauvignon Blanc 2012
Bollicine 2012
Rose Brut 2012
Aglianico 2011
Vieni Estates Wine and Spirits Vinemount Ridge VQA $24.95 private sale/collection
Vieni Estates Wine and Spirits Ontario VQA $24.95 private sale/collection
Vieni Estates Wine and Spirits Ontario VQA $29.95 private sale/collection
Vieni Estates Wine and Spirits Vinemount Ridge $29.95 private sale/collection
Intriguing bouquet of lime aromas combined with hay and fir tree undertones. Sharp, crispy grassy sauvignon with lingering fresh lime flavours. ☆☆☆ 86
Nice bouquet of dry goldenberries with yeasty, nutty undertones. Suave, fruity sparkling wine with a fresh, crispy finish. ☆☆☆ 88
Delicate red cranberry aromas intertwine with soft floral undertones. Sharp, tangy slightly tannic sparkling rosé of fine perlage lingering on pink grapefruit flavours. ☆☆☆ 88
Intricate bouquet mixing mulberry and elderberry aromas with soft mineral undertones. Nice, warm mouthfilling red wine with robust tannins lingering on a tangy finish recalling sour cherries. ☆☆☆ 87
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Rich and distinguished blackberry aromas graciously mix with complex smokey cedar undertones. Dense, luscious, velvety red wine with powerful well-tamed tannins and a warm persistent spicy finish. ☆☆☆☆☆ 96
CANADIAN WINES
2017