Hart Davis Hart Auction Co. [email protected] www.hdhauctions.com tel: 312.482.9996 44 Auction 2611 Brunello di Montalcino 2016 Le Ragnaie Tuscany “...a very elegant and perfumed expression of Sangiovese with lifted fl oral aromas that recall blue fl ower and wild rose...cherry, cassis and other classic aromas...” (94 points) Monica Larner, WA, Nov 2020 611 12 bottles per lot $500–750 Brunello di Montalcino 2016 Tenuta Valdicava (V. Abbruzzese) Tuscany “...aromas of balsamic, tea, dark berry, walnut and coff ee bean. Full-bod- ied, yet tight and very intense with ripe tannins that are fi ne and reserved. Racy and polished...” (98 points) JS, Dec 2020 612 12 bottles (oc) per lot $800–1200 Brunello di Montalcino, Rennina 2016 Pieve Santa Restituta (Gaja) Tuscany “...black truffl es to the blackberry, walnut and chocolate undertones... layered with chewy yet soft tannins and a long, fl avorful fi nish. Smoke, mahogany and wet-earth...” (97 points) JS, Nov 2020 613 12 bottles per lot $1200–1800 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva, Madonna del Piano 2016 Tenuta Valdicava (V. Abbruzzese) Tuscany “...violet and cherries with undertones of freshly shaved sandalwood... very fi ne tannins that are focused and intense with a polished nature... impresses at every level...” (99 points) JS, Feb 2022 614 6 bottles (owc) per lot $750–1100 Cabernet Sauvignon, Collezione Privata 2016 Isole e Olena Toscana IGT “...among the fi nest Cabernet Sauvignons in Italy. High altitude sites in Barberino yield a distinctly mid-weight, elegant, savory Cabernet that is all about reserve...” (98 points) AG, Vinous.com, Aug 2020 615 12 bottles per lot $480–750 Gattinara, Vigna Valferana 2016 Nervi-Conterno Piedmont “...Rich and resonant, the 2016 is so supremely beautiful as it opens up in the glass. It is a wine of real breadth and textural expansiveness...total sense of balance...” (96 points) AG, Vinous.com, Sep 2020 616 6 bottles per lot $320–480 Montevertine 2016 Montevertine Tuscany Lot 618: Six in oc “Now we’re talking! The 2016 Montevertine is a chiseled and sharp expres- sion, with fl inty notes of pencil lead and black stone. This is an absolutely divine Sangiovese...” (96 points) Monica Larner, WA, Sep 2019 617 12 bottles (2 oc) per lot $800–1200 618 12 bottles per lot $800–1200 Montevetrano 2016 Montevetrano Colli di Salerno IGT (Campania) “...hits it out of the ballpark with beautiful intensity and lush richness that feels seamless and balanced...dark fruit and the fl inty crushed stone and spice...” (95 points) Monica Larner, WA, Oct 2019 619 12 bottles per lot $480–750 Syrah, Collezione Privata 2016 Isole e Olena Toscana IGT “...profound and beautiful...power, smokiness and textural richness... grilled herb, blue fl ower, moist earth and Toscano cigar. Bold cherry fruit fi lls the core...velvety and long...” (96 points) Monica Larner, WA, Sep 2019 620 12 bottles per lot $420–650 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2017 Valentini Abruzzo “Bright blackberries and blueberries are at the forefront on the nose...a persistent line of confi dent acidity and plenty of playful citrus and chestnut undertones...” (92 points) JS, Nov 2019 621 9 bottles per lot $1100–1700 Cepparello 2018 Isole e Olena Toscana IGT “...bright and ethereal with a true sense of luminosity and clarity...Tart cherry and cassis segue to balsam herb and wild violets...muscle and determination with sweet tannins...” (96 points) Monica Larner, WA, Oct 2021 622 12 bottles per lot $600–900 Grattamacco 2018 Grattamacco Tuscany “...elegant, refi ned and satisfying...Bright and translucent, with tons of detail, the 2018 oozes with pedigree. Lavender, spice, mint, tobacco and dried fl ow- ers add an attractive upper register.” (96 points) AG, Vinous.com, July 2022 623 12 bottles (2 owc) per lot $600–900 Sassicaia 2018 Tenuta San Guido Tuscany “...balance is achieved thanks to the nuanced character of the fruit, the present acidity, the well-managed structure and the contained alcohol... lifted and bright...” (97+ points) Monica Larner, WA, Feb 2021 624 12 bottles (2 owc) per lot $2200–3200 Barbaresco, Gallina 2019 La Spinetta (G. Rivetti e Figli) Neive, Piedmont Lot 626: One label slightly scuff ed “...tight and structured...red fruits, crushed stone, ash and slate in the nose and palate. Medium-to full-bodied. Polished and chewy with a solid fi nish at the end...” (95 points) JS, Oct 2022 625 12 bottles (2 owc) per lot $750–1100 626 12 bottles per lot $750–1100 Trinoro Rosso 2019 Tenuta di Trinoro Toscana IGT “...profoundly deep and pure with a solid core of black fruit that is framed by an elegant contour of spice, tobacco, smoke and crushed stone... streamlined and velvety...” (100 points) Monica Larner, WA, Oct 2021 627 6 bottles (owc) per lot $750–1100 Massetino 2021 Masseto Toscana IGT Owc—strapped prior to inspection by HDH, Owc—strapped prior to inspection by HDH “Sweet berries with violet and rose aromas...So perfumed. Medium-bodied with very fi ne velvety tannins that run the length of the wine. Vibrant at the end...Best ever...” (96 points) JS, July 2023 628 9 bottles (2 owc) per lot $1300–1900 Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli 1997 Altesino Three base neck (3) 2012 Conti Costanti Three base neck; one label slightly scuff marked (8) 629 Above 11 bottles per lot $450–650 Cepparello 1997 Isole e Olena (1) Lamaione 1997 Castelgiocondo (Frescobaldi) (5) Il Blu Vertical Assortment Brancaia 2010 (2); 2013 (2); 2015 (2) (owc) (6) 630 Above 12 bottles per lot $380–550 Brunello di Montalcino Biondi-Santi - Tenuta Il Greppo 2006 (2) Riserva 2010 (3) 631 Above 5 bottles per lot $1000–1500 Barbaresco Riserva, Gallina 2007 La Spinetta (G. Rivetti e Figli) (1 mag) Riserva, Starderi 2007 La Spinetta (G. Rivetti e Figli) (1 mag) Riserva, Valeirano 2007 La Spinetta (G. Rivetti e Figli) (1 mag) Santo Stefano 2011 Bruno Giacosa (3) 632 Above 3 bottles and 3 magnums per lot $700–1000