Hailing from the legendary Conca d'Oro—the "Golden Bowl" of Panzano—the 2019 Giorgio Primo is an iconic Super Tuscan that stands shoulder-to-shoulder with famed neighbors like Fontodi and Castello dei Rampolla. In this sun-drenched amphitheater, Bordeaux varietals achieve a transcendent level of expression, producing a wine that outpaces top-tier Napa blends and Classified Growth Bordeaux. With critical acclaim reaching a stratospheric 96-99 points, this vintage captures a mesmerizing "Margaux elegance meets Tuscan spice" profile, balancing raw power with silken grace.

On the palate, this 2019 vintage is a symphonic study in tension and elegance. It offers a complex core of crème de cassis, crushed violets, and graphite, all wrapped in a cloak of exotic spice, sandalwood, and that unmistakable Panzano stony minerality. The tannins are pixelated and seamless, providing a structural integrity that promises decades of evolution while remaining remarkably seductive in its youth.

Having benefited from careful bottle aging, the 2019 Giorgio Primo is now beginning to show the rewards of tertiary development, landing in a perfect spot to enjoy immediately or cellar for further complexity. Whether you are a devotee of structured Cabernet or a seeker of soulful Italian blends, this remains a definitive centerpiece for any serious collection.

Critical Acclaim: 

99 Points, Falstaff:

• “Densely woven on the palate, with beautiful texture and punchy tannin, opens in many layers, with distinctive stony and mineral components. Radiant and deep, lingers long; a terrific wine.”

97+ Points, Wine Advocate:

• “This is an etched and polished wine with dark fruit, spice, graphite and pencil shavings. The tannins are beautifully managed, and the wine is long and complex.”

97 Points, James Suckling:

• ‘Extremely complex aromas of crushed currants, spices and sandalwood with some bark. Violets, too! Full-bodied with creamy, polished tannins and great intensity. Layered and beautiful. Better in 2024, but already beautiful to try.”

96 Points, Vinous Media:

• “Dense, rich and explosive, the 2019 races across the palate with dark fruit, chocolate, leather, incense and spice. This sumptuous Cabernet Sauvignon-based Panzano red has a ton to offer.”

96 Points, Decanter Magazine:

• “Herbal, plummy and earthy, this 2019 is rich in chocolate, spice and black fruits. Concentrated and silky, its glossy dark fruit is lifted by a streak of sapid red fruits, a balsamic fresh element and mouthwatering acidity. Keep for a few years before opening.”