Farnese’s opulent Chardonnay is generous and intense without being too intricate or complicated. Straightforward and genuine aromas include peach, grapefruit and honey-roasted almonds. The wine’s texture is smooth and pleasurable.——M.L.(5/1/2009)—— 88

This is a fine example of a sun-drenched Chardonnay from central Italy that boasts a saturated, golden color and savory exotic fruit, vanilla, butter and natural rubber. It’s viscous with streaks of glycerin that slowly make their way down the side of the glass and offers a creamy, sweet, sensation in the mouth.——M.L.(11/15/2007)—— 88