Chalk mixed with dried strawberries on the nose. A bit more fruit on the entry, with med+ length. Lighter acids than the Pas Dose, but still a touch bitter on the finish.
Big nose, pretty and fragrant. Melon and lots of white peach. Rich, round body--very soft and elegant, with good acidity. But, I found it a bit too light on the mid-palate, and it didn't stand up to the nose.
Interesting nose of crushed flowers and chalk. Luscious mouthfeel; nice roundness and elegance. Lengthy finish with good weight and balanced acids. Overall a nice QPR.
Ripe, red cherry nose--smells like Jolly Ranchers (in a good way)--gives way to more ripe red fruit on the body. Soft but present fine tannins frame the medium length finish. Nicely balanced with good acidity. Great QPR.
Big wood spice and smoke on the nose. Dark, brooding, with big drying tannins and a finish that goes on and on. Still, it's quite elegant at this stage. Definitely needs to be paired with food.
Oak and black cherry on the nose. Elegant body with BIG drying tannins. Still tight right now, but showing good complexity and balance. Needs food (and time).
2007 Giuseppe Contratto For England Blanc de Noirs Pas Dosé 86 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Alta Langa
Very chalky nose. Firm, dry body with lots of fine CO2, and some roundness. Big acids on the finish with bright lemon and tart green apple.
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2007 Giuseppe Contratto For England Rosé 86 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Alta Langa
Chalk mixed with dried strawberries on the nose. A bit more fruit on the entry, with med+ length. Lighter acids than the Pas Dose, but still a touch bitter on the finish.
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2011 La Spinetta (Rivetti) Vermentino Casanova della Spinetta Toscana IGT 88 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT
Big nose, pretty and fragrant. Melon and lots of white peach. Rich, round body--very soft and elegant, with good acidity. But, I found it a bit too light on the mid-palate, and it didn't stand up to the nose.
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2011 Indigenous Selections gri/gio 90 Points
Italy, Delle Venezie
Interesting nose of crushed flowers and chalk. Luscious mouthfeel; nice roundness and elegance. Lengthy finish with good weight and balanced acids. Overall a nice QPR.
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2010 Indigenous Selections san/gio 91 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT
Ripe, red cherry nose--smells like Jolly Ranchers (in a good way)--gives way to more ripe red fruit on the body. Soft but present fine tannins frame the medium length finish. Nicely balanced with good acidity. Great QPR.
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2009 La Spinetta (Rivetti) Barbera d'Asti Cà di Pian 91 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Asti, Barbera d'Asti
Wood spice, some savory umami, and a touch of mint on the nose. Darker fruit, elegant body. Med+ finish with light tannins and good balance.
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2009 La Spinetta (Rivetti) Langhe Nebbiolo 91 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Langhe DOC
Big wood spice and smoke on the nose. Dark, brooding, with big drying tannins and a finish that goes on and on. Still, it's quite elegant at this stage. Definitely needs to be paired with food.
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2008 La Spinetta (Rivetti) Barolo Vigneto Garretti 92 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
Oak and black cherry on the nose. Elegant body with BIG drying tannins. Still tight right now, but showing good complexity and balance. Needs food (and time).
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2012 La Spinetta (Rivetti) Moscato d'Asti Vigneto Biancospino
Italy, Piedmont, Asti, Moscato d'Asti
Beautiful nose filled with lush tropical fruits and pineapple. Rich, viscous body with a touch of sweetness that blends nicely with the bubbles.
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