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Red
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2020 Fratelli Serio and Battista Borgogno Barolo Albarella
Nebbiolo more
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Pale ruby in color with light intensity.
Pretty nose of wild flowers, red fruits and tobacco notes.
Medium bodied with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with cherries, currants, light plums, black pepper, earth, light vegetables, herbs, light oak, black coffee and wet leaves.
Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a delicious Barolo. Smooth, soft and yummy right out of the bottle. Complex, with nice balance and elegance.
Still very young and has good potential to become a 94+ point wine. Will age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years.
This Single Vineyard is elegant, spicy and entertaining. Good by itself or with food.
100% Nebbiolo grapes were aged in large oak barrels for 30 months.
14% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$100.
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Red
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2021 Fratelli Serio and Battista Borgogno Nebbiolo d'Alba
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Pale reddish in color with light intensity.
Fresh red fruits on the nose and medium in body with medium acidity.
Very dry on the palate with mild complexity.
Showing cherries, red currants, light wood, spices, earth, herbs and black pepper.
Short finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a nice and easy drinking Nebbiolo from Alba.
Showing mild complexity, and will continue to age nicely in the next few years. Would be nice to revisit it in 3 years.
13.5% alcohol by volume.
88 points.
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Red
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2021 Cascina delle Rose Barbera d'Alba
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Purple in color.
Light nose of red fruits.
Dry on the palate with mild complexity.
Medium bodied with medium plus acidity.
Showing red currants, cranberries, pomegranates and dark chocolates.
Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and pomegranates.
A little unbalanced and better with food.
Aged for 1 year in large oak barrels.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
87 Points.
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Red
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2020 G.D. Vajra Barolo Bricco delle Viole
Nebbiolo more
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Light reddish in color with light intensity, and fresh red fruits on the nose.
Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.
Dry on the palate with mild complexity.
Showing red currants, cherries, strawberries light wood, spices, coffee and dark chocolates.
Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a delicious Barolo. Still very young and needs time to mature properly.
Elegant and rich. Fresh, easy drinking, and already enjoyable, even by itself. Showing nice complexity and mouthfeel.
Needs time to open up properly, so be patient. Good by itself or with food.
Would be nice to revisit it in 10 years.
100% Nebbiolo grapes were grown at 1,200 feet of elevation. Vines are 40 to 90 year old vines. Aged for 42 months in large Slavonian wood barrels.
14% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$120.
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Red
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2022 Giacosa Fratelli Dolcetto d'Alba Madonna Como
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Reddish in color.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate and fruit forward.
Showing fresh berries with light herbs, spices and coffee.
Short finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
Simple and easy drinking.
100% Dolcetto grapes were aged for 6 months in stainless steel vats.
13.5% alcohol by volume.
87 Points.
$12.
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Red
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2022 Monchiero Langhe Nebbiolo
Langhe DOC
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Neon red in color.
Fresh cherries on the nose.
Light to medium in body with high acidity.
Dry on the palate with fresh cherries, strawberries and peppercorn.
Short finish with grippy tannins and tart cranberries.
Feels like a Dolcetto with big tannins.
Unbalanced and too tart for me.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
82 Points.
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Red
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2020 Fratelli Serio and Battista Borgogno Barbera d'Alba Superiore
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Dark reddish in color.
Fruity nose and medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.
Dry on the palate with mild complexity.
Showing red cherries, currants, light wood, spices, coffee and peppercorn.
Spicy finish with soft tannins and tangy cranberries.
Fresh and easy drinking.
Grapes were aged for 12 months in oak barrels.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
87 Points.
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Red
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2021 Pecchenino Dogliani Superiore Sirì d'Jermu
Dolcetto more
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Dark ruby in color with medium intensity.
Full-bodied with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with mild complexity.
Showing sweet cherries, raspberries, spices, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, earth and peppercorn.
Short finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
Would be nice to revisit it in 3 years.
Single Vineyard Dolcetto grapes were aged in large oak barrels for 12 months.
14% alcohol by volume.
88 points.
$20.
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Red
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2023 Poggio Al Grillo Guado delle Casaline
Bolgheri
SuperTuscan Blend more
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Purple in color with a purplish rim.
Very aromatic nose of blue fruits and sweet cherries.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with blueberries, plums, cherries, light earth, herbs and spices.
Tangy finish with soft tannins and cherries.
This is a very tasty Merlot. A very unique wine from Bolgheri, Italy. Nicely balanced and easy drinking.
Still young, and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly.
Nice to see such low alcohol from this region.
Good by itself or with food.
A blend of 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc and 5% Sangiovese.
Aged in ceramic vats for 8 months.
13% alcohol by volume.
90 points.
$45.
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White
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2021 Giacomo Borgogno & Figli Langhe Riesling Era ORA
Langhe DOC
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Light yellow in color with a golden hue.
Nice Riesling nose with diesel notes and citrus.
Medium bodied with medium plus acidity.
Showing citrus, ripped lemons, apples, spices, light diesel and light honey.
Dry on the palate with nice complexity and a tangy finish.
Still young and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly, but already enjoyable, even by itself.
13% alcohol by volume.
90 points.
$30.
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Red
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2019 Le Rocche Dei Barbari Langhe Nebbiolo Primanebbia
Langhe DOC
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Very pale reddish in color.
Dry on the palate with mild complexity.
Light to medium in body with medium plus acidity.
Showing light strawberries, pomegranates, light wood, vegetables and spices.
Tangy short finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.
Balanced and easy drinking.
Good by itself or with food.
13.5% alcohol by volume.
87 Points.
$20.
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Red
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2019 Cascina Corte Dogliani Superiore Pirochetta Vecchie Vigne
Dolcetto more
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Dark red in color with a wide reddish/ brick rim.
Beautiful nose and medium plus in body.
Dry on the palate with medium acidity.
Showing light cedar, earth, herbs, chocolates, black pepper, vanilla and spices.
Medium finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.
This is a good quality wine with nice complexity and balance. Spicy and tangy. Very tasty.
Easy drinking and good by itself as a sipping wine.
Dolcetto grapes, from 60 year old vines, were aged for 15 months in French oak barrels. A small production of only 3,000 bottles.
13.5% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$17.
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Red
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2021 Poderi Luigi Einaudi Dogliani Superiore Vigna Tecc
Dolcetto more
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Dark ruby in color.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Showing red and black fruits with light wood, spices, coffee, dark chocolates, earth and herbs.
Nice finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.
Nicely Balanced and good by itself or with food.
100% Dolcetto grapes were aged for 12 months in cement vats, and some wood barrels.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
88 points.
$22.
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White
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2023 In Serrata Insolito Bianco Toscana IGT
White Blend more
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Pale orange in color.
Light to medium in body with medium acidity.
Such an interesting nose with lots of earth notes and green Fava beans.
Dry on the palate and nicely balanced.
Showing citrus, lemons, apples, pears, earth and minerals.
This is a tasty orange wine from Tuscany. Nicely balanced and elegant.
A blend of Trebiano and Vermentino. Fermented on the skins in amphora vats for 3 months. A tiny production of only 400 bottles made. Organic.
12% alcohol by volume.
89 points.
$35.
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Red
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2020 Ceretto Barolo
Nebbiolo more
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Beautiful nose of flowers, red fruits and black currants.
Medium bodied with medium plus acidity.
Dry on the palate with nice complexity.
Showing cherries, raspberries, spices, light oak, licorice, dark chocolates, coffee and peppercorn.
Medium finish with grippy tannins and tangy raspberries.
This 4 year old Barolo is still young, but already enjoyable. Earthy and elegant.
Needs time to open up properly, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years.
Loved the nose better than the palate at this point.
Tasty and a good food wine.
100% Nebbiolo grapes were aged in oak barrels for 3 years.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$65.
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Red
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2023 G.D. Vajra Dolcetto d'Alba Coste & Fossati
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Pretty color of red/ ruby with medium intensity.
Fruit forward, especially on the nose.
Medium bodied with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with mild complexity.
Showing red fruits with chocolate notes, tobacco, light vegetables and herbs.
Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
A good quality wine. Easy drinking with good structure. Soft and elegant.
100% Dolcetto grapes.
14% alcohol by volume.
88 Points.
$15.
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Red
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2017 Cantine DEI Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Madonna della Querce
Sangiovese more
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Ruby in color with a wide reddish/ brick rim.
Nice nose and medium plus in body.
Dry on the palate with medium plus acidity.
Showing red and black fruits with light wood, tobacco leaf, herbs, peppercorn, pencil lead, dark coffee, dark chocolates and earth.
Long finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.
This 7 year old Sangiovese from Montepulciano is elegant and robust. Feels big, yet not in your face kind of wine.
Well balanced with nice complexity and mouthfeel. The high alcohol is well integrated.
This Single Vineyard will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.
100% Sangiovese grapes were aged in large Croatian oak barrels for 2 years. A small production of only 4,000 bottles.
15% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$90.
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White
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2023 Ceretto Arneis Blangé
Langhe DOC
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Pale lemon in color.
Light to medium in body with light effervescence and medium acidity.
Dry on the palate and fruit forward.
Showing lemons, limes, spices and minerals.
Fresh and engaging.
Easy drinking and good by itself or with food. Would pair nicely with seafood. A good pool wine too.
13% alcohol by volume.
88 points.
$20.
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Red
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2021 Castello di Bolgheri Varvàra
SuperTuscan Blend more
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Very pretty color of ruby with a wide reddish rim.
Nice nose with unique aluminum notes.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with red and black fruits, earth, herbs, oak, chocolates, vanilla, licorice, spices, tobacco and peppercorn.
Long finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a very tasty Cabernet Sauvignon based Bordeaux blend from Bolgheri in Tuscany. Elegant and fruity with nice complexity.
Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Easy drinking and needs time to open up properly.
Already tasty and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years.
Elegant and robust. Spicy and fruit forward.
Feels like an old world Cabernet Sauvignon with a touch of new world.
A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc and 20% Merlot. Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, and 6 months in large Austrian barrels.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$30.
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Red
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2021 Réva Barbera d'Alba Superiore
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Dark purple in color with a short purple rim.
Fruity nose and medium in body, with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with mild complexity.
Showing raspberries, fresh picked cherries, dark chocolates, peppercorn, herbs and earth.
Tangy short finish with soft tannins and tangy cranberries.
Easy drinking right out of the bottle with lots of fruits.
Still young and will continue to age nicely in the next few years.
Grapes were aged in oak barrels for 12 months.
15% alcohol by volume.
88 points.
$25.
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Red
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2021 Tenuta Argentiera Bolgheri Superiore
SuperTuscan Blend more
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Dark ruby in color with a short reddish rim.
Nice nose of black currants, black plums, cooked cherries, spices, oak, licorice, vanilla, tobacco, milk chocolates and black pepper.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with black currants, plums, cooked cherries, spices, vanilla, licorice, cedar, leather, chocolates, tobacco, peppercorn and light cola.
Long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.
This is a delicious Merlot based blend from Bolgheri in Tuscany. Feels like a red Bordeaux, with a Napa twist. Interesting stuff.
Elegant and robust. Rich and fruit forward. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Spicy and entertaining.
This 3 year old is still young, but already delicious. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years.
Good right out of the bottle, and better with airtime.
A good quality wine that drinks wonderfully by itself. Will also pair nicely with a BBQ Meats.
A blend of 50% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc. Aged for 14 months in French oak barrels.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$120.
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Rosé
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2022 Cantine DEI Rosa Toscana IGT
Sangiovese more
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Pale salmon in color.
Light to medium in body with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with mild complexity.
Showing citrus, raspberries, strawberries, green apples and light earth.
Tangy finish with limes and grapefruits.
This Rosé from Montepulciano is balanced and elegant.
Good by itself or with food. A great pool wine.
100% Sangiovese grapes were aged in stainless steel vats for 3 months on the lees. Only 6,000 bottles produced.
13.5% alcohol by volume.
89 points.
$15.
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Red
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2022 Cantine DEI Rosso di Montepulciano
Sangiovese more
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Reddish in color with a purplish hue.
Medium bodied with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate and simple.
Showing red cherries, currants, light wood and spices.
Short finish with medium tannins and tangy raspberries.
Easy drinking and good by itself or with food.
14% alcohol by volume.
88 points.
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Red
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2013 Poggio alla Sala Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Parceto
Sangiovese more
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Beautiful color of ruby with a wide reddish rim.
Nose of ripe plums, cooked cherries, spices, dried figs, light oak, tobacco leaf, black pepper, earth, coffee, dark chocolates, herbs and light vegetables.
Full-bodied and elegant with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with plums, currants, cherries, spices, licorice, light oak, herbs, light vegetables, black tea and peppercorn.
Long finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a delicious Sangiovese from Montepulciano, Tuscany. Powerful, yet elegant. Well balanced with a great mouthfeel.
Feels like a 20 year old Right Bank Bordeaux. Drinking this with the wine maker, makes the experience even better.
Still drinking beautifully, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years.
This 11 year old is good right out of the bottle, and better after 30 minutes in the glass.
Good by itself or with food. Paired beautifully with the tagliatelle pasta with wild boar ragu.
14% alcohol by volume.
93 points.
$85.
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Red
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2019 Tassi Rosso di Montalcino
Sangiovese more
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Reddish in color and medium in body.
Dry on the palate with medium acidity.
Showing raspberries, cherries, spices, peppercorn, light wood, chocolates, tobacco and herbs.
Short finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
A great entry level wine from this winery. Soft and smooth and a good quality wine.
Elegant and fruity. Easy drinking and good by itself or with food. Good for parties too.
100% Sangiovese grapes were aged for 2 years in French oak barrels.
14% alcohol by volume.
90 points.
$30.
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