Dinner with the Vajra Family (Locanda dell’Arco, Cissone, Cuneo, Italy): Ordered from the restaurant. Served chilled. Pop & pour. Giuseppe said they make 12,000 bottles of this. First made in 1989, but had to be labeled "Langhe Bianco" (no "Riesling") until this vintage. I think this is the first Riesling from Piedmont that I've tasted. Muted nose of slate and lemon custard. Soft, rich, clean, and crisp in the mouth. Dry. Impressively complex and expansive. On the lush side compared to a typical German Grosses Gewächs. I could drink this all night. Goes beautifully with the classic Piemontese appetizers.
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7/3/2016 - kenv Likes this wine: 93 Points
Dinner with the Vajra Family (Locanda dell’Arco, Cissone, Cuneo, Italy): Ordered from the restaurant. Served chilled. Pop & pour. Giuseppe said they make 12,000 bottles of this. First made in 1989, but had to be labeled "Langhe Bianco" (no "Riesling") until this vintage. I think this is the first Riesling from Piedmont that I've tasted.
Muted nose of slate and lemon custard. Soft, rich, clean, and crisp in the mouth. Dry. Impressively complex and expansive. On the lush side compared to a typical German Grosses Gewächs. I could drink this all night. Goes beautifully with the classic Piemontese appetizers.
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3/9/2015 - victoria_isabelle wrote: 88 Points
Spennende, noe annerledea Riesling. Ok valuta for pengene.
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8/16/2013 - G85 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Rich and creamy. It shows the warmth of the year but plenty of lenght and texture. Nose still a little tight.
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11/16/2012 - JOsgood wrote:
More new world in style. Crisp with good minerals. Slightly sweet. As it sat in the glass it continued to improve.
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11/8/2012 - EMichels wrote: 90 Points
Very fragrant; Nice clean fruit; Great bright element; Nice acid; Fresh; Clean finish
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