*** Brief notes from wine fair, primarily for my own memory *** Glass: Stölzle Universal Bold, fruity, dense, not easy to detect the herbaceous notes of CabFranc. Quite long. Needs a lot of time 91-93
*** Brief notes from wine fair, primarily for my own memory *** Glass: Stölzle Universal Deep, fruity, bold, puppy fat and creamy. Dense and long. More Australia than Northern Rhone. 91-93
*** Brief notes from wine fair, primarily for my own memory *** Glass: Stölzle Universal Woohoo, had this quite early in the tasting and it was kind of the benchmark for all other wines! Deep, spicy, creamy, beautiful texture, exciting tension, very long and beautiful! Great wine in the making 94-95+
*** Brief notes from wine fair, primarily for my own memory *** Glass: Stölzle Universal Drunk right after the Saffredi it felt simple and one dimensional.Certainly a good and serious wine, but not very complex. 89-90
*** Brief notes from wine fair, primarily for my own memory *** Glass: Stölzle Universal Certainly a step up from the Giusto, but not en par with the Saffredi. Elegant, balanced, some finesse, some menthol notes good length, but lacks the excitement at the moment. Certainly way too young. 91-92+
*** Brief notes from wine fair, primarily for my own memory *** Glass: Stölzle Universal Another proof of the very approachable vintage. Very nice, good texture and acidity, all integrated, ready for the show. Drink now until 2030. 91-92
*** Brief notes from wine fair, primarily for my own memory *** Glass: Stölzle Universal Clear step up from the entry Barolo. Fine saline mineral core, very elegant and juicy, very approachable. Long! 93-94
*** Brief notes from wine fair, primarily for my own memory *** Glass: Stölzle Universal Beautiful salinity, grip, classic 2018 Barolo in its best sense. 92-93
*** Brief notes from wine fair, primarily for my own memory *** Glass: Stölzle Universal Single parcel within Ravera, on the top of the hill. Very tight, high acidity, needs a lot of time, but will become a beautiful wine in 5-10 years. 93++
*** Brief notes from wine fair, primarily for my own memory *** Glass: Stölzle Universal Fresh, wonderful grip and tension, beautiful texture and very long. Already approachable. 93++
*** Brief notes from wine fair, primarily for my own memory *** Glass: Stölzle Universal Drunk side by side with 2019. Also extremely young and fresh. A bit more herbaceous and depth. Very complex and long. Wonderful wine! 94-95+
*** Brief notes from wine fair, primarily for my own memory *** Glass: Stölzle Universal Very elegant, spicy, juicy, rather cool, lots of menthol, great tension and beautiful texture. Needs more time. 94-95++ At this early stage it is probably a bit behind the Sorbo.
*** Brief notes from wine fair, primarily for my own memory *** Glass: Stölzle Universal Beautiful deep ruby-garnet color. Wonderful nose. Powerful tannin, a bit drying, very elegant and balanced. Spicy, beautiful texture, very herbaceous and long! 94-95+
*** Brief notes from wine fair, primarily for my own memory *** Glass: Stölzle Universal Only made in special years. Interestingly, the grapes will go into the Nebbiolo in the other years. Wonderful Barolo! Salty, dense, elegant and balanced. Beautiful structure and texture, great tension, lots of fruit, rose petals and herbs. Long and lingering. 95-97
*** Brief notes from wine fair, primarily for my own memory *** Glass: Stölzle Universal Even though I am biased with wines wearing chainmail, I had to try it. Medium golden color. Nose very fine, some ripe, acacia notes. On the palate dense, medium acidity, fresh, spicy, deep, some orange zests, acacia, some honey. Good balance, never hot, good length. Could have been a very fresh C9dP Blanc :) 93
*** Brief notes from wine fair, primarily for my own memory *** Glass: Stölzle Universal Parusso is pretty unique. It has a very unique flavor profile, that I can't describe. 2019 is very approachable and nice. 92+
*** Brief notes from wine fair, primarily for my own memory *** Glass: Stölzle Universal Very similar to the 2019, probably with a little less tension and freshness. Same unique flavor. 91+
*** Brief notes from wine fair, primarily for my own memory *** Glass: Stölzle Universal Served from Magnum. Spicy, typical weird Parusso notes. Very elegant, lots of tension, very complex. Beautiful length. Great wine 94-95
*** Brief notes from wine fair, primarily for my own memory *** Glass: Stölzle Universal Beautiful wine! This is how a bold, fruity wine should be made! Deep, complex, powerful, but also fresh and elegant. Never hot, very spicy, very long. Certainly not for every day and not for everybody, but this is a real unique beauty! 94-95
*** Brief notes from wine fair, primarily for my own memory *** Glass: Stölzle Universal Surprisingly approachable as the other 2019 Barolo I have tasted. Powerful acidity and tannin, very fresh, typical Burlotto elegance. 93-94+
*** Brief notes from wine fair, primarily for my own memory *** Glass: Stölzle Universal Bold, fruity, dense. Certainly good, but no real tension and excitement. Boring in the best sense... 92-93
*** Brief notes from wine fair, primarily for my own memory *** Glass: Stölzle Universal Bold, fruity, dense. Certainly good, but no real tension and excitement. A bit more saline than the Mirador. Boring in the best sense... 93
*** Brief notes from wine fair, primarily for my own memory *** Glass: Stölzle Universal Bold, fruity, dense. My favorite from the three Finca wines. Nice spiciness and complexity, but not my favorite style of wine anymore. 93-94
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
*** Brief notes from wine fair, primarily for my own memory *** Glass: Stölzle Universal There was a time where I liked these bold, fruity, extracted, powerful wines. This time is gone. Certainly nice texture and velvet tannin, but way over the top. 92-93
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
*** Brief notes from wine fair, primarily for my own memory *** Glass: Stölzle Universal "Ja, mei..." as the Bavarian would say. Syrah, bold, powerful, too much of everything, technically very well made. No soul, no excitement, no terroir. 91-92
*** Brief notes from wine fair, primarily for my own memory *** Glass: Stölzle Universal Compared to wines like Saffredi and the like, this is disappointing, at least in this stage. Lacks length an tension. Certainly very well made, but I don't get it. 91-92
*** Brief notes from wine fair, primarily for my own memory *** Glass: Stölzle Universal Compared to wines like Saffredi and the like, this is disappointing, at least in this stage. A step up from Faye, round, spicy, creamy, but also a bit hot. Rum pot, stewed fruit. Lacks tension and excitement. 92-93+
*** Brief notes from wine fair, primarily for my own memory *** Glass: Stölzle Universal Oaked nose. On the palate also quite oaked. Based on the statement of Mr. Ziereisen it was matured in 600l used barrels. Juicy, good acidity, lacks complexity, medium length. Good wine, but for this insane price??? I don't get it. 90-91. Very bad PQR
*** Brief notes from wine fair, primarily for my own memory *** Glass: Stölzle Universal Muted nose. Fresh, elegant, spicy, some cinnamon. Pinot? Not much signs of.. Ok, but could not keep up with the other Pinots I tasted this weekend. I don't get it, who buys this wine for this price tag... 91-92 Bad PQR
*** Brief notes from wine fair, primarily for my own memory *** Glass: Stölzle Universal Fresh, juicy, nice fruit. Medium length. For me at the same level than the 10^4, just for a quarter of the price tag... 90-91
2019 Duemani Cabernet Franc Duemani
Italy, Tuscany, Costa Toscana
*** Brief notes from wine fair, primarily for my own memory ***
Glass: Stölzle Universal
Bold, fruity, dense, not easy to detect the herbaceous notes of CabFranc. Quite long. Needs a lot of time 91-93
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2019 Duemani Syrah Costa Toscana Suisassi
Italy, Tuscany, Costa Toscana
*** Brief notes from wine fair, primarily for my own memory ***
Glass: Stölzle Universal
Deep, fruity, bold, puppy fat and creamy. Dense and long. More Australia than Northern Rhone. 91-93
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2020 Fattoria Le Pupille (Elisabetta Geppetti) Saffredi Toscana IGT
Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT
*** Brief notes from wine fair, primarily for my own memory ***
Glass: Stölzle Universal
Woohoo, had this quite early in the tasting and it was kind of the benchmark for all other wines! Deep, spicy, creamy, beautiful texture, exciting tension, very long and beautiful! Great wine in the making 94-95+
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2019 Tua Rita Giusto di Notri Toscana IGT
Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT
*** Brief notes from wine fair, primarily for my own memory ***
Glass: Stölzle Universal
Drunk right after the Saffredi it felt simple and one dimensional.Certainly a good and serious wine, but not very complex. 89-90
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2019 Tua Rita Redigaffi Toscana IGT
Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT
*** Brief notes from wine fair, primarily for my own memory ***
Glass: Stölzle Universal
Certainly a step up from the Giusto, but not en par with the Saffredi. Elegant, balanced, some finesse, some menthol notes good length, but lacks the excitement at the moment. Certainly way too young. 91-92+
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2018 Ceretto Barolo
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
*** Brief notes from wine fair, primarily for my own memory ***
Glass: Stölzle Universal
Another proof of the very approachable vintage. Very nice, good texture and acidity, all integrated, ready for the show. Drink now until 2030. 91-92
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2018 Ceretto Barolo Brunate
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
*** Brief notes from wine fair, primarily for my own memory ***
Glass: Stölzle Universal
Clear step up from the entry Barolo. Fine saline mineral core, very elegant and juicy, very approachable. Long! 93-94
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2018 Elvio Cogno Barolo Ravera
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
*** Brief notes from wine fair, primarily for my own memory ***
Glass: Stölzle Universal
Beautiful salinity, grip, classic 2018 Barolo in its best sense. 92-93
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2017 Elvio Cogno Barolo Bricco Pernice Ravera
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
*** Brief notes from wine fair, primarily for my own memory ***
Glass: Stölzle Universal
Single parcel within Ravera, on the top of the hill. Very tight, high acidity, needs a lot of time, but will become a beautiful wine in 5-10 years. 93++
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2019 Fontodi Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna del Sorbo
Italy, Tuscany, Chianti, Chianti Classico DOCG
*** Brief notes from wine fair, primarily for my own memory ***
Glass: Stölzle Universal
Fresh, wonderful grip and tension, beautiful texture and very long. Already approachable. 93++
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2013 Fontodi Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna del Sorbo
Italy, Tuscany, Chianti, Chianti Classico DOCG
*** Brief notes from wine fair, primarily for my own memory ***
Glass: Stölzle Universal
Drunk side by side with 2019. Also extremely young and fresh. A bit more herbaceous and depth. Very complex and long. Wonderful wine! 94-95+
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2019 Fontodi Flaccianello della Pieve Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT
Italy, Tuscany, Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT
*** Brief notes from wine fair, primarily for my own memory ***
Glass: Stölzle Universal
Very elegant, spicy, juicy, rather cool, lots of menthol, great tension and beautiful texture. Needs more time. 94-95++ At this early stage it is probably a bit behind the Sorbo.
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2013 Fontodi Flaccianello della Pieve Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT
Italy, Tuscany, Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT
*** Brief notes from wine fair, primarily for my own memory ***
Glass: Stölzle Universal
Beautiful deep ruby-garnet color. Wonderful nose. Powerful tannin, a bit drying, very elegant and balanced. Spicy, beautiful texture, very herbaceous and long! 94-95+
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2010 Elio Grasso Barolo Riserva Rüncot
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
*** Brief notes from wine fair, primarily for my own memory ***
Glass: Stölzle Universal
Only made in special years. Interestingly, the grapes will go into the Nebbiolo in the other years. Wonderful Barolo! Salty, dense, elegant and balanced. Beautiful structure and texture, great tension, lots of fruit, rose petals and herbs. Long and lingering. 95-97
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2018 Colterenzio Schreckbichl LЯ
Italy, Trentino-Alto Adige, Alto Adige, Alto Adige - Südtirol
*** Brief notes from wine fair, primarily for my own memory ***
Glass: Stölzle Universal
Even though I am biased with wines wearing chainmail, I had to try it. Medium golden color. Nose very fine, some ripe, acacia notes. On the palate dense, medium acidity, fresh, spicy, deep, some orange zests, acacia, some honey. Good balance, never hot, good length. Could have been a very fresh C9dP Blanc :) 93
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2019 Parusso Barolo Perarmando
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
*** Brief notes from wine fair, primarily for my own memory ***
Glass: Stölzle Universal
Parusso is pretty unique. It has a very unique flavor profile, that I can't describe. 2019 is very approachable and nice. 92+
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2018 Parusso Barolo Perarmando
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
*** Brief notes from wine fair, primarily for my own memory ***
Glass: Stölzle Universal
Very similar to the 2019, probably with a little less tension and freshness. Same unique flavor. 91+
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2013 Parusso Barolo RISERVA Vigne Rocche Bussia
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
*** Brief notes from wine fair, primarily for my own memory ***
Glass: Stölzle Universal
Spicy, dense, very long, very good. 93-94
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2000 Parusso Barolo Riserva Bussia Oro Bussia
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
*** Brief notes from wine fair, primarily for my own memory ***
Glass: Stölzle Universal
Served from Magnum. Spicy, typical weird Parusso notes. Very elegant, lots of tension, very complex. Beautiful length. Great wine 94-95
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2019 Alves de Sousa Douro Quinta da Gaivosa Vinha de Lordelo
Portugal, Douro
*** Brief notes from wine fair, primarily for my own memory ***
Glass: Stölzle Universal
Beautiful wine! This is how a bold, fruity wine should be made! Deep, complex, powerful, but also fresh and elegant. Never hot, very spicy, very long. Certainly not for every day and not for everybody, but this is a real unique beauty! 94-95
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2019 Comm. G.B. Burlotto Barolo Acclivi
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
*** Brief notes from wine fair, primarily for my own memory ***
Glass: Stölzle Universal
Surprisingly approachable as the other 2019 Barolo I have tasted. Powerful acidity and tannin, very fresh, typical Burlotto elegance. 93-94+
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2019 Achával-Ferrer Malbec Finca Mirador
Argentina, Mendoza
*** Brief notes from wine fair, primarily for my own memory ***
Glass: Stölzle Universal
Bold, fruity, dense. Certainly good, but no real tension and excitement. Boring in the best sense... 92-93
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2019 Achával-Ferrer Malbec Finca Bella Vista
Argentina, Mendoza
*** Brief notes from wine fair, primarily for my own memory ***
Glass: Stölzle Universal
Bold, fruity, dense. Certainly good, but no real tension and excitement. A bit more saline than the Mirador. Boring in the best sense... 93
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2019 Achával-Ferrer Malbec Finca Altamira
Argentina, Mendoza, Valle de Uco, La Consulta
*** Brief notes from wine fair, primarily for my own memory ***
Glass: Stölzle Universal
Bold, fruity, dense. My favorite from the three Finca wines. Nice spiciness and complexity, but not my favorite style of wine anymore. 93-94
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2018 Torbreck RunRig
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
*** Brief notes from wine fair, primarily for my own memory ***
Glass: Stölzle Universal
There was a time where I liked these bold, fruity, extracted, powerful wines. This time is gone. Certainly nice texture and velvet tannin, but way over the top. 92-93
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2016 John Duval Wines Shiraz Eligo
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
*** Brief notes from wine fair, primarily for my own memory ***
Glass: Stölzle Universal
"Ja, mei..." as the Bavarian would say. Syrah, bold, powerful, too much of everything, technically very well made. No soul, no excitement, no terroir. 91-92
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2019 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Fay
USA, California, Napa Valley
*** Brief notes from wine fair, primarily for my own memory ***
Glass: Stölzle Universal
Compared to wines like Saffredi and the like, this is disappointing, at least in this stage. Lacks length an tension. Certainly very well made, but I don't get it. 91-92
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2019 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Cask 23
USA, California, Napa Valley, Stags Leap District
*** Brief notes from wine fair, primarily for my own memory ***
Glass: Stölzle Universal
Compared to wines like Saffredi and the like, this is disappointing, at least in this stage. A step up from Faye, round, spicy, creamy, but also a bit hot. Rum pot, stewed fruit. Lacks tension and excitement. 92-93+
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2020 Ziereisen Jaspis Gutedel 10^4 Alte Reben
Germany, Baden
*** Brief notes from wine fair, primarily for my own memory ***
Glass: Stölzle Universal
Oaked nose. On the palate also quite oaked. Based on the statement of Mr. Ziereisen it was matured in 600l used barrels. Juicy, good acidity, lacks complexity, medium length. Good wine, but for this insane price??? I don't get it. 90-91. Very bad PQR
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2018 Ziereisen Spätburgunder Jaspis 10^4 trocken
Germany, Baden
*** Brief notes from wine fair, primarily for my own memory ***
Glass: Stölzle Universal
Muted nose. Fresh, elegant, spicy, some cinnamon. Pinot? Not much signs of.. Ok, but could not keep up with the other Pinots I tasted this weekend. I don't get it, who buys this wine for this price tag... 91-92 Bad PQR
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2020 Ziereisen Pinot Noir Jaspis Zipsin
Germany, Baden
*** Brief notes from wine fair, primarily for my own memory ***
Glass: Stölzle Universal
Fresh, juicy, nice fruit. Medium length. For me at the same level than the 10^4, just for a quarter of the price tag... 90-91
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