4/12/2017 - DC 1111 wrote:

Solidly Sangiovese. Dark chocolate, tobacco, leather. Beats many higher priced Brunellos IMO.

3/31/2017 - DC 1111 wrote:

- Yellow gold color - Golden yellow. Citrus. More unripened orange than lemon. Above average Italian white.

11/24/2016 - DC 1111 wrote:

Thanksgiving wine 2017.

10/30/2016 - DC 1111 wrote:

Drinks above price point. Amarone-ish.

9/15/2016 - DC 1111 wrote:

Aerated and decanted and was still a little hot. Very flavorful. Bitter dark chocolate and raisin. Flavors are magnified in this great vintage. Small sips do the trick.

6/11/2016 - DC 1111 wrote:

- Garnet color - This could pass for a high priced Brunello. Loaded with dark and spicy flavors that linger. Leather and tobacco are most apparent flavors.

6/11/2016 - DC 1111 wrote:

- Light gold color and aromas of cut green grass and bell pepper.

6/1/2016 - DC 1111 wrote:

A dark beauty.

5/11/2016 - DC 1111 wrote:

Definitely needs some time to open up. Got better with each glass.

4/14/2016 - DC 1111 wrote:

Drinks above its price point.

3/9/2016 - DC 1111 wrote:

Pineapple, green apple unoaked ( I think).
Reminds me of Planeta la Segreta.
Nice crisp bite at the end. Not for the buttery Chard crowd.
I love it.

1/28/2016 - DC 1111 wrote:

Soft with bright cherry. Very drinkable without food. Better than I remembered.

12/17/2015 - DC 1111 wrote:

Leaning toward semi sweet. Low acidity with a heavy mouth feel (think skim milk). Cherry flavor minus the tartness. Decently long finish with hints of darker flavors. Very interesting and rare "non-food" Italian. A good choice for those who like fruit forward Cabs, but want something a little different. Worth the price.

11/18/2015 - DC 1111 wrote:

Skunked

10/28/2015 - DC 1111 wrote:

Dark chocolate and tobacco notes. Nice length on the finish. Hits above its price point.

9/23/2015 - DC 1111 wrote:

Good with pizza.

8/27/2015 - DC 1111 wrote:

Dark and bold. Black cherry and dark chocolate notes. Seriously good,

7/8/2015 - DC 1111 wrote:

Bitter dark chocolate notes. Other dark flavors like tobacco and raisin. Undeniably Italian. Drink with food. Good value.

6/4/2015 - DC 1111 wrote:

Aerate or decant for an hour. Well worth the $11 cost. Raisiny and earthy. Typical of Italian, drink with food such as a red sauce. Solid Italian red.

5/27/2015 - DC 1111 wrote:

Solid wine at a good price.

4/3/2015 - DC 1111 wrote:

More mineral than fruit. Just sayin.

3/23/2015 - DC 1111 wrote:

Basic dry Italian red table wine. It works for at home pasta night.

3/7/2015 - DC 1111 wrote:

Tobacco, leather with some dark fruit. Long finish.

12/4/2014 - DC 1111 wrote:

- Light gold color - Heavy on minerality, low on acidity and crispness. I liked it most when it was refrigerator temp cold. Very light color.

11/24/2014 - DC 1111 wrote:

Very dark. Needs time to open up.

11/18/2014 - DC 1111 wrote:

Full bodied with unmistakable raisin notes. Most enjoyable!

10/2/2014 - DC 1111 wrote:

Either not good or not near maturity?
Extremely dry and astringent with no fruit. None. Uncorked for three hours and not opening up.

9/16/2014 - DC 1111 wrote:

Needs some time to air out. Tobacco is the obvious flavor.

9/15/2014 - DC 1111 wrote:

Drink as young as possible to preserve crispness IMO.
Citrus and pineapple. One of my favorites with grilled chicken or seafood.

8/17/2014 - DC 1111 wrote:

Serve cold with ripe cheese and fruit. Not a sweet desert wine such as ice wine. However, has nice notes of apple, honey and fig. Maybe even cinnamon or nutmeg.

8/17/2014 - DC 1111 wrote:

Well aged. Dark, tobacco, dark chocolate, raisin, rounded tannins. Beautiful. Best wine I had in a while. I will buy more. It deserves a 93+. I usually rank in the 80s.

7/22/2014 - DC 1111 wrote:

Great summer sipper. Crisp and bright.

7/10/2014 - DC 1111 wrote:

Green apple crispy. Compares to a dry Riesling. I enjoyed it very much.

7/9/2014 - DC 1111 wrote:

Light body. Easy drinking. Reminds me of Pinot noir. Nice to drink without food.

7/5/2014 - DC 1111 wrote:

Bright and minerally with a nice crisp bite.
Kept it in a ice bucket on this hot day. I enjoy this type of wine slightly chilled.

Very good with grilled chicken and vegetables.

7/5/2014 - DC 1111 wrote:

Excellent. Smoothed a bit by aging. Also brick red edges also tell of aging. Opened and drank over 4 -5 hours. It was a little over oxidized by the last glass.

Well worth the wait.

7/5/2014 - DC 1111 wrote:

- Medium pearls. It's balanced with a medium body. Polished texture with a medium finish.

5/20/2014 - DC 1111 wrote:

Well worth $14.

4/1/2014 - DC 1111 wrote:

Needed an hour or two for heat to cool down. Red cherry tart with hints of vanilla that turn darker on the finish. Gripping tannins present but not strong.

3/26/2014 - DC 1111 wrote:

Tart cherry with dark undertones. Well balanced. Very good overall impression. I will buy more.

3/6/2014 - DC 1111 wrote:

Bright clear cherry red color. One of the thinnest looking wines I've ever seen. Unfortunately, the taste is much the same. Thin and lacking complexity.

2/26/2014 - DC 1111 wrote:

Easy drink dry white. Slight sweetness with a light crispy bite.

2/24/2014 - DC 1111 wrote:

Raisin notes. Tannins have smoothed. Drinking well now.

2/19/2014 - DC 1111 wrote:

Delicate for a Nebbiolo wine. Color is unusually clear ruby. Light weight mouth feel, yet sturdy flavors through out. Red cherry and cranapple? notes. Finishes with a surprise tart tannic bite. This is an Italian that can be enjoyed without food. More finesse than brawn, but not wimpy. Enjoyable.

2/19/2014 - DC 1111 wrote:

Used as cooking wine.

2/18/2014 - DC 1111 wrote:

I enjoyed this wine immensely. Opened the first bottle along side of an expensive CA cab and this showed to be superior with more depth and balance. Had the second bottle months later and it didn't disappoint. I bought some more and saw that the price had jumped up quite a bit. I guess the secret is out. My wine of the year. This is the highest that I ever rated a wine in Cellartracker. Sorry I don't have a detailed description. Drank both bottles with company and was unable to detail a tasting note, but overall impression was great.

2/14/2014 - DC 1111 wrote:

Interesting blend. Tasted confused at first. Opened up and settled in after a few hours. The dark flavors of the Nero dAvola seemed more apparent than the cab. Although, I think there is more cab in the blend. 70/30 I think.
Overall impression is that it exceeds the $20 price.

1/30/2014 - DC 1111 wrote:

Disappointed. Too acidic. Out of balance.

1/16/2014 - DC 1111 wrote:

Very dark. I strongly recommend as a food wine.

12/3/2013 - DC 1111 wrote:

Exceeds its price point.
Light to medium body.
Bright and fruity for an Italian. Still darker and dryer than the average red.
Very expressive opening with cherry and cranberry notes and a hint of a dark tannic finish.
Gets better with each sip. Nice balance.