Ryan Wofford

8.9

Solid Freisa, classical yet approachable. A great #pinotlover replacement — 8 years ago

Sharon B

9.0

Right now I rated it a 9.0 but maybe if I had let it open up it would have a higher rate. This came highly recommended from the guy at the wine store. It's a full bodied wine with a deep red color. Cherry and raspberry on the nose. Slightly tannic and acidic. — 9 years ago

Louie Christensen

9.1

Such a great lil wine. Ripe cherries, pops of raspberry, followed by waves of tobacco and sweet-wood smoke. Bright acidity, backed by just the right amount of structure. — 9 years ago

Tom Wood

9.2

Still a baby. Fresh and chewy. Sour dried cherries, leather, mint, orange peel and roses. What a wine. — 10 years ago

Molly K

9.5

Beautiful color. Nice acid and full leather could probably hold another 5 years but with a little air it is beautiful! — 10 years ago

Robert C

9.0

Great with Jazz and a Caesar salad. — 11 years ago

Rafael Landestoy

10

Absolutely spectacular and a Showstopper! Beautiful amberish, caramel color, and still perfect. Had an incredibly long finish and felt like velvet on the palate. Loved every bit of it. — 11 years ago

with Ilida, Jorge and 1 other

Arvid Rosengren

ASI Best Sommelier in Europe 2013

9.5

I982. Energetic and dense. Lots of tension and life left. It is a wonder to@experience the evolution in the glass. — 11 years ago

Robert Knowles

9.1

Classic Barolo, great bottle to end a great dinner — 11 years ago

David Kozik

9.6

A bit of spice in a barbera — 12 years ago

Aly Simons

9.1

Great dry wine to have with a meal! — 8 years ago

Andrew Lohse

8.9

Ripe, fresh cherry on the nose. Raspberry. Low tannin presence and a very light, ethereal body. Slight herbal notes on the finish, which is fairly long — 9 years ago

K Brooks

9.0

Delicious with a roast - very nice Barbera — 9 years ago

Luke Kenning

Sommelier/Wine Director Farallon Restaurant

9.2

For the age its a higher rating but for just judging it was still a beauty! — 9 years ago

Carlos Barbosa

9.2

Really nice wine specially with a piece of meet — 10 years ago

Paul Costigan

Founder Courtier Wines

9.0

1998: Youthful. Broad on the palette, with tannins not far behind. This is the Barolo for CA Cab lovers, with a chewy, dense mouthfeel, yet packed with fruit and tasting brand new, rather than 17 years old. Also poured at Quince for white truffle menu. While not showing the same level of complexity as the 1971 or 1985 at the same meal, it was roundly admired, and preferred by some. — 11 years ago

with Michael

Laura Booras

9.4

Floral and feminine but excellent structure. This is a wine made with kindness, and you can taste it. Exceptional. — 11 years ago

Tim

9.5

Shared a 26-year-old wine with Matt and Kim. Opened up nicely with a bit of leather and nice fruit. — 11 years ago

Kim Colonna

Owner/Sommelier/Importer Petits Creux & Grands Crus

9.7

When a woman makes wine !! Floral, fruity, almost silky .. Firm tanins, a great wine. — 11 years ago

Maxwell Burns

Hospitality Kenwood Vineyards, Winemaker GARA

9.2

Still a baby. — 11 years ago

Micke Gustafsson

9.1

Best I’ve had in a while. — 8 years ago

Lev Lavrichtchev

9.1

Tasted at BaroloBrunello Milano 2017. Most important per a rep of the winery — 9 years ago

Michael B

9.4

What a wine! Full bodied, heavy tannins. Very well balanced. More dark berry notes than the Samarassa 2011, with a smooth transition to vanilla, black pepper and tobacco notes. Much less liquorice than the Samarassa. Overall, fantastic wine with a lot of complexity. — 9 years ago

Marcus Lancaster

9.2

Tart cherry or cranberry with sage and and a nice mouth feel. — 10 years ago

Mark Lindzy

9.0

Bosc pears crushed by wet rocks...and a spritz. — 10 years ago

with Don, Christy and 1 other

Jennifer Lakari

9.3

Dark rich nose of toffee and plums. A bit floral. On the palate lighter than you would expect from an Amarone, but pleasant with a grip at the finish. — 11 years ago

Diana Eng

9.1

Lots of cherry and nose in the palate, even after more than ten years, a lot of fruit, acidity and rabbi in the finish. Earthy, mushroom. Can age longer, but still delicious. — 11 years ago

with EatSommThings

Mike Martin @TheWineShepherd

Wine Buyer Vintry Fine Wines

9.0

Warm fruit on the nose that combines with a velvety palate of berries and licorice.. Elegant, flavorful and in a good place right now but will age.. — 11 years ago

Rebecca Weber

10

Completely drinkable; what a pleasure — 11 years ago

John Osborne

Wine Director Raoul's

9.1

So sad, our last meal @inoteca. '96 Borgogno Riserva and truffled egg toast make for a marvelous send-off! Thank you 'inoteca! #inotecalastsip — 12 years ago