Montepepe

Alberico Candia dei Colli Apuani Vermentino 2018

9.1

A well made version of vermentino.

Nose is aromatic lemon extract. Very fresh and clean. Very Italian. Some richness as it opens.

Palate is nicely mineral and balanced. Light gods lemon soda. Very sprightly on the palate. A hint of lemon pith. Richer as it opens. Great acidic balance.

Something in new wants to try this in 7 years for some reason.

Would be awesome with crudo.

It’s one of those wines that is an incredibly great version of what it’s supposed to be.

— 4 years ago

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Andrew Schirmer

Right up my alley

Fiorano (Boncompagni Ludovisi)

Principe di Venosa Vino da Tavola Rosso Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 1994

Rod Haden

9.1

Legendary and ultra rare Cab/Merot blend from the now defunct vineyard of Prince Alberico Ludovisi, near Rome. Very few cases made it stateside before the final vintage in 1995. Bone dry; 12% ABV, perhaps the most brilliant robe of any Italian red I've ever tasted. Perfect balance, fresh, subtle, unmistakeably Italian. A tiny bit shy of fruit but not a flaw. A real treat and I think my most interesting wine in the last 5-7 years! Maybe it cost me $65 or so.... — 11 years ago

Fattoria di Fiorano

Alberico Lazio Red Blend 2013

Sipping Fine Wine

9.3

A blend of Cab Sauvignon and Merlot, deep Ruby with aromas of complex ripe fruit, spice and oak. On the palate flavors of ripe blueberry, currants and figs with tobacco and nutty notes. Fine tannins, long persistent finish ending with cooked fruit and smoky spice. Very Nice. — 4 years ago

Alex, Clive and 3 others liked this