Alfonso Penna

Gonzalez Byass

Alfonso Oloroso Seco Jerez-Xérès-Sherry

Deep amber. Nuts and sweet caramel. Oak. Dry, then deep. Matured. A bit sweet is better? Gonzalez Byass Alfonso Seco Oloroso @2680, F, 250629-250701 — 3 days ago

Cascina Penna Currado

Bricco Lago Dolcetto d'Alba 2022

Not as rustic as Galloni describes it and not as over the moon as Audrey. This is a nice Langhe nebbiolo with what you expect with a translucent ruby color, classic aromas and typical palate. Don't expect fireworks but is is very well done for what it is.

Translucent ruby red, with aromas of strawberry, cherry, and red raspberry, some rose petals, orange peel, and subtle spices. Med+ bodied, medium grain tannin, med+ flavor intensity, with a pretty, youthful and fresh finish.
— 5 months ago

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The Fableist

Cane and Fable 395 Paso Robles Merlot

Very nice! Dark Berry fruit aroma. The berry continues with the flavor along with a cherry finish. Went nicely with Penna, Italian sausage and eggplant marinara. — 3 years ago

Baldetti Alfonso

Cortona Syrah 2020

Vintage 2020 | My goodness, this mocca bomb is terrific! Compelling smell with wagonloads of mocca, but also black pepper, milkchocolate, cedar and vanilla. The taste is velvety with soft tannins that do not disturb. Drink it now. Did not know that Tuscan Syrah could be this good. Paired with zucchini tarts and a deer burger. — 2 months ago

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Anthony De Blasi

Anthony De Blasi

Oh yes! Try the Syrah from Isole e Olena

Cascina Penna Currado

'BRICCO LAGO' LANGHE NEBBIOLO 2022

Love this wine. Excellent Nebbiolo that drinks far better than its price point. — 6 months ago

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Envinate

Táganan Vinos Atlánticos Red Blend 2018

An airy, effusive and downright beautiful wine is the 2018 Taganan from the Tenerife Envínate property of modernist Spanish winemakers Laura Ramos, Jose Martínez, Roberto Santana and Alfonso Torrente. Created from 100-200 year old vines on volcanic soils, it’s a delicate, restrained wine with a gorgeous, smoky bouquet of sour cherry, strawberries and Provençal herbs; the palate, meanwhile, is saturated with very fine tannins, almost imperceptible acidity and nice length. Served lightly chilled, this is an exciting wine which should gain further interest with age. — 3 years ago

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Alfonso Boeri

Barbera d'Asti

Very quaffable! Fruity, not much tannin. Guess I’m in a punchy mood. Paired well with spring salad, pasta, and asparagus. 2021 vintage — 2 months ago

Vitor Hugo Alfonso Claro

Foxtrot Domino Red Blend 2021

Beautiful wine. Presents as a cross of burgundy Pinot Noir and Sangiovese. Dusty cherry and strawberry on the palate like Sangiovese. Light tannins like Pinot. Welcome medium acidity to make it its own. — 3 months ago

Casanova di Neri

Tenuta Nuova Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese

Library 2015s courtesy of Adam via Wine Merch. Cherry, hints of tobacco and cocoa. All the edges nicely softened. Great with Casa Don Alfonso. — 3 years ago

Produttori del Barbaresco

Riserva Montefico Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2015

Bellísimo! Eucalyptus gave way to lavender and cocoa. Tightly wound cherry with long tannic finish. Had with frito misto, gnocchi pomodoro, margherita pizza and herb rack of lamb at Casa di Don Alfonso. First indoor meal in >1 year. Was like riding a bike. — 4 years ago

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