Asti, Piedmont

Vietti

Cascinetta Vietti Moscato d'Asti 2024

Ming L
9.0

A summer delight. — 19 days ago

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G.D. Vajra

Langhe Nebbiolo 2024

So good. Cherry, earth, and spice. Smooth on the palate. Paired well with ricotta cavatelli with sweet Italian sausage and broccoli rabe. I’d had the Vajra Rosso but not their Langhe Nebbiolo, so had to get the half bottle when I saw it on the menu, especially after @Tegan Marriott ‘s review a few days ago. — 6 days ago

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Tegan Marriott

Tegan Marriott

So glad you enjoyed this with your culinary experience! Awesome producer & prices are decent!

Produttori del Barbaresco

Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2012

From magnum. Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of several hours. The 2012 pours a garnet color with a translucent core; medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with punchy notes of Morello cherry, raspberry, pomegranate, orange rind, red flowers, and a mix of cool and warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with high tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+ and the texture is almost chewy. The 2012 is still an awesome value; really tasty stuff. Drink now through 2042. — a month ago

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Produttori del Barbaresco

Langhe Nebbiolo 2023

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The 2023 pours a bright garnet color with a transparent core; medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of raspberries, pomegranate, rose bushes in bloom, licorice, gravelly earth and minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium. This was a perfect red for duck confit outside on a warm day. Drink now through 2033. — a month ago

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Giacomo Conterno

Riserva Monfortino Barolo Nebbiolo 2000

Medium ruby , slightly lighter rim , touch of terracotta . This is really quite complex , with more development than the others. Slightly more spiced cherry , touch of smoky tea , high toned with rose , truffle and leather . Each time you return to the glass you can find something new . On the palate this is very fresh , some earthy sous bois , red cherry , porcini , elegant and refined , very long length. Spiced cherry , earthy , truffled finish . Polished but noticeable tannins , fresh acidity , perfectly balanced , alcohol completely integrated . Really refined and elegant, enormously complex and thrilling to drink . Just starting to drink quite well with time and will probably continue at this level if not improve over the next 10-15 years — 2 months ago

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Tom Casagrande

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What a treat!

Cantina Bartolo Mascarello

Barolo Nebbiolo 2007

A winner straight out of the gate. Sweet cherries and blueberries with hints of smoke. A delight. — 3 months ago

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Vietti

Castiglione Barolo Nebbiolo 2021

Presented to me double-blind at Tasting Group. The wine pours a garnet color with a transparent core; medium+ viscosity with very faint staining of the tears and no signs of sediment or gas. On the nose, the wine is developing with powerful notes of ripe and some tart and dried red fruits: Morello cherry, dried orange peel, roses, tar, dried green herbs, talcum powder, dry gravelly earth. On the palate, the wine is bone dry with high tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+ and so is the alcohol. Powerful and delicious.

Initial conclusions: this could be Nebbiolo, Sangiovese or possibly a Grenache blend from Italy or France. But if I’m trusting me notes here, this has gotta be Nebbiolo so that’s what I’m calling. Final conclusion: this is Nebbiolo from Italy, Piemonte, Barolo, and for the hell of it, I’m going to call Serralunga d’Alba…from a producer like Massolino, 2021. Ha! Vietti!! And I don’t hate my call because Castiglione Falletto is right next door. Tasty stuff, of course. Drink now with patience and through 2051.
— a day ago

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Nice deduction!
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@Tom Casagrande I’m passionate about the wines of Piemonte and they make up a significant portion of my cellar. Even though it’s an area of focus for me, I feel like the more I learn, the less I know. I hope to spend some significant time there at some point…

Vietti

Perbacco Langhe Nebbiolo 2022

Just always yummy.
Listening to Emmy Lou
— 19 days ago

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Luciano Sandrone

Le Vigne Barolo Nebbiolo 2018

Brilliant and sneakily so. Still young but stunning already. Enjoyed this a few weeks ago but only now able to upload without issue. — 2 months ago

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Giacomo Conterno

Cascina Francia Barolo Nebbiolo 2009

Medium ruby , medium wide garnet rim . Quite open and exuberante , lots of sweet red cherry, raspberry and touch of menthol and sweet spices, hickory . Quite sweet profile. On the palate this has nice spice and menthol hints , sweet red cherry fruit , ripe tannins , but with good grip, quite gritty with good length . Balanced acidity , touch of alcohol noticeable . Overall quite sweetly red fruit focussed , pure and expressive. This is showing quite well , though still young and fruit focused. Probably better in 3-5 years and will continue to show well over the next 10 years or so . — 2 months ago

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Luciano Sandrone

Cannubi Boschis Barolo Nebbiolo

KA
9.3

Idylio by Apreda Rome — 2 months ago

G.D. Vajra

Bricco delle Viole Barolo Nebbiolo 2015

Showing more new world in this warmer vintage. Aromas of ripe red fruits - mainly strawberries. The palate showing those ripe fruits typical of the vintage. Needs more cellar time to show its best. Expected more complexity and quality from this producer and the vineyard. Have the next bottle in 2029/2030. — 2 days ago

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Nice wine

G.D. Vajra

Langhe Rosso Nebbiolo Blend 2024

Just a richness, depth, & concentration that separates this Lange Rosso from the pack. And a Crazy Eddie price (under 18$)… — a month ago

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Gaja

Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2021

KA
9.4

Barry’s Prime Las Vegas — 10 days ago

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Travaglini

Estate Bottled Gattinara Nebbiolo 2021

Deep Ruby color with a bouquet of fruit, earthy herbs, tobacco and floral notes. On the palate flavors of sour cherry and raspberry with notes of herb pepper, floral and earthy notes. Medium+ finish, good balance with fine chewy tannins ending with cacao, tobacco, fruit and earthy nutty notes. Ok now but a few more years will benefit. — a month ago

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G.D. Vajra

Albe Barolo Nebbiolo 2016

Cereza, frambuesa, violetas, primario aun. — 2 months ago

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Renato Ratti

Marcenasco Barolo Nebbiolo 2021

2021 vintage at NY Butcher Shop. Cherry flavors with soft finish. $80 — 2 months ago

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Giuseppe E Figlio Mascarello

Monprivato di Castiglione Falletto Barolo Nebbiolo 1991

Eucalyptus all day. Still years to go. Happy Anniversary, Gary! - at Laurelhurst — 3 months ago

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Poderi Aldo Conterno

Riserva Gran Bussia Barolo Nebbiolo 1985

Had high hopes as this wine/vintage was an absolute stunner 7-8 years ago when I last had a bottle but this one was a bit shagged (as my newly minted MW friend likes to say). Hoping it’s just this bottle, but maybe it’s peak has long past. Slightly maderized and very little fruit left. Thin. — 3 months ago

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