Azienda Vinicola I Pastini

Rampone Minutolo Valle d'Itria Fiano 2022

romo

9.0

Got all super-herbal weird when warmed up. — 2 days ago

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Azienda Vinicola Poggio

Archetipo Colli Tortonesi Terre di Libarna Timorasso 2021

Peter Sultan

9.3

My first Timorasso. At first a bit dainty & shy on the nose; crushed nectar pits, white flowers, some white peach & artichoke hearts. On palate very textured, like Huet Chenin, but in a parallel universe. Minerally & reserved, this feels like it could go decades more- which is my understanding it can. The aroma notes are echoed on palate, with additional quince & pale fig notes, with a very slight off dry character (overall quite dry). For about 26$ a steal— I guess it’s a hard sell, this Timarosso.. This can either run as a food wine or not, & it’s delicious. — a year ago

with Owen

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Bob McDonald

@Ceccherini Cristiano Cec, see my 2 notes on the Massa Timorasso - 2 vintages how he grubbed out his Cortese vines and planted Timorasso, essentially saving the latter and reviving the planting of the grape.

Ellen Clifford

Timorasso is on my hitlist of grapes that need more attention

Ceccherini Cristiano

@Bob McDonald in that case agree on that, when the cortese is in the wrong area take it off, but when you mention the Docg Gavi i don't think there is point. Plus who knows if the timorasso might grow well there...perhaps it could be a good recommendation 😅😅.

Azienda Vinicola I Pastini

Spumante Brut Verdeca 2022

Brandon Boesch

9.2

Pretty good. — 2 months ago

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Scarpa (Antica Casa Vinicola Scarpa)

Bric du Nota Langhe Nebbiolo 2021

Conner Esworthy

8.9

Velvety from start to finish but not too heavy. I must have had a different vintage versus others below because I felt subtle acid made for a good mouthfeel - so soft on the palate it was a pleasure to drink. Recommended as a substitute for another Lange Nebbiolo and didn’t disappoint. — a year ago

Azienda Vinicola I Pastini

Le Rotaie Rosato Valle d'Itria Susumaniello

Joe Fischer

8.9

Pale grapefruit color with strawberry and lychee aromas and flavors. A nice easy dinking summer wine. — 3 years ago

Casa Vinicola Apollonio

Mani del Sud Primitivo di Manduria

Randy Fuller

9.6

Primitivo di Manduria. This very dark wine has a nose which I would call massive. Tremendous tar notes blend with the blackest fruit imaginable, pulling along aromas of black olives, leather, forest floor and smoke. The palate is just as savory, with black plum and berry flavors joined by black pepper, black cherry cola and a hint of cardamom. The tannins are fairly smooth. Pair this wine with any kind of meat or game dish. — 4 years ago

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