Daniel P. Drake

9.3

Yesterday I had the pleasure of having the 2014 Luciano Sandrone Le Vigne Barolo. This was my 4th in succession starting with the 2011 and they were all very similar in style and very structured.

On the nose is the ever present cherry, raspberry, red currant, clove, licorice, dried roses, some alcohol and dusty soil.

On the palate the nose is confirmed with dried cherries, raspberry, red plum, licorice, mint, herbs, graphite, a little burn of alcohol and newly tilled dry soil.

This wine and the others is medium to full bodied with medium + acidity and high fine chewy tannins that lead to a long fruit filled finish. As I went back through the 2011, 2012, 2013 and now the 2014 it brought back memories of each one and how similar they all were and expressing a distinct sense of place. The weekend is upon us and I wish all well. Enjoy a weekend of wine and happiness. Please be safe and have fun. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷 — 5 years ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

This is absolutely one of the best Rosés for the money. With good Rosés now hovering around $40, this producer is one of the top producers in Basque Country. While others have dramatically increased their Rosés prices, Ameztoi has inched their prices year to year.

Rosés have gotten so popular and their prices have skyrocketed relatively high in the last five years. So much so, I just read an article about fake Roses being produced in and exported out of France.

I selected this Rosé for Hedy’s Strawberry Gazpacho, Tarragon, Basil, Olive Oil. It married the bright fruits nicely, strawberry. The Rosé has just a bit of fizz from the carbonic tank process. The minerality & hint of herbs made for a even tug of war with the Tarragon & Basil.

@Plate&Bottle on FB. Check out Hedy’s past dinners. — 6 years ago

Sergio Licea

9.6

Fresh red cherries, figs, menthol, thyme, crushed red roses, graphite, saddle leather, iron, sun dried tomatoes. Soft rounded acid/narrow smooth velvet savory tannins, medium-full bodied, silky texture, long complex smoky-floral-slightly herbal finish. High altitude soft, sexy nebbiolo. Highly aromatic upon opening, continued to evolve tremendously in glass over the course of a few hours. — 7 years ago

Genevieve Eustis

9.1

A spice box of earth — 8 years ago

Gillian Robb

9.8

Oh my heavens. I could wax poetic about Vietti all day. Violets and crushed purple roses jump out of the glass, followed by tart bramble fruits, high acid, and gripping tannins. Nebbiolos smell like the Deep South in summer: wisteria and hot asphalt. — 9 years ago

Stephen DesRochers

9.1

Clear burgundy color, acidic with notes of roses. Full bodies and notes of dark fruit on the finish — 11 years ago

Hickoryburger

9.9

Better than burgundy? Tannins have softened into the ether and the color lightly glows like a spooky zombie rosé. There is a sweet singing brightness and an unreal nose of soy, anise and roses. — 5 years ago

E & K G

9.3

Powerful but not overpowering. Layers of apples, apricot and some sweeter notes of honey as well. Good acidity and a long finish. Opened the bottle and enjoyed throughout our lunch. Paired it with the the fish dishes to start and even the two tomato sauce based pastas. Stands up fine to the bigger dishes. — 5 years ago

Ellen Clifford

9.2

Chiaroscuro is an art term for the juxtaposition of light and dark. Think Baroque stuff. Think Caravaggio and my personal fave Artemesia Gentileschi. Can I get any more pretentious in my reference? Probably but I won’t. Really good Barolo does this dang chiaroscuro thing. Vajra does this. The dried plum, roasted plum, almost overripe roses and perhaps...cocoa sipped while sniffing an old leather book are dark. But the acid and body are bright and light. Ridiculously good. Wine is art. — 6 years ago

George Chen

9.3

Bottle variance! Last one was bit maderized but this one was showing much better. Soft mature ripe fruit of peaches, compote and bread yeast toast. Enjoyed it. — 7 years ago

Matt Ryan

9.0

Roses and cedar with a bit of cranberry. Love Vietti! — 7 years ago

Zach Cherry

Account Manager Worldwide Wine & Spirits

9.3

The rose unicorn. One of the non-bubbly roses I'll drop $30+ on and still feel like I got a deal. — 8 years ago

Oscar Aparicio

9.4

Not too dry, and very well balanced. Fruity but not overly sweet or juicy. One of the better Roses I've had! — 9 years ago

with Emily and Will

Raphael Malago

9.6

1985 DRC Grandes Echezeaux carries the magical scent of that makes you dream with more of this bottles. Intense and vibrant red fruits, spices, earthy & roses. The palate still dense, complex, a work of art! — 5 years ago

Lee Pitofsky

9.5

Pristine, finessed with plenty of intensity, notes of red roses, sweet red cherries, orange peel, spices. A bit dusty, already, with firm tannins. — 6 years ago

Rich Walker

8.9

Minerals initially segueing into light fruit. Fun. — 6 years ago

with Monica

Evan Bienstock

9.5

Magnums of Champagne show you care. This was a stunning way to start. 🎄🎄🎄 — 6 years ago

Matt

9.0

Becoming one of my fav NV as of late. Balanced and pure with a mix of all things great Champagne has to offer. Deliciousness that will smoke almost anything at this price point. — 7 years ago

Tan Ernest

9.1

Delicious blanc de noir which was constantly evolving in the glass. Seem to enjoy it more and more as it breathe with flavours of fresh green apples and citrus. — 8 years ago

Lewis Chester

9.1

2001 vintage. Medium garnet. Quite fresh fruit forward raspberry and red plums. Roses and heavy oil fumes. Touches of smoke and woody notes. On the palate, very smooth, silky. Medium bodied. Medium plus acidity, high tannins - very integrated and mouth puckering. Finish is edging to long - fruit forward and cherry liqueur notes. Very decent and drinking well. Would personally keep for another 5+ years before opening as this is still evolving nicely. Still lacks soul - a little too manufactured for my palate. — 9 years ago