Crisp Apple/ Cider taste. — 2 years ago
Great wine indeed. Nose is complex, camphor, dry amarena cherry, some flint, no oxidation not fading on this bottle yet.
On the palate, Fruit is gone for this bottle, wine is dominated by its tannic structure that is on the dry side, almost austere. I was expecting a fleshier, mellower tannin. Dry herbs, dry raisins, cherry again.
Long finish, good acidity that’s keeps the wine alive and well going.
Mitigate the intensity with proteins and juice/sauce.
Osso bucco with prunes will work. We did Fiorentina and it was ok. The crust and smokiness did not help, over exhibiting the dryness of tannins. — 8 years ago
Moms 60th wine from Rex — 9 years ago
Dry, crisp, aromatic floras. A great wine with an original style. Faith is one to watch. — 9 years ago
Classic barolo with nice mature earthy floral aromas. Used to be available @gramercytavern — 10 years ago
This is the 2013 Ar.Pe.Pe Valtellina Superiore Sassella Riserva ‘Nuova Regina’. It’s 100% Chiavennasca and aged 39 months in cask.
It is PALE ruby in color with pronounced aromas and flavors of red and black cherry, bright raspberry, mulberry, pomegranate, purple fig, stewed strawberry rhubarb, rose, potpourri, black licorice, black tea, anise seed, fennel, tri-colored peppercorns, peat, vanilla, cardamom, nutmeg, forest floor, and mushroom.
On the palate, this wine is dry, w/ medium (+) acidity, a medium body, medium alcohol (13% ABV), & medium (+) tannins that are smooth and velveteen; it has a lingering finish.
It’s an outstanding wine, incredibly fresh now with runway to age & gain complexity in the bottle. — 10 months ago

Gorgeous fruit and softer tannins that firm up and need opening time, anise, tar, rose pedal, blood orange, — 4 years ago
A pure delight summer sipper. Medium weight, nice crisp texture. I am falling in love with a few Sonoma Italian blends. Clean, largely unoaked, food-friendly wines that let the food shine while elevating fruit, acid, alcohol to a whole new level. Perfect for the first 90+ Chicago summer day. — 6 years ago
Too young, however a good representation of a young blended Barolo. — 7 years ago
In love with this Barbera — 10 years ago
This. This wine is my happy place. Fragrant and lovely. — 11 years ago
Spicy and earthy. Great fruit and balance. Really coming together. — 2 years ago
2017 Castello di Ama L’Apparita was the wine that I pulled for the evening. Italian Merlot. Ama is an old, fortified village situated near Radda and Gaiole in the heart of the Chianti Classico region. On the nose, intense dark berries. A full bodied wine with layers of beautiful ripe fruit. Perfect balance. Stellar finish. Stunning. — 2 years ago
White Blend - Natural Wine
Sophisticated & Sharp
Perfect for Curry & Spiced Food
Recommended @ P&V — 4 years ago
My favorite wine in the hot summer! Perfect and floral and perfumey. — 6 years ago

Great white wine for a nice Summer evening. Grapefruit. — 9 years ago
Full body and very smooth once it opens up. Hint of spice on the finish. 21st anniversary at Truluck's — 9 years ago
Black cherry, herbaceous and leather. Not lengthy but freshness from the light acidity. Pleasant drink — 10 years ago
Visited this winery last September, instant olfactory memory. Lush dark fruits, silky structure, balanced tannins. I miss Tuscany. — 11 years ago
Needs air a little heavy — 12 years ago
romo
Called Barbaresco. All the markers. Wonderful balance. — 9 months ago