Perfumed, elegant and structured, notes of red plum, violets, earth, umami, a bit sweaty. — 7 years ago
This guy is like the Jacky Truchot of Alto Piemonte. Light color, yet amazing finesse and delicacy along with a brilliant texture. Gorgeous nose. Cherries, spice, sawdust, Rainer cherries as well, some lurid feral aromas as well. So complex, delicate and detailed. Palate is beautifully fruited with lovely elegant tannin and gorgeous bright cherries rule the day. Dusty elegant tannin and sappy fruit finish it off. Needs maybe 1 hour to turn into the lace monster it becomes. — 8 years ago
From even north of Lessona. Cherry, raspberry, blackberry and fresh plum. White pepper, red liquorice, Dried fennel, almond paste and orange rind. Fine, gentle emery board like tannins with perky acidity. Really approachable now. 65% neb, 20% croatina and 15% vespolina. — 9 years ago
Wonderful minerality and fabulous fruit. So satisfying. — 9 years ago
Perfect with my garganelli--structured, rustic nose with a palate to match; barely overripe red fruits, earth, mushroom (but not too funky). May not be quaffable. It opens up. — 9 years ago
Riper, but really elegant wine. — 10 years ago
2004 vintage — 10 years ago
Taut licorice, leather and thyme. Beautiful, elegant and regal. — 11 years ago
Less aroma than Nebbiolo but surprisingly high tannins and very healthy dense color. — 6 years ago
Solid Nebbiolo — 8 years ago
Big acid. Dry, super clean, minerality. 24 hrs cold maceration. — 8 years ago
Really interesting. Enough heft. A little chewy-ness and acidity. Good with duck and sweetbreads. — 9 years ago
Orange brick color, subtle dried rose petal, red cherry, cinnamon, clove, licorice, slightly wet soil but somewhat dusty, med body, med plus to high tannin, slight minty, med plus acidity, quite elegant with some depth. 70% Nebbiolo, 20% Vespolina, 10% croatina. — 9 years ago

2007 vintage
Блестящий, прозрачный цвет с медным краем. В носе немного грязная бреттовая, но не неприятная нота прошутто крудо и глины, к которым добавляются тона тюльпанов и красной смородины. Во вкусе пьяная вишня, калина, чуть-чуть лавра и молотого перца, выраженная минеральность. Приятная тонизирующая кислотность и тонкие, графичные танины. Легко и свежо, но с хорошей структурой и глубиной. — 10 years ago
2009 vintage. — 11 years ago
Crisp rose hip and citrus. — 11 years ago
Fruity and well rounded, full bodied — 6 years ago
Beautiful floral notes - red roses hits you at first. Dried tart cherry, red currant, wild strawberry, fennel, mushroom. Touch of sandalwood once it opens up. Really nice — 7 years ago
Crispy, tart, mineral. Another great traditional Italian Rose value. — 8 years ago
Almost didn't post it because I want to buy all the bottles myself. — 9 years ago
Just love this!!!! — 9 years ago
special piemonte wine. — 9 years ago
2011 amber color pear notes very nice — 10 years ago
Dark fruits and an excellent texture! Really good wine for an excellent price. — 11 years ago
Spicy & smooth. Light mouth feel and not as dry as Pinot. Great body, would be perf with Italian food — 12 years ago
Jason Keefer
Probably the best croatina I’ve ever had! Okay, prob the only one I’ve ever had. Another Lou classic, earthy, funky, tart cherries, beautiful ruby color and barnyard nose. — 6 years ago