Jamie Lauder

9.0

2021 vintage.
Sangiovese 60 % and Cabernet Sauvignon 40 % from Pitigliano estate in Maremma, Tuscany with a southwest exposure.
Owned by Tommasi family since 1997.
Rompicolla is ‘breakneck’ but means tremendously steep and slippery slope…a risky adventure.
Soils are deep in volcanic tuff.
Stainless steel ferment and matured 1 year in 65 HL Slavonian oak casks.
Red cherries, raspberries, savoury spice, and floral.
Medium bodied but fresh and clean on the finish.
This wine loves food ….and I appreciate that. — 6 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.2

Terre di Talamo – Vento Vermentino 2024
Toscana IGT, Maremma – Italy 🇮🇹

Overview
Crafted from organically grown Vermentino, this white reflects the Tuscan coast’s maritime influence. The IGT classification allows the estate flexibility while still showcasing the grape’s tension and vibrancy from Maremma’s sun-drenched vineyards.

Aromas & Flavors
Enticing notes of white peach, broom flowers, and a saline iodine edge mix with ripe tropical fruit—mango and papaya. It feels Mediterranean to its core, with both floral charm and coastal freshness.

Mouthfeel
Vibrant and tense, marked by crisp acidity and a light, tingling texture that keeps it energetic. The finish is silky and elegant, with a mineral snap that invites another sip.

Food Pairing
Perfect alongside grilled shrimp, seafood pasta, or even a tomato-based fish stew. Its brightness also makes it an easy pairing for mozzarella-based salads.

Verdict
A lively Tuscan white that proves Vermentino shines under the IGT umbrella. Clean, crisp, and expressive, it’s both refreshing and distinctive—ideal for warm-weather sipping. Cheers! — 10 months ago

Genie Jones

8.9

Dry. Robust. A little fruity, but not sweet. Hint tobacco. — 3 years ago

Kaitlin Harvey

9.0

Like liking a goat’s balls. Game, farmhouse funk. Earth. — 6 years ago

Dave Schneider

9.2

At first, this wine seemed slightly over the hill. Not sure if it was pairing with food, some aeration or the alcohol (in my head) that let this wine blossom in the glass. This wine sings after 30 minutes. Somewhat soft and round with lots of structure and backbone making a for a great balanced wine. — 8 years ago

Peter Wassam

9.1

Smell like a Dr Pepper but with none of the additives (obviously). Skrate cherry cola. Cranberry and cutting acidity. Supple and generous but light and pristine at the same time. Vg — 8 years ago

Jonathan S

9.7

An absolutely sensational wine. Very full bodied yet really smooth to the pallet. Can be paired with anything from scallops to fillet. — 10 years ago

Martin Diehr

9.4

A great example of why Brunellos are loved so much - great terroir and lingering aromas make this a beautiful wine to drink. Easily can be kept laying down for another 7-8 years. — 11 years ago

Perry Riddle

9.7

Best wine I tasted — 11 years ago

Anthony De Blasi

9.4

Great Brunello which is entering it’s drinking window — 7 months ago

Nagib Nasr

9.0

Little earthy. Nice. — 7 months ago

with Tripp

Steve Rura

9.0

Back in Zurich, eating takeaway Thai outside! Great wine with the curry. Light, dry, mineral. Lemon, floral, pear, apricot, some mint. Dry crisp bitter finish. I had the 2020 vintage a few years ago, but I can’t remember how it compares. — a year ago

Sam Friedland

9.0

Some fruit and still a lot of tannins. — 5 years ago

Erik Longabardi

9.0

Emilia forever. Will always be a fan of these beautiful wines from an under appreciated region. It’s no Piedmont but it’s got heart and soul just as well — 7 years ago

Michael Piaker

9.1

7 November 2018. Otway, Brooklyn, NY. — 8 years ago

Matt Austin

Owner/Winemaker, Grosgrain Vineyards, Walla Walla, WA

9.2

Bizarro fun — 9 years ago

François Hugueniot

9.0

Élégant nose with peppermint, chocolate , red fruit. In mouth powerful tannins too oaky now, should stay in cellar for 10 more years — 10 years ago

Lauren Konrad

9.0

Very light! — 11 years ago

Mylene dG

9.0

Bright subtle nice fruit light to med bodied - would have again - light tannin — 11 years ago

Parag Lalit

10

Never really had a better white from Spain! — 13 years ago

Ted

9.2

Nectarines that need to ripen. I liked this. Very different. — 7 months ago

with Jeni

Tom Casagrande

9.2

Seemingly more youthful than the notes on my last bottle, about 20 months ago, would suggest. A fair amount of bricking at the rim, but the nose shows a nice integration of dark macerated cherry, Provençal herbs, iodiney minerals, and sun-baked earth. In the mouth, the tannins are there but resolving. Decent concentration, and sneaky acidity lifts it up a bit. Nice! — 9 months ago

Jeffrey Woo

9.2

Gold hue. Aromas and flavors of apple, apricot, bell pepper, lemon, and petrol, with a hint of grass and creamy notes. Medium body with medium-plus acidity. Silky and rounded mouthfeel. Complex bouquet. Elegant and balanced, with a lasting finish. — 2 years ago

Oscar Díaz Maldonado

9.1

Perfecto balance entre ácido y dulce cítrico y frutoso — 5 years ago

Makena Riendeau

10

So light yet so flavorful — 7 years ago

Tracy Byrnes

9.2

Whoa!! Juicy juice! Deep fruit and luscious. Kind of sexy — 8 years ago

Andrew Lohse

9.0

Big acid. Dry, super clean, minerality. 24 hrs cold maceration. — 9 years ago

Robert Fallows

9.5

Old world taste for this still relatively young wine — 11 years ago

Emiliano Mei

9.5

Pure, well balanced, rich and bold yet very easy to sip #priorat #wine 50% #carignan 50% #garnatxa
Grandiose aromas of black cherry, blueberry and super sweet raspberry. Naturally awesome! — 11 years ago

Alessandro Rossi

9.5

... forse la più grande bottiglia di vino base sangiovese mai assaggiata fino ad ora ! — 13 years ago