Casal Dell'olmo

Rocca dell'Olmo

Barolo Nebbiolo 2021

Trader Joe’s Classic!!!! This usually stinks. But not in this stellar 2021 vintage. Not super complex but more on the elegant side. I would think this will age for 10 years or so. After 24 hours even better and more convincing. Quite tannic! Grab it by the case while it is there the 2022 will be awful (my prediction). And at 20 bucks…….. — a month ago

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Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

@Pinotman /// Andreas No way!? History repeating itself?!

Rocca dell'Olmo

Barbera d'Asti 2022

Simple but good — acidity makes it better than the $15 reserve TJ’s Barbera I tried recently … but this was only $6? Like it better than last time for sure. Will definitely try again! — 5 months ago

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Rosa dell'Olmo

Gavi Cortese 2024

Rosa Dell’Olmo – Gavi DOCG 2024
Cortese – Piemonte, Italy 🇮🇹

Overview
This 100% Cortese from Gavi captures everything that makes the appellation so loved: purity, freshness, and elegance. From lime-rich soils and cooler Piedmontese microclimates, it shows the verve and minerality that define Gavi. Bonus: it’s vegan-friendly, crafted with a clean, modern approach.

Aromas & Flavors
Delicate white flowers, ripe pear, and golden apple, with hints of citrus zest. The palate is dry, lively, and balanced, carrying a graceful minerality and refreshing zing.

Mouthfeel
Crisp and precise, with medium body and a long, clean finish. Youthful energy dominates, yet there’s a subtle structure hinting at short-term cellaring potential.

Food Pairing
Perfect for seafood salads, crudo, fish carpaccio, and simple vegetable pastas. Just as charming on its own as an aperitif.

Verdict
A charming, true-to-form Gavi that balances elegance with vibrancy. Enjoy now for its freshness, or cellar briefly to let Cortese’s nuance unfold.

Personal Pick Highlight
As an educator and frequent class host, I always find Gavi a crowd-pleasing Italian white that wins over both casual drinkers and seasoned tasters. This one will be a repeat mention in my classes for sure. Cheers!
— 6 months ago

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Rosa dell'Olmo

Barolo Nebbiolo 2019

T.J. wine but an excellent vintage and less than 20 bucks. Scott alerted me so I bought a case. Last bottle. 2020 was not that good - have not gone back and tried 21…… — 3 months ago

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Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Duude…confession time…still combing through ALL the bottles looking for that random misrotated 2019. Trader Joe’s too good for that tho. A retail/chain grocery store? It would be on. That 2019 just popped ridiculously. Was able to rip thru approx 20-24 btls of the 2019 as it was the haus wine for a spell. Miss it.

Casal de Armán

Ribeiro del Duero Tempranillo 2009

Still quite youthful color and fruit, this a lovely Tempranillo with good structure, balance and length, shows promise for further development with more cellaring. — 9 months ago

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Casal de Armán

Ribeiro Treixadura Blend

So eine schöne frische im glas. Weisse blüten, leicht schiefer, hauch zitrone und gar etwas pfirsich — a month ago

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Casal Garcia

Vinho Verde White Blend 1935

Great summer wine and so inexpensive! — 3 months ago

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Rosa dell'Olmo

Barbera d'Asti 2022

Trader Joe’s with Rebec — 5 months ago