Aaron Tan

9.0

Guesses for this blind basically took us on an Italian wine country tour - from Montalcino to the Alto Aldige to Alto Piedmonte. Ergo, variety guesses were as good as a shot in the dark - Sangiovese, Pinot Nero, Nebbiolo, strange Italian variety names courtesy of the Italian winemakers on the table. What is clear though is the youth and elegance of the wine. Heaps of sweet black cherries and roses, some herbs and spices, along with juicy acidity and superfine tannins, which most thought were a touch green. I thought it drank it really well, though if anything, the blind does prove how difficult it can be to pinpoint these “gentler” style of reds which are more giving in their youth. And the reveal - A Sangiovese from Emilia-Romagna. Who would have thought? — 9 months ago

Silvia Rossi

10

August 31st, 2019
Wedding Chiara&Alessio!!
A special gift for special cousins!!🍷
Tuscany-Trentino since generations!❤️
Tignanello 2016 Magnum — 5 years ago

Nino Cardinale

9.0

Very silky and creamy bubbles, great product from franciacorta. maturation on the lees balances the acidity and the citrus. — 5 years ago

Michael Fiur

10

Lovely Gavi. A little richer than michele chiara. At belvedere. — 6 years ago

Bryan Flewelling

9.3

It’s like drinking the generational wisdom wrought by Bea’s family in liquid form. It’s a grace to have had people who held onto tradition in the face of progress. They conserved rather than progressed, and I’m happy they didn’t bend with the times. Markedly more tannic than the Santa Chiara and the same flavors dominate, but are deeper. — 7 years ago

Richard Lewis

9.2

Hints of strawberry (though in the distance) and dried leaves. Still acid and clarity after all these years. — 7 years ago

with Lynne

Kerry Morrison

10

This is a special treat at an amazing dinner made@by Chef Chiara — 8 years ago

Raun Kupiec

8.9

80% Merlot, 10% Cab Sauvignon, 10% Cab Franc — 2 years ago

with Barbara

Jay Kline

9.4

We opened a 2014 Paolo Bea “Santa Chiara” that was horribly corked and we were so gutted by the experience that we decided an immediate and measured response was necessary to make up fo the tragedy. So we opened a 2016 Granato. Aaaaaand, this was an absolute show-stopper for everyone who got to try it. Bright red fruit, minerals, and sex. Drink now with patience (last glass was best) or hold out for more. — 5 years ago

Philippe Jacob

9.4

Vino de Toscana, tipo Brunello, pero con sabor parecido a Pinot Noir, — 5 years ago

Daria Porter

9.2

Dario & Chiara We learned it depends how long the flavor lasts on the pallet — 6 years ago

Dan Dake

9.5

Old Nebbiolo: circa 1971. Shockingly, fruit still showing. — 6 years ago

DAL 9000

9.0

Soft upfront with mild dark fruit. But builds to a dry dry tannin middle that lingers with a pow of dryness. — 7 years ago

Yi-Fen Li

9.4

Drinking rosé in the sun — 8 years ago

Jay Kline

9.5

Having some previous experience with this wine, I knew it was going to need some significant air so I opened the night before and Audouzed until just before our dinner of Cacciucco (a traditional Tuscan seafood stew). So we’re talking close to 20 hours and I think that was just about perfect.

The 2018 “Harenae” pours a deep ruby color with a translucent core. No signs of sediment. Medium viscosity and just a slight staining of the tears. On the nose, well…I’m already swooning. The freshest Morello cherries with a mix of Tuscan herbs, black tea and dry earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with firm tannins and quite a stiff spine of acidity too. Again, the sour cherry fruit is predominate but it’s so perfectly ripened. There’s other crunchy red fruits too: some cranberry and some pomegranate along with some limestone minerals. The finish lingers for well over a minute.

It’s been 15 months since my last note on the 2018 “Harenae” and I find myself just as smitten as I was in late 2020. I’m captivated by its energy and purity of expression. Evolution has been slow and considering the structure, I fully expect this to be drinking well for at least another 8-10 years. But the freshness is really quite something to behold so I have to recommend getting that experience for those who are curious. Just give it plenty of air before you settle down with it. For what it’s worth, we drank this alongside the 2015 Paolo Bea “Santa Chiara” and both were a lovely accompaniment to the Cacciucco. — 2 years ago

Robert Rothfield

9.1

PNP....bright cherries and a hint of licorice....nice expression of Nebbiolo that drinks well right out of the gate — 5 years ago

Jim McCusker

9.4

A white Merlot from Switzerland. Starts off with the bracing acidity of a sav blanc, then fattens out on the palate like a viognier. Flavors just continue to evolve on the palate through a wonderfully balanced finish. Unlike any other white wine I’ve ever had. Super cool wine suggestion from the best wine bar in London. — 6 years ago

Jerae Knutson

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9.2

Gorgeous! Thrilled to make its acquaintance! Meyer Lemon all over the place. — 6 years ago

jerod peitsmeyer

9.5

drinking with chiara vigo. maybe my favorite wine of the trip. — 7 years ago

Jeff Christner

9.0

Lush and round. Very pleasing. — 8 years ago