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9.2

Vietti's 2021 Timorasso is gorgeous. The first vintages here were decidedly rustic, but the 2021 shows an added level of textural finesse that is especially apparent in its contours. Hints of lemon peel, white flowers, mint and chamomile all grace this layered, super expressive white. The 2021 was fermented mostly in ceramic and steel, with just one lot done in wood. I have never been the biggest fan of the Vietti Timorasso, but the 2021 might make me change my mind. It's a gorgeous wine in every way. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, January 2024)
— 4 months ago

Kenneth Hargreaves

9.2

Delicious Sangiovese from Montepulciano. Lots of tart cherry and some leather on the pallet. Nice long tannic finish. — 6 months ago

Kristine Salm

9.1

Crystal clear amber color strong tannins — 7 months ago

Martijn

9.1

Remarkable syrah with tons of cocoa and cherries. Also some typical (italian?) acidity.
Good effort. — 8 months ago

Carrie Bowden

9.2

Really opened up 30 minutes in — a year ago

Mike

9.5

Really good wine — 2 years ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.0

Interesting blend of Carmenere (75%) and Merlot (25%) from the Veneto. Dark berries, cocoa and black pepper aromas. Spicy pallet with big red and black fruit. Hint of soy sauce. Lots of firm tannin and length on the finish. Bold and interesting. — 3 years ago

Jamie Lauder

8.9

2022 vintage.
100 % Vermentino from Liguria in north west Italy.
Citrus, honey, grapefruit peel and stone fruit with lime zest and crushed rock on the finish.
Zippy acidity and minerals with a lovely finish.
We grilled mackerel filets (shio saba) and local Albacore tuna.
— 4 months ago

Zeke

9.0

Solid white, not a tad but I’d dryness to it on the finish, but initially very full and fruity. “Orchardy” is how our server described it and for some reason that hit. A touch of sweetness that I enjoyed, but not overly so. — 6 months ago

Ginny DeLacey

9.1

Funky, yeasty, fun! — 7 months ago

with Joseph

Matthew Cohen

9.5

Crazy nose. Hints of dried apricots. Yellow flowers. Rich. Deep.

Palate is stunning. Elegantly rich. Dried apricots. Mineral. Saturating. Salty a bit. Silky. Hints of honey. Some glycerol.

Long finish.

Really a unique wine. Almost hints of very good sherry notes but in a good way.

This is a wine you want a case of in the cellar.

Fass selections — 8 months ago

Ian Hamel

9.3

22/6/8-10 with scallop crudo, fresh homemade tagliolini al Portonat, frico, etc. side by side with the Gnemiz Sol, this was deeper, more spherical, and more complex. A pretty remarkable range of aromas - from classic Sauvignon scents to richer peach and nectarine, honey, mint, vanilla, cool stone, etc. The palate was very deep and richly satisfying while still being sprightly and drinkable, with tons of minerality that was somehow round rather than salty. This was one of the best young Sauvignon Blancs I’ve had, and I’d love to see it with some age. — 2 years ago

Michal Rosenn

9.2

beautifully aged — 2 years ago

Roberto Carli

9.4

Three glasses that are a humble reminder that the drinker plays a role. Glass 1 is heavily aerated and I had a bite of spinach 2-3 bites ago, shows thin, harsh tannins and is borderline undrinkable. Glass 2 is not aerated, shows toasty wood, dark fruit, cassis, like a modern super-campanian well made but without too much tipicity. Glass 3 finally reveals some Aglianico character: muscular, herbal, earthy with the slightest touch of barnyard brett and a mint-tarragon finish signaling ripe pyrozines. Tannins are slightly more approachable now, best of the three. Short-lived bottle and still not a fan of the cab elements, but undeniably well made — 6 months ago

Joy Hammons

9.0

I had the 2021 and it was light and fresh for lunch. Lunch was at Matteo’s Ristorante Italiano in Las Vegas. — 7 months ago

B A

9.1

Had it after it was open for 24hrs. Malvasia comes through on the nose. Lots of brûlée, not so much acid. A bit viscous. Something marshmallow-y about the airy sweetness. Very nice — 7 months ago

Eric Mollo

9.0

great value! — a year ago

Pooneet K

9.0

Nice wine, especially for the price. Has a distinctive sappiness that lingers on the palate in a nice way. Not overly complex necessarily but still enjoyable. — 2 years ago

Jocholla

9.0

Peach, slate, lemon, flint. Lighter than I remember. — 2 years ago

Ely Cohn

9.1

With Podere Pradarolo, it’s all extreme. Extremely long macerations for all the whites and Rose’s. Ex Alba sees 45 days on its Trebbiano skins then heads to the barrels. This is less than a fourth the time Vej sees on skins by the way.

I prefer Ex Alba. It’s less hops and more florals. Spiced citrus bitter peppery apple cider vinegar tea. — 3 years ago