Dark but light — 7 years ago
From the last century... — 7 years ago
It's from a tiny sub-region high up in the Valle d'Aoste where it can get hot during the day. As hot as hell... or in this case, as hot as enfer. A classic Alpine wine - all brambly, wild berries, with a rough and tumble rustic richness, balanced by classic Alpine freshness. And as with past vintges, it's one of those wines that may even be better the second day...even the third day. Maybe for an eternity, which would be handy if you actually find yourself in the Dante-esque scene depicted on the label. So grab a bottle, pop it open, and try really, really hard to make it last past day one. (We can't promise you'll make it to heaven, but you can at least have a taste!) — 8 years ago
Crisp, fruity, and refreshing. — 9 years ago
Equilibrado. Es un típico tres copas, diría Brascó. — 9 years ago
Smooth chianti with a nice dryness — 10 years ago
This is very nice for $22. Very nice. Pretty big for a Barbera. — 10 years ago
Raspberry and fig in the nose. Raspberry and toasted vanilla with a bit of pine or cedar in the palate. — 10 years ago
Possibly my favourite wine ever, pity I can't get it anymore. — 11 years ago
Rating based on combination of wine quality and price — have not been disappointed in this wine and pairs well with a variety of occasions — 5 years ago
Beautifully smooth and tasty — 6 years ago
Good value in a Livermore cab — 8 years ago
Nice and smooth, great acidity and structured tannins! — 8 years ago
Wow. I'd drink this #wine any night. Congrats to the Mondavi team and thanks for sharing @Carlo Mondavi @Dante Mondavi — 9 years ago
A great older vintage and this wine still has some fruit — 9 years ago
TCV. Spicy and delish — 10 years ago
Really digging bonarda — 10 years ago
A little strong, but fruity and bold — 11 years ago
First document to mention Terrabianca dated 1085: two centuries before Dante. Located 35 miles from Florence, in the heart of Chianti. A blend of 70% Sangiovese & 30% Cab Sauv, aged for 12 months in French & American oak. Dark Ruby with aromas of berry fruit and light toasty oak. On the palate cherry and ripe plum, a bit of spice and oak with a savory edge. Well balanced soft tannins, complex yet elegant. Lingering ending with fresh fruit and a little earthy mineral. A Fav! — 6 years ago
Cherry and Cake aromas, chocolate cherry, very fruity. Nice tart acidity... balanced and dry. Oak on it as well. Standard every day wine. — 6 years ago
Great with some pizza and salad . I haven't had Dante in a while and just revisited it tonight easy drinking and really nice with the food — 8 years ago
Tasty simple red — 9 years ago
This smoky Livermore blend has surprised us greatly! Let it breath and the fruit will really show, and have you continually refilling your glass. — 9 years ago
A beautiful bright tawny color. A bit close at the first smell. Then morello cherry , dry orange peel ,Mon cheri, truffle, dry mushroom , sweet tobacco, tar. Lean , incredibly fresh, smooth tannins . Long finish. Elegant. Still long potential for aging. — 10 years ago
Aged in wood wonderful Chardonnay. Feels like bakery in the morning, lime tree flowers and stick jaw. Well balanced buttery wine with an aftertaste of dry apricot and raisin. — 10 years ago
Very good. First Sunday dinner at new house. Chicken and eggplant parm. Nice wine to compliment and under $15 — 10 years ago
Orange style textural Pinot Gris with extended time on skins, on pour with the best Sommeliers in AU. Exceptional. — 11 years ago
Sipping Fine Wine
Had another bottle, Wow! Laura Catena, 4th gen winemaker, grew up in Argentine-Italian winemaking family in Mendoza. Wines, named after her children - Luca, Dante & Nicola - background of the label is the McDermott coat of arms of her American husband, Daniel McDermott. Single-vineyard wine from land belonging to the Laborde family. Deep red with big ripe fruits & smoky oak. Palate plum & jammy blackberry, spice with nice earthy character. Tannins are a bit rustic, lingering ending with toasty oak & spice. — 5 years ago