Franco Toros

Franco Serra

Barbera d'Alba 2022

Ted
8.9

Just missing a giant bowl of pasta. For $13 you cannot go wrong. Plums and blueberries with nice acidity. — 6 months ago

Jeni
with Jeni
Jose, "Odedi" and 10 others liked this

Bodegas Franco-Españolas

Royal Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend

Probably the best bottle of this I’ve had. Perfectly matured classical Rioja. Black cherries, some caramel, no tannins left and piercing acidity. — 3 years ago

Franco Pacenti

Canalicchio Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2015

No formal notes. Sweet mix of black/red fruit, ripe yet assertive tannins, nice mid-palate juice, leathery. Structured and quiet now, shows potential. — 4 years ago

Aravind liked this

Franco Noussan

Valle d'Aoste Torrette Petit Rouge 2016

Super delicious! Relatively clean and precise. Great balance with uplifting, fresh character. — 5 years ago

Zorzal

Eggo Franco Cabernet Franc 2016

Great cab franc from Uco, if you are into that style. Fruity (no oak whatsoever), but certainly not sweet or syrupy. Fairly acidic, and with a distinct mineral taste, like chalk or graphite. Lighter bodied than a cab sauvignon or a malbec (lighter colors, etc.) But still a powerful wine. — 7 years ago

Franco M. Martinetti

Monferrato Sul Bric Red Blend

Long earthy finish, some berries, well blended. My Family and I enjoyed this wine with spaghetti and meatballs! — 8 years ago

Franco Pacenti

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2015

Delicious with our rich mixed meat ragu. Gorgeous development of leather and mahogany notes but still some rich fruit left. Tannins there but integrated. — 8 months ago

Ted, Doug and 14 others liked this
Austin Hohnke

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Astor Wines currently has a bunch of 2018 damaged labels of this wine discounted.

Franco Conterno

Cascina Sciulun Superiore Barbera d'Alba 2019

Delicious, lush, and savory. Good Barbera acids, prune, stewed cherry, cola/black tea, wet earth and some mushroom, Piedmont tar, some minerals. From Amaro Spirits and Wine. 01/29/22 — 3 years ago

Marc liked this

El Valor Y La Gracia

Primera Corrida de Toros de la Temporada Castilla La Mancha Tempranillo 2011

Paired so deliciously with dark chocolate and sea salt. Really brings the notes out. Overall subtle and smooth @heb #redwine — 4 years ago

De Martino

Single Vineyard Alto Los Toros Elqui Valley Syrah 2011

Nice Syrah! Violet with slightly orange edge. Very interesting nose, at first it has lots of mature red fruit, then it changed to a very meaty profile, also dried prunes, and violets. Medium acidity and low astringency but good permanency and nice aftertaste. De Martino is without a doubt one of my favorite Chilean producers. — 6 years ago

Bodegas Olivares

Pie Franco Altos de la Hoya Finca Hoya de Santa Ana Jumilla Monastrell 2015

A very average tasting, inexpensive Spanish Monastrell wine. — 7 years ago

Franco Serra

Dolcetto d'Alba 2012

The boys are making a short rib ragu with Barolo, and I'm helping! 🇮🇹🍷 — 8 years ago

Velma liked this

Franco Amoroso

Barolo Nebbiolo

Lighter than most barolo. Went well with a banana pepper risotto / spicy Remoulade. Enjoyed — a year ago

Franco Conterno

Pietrin Barolo Nebbiolo 2016

Cathy Corison
9.0

Tar. Dark cherry, plum. Berries. Mineral — 3 years ago

Aaron, Eric and 19 others liked this

Franco Serra

Barolo Nebbiolo 2016

Franco Serra Barolo DOCG 2016: Medium plus acidity. Medium tannins. Red fruits. Dried herbs. Earth. Leather. Tobacco. Long, silky smooth finish. This young Barolo was a pleasant surprise as my expectations were low (due to its age) however I was very wrong. It had great intense aromas & flavors, reflecting the characteristics of a finer quality wine. For me, it was a definite crowd pleaser with an amazing QPR! Cheers🍷 — 4 years ago

Trixie and Anthony liked this

Franco Conterno

Bussia Riserva Barolo Nebbiolo 2013

Lyle Fass
9.3

Nose is aromatic and ripe with a hint of stewed tomato to start off. Mid season cherry and really bright. Wish that overripe tomato was not there. It slowly blows off but on PNP it is prominent. Cherry flower. Tar. Spice. Nice nose. Not great. Palate is ripe and juicy but slightly broad with good balance, purity and freshness. Big tannins that I associate with Bussia. Good power and depth. No finesse. Solid not special. Maybe air helps?

UPDATE/ Air did help.this. 9.0 to 9.3. More silkiness and clearly defined fruit.
— 5 years ago

Aravind, Severn and 11 others liked this

Franco Serra

Langhe DOC Nebbiolo 2017

Very nice wine for the price — 6 years ago

Cappellano

Otin Fiorin Piè Franco-Michet Barolo Nebbiolo 1996

My WOTN! A "complete" Barolo, kinda out of a school book, that had it all: noble tannins, freshness and a first evolution into maturity. Huge layers of red berries, dried flowers, pipe tobacco, cedar and a bit of menthol. A touch fresher and more intense in the aromatics and tannins than the 1999 Rupestris. — 7 years ago

Maria, Anthony and 5 others liked this