Gianfranco Alessandria

La Colombera

Derthona Colli Tortonesi Timorasso

Loved racy waxy jus reductive legs — 7 months ago

Case Basse di Gianfranco Soldera

Riserva Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2001

This bottle was opened several hours prior to dinner. The 2001 Riserva pours a deep garnet color with a near opaque core; medium viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe Morello cherry, red flowers, leather, black tea, and a lovely mix of cool and warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long, slightly savory and super complex. A textbook Brunello Riserva that leans on the more elegant side of the spectrum. A fabulous pairing with lombo di agnello. Drink now with patience through 2041. — 5 months ago

Pooneet, Paul and 12 others liked this

Vigneti Massa

Derthona Colli Tortonesi Timorasso 2018

Are all of Massa’s timorasso made oxidative? Distinctive just unsure it’s my thing. — 9 months ago

Ira liked this

Michele Chiarlo

Le Marne Gavi Cortese

Crisp, lemon, burnt marshmallow and some minerality. — 3 years ago

Fratelli Alessandria

Gramolere Barolo Nebbiolo 2011

Dark cherry, balsamic notes and a hint of rose petal. Tasting week right now but with life left in it for 10 years of drinking pleasure. — 6 years ago

Anthony liked this

La Scolca

Black Label Bianco Secco Gavi Cortese

Pungent aroma at first, almost like a farm. But then it opens into sweeter notes like peach and stone fruits. Finishes with a strong minerality. Enjoyed with a fennel salad and couscous and it paired really well! — 3 months ago

Gianfranco Bovio

Vigna Arborina Barolo Nebbiolo 2021

Bright red fruit — 5 months ago

Steve liked this

La Scolca

White Label Bianco Secco Gavi Cortese

A lovely versatile white that comes alive when chilled — 6 months ago

Fratelli Alessandria

Speziale Verduno Pelaverga 2024

Pleasure. Light. Clean. Good acidity, medium tannin. Good introduction to northern Italian wines for the uninitiated. — 8 months ago

Tom and romo liked this

Vigneti Massa

Costa del Vento Derthona Colli Tortonesi Timorasso 2021

Gold hue. Aromas and flavors of apple, apricot, bell pepper, lemon, and petrol, with a hint of grass and creamy notes. Medium body with medium-plus acidity. Silky and rounded mouthfeel. Complex bouquet. Elegant and balanced, with a lasting finish. — 2 years ago

Oltretorrente

Colli Tortonesi Timorasso

Pdx wine import. Loved! Crisp and clean. — 5 years ago

Gianfranco Alessandria

Barbera d'Alba 2016

Ken Z
8.9

Drank 1/10/19. Tasting event. Tasting pour.

Nose of cherry, and leather. Cherry and leather mix with earth flavors backed by medium, drying tannins Medium, drying finish. .

3/21/8/4/3 +50 =89 pts.
— 7 years ago

Ron, Keith and 4 others liked this

Vigne Regali (Banfi)

Principessa Gavia Gavi Cortese

At John Aisenstat Memorial Scholarship Dinner with Carisa. — 4 months ago

Vietti

Derthona Colli Tortonesi Timorasso 2022

Honey and floral at first, but also citrus and pear. Lively but also depth. Really lovely just lovely. — 5 months ago

Andrew, Bob and 2 others liked this

Oltretorrente

Colli Tortonesi Rosso Barbera Dolcetto 2012

JKT
9.1

Unusual blend from micro winery as per JR and indeed a lean and texturally firm wine that went well with food — 5 months ago

Vigne Marina Coppi

Fausto Timorasso 2021

Outstanding. Waxy, deep, and long. So much texture and stuffing. Hard to believe this doesn’t see any oak. Whispering sweet everythings to my palate. — 10 months ago

romo, Andrew and 2 others liked this

Braida

Brachetto d'Acqui

Very sweet and easy to drink. — 4 years ago

Case Basse di Gianfranco Soldera

Toscana Sangiovese 2006

Delicious wine. Fairly light in color. Sweet cherry fruit. — 7 years ago

Ceccherini, Anthony and 3 others liked this