Gran Classico

Masi

Costasera Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Corvina Blend 2018

Light and flowery on the nose and an opening splash of oranges followed by medley of plum, anise, fig and apple. The finish is moderate in acidity with hint of smoke. — 23 days ago

Dave, Juan and 1 other liked this

Marchesi Antinori

Riserva Villa Antinori Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2021

Medium ruby in color; cherries, dried herbs, and balsamic on the nose; high acidity; medium tannins; tastes like red currants, strawberries, and roasted tomatoes with a long finish. — a month ago

Nellie Bauman
with Nellie

Marqués de Murrieta

Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2017

Exceptional interpretation of Ribera del Duero — a month ago

Ted, Bob and 2 others liked this

Inama

Soave Classico Garganega

2023 vintage.
To say this is entry level Soave would do it no justice.
Garanega grapes from 30 year old vines grown in Basaltic volcanic soil. 100 % stainless steel production.
Shiny green gold in colour.
Mineral driven with notes of wild yellow flowers, golden apples, marzipan and almonds.
Crisp acidity on the finish.
This wine begs for scallops regardless how you prepare them.
— 2 months ago

Andrew and Bob liked this

Campo Viejo

Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2016

Sight: Completely opaque, blood red, slight tawny. On nose: fruit forward, tobacco. On mouth: very smooth, full bodied, was difficult to taste fruits but strong oak and earthy presence. Might not have been at correct temperature. — 3 months ago

Allegrini

Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Corvina Blend 2018

Une belle douceur, fruits confiturés, note de chocolat, de thym, pin. — 3 months ago

Daniel and Serge liked this

Bodegas Faustino

Gran Reserva Faustino I Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2014

On the lower end of Gran Riojas I’ve had especially for a 2014. Still good. — 15 days ago

Marchesi Mazzei

Fonterutoli Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2020

May 2025: PnP ready, classic Chianti expression, red fruit, integrated enough tannins. — 5 months ago

Fattoria di Fèlsina Berardenga

Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2005

Somm David T
9.3

This was bloody marvelous last night at dinner.

18 years in bottle and it was singing. Perfect condition & around the top of its bell curve.

I have had now many older vintages of Felsina and have yet to be disappointed by any of them. One of the very best & consistent producers in Chianti.

Think I recently (6 months ago) paid $35 for this 05. Extremely great value.
— 2 months ago

Vanessa, Daniel and 10 others liked this
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dave: where the heck did you find 20 yr old CC? love Felsina
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Either Winebid or Benchmark Bin Sale.

Azienda Agricola Fontodi

Chianti Classico Sangiovese 2018

Smooth, rich, semi-sweet, full bodied, paired nicely with a wild boar ragu pappardelle. — 2 months ago

Dave, Andrew and 4 others liked this
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Dave

Sounds like a wonderful meal

Bertani

Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Corvina Blend 2000

Somm David T
9.5

This was one of the treats of the festival. It was in perfect shape and somewhere around its precipice.

The comment made by the women representing it was, she stopped pouring it to many as they simply didn’t appreciate and or understood what they were just poured. If you understand how this is made and the extra process to make good examples, you develop
#respect

Not a wine for everyone, but amazing with this kind of age and older.

@Pebble Beach Food and Wine, From The Cellar event.
— 3 months ago

Juan, Paul and 9 others liked this

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva Rioja Blanco Malvasia Viura 2001

This is exceptional. Lemon oil and greenery. Integrated and slightly smoky. An oiliness in the palate, with a sweetness and intensity. Great freshness but a gorgeous complex mid palate. Great — a month ago

Jay, Ira and 13 others liked this

Luigi Righetti

Capitel de Roari Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Corvina Blend 2019

Absolutely would get this again — a month ago

LM, Tommy and 3 others liked this

Tommasi

Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Corvina Blend

Had with mom on her bday. Liked it a lot. Very smooth. Probably from Costco $25 — 2 months ago

Viña Real (CVNE)

Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2018

Called Rioja. Super-dill coconut give-away. — 2 months ago

Tom, Scott@Mister and 1 other liked this

Marchesi Antinori

Riserva Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2021

On nose, its Pepper, cardamon, wild berries, sour cherry, thyme,

On palate, its more on superb intensity, fine acidity, fine tannins, and its long finish. Juicy with fresh fruits, sweet plums, clove. This is great wine came from great vintage. Congratulations to Tignanello estate for this great achievement!
— 3 months ago