Il Bello

Tenuta di Arceno

Il Fauno di Arcanum Toscana Super Tuscan Blend 2022

Dry, succulent, ripe red fruit aroma, medium body, slightly tart finish. — 9 months ago

M, Dave and 4 others liked this

Tenuta Il Poggione

Rosso di Montalcino Sangiovese 2022

Nice wine, well rounded and fruity, good taste — 10 months ago

Ericsson liked this

Stella Rosa

IL Conte Black (L'Originale) Semi Sweet Red Blend

Fruity, bubbly/fuzzy, sweet. Always have it in hand — 4 years ago

Valle dell'Acate

Il Frappato di Vittoria

PC
9.4

Good for red sauce Italian and pizza. Cherry. Medium bodied. — 8 years ago

Il Censo

Praruar Terre Siciliane Catarratto 2012

More amber than orange and very caramelly — 11 years ago

Scott Gregory
with Scott

Ridge Vineyards

Estate Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot Blend 2009

Michael Meagher MS
9.5

Like seeing an old friend. First winery I ever visited (I was 5), and is always one of my favorite places to visit. Wines are better than ever and Paul Draper is simply a legend. — 11 years ago

Charles liked this

Arianna Occhipinti

Sicilia Il Frappato 2010

Nice acidity. By far one of my favorites from Italy. — 13 years ago

Arianna Occhipinti

Terre Siciliane Il Frappato 2023

As good as ever. As good as always. — 8 months ago

Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 1997

One of my absolute favorite California wines. The California Latour. ‘97 is superb—vividly detailed and complex with both power and elegance. A masterful balance of fruit, tertiary character and cooling acidity with a silky palate and melting tannins. Hard to beat for a Wagyu pairing. — 9 months ago

Paul, Tom and 6 others liked this

Ruffino

Il Ducale Toscana Sangiovese Blend

medium body, with nice warmth. would like it a little heartier, but it's good. pairs well with steak, becomes ruby red in flavor — 7 years ago

Stella Rosa

IL Conte (L'Originale) Semi-Sweet Moscato d'Asti

Not very bubbly for an Asti & jus a tad on the sweeter side but would def buy it again — 9 years ago

Poggio il Castellare

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2003

dark fruits...resting on a leather chair in an old reading room with a cigar box ~ palate starts juicy then goes characteristically dry for the vintage but falls short in length — 11 years ago

Victor, Derek and 2 others liked this

Ridge Vineyards

40th Anniversary Vintage Monte Bello Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2001

Gary Westby
9.7

Our K&L Redwood City staff party at LB steak was fantastic- nothing smaller than magnum allowed! This double mag has been in our cellar since release and has hardly moved at all! Big, powerful, Mountain fruit! — 13 years ago

Hai, Sarah and 2 others liked this

Castello di Gabbiano

Il Cavaliere Chianti Sangiovese Blend 2011

Almost as good as the chianti in Paris — 13 years ago

Poderi Aldo Conterno

Il Favot Langhe Nebbiolo 2021

One of the best langhe nebbiolos I’ve had recently, especially for a relatively reasonable price on the list at Leon’s. And a great pairing with pork braciole as well. Lots of fruit, but still quite refined, with great texture and acid. Quite pretty and delicious. — 8 months ago

Dave, Tom and 7 others liked this

Tenuta Il Poggione

Riserva Vigna Paganelli Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2019

Lovely Valentine’s Day enjoyment! This vintage was great with a steak and potatoes. Very smooth, a hint of tobacco and black fruits. Tannins that definitely stand up. 👍🏻 — 9 months ago

Dave, Audrey and 2 others liked this

Brancaia

Il Blu Cabernet Sangiovese Blend 1998

Showing younger than I expected and with plenty of life remaining, ripe dark fruit and a little leather, showing quite well. — 8 years ago

Kevin Woods
with Kevin
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Il Paradiso di Manfredi

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2009

Тальк, сочная вишня, брусника, красная смородина, легкие животные тона, пот, марганцовка, каперсы, сухая земля. Среднее тело с элегантной, естественной органолептикой, живой кислотностью и тонкими, аккуратными танинами. Уже вполне открыто, в хорошей форме. Легко и изящно в движениях, без большой комплексности, но с отличной фактурой и внутренней гармонией. — 9 years ago

MaJ, Alexander and 9 others liked this

Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1985

Tried the '90 recently, spoke of how amazing a producer of Californian Cabernet it is, but just needed a little more time, this '85 is well & truly on point, everything is in balance, there's fruit intensity yes, but the development/complexity/layers are really shining through, outstanding stuff. — 10 years ago

Ridge Vineyards

Estate Monte Bello Vineyard Merlot 2010

Paired well with a lamb, eggplant purée, fava beans, piquolo pepper. Would also pair with a medium rare magret duck or other game. — 11 years ago

Stella Rosa

IL Conte Stella Rosso (L'Originale) Semi Sweet Red Blend

Drank at Farinas winery & cafe in grapevine TX — 14 years ago