Jamie's Italian

G.D. Vajra

Albe Barolo Nebbiolo 2020

I would have guessed Brunello rather than Barolo — a little lighter than expected. Granite, rose, violet, red fruit, Italianate acidity - but not overly complex. Enjoyable. Just squeaks into 91. Not a great value for the $35 I paid. — 23 days ago

Paul, Dawn and 10 others liked this
Dave Clinton

Dave Clinton

I've always found Albe pleasing for the price, maybe had it 5 or 6 times. Cheers!

Tenuta San Guido

Guidalberto Toscana Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2022

Impressive nose but lacking a bit of body at the moment. Too young and will no doubt improve in the coming 5 years. — a month ago

Zach, Dave and 15 others liked this

Tenuta Il Poggione

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2018

Ted
9.4

Beautiful wine. Dusty tannins. Black cherry with faint herbs. Probably would benefit from a decant — a month ago

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Neil, Tom and 15 others liked this

Cantina Bartolo Mascarello

Barolo Nebbiolo 2014

Nice Barolo with lots of limestone showing minerality and brightness. Still a little tight after 11 years, but it’s fantastic with a nice piece of beef. Floral on the nose with juicy choke cherry, leather, unsweetened coco, tobacco, raspberry preserves, and crushed blueberries on the palate. — 2 months ago

Scott@Mister, Ira and 7 others liked this

Marchesi Antinori

Guado al Tasso Bolgheri Superiore Red Bordeaux Blend 2007

I bought this bottle in Florence around 2019. I later found out the shop was owned by Antinori - the producer of the wine. An excellent Super Tuscan from Bolgheri. 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot. Dark Ruby with a tawny rim starting to develop. Classic Bordeaux descriptors of Cassis, herbs, tobacco and hints of cocoa with oak totally integrated. A rich and mouth filling palate such that it could have been from a new world vineyard in a good vintage. This is comparable in quality to a good Super Second. Interestingly the 2007 had the major change of Syrah being eliminated from the blend in favour of Cabernet Franc. An outstanding Bordeaux blend which exceeded expectations. I should keep an eye out for more bottles. — a month ago

Ted, Tom and 28 others liked this

Marchesi Antinori

Tignanello Toscana Super Tuscan Blend 2021

So velvety and rich! This vintage is #3 wine spectator / cab / full body!! — 24 days ago

Tenuta San Guido

Bolgheri Sassicaia Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc 2017

Geweldig om te mogen proeven! — 19 days ago

Peter, Eric and 1 other liked this

Tenuta dell'Ornellaia

Bolgheri Red Bordeaux Blend 1992

Absolutely amazing. Perfect in every way I can think of. I will remember this one, what an absolute joy! — a month ago

Cantina Zaccagnini

Il Vino Dal Tralcetto Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2011

added some to our Italian pork roast and had some with. — 16 days ago

Emidio Pepe

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 1993

La paulee ultimo dia at le pre cheval chiara — 17 days ago

Jan and Juan liked this

Castello di Monsanto

Riserva Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2019

Well structured classic Sangiovese exhibiting dark, ripening fruit with plenty of soft spice and underlying soft tannin. This is a luscious wine from Laura Bianchi. Drink it now or wait a couple of years for more ripe dark fruit. — 23 days ago

jesus, Ted and 4 others liked this

Pio Cesare

Barolo Nebbiolo 2020

Ming L
9.2

Pretty and quite approachable at this young age. Aromas of rose petal, red cherry, raspberry, and tar. Light tobacco and dried herbs also on the palate, with fresh acidity and elegant refined tannins.
The 2020 vintage in Piedmont seems to be quite open and expressive early, but age worthy as well.
— a month ago

Jae, Tom and 10 others liked this

Vietti

Perbacco Langhe Nebbiolo 2021

Lovely wine for a family barbecue, bright color, cherry & berry fruit. — a month ago