One of a kind Grillo. Went away for a week with a half a bottle left in fridge. Came home and it was still fantastic if not deeper in flavour and more balanced. Serious stuff. Big structure. Tastes of the coast of Sicily. 2011 vintage — 10 years ago
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is better than bad sex. — 12 years ago
A slight cloudy wine that pulls in front lively purity with oxydative notes, and citrus freshness and floral - 100% Zibibbo - In order to respect the terroir the De Bartoli family have limited human intervention avoinding any chemical treatment, physical, chemical, mechanical, nor any kind of forcing conventional.
Integer wines do not belong to any category, organic, biodynamic, archaic, or movement of wines real or natural. Bottled non-refrigerated, non-clarified, unfiltered. — 12 years ago
Very well-balanced. But I wish it was a bit fuller-bodied. Sort of like how it's cool to see a gymnast standing one footed on the beam, but would be far more impressive to see an Hillary do it.
90 points
-UPDATE: this thing opened up really nicely over an hour or so (I was distracted from my drinking, usually it's all gone quicker than that). — 10 years ago
A little harsh but a good harsh. Fruity/warty taste and smell. Danie isn't a fan. — 11 years ago
D. Lish. Us. Love. — 12 years ago
When compared side by side with Liparita's less expensive Rutherford Cab release, V Block can be likened to a parent's favorite offspring. Although both wines may share similar genetic material and upbringing, V Block has gained more dimension and self confidence through increased care and attention from infancy. #ridiculous :p — 11 years ago
Memories of #westsicily wine tour! 10 years of barrique. Figs, nuts and the sun of Marsala... — 12 years ago
Gina Boedeker
Allie H after work with Otavio. Sangiovese blend. Not too fruity. Delish. — 10 years ago