John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.3

Like a fine barba. Insane value. Honestly, should be a 94-95 but mouth feel is a tiny bit thin in a good way. — 7 months ago

Devin Bostick

9.0

Hibiscus, cherry, leather, blackberry, magenta, sorrel, blackberry, cherry — 4 years ago

Jay Kline

9.4

Originally, I only planned to pour the De Forville, the Roccalini and the Paitin but it just didn't seem right to host a Barbaresco class and not have a Produttori in the mix. So, I pulled this from the cellar as a bonus. Boy, am I glad I did. On the pop and pour, this had a striking burnt rubber smell; like from a pencil eraser. This blew off after a few minutes however and became sensational with the most perfect expression of Montmorency cherries, tar, and crushed rock. The 2009 Produttori "Montestefano" is so balanced and yet incredibly powerful. It also remains powerfully tannic. The finish is remarkably long; lasting well over two minutes. This is still very primary and would benefit for continued cellar time. Wow...I love this wine. This will drink well for decades to come. Bottle No. 12202. Bravo! — 6 years ago

Joshua Fisher

9.5

Gotta keep fit and liver strong — 7 months ago

Ashish Pant

9.2

Yes. Yes. Yes. You can get the detailed notes elsewhere, but all I’ll say is a great Barbaresco. Go for it! — 9 months ago

Anthony Lombardi

9.2

LP 3 from the Gurdjieff/ de Hartmann box set and a spectacular Barbera. The music is a collection of beautiful piano compositions based on the spiritual teachings of George Gurdjieff. The wine has all the juicy pleasure one expects from Barbera, but has plenty of structure as well. Tannins add some texture & the acidic lift adds complexity to the wine. I absolutely love Barbera, and this is a top level example. — 6 years ago

John Chawluk

9.2

Rave reviews from Colby — 9 months ago

Jake Hajer

9.1

Raspberry, not quite ripe blackberry. Kalamata olive. Slate. Bright acidity. Clean. Tobacco. — 3 years ago

Phil Kessling

9.2

Smooth, complex and drinking well. — 6 years ago

Jay Kline

9.1

My first experience with Cascina Roccalini was last year with the 2013 vintage and I was hugely impressed so I was very excited to try the 2014 version. Popped and poured; initially bright ruby in the glass but became noticeably darker, turning to garnet after about fifteen minutes. The nose on the 2014 Roccalini was opulent; far and away the freshest and most interesting of the group in the first couple of hours with beautiful, ripe cherries, bruised red delicious apples, tar, baking spices and roses. So much pleasure! After about hour three, the roses gave way for Easter Lilies...which I can't ever recall in a red wine before. However, around hour five, the Roccalini started to fall apart and the finish became watery and thin which is exactly what happened to the 2014 "Sori Paitin"; further reinforcing my feeling that the 2014's will be a vintage to enjoy while they are younger and preferably within the first couple hours of being open. Drink now or before 2022. — 6 years ago