Tannins mellow out a little on day two. Beautiful and elegant, wonderful expression of Nebbiolo and the region. — 9 years ago
Some of the happiness may indeed be because I've been a little to Californian lately. Occupational hazard. This has got pretty violet aromas mixed with herbal notes of pine and faint rosemary. Palate reflects aromas, adding dried cranberries, leather and tobacco notes. Good tannic grip. — 13 years ago
Beautiful rust color. Earthy, dry, subtle notes of stewed cherry, dirt, cocoa powder, pomegranate, & subtle coffee. More fruit forward than I remember. Dry, tannic finish. Medium acidity. — 8 years ago
May be leather and faint roses on the nose. Light in color. Quite a bit of tannins left but I would say drink now. Morello cherries which faded the next day replaced by lavender some might say violets. I buy this producer every year. — 11 years ago
Cena con gian Paolo e giulio — 13 years ago
Very lovely warm and colourful bouquet and clean finish — 9 years ago
Wonderful wine. Drinking well right now — 9 years ago
One of my favorites! Velvety fruit of black cherry, with edges of wild mint and herbs and a leathery quality that is just beginning to show. This is Rabaja fruit through and through. So decadent and rich with gentle tannin (gentle for Nebbiolo, that is). — 11 years ago
Day 2 of Santo Stefano...still plenty of tannin, but coming around so nicely! Santo Stefano is incredible... — 13 years ago
Andy Stabile
Empty... nuff said. — 7 years ago