Joel Lara

9.3

I had this in February, and the tannins seemed to be smoothing out, so I opened another bottle to pair with mushroom risotto. Unfortunately the tannins are still a bit too much for risotto. This needs braised meats or ribeye. Still, this is really tasty, and the tannins are drying on the palate but manageable if paired right. On the nose, inviting notes of dark cherry, tar, anise, and cloves. The flavors come through on the palate, with a beautiful cherry spice dominating. Long finish with mushroom and balsamic flavors accompanying the cherry and spice. Super tasty. — 12 days ago

James Barnes

9.3

Fabulous bouquet — a month ago

Paul J

9.2

Very nice! Rustic with cherry fruit. Earthy with a grippy texture. — 2 months ago

with Brooke and Geoff

Rufus King

9.2

Complex, dry Piedmontese white (Cortese), gift from friends, Drakes Island, ME — 3 months ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

Tons of dark cherries, strawberries, mid berry cola, crushed rocks, volcanics, limestone powder, sweet tarriness, French expresso, dry herbs, grilled meats, tobacco, leather, dark spice and red roses for days framed in liquid violets. — 5 months ago

Joel Lara

9.4

Upon opening, the tannins were overbearing, but after a two hour decant it opened up and softened nicely, with cherry, anise, earth, violets, and roses coming through on the nose. On the palate, the anise and floral flavors shine bright, and the finish is exquisite, with the floral notes providing a vivid, persistent finish with underlying notes of spice and earth. The wine has a smooth mouthfeel, with tannins providing astringency on the finish. Such a beautiful, elegant barbaresco that paired wonderfully with tagliatelle bolognese. — 6 months ago

Jay Kline

9.2

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of two days. Delicious throughout. The 2021 pours a bright garnet color with transparent core; medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with powerful notes of Morello cherry, raspberry, cranberry, red flowers, orange zest, some tar, talcum powder, dried herbs and dry, organic earth. On the palate, the wine is bone dry with high tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. This is about as sapid of a young Classico I’ve had from Produttori. It’s a bold wine right now but some time on its side will bring more into balance. Drink now with some patience through 2051. — 19 days ago

Andrea Bruzzi

9.2

Non so perché l’avevo dimenticato in un angolo della cantina: un favoloso ritrovo!
Un bouquet prestigioso degno dei poeti che lo raccontano.
Da riprovare assolutamente! 💯 — 2 months ago

Jay Kline

9.3

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a few hours. The 2017 Pajé pours a garnet color with a transparent core; medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of Morello cherry, cranberry, freeze dried strawberry, ground cumin, tar, talcum powder, old cedar chest, some varnish and dry gravelly earth. On the palate, the wine is bone dry with high tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium and loaded with savory minerals. Still very much in its youth, this was a lovely solar expression of Pajé. Drink now with patience through 2047. Bottle No. 2045/6666
— 2 months ago

romo

9.1

Super forward. Needs air to bring out the earth. - at Bar Cantinetta — 3 months ago

Chris Buggy

9.0

I need wine with enough body to hold up to strong Indian flavors, but light and clean..CHECK — 6 months ago

with Jennifer

Pooneet K

9.0

Down the middle gavi. If you like most gavis for their crisp expression as we do this will not disappoint. Certainly not bad for the price. — 6 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Pale lemon color with aromas of stone fruits, citrus and floral notes. On the palate flavors of peach, apple and lemon citrus with lively acidity and blossom notes. Medium+ finish ending with citrus and creamy mineral character. Drink now while it’s fresh. — 7 months ago

Bernard Benninghoff

9.2

Easy drinking Nebbiolo — 19 days ago

with Brenda

Lee Hoff

9.2

In Alba at Voglia di Vino. The 2020 vintage. €90. Very nice. Good structure and acidity with tannin — a month ago

Ray Vanderhoff

8.9

100% Cortese. Light golden color. Mineral driven aromas of wet gravel, white flowers and a bit of orchard fruit. Flavors of green apple, grapefruit, bitter raw nuts and those ever present minerals. A bit of saline on the medium finish. High acidity and very crisp. Quite the clean palate cleanser. Thanks for sharing, Chris B! — 2 months ago

Matt Georgopulos

9.1

Cantaloupe and strawberry-blonde vespers mellow this farm field straw ambrosia with a tip-toe over-ripened melon on the nose, wisping stealthy coriander and chorizo olfactions slipped in just before the first tongue-touch of lemon zest and lavender. A medium-full coat opens apricot and hazelnut on a fresh green finish, leaving you puzzling for one more ride. — 3 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Made from Cortese grapes grown within the Comune di Gavi, pale lemon color with aromas of stone and citrus fruits with floral notes. On the palate flavors of pear, green apple and lemon citrus with lively acidity, honey and blossom notes. Medium savory finish ending with nutty citrus and floral mineral character. — 5 months ago

Dave

9.3

This app is finally working again. Very nice barbaresco with bright, youthful red fruit and polished tannins. I favor the Ovello, but this is mighty fine.
Listening to The Carter Family — 6 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Gavi comes from small growing area in northwestern Italy located north of Genoa on steep slopes of Ligurian Apennines. White label is La Scolca’s everyday wine, an alternative to their “Black Label”. From Cortese di Gavi grape (younger vines), pale yellow color with aromas of stone and citrus fruits, extended lees aging. On the palate flavors of apple and lemon, nutty notes, nice mouthfeel. Medium finish, vivid acidity ending with a mineral character. Nice! — 7 months ago