Ceccherini Cristiano

9.1

Surely young, surely delicious !!
I consider the vernatsch, which we call in Italian Schiava gentile, our petit pinot noir.
This is an established label of an old vines version, a rare example of schiava that does age very well.
This is a wine somehow that if you blind taste it you could mistake for a white, absence of tannin and good freshness. With time it builds up a bit of flesh, but it does remains generally a grape to drink when young. Best examples are in the St. Magdalener denomination.
Still i enjoy this label everytime and also the other schiava Girlan produces.
Cheers🍷 — 3 years ago

Jakub Kalinowski

8.9

Very fresh, with lots of salinity, a bit of stone fruit and a herbal whiff. Medium bodied and quite rounded but with zingy acidity and beautiful minerality. Highly drinkable and very nice, indeed. — 5 years ago

Michael Schamis

9.4

It’s incredible how much better this wine is getting with age. The nose is now reminiscent of blueberry pie along with notes of plums and blackberries. The wine is incredibly soft on the palate with just a touch of spice. Soft, smooth, juicy flavors of blackberries, blueberries and plums lead to gentile smoky notes and touches of spice with soft, round acidity. The finish is long and juicy with a lingering touch of spice. This is a spectacular accompaniment to beef enchiladas. — 8 years ago

with Kati

Jason Lee

9.2

Very oak forward. feels big but without being overly confident still very easy to drink — 8 years ago

Neil Cornish

8.9

A bit like old Savennières. Hazelnut and quince. A fino sherry note also. — 8 years ago

Alessandro Cantarelli

8.9

ottimo spumante con lievito gentile all'olfatto che percepisce mandarino e cedro. Buona struttura e perlage fine — 8 years ago

Genny Scott

9.0

Ruby red, dark fruits. Medium body. Crushable. — 3 years ago

Jose Lorenzo

9.0

Last of a 6pk. I love this wine — 4 years ago

Matthew

9.2

Beautiful interesting Corsica wine — 5 years ago

Rob Iracane

8.9

Hints of plum, slight tannins. Dry! Pair with French pork loin. — 8 years ago

Alyson Walls

8.9

Perfect for a hot summer evening. Sipping and waiting for a good friend for dinner. Been too long! — 8 years ago

web bond

9.0

"L'Altru Biancu Gentile" Ile de Beaute 2016...100% Bianco Gentile — 8 years ago

Chip Hughes

9.5

Sea spray to blood oranges...kaleidoscopic! Grand Cru in weight and texture. Long, complex acid finish. One of my white wines of the year! #biancugentile #corsica #leccia — 9 years ago

John W

9.2

See rating from October 2021. Same vintage and same tasting profile. Consistently great. — 4 years ago

Ben Lehman

9.3

Just absolutely delicious. High toned fruit yet with some grip. Pomegranate, raspberry and spice. Wish I had bought another bottle for thanksgiving — 5 years ago

Lauren Kessinger

9.0

Gentile and refined in color and flavor. A little watermelon, apricot and flowers from behind a wispy veil. A beautiful wine. — 5 years ago

Rolando Ray

9.0

Produced with Prugnolo Gentile, a Sangiovese clone, and with small quantities of Canaiolo and Merlot grapes. — 8 years ago

with Susan

Jason Brater

9.0

Strawberries and a touch of lime. Crisp. — 8 years ago

with Heather and Kim

Michael Schamis

9.3

A gentile nose. Musty aromas blow off quite quickly to reveal aromas of fresh red berry compote, candied cherry and a touch of dried herbs and mint. Gentile and juicy on the palate with finely grained tannins. Flavors of red cherry and red raspberry lead to touch of mint, dried herbs, white pepper a spice. This is all balanced out by bright, juicy acidity. The finish is laced with soft tannins and acidity with just a lingering notion of red fruit. Wonderful with a Chicken Parmesan fit for the birthday girl! Happy birthday Kati! — 8 years ago

with Kati

John Spradlin

9.0

Lighter red. So good — 9 years ago