Keith Levenberg

9.5

I've been hesitant to open this because the Tre Stelle was so challenging and this is supposedly the more structured of the two, but I shouldn't have been, as this is a wonderful and phenomenally easy-to-drink wine, about as friendly as young nebbiolo ever gets. If it is indeed more tannic than the Tre Stelle, that is only the case on paper as the structure is smoothed over by rich, very polished fruit that still has the gloss of youthfulness but whose flavors are well past the primary into savory and earthy territory with a sticky grip. It opens with a dazzlingly complex aromatic punch of herbs and a succulent meatiness, which quiets down soon enough but the wine never shuts down. The fruit is in crimson tones, plummy at first and then more towards apple skin hours later as it backs down from that initial generosity, but throughout the bottle it is full and plump, finishing with stony earth. I'm slightly tempted to call it autumnal just on account of the complexion but that doesn't seem to work because there is a very clear sense of freshness here. No leatheriness or other badges of oxidative aging that surface fairly often even in nebbiolos that I *like*: this bottle captured everything in pristine condition, making an exceptionally delicious wine with a robust inner core but a flawless veneer with no rough edges, brimming with generous, richly constituted nebbiolo goodness. — 10 years ago

Matteo Bonaguidi

9.7

Che fortuna bere questo in azienda Le Macchiole. Una cosa sicuramente fuori dalla norma, un po' sul finale.. — 11 years ago

Melissa Tucker

9.6

One of the best wines I've had in a while! — 12 years ago

Pietro Caldarelli

8.9

Real good aroma of cherry, fruity. A well done brunello easy to drink! — 10 years ago

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Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.4

A new label for this outstanding producer from Verona — 11 years ago

Chris Clifton

9.5

Excellent and goes well with Filet — 11 years ago

Brittany Sink

9.0

Dinner at Meadow Ridge, CT. — 13 years ago

JR Grillo

9.0

For the price, a fantastic daily drinker — 11 years ago

Mick McHale

8.9

Very nice blend from Piedmonte...a good value — 11 years ago

Greg Stobbe

8.9

Light, crisp and refreshing, this sparkling wine is great for toasts or with the meal. Citrus, pear and floral aromas . Light body, velvety bubbles and a toastiness that will appeal. Serve alone or with oysters, shell fish and light fare. 53% Pinot; 47% Chardonnay. — 11 years ago