Gene Buonviri

9.5

Enjoy the best, the “King” of Vermouth. Aromas of raisins, figs, dates and almonds. The flavors are beautiful blend of cocoa, bitter orange marmalade and hints of exotic spices and vanilla. Rivals the best Madeira. — 5 years ago

Mic Naranjo

9.1

Powerful and enticing. This wine shows intense aromas of cherry, red currant, lilac, anise, cured black olive and bitter almond (maybe marzipan?) that carry over to the medium bodied palate. Plenty of acidity, though it gets overshadowed by the astringent tannins. This bottle screams for age and/or food (just a bite of castelvetrano olives brought out the finer floral and herbal notes). We capped the bottle after initial taste to see what happens over the next few days.

Update: what a difference a couple of days makes! (Don't let anyone tell you wine doesn't need to breathe). All the interesting complexities settled into an harmonious composition — 6 years ago

diane gleason

9.5

Lovely smooth not bitter — 6 years ago

Sara Halbur

9.5

Citrus and clean not bitter! 💜 — 8 years ago

Muralee Murugesu

9.3

Very very nice sake at the offered price range. Lots of lovely character with smooth texture (almost like a condrieu). — 8 years ago

Andrew Schirmer

9.1

This vintage has come together nicely. Not settled down at all, but stunningly vibrant. Brilliant bright honeyed rust color. Strawberry/herbs/hay on the nose. Waves of acid-laced fruit on the palate with a powerful bitter herbal finish. This cries out for garlic toast and anchoïade. — 9 years ago

with Alsu

Levi Glenn

9.3

Undeniable symbiosis between richness and vibrancy. Still has a bit of effervescence, but more open than the last couple vintages at this stage in its life. Stone fruit and saline/mineral on the nose, middle weighted on the palate and a pleasant bitter note on the finish. Maybe not the best rose I've ever had, but the overall balance is rarely matched in a rose wine. — 9 years ago

Michael Wehner

9.5

Not as sweet as Averno but not bitter either. Nice over ice or as a substitute for vermouth in a Manhattan — 5 years ago

Angelo Casagrande

9.0

Amaro from le Marche made since 1868. Very different- no sugar added to this- bitter- shocking at first- but really enjoyable by the 2nd and third sip. The bitterness fades, and u get a mix of herbal/ tree bark/ bitter chocolate/ coffee. Note- this is NOT a coffee flavored drink- just a hint on the finish. Really interesting. — 5 years ago

Jared Mayron

9.1

Touch of bitter, black fruit, very very soft. Little tannin. — 6 years ago

with Lisa and Charles

Steven Lee

9.3

First one. Light and abit of burgundian feel. Mineral, chalky, stone, and savoury. Hint of tea leaf and slight bitter. Not alot of fruits — 7 years ago

Daniel M

9.1

Blood orange,liquorice , strawberry, violet (?), grilled meat(?!) on the nose. I could spend the evening with my nose upon this glass! What a nose ! Blood orange again on the palate which tends to have this bitter feeling all along the acid backbone. Red fruits around there too. Not as Burgundian and ethereal and precise as the chateau (cdr) in the same vintage but I can feel the lineage here. The finish is long with a bitter salty touch. Wow again. For a 13€ price-tag I could have this any given day. Perhaps one of the best value ever encountered. I can’t wait to open the big big brother fonsalette — 8 years ago

Nicolaas Edrick

9.0

Funky introduction with subtle tannins. After 2-3 hours of opening, bitter vanilla with nice end tannins and fresh acidity. Nice savoriness. — 9 years ago

Lee Lightfoot

9.3

Rye whiskey in beer form. Rich smooth delicious and 15% abv?! — 9 years ago

Steven Lee

9.3

Been always want to try la crau. Nose is abit bitter honey, tea smoke, raspberry. On the palate very silky and light and savoury and hint of bitter touch and spice almost like peppery chilli. Leather and abit of cigar box. But still got abit grippy tannin — 5 years ago

David Kline

9.3

Black bear body with blonde grizzlies piled high, atop. Licorice, espresso bean, toffee, dark chocolate, burnt honey, dried violets, dried black cherries and rich malt aromas. Sarsaparilla taste, with dark, sweet coffee, dark chocolate, baked raisin, dried black cherry, dried black currant and licorice. Stupendously supple integration of all elements! The bitter bits are a perfect counterbalance. .
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with Courtney

Modupe Liston

9.0

I like this. Smooth. — 7 years ago

Benjamin Kinzer

9.1

Rind bitter with subtle bubbles finishing with a sweet honeysuckle floral note. Refreshing and perfect for spring. — 8 years ago

with Chloe

Valerie Kathawala

9.1

'12. Savoring these pre-acquisition Vietti's while I can. Brilliant aromatics, palpable, pleasing tannins, spice, violets and a thrilling partner to pork loin with cherry vinaigrette and bitter field greens. — 9 years ago

Bill Droddy

9.5

No bitter taste. Subtle flavor — 9 years ago