Torre Vento

Torre dei Beati

Giocheremo Con i Fiori Abruzzo Pecorino 2023

Very solid pecorino, especially on day 2. Crisp, refreshing, quite linear and direct but still very nice. Good value too. — 7 months ago

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Torre Zambra

Madia Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

Nose - Crayons (in a good way), Old wood barrels and Petrichor. Main tastes - Muted fruit flavors because it’s so soft and smooth on the tannins for the most part. Maybe a bit of crab apples from the acid. Really approachable food wine. I love Montepulcianos so I’m a bit bias here with my rating but overall it’s really nice. — 8 months ago

Torre Mora

Scalunera Etna Rosso Red Blend 2018

Lyle Fass
9.3

Nose is very rocky with loads of flowers and fresh cherries and some cassis. Lovely wet earth as well. Echoes of Burgundy. Also that metal smell I get from Nerello and Etna wines. Fresh and energetic with an invigorating palate and not as much depth as the Chiuse Vidalba which is the high end cuvee but this is delicious and very well made. Nose has a floral-cassis thing that is so appealing. Nose now has hits of tar and forest floor. Really dig this. Super juicy and so pure. Excellent. Long as f. — 4 years ago

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Solid label artwork on this one.

Porta del Vento (Marco Sferlazzo)

Voria Terre Siciliane Catarratto 2017

7 November 2018. Otway, Brooklyn, NY. — 8 years ago

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Cantina Valpantena

Torre del Falasco Valpolicella Ripasso Corvina Blend

En bra och ekig Valpolicella med lagom funk — 9 years ago

Porta del Vento (Marco Sferlazzo)

Catarrato 2015

Good Catarratto. Funky nose, full bodied, citrus and peach, long finish. Approachable, but not without complexity. — 10 years ago

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Morgadio da Torre

Vinho Verde Alvarinho 2021

Brought this back from Portugal in 2023 and finally drank it. Awesome wine even if it was maybe a little past its prime. Classic Vinho Verde citrus and floral nose and a dash of minerality. On the tongue it's missing that light effervescence I love but it still brings a lot of citrus and light fruit sweetness that balances the acidity. Would absolutely buy again if I can find it over here! — 8 months ago

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Cantina Valpantena

Torre del Falasco Amarone della Valpolicella Corvina Blend 2015

Delicious! Dark chocolate, blackberry, black currant, a little spicy and sweet. WS northern Italy tasting. — 4 years ago

Porta del Vento (Marco Sferlazzo)

Maquè Perricone

Like liking a goat’s balls. Game, farmhouse funk. Earth. — 5 years ago

Torre d'Orti

Rosso Veronese IGT

Not a heavy full body wine, but has a rounded flavor and purple grape color verses red. — 7 years ago

Torre Muga

Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2004

Enjoying with gorgeous Iberian Ham, Catalan bread & an awesome cheese selection 😍 so Quick notes 😁

Great now but will benefit from more age 👍

🍷 Garnet opaque ruby w/ brown edge

👃 Earthy ripe red & dark smoked cherry w/ oak, cocoa, thick balsamic & touch of vanilla

👄 Med body of fruit loaded cherry bomb w/ balsamic & mocha tones

🎯 Med+ cherry balsamic mocha kiss
— 8 years ago

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Terre di Talamo

Vento Maremma Toscana IGT Vermentino

Terre di Talamo – Vento Vermentino 2024
Toscana IGT, Maremma – Italy 🇮🇹

Overview
Crafted from organically grown Vermentino, this white reflects the Tuscan coast’s maritime influence. The IGT classification allows the estate flexibility while still showcasing the grape’s tension and vibrancy from Maremma’s sun-drenched vineyards.

Aromas & Flavors
Enticing notes of white peach, broom flowers, and a saline iodine edge mix with ripe tropical fruit—mango and papaya. It feels Mediterranean to its core, with both floral charm and coastal freshness.

Mouthfeel
Vibrant and tense, marked by crisp acidity and a light, tingling texture that keeps it energetic. The finish is silky and elegant, with a mineral snap that invites another sip.

Food Pairing
Perfect alongside grilled shrimp, seafood pasta, or even a tomato-based fish stew. Its brightness also makes it an easy pairing for mozzarella-based salads.

Verdict
A lively Tuscan white that proves Vermentino shines under the IGT umbrella. Clean, crisp, and expressive, it’s both refreshing and distinctive—ideal for warm-weather sipping. Cheers!
— 8 months ago

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Vigneti Massa

Costa del Vento Derthona Colli Tortonesi Timorasso 2021

Gold hue. Aromas and flavors of apple, apricot, bell pepper, lemon, and petrol, with a hint of grass and creamy notes. Medium body with medium-plus acidity. Silky and rounded mouthfeel. Complex bouquet. Elegant and balanced, with a lasting finish. — 2 years ago

Torre Mora

Cauru Etna Rosso Red Blend

Awesome value- floral, mint, earth, and stewed berries. Good acidity and length. — 5 years ago

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Torre dei Beati

Cocciapazza Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2015

Very good, went well with steak and spinach, needs time to open and needs food — 7 years ago

Torre de Oña

Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2012

A tad oxidative on the nose. Plums, dark berries, pipe tobacco, smoke, exotic spice, vanilla. Frame filled out nicely by grainy tannins. — 8 years ago

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Torre Oria

Método Tradicional Brut Cava Catalunya Macabeo

A really good Cava, especially when you consider the retail price ($12.99). Straw, golden apple, rosemary notes. Same on the palate, rich enough to mention it, huge finish, minerally, pretty, small, bubbles. I like it a lot, ya know, considering everything? — 9 years ago

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Ridge Vineyards

Torre Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Great acid, not huge, will develop well over time — 10 years ago

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