Jay Kline

9.2

Selected off the list at Boiler Room. Giacomo Fenocchio’s holdings in the Bussia MGA reside within the sub zones of Bussia Sottana (of which they enjoy some of the best parcels) and that of Munie. Opened about 30 minutes before service; no decant and no formal notes. The 2014 “Bussia” from G. Fenocchio starts off a little shy, but it gains weight and significant aromatic character with time in the glass. Bright cherries, slightly on the more tart side with tar over roses. The body seems a little demure early on but it eventually fleshes out and becomes almost chewy! The structure I want and expect from Barolo is there too with lovely acid and stiff tannins. The finish is long and savory. Last sip was the best. This was quite a lovely example of 2014 and a fine accompaniment to bone-in pork chops and Morgan Ranch beef cheeks. Drink now with some patience and over the next ten or so years. — 2 years ago

Manuel Buergi

9.0

A special bottling of the producer Villadoria, 100%-owner of the "Cappallotto" MGA in Serralunga d'Alba (next to "Baudana" & "Meriame") and home of the famiglia Lanzavecchia. "Paradiso" is the official single vineyard here (best exposition, old vines). The vinifciation is traditional in botti grandi. A very beautiful, succulent entry level Serralunga Barolo, showing quite youthful in 2010, as expected. Dark fruit, menthol, lavender and a bit of leather are the prime flavors. High tannins, that are well integrated. Pretty good structure and length. — 6 years ago

Manuel Buergi

9.2

(Tasted at "Del Posto", La Festa del Barolo Masterclass Tasting)
Massolino's "Margheria" reflects perfectly the Serralunga terroir, with dark flavours, lavender, licorice, iron and brawny but lovely tannins. Especially in an imho rather classic vintage like 2013, where Serralunga Baroli become real jewels. This is a deep and dark expression of Nebbiolo, a wine that needs and deserves time. I must say that I fall more and more in love with the "Margheria" MGA, that I definitely considered too little in the past. — 7 years ago

with Julia

Nadia Gurr

9.1

Blackforest flavours - dark chocolate and black cherries with soft tannin finish. Top drop — 8 years ago

with Anto

Jarrod P.

8.9

Cheers @Tim Heywood . Weird mix of noticeable VA, high acidity, oxidation and wild ferment. Very yum though. — 8 years ago

with Tim

Craig Davey

9.6

Excellent wine but needs another few years. — 10 years ago

Chris Gillott

9.1

This is gorgeous, great fruit, some structure. A little sweetness on the tongue — 10 years ago

Andrew Whittle

Co-Owner/Director Summit Estate Wines

9.1

2008 vintage - tasted masked in a lineup of 4 Zinfandels - a good wine but really showed more of the Barossa terroir than zin features — 10 years ago

Scott Taddeo

9.1

black fruits, ripe tannins and lengthy finish — 11 years ago

Martin Wulf

9.2

James gave itbtonus. Delicioua — 11 years ago

Jay Kline

9.5

Tonight, this bottle of 2010 Fenocchio Barolo “Villero” gave a masterclass on the character and virtues of the Villero MGA. I have always felt that massive patience would be required for the 2010 vintage since the wines are so structured. However, the Villero fruit, as it so often does, showed through with aplomb. The most prized parcels are located in the upper portions of the vineyard and this is where Giacomo Fenocchio’s holdings reside.

Opened and simply allowed to breathe for about an hour before dinner. In the glass, the wine pours a luminous ruby color with a transparent core. No staining of the tears. Medium+ viscosity. On the nose, the wine is expressive with notes of dark cherries, sandalwood, anise, fresh red roses and tar. On the palate, the wine is bone dry and the structure, in typical 2010 fashion, remains monumental…even at 12 years of age. In fact, the tannin seemed to build as the hours went by. That being said, the fruit was still abundant and full of class: cherries, forest strawberries, dry earth, spiced meat and minerals. Juicy and textured at the same time and the finish was hedonistic. While this is already drinking so well, this will have a long life. Drink now with patience and through 2040. — 3 years ago

Carlee Potter

9.5

Tried the 2014 vintage. Deep, rich plum and earthy flavors. Excellent example of a great Barossan Shiraz. Tastes more like a $40 bottle than $18 — 7 years ago

Manuel Buergi

9.1

(Tasted at "Del Posto", La Festa del Barolo Masterclass Tasting)
One of my personal Top5 WOTD was Chiara Boschis' 2013 Barolo. Blended with fruit from Barolo (Terlo & Liste), Monforte d'Alba (Mosconi & Ravera) and Serralunga d'Alba (Gabutti & Baudana). I find this Barolo amazing since 2010, when it was first blended, but carried on the name "Via Nuova" (which was earlier a synonym for the "Terlo" MGA, from which the Barolo was made before). In every of these vintage Chiara imho managed to made an ultra high quality wine with the nuances of the vintage and a use of barrique how I love it. So the 2013 comes across very beguiling with tons of dark red fruit, red flowers and plenty of tannins. Sexy & elegant (less than the "Cannubi" though) but still a brawny powerful with a wine with muscles. — 7 years ago

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Tamer Dabsna

9.2

A good wine , I served it usually to people that don't like wine and they love it , A little bit sweetness and have a cherry aftertaste.
Simple and slick .a Taste that remember me a dark chocolate bar.
The price is so cheap but don't be fooled.... it's a good wine — 8 years ago

Christy Canterbury MW

Master of Wine

8.9

A basket of dark cherries wrapped in leathery savoriness. — 9 years ago

Brad Donaldson

9.0

Blueberries, blackberries and pepper on the nose beautifully smooth palate with amazing flavours of French oak coming through. — 10 years ago

Chris Shott

9.1

Acid-tongued cherry bomb — 10 years ago

Steve Lindner

9.4

Really smart wine from @tscharkewines get amongst it! — 10 years ago

Benjamin Hickey

8.9

Dry and earthy. Long slightly bitter finish. Noticeable alcohol — 11 years ago

Dirk Pettigrew (Pirate)

Sales Pirate Cru Wines

9.6

Barossa Mataro, say no more! — 12 years ago

Manuel Buergi

9.1

#drinksatantonios
oddero's 1996 "rocche dei rivera di castiglione" falletto (today: mga "scarrone") did a fantastic job. an ultra classic and perfectly mature barolo. it does not reach the same heights as the 1996 "vigna rionda", "bussia-mondoca" or "rocche di castiglione" and it needed some time in decanter to open up. lots of dried flowers and berries, cedar, tobacco leaf, graphite and road tar. the tannic backbone is very good and brings structure. the saturating minerals and acdity keep the wine very alive in the palate and in a nice finish. — 5 years ago

Benno

8.9

This has a beautiful deep ruby colour, is well integrated, but maybe lacks a defining characteristic of a single MGA Barolo. Texture is good, tannins a touch dry, but otherwise good and would like to try again in a few years. — 5 years ago

Randmaster Flash

8.9

Very delightful — 7 years ago

Manuel Buergi

9.4

Pnp, respectively Coravin & pour. 1 large glass filled well ("Zalto Burgundy") and I left it breathe for about 1-2 hours.

I am reminded with every sip, why i love this MGA so much. The 1998 "Vigna Rionda" doesn't show a single sign of being almost 20 years old, instead I find in it a beguiling freshness, a pure & pretty ruby red color (maybe with very slight brick red signs) and a load of silky noble tannins. The nose is very terroir-typical and after drinking many many La Morra Baroli lately, it feels like an explosion of its own kind - in the nose and palate. Serralunga!

This - to me - is "Vigna Rionda" of Serralunga d'Alba in a very pretty expression: fine licorice with hints of cola, graphite, fruitcake, sweet exotic spices, cuban tobacco, fig jam. The more air it gets in the big "Zalto Burgundy" glass, the more flavors unfold. The tannins are well integrated, they feel warm and kinda "linger" in the back. I am really impressed, especially as 1998 is not the greatest vintage of the 90s.

Compared with a 2000 mag last year, this 1998 showed much fresher and felt younger. Blind, I would have said it's a 2001 perhaps — 8 years ago

NM Wilson

9.4

Love it $15- — 9 years ago

Amélie Boucherit

9.6

Spicy, chocolate notes and nice finish — 10 years ago

Kenneth Lintrup

9.0

A lovely Shiraz from Barossa Ground. Licorice and a hint of tar in the nose. Lots of fruit, slightly acid and sweet tannins that holds the wine together. A good balanced Shiraz .. — 10 years ago

Jimmy Randall

9.0

Bold dark colours with fresh blackcurrent sweetness on the pallet. Enjoyable — 10 years ago

Geoff Quattromani

9.5

A beautiful fruity wine, perfect on a warm day. The easiest wine to drink, apparently alcoholic! — 11 years ago

Emma Thompson

9.8

It's a Barossa sponsored birthday celebration. Pity the 1 y/o birthday boy has no idea... — 12 years ago