The 2012 Nerello Cappuccio Laeneo jumps from the glass with sweet red cherries, rose petals and mint. Drink this utterly striking, perfumed Etna red over the next few years. (AG) — 9 years ago
Raspberry, strawberry, flowers, white pepper and mint emerge from the 2012 Langhe Nebbiolo. The 2012 is high-toned, intensely aromatic and energetic, with lovely underlying minerality and drive. (AG) — 9 years ago
Perfumed nose of raspberries, candied fruit, bitter almonds and oak. Medium bodied and quite well balanced in the mouth with more primary fruits than the nose suggests. Would have been more interesting with less new oak. — 10 years ago
Still surprisingly tannic. Could AG a few more years. Even after opening for a few hours. Lovely earthy nose. Spicy even. Needed a bit more balance which will come when the tannins integrate more. — 11 years ago
Sottimano's 2012 Langhe Nebbiolo is a beauty. Freshly cut flowers, sweet red berries, cinnamon and mint are woven together in this refined, textured Nebbiolo bursting with pure class. Cherries, raspberries and rose petals linger on the expressive finish. (AG)
— 9 years ago
Altare’s 2012 Dolcetto d'Alba is intense, layered and beautiful, with layers of dark blue/purplish fruit and expressive aromatics. This is a delicious, entry-level wine from one of Barolo’s top artisan producers. (AG) — 9 years ago
Pine, menthol, high-toned floral notes and dark red berries are some of many notes that emerge from Graci’s 2011 Etna Rosso. This mid-weight Sicilian red captures the essence of the Etna’s volcanic soils. (AG) — 9 years ago
Maybe my favorite white wine lately.... — 10 years ago
2010 vintage. A golden colour with a wonderfully rich nose of honey, pear, almond and lemon. The palate has lovely minerality and the acidity really keeps this wine fresh. A lovely long finish that leaves you wanting more. AG — 11 years ago
Super tannic ag/cab blend with delicious dark fruits. — 11 years ago
Very good. At AG Fararri — 13 years ago
A totally striking wine, Calera’s 2013 Vin Gris of Pinot Noir impresses for its total sense of class and elegance. Cranberry, mint, blood orange and sweet spices lift from the glass in a striking Rosé bursting at the seams with nuance and complexity. (AG)
— 9 years ago
The 2012 Rosso di Montalcino is a beautiful, mid-weight wine to drink now and over the next handful of years. Rose petals, sweet red berries, mint and cinnamon come together in a soft, silky wine endowed with terrific balance and tons of appeal. (AG) — 9 years ago
A clean malty flavour with almost a "buttery" hint. Long pleasant aftertaste. 5.1%. USD $2.80 for 500 ml in Chicago — 9 years ago
Dark fruits and an excellent texture! Really good wine for an excellent price. — 11 years ago
We had it with some pork in the oven. The dish had prunes, cheese and some apple. It worked wonderfully together. The wine had the time to breathe for +2hours in a decanter. It was so smooth, fruity and round I would not believe it it Feteasca Neagra. Temperature wise we had it ag ~16gc. — 12 years ago
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The 2012 Barbera d'Alba races across the palate with super-expressive red fruit and gorgeous, pulsating energy. Bright, floral and pure, the 2012 impresses for its captivating, sensual personality. (AG) — 9 years ago