Clay Bullwinkel

9.4

Richly textured, full bodied, earthy forest floor Oltrepo Pavese croatina blend. Hazelnuts, fava, sour cherries. — 3 years ago

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9.3

The 2019 Sperino Rosa del Rosa is stunning, opening to reveal depths of ripe peach and strawberry, with hints of cumin, ginger, dried orange, and roses. It floods the palate with silky textures, tugging at the cheeks as zesty acids settle in, then soothing through sweet liquid florals and ripe fruit. The finish is long, showing a hint of fine tannins, yet not austere; instead tactile, perfectly balanced with a hint of savory spice and just begging me to take another sip. This is a blend of Nebbiolo and Vespolina, which is gorgeous right now, but it may even get better with a little time in the cellar. Frankly, it was hard to put the glass down. (Eric Guido, Vinous, May 2020) — 4 years ago

Jeremy Noye

CEO Morrell & Company

9.0

Savory and silty. I’d be curious to taste in a few years. Great with the pastas — 6 years ago

Gene Buonviri

9.0

Crispy, tart, mineral. Another great traditional Italian Rose value. — 7 years ago

Tanya Fowler

10

Sweet sparking red. Fruity bold flavor. Great dessert wine. — 7 years ago

Mariano Chiaramonte

9.0

Still young but very enjoyable. Raspberries, minerals and grip tannins. — 8 years ago

Tannin Wine Bar & Kitchen KC

9.0

Riper, but really elegant wine. — 8 years ago

Max Kogod

Owner Kogod Wine Merchant

9.2

Really lovely. More lifted, delicate, and lacy than the 2010. Terrific energy. 90% Nebbiolo, 10% Vespolina — 8 years ago

Joy Lindholm

Sales Synergy Fine Wines

9.4

Sooooooo good! This wine should be way more expensive to be this tasty. — 9 years ago

Richard Lewis

9.4

Red currants, big tannins - surprisingly young fruit despite the age — 10 years ago

Jen MacVittie

9.8

At Osteria Mozza. Perfect rec with the food we had. — 11 years ago

Wendy Williams

9.0

Purchased at South Lyndale — 3 years ago

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J. Kim

8.9

Less aroma than Nebbiolo but surprisingly high tannins and very healthy dense color. — 5 years ago

Herb Jellinek

9.5

Really good — 5 years ago

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Kari Bentley-Quinn

9.2

No reaction — 6 years ago

Nelson Fitch

9.1

Alto Piemonte meets Loire. Crispy and herby and fruity. — 7 years ago

Mark Seeber

9.0

Not a bad wine for an Italian. Leads with herbal notes, black tea, sour cherry. Very soft and long finish. Medium body. — 7 years ago

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Bambi Ray

9.0

Drinking quite well. A great blend of Nebbiolo, Croatina, & Vespolina. #astorwinesnyc — 8 years ago

Riddley Walker

9.0

2007 vintage
Блестящий, прозрачный цвет с медным краем. В носе немного грязная бреттовая, но не неприятная нота прошутто крудо и глины, к которым добавляются тона тюльпанов и красной смородины. Во вкусе пьяная вишня, калина, чуть-чуть лавра и молотого перца, выраженная минеральность. Приятная тонизирующая кислотность и тонкие, графичные танины. Легко и свежо, но с хорошей структурой и глубиной. — 8 years ago

Tom Kobylarz

9.0

70% Nebbiolo, 20% Vespolina, 10% Uva Rara; 100% delicious; fantastic Nebbiolo value about $20-25. — 10 years ago

with Daniel

Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.2

Another indigenous grape in the piedmont — 10 years ago

Rashed Chowdhury

9.0

Pleasantly surprised with this wine... first time having a Vespolina wine. This grape is native to Piedmont and has Nebbiolo grape in its ancestry. Only 12.5% alcohol, classically-made acid-driven red with soft tannins. The tannins grew stronger in the glass I was having 24 hours later. For $24, this is a super value wine I have had in a long time. — 3 years ago

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9.1

Vivid pink. Aromas of red fruits, licorice and white flowers. Then big, rich, dense and spicy with slightly sweet flavors of pomegranate and watermelon. Finishes very juicy and long; this is still young and will age well. A blend of Nebbiolo, Vespolina and Croatina. (Ian D'Agata, Vinous, May 2019) — 5 years ago

Severn Goodwin

9.0

Nose was very expressive going into the decanter, under-ripe tart cherry, raspberry juice, rose.

Palate has Bing cherry, plum, flowers and a nice bite of acidity.

The bottle is generally a little tight, likely we'll do single glasses tonight and revisit tomorrow.

100% Vespolina aged in concrete, no wood influence.

24hr Update: Palate is just slammin bright cherry, like this is a totally different wine. — 6 years ago

Brian Grech

9.0

Untamed and feral — 7 years ago

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Joanne Franzel

9.2

Really interesting. Enough heft. A little chewy-ness and acidity. Good with duck and sweetbreads. — 7 years ago

Dario Tolone

9.2

special piemonte wine. — 8 years ago

Philip Stumbo

9.2

Whoa now, '86 Nebbiolo drinking better than most Barolo of this age! — 8 years ago

Gerald Montoya

9.2

Focuses nose of sweet strawberry, cinamon, cocoa, spice, cherry and spearmint. Beautifully delicate and nuanced with less fruit and more savory notes of spice, decaying leaf, and big spearmint notes. Awesome with lamb! — 9 years ago

Garrett Pierce

Sales Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant

9.4

I wish I had a bigger glass of this one. The heights of Nebbiolo! (and Vespolina, of course). — 10 years ago