Jay Kline

9.3

The “V.S. Caterina” is a single vineyard located in the southern most portion of the Lazzarito MGA, in Serralunga d’Alba. This is considered a monopole of sorts since Guido Porro is the sole producer from this vineyard. Geographically speaking, the holdings are ideal with great southwestern exposure, located close to the village of Lazzarito and right next to Vietti’s holdings.

Popped and poured; enjoyed over a period that lasted a couple of hours. The 2015 pours a bright, reflective ruby color with some hits of garnet towards the rim and a transparent core. Medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears and no signs of sediment. On the nose, ripe cherries, strawberries, loads of roses, dried green herbs, and gravely earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and savory. Superb balance. I didn’t buy many 2015’s from Barolo or Barbaresco because I didn’t really like them on release and they didn’t seem to have structure to carry the day. And while the latter may yet be true for extended aging, the 2015’s have been strutting their stuff over the last year, showing off all their solar glory. Drink now and over the next 7 years with ease. — 6 months ago

Ira Schwartz

9.2

Had very tough competition on the table but I knew many of my guests had never tried. A powerful wine balanced by its acidity. A great floral nose that becomes stone and orchard fruits in the mouth .
A baby and like many other bottles on the table , super balanced. Served it blind and all participants enjoyed but laughed at the current market price — 10 months ago

Olga P.

9.4

Smooth and gentle wine, awesome — 5 years ago

Nurse Mike

9.0

Never had rosso de montepulciano, I never knew this was a different region then montepulciano. Wife picked this up and it is very good. I got an education from a Tuscan friend about the region I will keep an eye out for rosso de montepulciano wines. — 5 years ago

Mike Mayer

9.1

Another wonderful Merlot. Mountain wines are known for beautiful dark color, intense aromatics and full bodied flavors. This Howell Mountain wine does not disappoint. Beautiful ruby red color and great aromas of blue fruit, cedar and a little earthiness. The tannins on this young wine are very apparent but seem to integrate nicely with the intense flavors of blueberries and baking spices while in your mouth. I am sure this wine will improve with age but it drinks very well today. — 6 years ago

with Lisa

Lukasz Niedzielski

9.5

A bit reddish golden color; peach and apple on the move with hint red gooseberry; some tannins. Great surprise for Italian sparkling. — 7 years ago

Sinan Kelenchy

9.1

another gorgeous wine from arndorfer, very fruity and lightly spiced, a pleasure to drink — 6 months ago

Tia Subramanian

9.0

2019 is still full of soft, beautiful fruit, alongside gentle smokiness and dust. — 7 months ago

Aris ford

10

Got from Maison for $40 - soooo good — 4 years ago

Ellen Clifford

9.1

Luxardo cherry fun that tilts at sweet but...it isn’t actually. I also get limoncellos. It’s a cocktail of fun this is. — 4 years ago

Kai Wright

9.0

14% booze, but drinks light and fresh. Near trick. — 5 years ago

Justin

9.6

Peppery funk. Delicious. — 7 years ago

with Erin

Peter Sultan

9.1

Nose: fresh fresh flowers, with cherries,; almost rose in color; light medium weight, strong strong minerality, slight effervescence really pops in mouth. Cut through yummy salmon, pork loin, & various vegetables. Downed at Rouge Tomate on 15% off bottle Thursday-score! — 7 years ago

Kaggi Loko

9.0

With cheese and DD, pretty yummy — 6 months ago

Kenneth Hargreaves

9.2

Delicious Sangiovese from Montepulciano. Lots of tart cherry and some leather on the pallet. Nice long tannic finish. — 7 months ago

Ceccherini Cristiano

9.1

Terrific pleasure drinking this
Definitely not a cerebral wine, but one that wants you to grab a second bottle — a year ago

John Davidson

9.1

Took a long time to open up. Big tannins but overall a superb bottle — 4 years ago

Nicole Dias

9.0

Delicious, almost a bit fizzy. Purchased at Bar & Garden in Culver City, drank at home with a caprese and steak with herb salsa. — 5 years ago

Linda smith

8.9

Nice smooth dry reserva wine. Slight Smokey finish Italy. Pignettis. Paired with cheese bacon tray enjoyed it better after it was able to breathe Zacch ordered a case Retail $29.99 — 5 years ago

with Elizabeth and Zacch

Philip Ginsberg

9.5

Some mineral but light. Super awesome. — 7 years ago