Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.7

Magnificent, deeply traditional Barolo. The nose opens with burning embers, campfire, road tar, dried roses and a huge range of savory exotic spice, then grows more loamy with air, bringing in wood shavings, old library books and classic Nebbiolo earthiness. The palate is dazzlingly concentrated but beautifully controlled, with exquisite red fruit, layers of cherry, superb linearity and wonderfully articulated tannins. Dense without heaviness, elegant despite the power, and architecturally complete. The finish is extraordinarily long and saturated with fruit, tannin and mineral detail. Already a superb Barolo, with obvious 9.7 upside as it continues to open.

After an hour and a half, this has gone to another level. The nose is now wildly floral and almost four-dimensional, with extraordinary depth and perfume, easily 9.7 to 9.8 aromatically. The palate has become even more beautiful, juicy and seamless, with velvety, sweet tannins and incredible tiny-berry fruit intensity. The structure is still serious, but everything is now more integrated and complete. 9.6 to 9.7. — 2 days ago

Albert Phelps

9.0

Beautiful Cabernet. Very smooth fruit flavors. — 8 months ago

R. HARRIS III

9.1

Enjoyed the fruity characteristics. Also, the finish was unique. Will repurchase. — 4 years ago

Adriana Fabbro

9.0

A bright, fun + festive wine from one of Piemonte’s unicorn varieties, made in an unexpectedly elegant style. Smells like cinnamon + berries. Tastes like Nebbiolo on spring break. Drinks like silk. — 7 years ago

Avi Das

9.5

Wow, still could age more but spectacular — 7 years ago

Frank

9.0

Not too dry. Good with food. Tomato basil salad or maybe dry aged cheese — 8 years ago

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Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.3

Very traditional nose at first, with wet earth, dirt, mint, spice and wildflowers, with very little obvious fruit. The palate is much richer, with deep dark ripe fruit, excellent freshness and energy, and a beautifully full mid-palate. The tannins build with air but stay ripe, chewy and velvety. Very complete, beautifully balanced and long. Fantastic Barbera, with room to move higher. Also the acidity is just incredible. — 8 days ago

Jose Lorenzo

8.9

At Lucia. — 6 months ago

Victor Charcan

9.4

Under the radar to many, yet supreme winemaking here. Mostly dark fruit, picota cherries, plums, blackberries, ample bodied and length in a difficult year. Ageing gracefully. A star — 8 months ago

Luis Arguero (@winefromAtoZ)

9.0

Ezio Poggio ‘Archetipo’ Colli Tortonesi “Terre di Libarna” Timorasso 2018: Medium body. Fragrant floral nose. Racy acidity. Lemon. Green apple. Slate. Dry crisp finish. This was my first experience with the almost extinct Piemontese Timorasso grape but definitely not my last! Such a delicious, refreshing and beautiful wine! Please give it a try if you are unfamiliar. Cheers🍷 — 5 years ago

Lauren M

9.2

Fruity and delicious — 7 years ago

Sara Thomas

8.9

Dry Brachetto. Bright, easy drinking, very versatile. Pretty nose - strawberry, red cherry, roses . Reminded me of frappato — 7 years ago

Justin S.

9.8

Excellent tobacco forward nose. — 9 years ago

Joe Christenson

9.1

Tropical and savory. Honeysuckle, tangerine, white peach, salinity, and savory herbs. Beautiful with coconut Thai salmon. — 4 months ago

David Dorn

9.1

Crazy qpr for this wine. Excellent with food or without. — 6 months ago

Bonnie Chu

9.2

Slow wine tasting 🇮🇹 wow, light but full — 7 months ago

Todd Scurci

9.2

#leons #minutolo — 8 months ago

Michael reilly

9.1

Very much enjoyed but something held it back from loving. I think it lacked a little richness to be really a top notch wine. That being said had a mild sweetness and bite and will definitely get again. — 6 years ago

Ken Z

8.9

Drank 2/7/19. Tasting event. Tasting pour.

Nose of golden apple, peach, and flowers. Light, and smooth, with apple and candied hazelnuts. Medium body and finish.

3/22/7/4/3+ 50 =89 pts — 7 years ago

Claire Mauksch

10

Drank at home with roast chicken. Such a good bottle. Sweeter than I normally like but didn’t mind — 8 years ago