Cantina Ar.Pe.Pe.
Stella Retica Sassella Valtellina Superiore Nebbiolo 2017
In general when, this is the case with AR.PE.PE.
Just posted in this. Agree. Terrific wine.
I find myself gravitating more to valtellina these days than piedmont; less alcohol, a bit more perfume it seems.
Ratti
Marcenasco Barolo Nebbiolo 2021
For me, the Ratti wines, especially Marcenasco, have become a lot more interesting as they have swung back towards a more traditional approach.
@Jay Kline totally true; I have an aversion to a lot of oak influence and high alcohol on Nebbiolo. Its all about the elegance and aromatics for me
Palladino
Bricco delle Olive Barbera d'Alba Superiore 2021
Pours a deep purple with ruby rim. Aromas of dark fruit (blackberry, blueberry), brambles, hint of vanilla as well as cola, Italian herbs as well. On the palate black fruit, chocolate, good acidity, supple tannins; good intensity, long finish; alcohol is definitely on the high end. It’s a big wine for what I usually drink. I think it’s a very good example of barbera. A gift from a friend. — 6 days ago
Dr. Loosen
Graacher Domprobst Großes Gewächs Riesling 2020
Youthful lemon yellow color. Nose of just ripe apricot, peach, faint pineapple, yellow flowers, slight hint of cheese rind. Palate confirms stone fruit, slate minerality, high acid, decent length. Does finish with a bit too much phenolic bitterness which keeps the score lower. Still, a nice wine — 7 days ago
Zach D
Last drank around 4 months ago; current bottle congruent with those notes. This is just such a pure expression of Nebbiolo. Love this wine. — 4 days ago