Cala Emma

La Grazia Viticoltura Eroica

Riserva Emma Valtellina Superiore Nebbiolo 2016

Day 3 notes this time (after closure under a vacuum seal). This is arguably better than it was on night 1. Made from a certain percentage of partially dried grapes, as I understand it. The dried cherry notes sing through. Also Alpine dried twigs and flowers. Elegant and persistent in the mouth. Excellent acids. Since the Patriots aren’t doing well, I’ve turned off the Super Bowl and have put on what I think may be my favorite piece of music: Shostakovich’s Preludes & Fugues, Op. 87, for piano. Listening to Sofia Sacco’s 2025 recording. Wonderful, but I’m not sure it hits me quite like Keith Jarrett’s 1992 rendition, which transports me somewhere else. — 3 months ago

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Pier Paolo Grasso

Riserva Piccola Emma Barbaresco Nebbiolo 1998

Nose: so elegantly floral. So nebbiolo. Deep.

Palate: so silky. Elegant. Supple early season cherry. Still fresh but has integrates perfectly.

Fass selections
— 2 years ago

Severn, Andrew and 1 other liked this

Frescobaldi

Cala Forte Toscana Vermentino 2022

Super pleasant and easy to drink, subtle strawberry flavor. — 3 years ago

VIK

Milla Cala Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2021

Pre-vacation dinner — 4 months ago

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Casa Emma

Gran Selezione Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend

Opened for an hour before drinking. Really bright red fruit. Loved it. — 2 years ago

Cala del Sole

Beneventano Aglianico 2021

UWS
9.0

20230509 See below, Dinner at Fellini, Roquebrune — 3 years ago

Fuso

Cala Terre Siciliane Nero d’Avola 2022

Ted
8.9

Black licorice with fresh herbs. Above average acidity. — 5 months ago

Jeni
with Jeni
"Odedi", Anthony and 6 others liked this

Emma Reichart

Rheinhessen Pinot Noir Rosé 2024

This is an under $10 bottle at Trader Joe’s. And it shows up like it should be $40. Next time I’m at Trader Joe’s and they have this. I’m buying a case. It is way too good. (2024) — 9 months ago

Vignaioli del Morellino di Scansano

Cala Civetta Toscana IGT Ciliegiolo

Delicious, delightful and vibrant. 2021 — 2 years ago