Nose is very smoky.
Palate is smoke. So young impossible to rate. Very slight cherry fruit. Could be very elegant and good. Lots of acidity. — a year ago
CASA CATERINA - Cuvée 60 extra brut rosé - 100% Pinot noir — 3 years ago
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. — 4 months ago
Nice nose! Bright ruby color! Big flavor yet balanced! Subtle chocolate in this one. Very good. Tasty tasty. For those about to rock💥 — 9 months ago
Excellent with pasta. I’m not a huge Italian wine person but this was great. — 9 months ago
Bester Orange Wein auf dieser Reise. Leichte unreife Aprikosennote. Geschmack nach jungem Steinobst. — 9 months ago
Crisp, hint of yeasty-ness, high acidity cutting through. Very champagne/franciacorta — 10 months ago
Jenny Gardner
Delightful wine enjoyed with meat and cheese in the early evening. Strong flavor that I love. — 13 days ago