Ronchi di Cialla

Colli Orientali del Friuli Schioppettino di Cialla 2016

9.4

A new tasting experience on several levels. Had never heard of or tasted this grape varietal, Schioppettino. I was looking for a lighter red off the menu at Settimo, Guy Grossi’s new Brisbane venture. Chosen purely because of its location in Friuli ie. cooler climate. The Somm was in the dark but the wine ended up being a revelation. Red cherry and cranberry - intense white pepper on nose and palate. Dried red florals. Love this style. Will be on the lookout for this Cuvée in the future. — 12 days ago

with Hugh and Georgina

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Jamie Lauder

North east Italy is a hidden gem for wines.
Right up against the Dolmite Mountains, warm days, cool nights.
Friuli-Venezia Giulia and Trentino-Alto Adige really deliver.
Foradori, Franz Haas and Alois Lageder
are producers I look for.

Bob McDonald

Totally agree Jamie. I generally love cooler climate wines. In Italy the Valle d’Aosta is another example next to the Swiss Alps in the north west.

Jamie Lauder

Absolutely.
Pinot Nero…(Pinot Noir) .. from Lombardy will impress you.

Lunae

Colli di Luni Vermentino

Joy Hammons

9.0

I had the 2021 and it was light and fresh for lunch. Lunch was at Matteo’s Ristorante Italiano in Las Vegas. — 2 months ago

Valli Unite

Il Brut and the Beast Colli Tortonesi White Blend

Ginny Lewinski

9.1

Funky, yeasty, fun! — 2 months ago

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Azienda Agricola Montevetrano

Montevetrano di Silvia Imparato 2015

Roberto Carli

9.4

Three glasses that are a humble reminder that the drinker plays a role. Glass 1 is heavily aerated and I had a bite of spinach 2-3 bites ago, shows thin, harsh tannins and is borderline undrinkable. Glass 2 is not aerated, shows toasty wood, dark fruit, cassis, like a modern super-campanian well made but without too much tipicity. Glass 3 finally reveals some Aglianico character: muscular, herbal, earthy with the slightest touch of barnyard brett and a mint-tarragon finish signaling ripe pyrozines. Tannins are slightly more approachable now, best of the three. Short-lived bottle and still not a fan of the cab elements, but undeniably well made — 18 days ago

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Azienda Agricola Fontodi

Flaccianello della Pieve Colli Toscana Centrale Sangiovese 2016

Alberto Cdm

9.4

Molto scuro. Ottimo — 16 days ago

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Podere Pradarolo

Vej Bianco Antico Malvasia di Candia 2021

Kristine Salm

9.1

Crystal clear amber color strong tannins — 2 months ago

Vigneti Massa

Derthona Colli Tortonesi Timorasso 2022

Zeke

9.0

Solid white, not a tad but I’d dryness to it on the finish, but initially very full and fruity. “Orchardy” is how our server described it and for some reason that hit. A touch of sweetness that I enjoyed, but not overly so. — 20 days ago

Villa S. Anna

Chianti Colli Senesi Sangiovese 2019

Kenneth Hargreaves

9.2

Delicious Sangiovese from Montepulciano. Lots of tart cherry and some leather on the pallet. Nice long tannic finish. — 21 days ago

Arnaldo-Caprai

Grecante Colli Martani Grechetto 2021

Gregory Spock

8.9

Fruit forward like eating lemon soufflé, but then tart finish. Easy drinking. — a month ago

Edi Keber

Collio Friulano Blend 2020

B A

9.1

Had it after it was open for 24hrs. Malvasia comes through on the nose. Lots of brûlée, not so much acid. A bit viscous. Something marshmallow-y about the airy sweetness. Very nice — 2 months ago

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