De Forville
De Forville
Ca' del Buc Barbera d'Asti 2019
Popped and poured; consumed over two days. Best on day two. The 2019 “Ca’ del Buc” pours a slightly glass staining ruby; medium+ viscosity. On the nose, this is funky tart plums and cherries and something reminiscent of an alleyway on a warm day…but in a good way. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium+ acid. Tart dark and red fruits with minerals. Lip smacking finish. This is a rustic Barbera and a killer value with unmistakable Piedmontese sensibilities. I’m grabbing a case. — 3 years ago
De Forville
Barbera d'Asti 2015
Really enjoyed, had some good barnyard funkiness. — 8 years ago
De Forville
Barbera d'Alba 2022
Full flavor, but not too heavy. Wonderful with pasta. — 6 months ago
De Forville
Ca'del Buc Piemonte Chardonnay 2020
Tasty, eat with fish or charcuterie! — 3 years ago
Produttori del Barbaresco
Riserva Montestefano Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2009
Originally, I only planned to pour the De Forville, the Roccalini and the Paitin but it just didn't seem right to host a Barbaresco class and not have a Produttori in the mix. So, I pulled this from the cellar as a bonus. Boy, am I glad I did. On the pop and pour, this had a striking burnt rubber smell; like from a pencil eraser. This blew off after a few minutes however and became sensational with the most perfect expression of Montmorency cherries, tar, and crushed rock. The 2009 Produttori "Montestefano" is so balanced and yet incredibly powerful. It also remains powerfully tannic. The finish is remarkably long; lasting well over two minutes. This is still very primary and would benefit for continued cellar time. Wow...I love this wine. This will drink well for decades to come. Bottle No. 12202. Bravo! — 6 years ago
De Forville
Langhe Nebbiolo 2023
Surprisingly complete: a deeper, more detailed version of what essentially is a de classified Barbaresco,at least according to the importers rep at a wine tasting. Tangy black fruits, wild raspberries, a deeper note of creosote. Not disjointed or crazy tannic as some notes suggest; imagine its accessibility now suggests it still needs to be drunk young. — 8 months ago
De Forville
Rabajà Barbaresco Nebbiolo 1985
A bit past it’s prime but still very nice. Double decanted. It evolved quite a bit over time. Earth and balsamic at first, then heavy tar, rich dark fruit followed. — 5 years ago
De Forville
Moscato d'Asti 2016
Sweet but not too sweet. Floral smell with stewed peaches, apples and pears. — 7 years ago
De Forville
San Rocco Nebbiolo d'Alba 2013
Milissa had this 10 years ago
Michael Amoruso
Forestry red fruits. Nice acidity. Might’ve been a year or two past its best. — 9 days ago