De Forville
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! — 5 years ago
De Forville
Barbera d'Alba
Recommended by Bottles. A favorite! — 8 years 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. — 4 years ago
De Forville
Barbera d'Asti 2015
Really enjoyed, had some good barnyard funkiness. — 6 years ago
De Forville
Ca'del Buc Piemonte Chardonnay 2020
Tasty, eat with fish or charcuterie! — a year ago
De Forville
Langhe Nebbiolo
Baby barbaresco. Very elegant and soft tannins for a wine this young. Mostly sour cherry with just a touch of tar and spice. Solid value. — 3 years ago
De Forville
Moscato d'Asti 2016
Sweet but not too sweet. Floral smell with stewed peaches, apples and pears. — 6 years ago
De Forville
Dolcetto d'Alba 2012
Tart cherries, intense dry woodiness, a bit of a gamey olive-like flavor. Not bad! — 8 years ago
DCH
May or may not have cost $78. (Joke won’t age well). Quite a bit detectable brett funk here, but still tasty. — 5 days ago