Terzavia (De Bartoli)

Brut Nature Metodo Classico White Blend 2021

9.2

Unique sparkler from Sicily! Really like this. Crisp citrus and yellow apple with volcanic minerals. Strong bubbles, with a dry sherry finish. Zero dosage, but still some sweetness and tang from the fruit. One of the most interesting and tasty Champagne alts I’ve had recently. Happy Mother’s Day! — 12 hours ago

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Adriano Marco e Vittorio

Basarin Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2014

Jay Kline

9.0

Multiple bottles opened from the same source; all stored in ideal cellar conditions. The 2014 “Basarin” pours an almost turbid garnet color with an orange rim; medium viscosity with no staining of the tears. Some light signs of sediment. On the nose, the wine is vinous with notes of bruised strawberries, a combination of dead and dried flowers, leather, mint and earth. Some VA. Showing some oxidation. On that palate, the wine is bone dry with medium+ tannin and high acid. Confirming the notes from the nose though I might add a slight Balsamic note. Medium finish. Despite presenting more advanced than I would expect, it came across fairly polished. This is my first experience with this producer so I’m curious if this is characteristic? This could also just be the 2014 vintage doing 2014 vintage things. If I had any of these, I would consider drinking them before 2029. — 6 months ago

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