Antonio Lopez

Cantine Antonio Caggiano

Macchia dei Goti Taurasi Aglianico 2020

New-mown hay, blackberry brambles on the nose. Intensely fruit forward, but not sweet or cloying. Raspberries and blackberries. Light tannic structure, with mint and back pepper low notes, but it develops a pleasing minerality on its surprisingly long finish. I don’t know anything about this vintage, but it seems like it was grown on volcanic soils. The front reminds me of a Beaujolais Nouveau, but the finish is much more complex. A unique profile combination that I’ve never tasted before. Lovely. — 24 days ago

Antonio Vallana e Figlio

Colline Novaresi Nebbiolo 2000

Floral, tarry, delicate candied red fruits as well, great acidity and balance, likely very close to fully mature, but the combination of delicacy and depth is intoxication, great old Spanna!! — 3 months ago

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Tom Casagrande

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Vallana is always solid.
Doug Powers

Doug Powers

@Tom Casagrande, I agree, I haven’t seen these in the marketplace much, I just posted on a 2003, and also have a few bottles of 1996 Boca left. But, your quality assessment is spot on!!
jason carey DipWSET

jason carey DipWSET

I love Vallana

Cantina Ar.Pe.Pe.

Riserva Sant' Antonio Grumello Valtellina Superiore Nebbiolo 2009

These are some of my favorite Mountain Nebbiolo. ArPePe actually ages the Riserva before releasing. — 5 months ago

Bodegas Antonio Candela Winery

Parcelica Chica Yecla Monastrell Syrah 2021

2021. This inexpensive (~$10 on discount) Monastrell/Syrah paired great with some locally made Merguez sausages. — 22 days ago

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Doug Powers

Doug Powers

Great find!!

R. López de Heredia

Viña Bosconia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2011

2011. Haven’t had the Bosconia before and liked it very much. Barrel aromas and flavors seem more forward here than in other Lopez de Heredia wines I’ve had. — 3 months ago

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R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2012

I love R Lopez de Heredia wines. Still made the way they were made hundred years ago. Wines for old souls who really appreciate timeless art and low intervention. — 4 months ago

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Antonio Madeira

Vinhas Velhas Dão Red Blend 2021

Mary H
9.0

Very fresh nose - green vines and fresh air, a bit of acetone. Red fruit, nice but not terribly complex. — 5 months ago

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Hacienda Lopez de Haro (Bodega Classica)

Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2012

Blend of Tempranillo and Graciano. Medium ruby color with a dark core and orange rim. Aromas of coffee, leather, ripe red fruit, wet stones and forest floor. Flavors of black berry/currant/plum fruit, black licorice, balsamic vinegar and roasted meat and nuts. Long earthy and slightly spicy finish. Pleasant acidity and silky (but slightly chalky) tannins. Full bodied, round and elegant. Beautifully aged. Thanks for sharing, Keith S! Happy 60th Birthday, Karyn! — a month ago

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Antonio Vallana e Figlio

Spanna Colline Novaresi Nebbiolo 2003

Spicy dried red fruits with a touch of tar underneath, I detect that this 2003 is a touch more structured and tannic than the great 2000 I had a few days ago, long finish, great acid, still quite fresh (plus 12.5% ABV), excellent!! — 3 months ago

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