Azienda Agricola Cottini Flavio

La Palazzetta (Flavio Fanti)

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2015

With some of the entry-level Brunelli like this one, it’s a tough call when to open them. In my experience many try to play in the big leagues by overextracting. This one’s always been on the tannic, somewhat astringent side, so you want to wait to allow the tannins to drop and for it to settle down, but you don’t want to wait so long that the fruit dries up. I think this is about as good as it’s going to get. The fruit is still there, and the astringency is abating a bit. Still tannic. Good acids. Should go well with a simple pasta with tomato and sausage sauce. — 9 hours ago

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Doug Powers

Doug Powers

@Tom Casagrande , great thoughts about the “when” to open wines from the cellar. See my experience, a “held too long” bottle.

Flavio Roddolo

Dolcetto d'Alba 2016

Minty like the Elio Sandri. Love it. — 15 days ago

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Bouchard Père et Fils

Clos Vougeot Grand Cru Pinot Noir 2010

We had the 2010 Vintage on 11/4-5/23. A real good PN. Tastes of raspberry, strawberry and baking spice. Medium bodied. More fruit forward for a Burgundy. I spoke to Flavio at The Wine Watch. He tells me this wine maker produces wines more fruit forward than most Burgundies. I sensed this wine was more CA than FR. — a year ago

Flavio Roddolo

Nebbiolo d'Alba 2011

Still learning about this varietal.
Medium bodied nice on the pallet well paired with our chicken, corn and salad.
— 3 years ago

Flavio Marchisio

Cascina del Pozzo Caplavur Nebbiolo D'Alba 2020

Pale-medium ruby color.
Aromas of red cherry, rose, tar, earth.
Dry. Flavors of cherry, barn floor, leather, rose. Rich, chewy tannins.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 4/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5
— 10 months ago

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Rotari

Flavio Riserva Chardonnay 2010

Obviously this isn’t merlot, delectable hasn’t given it’s expert review yet lol.. — 2 years ago

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Fontanafredda

Contessa Rosa Pas Dosè Brut Alta Langa Champagne Blend 2018

Exceptional Alta Langa. I had it with Paola and Flavio at 100Vini in Alba. Nice memories. — 2 years ago

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Agricola Cottini

Bardolino DOC Chiaretto Stile Naturale

Perfect and not fruity... — 3 years ago