Cala Del Sole

Sasso di Sole

Riserva Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2018

Tim L
8.9

Belatedly and quietly. OK, good, but not quite together or nor aged enough. — 2 months ago

VIK

Milla Cala Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2019

Ming L
9.1

Lovely Cab leading blend with a healthy dose of Carménère. Gentle nose of ripe plum, black currant, dark chocolate, autumn leaves, and touch of green pepper. Eloquent medium body with round acidity and fine grained tannins.
Ready to drink, but should benefit from 5 years or so bottle age.
— 5 months ago

Tom, Bob and 2 others liked this

Jean Baptiste Arena

Grotte di Sole Red Blend

Fruit forward. Bags of cherries and blackberries. Wonderful wine that is easy to drink. Little acidity. This wine knocks it out of the park (as the Americans say). — a year ago

Sella & Mosca

Cala Reale Vermentino di Sardegna 2021

Great local wine in Sardinia. — 2 years ago

Fuso

Cala Terre Siciliane Catarratto 2021

A steal for $15. Gulpable! — 3 months ago

Tom, Bob and 2 others liked this

Sasso di Sole

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2015

Dinner party so no formal notes. Entering its prime drinkability window. Really nice balance and freshness to go along with the ‘15 depth. — 4 months ago

Ming, Dawn and 17 others liked this

Monte Maletto

Carema Sole e Roccia Nebbiolo 2019

Lyle Fass
9.5

Gorgeous nose. Boundless fresh roses and mid season cherry. Lithe, subtle yet vivid and so delicate. Just stunning. Carema is a wonderland. Soft, sweet and elegant with tart cherries and dusty tannins. A bit reserved now but it’s all there. Perfect balance here and astonishing length. So elegant and aristocratic. As it airs palate gets more opulent in the mid and the fruit slowly gains clarity and definition. More to come with air! Nose turns smokey and tarry now with air. Glorious spice. — a year ago

Pooneet, Peter and 9 others liked this

Bricco al Sole

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

Dark ruby core with a garnet rim. The nose is full of aromas of dried cherry, violets, rose petals and leather. Dark cherry, cranberry and raspberry fruit flavors. Hint of black pepper on the short finish. Medium bodied with light tannins and mouth watering acidity. No evidence of oak aging. Basic “pizza wine,” but quite gulpable. Excellent QPR. — 3 months ago

Tom, Paul and 2 others liked this

Sella & Mosca

La Cala Vermentino di Sardegna 2022

Delicious Vermentino. Crisp and fruity and summery and good with seafood. The label claims it benefits from the “maestrale” (mistral winds). Glad someone is enjoying that wind! — 9 months ago

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Cala de' Poeti

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2020

More than just a pretty label. Very good value wine for everyday use. Agree with comment from earlier vintage. Describing day 2 after opening. Starts sweet, then spicy, then finishes with a musky undergrowth. Somewhat dense with subtle tannins. Fruit is a huckleberry/fig melange. Overall unique and interesting. — 2 years ago