Fattoria dei Barbi (Colombini)

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2012

8.9

At Coci Northpark San Diego. The wine. Food excellent. Very very difficult to evaluate. I think they used too much oak on this. Ridiculous big and tannic even after 12 years. And after 90 minutes. I tough it is corked at first and even at 60min. Tobacco, cigar box. Touch cherry hint of prune plum. And better with a t-bone than with the light Italian food.I think they really overdid it to please - May be Robert Parker - at the time? Give it at least 2 hours to breathe before serving!!!! — 13 days ago

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Scarpa (Antica Casa Vinicola Scarpa)

Tettineive Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2022

Aerin Anbinder

9.5

Luscious and dry — 3 months ago

Bodegas Vinicola Real

200 Monges Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2013

Monique Gillioen

9.3

€57 Venta de Posa — a year ago

Azienda Vinicola Poggio

Archetipo Colli Tortonesi Terre di Libarna Timorasso 2015

Vin d’Ottawa

9.3

We tried this in like 2019 and we were blown away! We bought something like 4 more bottles and drank them over the years. Each time, there was more happening. And this time, there’s a whole new depth.

Lots of acid and the early dryness quickly moves into a tangy apricot flavour. There’s some green apple and even hazelnut at the end and a long mouth feel.

Don’t sleep on well made Timorasso. — 14 days ago