Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.7

Magnificent, deeply traditional Barolo. The nose opens with burning embers, campfire, road tar, dried roses and a huge range of savory exotic spice, then grows more loamy with air, bringing in wood shavings, old library books and classic Nebbiolo earthiness. The palate is dazzlingly concentrated but beautifully controlled, with exquisite red fruit, layers of cherry, superb linearity and wonderfully articulated tannins. Dense without heaviness, elegant despite the power, and architecturally complete. The finish is extraordinarily long and saturated with fruit, tannin and mineral detail. Already a superb Barolo, with obvious 9.7 upside as it continues to open.

After an hour and a half, this has gone to another level. The nose is now wildly floral and almost four-dimensional, with extraordinary depth and perfume, easily 9.7 to 9.8 aromatically. The palate has become even more beautiful, juicy and seamless, with velvety, sweet tannins and incredible tiny-berry fruit intensity. The structure is still serious, but everything is now more integrated and complete. 9.6 to 9.7. — 13 days ago

Dominique Elena

10

Aromatic, fresh vibrant — 6 months ago

Victor Charcan

9.4

Under the radar to many, yet supreme winemaking here. Mostly dark fruit, picota cherries, plums, blackberries, ample bodied and length in a difficult year. Ageing gracefully. A star — 9 months ago

Olaf Smit

9.0

Altijd kopen als het kan. Prachtig robijn rood, zwaar maar trekt je mond niet scheef door de tannines. — 5 years ago

David D

9.0

Schioppettino. Rustic, earthy funkiness. Blackberries, citrus pith, white pepper, brambles. Apparently rare in the US, from Fermented Grapes. — 7 years ago

Ken Z

8.9

Drank 2/7/19. Tasting event. Tasting pour.

Nose of golden apple, peach, and flowers. Light, and smooth, with apple and candied hazelnuts. Medium body and finish.

3/22/7/4/3+ 50 =89 pts — 7 years ago

John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

10

OMG. Perfection. All the notes. Gotta give it to these guys. Best Chianti we have had. Had with the new Kirkland pepperoni pizza with the best ingredients possible. Must buy more now. Absolutely amazing! — 3 months ago

Leslie Gilmore

9.1

Robust, warm, spiced, and a little gamey. — 3 months ago

Bonnie Chu

9.2

Slow wine tasting 🇮🇹 wow, light but full — 7 months ago

Todd Scurci

9.2

#leons #minutolo — 9 months ago

John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.0

Funky and delicious with pork pasta. — 4 years ago

Samuli Jokipaltio

9.0

Explosion of flavor, dark, spicy - get balanced. — 6 years ago

Lauren M

9.2

Fruity and delicious — 7 years ago

Martin Bergo

9.4

Silky smooth, ruby red, clear see-through; tar, violets, white flowers, and dried cherries on the nose; polished tannins, elegant rather than powerful, beautiful balance, with subtle red fruit and spice; refined, lingering finish wothout anything ”sticking out”. Classic 2013?! — 3 months ago

Joe Christenson

9.1

Tropical and savory. Honeysuckle, tangerine, white peach, salinity, and savory herbs. Beautiful with coconut Thai salmon. — 5 months ago

Albert Phelps

9.0

Beautiful Cabernet. Very smooth fruit flavors. — 8 months ago

Elizabeth Powers

10

The amazingly smooth red at Capofaro with lunch — a year ago

Luis Arguero (@winefromAtoZ)

9.0

Ezio Poggio ‘Archetipo’ Colli Tortonesi “Terre di Libarna” Timorasso 2018: Medium body. Fragrant floral nose. Racy acidity. Lemon. Green apple. Slate. Dry crisp finish. This was my first experience with the almost extinct Piemontese Timorasso grape but definitely not my last! Such a delicious, refreshing and beautiful wine! Please give it a try if you are unfamiliar. Cheers🍷 — 5 years ago

Adriana Fabbro

9.0

A bright, fun + festive wine from one of Piemonte’s unicorn varieties, made in an unexpectedly elegant style. Smells like cinnamon + berries. Tastes like Nebbiolo on spring break. Drinks like silk. — 7 years ago

Sara Thomas

8.9

Dry Brachetto. Bright, easy drinking, very versatile. Pretty nose - strawberry, red cherry, roses . Reminded me of frappato — 7 years ago