Chiodi Ascona

Madson

Ascona Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021

My group did not like this wine - 8 tasters. But they are wrong and not used to whole cluster wines. This is very nice especially next day! Complex, touch eucalyptus, orange peel, dark tart cherry, touch cardamom, hint mint, very tannic at the moment. Lacks a little bit of weight. — 12 days ago

Tom, Lyle and 4 others liked this
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Dunno what vintage this is but Cole makes great bleep and has a deft touch with Burgundian varietals. The Syrah regimen is solid but needs some detail. Like this vineyard's spice and depth of place/terroir. A producer to keep an eye on.
Pinotman /// Andreas

Pinotman /// Andreas

Ok sorry will add the vintage when back.

Azienda Agricola Ceralti

Poggio al Grillo Bolgheri Rosso 2021

UWS
9.2

20230630 Hotel Arancio, Ascona
Chateaubriand Dinner with Wakano
1st. day Agility tomorrow in Malvaglia

Wine with deep red color, strong taste with rhubarb herbness and nice finish.
CHF 49.00
— 9 months ago

Madson

Ascona Vineyard Syrah 2021

John Howard
9.2

Another nice and stemmy syrah from these guys. — a year ago

Douglas, Daniel P. and 14 others liked this
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

@John Howard winemaker Cole is killing it with the chards, Syrahs and Pinots. Winery even threw out a Cab/Cab Franc/Nebbiolo blend that was phenomenal for the price two or so vintages past (haven’t seen in in a few years). Love that Ascona Vineyard stuff. Had a “wowzers!” Arey Vineyard chard two years ago that really went places. Fairly under the radar-for now-and still underpriced and that’s fine with me but it’s only a matter of time before the rest of the world catches up.
John Howard

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@vinokeeno totally. We actually live right by Ascona and our friends live there and manage the Vineyard. Beautiful spot.

Cà dei Frati

I Frati Lugana Turbiana 2022

UWS
9.1

20230917 Rest. Al Cabianon, Ascona, 2nd day Agility Lumino

White wine of same producer of our favorite Rose dei Frati from same restaurant.
Recommendation of waiter.
Delicious white wine, very easy to drink, not as heavy as Chablis. Very dry but still fruity taste.
Nice wine!
CHF 47.00
— 6 months ago

Beauregard

Ascona Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc

This light and refreshing SB is slightly sparkling, not so much as a Prosecco but enough to taste the bubbles on the tongue. It has restrained lemon rind flavors and is slightly sweeter than is typical for this varietal. — 7 months ago

La Spinetta

Cà di Pian Barbera d'Asti Superiore 2019

UWS
9.0

20230604 Hotel Arancio, Ascona Dinner with Wakano
Agility in Lumino finished, last night.
Nice full body wine, rasberry, blueberries taste with a bit of wood from barrique
Pleasant to drink.

CHF 57.00
— 10 months ago

Madson

Ascona Vineyard 2021

2021 Ascona Vineyard Pinot Noir: Bright & flavorful, youthful & fresh. Cheers🍷 — a year ago

Trixie liked this

Tenuta di Biserno

Insoglio del Cinghiale Toscana IGT Super Tuscan Blend 2020

UWS
9.1

20230916 Hotel Arancio, Ascona, 1. Agility Day

Nice wine from 2020 with herber Note from start, deep red color, some taste of chocolate and berry.
Sehr dunkles Rubinrot, die Nase noch etwas verhalten, Noten von Pfeffer, Erde, Cassis und Pflaume, am Gaumen wuchtig mit viel Konzentration, deutliche Holznoten, ein kraftvoller Wein.
Invites to drink.
CHF 59.00


https://www.denner.ch/de/shop/wein/insoglio-del-cinghiale-rosso-toscana-igt-75-051554.html
Denner, 2021, CHF 22.95
— 6 months ago

LM liked this

Cà dei Frati

Rosa dei Frati Riviera del Garda Bresciano Rosé Blend 2022

UWS
9.3

20230702 Rest. Al Cabbiano, Ascona with Wakano
After Agility in Malvaglia
Pulpe Salad and Spaghetti Vongele.
Nice Rose, love the fruity, slightly bitter Grapefruit taste.
Excellent for price.
CHF 44.00
— 9 months ago

Ott

By.Ott Côtes de Provence Rosé Blend

UWS
9.1

20230604 Rest. Easy, Ascona Harbor with Wakano after Agility in Lumino
Very nice, fruity smell and taste.
Good Rose, easy to drink.

CHF 62.00
— 10 months ago