Fondatore Domizio

Cantina Miglianico

Il Fondatore Riserva Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2019

Big big bouquet! Soft and delicate upfront. Dried dark fruit -mild- that ends with a long lasting but mild earthiness. — 2 months ago

Cabutto

Riserva del Fondatore Tenuta La Volta Barolo Nebbiolo 2011

Kalamata olives, dried black cherries, baker’s chocolate, rusted jalopy, black pretzel, tar, and dried violets. Energetic aromatically; evocative of a rustic stone house with a variegated garden of herbs, and perhaps straw roofing. Plum moves forward in a good way rounding out the basket. Powdered cherry and blood orange with the finest tannins seem to liquify into a delicious balancing act between fruit and earth and herbs. Ripe plum, dried red cherries, black cherry juice, black olives, blood orange over grilled meat, sassafras, sage, tarragon, black truffle, chicory and walnut. Not a traditional pairing with Californian lamb from sustainable vineyards in Lake County, but revalatory. #Barolo #nebbiololife #nebbiololover #nebbioli #cabutto #tenutalavolta #docg #piemonte #piedmont — 7 years ago

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Cleto Chiarli

Sorbara Lambrusco del Fondatore

A Blessing a hot summer day. Perfect on its own or in company of cold cuts, pasta etc. — 6 months ago

Ferrari

Giulio Ferrari Riserva del Fondatore Fratelli Lunelli Brut Rosé 2007

2007 | Metodo Classico, Rosé (Extra Brut)
Ferrari; Riserva del Fondatore Giulio Ferrari
Trentino, Italy
— 2 years ago

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Jay Kline

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The non-Rosé of Giulio Ferrari is typically really dope stuff. Never tried this.

Istituto Agrario San Michele All'Adige

Mach Riserva del Fondatore Champagne Blend

2013 Vintage. clear, golden color. red apple, underripe pear at first then becoming like apple pie on the nose. fine mousse, persistent and steady. Red apple, bosc pear, hints of lemon curd flavors. Not particularly yeasty but has a richness of flavor. medium long finish. balanced. well made. Too good for my sunday afternoon casual enjoyment. or is it?! — 6 years ago

Ferrari

Giulio Ferrari Riserva del Fondatore Trento Brut Chardonnay 2009

Popped and poured; no formal notes. Bright golden color; persistent mousse; lemon citrus, meringue, brioche for dayzzz. Fantastic acid. Long finish. Gastronomic bubbles but so good it can be enjoyed on its own. This is far and away the greatest sparkling wine I’ve yet had from Italy. A wow wine. Too bad it’s priced like tête de cuvée Champagne. Regardless, whenever someone is pouring it, you should shift your attention to this. “I know I would. Heck, I’d go back for seconds!” Drink now or over the next 10+ years. — a year ago

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Balgera

"Il Fondatore" Valtellina Superiore Nebbiolo 2002

Blend of 20% Riservas from Sasella, Grumello, Inferno and Valgela with 20% Sfursat.
Amazingly complex nose full of cherries, lilies, spices, leather, herbs, a whiff of mint. Very youthful and without any evolved aromas. Midweight on the palate with impeccable balance, juicy acidity, a still firm, dusty tannic grip and a finish that goes on and on. Wow! What a wine.
— 6 years ago

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