Jakub Kalinowski

9.0

Fresh, enticing, elegant.
Nose with earthy, musky raspberries, mulberries, a touch of damson plum, and a light flowery whiff
On the palate this is silky smooth. Zero rusticity, chewy tannins or sharp acidity - so often found in Montepulciano.
This has flow, energy, good depth, nice minerality underneath the fruit. And all this with 12% alc.
This is not at all what I expected! What a delight, what a nice surprise!
Very elegant, smooth, delicious.
A brilliant example the Montepulciano can deliver great wine!
Only but - you get 2 bottles of Ziereisen’s Syrah for one of this - and blind I would not be able to tell the difference.
— a month ago

Henry Luiker

9.0

The best Barolo at Da Fabiana, Bossolaschetto, Piedmonte with the three Cubans. 95 euros. Complex, big, quite elegant. However, the Langhe Nebbiolo last night might be better, forgive me. Curly really liked it. — 9 months ago

Cindy Glennon

9.5

Really unique, both enjoyed it. Lighthouse $16 — a year ago

Joe Gonzalez

8.9

Great local wine in Sardinia. — 4 years ago

Neal Ferry

9.0

Dry as Dirt…. — 5 years ago

with TwiLea

Andrea Fix Lovering

9.0

Crisp flavors, melon scents, pear and melon on the finish. Great warm weather wine! — 6 years ago

Andy Stabile

9.0

Big, balanced, touch of salt — 2 months ago

Chris MacLean

9.1

Light and bright, with length. Better than I remembered. — 3 months ago

with Sarah

Matthew Cohen

9.0

Nose: potent. Dark flowers.

Palate: a bit cooked.

Grand cru $80 — 9 months ago

Billy L.

9.2

Pasta Dinner Wines 🍇🍷Cheers — 2 years ago

Sean Capiaux

8.9

First two bottle were corked — 5 years ago

Miriam kienle

9.0

Chateau Fontana 2016 is excellent value for quality. Medium body. Deep crimson. Good terroir. Some fruit, particularly prune. A bit musty, in a good way. All around nice Bordeaux. — 6 years ago

Ryan Mayeda

9.4

light and elegant, the best barolo i’ve had in recent memory — 8 years ago

Sally Neal

9.0

Delightful. Create a chicken parm with a twist and some steamed spinach. I needed to decant it and let it breathe for a while. During the aperitivo hora. — 2 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.1

Livia Fontana – Fontanin – Nebbiolo 2021, Barolo DOCG – Piemonte, Italy 🇮🇹

Overview
100% Nebbiolo sourced from vineyards around Castiglione Falletto in the Barolo DOCG. A classic expression of Nebbiolo showing the grape’s aromatic intensity, bright acidity, and structural elegance typical of the Langhe hills.

Aromas & Flavors
Highly aromatic with lifted notes of rose petals and tart red fruits. Cherry, cranberry, and subtle earthy undertones emerge with aeration.

Mouthfeel
Medium to full-bodied with vibrant acidity and firm yet refined tannins. Elegant structure with a smooth and persistent finish.

Food Pairings
Braised meats, truffle dishes, mushroom risotto, lamb, aged cheeses.

Verdict
A beautifully aromatic Barolo that highlights Nebbiolo’s classic rose and red-fruit profile while remaining approachable and expressive.

Did You Know?
Nebbiolo is named after the Italian word nebbia (“fog”), referring to the autumn fog that blankets the Langhe hills during harvest season.

🍷 Personal Pick
Aromatic, elegant, and delicious, rose-driven Nebbiolo at its finest.
— 4 months ago

Eric Urbani

9.1

Tre Bicchiere event in SF — a year ago

Renee

9.2

Net iets te fruitig, maar verder heel lekker — 4 years ago

Julia Paglierani

9.2

Very clean finish. Fruity a little minerals — 5 years ago

Natalie Fertig

9.2

Very good French red wine! Not overpowering but easy drinking.
— 6 years ago

Rachelle Mazar

8.9

Lime on the nose. Frizzante. — 8 years ago