Conrad Green

9.3

Stinky with tar and dark fruit. Intense. Tobacco and gorgeous deep savory fruit. Excellent but could do with some years. — 3 days ago

with Peter and Gregg

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.0

2022 vintage. Medium heavy bod. Super-drinkable. Too drinkable. Needs some brakes but don’t foresee a brake job any time soon. — 2 months ago

Jack Petras

9.3

22, with nice meal at Andovers LaRosa. Gorgeous aromas of cherry and rose. Silky mid palate very pleasing. A big hit with everyone at the table. — 2 months ago

KA

9.3

Dal Bolognese Roma — 8 days ago

Patti Gamboni

8.9

Drank with Joe and Melissa — 24 days ago

Her Mir Tage

9.7

1955 Giacomo Conterno Barolo (Ditta) – The "Great Emperor"

Appearance: The wine unfurls in the glass with a majestic, deep garnet core that gracefully fades into a wide brick-orange rim—the unmistakable heraldry of seven decades of life. It is perfectly clear and luminous, promising a profound experience.

Nose (Aroma): The aromatic profile is a walk through an ancient, sacred forest after the rain. It opens with a deep sense of humid earth, fungal truffle, and a subtle, refined smoked leather. As it opens, a beautiful core of blueberry compote and dried dark fruits emerges, intertwined with a complex tapestry of Chinese medicinal herbs and dried florals. It is both powerful and hauntingly ethereal.

Palate (Taste): The palate is a breathtaking journey into umami and complexity. True to the legend, the fruit has transformed into an intense medley of sweet preserved fruit (dried apricot, date). This is immediately met with a profound savory depth: a distinct salted Chinese preserved plum character provides a mouthwatering salinity, while a fine dusting of astragalus root powder and angelica root brings an authentic, warming medicinal bitterness that defines the wine’s regal structure. A hint of spicy dried ginger soda lingers on the mid-palate, adding a lift of unexpected freshness.

Acidity & Structure: The acidity is the heartbeat of this wine—sustained, mellow, and incredibly refined. It does not jab but rather flows continuously, carrying the dense, dried flavors across the palate with remarkable energy. The tannins have fully resolved into a silken, powdery texture, leaving nothing but harmony.

Finish: The finish is eternal, echoing with notes of dried citrus peel, forest floor, and a final whisper of sweet tobacco and herbs. A truly humbling experience; this is not merely a wine, but a living artifact of time, worthy of the title "Great Emperor." — 2 months ago

KA

9.4

Al Moro Rome — 9 days ago

Jose Lorenzo

8.9

At Lucia. — a month ago

Jose Lorenzo

9.6

A huge treat. Just exquisite. — 2 months ago

Chris MacLean

9.1

Excellent in ten years — 3 months ago

with Jason and Eli