Gianfranco Alessandria

Vigneti Massa

Monleale Colli Tortonesi Barbera 2015

Had this vintners Timarosso same night & both lived up to the hype. A decade of age has made this Barbera blend a deep, soulful expression which I had not yet experienced in such a blend. Game, ripe ripe cherries sing once a decent decant tames the initial shrillness & one note balsamic dimension. Special, for old school fans. — 19 days ago

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Villa Sparina

Gavi Cortese

This is nice! Gavi. So good! — 2 days ago

Case Basse di Gianfranco Soldera

Toscana Sangiovese 2015

Very aromatic, very fine tannins, light in color. Amazing as usual. — 3 days ago

Andrew, Jeroen and 3 others liked this
Jan A

Jan A

And age wise? Is this already in the drinking window? Have a few of these myself.
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Can go a lot longer but yammy now

Pio Cesare

Gavi Cortese 2023

Pale lemon color with aromas of fresh stone fruits, citrus and floral notes, aged in stainless with plenty of lees contact. On the palate flavors of pear, apple and lemon citrus with lively acidity and blossom notes. Medium finish ending with citrus and creamy mineral character. Drink now while it’s still fresh! — 16 days ago

Juan, Tom and 2 others liked this

La Scolca

Bianco Secco Cortese 2021

Gavi comes from small growing area in northwestern Italy located north of Genoa on steep slopes of Ligurian Apennines. White label is La Scolca’s everyday wine, an alternative to their “Black Label”. From Cortese di Gavi grape (younger vines), pale yellow color with aromas of stone and citrus fruits, extended lees aging. On the palate flavors of apple and lemon, nutty notes, nice mouthfeel. Medium finish, vivid acidity ending with a mineral character. Nice! — 19 days ago

Tom, Paul and 1 other liked this

Case Basse di Gianfranco Soldera

Riserva Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 1999

Darker and deeper than I expected. Still has a lot of future. — a month ago

Ira, Tom and 5 others liked this

Vigneti Massa

Derthona Colli Tortonesi Timorasso 2022

Some buzz around this producer so approached with some anticipation. Restrained white flowers & confectionery Turkish delights on nose; mouthfeel quite smooth & elegant, w a stronger Riesling & Chenin Blanc presence, more of those white flowers & some RS. I’ve aged some other producers Timorasso w excellent results so see no reason this can’t do same, but this is drinking well young too. — 19 days ago

Erik, Lyle and 8 others liked this

Vigne Regali (Banfi)

Principessa Gavia Gavi Cortese

light floral/citrus nose. Balanced acidity with melon tangerine & slight minerality. Very refreshing. — 16 days ago

Vietti

Derthona Colli Tortonesi Timorasso

This wine gets better every year and still shows the vintage. It's still a lower tier 1 or upper tier 2 Timorasso, but it IS very accessible. — a month ago

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