Gianfranco Fino

Gianfranco Alessandria

San Giovanni Barolo Nebbiolo 2019

Ruby with a bouquet of dark fruit, spices, leather and licorice. On the palate flavors of cherry and strawberry with notes of pepper, smoky tobacco, herbs and cacao. Long finish, nice balance with fine soft tannins ending with smoky notes, cacao and earthy sweet notes. Just starting to drink now, but a few more years will benefit. — 5 days ago

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Emilio Lustau

East India Solera Sherry Palomino Fino Pedro Ximénez

This wine has a burnished look, deep brown. The nose is a treat all on its own. There are aromas of brown sugar, coffee and orange zest which combine for an amazing olfactory experience. The palate is just as joyful, with caramel, raisin and mocha notes. The acidity is fresh and exhilarating. Although the wine is described on the label as “cream,” it does not strike me as creamy. The viscosity is nice, though. It will pair well with dessert, or serve as one by itself. — 3 months ago

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Gianfranco Alessandria

Barolo Nebbiolo 2018

Ruby with a bouquet of fruit, spices, leather and licorice. On the palate flavors of cherry and strawberry with notes of pepper, smoky tobacco, herbs and cacao. Long finish, nice balance with fine soft tannins ending with earthy sweet notes. Good now! — 5 days ago

Paul, Tom and 3 others liked this

Pago de Carraovejas

Ribera del Duero Tinto Fino Blend 2020

Tinto fino 92%, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, excelente varietal, ciruela, moras , tabaco, balanceado, astringencia moderada, cierto aire a trapo mojado ! Un excelente vino de la región que no te falla …Ribera del Duero ! — 14 hours ago

Gianfranco Alessandria

Barbera d'Alba 2022

Warm Ruby color with a bouquet of berry fruit aromas and sweet perfumed herb spice. On the palate flavors of plum, cherry and blackberry with pepper and herbs, good structure, balanced with savory acidity and soft tannins. Medium+ finish ending with juicy fruit. Drink while it’s young to enjoy its flavors! — 2 months ago

Daniel, Andrew and 3 others liked this

Bodegas y Viñedos Vega Sicilia

Alion Ribera del Duero Tinto Fino 2013

Dark ruby hue. Aromas of cassis, cherry, earthy, leather, licorice, plum, smoke, tar, violet. Full bodied with full tannins and high acidity. Soft tannins. A little hot at the outset and needs time to open up. But otherwise beautiful and expressive. A definitive pairing with red meat. 100% Tempranillo. — 19 days ago

Case Basse di Gianfranco Soldera

Toscana Sangiovese 2012

Amazing yet currently different presentation than the ‘95 Intestieti Riserva ~ showing a much brighter pop of candied fruits! — 2 days ago

Paul, Billy and 7 others liked this

Bodegas Emilio Moro

Tinto Fino Crianza 2020

Incredible body. Legs for miles. — 3 months ago

Equipo Navazos

Navazos-Niepoort Vino Blanco Palomino Fino 2020

Unfortified, aged under flor single vintage and single vineyard Palomino Fino.
Closer to Jura in character than a ‘usual’ solera aged Fino.
Fresh, vibrant, racy. Clearly oxidative with yeasty & chalky notes, dried herbs but also some shy pear. And loads of salt!
On the palate this is crisp, fresh, bone dry and mineral. Powerful yet with nice freshness & balance. Chalky, salty, with some pears wrapped in bacon, olive brine and whiff of chamomile in the long finish.
I was not convinced upon opening and on day 1. The day after this is very, very drinkable. Bring on the tapas!
— 3 months ago

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