Alexandria

8.9

2019 in 2026
Mistakable for Barolo, floral, ripe fruit but light/medium bodied, acidic, very approachable — 23 days ago

with Pablo

Aaron Tan

9.4

More muscular than the Gallina (rightfully so!), but in no way lacking finesse. Concentrated with assertive tannins, yet so lithe and pure. On the nose, roses, incense, cherries, strawberries, eucalyptus, juniper, leather, and a touch of tar. With air, the fruits came to the forefront, popping out with such clarity. On the palate, the young Barolo tannins did seem to dominate, but under it was a really fine red fruit character that gave it such a lovely drinkability. Some minerality in the lengthy finish, though not quite as palpable as on the Gallina. WOTN for all on the table. Compared to the Gallina, I can’t quite say one was better than the other - just different Roagna interpretations of Nebbiolo. — 2 years ago

Shengli Hu

9.0

Tomato, strawberry, thyme, tarragon, dusty minerality, cherry blossom, rose, lavender. Zesty acidity and very soft fine grained tannins. Elegant.🌹 — 2 years ago

Christine T

9.0

This has more edge than the Gallina, but kept opening up so beautifully. Started leather and herbaceous, finished ripe fruits and vanilla — 3 years ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.2

Nose is smokey, tarry and reserved initially. Nice spices. Some tea. But seems like it’s about to bust open in 30 minutes or so. Chestnut. Some mid season cherry and minerality develops. It’s getting floral now. Palate is juicy, ripe and dense with great freshness and expressive mineralIty. Concentrated and really complex. Worlds better than the Gallina. Needs maybe one hour open but terrific energy, density and freshness. Long as well. Balanced. Substantial tannins but velvety and just barely sweet. — 6 years ago

with Matthew

Byron Hewett

9.3

Rich, sweet Fruits, savory elements, Oak is fully integrated. The 1996 Gallina is slightly better as the finish is longer. — 9 years ago

Alan Snitow

9.1

Sour and structure — 6 months ago

Brandi Bratek

9.0

Leather, earth, and currants. — 7 months ago

Aaron Tan

9.4

First time trying wine from this Roagna vineyard and I’m smitten. Such a filigreed Nebbiolo and it was surprisingly open from the get-go. Perfumed, pure, and just brimming with nervy, stony energy. On the nose, it was a blast of roses, cherries, strawberries, crushed stones, and menthol, along with traces of rosemary and tar. Just so juicy, silky, and mineral on the palate. It felt delicate on a Nebbiolo-scale, but there was this forceful nature that was absolutely captivating. — 2 years ago

Stephen Osgood

9.3

fantastic Barbaresco from Oddero. stylistically, it reminds me of a single cru PdB. very well made. — 3 years ago

Martijn

9.0

Still juvenile this Barbaresco. Paired with perfectly cooked steak with redwine sauce. Loads of fruit, leather and cocoa in the wine. Subtle! — 6 years ago

Andy Stabile

9.2

Empty... nuff said. — 7 years ago

Mark Rosse

9.1

Not quite as good as the Gallina 10 Barbera Still needs some time — 8 years ago

Chris Zitzman

9.2

The color of the Cantina del Pino “Gallina” Barbaresco, swear it, is “ruby squared”. While initially the nose was surprisingly muted, a quick decant seemed to turn the key to much greater depth. Stewed red fruits lead to a ‘growingly’ remarkable palate of bot power as well as finesse. While the tannins are obvious, evident, and young- it seems with every minute that goes by it relaxes. While doing so, revealing layer after layer of evolution and new experience. Like a lot of other Barbarescos: please be patient. Doing so will only reward you. — 6 months ago

Aaron Tan

9.0

Catching up on my notes. This was much better than the last bottle. Enjoyable, but it was crazy that this Gamay felt heavier than the Nebbiolo on the table. In its defense, it was up against Luca Roagna’s deft touch (see my notes on the 17’ Gallina). Despite its hefty structure, the Thevenet Morgon still had plenty of energy. Whole cluster goodness and plenty of red cherries. The palate was full-bodied with a supple texture. It had a touch of candied “sweetness” but plenty of acidity to keep things lively. Finished spicy with suggestions of minerality. One to revisit on a better occasion. — 2 years ago

Catherine Leith

9.0

Notes of green pear and crisp green apple. A bit thin, so won't hold up to heavy food, but okay by itself. — 3 years ago

Daniel Bloom

9.3

During & After a guided tour courtesy of
@enramistas.com ! Fragant is spot on.
20 yr. old wines fresh as a daisy.
Fortified to 20°. N:Shoe leather, salt, treacle, ripe fruits, plantains, caramel lozenges, distant boats.faint barrel smoke.
P: old oranges, marmalade, puckering citrus, rinds, brown sugar, ( Demerara), so acidic and contrapuntally rich.
A feast.
P: — 5 years ago

André Velle

9.3

At Ape wine bar. Very good. — 7 years ago

Matthew Cohen

9.2

Awesome. Blueberry. Spice. Great density. Juicy. Bought from fass selections. — 8 years ago

Beau Carson

9.7

Such a beautiful spot right now. Wish this producer was more readily available in the states. So much life left. — 9 years ago