Jay Kline

9.5

Opened about two hours prior to service and allowed to Audouze. The 1996 La Gramolere Riserva pours a garnet color with a transparent core; medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is vinous with classic notes of Morello cherry, raspberry, truffle, dried roses, tar, leather, dried herbs and dusty earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with high tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose the finish is long; powerful and beautiful. Still fresh, this is a fabulously delicious Riserva by an underrated producer. Drink now with a little patience and through 2046. — a month ago

Chris MacLean

9.1

Easy, fresh and versatile — 8 months ago

with Sarah

Stephen Osgood

9.5

holding up beautifully. — 5 years ago

Mike Miller

9.8

Classic dark cherry, absolutely wonderful — 5 months ago

with Anne

Lev Lavrichtchev

9.1

Oct 2025: PnP, very good nose, palate, balance, a good Monforte Barolo, at peak — 7 months ago

Laura Purdy

9.1

I fear I opened this far too soon. A couple hours of decanting has helped it open up. Going to let my other bottle hang out on the rack for a few more years. — 9 months ago

Mike Holzer

9.0

1hr in decanter. Cherry jolly rancher. With leather and hint of tar. Moderate tannins. Last drank about 9 months ago and like more. Would rate higher but ends a bit early. — 6 years ago

with Ania

Tom Casagrande

8.9

I’ve never had Rossese Bianco and as a fan of Rossese (red), it’s exciting to try this (from Piemonte, surprisingly). Nose is quite herbal with a little note of raw almond. Slight note of stone fruit pits. Crisp and cleansing and refreshing in the mouth (as are many of its red siblings). Nice intensity and balance. This would be a very nice summer antipasto accompaniment. Thanks to my brother Angelo for spying and snagging this for me! — 7 months ago

Chris MacLean

9.1

Consistent performer — 8 months ago

with Sarah

Jason Sliwa

9.0

I’ve been enjoying opening young inexpensive Nebbiolo the last week. It’s a fun contrast to the aged Nebbiolo I have that seems to be in a slump. Tannic but also cherry and energy. After a few days it tastes aged, with tobacco and spice predominating, but alas the tannin did not recede. — 6 years ago

with Vicki