Freddy R. Troya

9.0

2023 Cren dell’Ape Cortese Blanc
Piemonte, Italy – 100% Cortese

A crisp, charming white made entirely from native Cortese grapes grown in the heart of Piemonte. Bright, floral, and effortlessly drinkable, this one’s got personality.

On the nose, expect delicate white flowers and juicy yellow peach, with a hint of stony minerality. The palate is a vibrant mix of yellow and tropical fruits, like a sun-kissed fruit bowl in a glass. Fresh, zippy, and super easy to love.

It’s the kind of wine you open “just for a glass” and suddenly it’s gone. Always a crowd-pleaser. Give it a go, you won’t regret it. Cheers! 🍑🌼🥂 — 12 days ago

Freddy R. Troya

8.9

Very balanced rosè between pink rose petals and ripe Strawberry aromas, on the palate the nuances of raspberry and a hint of watermelon is noticeable from the very first sip. Feels fresh and mellow, a fruit-forward rosé with an integrated acidity, and short finish.
Casual and easy to drink in any occasion. Sensible price point. Cheers! — 2 months ago

Alex Mutch

9.0

dry and full bodied deep and juicy — 3 months ago

Jay Kline

9.3

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a couple of hours. The 2018 “Il Rosso delle Donne” pours a garnet color with a translucent core; medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe and tart, mostly red fruits: Morello cherry, raspberries, strawberry, roses, a whiff of horse blanket, red rope licorice, dried green herbs, and dry gravel. On the palate, the wine is bone dry with high tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. This is a slightly wild but positively gorgeous example of a Nebbiolo-based blend from Alto Piemonte. There’s an old school feel about this that completely charms the heart. Too bad there is so little of it: the entire Boca DOC has less than 50 acres planted to vine. Castello Conti only made 3912 bottles of this gem. Drink now through 2048+. — a month ago

Sara Gill

9.1

Enjoyed this with steak at dinner. Very good wine. — 2 months ago

Carter White

9.0

Fresh and satisfying, hints of tropical fruit but well balanced. — 7 months ago

NicoleRGN

9.4

This 2016 Barolo’s nose is cherry, dried cranberry, rose, and leather. One the palate similar flavors as the nose with the addition of a hint of tobacco. Great wine. — 20 days ago

Sharon B

9.4

This is still a delicious wine to me. Very refreshing. Will be a nice summer wine by the pool — a month ago

Harvey Raben

9.1

This is what wine from Puglia can be at its best. This is a fuller bodied wine with plum and blackberry notes. Everything meshes together well. The finish is sufficient but not long. — 3 months ago

Anne Clemons

9.0

Tart and woody- strange combo but balances so pleasingly! — 8 months ago