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Antonio Vallana e Figlio

Cuvée Bernardo Vallana Spanna Nebbiolo 2018

Old-school hint of barnyard funk in the nose. Not enough for any concern, and it plays nicely with tangy, zingy macerated cherry and spice. A bit of crushed stone. Rapier-like acids propel the fruit along. Tannins are very soft. (Thanks to my brother @Angelo Casagrande for the gift!) — 5 days ago

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Pinotman /// Andreas

Pinotman /// Andreas

Nice tiles in the background.

Giovanni Accomasso & Figlio

Riserva Rocche dell' Annunziata Barolo Nebbiolo 2001

Incredible. With this age it starts to become drinkable. A big boy. But elegant at this stage. — 9 months ago

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Giuseppe E Figlio Mascarello

Marcarini Barbaresco Nebbiolo 1982

This is gorgeous. A soft edged nose with red and black cherry, dried roses. On the palate this is gorgeous and soft. The fruit is delicate and focused. Tobacco and soft wood notes come through later in the midpalate. Very classy and in great shape right now. — 3 years ago

Walker StrangisTony GarciaJean-Francois Pelletier
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Ira, Jan and 16 others liked this

Giuseppe E Figlio Mascarello

Monprivato di Castiglione Falletto Barolo Nebbiolo 2019

Relatively light in color and structure. Very fruitfwd. Modern style barollo. — 22 days ago

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Jay Kline

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Not modern. This is about as traditional as they come. Long macerations and aged in Slavonian botti grandi.
Gilbert Van Hassel

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That is how it is made but not how it tastes. Very light modern barollo not one that needs 10 to 15 years to be appreciated.
Jay Kline

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I’m not sure what you mean by that. The “light” aspect you describe is the style of G. Mascarello and they need forever to flesh out. In a year like 2019, they will need forever, forever. Again, nothing modern about it. Not the winemaking. Not the style.

Giuseppe E Figlio Mascarello

Monprivato Cà d'Morissio Riserva Barolo Nebbiolo 1999

1999: Yeah. Outstanding 25-year old Barolo still an explosion of Nebbiolo flavor. Brick color but plenty of depth, with strawberry fruit well-balanced by typical leather and tar. A treat now, and wouldn’t wait any longer. — 5 months ago

Giuseppe E Figlio Mascarello

Santo Stefano di Perno Superiore Barbera d'Alba 2020

It's just an absolute stunner. What a beautiful Nebbiolo. In London, we enjoyed this beauty at a beautiful restaurant where we enjoyed it mainly with a gnocchi and pork chop. Superb 👌🏽 — 9 months ago

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Antonio Vallana e Figlio

Spanna Colline Novaresi Nebbiolo 2010

Paul K
9.1

Nice with elk Osso Bucco. Increased from 90 to 91 after opening up. — 3 months ago

Ira, James and 11 others liked this

Giuseppe E Figlio Mascarello

Barolo Nebbiolo 1964

Gorgeous and spicy. Pure fruit- deep plum and roses and a hint of leather and marmalade. Very pretty and poised. Gorgeous — 3 months ago

Chris ThalkenDavid Schachter
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Jan, Iwan and 9 others liked this

Antonio Vallana e Figlio

Boca Nebbiolo Blend 2010

Great example of what a Spanna from Alto Piemonte can be. Volcanic soil, traditional process and a great family. Red berries orange peel mint plenty of acid and low alcohol lightens the package. The bottle went empty quickly. — 9 months ago