Chris Buggy

9.0

Forever a pleaser. Served slightly chilled, cherry, raspberry, super smooth. Birthday girl’s selection. — 7 days ago

with Jennifer

Gilbert Van Hassel

9.1

First time and quite an acquired taste. Long finish, profound straw color. Ginger, honey, stone fruit with a good amount of reduction. Good salinity. Decided to like it but not sure yet. Rare and happy to get 3 bottles. Leon and sons rock. — 4 months ago

Doug Griffin

9.1

Underrated. Maybe a bit one dimensional but chunky and fleshy, good balance between crushed and cooked fruit. Is what it is but in the end delicious. — 5 months ago

Phil Kessling

9.0

If you see it, buy it! One of the best Nerello that I have had. This is a lighter version with tart red fruit, crisp acidity , hint of smoke and 14 ABV. Well integrated alcohol and layered flavors. This delivers big time. — 25 days ago

Lori K

9.4

Had the 2016 in 2025 and holy crap this was good! Had it with a.cheese platter that included many robust flavors and a couple of blues, the wine was phenomenal! It even left my husband in a pucker. — 3 months ago

Jay Kline

9.1

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of 90 minutes. Arianna’s 2022 “Il Frappato” pours a ruby color with a transparent core; medium viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is youthful with notes of tart red fruits: strawberry, pomegranate, subtle Eastern spices and rocky earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium. As usual, a fresh, elegant and serious expression of Frappato. Drink now through 2032. — 5 months ago

Justin Farrar

8.9

Very nice, a little age has helped bring out some complexity. But the 14.5% weighs it down a bit — a month ago

Kristin Yankauskas

9.6

Nectarine in color. Vegetal, hay, barn-y on the nose - a very surprising aroma. Round mouth feel with pleasant acidity. Getting some grapefruit and citrus and meringue on the back end. Complex wine that pairs wonderfully with a light, pasta primavera. — 2 months ago

Matthew Cohen

9.2

Nose: blackberry flowers. Intense.

Palate: slightly tart blackberry fruit. Clean. Bright. A very well made simple wine. Grippy.

Long finish. — 4 months ago

Jay Kline

9.4

Opened about an hour prior to taking dinner at Via Farina. The 2015 pours a deep garnet color with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with light staining of the tears. No obvious signs of sediment. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of powerful, dark and red fruits: black cherry, ripe strawberries, horse blanket, red flowers, new leather, black tea, exotic spices and dry earth. A touch of VA. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. This is a beautiful, powerful example of Terre Nere BdM with the best parts of the 2015 vintage on full display. Bold and balanced. Lovely now and wouldn’t hesitate to open one if you’ve been patiently waiting. A solid pairing with a variety of central Italian fair. Drink now with some air and through 2035. — 8 months ago