Raggi D'uva

Cantina Ar.Pe.Pe.

Ultimi Raggi Sassella Valtellina Superiore Nebbiolo 2009

This is, as expected, the more structured between the Sassella and the Grumello of the same vintage, but on this night actually preferred the latter. — a month ago

Tom, "Odedi" and 3 others liked this

Menina d'uva

Ciste Vinho Tinto 2020

Cranberries, cherries, sunflower seeds, tabaco, mild citrus, whole branches macerated. — 4 years ago

Cantine Povero

Il Bandierino Mosto d'Uva Bianco

Awesome and refreshing! Like a white Lambrusco — 8 years ago

Cantina Ar.Pe.Pe.

Riserva Ultimi Raggi Sassella Valtellina Superiore Nebbiolo 2016

The 16’ Ultimi Raggi, though impressive, just had to bow out to the Vrana Petra. Both shared vibrant red fruit aromas and dried florals, but the Ultimi Raggi leaned into richer, plummy notes with chocolate, nutty warmth, and a balsamic edge. On the palate, both wines were similarly intense, yet the Vrana Petra’s mineral-driven elegance outpaced the Ultimi Raggi’s richness. Towards the end of the night, the Ultimi Raggi’s austere tannins became very pronounced, rendering it a bit more challenging to drink. Both excellent wines, but in it was the Vrana Petra that took the cake at this stage with its clarity and poise. I can’t say this wasn’t expected though, given the Ultimi Raggi’s late-harvest nature. If anything, it did provide excellent context for the “Barolo of Greece” claims attached to the Vrana Petra. — 2 years ago

Andrew, Bob and 8 others liked this

Herdade da Mingorra

Terras d'Uva Vinho Regional Alentejano Branco 2015

This wine smells amazing. Pineapples, melons, mango, and floral nose. Beautiful tropical fruit and floral notes on the palate. Excellent with shrimp Alfredo. — 7 years ago

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Bonaventura Maschio

Prime Cru Uve Acquavite d'Uva 2007

Mellower and softer than the others I was trying that evening, but hey, it's still grappa, and my throat said so! — 8 years ago

Menina d'uva

Ciste Red Blend

Slightly bubbly, notes of red fruits--especially raspberry. Acidic (reminds me of a sour beer), but slightly sweet, too. Light-bodied. Drank it chilled. Don't know if I'd drink it often, but I really liked it! — 2 years ago

Kaito Kikuchi
with Kaito

Benito Ferrara

Terra d'Uva Greco di Tufo 1860

Apricot, honeysuckle, minerals. Keeps you coming back for another sip. Still very expressive on day 2. — 6 years ago

Borgo Maragliano

El Calie Mosto D'uva Moscato d'Asti Moscato

Low alcohol. Sweet. Great with a lemon dessert. — 8 years ago