KA

9.3

Baldi Steak BH — 14 days ago

Jay Kline

9.5

Rounding out the flight of legendary Barolo estates, Francesco Rinaldi certainly takes its rightful place in the pantheon of Piemonte’s history. By 1970, the estate had been under the leadership of Luciano Rinaldi for nearly three decades. I can’t verify but I believe Luciano was sourcing fruit from Cannubi, Sarmassa and Vignane in Barolo; Codana in Castiglione Falletto; and Rocche dell'Annunziata and Boiolo in La Morra.

This particular bottle was poured into a decanter and allowed to breath for five hours. It was subsequently returned to its bottle a couple hours prior to service and enjoyed alongside the ‘41 Conterno and the ‘61 Cappellano. The 1970 Classico pours a ruddy garnet color with a translucent core and a slightly orange rim; medium viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is vinous with notes of ripe and dried Morello cherry, shiso, alpine herbs, cola nut, dried roses, truffle, and dried gravelly earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose, the finish is long. Stunning stuff. As expected, this bottle came across noticeably more youthful than the two elder statesmen poured alongside. An outstanding pairing with the agnolotti del plin. If this bottle is representative, there is still quite a bit of life left in this. Drink now with patience and through 2040+. — 7 months ago

Roger Ray

9.2

"This 2016 vintage is not new Barolo. It's old Barolo, from the town of Serralunga, a star among the sub zones of the Alba appellation. The winemakers Luciano and Walter described themselves as traditional to the bone, using native yeast organic biodynamic farming, and Slovenian larger style oak barrels. He'll taste the tar, plus black cherry, leather, rust and forest floor." — 5 years ago

Thomas Royko

9.0

Dark full extraction of dark fruit with rich leathery notes. Ripe and backed with nice rounded tannins. — 6 years ago

Michael Meyer

9.0

Dinner w/Barbara Sandrone. A respectable Dolcetto (and from Alba, not Dogliani). Pared quizzically w/dessert, but it still fared ok. With its high toned fruit, medium body, and sharp acidity, this is more of an appetizer wine. — 7 years ago

Blair Campomizzi

8.9

Rich with cherry berry and hint of tobacco. Firm tannins. — 8 years ago

with Arthur and Marilea

KA

9.3

Idylio by Apreda Rome — 3 months ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.6

Piazza Duomo acker — 8 months ago

John Chawluk

9.0

Well balanced red with our Easter lamb dinner. — 2 years ago

with Scotti

Neil Valenzuela

9.0

Medium tawny color. Aromas of raspberry, smoke and hint of meatiness. Sharp red fruit, great wine from 1982! Cork fell apart with cork puller but oh well! — 4 years ago

Stuart Scheff

9.1

Luciano and I celebrating another Buffalo Bills victory with one of my favorite Pinot’s. Cherry and strawberry elegance. Go Bills!!! — 6 years ago

Stuart Scheff

9.4

This is a serious wine. Great balance of dark fruit and tannins. My dogs Luciano and Vivian even wanted a taste. — 7 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Tempranillo and 10% Syrah from vineyards in Tudela de Duero and aged for 16 months. Mauro was created in the 1970's by Luciano Suarez, specializing in the restoration of medieval monuments, and Felix Choque, cousin of Mariano Garcia, the former winemaker at Vega Sicilia. Flavors of raspberry and cherry some leather and earthy pepper. The wine had good balance with oak on fine tannins. Lingering finish ending with earthy tones. — 9 years ago

Alberto Cdm

9.5

Mucho gusto! — 6 months ago

Roman Ochocki

9.0

A sweet dark fruit (blackberry and plum), vanilla & chocolate. — 2 years ago

Roman Ochocki

9.0

Very fruity, with chocolate and pepper. — 3 years ago

Tom Casagrande

9.2

Needs air at this young age but quickly hits its stride. Really fragrant, with zesty, ripe berries, spice, a yeasty, fresh bread note, and mineral-flecked turned gravel. Loads of upfront fruit, but in a dry package with zingy acids. Slight bitter note complements the fruit. So pure tasting and food flexible. Textbook. — 3 years ago

Gene Chow

8.9

Medium body and yellow in color. Delicious with seafood. — 5 years ago

Stuart Scheff

9.1

Luciano says it’s deep purple, chewy with lots of dark fruit. Classic Napa Cab. — 6 years ago

Patti Gamboni

9.0

Good fruit and acid. — 8 years ago