Rocca Ducale

Rocca dell'Olmo

Barolo Nebbiolo 2019

Trader Joe’s. Long gone! For 15$ quite good! This is the 2019 - one of the best vintages in Piedmont. So - in this case even lousy cheapo wineries made great wine. Tastes like 40$. Roses, super astringent, violets. Hint Eucalyptus. A little rough: Bought a case most gone should have bought 2 - will age the last 3 bottles just out of curiosity - could go another 5-10 years. Thanks Scott for this find!!! — 10 days ago

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Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

@Pinotman /// Andreas Aaaargh!! Was at Trader Joe’s a few hours ago browsing. They still have the 2020 edition but guess who rifled through all 24 bottles on display looking for a bottle of the 2019? No dice. They rotate stock waay better than your average bear/grocery store. Enjoy!!

Ruffino

Riserva Ducale Oro Gran Selezione Chianti Classico Sangiovese 2019

Solid vintage of this consistent Chianti. Dark ruby color with some garnet inflections. Aromas of dark berries, violets, baking spices and toasty oak. Blackberry and black cherry fruit flavors with hints of menthol, dark chocolate, dried beef and dried herbs. Long finish. Medium-plus bodied with plenty of structure and intensity. Bright acidity and moderate (but well balanced) tannins. Solid! — 2 months ago

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Rocca di Montegrossi

San Marcellino Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Sangiovese 2017

Medium ruby , medium ruby garnet rim . Quite aromatic , cedar, red cherry , cut herbs , and a slight meaty , soy , balsamic touch . On the palate quite lean red fruits and some dark cherry , blackberry , cedar , liquorice with a herbal tinge . Gritty tannin , quite high acidity . Slightly short and lean on the finish . This is drinking at peak now , doesn’t have the structure or density to last so would recommend to drink over the next 3-5 years . — 3 days ago

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Ruffino

Riserva Ducale Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2020

Took this home for dinner tomorrow. Straight Chianti no BS. — 21 days ago

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Rocca di Castagnoli

Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2020

Great example of Sangiovese. Earthy, dark berry goodness. Nice acidity. — 12 days ago

Bruno Rocca

Rabajà Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2014

Cherries and pomegranate, rose, licorice, star anise, fennel, coffee bean, earth, sweet baking spice. Elegant but with notable power and structure. — a month ago

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Rocca di Frassinello

Le Sughere Maremma Toscana Super Tuscan Blend

Good wine for a nice Italian dinner. Pairs well with a variety of food. Not incredible, but not going to break the bank either. — a month ago