San Colombano, Lombardia

Nino Negri

5 Stelle Sfursat di Valtellina Nebbiolo 1997

Pop and pour. Cork broke. Huge wine with loads of caramelized blood orange, but medicinal herbs on top. On the palate: caramel coated red fruit, licorice, anise, and soft heat. In an excellent place, but this btl could as easily be dead as stellar in 10 years imo. — 3 days ago

Douglas, Tom and 7 others liked this

Cantina Ar.Pe.Pe.

Riserva Rocce Rosse Sassella Valtellina Superiore Nebbiolo 1996

Lyle Fass
9.8

The best APP I have ever had. Unreal wine. This is the Nebbiolo I die for. Achingly beautiful. — 2 months ago

Ira, Pinotman and 15 others liked this

Cantina Ar.Pe.Pe.

Riserva Vigna Regina Sassella Valtellina Superiore Nebbiolo 2017

At Pesach so glassware was hit and miss. Lots of miss.
This is consistently a marvel of high altitude, no toast(steamed)barrel, various wood Nebbiolo.
After 10-15 mins open the nose is like the most intense, ethereal fraises de bois. Intermingled with fine rocks and wood. Bright!
On the palate, it’s redolent of high altitude tiny berries, transparent and lively, gripping your lower front gums with a hint of licorice.
The only issue may be finding the generosity to share it.

Thanks @FassSelections
— 2 months ago

Sarah B
with Sarah
Ray, Anthony and 5 others liked this

Cantina Ar.Pe.Pe.

Riserva Buon Consiglio Grumello Valtellina Superiore Nebbiolo 2013

Beautiful wine, cherry, black tea, soil and floral tones, soft and generous for a Valtellina nebbiolo, a bit overshadowed by the more structured Sassella bottling — 12 days ago

Neil, Severn and 4 others liked this

Cà dei Frati

Brolettino Lugana Turbiana 2022

This smells exactly like the guava hard candies they give at Tasty Hand Pulled Noodles. — a month ago

Ottella

Le Creete Lugana Trebbiano 2021

Pale yellow color, powerful nose, smooth and full body white — 2 months ago

Cantina Ar.Pe.Pe.

Ultimi Raggi Sassella Valtellina Superiore Nebbiolo 2009

Notably firmer and more deeply pitched than the Grumello. Sassella all the way from now on — 11 days ago

Severn, Bob and 3 others liked this

Cantina Ar.Pe.Pe.

Stella Retica Riserva Sassella Valtellina Superiore Nebbiolo 2017

Nose: so floral. Violets. Red Roses. Ntense. Fantastic!

Palate: elegantly savory. Mid season cherries. Lovely hint of licorice.

Fass selections
— 18 days ago

Aravind, Andrew and 3 others liked this

Zenato

San Benedetto Lugana Trebbiano 2022

Dry, acidic, notes of citrus, apples, pears, and herbs. Great pairing for antipasti or pasta dishes. — 2 months ago