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9.0

The 2023 Matè is a gorgeous, crystalline wine. Crushed rose petals, mint, white pepper, star anise and orange peel all grace this exquisite, chiseled red. As usual, strong savory and floral notes are front and center. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, October 2024)
— 2 months ago

Fredybeans

9.1

Robe brune foncée
Nez cacao orange réglisse
Bouche suave large voluptueuse à la finale cacaoté
Il manque un peu de tension dans ce vin que je trouve evolue — 4 years ago

Grady G

9.4

Dark and smoky, needed lots and lots of air, but really pleasant once it opened up. Black cherry, mocha, cigar. — 5 years ago

Danielle Manderioli

9.1

Followed up Sottimano with this. Smoother and should probably have been first however paired nicely with full dinner. — 7 years ago

with Tina

Steven Heydemann

9.3

Finally! Haven’t opened one of these in years and found earlier bottles to have oak notes that distracted. This one seems so much more balanced and almost classic in its profile. The whole tar and roses thing is right there. Nice. — 3 months ago

Eli Barton

9.2

Had a great nose, very tight even after being open for an hour. Good acidity and strong tannins still. Lovely fruit and rose flavors. Probably should’ve waited another few years… — 3 years ago

with Jennifer

J. Kim

8.9

There is a slight misalignment between the fruit and phenolic ripeness, also a mismatch between the oak and the terroir, but it is still an authentic, genuine Langhe Nebbiolo. Wide range of aromatic nuances and dynamic expression with authority. Less polished than Roagna and less subtle than Cascina delle Rose but those three are of similar mold. A relaxed style of winemaking that is complete opposite of producers like Albino Rocca, Bruno Rocca and Sottimano who have a perfectionist approach, — 6 years ago

Conner Esworthy

9.0

Shared with Robin and Rebecca for a late lunch. Was told this drank like a Barolo and didn’t disappoint, was medium to full bodied and ready to drink, smooth and fruit forward but not overly. Low $30, would definitely buy again. — 4 months ago

Vanessa

9.2

Bing cherry, black raspberry, red plum, red currant, cranberry, rose, black tea, anise seed, fennel, clay pot, clove, nutmeg, cedar, pencil shavings, forest floor, balsamic, olive. — a year ago

with Deked1

Neha Gore

9.0

Just so nice! Great for a night in. — 7 years ago