Brian Wakelin

9.4

Marvin brought it to dinner. — 2 months ago

Ross Hensley

8.9

Citrus floral nose with grapefruit vanilla flavors and mild acid. Well balanced and nice finish. — 5 months ago

with J and Melba

Ivan Peci

9.1

Marca blanca de rioja alta — 6 months ago

with Pedro and Carlos

Pooneet K

9.0

Very solid pecorino, especially on day 2. Crisp, refreshing, quite linear and direct but still very nice. Good value too. — 8 months ago

Riccardo L.

9.2

This is fantastic. This is so fantastic. I’m in love with it. — 10 months ago

John Willison

9.0

Yellow fruit, bright acidity. — 2 years ago

Natalia Ignatenko

9.3

Delicious! Dark chocolate, blackberry, black currant, a little spicy and sweet. WS northern Italy tasting. — 4 years ago

Anthony Pro

9.1

Happy Easter. — 3 months ago

Todd Scurci

9.2

#frankies # — 5 months ago

with Annie

Nolan Berlin

9.2

Very nice skin contact wine from outside Bologna. Fresh acid, depth with apricots, citrus, a little bit of tannins and yeast. — 6 months ago

Andrew Schirmer

9.5

Incredible purity. Herbaceous, eucalyptus, light tannin. In a lovely spot. — 8 months ago

with Alsu

Jenn Ingle

9.0

Nose - Crayons (in a good way), Old wood barrels and Petrichor. Main tastes - Muted fruit flavors because it’s so soft and smooth on the tannins for the most part. Maybe a bit of crab apples from the acid. Really approachable food wine. I love Montepulcianos so I’m a bit bias here with my rating but overall it’s really nice. — 9 months ago

Jess

9.2

Pale straw color.
Aromas of white peach, nuts.
Dry. Flavors of peach, white pepper, saline.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 4/5 — 3 years ago

Stephen Redenbaugh

9.2

Lemon zest, candle wax, sea salt, almost ripe nectarine...what a glorious dinner companion. Round, almost viscous, but zippy acidity and a long caressing finish. I am smitten with white Italian varietals nurtured in California and largely unoaked. — 6 years ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG 2021
Torre d’Orti – Veneto, Italy 🇮🇹

Overview
A traditional Amarone crafted primarily from Corvina (with Corvinone), Rondinella, and a small percentage of Molinara, produced using the appassimento method (partially dried grapes). 17% ABV. A powerful expression leaning rustic rather than refined in this vintage.

Aromas & Flavors
Dried cherry, baked plum, subtle fig, light cocoa, faint walnut and restrained raisin tones. Tertiary notes present but not deeply layered.

Mouthfeel
Full-bodied and structured with elevated alcohol. Firm tannins and a slightly edgy texture. Lacks the seamless velvety integration expected from more polished Amarone examples.

Food Pairings
Braised meats, aged cheeses, wild boar ragù, mushroom-based dishes.

Verdict
Technically correct and gastronomic, but did not fully deliver the plush refinement and layered complexity often associated with top-tier Amarone. Better at the table than as a contemplative standalone pour.

🍷 Did You Know?
Corvina is the aromatic backbone of Amarone, responsible for cherry and spice notes, while Rondinella contributes color and structure. Balance during drying is crucial, integration is everything. — 4 months ago

romo

9.1

Quite a value, esp here. Crispy and firm. — 6 months ago

Jay Kline

9.5

Splash decanted directly before service; enjoyed over the course of a few hours out of red Solo cups. The 1981 Gran Reserva Blanco pours, a golden color with medium viscosity. On the nose, the wine is vinous with notes of Khalas dates, dried apricot, black lemon, almonds, toasted coconut and marshmallow. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and the texture is waxy. A cerebral wine and just lovely stuff. Well stored bottles have a long life yet left ahead. Drink now with patience and plenty of air and through 2051. — 8 months ago

Kate

9.4

Vanilla scent after. Light and soft fruits. Drinkable and delicious. — 8 months ago

shaun house

9.2

Good wine. — 2 years ago

with Nadine

S Wood

9.8

Surprise of most delicate chard, gewurzt, malvasia 2015. Peach tea color. @Christopher Tracy is a nut. — 4 years ago