Vinicola Forno

Scarpa (Antica Casa Vinicola Scarpa)

Tettineive Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2013

Absolutely excellent. Aromatics actually faded a bit with a 1.5 hour decant, so might watch that in the future. Lots of earthy cherry. Not overly refined, but in a good way - tastes like the older school piemonte that it is, with just the right bit of earth and leather. Excellent acid and a long pure finish. Great pairing with Kinderhook pork chops with a porchetta style seasoning. — 2 days ago

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Tom Casagrande

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Scarpa old-school FTW!

Azienda Vinicola I Pastini

Verso Sud Susumaniello

The vineyards are treated in the perfect climate. The grapes are harvested by hand after careful selection of the bunches. The must, obtained by soft pressing, lends itself to a gentle maceration on the skins and undergoes a light fining in the bottle before being released for sale. It produces a strong, intense ruby color with violet reflections. It releases aromas of blackberry and cherry, tobacco, chocolate, spices, and vetiver, harmonious and persistent. Great expressiveness and completeness.
This wine is a tribute to this successful combination of craftsmanship and technology, an authentic expression of experimentation.
— 3 months ago

Romano Dal Forno

Valpolicella Superiore Corvina Blend

Excellent. Fruity explosion at BOKA in Chicago — 7 months ago

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Scarpa (Antica Casa Vinicola Scarpa)

I Bricchi Barbera d'Asti

Very nice. Earthy. Soft tannins. — 2 months ago

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Romano Dal Forno

Amarone della Valpolicella Corvina Blend 2002

Took a flyer buying this from Benchmark. Bottle was in perfect condition, but sadly past its peak. Nose was outstanding - huge - chocolate, spice box. Had lost any acidity to balance the huge fruit. And at 17%, it kicked our ass. Would love to try a slightly younger rendition. — 2 months ago

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Azienda Vinicola I Pastini

Rampone Minutolo Valle d'Itria Fiano 2022

Got all super-herbal weird when warmed up. — 4 months ago

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Romano Dal Forno

Monte Lodoletta Amarone della Valpolicella Corvina Blend 2005

2008. Borderline port, but delicious in its own right. — 7 months ago

Romano Dal Forno

Vigneto Monte Lodoletta Valpolicella Superiore Corvina Blend 2018

One of those surprisingly good wines. — 2 months ago

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Casa Vinicola Botter

Antico Fuoco Rosso IGT Veronese Corvina Blend 2022

I've been passing this in the shop for about a year and bought it tonight. It's delicious! What a fool I've been.
Listening to The Jayhawks
— 2 months ago

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Tegan Marriott

Tegan Marriott

Does it have amarone character?
Dave

Dave

No, it's not that big and bold. The merlot seems prominent- it's a lightweight easy drinker. x
Tegan Marriott

Tegan Marriott

Nice sounds delicious 😋

Casa Vinicola Michele Alois

Caulino Falanghina 2023

Bright, salty, mineral notes, has some body. The reviewers noting an oiliness are spot on. Floral, plenty of baked yellow fruit (pear, golden apple). — 5 months ago

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