Old-school hint of barnyard funk in the nose. Not enough for any concern, and it plays nicely with tangy, zingy macerated cherry and spice. A bit of crushed stone. Rapier-like acids propel the fruit along. Tannins are very soft. (Thanks to my brother @Angelo Casagrande for the gift!)
Old-school hint of barnyard funk in the nose. Not enough for any concern, and it plays nicely with tangy, zingy macerated cherry and spice. A bit of crushed stone. Rapier-like acids propel the fruit along. Tannins are very soft. (Thanks to my brother @Angelo Casagrande for the gift!)
Nov 16th, 2024Plummy, earthy nose doesn’t show much. But the palate is expansive and rich, with classic earthy Novarese Nebbiolo flavors. Great with polenta and meat sauce.
Plummy, earthy nose doesn’t show much. But the palate is expansive and rich, with classic earthy Novarese Nebbiolo flavors. Great with polenta and meat sauce.
2 people found it helpfulNov 7th, 2020Still youthfully primary at 6 years old. Loads of rich, ripe dark cherry fruit, crushed rock-laced gravel, and sweet Indian spices. Full and mouthfilling, with nice purity of ripe, macerated cherry fruit. Nice acids and youthful but soft tannins. Great now with a tagliatelle in a rich meat sauce, but will improve for up to 5 more years.
Still youthfully primary at 6 years old. Loads of rich, ripe dark cherry fruit, crushed rock-laced gravel, and sweet Indian spices. Full and mouthfilling, with nice purity of ripe, macerated cherry fruit. Nice acids and youthful but soft tannins. Great now with a tagliatelle in a rich meat sauce, but will improve for up to 5 more years.
1 person found it helpfulJun 26th, 2021
Spanna is like Stefan Urkel. All friendly without the young austere edges that dominate further south. Maybe less complex, but fun for sure. @Delectable notes on the money.
Spanna is like Stefan Urkel. All friendly without the young austere edges that dominate further south. Maybe less complex, but fun for sure. @Delectable notes on the money.
1 person found it helpfulJan 12th, 2021
A rush of sweet red cherry, tobacco, mint, dried flowers and cedar hits the palate as this racy, deep, beautifully proportioned Nebbiolo shows off its considerable allure. Readers will have a hard time finding a wine from any region that delivers this much pleasure and character for the money. $25.00 (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, October 2020)
A rush of sweet red cherry, tobacco, mint, dried flowers and cedar hits the palate as this racy, deep, beautifully proportioned Nebbiolo shows off its considerable allure. Readers will have a hard time finding a wine from any region that delivers this much pleasure and character for the money. $25.00 (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, October 2020)
1 person found it helpfulOct 23rd, 2020
Similar to my review below, but showing some earthy “band-aid” and a tinginess on the tongue, almost like carbonization. Really good. Gotta get a bottle for my brother Tom Casagrande, who uses to drink this in the early 80s.
Similar to my review below, but showing some earthy “band-aid” and a tinginess on the tongue, almost like carbonization. Really good. Gotta get a bottle for my brother Tom Casagrande, who uses to drink this in the early 80s.
1 person found it helpfulApr 15th, 2020Reddish orange- fills your nose with some loam,spice and cinnamon. Light to med bodied with some hefty tannins. Nebbiolo cherry. Needs food. Pair it with some tomato- based sauce and you’re golden.
Reddish orange- fills your nose with some loam,spice and cinnamon. Light to med bodied with some hefty tannins. Nebbiolo cherry. Needs food. Pair it with some tomato- based sauce and you’re golden.
1 person found it helpfulJun 26th, 2019
The tannin is bold but fleeting. Very heavy but it calms down after a bit of a drink.
The tannin is bold but fleeting. Very heavy but it calms down after a bit of a drink.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 25th, 2019
Very wintry. Thick and jammy tasting.
Very wintry. Thick and jammy tasting.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 25th, 2019
2010 finally softened great bottle for the $14 I paid for them
2010 finally softened great bottle for the $14 I paid for them
1 person found it helpfulAug 11th, 2015
Piedmont, Italy
