Azienda Agricola Castaldi Francesca

Valceresole Uva Rara Red Blend

8.717 ratings
9.61 pro ratings
Piedmont, Italy
Uva Rara
Top Notes For
Christian Ford

Had high hopes for an interesting blend but it did not live up to expectations. Lots of chalk and a bit soapy.

Had high hopes for an interesting blend but it did not live up to expectations. Lots of chalk and a bit soapy.

Dec 29th, 2017
Aran Healy

Partner Ruby WIne, Carlotta Cellars, Thistle Cellars

2013

2013

Jul 23rd, 2014
Angelo Casagrande

Tart wild cherries on this Italian "gamay"

Tart wild cherries on this Italian "gamay"

Aug 21st, 2015
Candace Combs

The best way to explain this bottle of delicious wine is dirty. It is perfectly dirty. I am in love.

The best way to explain this bottle of delicious wine is dirty. It is perfectly dirty. I am in love.

Jul 12th, 2015
Dario Barbone

2013

Jun 18th, 2015
Thomas Ohashi

Strong tartness hides the muskiness present in the aroma. Maybe too old?

Strong tartness hides the muskiness present in the aroma. Maybe too old?

Apr 26th, 2015
Jonathan Eatherly

Tastes older than the vintage lets on.

Tastes older than the vintage lets on.

Jan 4th, 2015
Monroe Bryant

Had most of the bottle on day 3. Very nice. Like a combo of Nebbiolo and Pelaverga.

Had most of the bottle on day 3. Very nice. Like a combo of Nebbiolo and Pelaverga.

Nov 25th, 2014
Sergio Licea

Red velvet cake, frosting, fresh blueberries, thyme, on the nose. Excellent acidity, slightly bitter, velvet tannins.

Red velvet cake, frosting, fresh blueberries, thyme, on the nose. Excellent acidity, slightly bitter, velvet tannins.

Oct 28th, 2014
Brian Herr

Brian had this 6 years ago

Brian had this 6 years ago

Jul 17th, 2018