Bruno Verdi

Cavariola Riserva Red Blend

9.234 ratings
8.94 pro ratings
Pavia, Lombardia, Italy
Red Blend
Game, Baking Spices, Duck, Goose, Potato, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Onion, Chicken, Pork, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Soft Cheese, Mushrooms, Tomato-Based, Turkey, Veal, Hard Cheese
Top Notes For
Thibaut Marquis

Region Manager East, CRU Selections Terlato Wines International

9.1

Great intense depth

Great intense depth

Nov 24th, 2014
Ilaria Ropolo

Red from Oltrepo, blend of 3 grapes.
Very balsamic, sweet red fruits, slightly powdery, but overall very pleasant with notes of tamarind and caramel.
87/100

Red from Oltrepo, blend of 3 grapes.
Very balsamic, sweet red fruits, slightly powdery, but overall very pleasant with notes of tamarind and caramel.
87/100

Sep 28th, 2013
Jared O'Connell

2 hr decant, then drank over 2 hours. Complex aromas of dense dark red fruits and menthol and tobacco that mingled evolved over 2-3 hours then started to evolve into overripe plum, candied black licorice and cedar. Palette is bold. In the early hours it was intensely Oakes but over time it opens up into more stewed overripe old sweet fruits umm like tasty fermented fruit? Some cacao and leather. Menthol on the finish. Still modestly tannic in a gravely way but it’s in balance, but does work better with food.

2 hr decant, then drank over 2 hours. Complex aromas of dense dark red fruits and menthol and tobacco that mingled evolved over 2-3 hours then started to evolve into overripe plum, candied black licorice and cedar. Palette is bold. In the early hours it was intensely Oakes but over time it opens up into more stewed overripe old sweet fruits umm like tasty fermented fruit? Some cacao and leather. Menthol on the finish. Still modestly tannic in a gravely way but it’s in balance, but does work better with food.

Dec 16th, 2023
Richard Shin

Quite nice. A robusto. High al (14.5%), big tannins, rich stone and berry fruit. A hint of cassis. Needs some air. Better in day two. Try again.

Quite nice. A robusto. High al (14.5%), big tannins, rich stone and berry fruit. A hint of cassis. Needs some air. Better in day two. Try again.

Jul 31st, 2021
Richard Shin

Big robust tannic high al wine. Very nice and has balance. Super long finish. Cherry, raisin, and cola? Nose had lots of al in it. But tastes much better than smells. Would buy again.

Big robust tannic high al wine. Very nice and has balance. Super long finish. Cherry, raisin, and cola? Nose had lots of al in it. But tastes much better than smells. Would buy again.

Jun 14th, 2020
Deven Parekh

bright currants, juicy cherries on a bed of cedar and leather. great with pizza.....

bright currants, juicy cherries on a bed of cedar and leather. great with pizza.....

Mar 28th, 2016
Kalamota

Best medium-bodied red blend I've had in last two years hands down. Opened up beautifully after decanting. Lovely lovely stuff.

Best medium-bodied red blend I've had in last two years hands down. Opened up beautifully after decanting. Lovely lovely stuff.

Dec 31st, 2015
Ivaylo Ninov

The surprise of the night. Complex, big, but elegant. Salute!

The surprise of the night. Complex, big, but elegant. Salute!

Jan 8th, 2015
Carlo Palla

Lombardia red Wine!!!!

Lombardia red Wine!!!!

Jan 22nd, 2013
Joe Carroll

Owner/Wine Director Spuyten Duyvil, Fette Sau, St. Anselm & Gotham Artisanal Provisions

9.0

Joe had this 3 years ago

Joe had this 3 years ago

Mar 2nd, 2022