Rich, smooth and in balance with that abv power. Strong notes of pipe tobacco and cocoa.
Rich, smooth and in balance with that abv power. Strong notes of pipe tobacco and cocoa.
Sep 28th, 2022
This is a massive wine. Lots of sweet humus and wet earth, rich berry ooze, and sandalwood. Large bodied, with peppery alcoholic heat peaking through, but good acidity nonetheless. It’s 15%, and if it were a degree less, it would’ve been outstanding. As is, it was a fine accompaniment to a rich pasta sauce and braised pork braccioles.
This is a massive wine. Lots of sweet humus and wet earth, rich berry ooze, and sandalwood. Large bodied, with peppery alcoholic heat peaking through, but good acidity nonetheless. It’s 15%, and if it were a degree less, it would’ve been outstanding. As is, it was a fine accompaniment to a rich pasta sauce and braised pork braccioles.
Oct 13th, 2020
2012: Another hit from the maestro. This is one of those great wines which are so lush and well-balanced that no particular flavor sticks out, just gooood. Beautiful richness and viscosity without the raisiny sweetness of other Valpo-based efforts. Drinking like a dream now. Hoping the 2015s will be as good. $90 a while ago,
2012: Another hit from the maestro. This is one of those great wines which are so lush and well-balanced that no particular flavor sticks out, just gooood. Beautiful richness and viscosity without the raisiny sweetness of other Valpo-based efforts. Drinking like a dream now. Hoping the 2015s will be as good. $90 a while ago,
Nov 12th, 2023
#4. Amarone perfection. Raisin and fig notes, acid, on the hotter side. Wish I’d put together a cheese board for this. Seemed like unanimous favorite.
#4. Amarone perfection. Raisin and fig notes, acid, on the hotter side. Wish I’d put together a cheese board for this. Seemed like unanimous favorite.
Mar 28th, 2021
Valpolicella, Verona, Veneto, Italy
