La Stella

Fortissimo Okanagan Valley Sangiovese Blend

9.232 ratings
9.21 pro ratings
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, Cabernet Franc
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Manchego & Parmesan, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Chicken, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Duck, Turkey, Blue Cheese
Top Notes For
Wineshout 💀

A harmony of tea leaves, raspberry, dust and licorice with a hint of mint. The dust on the backend keeps you hungry, and the finish tickles the cheeks.

A harmony of tea leaves, raspberry, dust and licorice with a hint of mint. The dust on the backend keeps you hungry, and the finish tickles the cheeks.

Apr 20th, 2016
Nina Zie

Love.

Love.

Aug 27th, 2023
Debra Copeland

Dark berries, floral notes, savoury herbs and chocolate on the nose and palate. This is a winner! Thank you to @Thomas McKee for persuading me to buy this!

Dark berries, floral notes, savoury herbs and chocolate on the nose and palate. This is a winner! Thank you to @Thomas McKee for persuading me to buy this!

Jun 4th, 2023
Scott Kusalik

Great balance. Good acid and firm tannin. Drinking really well

Great balance. Good acid and firm tannin. Drinking really well

Jan 9th, 2023
Thomas McKee

Lovely Italian style blend that pairs beautifully with the beef short rib pasta

Lovely Italian style blend that pairs beautifully with the beef short rib pasta

May 13th, 2022
Steven Beishuizen

I love the bright cherry here throughout. On the nose, that cherry announces itself well, but the nose doesn't reveal everything because the nose is I think very Bordeaux. Black-red fruit at equal measure. On the palate, a lot more interest kicks off... Cherry both candied and fresh off the tree... Really the tannin here is a funny star of the show. It's very present though subdued. I like it!

I love the bright cherry here throughout. On the nose, that cherry announces itself well, but the nose doesn't reveal everything because the nose is I think very Bordeaux. Black-red fruit at equal measure. On the palate, a lot more interest kicks off... Cherry both candied and fresh off the tree... Really the tannin here is a funny star of the show. It's very present though subdued. I like it!

Sep 12th, 2021
Dave Chambers

Having a fresh pasta with a Ndjua and pork ragu, fresh baked focaccia and this Fortissmo from LaStella.

Having a fresh pasta with a Ndjua and pork ragu, fresh baked focaccia and this Fortissmo from LaStella.

Mar 8th, 2021
Dana Prescott

Nice blend.

Nice blend.

Oct 13th, 2020
Steve Parker

COVID Monday. La Stella Fortissimo with Rib Eye, scalloped potatoes and mushrooms.

COVID Monday. La Stella Fortissimo with Rib Eye, scalloped potatoes and mushrooms.

Apr 7th, 2020
Leonard Huot

Spectacular

Spectacular

Apr 1st, 2020