Could stand a little more age...
red fruits burst out of the glass, with deep notes of cherry cola. Great little blend from a favorite Cal-Ital producer. Brought it from the tasting room đź’—
50% Nebbiolo / 25% Barbera / 25% Syrah
#Palmina #Savoia
Could stand a little more age...
red fruits burst out of the glass, with deep notes of cherry cola. Great little blend from a favorite Cal-Ital producer. Brought it from the tasting room đź’—
50% Nebbiolo / 25% Barbera / 25% Syrah
#Palmina #Savoia
Aug 7th, 2016
A blend of Nebbiolo, Barbera, and Syrah. Very pleasant aromas of tobacco, asphalt, meat, earth, figs, and black olive. Mouthfeel is drying and has a hint of old wood smell. Rich with a moderate finish,
A blend of Nebbiolo, Barbera, and Syrah. Very pleasant aromas of tobacco, asphalt, meat, earth, figs, and black olive. Mouthfeel is drying and has a hint of old wood smell. Rich with a moderate finish,
Nov 30th, 2014
A very, very interesting specimen. After 23 years, the cork was a mess, broke in half and from the appearance it wasn’t going to be a good experience.
Then I pour/tested some and VIOLA!As the Beatles said “ all together now”.
In a way it freaked me out.
So…Blood, salt, meatiness and some funk ( mushrooms)on the nose. Smells somewhat thick as these varietals go. So… stickingmy snozh in there tells me tales of Italian Syrah by way of California, with Nebbiolo riding in second. Now, this wine is predominantly Nebbiolo in the blend , 50% ( 25%Barbera/25%Syrah),but it comes in secondarily. On the palette as well. It’s rich but not gloppy, tannins still evident, as is the acidity. I’d have liked to seen this ten years ago ( ha ha).
With roasted sausages and a variety of mushrooms it does nicely… though it dominates at 14.9°.
Color me intrigued.
With Randy
Thanks @chambers street wines
A very, very interesting specimen. After 23 years, the cork was a mess, broke in half and from the appearance it wasn’t going to be a good experience.
Then I pour/tested some and VIOLA!As the Beatles said “ all together now”.
In a way it freaked me out.
So…Blood, salt, meatiness and some funk ( mushrooms)on the nose. Smells somewhat thick as these varietals go. So… stickingmy snozh in there tells me tales of Italian Syrah by way of California, with Nebbiolo riding in second. Now, this wine is predominantly Nebbiolo in the blend , 50% ( 25%Barbera/25%Syrah),but it comes in secondarily. On the palette as well. It’s rich but not gloppy, tannins still evident, as is the acidity. I’d have liked to seen this ten years ago ( ha ha).
With roasted sausages and a variety of mushrooms it does nicely… though it dominates at 14.9°.
Color me intrigued.
With Randy
Thanks @chambers street wines
Sep 8th, 2026
Drinkable now, but with enough guts and spice to have some surprises in it. Light funk on the nose, minerality, and fruit all in balance.
Drinkable now, but with enough guts and spice to have some surprises in it. Light funk on the nose, minerality, and fruit all in balance.
Dec 26th, 2015
Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California, USA
