The 1961 Lessona from Tenuta Sella is alive and kicking! Plenty of acidity and red fruit, it pops with a surprising freshness for a wine of such age. A rather excellent companion while catching up with a friend from (high) school.
$199 on the Maialino wine list in NYC, which is packed with such gems.
The 1961 Lessona from Tenuta Sella is alive and kicking! Plenty of acidity and red fruit, it pops with a surprising freshness for a wine of such age. A rather excellent companion while catching up with a friend from (high) school.
$199 on the Maialino wine list in NYC, which is packed with such gems.
1 person found it helpfulSep 19th, 2019
Dark, rich, tar-y aromatics with good texture and tannin. Energetic almost to the point of being tart. I am thinking this bottle needs hours to fully relax.
Dark, rich, tar-y aromatics with good texture and tannin. Energetic almost to the point of being tart. I am thinking this bottle needs hours to fully relax.
May 3rd, 2017
Gorgeously soft and fragrant lighter styled Alpine Nebbiolo. Nose has just ripe cherry, Alpine flowers and herbs, and a beautiful high-toned spice element. The palate is super-soft, with loads of gravelly minerality, very transparent cherry fruit, and is soft but lean. Nice acidity and just a teeny bit of peppery heat at the end (which actually worked well with the rich Friulian pasta we had with it.
Gorgeously soft and fragrant lighter styled Alpine Nebbiolo. Nose has just ripe cherry, Alpine flowers and herbs, and a beautiful high-toned spice element. The palate is super-soft, with loads of gravelly minerality, very transparent cherry fruit, and is soft but lean. Nice acidity and just a teeny bit of peppery heat at the end (which actually worked well with the rich Friulian pasta we had with it.
Apr 30th, 2017
2004.. At 45 minute, beautifully balanced aromatic herbs, fennel, cherries.. And so on..
2004.. At 45 minute, beautifully balanced aromatic herbs, fennel, cherries.. And so on..
Oct 11th, 2016
On point the more delicate side of Nebbiolo, the end of Cristiano's reign here...he is the man can't wait to see what he does next!
On point the more delicate side of Nebbiolo, the end of Cristiano's reign here...he is the man can't wait to see what he does next!
Jun 24th, 2016
13% alc.
Apr 18th, 2016
Classic perfect Nebbiolo aromatics! A little grippy but really great wine
Classic perfect Nebbiolo aromatics! A little grippy but really great wine
Mar 16th, 2016
2008. Fresh. Bright. Juicy. Fruity. Balanced. Super enjoyable.
2008. Fresh. Bright. Juicy. Fruity. Balanced. Super enjoyable.
Nov 12th, 2015
Lean and taut. While I enjoy the leaner side of Nebbiolo, the structure is unbalanced to the fruit etc right now.
Lean and taut. While I enjoy the leaner side of Nebbiolo, the structure is unbalanced to the fruit etc right now.
Nov 9th, 2015
Corked-bummer
Sep 20th, 2015
Piedmont, Italy
