Asti, Piedmont

Vietti

Cascinetta Vietti Moscato d'Asti 2023

Ming L
9.0

Not the best pairing with Sushi.
A tad sweeter than previous vintages it seems, but still quite balance with aromatic intensity and fresh acidity.
— 3 days ago

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Gaja

Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2013

Needed an hour +. Ripe and mature enough but still on the early side. Very good balance. Tart and complex. Excellent accompaniment to the mushroom risotto and the veal that followed. — 10 days ago

Paul, Bob and 16 others liked this
Paul K

Paul K

Just had the 2011! Great stuff!

Gaja

Sito Moresco Langhe Nebbiolo Blend 1998

Beautifully aged & mellowed.
Ripe aromatics with mellowed cherry, some dark plum, exotic spice, leather, freshly turned earth. Evolved & so nicely aromatic.
Mellowed tannins on the palate but still present, fresh, the fruit muted & mellowed, still got a lot of life left in it. Beautiful length.
A beauty that has surprised me big time. Truly lovely.
— 3 days ago

Daniel and Pinotman liked this

Vietti

Tre Vigne Barbera d'Asti 2022

Better than the D’alba — 14 days ago

Gaja

DaGromis Barolo Nebbiolo 2017

Ming L
8.9

Tasted the 18’ vintage and wasn’t too impressed, given the price point. This ‘17 is quite similar to the ‘18 - nice fragrant nose but the fruits felt a bit diluted on the palate. Granted neither the ‘17 nor the ‘18 is a strong vintage, but there are better bottlings for less. — 7 days ago

Jae, Tom and 1 other liked this
Jae Cho

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Piemonte is puzzling with flashes of rare hits. Really makes you work to discover the gems. Check out Diego Conterno’s Monforte ‘17.
Ming L

Ming L

@Jae Cho thanks for the suggestion. Not familiar with the producer and don’t recall seeing it on retail shelf. Just looked up your notes. Will be on the lookout.

Giacomo Conterno

Cascina Francia Barolo Nebbiolo 2004

This needed an hour of air to reveal its polished, silky texture showing cherry, berry, plum fruit, savory herbs, rose petal & tar — 16 days ago

Severn, Ira and 11 others liked this

Produttori del Barbaresco

Langhe Nebbiolo 2022

I think Produttori’s langhe is one of all time best values every year and this is no exception. This has great red and a smidge of purple fruit. Tannins are quite present but with a bit of air they fall into balance (though this could certainly take time). Excellent pairing with a simple but high quality pork chop. Very nice acid on the finish. Really enjoyable. — 5 days ago

Bob, Ted and 9 others liked this

Produttori del Barbaresco

Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2019

Very good Nebbiolo with hints of cherry, spice, licorice, and pepper. Enjoyable with our meal or simply sipping. — 7 days ago

Ira, Ron and 8 others liked this

Giacomo Conterno

Riserva Monfortino Barolo Nebbiolo 1961

Tangy and light. Marmalade in color. Pure and light. A little under. — 6 days ago

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Eric, Jay and 8 others liked this

Vietti

Castiglione Barolo Nebbiolo 2016

Another good btl that is consistent with my prior notes — 14 days ago

Tom, Juan and 17 others liked this