Vanessa

9.5

Melt my heart. This wine is stunning.

ARPEPE Sassella “Rocce Rosse” Riserva 2013—an outstanding expression of Nebbiolo from the Valtellina Superiore DOCG.

🏔️ Valtellina is a northerly district in Lombardy, Italy, bordering Switzerland. It boasts a majestic alpine mountain-scape w/ terraced vineyards perched on the steep slopes of the Alps, surrounding an oasis of sunshine on the valley floor.

Valtellina is famous for its perfumed & elegant wines made mostly from Nebbiolo (locally ‘Chiavennasca’).

🍷 This 2013 is 100% Chiavennasca from a site at 400-500 meters elevation in the Sassella subzone.

🍒It offers pronounced aromas & flavors of dark cherry, bright raspberry, mulberry, pomegranate, fig, strawberry rhubarb, potpourri, black tea, star anise, fennel, peat, olive tapenade, vanilla, cardamom, nutmeg & forest floor.

😍 On the palate, it is lifted & ethereal w/ mouth-watering acidity & velveteen tannins that support a lingering finish. A BEAUTIFUL wine. — 3 days ago

with Deked1

Casey Makovich

9.3

V drinkable — recommending to Gabe and CKT — a month ago

with Candace and Gabe

Ray Vanderhoff

9.4

Super Tuscan blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (58%), Cabernet Franc (29%) and Merlot (13%). Dark ruby color. Aromas of red and black fruit, anise,purple flowers and leather. Flavors of black cherry/plum/berry fruit, black licorice, cocoa powder and sweet baking spices. Lovely mineral and minty tones on the long and lingering finish. Silky tannins and a velvety texture. Loaded with finesse and wonderful freshness. Enjoyed with Petey and Kase (Thanks Guys) on the beach in Cape May, NJ. — a month ago

Benjamin Hickey

9.6

Super interesting. 2yrs in stainless with batonage — 3 months ago

Sir Zar

9.1

Jammy smell. First sip very strong flavor, sweet and tangy. Hints of alcohol that help to balance the flavor. Very rich and fruity flavor. — 5 months ago

Jessica Knickerbocker

8.9

Great value for a decent wine. — 6 months ago

Louis Martin

9.0

Smooth, well balanced, medium tannins, tart finish. — a day ago

Mark Hammack

9.0

At Truluck’s with the Harrisons. Must have been good. April 2017 — 17 days ago

Shawn Stokvis

9.2

Coastal Tuscany Bolgheri region providing a level of selenity not found in other regions. Awesome wine — 22 days ago

romo

9.3

Producer! Had the 21 at the winery. This might be better. - at l’Orange — 2 months ago

Rolo

9.5

North Fork Table & Inn — 3 months ago

with Dinakar

Andrew Cullimore

9.1

Medium ruby , with a relatively wide ruby garnet rim , healthy bright colour . Quite a lot of dried dark fruits , cassis , spiced dried cherries , dried cut herbs , coffee . On the palate this has high acidity and good extract , well integrated alcohol , though it clocks in at 15% . Dried cherry , roasted herbs , cassis , earthy touches . Good length, and quite grippy but fine tannins . Enjoyable this evening but there is no rush this will probably improve over the next 5 or so years and last well over the following 5-10 years . At Ristorante Greppia, Verona. — 5 months ago

Sergio L Figueiredo

9.1

City 04/2026
Álcool 14,0% — 6 months ago

Mark Mannebach

9.2

Plum tobacco and earth tones. Smooth finish & full bodied — 21 days ago

Alec Desmond

9.5

Very good. Had the 2022 — 22 days ago

Palmer Emmitt

Owner/Winemaker Judge Palmer

9.2

At twelve years old, this is holding up remarkably well, though there’s nothing delicate about it. It’s a huge, unapologetically ripe wine, overflowing with black cherry, blackberry compote, fig and dark plum, layered with cocoa, tobacco and savory spice. The sheer volume of fruit is almost overwhelming, yet the wine never feels tired or heavy. A firm spine of acidity runs straight through the middle, keeping everything fresh and surprisingly alive. Still massive, still intense, but now showing a hint of tertiary fun as well. — a month ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.6

Stunning, vividly three-dimensional nose of red cherry, tar, roses, sweet spice, desiccated leaves and orange rind, with extraordinary complexity and purity right out of the gates. The palate is juicy, complete and deeply terroir-driven, with explosive tiny-berry fruit intensity, painful concentration, unbelievable finesse, velvety sweet tannins and tremendous length. Still needs around 30 minutes to fully knit together, but the depth, clarity and architecture are already remarkable. — 2 months ago

Joel Lara

9.1

This is a lovely prosecco that I can actually enjoy on its own rather than in an amaro spritz or mimosa. Effusive nose with nice citrus and floral aromas. Lemon bar, florals, and hints of almond praline on the palate, and the bubbles provide a creamy mouthfeel. Good finish with lingering floral notes. — 3 months ago

Robert Ahlstrom

9.0

Dark ruby brick medium opacity, medium body with sweet fruit and licorice, well balanced and elegant — 6 months ago

Matt Perlman

9.4

More open knit than the Sassella, total deliciousness and high toned elegance — 6 months ago