Cantina Tomaso Gianolio

Robert Foley Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

2016 vintage. Last tasted 02.07.24 (9.4). Still medium-heavy body but the alcohol/flavors enduring a bit of angst currently. Hot alcohol hits front palate, then fruit, then 18-wheeler tannins. Tasting as if it fell apart and needs a magic wand to meld it all back together. Still, fairly impressive tasting the holy trinity simultaneously, yet separately, and with unexpected composure given the lack of quality pavement for this 1974 De Tomaso Pantera. 01.20.25. — 2 months ago

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Cantina Tomaso Gianolio

Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2014

Lyle Fass
9.2

Insane nose. Such an elegant vintage for this. Gorgeous nose of spice and licorice, smoke and oolong tea. Loads of minerals and so inviting. Citrus rind as well. Also melting road tar. Palate is juicy, vibrant and balanced. Terrific cherry fruit and such finesse and refinement. Spice, mid season cherries on the finish. Long finish. Soft tannins and such nice energy. — 5 years ago

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Castello Tricerchi

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese

Enjoyed an amazing first tasting in Montalcino with Margarita and Tomaso. Purchased the 2011 vintage. — 9 years ago

Cantina Tomaso Gianolio

Superiore Barbera d'Alba 2020

Nice barbera, a grape I don’t always love. Quite savory, with some berry to balance. Some dusty tannins and maybe a slight hint of heat. Nice acid on the finish. — 7 months ago

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Luca di Tomaso

Montefalco Sagrantino 2016

Vintage 2016 | Luca di Tomaso | undoubtly the most difficult wine I drank this year, lovely difficulties. Spicy cherries in nose, a tannin giant, leave this wine in the cellar for the next 3-5 years. To curb this I put it in the decanter 7+ hours. It tastes rich. Rich and stubborn. Such a promise for the future. Nice minerality. Paired with a spicy Texas stew with beef, beans and mais. ❤️ the SAGRANTINO wines. — 2 years ago

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Cantina Tomaso Gianolio

Barbaresco Chinato

@delectable this is barolo chinato. A fantastic after dinner drink. The fruit of barolo. The aromatics of chianto. Cinnamon. Clive. Sweet fruit. Wonderful. Bought from fass selections. — 6 years ago

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Cantina Tomaso Gianolio

Barolo Nebbiolo 2019

Quite excellent and very excited for what this will be in a few more years. Decanted 4 hours which I’d suggest at this stage. Beautiful in the glass, characteristic Nebbiolo hint of translucency even in a more powerful red. Nose goes on and on and the palate matches with lots of dark and dried berry fruit, some leathery notes, and that lifting quasi menthol character. Tannins are certainly present - needs food. Great acid and finish. What a value. — 8 months ago

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Cantina Tomaso Gianolio

Alta Langa Metodo Classico White Blend 2016

Totally mineral. Some bubblegum, cherry and strawberry but comes off a bit soapy. — 3 years ago

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Cantina Tomaso Gianolio

Dolcetto d'Alba 2016

Lyle Fass
9.2

Killer nose. Deep purple fruits, spice and lovely minerality. Palate is concentrated. High toned with terrific grip and minerality. Lovely purity. Great length. Stupid good for a dolcetto. Awesome ripe tannins. Super pure. Wow. Sappy. — 6 years ago

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