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
Enjoyed an amazing first tasting in Montalcino with Margarita and Tomaso. Purchased the 2011 vintage. — 8 years ago
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. — 4 months ago
Totally mineral. Some bubblegum, cherry and strawberry but comes off a bit soapy. — 2 years ago
I’ve been wanting to try the wines of Cantina Tomaso Gianolio for years but finding them on this side of the Atlantic has been a challenge. As of now, I don’t know much about where Davide and Igor Gianolio source their fruit but the family has been making these wines in a traditional manner for over 90 years so I’m sure the source is exceptional. So traditional, even the cork is short and stubby, lol!
Popped and poured; enjoyed over two days. Consistent throughout. The 2019 pours a light garnet color with a transparent core; medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing and tar forward early but it quickly transforms into a veritable beauty with notes of raspberries, rose water, tar, star anise, talcum powder, and dry, stony earth. On the palate, the with is dry with high tannin and medium+ acid. Elegant and lovely expression of the 2019 vintage. Drink now with patience and through 2044 (if the cork will keep that long). Huge thanks to @Lyle Fass for the assist! — 7 months ago
San Sebastián, Javi, Manu, tomaso. — 9 years ago
Pooneet K
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. — 2 months ago