Robert Ahlstrom

9.3

Ruby rust, with ripe red fruit, raisins and cherries, well balanced and smooth. Mature. Easily the best Chianti I’ve had. Impressive! — a month ago

Jenny Gardner

9.9

Delightful wine enjoyed with meat and cheese in the early evening. Strong flavor that I love. — 6 months ago

Raun Kupiec

9.0

Crisp, hint of yeasty-ness, high acidity cutting through. Very champagne/franciacorta — a year ago

with Barbara

Rob N

9.3

I love this Montalcino ($63 Davidson’s) and the general cherry-herbal-menthol flavor profile of Montalcinos. I’ve had this one before, and enjoyed just as much. The highest Delectable rated of my recent Montalcino purchases, interestingly. — a month ago

Jay Kline

9.3

The “V.S. Caterina” is a single vineyard located in the southern most portion of the Lazzarito MGA, in Serralunga d’Alba. This is considered a monopole of sorts since Guido Porro is the sole producer from this vineyard. Geographically speaking, the holdings are ideal with great southwestern exposure, located close to the village of Lazzarito and right next to Vietti’s holdings.

Popped and poured; enjoyed over a period that lasted a couple of hours. The 2015 pours a bright, reflective ruby color with some hits of garnet towards the rim and a transparent core. Medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears and no signs of sediment. On the nose, ripe cherries, strawberries, loads of roses, dried green herbs, and gravely earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and savory. Superb balance. I didn’t buy many 2015’s from Barolo or Barbaresco because I didn’t really like them on release and they didn’t seem to have structure to carry the day. And while the latter may yet be true for extended aging, the 2015’s have been strutting their stuff over the last year, showing off all their solar glory. Drink now and over the next 7 years with ease. — 10 months ago

Vin d’Ottawa

9.1

Big, smooth, raspberry and plum. — 2 years ago

with Arlene and Gillian

Bill Bymel

9.2

Fantastic Chardonnay bubbly from Longoria region of NW Italy. A brief sweet start and dry clean finish. — 2 months ago

Michael Ross

9.4

Big bright fruit with good acidity. Easy and fun to drink. great with red sauce or pizza — 6 months ago

B Williams

9.3

Excellent with pasta. I’m not a huge Italian wine person but this was great. — a year ago

Chris MacLean

8.9

I liked this but wasn’t blown away. Surprised it got “vino slow” from the Slow wine guide — 3 years ago

with Sarah