Castel Forte

Podere Forte

Villaggio Rocca d'Orcia Sangiovese 2019

Wow this is excellent. Had this bottle about 18 months ago and thought it was too oaky - but absolutely delicious tonight. Perfect pairing with roasted sausages with peppers and onions. Balanced tannins, great acid, quite complete on the palate. Very nice. Decanted 2 hours. — 2 months ago

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Rivera

Il Falcone Riserva Red Blend 2017

From Mr. LCBO. New years — 6 months ago

Domaine du Castel

Grand Vin Red Bordeaux Blend 2017

From a magnum bottle.
The cork was challenging, too dry and crumbled on its way out....
A very powerful nose and a full body, tasty, exceptional balanced wine is experienced.
— 10 months ago

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Marchesi de' Frescobaldi

Castel Giocondo Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2014

March 2024. Solid, classic, very enjoyable Brunello. Have had 2 vintages if this wine now. 2014 here and the 2016 in a restaurant. This 2014 (not a great vintage year) was surprisingly very good. The 2016 was young,so we decanted. It was much better, as expected given the great vintage year ‘16 was. Look forward to having more of this! — 3 months ago

Elena Walch

Riserva Castel Ringberg Alto Adige Lagrein 2019

Rich, full body and worth searching for. Elena makes excellent wines. — 8 months ago

Tormaresca

Bocca Di Lupo Castel del Monte Aglianico 2017

Good Aglianico from Puglia. Nice sweetness and more polished tannins since my last bottle. Very aromatic nose. — 5 months ago

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Le Pianelle

al forte Coste della sesia Rosso 2018

What a great example of the region the way the additions of Croatina and Vespolina complement the Nebbiolo all grown on the acidic volcanic soil of the region. Red berry flowers mint. Very alpine feel. Plus built to drink early. — 5 months ago

Castel Noarna

Vigneti Delle Dolomiti Nosiola

Dry, citrus, underripe green apple, crisp acidity. Enjoyable but not that complex. Muscadet like. — 2 years ago

Torrevento

Riserva Vigna Pedale Castel del Monte Nero di Troia 2015

Pretty solid rustic Nero di Troia. Probably the best of my 4-5 samples of this grape. 3 bicchieri is a stretch but it’s not like the Gambero Rosso guys don’t make worse calls. — 3 years ago

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