Contea di Castiglione

Giri Barolo Nebbiolo 1976

9.2

Opened about five hours prior to service. After a small pour to check color and condition, I found the wine to be a bit grumpy. Some might even believe this could be DOA but the color was good and structurally, the wine was in good shape. So, into the decanter it went. By dinner, the wine had stretched its legs and all was right with the world. The 1976 Barolo annata by Guido Giri pours a slightly garnet with an orange rim; medium viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is vinous with notes resembling Christmas fruitcake; spiced cranberry and pomegranate with dried roses, truffles, cedar, saussison, blood orange pith, dried green herbs and dry dusty earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose, the finish is medium+ and resplendent tart fruit! What a resurrection! Drink now with an extended decant. — 2 months ago

Somm, Peter and 7 others liked this

Filippo III

Grappa Riserva

Raun Kupiec

9.5

10 years in wood, this is super. So smooth, so complex. http://www.grappaltavilla.com/en/prodotti/grappa-riserva-filippo-iii-antica-distilleria-altavilla/ — 4 years ago

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Firriato

Altavilla Della Corte Siciliae Grillo 2018

Julia

8.9

Необычное, душистое: лимон, яблоки, персик, мускатный орех, анис, даже гвоздичное масло. Свежий, легкий вкус. Очень приятное послевкусие. — 6 years ago

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La Contea

Starderi Riserva Barbaresco Nebbiolo

Peter Partma

9.1

Classical 2006, good time to drink now — 9 years ago

Birrificio Antica Contea Gorizia

8.3 Vingraf Italian Grape Ale 2014

Mitja Sirk

Production La Subida, Aceto Sirk

9.2

Excited about new productions at Gorizia brewery!! — 10 years ago

Mark, Riddley and 3 others liked this

Antica Contea di Castelvero

Piemonte Barbera 2013

Mario Miele

9.2

First impression is surprisingly good for the price. Not too robust but light and very smooth with a lasting after taste to reach for more. — 11 years ago

Tenuta Regaleali

Rosso del Conte 2017

Jess

9.0

Deep ruby color.
Aromas of dark fruit, floral, spice, tar.
Flavors of black cherry, rose, raspberry, peppercorn, tar, stewed black plum, hint of cured meat. Rich, chewy tannins. So much going on!

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 4/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5 — 2 years ago

Tasca D'Almerita

Contea di Sclafani Rosso del Conte 2016

Anthony De Blasi

9.4

Approximately 50/50 Nero d’Avola and Perricone which is a beautiful blend! High in acidity, quite tannic and plenty of red fruit. Also a “rustic” touch. Everything is still a bit on its own but after some additional cellartime this wine should be stellar! — 4 years ago

Paul, Charles and 19 others liked this