One of the treasures of Emília Romagna at Osteria Riva $150. Quite full and robust following the 2000 Marzieno Zerbina which preceded it $130, which blew Andy away - reminded him of ancient Hill of Grace - thinner, closer to the end of its life but much finer style, while the 2005 from the previous week ($120) can probably survive a few more years. — 7 years ago
Sunny citrus from a fabulous winemaker. — 4 years ago
Very smooth. Fruit forward and easy drinking. — 5 years ago
Excellent balance between acidity and sweetness. At the nose candid orange and cider zest, raisins, acacia flowers, almonds, dandelion, chamomile, linden. Long persistent, dried apricot finish, bright acidity, elegant minerality. Uncanny — 9 years ago
First try from romagna. Nose of black cherry, chocolate and a hint of zingy sarsprilla. On the palata is rather light, acidic and bitter acidic finish. It also has some vegetal capsicum and a tad of mineral chalky. — 5 years ago
Nice citrusy and fruity — 5 years ago
A bottle of 1996 Scaccomatto tasted by the 2016 team. Perfect pairing for some strong blue cheese. #paradise — 8 years ago
Nice red wine. Middle drops out. A bit of oak. — 10 years ago
Bob McDonald
Described to me as a “Grand Cru of Emilia Romagna” (150 Euros) - 100% Sangiovese. A little more fruit driven than the Tuscan version. Matured in large French oak (Tonneau rather than Barriques). A well made wine with notes of cherry, red and black berries and loam. The back story here, is we consumed this over lunch at Cavallino, the restaurant opposite the gates to Ferrari HQ, where Enzo Ferrari would have lunch most days. On this particular day we watched the Italian Grand Prix from Monza where Ferrari came 3rd and 4th. — a year ago