Federico Curtaz

Federico Paternina

Ollauri Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 1970

It took me 10 minutes to remove the cork but I was able to extract it largely intact…and it was gnarly. Completely saturated. In fact, it oozed the moment I pierced the cork with the worm. A producer I have no previous experience so no context. The color is garnet/orange with all the sediment and opaque as a result. So much earth, mushrooms, teriyaki, toasted coconut, wood, nuts and leather but there is fruit there too! Desiccated red and dark fruits; deep and dark. There’s tannin, still but it all integrated. The acid is a gorgeous girdle. The finish is long, mature and complex. Drink now? But considering it’s lived this long, it will probably continue to last. For how long? Who knows. A lovely surprise.
— 3 months ago

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Diego Curtaz

Dï Meun Petit Rouge Blend 2015

a beautiful weeknight valled'aosta — 3 years ago

Federico Curtaz

Gamma Etna Bianco Carricante 2021

Nose: salty. Sea breeze. Lemon flower.

Palate: very mineral. Super bright lemon. Sweet lemon. So fresh. Vibrant.
— 5 months ago

Lyle, Severn and 2 others liked this

Federico Graziani

Rosso di Mezzo Nerello Cappuccio - Nerello Mascalese Blend 2020

The level up from the rosso is remarkable — 7 months ago

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Federico Paternina

Conde de los Andes Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 1975

Very pretty, on its last leg but still kicking — 2 years ago

Stefano Di Blasi & Federico Cerelli

Toscana Vermentino 2016

Naked Wines. Enjoyable white - bold flavours - really good. — 4 years ago

Diego Curtaz

Vallée d'Aoste Gamay 2021

It was so fun to try this Gamay (French grape) from the Vallee dAoste alpine region of Italy. I love Piemonte Nebbiolo and found this neighboring Gamay super bright and juicy. The terroir shines through, with pronounced high altitude and herbal flavors. — 5 months ago

Federico Paternina

Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2013

Light bodied yet highly tannic Rioja. Personally, I expect Rioja to be at least medium bodied but very drinkable. — 2 years ago

Andrew, Aravind and 11 others liked this