Franco Pacenti

Franco Fiorina

Barolo Nebbiolo 1961

Somm David T
9.1

I didn’t decant this and the opening night glass still showed it had legs.

Birth year wine.

When we can back to it at the end of the night, it had added weight and complexity. Definitely a heady wine & a special experience.

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— 6 days ago

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Bodegas Franco-Españolas

Bordón Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2005

A bit past its prime but otherwise still smooth, earthy, and delicious. — 2 months ago

Terpin Franco (TERPIN)

Collio Sauvignon Blanc

lethal VA but generous dose of tropical fruit, leather and white florals after ~45 min open. love these wines eternally. — 3 months ago

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Franco Serra

Barbera d'Asti 2022

Excellent. I definitely get the sour cherry. Fruit forward, big, smooth. I can’t believe the price point- would definitely get again, especially for $17 — 3 months ago

Franco Serra

Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2020

Ted
8.9

Dried citrus peel. Very enjoyable. — 4 months ago

Jeni
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Tom, Jose and 3 others liked this

Siro Pacenti

PS Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2011

Ron R
9.5

This was singing last night. Nice nose of mature cherries and spice box. Mid palate displays density and weight. Packed with ripe cherries and a hint of tobacco, complemented with a moderate tannin structure. Oak treatment was in the background. Finished with length and a hint of soft brown sugar. Acidity is still prominent so I assume you could continue to hold this for another 7 years with ease. — a month ago

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Bodegas Franco-Españolas

Excelso Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2012

Compared to our previous bottle, this second of 3 bottles is drinking really nicely. I’m thinking it’s probably near peak at 13 years. Second day after opening (wine fridge with a vacuum cork stopper) its lovely, fragrant dark cherry, lithe bramble fruit nose, reminds me of Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir aromatically. Delicious tartness on palate, not a ton of weight as this is a lower-extract style and tannins have been fully tamed on the finish.#riojagranreserva — 2 months ago

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Franco Serra

Barbera d'Alba 2022

Ted
8.9

Just missing a giant bowl of pasta. For $13 you cannot go wrong. Plums and blueberries with nice acidity. — 3 months ago

Jeni
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