Franco Pacenti

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 — 14 days ago

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Franco Serra

Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2020

Ted
8.9

Dried citrus peel. Very enjoyable. — 2 months ago

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Franco Pacenti

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2015

Delicious with our rich mixed meat ragu. Gorgeous development of leather and mahogany notes but still some rich fruit left. Tannins there but integrated. — 4 months ago

Ted, Doug and 14 others liked this
Austin Hohnke

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Astor Wines currently has a bunch of 2018 damaged labels of this wine discounted.

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 — a month ago

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. — 2 months ago

Jeni
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Siro Pacenti

PS Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2016

Elegant and lithe Brunello that still packs a flavour punch. Dark berries and leather...very diverse and pairable. There wont be many who dont like this wine🥳
Paired with black cod in miso butter, fondant potatoes and oven roasted tomatoes.
— 4 months ago

Tom, Ted and 15 others liked this

Nino Franco

Rustico Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore

Nice Prosecco, balanced not too over top — 6 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. — a month 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. — a month ago

Siro Pacenti

Vecchie Vigne Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2016

2016 vintage. Decanted with very little sediment and tasted over the course of 2.5 hours. Medium body. Initially, very tight. Opened up somewhat but never really gained the high ground. Oodles of dark fruit mixed with enough structure. Revisit in 4-5 years. 11.28.24. — 3 months ago

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Tom Casagrande

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Haven’t tried this yet, but I would have expected more based on the rep of this cuvée, particularly in the ‘16 vintage. Needs time maybe.