Jay Kline

9.3

Believe it or not, Fratelli Alessandria was the very first to commercially offer a single expression of Monvigliero (1978); three years before Comm. G.B. Burlotto. That being said, both have played a role in defining the style of this, most famous MGA in Verduno.

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a couple hours. The 2010 Monvigliero pours a bright garnet color with a transparent core; medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with lovely notes of ripe and tart, mostly red and some dark fruit: wild forest strawberries, mixed brambles, Morello cherry, pomegranate, truffle, roses, dried green herbs, licorice, some tar, forest floor and dry gravelly earth. On the palate, the wine is bone dry with high tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+ and slightly savory. I think this is in a really lovely spot and anyone who has multiples should try one during this phase of its evolution. That being said, this has a long life ahead. Drink now with patience through 2050+ — a month ago

Ted

9.2

One of my favorite regions. Wine was gorgeous. Not overpowering in the least but I did decant for about an hour. — 6 months ago

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Joho

9.8

Headline: “damn near perfect” not dry, not bitter, not sweet, not watery, just lovely balance all around. If you’re looking for a defining characteristic it’s that there is none. Some would say the greatest designs goes unnoticed. I would also say that the greatest wines should lay in a similar vein. There is no one flavor or characteristic about it that is overpowering the rest. — 9 months ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.2

Grupo caceria argentina — a month ago

Bob McDonald

8.9

Mid cherry red in colour - translucent in parts. Red fruits of raspberry and strawberry with peppery notes. Good value at $47AUD. Slightly bitter at the end - a great food wine as expected. — 4 months ago

Rodney Priestley

9.2

2018, pale and earthy color, light but intense, not much complexity but just enough. — 9 months ago

Carlo Maria Rossotto

9.0

Surprise Pinot Noir from Sicily. It has blackberry and licorice hints. Slight burnt terrain flavor, reminding us of Etna Rosso. A balanced Pinot Noir leveraging the terrain advantages — 2 months ago

Kristen Grimes

9.3

Rich black cherry aromas, juicy on the palate with soft acidity and soft tannins, a round and pleasing feel that's super drinkable. I take back my comment about not really liking any Italian wine!! — 4 months ago

Helen Arvanitopoulos

8.9

Absolutely amazing Barolo. Oh my. Been a while since I had suck a lovely Italian Barolo that impressed me. Plums, dark cherries and licorice. — 7 months ago

James Everhart

9.0

Like a rich Chardonnay. 2021 vintage for $25. Wish I could find more of it. — 10 months ago