Gianfranco Alessandria

Vietti

Derthona Colli Tortonesi Timorasso 2022

Honey and floral at first, but also citrus and pear. Lively but also depth. Really lovely just lovely. — 12 days ago

Andrew, Bob and 2 others liked this

La Colombera

Derthona Colli Tortonesi Timorasso

Loved racy waxy jus reductive legs — 3 months ago

La Scolca

White Label Bianco Secco Gavi Cortese

A lovely versatile white that comes alive when chilled — a month ago

Fratelli Alessandria

Monvigliero Barolo Nebbiolo 2017

Impressive showing for this Monvigliero with cherry, strawberry, balsamic, savory spices, floral & tobacco notes — 3 months ago

Tom, Jean-Philip and 8 others liked this

Oltretorrente

Colli Tortonesi Rosso Barbera Dolcetto 2012

JKT
9.1

Unusual blend from micro winery as per JR and indeed a lean and texturally firm wine that went well with food — 16 days ago

Case Basse di Gianfranco Soldera

Riserva Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2001

This bottle was opened several hours prior to dinner. The 2001 Riserva pours a deep garnet color with a near opaque core; medium viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe Morello cherry, red flowers, leather, black tea, and a lovely mix of cool and warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long, slightly savory and super complex. A textbook Brunello Riserva that leans on the more elegant side of the spectrum. A fabulous pairing with lombo di agnello. Drink now with patience through 2041. — 12 days ago

Pooneet, Paul and 12 others liked this

Vigneti Massa

Monleale Colli Tortonesi Barbera 2015

Barbera done right, despite the 14.5% abv (yikes)- farmers wine that has more elegance than most. Jet blue black color, wild blackberries, black cherry compote, with a firm but biting palate—air, as always, yolks the substantial palate together. — a month ago

Erik, Tom and 1 other liked this