Gianfranco Alessandria

Villa Sparina

Gavi Cortese 2021

Straw lemon color with aromas of stone fruits, citrus and floral notes, made with the Cortese grape. On the palate flavors of pear, green apple and lemon citrus with lively acidity and blossom notes. Medium savory finish ending with citrus and floral mineral character. — 7 days ago

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Case Basse di Gianfranco Soldera

Riserva Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2004

An outstanding bottle similar to the previous times I have had it. 3 hour slow ox and then decanted at dinner. Went brilliantly with white truffles! Had the Caprili with the veal and the body may have suited the veal but the Soldera was the WOTN — 2 months ago

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Vigneti Massa

Costa del Vento Derthona Colli Tortonesi Timorasso 2013

Citrus forward with notable viscosity in a way so many skin contact wines could only dream of. — 3 months ago

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Enrico Serafino

Grifo Del Quartaro Gavi di Gavi Cortese 1878

pear, citrus, must. Dare I say a little peppery? Very full bodied. Probably would have been better 6 months ago when I bought it. Oops. — 13 days ago

Fratelli Alessandria

Gramolere Barolo Nebbiolo 2020

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

Vigne Regali (Banfi)

Principessa Gavia Gavi Cortese 2021

Crisp, citrus tones with slight hint honey and mineral finish — 4 months ago

Fratelli Alessandria

Speziale Verduno Pelaverga 2023

Cilantro, peppercorn, tapenade, pink strawberries, bigger than it looks. — 24 days ago

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La Colombera

Derthona Colli Tortonesi Timorasso

With Matan at יין בכרם נחלת בנימין — a month ago

Vigneti Massa

Monleale Colli Tortonesi Barbera 2015

Peppery plum is really shining through on this one. Red licorice and dried spice accents. Tannic grape skin gives it some grip. Long raisin finish. Like the Sun-Maid boxes I ate as a kid. A little sweet for me, but still good quality. Also added some to the passata I’m making from heirloom tomatoes, and it’s quite nice. — 3 months ago

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