Lots of history to this varietal from this place. It’s not a very common grape. And it’s name checked in the Shakespeare opera ‘Don Giovanni’. Says so on the label. Dark colored grape makes a dark colored wine. Almost black. It’s supposed to smell like violets according to my research. Not sure I know the smell of violets enough to place that. I’d say berry cobbler. And maybe blood orange. Mushrooms? Flavors are dry, simple and elegant. Reminds me of some good Southern Italian stuff I’ve had. Plenty tart. Lower alcohol at 12.5%. This is interesting and strange stuff. Thanks Grocery Outlet for bringing stuff like this to the masses. — 2 years ago
Peppery, leather and some tobacco, followed by blackberries. Slight frizz on the tongue. Tight. — 3 years ago
This wine is pale in color and has a very expressive nose. Aromas of almonds, lemon peel and slightly candied apricot are not at all shy about leaping from the glass, along with a healthy minerality. The palate is as dry as a bone, with a ripping acidity. A strong sense of salinity runs through it. I bought it for cooking, but I will enjoy sipping while the food cooks. — 7 months ago
An absolutely fabulous and unique rose unlike any other Californian Sangiovese rose. — 3 years ago
Deep ruby; pronounced intensity aromas of vinyl, tar, earth, and leather upon pouring; more fruit as it opens up, blackberry, black plum, cocoa; dry, medium acid, high tannins, medium alcohol, full, medium plus intensity flavors consistent with aromas; medium plus finish, this is a BIG wine, very complex and concentrated — 3 years ago
Fruity and pleasant, maybe a little too dry? — 2 years ago
Super tight n saline quite bracing doesn’t let up over days powerful palate cleanser — 3 years ago
Delicious #primitivo Made with #organic grapes in #gioiadelcolle Clean, pronounced aromas of ripe red cherry and ripe red plums with hints of caramel and cream. — 4 years ago
Henry Fuseler
8/2024. A full bodied Zin with a different mix of fruit. Mild spice. Paired well with the dry aged ribeye at Hall’s Chophouse. — 2 months ago