Grotta Del Sole

Cantina Santadi

Grotta Rossa Carignano del Sulcis

Election night brings us to Sardinia, for this really good Carignano. Lots of cherry, soft, light, nice finish. Feels good to vote against a fascist. — 18 days ago

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Bricco al Sole

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

Dark ruby core with a garnet rim. The nose is full of aromas of dried cherry, violets, rose petals and leather. Dark cherry, cranberry and raspberry fruit flavors. Hint of black pepper on the short finish. Medium bodied with light tannins and mouth watering acidity. No evidence of oak aging. Basic “pizza wine,” but quite gulpable. Excellent QPR. — 9 months ago

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Domenico Fraccaroli

Grotta del Ninfeo Amarone della Valpolicella

Took a while to open up, but nice notes of blackberry and pepper. — 8 days ago

Vigneti del Sole

Delle Venezie Pinot Grigio 2023

Surprisingly delicious. Bartlett pear, wax, lemon - bright flavors slightly tart. Worked in many levels. — 3 months ago

Monte Maletto

Carema Sole e Roccia Nebbiolo 2019

Lyle Fass
9.5

Gorgeous nose. Boundless fresh roses and mid season cherry. Lithe, subtle yet vivid and so delicate. Just stunning. Carema is a wonderland. Soft, sweet and elegant with tart cherries and dusty tannins. A bit reserved now but it’s all there. Perfect balance here and astonishing length. So elegant and aristocratic. As it airs palate gets more opulent in the mid and the fruit slowly gains clarity and definition. More to come with air! Nose turns smokey and tarry now with air. Glorious spice. — 2 years ago

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Sangiovanni di Sole di Terra

Kiara Offida Pecorino 2020

Lemon yellow. Chalk, citrus, lemon. Quite high viscosity. Pear, pineapple etc. that grows on a tree. Rich, but dry and acidic. Zagros Offida DOCG Pecorino 20, 3300 Toscan, 240914-241109 — 2 months ago

Sasso di Sole

Riserva Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2018

Tim L
8.9

Belatedly and quietly. OK, good, but not quite together or nor aged enough. — 8 months ago

Jean Baptiste Arena

Grotte di Sole Red Blend

Fruit forward. Bags of cherries and blackberries. Wonderful wine that is easy to drink. Little acidity. This wine knocks it out of the park (as the Americans say). — 2 years ago

Hope Family Wines

Treana Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah 2016

Hope family began their planting’s in 1978 & sold wine under the Hope Family label directly from winery's tasting room. In 1990 the Hope ranches became the sole source of fruit for Liberty School Cabernet Sauvignon. In 1996, they founded Treana Winery. Blend of 75% Cab Sauv & 25% Syrah. Deep Ruby with aromas of sweet berry & spice notes. On the palate flavors of currants and ripe berry with cacao, pepper and vanilla spice. Full body, rich tannins, good balance ending on the spicy side, better after decant. — 4 years ago

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