Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Blend of indigenous varieties, 85% Garganega & 15% Trebbiano di Soave, from the heart of Soave, the Winery of Leonildo and Teresita Pieropan dates back to 1860. Pale lemon color with green edges and aromas of fresh fruits, floral blossoms and herb spice. On the palate crisp apple and peach with lemon citrus notes. Well balanced with vivid acidity carrying through to a pleasing finish. Screw cap! — 2 days ago

Stuart Pollack

9.6

Licorice and chocolate nose, bitter fruit flavor and smooth finish. Excellent Amarone. — 5 days ago

Kathy Berardi

9.0

Saw this wine At Ricardo’s — 2 days ago

Tom Casagrande

9.0

Another big boi from this producer. Obviously uses at least a significant proportion of partially dried grapes. Fairly saturated color. Nose is rather subdued, reluctantly giving up scents of leather, underbrush, crushed rock, and dark cherry underneath all of that non-fruit stuff. In the mouth, it’s big, with initial slightly bitter, extracted notes. Tannic. Dissimilar from straight Valpos in its size and austerity. Dissimilar from Ripasso-style Valpos in that the fruit is not especially ripe or sweetish. It will go well with our stuffed shells in red sauce, but is a little challenging on its own. It occurs to me that this might fit in well in a tasting of 2017s from the left bank in Bordeaux. In other words, very atypical for a Valpo. Still, it’s pretty good, as long as you don’t harbor any expectations of typicity.

UPDATE: two nights later (using a vacuum closure), this has actually improved. Kind of amazing for a Valpo of this age. The fruit has moved closer to front-and-center, and it seem a bit more Calpo-like, though it’s still pretty large-framed. Upping score from 8.8 to 9.0. — 17 days ago

Kathy Berardi

9.0

Our server’s favorite Amorite at Ricardo’s — 2 days ago

Ariel

9.3

Smooth no bite. Not dry at all. Low acidity. Very approachable. Love it! — 16 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.2

Light golden color. Attractive aromas of lemon zest, white flowers, green apple and pear. Bright apple/pear/green melon/lemon fruit on the palate with hints of peach, fresh herbs and nuts. Pleasant mineral note on the long and tangy finish. Crisp acidity and medium bodied. Vibrant and well crafted. — 18 days ago

joy horn

8.9

Bought at Pine Orchard 11/24 $14. Great value. Light and bright fruit flavors but with good tannins for balance. — 2 hours ago

Henry Fuseler

9.0

1/2025. A good wine. Bold and full bodied. Good fruit and nice finish. Enjoyed. — 14 days ago

Jody Wycech

9.7

So tasty!!!! Boldly aromatic with lots of fruit like cherry, plum, loads or chocolate and tobacco. Full bodied with strong tannins balanced by a cleansing fruity acidity. Love this wine but getting to taste an older vintage is special. — a month ago

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