David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

I bought this as Sofia & I visited the property in September of 2015 when this was being birthed. I meant to enjoy it on her birthday a while back but ended up in the ER from food poisoning I had at a restaurant. Ugly for a week.

Franciacorta is Italy’s sparkling region much like Champagne is to France. It is very near to the Italian summer hot spot, Lake Garda.

The body on this is beautiful, rich, almost fluffy with tiny beads. Starts with lemon chiffons, green apple, grapefruit, yellow melons, some lime notes, white cream, dry herbs, white spice, slightly moist, powdery to crushed chalkiness, saline, yellow & white flowers, perfect acidity and a well made, knitted, beautiful balanced & tensioned, elegant finished that lasts two-minute that falls on minerality.

Annamaria Clementi Reserve is tribute to the founder, Maurizio Zanella’s mother and made in only the very best of years.

It is a blend of; 82% Chardonnay, 15% Pinot Nero & 3% Pinot Bianco. 6 months is small oak casks, 63 mg of sulfur dioxide per L. Zero dosage and 13% alcohol.

Happy belated birthday honey! — a month ago

Darren Stevens

8.9

Tim’s Wine Market. Club wine. — 4 years ago

Bob Dylan

9.2

not as tannic as it looks. cool 1/2 L bottle. great value! — 5 years ago

Jack Krawczyk

9.2

super light for cab — 5 months ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.4

Maurizio Sòt is a superstar. This is a rockstar wine. Nose is so unique and aromatic. Red cherries, herbs, sweet roses, sweeter darker cherries, amazing perfume. The brilliance of 2016 Barolo at the village level is not talked about enough. Glorious spice after 15-18 minutes now. Just glorious. Oh the palate. Sweet and decadent and precise with super sappiness on the finish. Gorgeous red fruits, strawberry, even a hint of red delicious apple, and so many cherries. Amazing precision and depth. Big tannins ensure a long life. Classically structured. Excellent length and persistence. — 3 years ago

Alexis Sepkovic

10

from psychic wines la — 4 years ago

Amy

9.0

spirited gourmet, great w seafood! loved — 6 months ago

Jason Sliwa

9.1

Labeled 198, which may indicate vintage? Funky, as you may guess from the label. This was a crowd favorite. Barkada wine club. — 4 years ago

with Vicki

azita k

9.2

The most overpriced Chianti you have had yet bordering on the cheapest Brunello. The Marchetti made this wine royalty. Paired with osso bucco. — 4 years ago

Tom Alterman

8.9

Fun and funky — 5 years ago