Nino Negri

Inferno Valtellina Superiore Nebbiolo 2020

9.2

This is a large-auditorium college intro class in Valtellina Nebbiolo. (In contrast to a graduate seminar led by Professor Marsetti or Professor Ar.Pe.Pe.) Loads of dried cherry fruit and winey old barrel scents on the nose. A bit of faded rose petals and stone. The light color looks fairly advanced. The palate is openly fruited initially, but has a bit of a tannic clench at the end. So the balance to be struck is drinking while the fruit is so nice but waiting to see if the tannins drop and soften. Not a long term project. Enjoy over the next few years would be my take, but I tend to favor things on the younger side. — 6 days ago

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Tom Casagrande

@Dave @Doug Powers - I may stop posting here just as an exercise of my rights under the 5th Amendment.

Doug Powers

@Tom Casagrande, c’mon man, we’re just having fun, I LOVE reading your tasting notes and comments. Now that I’m retired, I’d be the first to admit that maybe I have WAY TOO MUCH free time for my smart ass comments to come out!! With that said, I AM (mildly? barely? not at all?) concerned about why you’re already invoking the 5th Amendment??!!?? 🤔😎😇

Kland Aida

Inferno… my favorite.

Remo Farina

Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore Corvina Blend 2023

Kathleen Commo

9.2

Bought at the winery after a tasting. Drank in Florence with family. — 11 days ago

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Zenato

Ripassa Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore Corvina Blend 2014

Peter Eacuello

9.0

9. Intense but it hasnt opened up yet so I expect more complexity — 16 days ago

Anthony and Serge liked this

Grattamacco

Bolgheri Superiore Red Blend 2015

Inseon Hwang

9.2

Great value. Bold, robust. Tannins, oak. Structure. Licorice, cassis, blackberries. — a day ago

Castello di Bolgheri

Bolgheri Superiore SuperTuscan Blend 2021

Andrew McIntyre

9.3

Feel like this wine is somewhat underrated here. Fairly small producer but a very pleasing wine. Balance and complexity. Would buy again but feel like it is slightly overpriced... — a month ago

Lyle, Dave and 17 others liked this

Dave

Super Tuscans can be so so great, but yeah the good ones are too much $$$

GaryWEdwards

I love this Ribero del Duero. And to your great point, and unlike much of Spain, it’s a bit much on price

GaryWEdwards

Sorry. Comment on wrong wine.

G.D. Vajra

Barbera d'Alba Superiore 2022

Jennifer Wright

9.0

High alcohol, low tannins, excellent fruit and body, needed decanting, better the next day. — 24 days ago

Cantina Ar.Pe.Pe.

Riserva Buon Consiglio Grumello Valtellina Superiore Nebbiolo 2007

romo

9.1

Felt a bit tired. Some drive in finish but lacking energy. — 11 days ago

Austin, Ira and 7 others liked this

Tenuta Sant'Antonio

Monti Garbi Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore Corvina Blend 2021

Joe Fischer

9.0

Very nice! Red cherry, plum, and dried fruit. Deep ruby. Acidity and Tannins are nicely balanced. Excellent spice note. Went great with our duck breast and lingonberry sauce. — 7 days ago

Tommasi

Rafael Valpolicella Classico Superiore Corvina Blend 2022