Tom Casagrande

9.2

Old-school hint of barnyard funk in the nose. Not enough for any concern, and it plays nicely with tangy, zingy macerated cherry and spice. A bit of crushed stone. Rapier-like acids propel the fruit along. Tannins are very soft. (Thanks to my brother @Angelo Casagrande for the gift!) — a month ago

K. Syrah

9.4

1999: Yeah. Outstanding 25-year old Barolo still an explosion of Nebbiolo flavor. Brick color but plenty of depth, with strawberry fruit well-balanced by typical leather and tar. A treat now, and wouldn’t wait any longer. — 6 months ago

Paul J

9.0

Very nice, more Amarone like than Nebbiolo in my mind. Nice balance of sweetness and tartness. Grippy tannins. — 3 years ago

with Steve

Gilbert Van Hassel

9.6

Drinking beautifully in a difficult year — 2 months ago

Conrad Green

9.6

Gorgeous and spicy. Pure fruit- deep plum and roses and a hint of leather and marmalade. Very pretty and poised. Gorgeous — 4 months ago

with Chris and David

Conrad Green

9.7

This is gorgeous. A soft edged nose with red and black cherry, dried roses. On the palate this is gorgeous and soft. The fruit is delicate and focused. Tobacco and soft wood notes come through later in the midpalate. Very classy and in great shape right now. — 3 years ago

with Walker, Tony and 2 others

Paul K

9.1

Nice with elk Osso Bucco. Increased from 90 to 91 after opening up. — 4 months ago

Alberto Cdm

9.1

2016 puzzetta — 5 months ago

Dave Mayers

9.3

Incredible. With this age it starts to become drinkable. A big boy. But elegant at this stage. — 10 months ago

Jim Gallagher

9.2

Wonderful wine still vibrant like an old Bordeaux but an ahhso would have been helpful — 3 years ago