Poggio Costa

Sandlands

Contra Costa County Mataro 2024

Dense purple red. Aromas of caramel, vanilla. Flavors of blueberry, blackberry, eucalyptus on finish. Moderate to strong skin astringency, mild seed bitterness on finish. Light crispness, high pigment extraction yet light to moderate alcohol given its tannin structure. 13.5% alc/vol. Age worthy but I enjoyed it “young”. A special wine to lay down and taste periodically so buy several bottles if you can. After two or three hours, mineral character emerges throughout the middle and finish. A mild tar-like flavor and muddied tannin persist in the finish and aftertaste. Finally the berry flavors recede into a more integrated mildly tart fruitiness. Interesting dynamics. It’s not a fast fade, rather something more savory and structured emerges — 2 days ago

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Poggio al Tesoro

Sondraia Bolgheri Superiore Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2020

Coastal Tuscany Bolgheri region providing a level of selenity not found in other regions. Awesome wine — 22 days ago

Poggio al Tesoro

Il Seggio Bolgheri Merlot Blend 2023

Pretty good.
Decanted the bottle for about 2 hours before the first sip. Think the air time helped it unwind a little. Bought for ~$50 at Looks Market.
— 2 months ago

Marisa Cuomo

Ravello Bianco Costa d'Amalfi Falanghina Biancolella

John W
8.9

Costs d’Amalfi Ravello 2025. Pale straw coloration. On the nose delicate lemon and citrus and pear/ fresh acidity. On the palate, delicate citrus and pear. Some minerality. — 4 months ago

Tommasi

Poggio al Tufo Rompicollo Toscana Sangiovese Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Very nice super Tuscan, Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon blend. Easy to drink and pares well with pasta, red and white meat and a variety of dishes. Ruby color with pleasant nose and taste of dark cherry. Drank in April 2026. Smooth. — 6 months ago

Sandlands

Contra Costa County Carignane 2024

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a couple of hours. The 2024 CCC pours a deep, ruby/purple color with a near opaque core; medium viscosity, with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with attractive, fresh notes of crunchy blackberries, black plum, lavender pastilles, Kiwi fruit, black pepper, crushed rock and minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+ and mineral laden. So fresh and easy to love. Drink now through 2034. — 7 months ago

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Love those old CCC vines!
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Gaja

Costa Russi Langhe Nebbiolo 1997

1997 vintage. From a 3L effort. Super youthful on this end with cool fruits and plenty of lushness and little tannic presence. In a 750ml format currently...likely at the top (or close) of the bell curve with properly cellared bottles. Medium-heavy body. Mint. General herbaceousness. Frontal richness. Valrhona chocolate. Almost plushy and seemingly eternal. In a 3L format, will outlive anyone reading this. Sorry, everyone. 10.23.26. — a day ago

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Fattoria Poggio di Sotto

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2019

Big and brooding. Lots of balsamic, iron, and coarse tannin. Much prefer the brighter fruit of Soldera in this vintage. — a month ago

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Podere Poggio Scalette

Il Carbonaione Alta Valle della Greve IGT Sangiovese 2021

AEL
9.0

This is a serious wine - understated, tannic, alot going on. Agree w other reviewers that this vintage may be a bit young to crack open - didn't feel fully integrated yet. — 2 months ago

Tenuta dell'Ornellaia

Poggio alle Gazze Toscana Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Grapefruit heaven. A beautiful Sauvignon Blanc blend with three V white grapes. Strong citrus nose. Expensive but delicious. — 3 months ago

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Banfi

Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 1970

Fascinating to have a wine older than me. Smell was raisins - reminded me of amarone — 4 months ago

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Poggio al Tesoro

Solosole Toscana Vermentino 2014

JKT
9.1

Golden yellow Very nice straw stony white floral notes on a12 year old wine under screw cap! Acidic and lighted texture long finish. Impressive — 6 months ago

Poggio Antico

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese

Ruby red translucent color — 20 hours ago

Castello di Monsanto

Il Poggio Riserva Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2003

Vintage 2003 | Spicyness, concentration and elegance, a delicate ripened Chianti | paired with broccoli noodles and a fennel saucage @romo good things come to those who dare to wait 😉 — a month ago

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Marisa Cuomo

Furore Bianco Fiorduva Costa d'Amalfi White Blend 2023

Golden yellow, straw, gold brick.

Salty, sea breeze.

Underripe kiwi. Orchard fruit, subtle salinity.
— 2 months ago

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Banfi

Poggio alle Mura Riserva Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2013

Enjoyed a 2013, amazing oaky punch with cherry and tabacco notes. Perfect for a good tipple with friends and family, or with a decent meal. Enjoyed at Laloda in Chianti, Italy. — 3 months ago

Poggio al Casone

Castellani La Cattura Toscana Teroldego Syrah 2020

Another solid vintage of this Teroldego (90%) Syrah (10%) blend. Purple/ruby color with a dark core. Fragrant aromas of jammy black and blue fruit, dark cocoa and black pepper. Flavors of black berry/plum/raspberry fruit, blueberries, black licorice and fresh herbs. Long lasting and very earthy finish. Medium bodied and bright acidity. Slightly chewy (well integrated) tannins and relatively low (12.5%) alcohol. Nicely complex and well structured. Much riper tasting (probably warmer) vintage than in prior years. Such excellent quality for the price. Thanks for the taste, Chris B! — 4 months ago

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Marchesi Mazzei

Poggio Badiola Sangiovese Blend 2019

This is the type of wine I really enjoy. Earthy, not too dry, not sweet. A little dry, but not to make you pucker, medium tannins, NOT fruit forward (thank god). It tastes like an Italian red wine. Served it with a bolognese-ish pasta. Worked well, very enjoyable. Sangiovese, merlot and petit verdot. — 6 months ago

Cline Cellars

Ancient Vines Contra Costa County Mourvèdre 2022

Lot of dark fruit: blackberries, blueberries, and a tinge of spice. Dark, the wine smells like it tastes. Good value. — 7 months ago

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Seriously, has there ever been a disappointing red wine from Contra Costa? Every red vine there is over 100 years old on ungrafted roots in 20 feet of pure sand. What kind of jerk can fuck that up?