Brian Wakelin

9.4

Marvin brought it to dinner. — 2 months ago

Jay Kline

9.2

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of dinner. The 2021 pours a deep garnet color with an opaque core; medium+ viscosity with light staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is vinous with notes of black cherry, espresso, black tea, dried herbs and gentle warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. Drink now with patience but, to my palate, I think this will be better with a few more years in the cellar so the oak can better integrate. This is built to last well past 2041. — 6 months ago

Eric Kememes

9.2

Pétillant coccociola was wild — 4 years ago

Luis Arguero (@winefromAtoZ)

9.1

Torre Zambia Pecorino “Poggio Salaia” 2021: Clean. Bright. Balanced. Notes of lemon, orange & lychee. Soft minerality & a crisp, dry finish. Made with 100% Pecorino grapes from the Abruzzo region of Italy, this is the perfect wine for enjoying as an aperitivo or with a meal. For me, this would pair perfectly with fish, cheeses or white meats! Let’s not forget to mention: It’s sustainable. It’s organic. It’s vegan. Cheers🍷 — 4 years ago

Patricia Schnitzer

9.3

October 2, 2021. Dinner w/Jack D, Dean, Bridget. Wine no. 1. I have had this several times — first at Allegrini’s Villa delle Torre. 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc. Such a good wine! Dark fruit, smooth balanced tannins. I could drink this all night. — 5 years ago

Caren Mcguire

9.0

Caren had this 6 years ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

8.9

100% Sangiovese. Good if a bit simple aromas. Palate is ripe and juicy. Uncomplicated and very well made. — 6 years ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG 2021
Torre d’Orti – Veneto, Italy 🇮🇹

Overview
A traditional Amarone crafted primarily from Corvina (with Corvinone), Rondinella, and a small percentage of Molinara, produced using the appassimento method (partially dried grapes). 17% ABV. A powerful expression leaning rustic rather than refined in this vintage.

Aromas & Flavors
Dried cherry, baked plum, subtle fig, light cocoa, faint walnut and restrained raisin tones. Tertiary notes present but not deeply layered.

Mouthfeel
Full-bodied and structured with elevated alcohol. Firm tannins and a slightly edgy texture. Lacks the seamless velvety integration expected from more polished Amarone examples.

Food Pairings
Braised meats, aged cheeses, wild boar ragù, mushroom-based dishes.

Verdict
Technically correct and gastronomic, but did not fully deliver the plush refinement and layered complexity often associated with top-tier Amarone. Better at the table than as a contemplative standalone pour.

🍷 Did You Know?
Corvina is the aromatic backbone of Amarone, responsible for cherry and spice notes, while Rondinella contributes color and structure. Balance during drying is crucial, integration is everything. — 4 months ago

Adriana Fabbro

9.0

One of the best “sweet” vermouths I’ve had but not even that sweet. Sangiovese based. Forgot to take photos but these guys are making some killer Sangiovese, with a much softer and fresher profile, in Romagna. — 3 years ago

Francesca Verrucci

9.0

Very pleasant Pinot Noir fermented and aged in terracotta amphorae. Smell of small red fruits it’s very juicy on the palate with good acidity and freshness. — 4 years ago

Michael McNabb

9.4

Really nice Amarone! 2013. All the classic flavors. Wonderfully paired with Japanese curry. — 4 years ago

Ely Cohn

9.1

Smells like a muddled shaker of mosaic hops, Douglas fir, marijuana stems, and orange blossom honey. Earthy and floral and plenty of citrus too.

Allow it to warm to see full character and flavor. Flavors of grapefruit IPA become honeyed tangerine and jasmine. — 5 years ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.3

New winery to me. Poggio Della Dogana. @Delectable Wine - killer nose. Deep and floral. Foresty. Smells like a lot of death is here. Ripe, deep and juicy. Black cherry galore and velvety tannins and very fresh. Long finish. Great. — 6 years ago

Stephen Dodson

9.1

Friday night dinner - drinking well now — 5 months ago

Alexandre Pagliano

9.2

Dark rubi robe, nose of dark fruit, top soil, spices and blackcurrant. Fine tanins and a long finish, very balanced, great great stuff. We loved it. — 3 years ago

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Deborah M

9.0

I attended a Truffles dinner last night that featured a number of wines from Piedmont. This wine was described as being like Chablis. This started our evening off. Citrus plus minerality stood out. @55Seventy — 4 years ago

Natalia Ignatenko

9.3

Delicious! Dark chocolate, blackberry, black currant, a little spicy and sweet. WS northern Italy tasting. — 4 years ago

Scott Petty

9.0

Great wine. — 4 years ago

Michael Amoruso

9.0

Rich ripe black plums and cassis. Leathery and some chocolate and violets. Chewy tannins. — 5 years ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.3

Smokey nose. Spice. Deep and concentrated. Very chewy. Big tannins. Powerful and deep. An ager. Gorgeous. @Delectable Wine this is called Poggio della Dogana “Poggiogirato.” — 6 years ago