Fantastic — 8 days ago
In Alba at Voglia di Vino. The 2020 vintage. €90. Very nice. Good structure and acidity with tannin — 2 months ago
100% Cortese. Light golden color. Mineral driven aromas of wet gravel, white flowers and a bit of orchard fruit. Flavors of green apple, grapefruit, bitter raw nuts and those ever present minerals. A bit of saline on the medium finish. High acidity and very crisp. Quite the clean palate cleanser. Thanks for sharing, Chris B! — 3 months ago
Cantaloupe and strawberry-blonde vespers mellow this farm field straw ambrosia with a tip-toe over-ripened melon on the nose, wisping stealthy coriander and chorizo olfactions slipped in just before the first tongue-touch of lemon zest and lavender. A medium-full coat opens apricot and hazelnut on a fresh green finish, leaving you puzzling for one more ride. — 4 months ago
Tons of dark cherries, strawberries, mid berry cola, crushed rocks, volcanics, limestone powder, sweet tarriness, French expresso, dry herbs, grilled meats, tobacco, leather, dark spice and red roses for days framed in liquid violets. — 6 months ago
Upon opening, the tannins were overbearing, but after a two hour decant it opened up and softened nicely, with cherry, anise, earth, violets, and roses coming through on the nose. On the palate, the anise and floral flavors shine bright, and the finish is exquisite, with the floral notes providing a vivid, persistent finish with underlying notes of spice and earth. The wine has a smooth mouthfeel, with tannins providing astringency on the finish. Such a beautiful, elegant barbaresco that paired wonderfully with tagliatelle bolognese. — 7 months ago
Dry and refreshing. — 6 days ago
I had this in February, and the tannins seemed to be smoothing out, so I opened another bottle to pair with mushroom risotto. Unfortunately the tannins are still a bit too much for risotto. This needs braised meats or ribeye. Still, this is really tasty, and the tannins are drying on the palate but manageable if paired right. On the nose, inviting notes of dark cherry, tar, anise, and cloves. The flavors come through on the palate, with a beautiful cherry spice dominating. Long finish with mushroom and balsamic flavors accompanying the cherry and spice. Super tasty. — a month ago

Non so perché l’avevo dimenticato in un angolo della cantina: un favoloso ritrovo!
Un bouquet prestigioso degno dei poeti che lo raccontano.
Da riprovare assolutamente! 💯 — 2 months ago
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a few hours. The 2017 Pajé pours a garnet color with a transparent core; medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of Morello cherry, cranberry, freeze dried strawberry, ground cumin, tar, talcum powder, old cedar chest, some varnish and dry gravelly earth. On the palate, the wine is bone dry with high tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium and loaded with savory minerals. Still very much in its youth, this was a lovely solar expression of Pajé. Drink now with patience through 2047. Bottle No. 2045/6666
— 3 months ago
Easy drinking Nebbiolo — a month ago
Complex, dry Piedmontese white (Cortese), gift from friends, Drakes Island, ME — 4 months ago
Made from Cortese grapes grown within the Comune di Gavi, pale lemon color with aromas of stone and citrus fruits with floral notes. On the palate flavors of pear, green apple and lemon citrus with lively acidity, honey and blossom notes. Medium savory finish ending with nutty citrus and floral mineral character. — 5 months ago


Bonnie Chu
Vinitaly tasting 🇮🇹 🍷, Italian white seminar, fresh, partial skin contact, stainless aging — 7 days ago