Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.0

The hotel restaurant is closed for a huge party. I worked a little magic to order privately some pasta in the other restaurant which is not open. Saluti! “Cent'anni!”

Local Alghero, Sardinia Cabernet.

It is certainly dark currants, dark chocolate, blackberries, black raspberries, the darkest cherries-poached/baked, strawberries the same way, blackberries plum, mocha powder, moist tobacco, soft used leather, crushed rock powder, oak barrel powdery (don’t believe they use a lot of new wood here) dry top soil, dry herbs, dry twig, hint of menthol, dark, rich turned earth, withering dark flowers & red roses round acidity, well balanced, nicely tensioned, elegant and smartly polish finish that land on spice and lasts two-minutes.

14% ABV

@Hotel Carlos V & Spa, Alghero, Sardinia. — 18 days ago

romo

9.0

Nice nose and first half for this Italian “trousseau”, but finishes cheap. — 10 months ago

Katie

9.1

Fantastic wine. Torbato first wine grape sparkling
The grape is very light and refreshing
A little reduced but it burns off quickly — 2 years ago

with Alex

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.0

Made in the more modern style. Leaner and less depth than I’m used to.

The darkish, sour cherries are slightly sour yet have candied & floral quality. Leaner, ripe blackberries, cherries, poached strawberries, hints of raspberries, subtle oak shavings, soft leather, slightly, dry tobacco, some red cola, tea, dry top soils, dark flowers, red roses, nice acidity with a well balanced, even elegant finish that lasts a minute and lands on dry earthiness.

Good pairing with the Culurgiones with Lamb Ragù, Chard, and Salted Citron over pasta.

@Al Refettorio-Alghero, Sardinia.

Photos; Sights of the day (coast & caves) and early evening restaurant alley in old town. — 16 days ago

Joanne

8.9

Such an interesting wine. Excellent minerality, nicely balanced mild citrus fruit and a full body white. — 5 months ago

Richard Portes

8.9

16.5. Fresh, good nose, good fruit and acidity. — a year ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.0

A visit to Villa Las Tronas in Alghero for a glass and snacks they served with the pour.

Bellavista is a good memory as Sofia & I visited their property in Francorta in the fall of 2015.

This is bright and lemony with lime zest, grapefruit, just barely ripe pineapple flesh, touch of kiwi, some red apple & Bosc pear, nut w/ a little skin, cream, light fresh herb, dash of caramel, ginger skin, volcanic minerals, sea spray, a touch of yeast, yellow & white spring flowers, lively acidity with a well balanced, nicely polished finish that lasts just over a minute landing minerality. — 17 days ago

Jessica Williams

9.1

Rada beach restaurant Italy last night — 5 months ago

S.S. Mandani

9.2

Mineral, lemon zest.

Sardinian bubbles in Sardinia on Costa Esmeralda to celebrate our honeymoon.

Tasty. Rounded. Zesty. Lemon rind. Minerality. Grapefruit. The sea. — a year ago

Michael Gustafson

9.0

Crisp. No longer. Nice Prosecco — 2 years ago

with Guisela