Kate

9.2

Very woodsy. Not quite what i expected for an amarone. But i enjoyed. — a month ago

Daniel Bloom

9.2

For what seems to be factory level output, not bad at all.
Bitter cherry medicine cough syrup on the nose. Cocoa, asphalt, black. I dig.
On the palate, Cherries, Amarena Cherries in bitter syrup. Quite addictive.
Cocoa repeats on the finish, nicely done.
A nice treat when it has snowed.
Thanks@FirstBottleWines
Day 2: Even more bitter/grippy.
Kept in fridge overnight w rubber stopper. — 4 months ago

Vanessa

9.0

I’m loving the aromatics on this rosato from Veneto, Italy! 🇮🇹

@lulu_lara_g I can see (and taste) why you enjoyed it so much and agree there is a lot to unpack here! 🤔🧐

It’s comprised of 100% Rondinella grapes, native to Italy. This variety is a common blending partner in the red wines of Valpolicella and Bardolina. 🍇 Here it’s holding its own at center stage with notable florals on the nose, including elderflower, rose, and chamomile, alongside fruit notes of starfruit, cantaloup, raspberry, grapefruit pith, fresh herbal notes of chervil and fennel, and wet stone. 🌹

On the palate, it’s dry, has medium acidity, medium alcohol, and medium intensity in flavors. Flavors are largely consistent with the nose, but I’m also tasting Smarties candies -- both sweet and tart/tangy at the same time. It brings me back.

Saluti, amici! — 3 years ago

with Deked1

Derek Shanahan

8.9

Great for under $15, awesome match for pizza. — 3 months ago

Dan Casagrande

9.0

Quaffable — 4 months ago

with Angelo

Joe Fischer

9.4

My first Ripasso!!! Wow!!! Ruby colored with wood and cherry aromas. This is a big bold wine that is very smooth. It’s boldness reminds me of a Cabernet Sauvignon. Cherry, wood, and plenty of spice notes with a fairly long finish. Went well with our Leg of Lamb! — 2 years ago

Pranay VA

9.1

Some fruity notes and tannis. Delicious — 3 years ago

Jody Wycech

9.0

Really interesting funky wine. Not a textbook valpocella ripasso but still great. Dark cherry, blackberry, and smoke on the nose. Medium bodied, not as sweet as I’d expect for this style. Lots of licorice & cocoa. Finishes with a lingering cocoa note with lots of wood. — 3 months ago

with Ethan, Peter and 1 other

Andrew Turner

9.2

Reona's birthday dinner wine. Needed decanting and a lot of airing to open up and take the edge off. — 6 months ago

A. R.

8.9

Nice clean and super super crisp.
citrus and exotic melons. High acid. Lots of minerals. Wouldn’t ever have guessed Chardonnay — 3 years ago