Uva Rara

Tenuta Monolo

Riserva Bramaterra Nebbiolo Blend 1989

Last of my bottles & a bit sad to see it go- these were soulful wines, demanding not just in managing & extracting their corks but in leaning in to taste what they have to say. After a double decant & cheesecloth/strainer, tasted over 2 days, using a half bottle for day 2. What I loved was the wholeness & evocativeness of the wine, with all the parts having melded; fairly closed on nose but by day 2 old forest floor, rose hips, & black tea leaves; on palate all that & rose petals, dried cherries. The drinking window is closing as previous Delectable users have noted, but what a cool sunset. — a month ago

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What was the blend?
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Good question: a previous Delectable review said 60% Nebbiolo / 20% Croatina / 10% Vespolina / 10% Uva Rara but I think that’s the portion of grapes planted in the vineyard, not the wine. But I’ll stick with those proportions!!@Joshua Fisher !bb

Purcari

Freedom Blend Bastardo Blend 2031

Uncorking this bottle resurrects this masterpiece. Every sip is a flavorful journey as it comes back to life with each breath. The character and body remain elusive. TBD. — 4 months ago

Azienda Agricola Roberto Voerzio

Da Uva Fontanazza-Pissotta Langhe Merlot 2018

Bought a few bottles of this from some online special. I hear it’s selling for ca 170 euros right now. I paid 40. — 5 days ago

Uva Non Grata

Gamay

On sale at CM for $11. I asked for wine to go with enchiladas. Super drinkable — 2 months ago

Podere ai Valloni

Gratus Colline Novaresi Nebbiolo Uva Rara 2018

Really a very nice alto Piemonte. Such a refined and perhaps even gentle Nebbiolo. Tannins relatively smooth which surprised me a bit. Wonderful refreshing acid and nice finish. Delicious pairing with iberico pork on the grill. — 3 months ago

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Isenhower Cellars

Rara Avis Columbia Valley Red Blend 2021

Yakima Valley, 300 cases made, 89/11 blend of Grenache and Mourvèdre. Ruby red, light pigment extraction for a red. Raspberry, oak, mint, tangerine peel and spice on the nose, raspberry and cherry in the mouth. Cola, black plum, prune, mint and eucalyptus emerge after 45 minutes — 7 months ago

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Tenuta Curezza

Nerosso Salento Red Blend 2017

Tried a new wine store that was well rated, Keystone. First time there. Had some pricey selections! This was under $20. Uniquely tasty strawberry? fruity dry beautiful color. Finally, I found something I can drink and enjoy❣️ — 12 days ago

Sergio Barbaglia

Curticella Uva Rara Rosé

Damn. Still one of my favorite roses. Made by the old man.

Nose: fascinating. Red roses. Mineral. Toast. Lemon flower.

Palate: mineral cherries. So bright. Linear. Perfect. So clean. Flawless. Like. A diamond. Complex. Fruit. Acidity. Grippy yet weightless.

Long.

Champagne lovers should buy this by the case.

Fass selections
— 2 months ago

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Cantine del Castello Conti

Boca Nebbiolo Blend 2015

Old-school Italian wine that is perfect for pizza. Somewhat thin and alcoholic but typical of wines served in Italian restaurants in Brooklyn when I was small. Flavorful and a perfect match to the marinara sauce of New York Patsy’s Pizzeria or Joe & Pat’s. — 5 months ago