Jay Kline

9.4

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of three days. Best on Day 1 and 2. The 2012 Riserva pours a deep garnet color with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears and some sediment. On the nose, the wine is developing with powerful notes of Morello cherry, red flowers, Pu-er tea, porchini, leather, cigar box, old wood, dried green herbs and dry gravelly earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and delicious. A brilliant example of 2012 BdM Riserva. Drink now through 2037.. — 19 days ago

Jay Kline

9.0

Basilica Caffaggio is one of the more famous producers located in the Western Sector of Chianti Classico’s Panzano UGA; specifically the middle elevation band of San Martino in Cecione (approx. 300m elevation). The geology is largely shale.

Popped and poured. The 2018 Caffaggio Chianti Classico pours a bright ruby color with a transparent core and a slightly watery rim; medium viscosity. No obvious staining of the tears and no signs of particles or gas. On the nose, the wine is intense. Funky cherry, red flowers, dried earth, bergamot, and minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry and structure is medium+ across the board. The fruits and non-fruits are confirmed with loads of minerals; there is a long savory finish. A very nice Chianti Classico that fits the bill. Drink now or over the next 10 years. — 3 years ago

Por La Vida

9.0

Tremendous value on a well made wine. Funk, earth, bold. — 6 years ago

Ali Briggs

10

Valentine's Day wine - Cliff's favorite — 9 years ago

Ilaria Ropolo

9.2

Salento Rosso IGT 2010, 14.5%.
Tasted in February 2015, at "deGusto Salento" event.
The grapes are left to dry on the "graticci", and it's produced in limited quantities.
A beautiful glass! — 12 years ago

Katy While

9.6

Soft, pliable mouthfeel and a light fruity finish — 12 years ago

with Bradley

Jay Kline

9.2

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of two days where it displayed a slow, steady evolution throughout. The 2018 pours a pretty, deep garnet color with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe Morello cherry, carnations, bergamot, sandalwood, dried green herbs and dry earth. Bruised strawberry and old library notes showing on Day 2. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. Ive been cautiously optimistic with the 2018 vintage but I thought this showed really well. Drink now through 2033. — 8 months ago

Tom Casagrande

9.2

Surprisingly intense and complex for a Rosso! — 3 years ago

Seth Masterson

8.9

This was interesting - if served blind I would have thought it to be a French blend of Sauvignon Blanc with vermentino or rousanne - very aromatic, medium acids and a decent finish. I believe this was a local Salento wine so nice to see that they can retain aromas and acidity in such a dry mediterranean climate. — 4 years ago

Ty Clark

8.9

Fantastic — 8 years ago

Diane Platz

9.0

Earthy leather & acidity on the nose, full body mouth feel, notes of black currant & earthiness. Great with charcuterie & cheese selection from mild to medium to a young blue cheese — 10 years ago

Ilaria Ropolo

9.0

Salice Salentino DOP, Riserva 2009, 13%.
Tasted in February 2015, at "deGusto Salento" event.
— 12 years ago

Gab Floramica

9.0

Beautifully deep, vibrant, great example of Pugliese rosato and decisively Adriatic/Salentino. Love the balance between Negroamaro & Montepulciano. — 12 years ago

Turd Ferguson

9.1

Basically etna bianco but just outside the zone so an IGT wine. Intensely mineral with ripping acid. — a year ago

Allan P.

9.2

Don’t often drink rosés, but this is delicious. Wonderful fruity notes and a refreshing clean finish. First tried this while touring this lovely family-owned winery. Highly recommend! — 3 years ago

Walter Fahr

9.2

A favorite with Southern Italian food. Ripe, Lucious berry flavor. Deep ruby color — 4 years ago

Alessandro

9.1

Medium body — 4 years ago

Kate Kozma

8.9

Lovely wine. Great price. — 9 years ago

Geoff Abbott

9.3

Fun and interesting, with a beautiful old world nose. Well balanced tannins. — 10 years ago

Mark Buckley

9.3

Graticciai 2010 Red Wine from Italy @quintwines is amazing — 12 years ago

with Tristan