Al Doyle

9.5

Utterly ethereal. The 2016 riserva is this year’s release and it’s borderline transcendent, the silkiest tannins, light herbal freshness, fantastic depth and structure. This little spot just in front of the Pitti Palace here in Florence is amazing too. — 12 days ago

Severn Goodwin

9.3

2016 | Chiavennasca (Nebbiolo)
Motalli Renato; Valgella, Valtellina Superiore
Lombardy; Valtellina, Italy
(92-94; Drink 2026-36)

3H decant, 🤯 — 2 months ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

Beautiful, engaging nose. Full bloom, pink & red roses, cherry hard candy, layered, soft spice, dark cherries, strawberries, raspberries, light herbal notes, hint of bubble gum.

Pretty, ripe, juicy palate. Fruits are light; raspberries, cherries, strawberries and blackberries & black raspberry hues. Wet river stone, dry limestone powder, more pronounced dark, dry tannins, dry herbs, dark spice with some heat, light, dry tobacco notes, barrel dust, bright red & pink roses, magnificent acidity with a very pleasant elegant, polished finish that lands on spice and lasts 90 seconds.

Really good value and one to pick up. — 3 months ago

Chip Habegger

9.1

Initial nose of Christmas: a faint cinnamon and potpourri. Fades into a more traditional cherry and herbal nose. Palate of cherry and red fruit with a hint of mint and other herbs. Medium, smooth tannins. Fairly light. — 7 days ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.7

Last wine for 50th. Zero memory. But great. — 2 months ago

TJ Maxwell

9.2

2006 vintage. — 2 months ago

Timothy Eustis

Wine Director, Red Lion Inn

9.2

Long finish on this. 2019. Black fruit. Tannic. I do get pomegranate. High acidity. One of my favs. — a month ago

Jerry Dixon

9.1

We had this with Dewey and Dozieie at Erb Saint in New Orleans. Excellent. — 2 months ago

Steve Anderson

9.3

Rating for night 3. Hold or give it a ton of air. — 2 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

8.9

Bright ruby red color with a moderate transparency. The nose reveals fresh and fruity aromas of berries with very clean and pleasing aromas that starts with hints of cherry, currant and strawberry followed by scents of rose and violet. In the mouth the taste is fresh and dry, denoting a wine with a light but interesting body. — 4 months ago