Via Sul

Gardunha Sul

Primeiras Gotas Corricão Tinto

Football is back! And this Nattie-adjacent Portuguese red is really nice with it! Nose is very juicy, with just-crushed mixed berries, a moist undergrowth notes, a little yeasty thing, and a spice note my wife identified as cinnamon. Fresh and juicy in the mouth. Dry and balanced. I don’t see any indication of a vintage on the labels or cork. Great value. A lot of fun to drink. — a month ago

Doug, Ray and 13 others liked this

E. Pira & Figli (Chiara Boschis)

Via Nuova Barolo Nebbiolo 2018

Mo
9.1

Concur with the WS review below, although I dropped my score one point and would add that the wine presently requires hours of natural aeration—no less than four in the bottle! We tested the use of a Vinturi, which produced unsatisfactory results. Perhaps decanting would take less time. Paired with pistachio crusted rack of lamb.

WS: 92. A fragrant and elegant red, delivering tuberose, strawberry, cherry and grassy aromas and flavors. Taut and balanced, with bright floral and red fruit notes gracing the lingering finish. Best from 2024 through 2038. 375 cases made, 150 cases imported.
— 3 months ago

Donnafugata

Sul Vulcano Etna Bianco Carricante 2011

Picked up from Eataly, had with sardine and potatoes. Light, refreshing, would be life-changing on a hot summer day. — 6 months ago

Azienda Agricola Quintodecimo

Via del Campo Falanghina 2020

One of my favourite Italian whites - this is made from the Falanghina grape which is the main grape of Campania. Harvested at full ripeness. Fermentation takes place as 70% in stainless steel and 30% in Barrique. See previous note here in April 2025. Not designed for long cellaring. Previous notes still apply. An ideal winter white wine. White flowers, herbal notes with unctuous ripe fruits on the palate. Impossible not to enjoy this. Sadly my last bottle. — 2 months ago

Doug, Somm and 19 others liked this
Ming L

Ming L

My first Falanghina was this bottling of the same vintage and I absolutely loved it. I have had several ones from other producers and slowly turned into a fan of the variety. @Bob McDonald

Cave de Amadeu

Método Tradicional Brut Rosé Blend

B&B
LOVED this one. Drier side, strong carbonation, hints strawberry dark cherry
— 5 months ago

Centopassi

Argille di Tagghia Via Nero d'Avola 2022

This Vineyard is located on land confiscated from the Mafia.
A hint of blackberries and an aroma of black pepper. A touch of minerals with balanced acidity. Taste of blackberry and a hint of coconut.
— 3 months ago

Azienda Agricola Quintodecimo

Via del Campo Irpinia Falanghina 2024

Weisse blüten, geschmeidig, leicht buttrig, pfirsich, akazie, buchsbaum, leicht mitschi. Grosser wein! — 3 months ago

Dave liked this

Donnafugata

Sul Vulcano Etna Rosso Red Blend 2020

Vintage 2020 | I liked this one very much, better than the white etna. Good structure with a steely impression in smell, bitters in aftertaste — 5 months ago

Tom, Juan and 9 others liked this

Mestres

Mas Via Cava Brut Macabeo-Xarel-lo-Parellada 2008

Rich and creamy. Could finish a bottle or two. — 10 months ago