Vinicola Forno

Romano Dal Forno

Monte Lodoletta Amarone della Valpolicella Corvina Blend 2017

Sweet tannins almost port like with very balanced tannins. 17 pct alcohol but accessible. Great but not quintarella which is still a level higher. — 25 days ago

Andrew, Peter and 2 others liked this

Vinicola Guaspari

Vista da Serra Syrah 2018

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET
9.1

Impressive cool climate #syrah from #brazil — 4 months ago

Ira, Douglas and 3 others liked this

Romano Dal Forno

Valpolicella Superiore Corvina Blend 2009

It is easy to expect an erupting volcano in one’s mouth when you see the name Dal Forno. Yes, this was a powerful wine but thanks to sufficient acid and time in the decanter the weight and intensity of the fruit was held in check. A wonderful accompaniment to the Peking Duck.. — 8 months ago

Shay, Jan and 35 others liked this

Bodegas Vinicola Real

200 Monges Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2012

Expressive nose, a bit reduced at first, then on ti ripe cherries, cocoa, liquorice , plums. Ample bodied, son of a dry and hot vintage, acidity that holds the alcohol and hood length and youth for a 2012. Remarkable, unexpected village, Albelda, must be the high land on the way to Clavijo. — 10 months ago

Romano Dal Forno

Amarone della Valpolicella Corvina Blend 2017

Very outstanding trio, bit of a shame to drink them together. 2011 amarone, 2017 la turque, 2020 cepparello — 25 days ago

Brecht, Andrew and 2 others liked this

Romano Dal Forno

Vigneto Monte Lodoletta Valpolicella Superiore Corvina Blend 2010

Very dense and black in colour. These wines always remind me of Fruit and Nut milk chocolate. The colour makes you think full bodied but it’s actually light to medium bodied. A luscious mouth filling palate with the savoury milk chocolate together with notes of raisin and date. Supple yet persistent tannins. Reminiscent of a Priorat Garnacha in some respects. — 2 months ago

Tom, Severn and 24 others liked this
Ray Vanderhoff

Ray Vanderhoff

Great Wine…… Great Vintage!

Casa Vinicola Apollonio

Salice Salentino Mani Del Sud Negroamaro Blend

Not my favorite Italian, but wasn’t bad. Slight oaky? — 10 months ago

Casa Vinicola Michele Alois

Caulino Falanghina 2021

John Howard
9.1

Interesting and delicious. Oily and salty. On the richer side. — 2 months ago

Doug, Tom and 10 others liked this

Azienda Vinicola Poggio

Archetipo Colli Tortonesi Terre di Libarna Timorasso 2021

My first Timorasso. At first a bit dainty & shy on the nose; crushed nectar pits, white flowers, some white peach & artichoke hearts. On palate very textured, like Huet Chenin, but in a parallel universe. Minerally & reserved, this feels like it could go decades more- which is my understanding it can. The aroma notes are echoed on palate, with additional quince & pale fig notes, with a very slight off dry character (overall quite dry). For about 26$ a steal— I guess it’s a hard sell, this Timarosso.. This can either run as a food wine or not, & it’s delicious. — 7 months ago

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Bob McDonald

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@Ceccherini Cristiano Cec, see my 2 notes on the Massa Timorasso - 2 vintages how he grubbed out his Cortese vines and planted Timorasso, essentially saving the latter and reviving the planting of the grape.
Ellen Clifford

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Timorasso is on my hitlist of grapes that need more attention
Ceccherini Cristiano

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@Bob McDonald in that case agree on that, when the cortese is in the wrong area take it off, but when you mention the Docg Gavi i don't think there is point. Plus who knows if the timorasso might grow well there...perhaps it could be a good recommendation 😅😅.