Joe DAscoli

9.4

Delicious. This had a lot of fruit while still maintaining depth and a bit of complexity.

Tannins were present but not too strong.

Overall very smooth — 3 days ago

Joe DAscoli

9.4

Decanted for about 2 hours. Broken cork that seemed dried out and I couldn’t get out of the bottle. Filtered the wine into the decanter.

Wine had the classic Valdicava aromas that are unique and alluring. Almost like a Sangiovese / Cabernet blend and mix of dark fruit, cocoa. I can’t describe as much as I can always recognize it.

Wine was very good. Not the best expression of this wine but solid.

— 6 days ago

Joe DAscoli

9.2

Nice wine. Had some citrus zest to it. Balance was good. Not much oak. Paired well with richer foods — 12 days ago

Joe DAscoli

9.7

Wow. Just wow

It starts off kinda like a deep and dark Rhône wine with a sweetness and kirsch like flavor but then in the palate it just explodes about 4-5 second later and there is a whole different level of expression.

Wine was best at about 1.5-2 hour decant and actually better without food. — 6 days ago

Joe DAscoli

9.6

Gorgeous.

Solid bubbles that quickly give way to toasted brioche flavors and nice rich flavor.

You can taste a bit of the dosage and sweetness at the end but it’s not overwhelming.

Really smooth and great way to start dinner — 6 days ago

Joe DAscoli

9.3

Exactly what I was looking for to pair with shrimp and zucchini. Good acidity. Good weight. A bit of vanilla but not much. — 12 days ago

Joe DAscoli

9.4

Very good. This wine was quite bubbly. — 6 days ago

Joe DAscoli

9.4

This wine was excellent. Opened up quickly in the glass and was quite smooth. — 6 days ago

Joe DAscoli

9.3

Light color. Vibrant. Soft edges.

Stone fruits.

Overall - enjoyable. — 10 days ago

Joe DAscoli

9.4

Pretty good after a few mins of air contact and paired with avocado — 14 days ago