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WA 90
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90 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "[$40 list] The 2008 Gattinara caresses the palate with sweet red cherries, herbs, tobacco and anise, all in a medium-bodied style that is highly appealing. There is plenty of 2008 vibrancy and freshness in the glass. This is a terrific showing from Antoniolo, and a great introduction to Gattinara. The 2008 is also unusually polished for this wine. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2018. (Oct 2012)"
Two Glasses, Gambero Rosso: "For the last 15 years, Alberto Antoniolo has been the tireless creator of distinctive Gattinaras that have breathed new life not only into this designation but also the entire wine production of the area... The merit of their success, which crowned work begun in 1948, lies clearly in their search for perfection in every label, but they are greatly helped by their vineyards, some of the best in the entire area... (2013)"
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Producer notes: "A selection from our oldest vineyards (over 50 years of age), 'U Baccan' ('the boss' in our dialect) shows the potential of the Pigato grapes to create a wine of great personality and ageworthiness. Intense yellow hay color with golden reflections. Complex and elegant nose with aromas of herbs (sage, thyme), ripe yellow pulp fruits (peaches, apricots, grapefruit skin), and linden honey with notes of silicon. In the mouth it is full, balsamic with adequate acidity and minerality that accentuates with age. Suggested pairings: Structured fish dishes, crustaceans, tuna, stockfish, rabbit and white meats."
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$26.95
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Producer notes: "Intense yellow hay color with green reflections. Broad aromas, including fruits (yellow peach, apricot, cedar skin) aromatic herbs from the Mediterranean (sage, thyme, pine tree resin), elegant minerality. Full-bodied and fresh, with a light note of sour almond. Suggested pairings: fish dishes with aromatic herbs, pesto sauce, fish and vegetable ravioli, rabbit."
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Producer notes: "Born from a project dedicated to the rediscovery of the Granaccia grape variety, a noble Ligurian variety resembling Grenache and cultivated together with small quantities of Syrah and Barbera. The 'Pulin' ('last born' in the local dialect) is a structured red wine with good aging capability and with strong Mediterranean characteristics. Intense red cherry color, elegant and complex aromas of candied red fruits, corbezzolo (Arbutus unedo), and tamarind marmalade, and sweet spice. Broad in the mouth, persistent with round and silky tannins. Suggested Pairings: goat and beans (typical dish of Western Liguria), meat ravioli, lamb, duck, stewed or roasted meats. With aging it is fit to be paired with seasoned cheeses."
Two Glasses, Gambero Rosso (2013).
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WS 92
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92 points Wine Spectator: "[$34 list] The dense, racy flavors of raspberry ganache are finely textured, with tobacco and pleasant herbal undertones. Powerful yet graceful, in need of decanting or short-term cellaring. Best from 2014 through 2020. (4/30/13)"
Producer notes: "A modern blend made primarily from the Carignano grape. First released in the 2002 vintage. Matured 18 months in French barrels and 6 months in bottle. Deep ruby in color, the wine offers intense aromas and flavors of black fruit, dry herbs and spice. It is full-bodied with a velvety texture and balanced tannins, ending in a lengthy, elegant finish."
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WA 89
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89 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "[$29 list] The 2005 Alghero Tanca Farra (50% Cannonau, 50% Cabernet Sauvignon) emerges from the glass with an enticing, delicate bouquet of sweet herbs, spices and wild flowers. This is a beautiful, if somewhat understated, Tanca Farra with gorgeous delineation in its fruit and outstanding overall balance. Sweet tobacco and licorice add further dimensions of complexity on the finish. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2015. (Jun 2010)"
Two Glasses, Gambero Rosso: "It is not always true that you can't combine serious numbers with high quality and excellent results. Look at the work of Sella & Mosca, the long-standing Alghero estate that is now part of the Campari empire... The broad range of wines... always offers excellent value for money... Alghero Tanca Farrà [is] a beautifully typed floral mix of cannonau and cabernet. (2010)"
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W&S 93
Italy
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93 points and 'Top 100 Wines of 2012,' Wine & Spirits: "[$34 list] If you’ve ever found yourself drawn to the scent of your neighbor’s grill when a steak sizzles over the coals, open this wine and tell me if it doesn’t have a similar appetite-inducing appeal. Grown in granitic soils and vinified without oak, it’s lean, the succulent red fruit essence hinting at beach rose, blackberries and underbrush, with the sort of spices usually reserved for a meat rub. This is delicious, a summer red to share with your next grilled steak. (Jun 2012)"
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