Italian flight (and one Rhône) from Moestue, Massolino, Aldo Conterno and more

2012 Poggiotondo Chianti Cerro del Masso:
Bright ruby. Red berries, slight herbal note and youthfull rawness to the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, easy, fruity, somewhat lean, good balance. 83

2012 Pelissero Dolcetto d'Alba:
Ruby. Dark berries, fresh and fruity, slight vanilla note on the nose. Fairly fresh acidity, high of ripe tannins, fruity but dies of a bit and leaves a tannic finish. 84

2011 J-L Chave Selection Crozes Hermitage Silène:
Deep ruby. Rich and ripe nose of dark berries. Slight mineral note and some herbs. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, then narrows in on the finish, ever so slightly sour finish. Bit short. 85

2011 Malvira Barbera d'Alba San Michele:
Deepish ruby. Tight nose, closed, dark berries and some vanilla notes in the back. Freshly bottled sample. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and pure feel, quite lively, needs time to open, bit short. 85

2011 Marchesi Alfieri Barbera d'Asti La Tota:
Deepish ruby. Vanilla, fruity, ripe and sweet dark berries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh backbone, bit orange peal bitterness in the finish, good length. 86

2011 Isole e Olena Chianti Classico:
Ruby. Some cherries, dark berries, coffee and slightly scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity even if leaner body, quite elegant, good lengrh. 87

2008 Talenti Brunello di Montalcino:
Ruby. Scented, pure red berries fruit, delicate and inviting nose, cool feel to it. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, bit lean and doesn't quite live up to the nose, fresh and clean, good length. 88

2006 Guido Guardiglia Perticia Sagrantino di Montefalco:
Ruby. Dark berries, coffee and some spices nose. Freshish acidity, high of ripe tannins, biting and firm, your lips are glued to the teeth, tannic finish. 86

2010 Vajra Barbera d'Alba Bricco delle Viole:
Ruby. Scented, floral, quite delicate nose, dark and red berries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, sweet, rich (15,5), good length. 87

2010 Aldo Conterno Barbera d'Alba Conca Tre Pile:
Ruby. Dark berries, detailed nose, some floral notes and vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and fresh if a bit lean, good length. 87

2011 Massolino Barbera d'Alba Gisep:
Ruby. Rich, fruity, dark berries, ripe and rich nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe and somewhat sweet, good length. 88

2011 Pelissero Langhe Nebbiolo:
Bright ruby. Scented, roses, cherries, delicate nose. Fresh acidity, high of ripe tannins, bit lean and narrow palate if pure feel. 87

2007 Nervi Gattinara:
Bright red. Scented, red berries, quite delicate and transparent nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, tight, red berries, good length. 88

2010 Cigliuti Barbaresco Vie Erte:
Bright ruby. Red berries, scented, some liquorice nose. Fresh acidity, high of ripe tannins, lean, tight, firm even, red berries and cool feel, good length. 88

2008 Brovia Barolo:
Ruby. Red berries, anise, cherries and scented nose, delicate. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, bit lean palate, fruity, bit tight and firm, good length. 89

2006 Massolino Barolo:
(Magnum) Bright ruby. Scented, vanilla, red berries, tight nose, woody. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rich, ripe, slightly sweet and some alcohol notes, good length. 89

2009 Cigliuti Barbaresco Serraboella:
Bright ruby. Scented, detailed, red berries, floral, anise, lovely nose. Fresh acidity, high of ripe tannins, fruity, cherries, anise, cigar touch, slightly warm finish. 90

2008 Aldo Conterno Barolo:
Ruby. Scented, red berries and cherries, liquorice, tar and roses nose, lovely. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, refreshing and almost dancing, lively, long finish. 91

2009 Massolino Barolo Parafada:
Bright ruby. Red berries, vanilla, liquorice and slightly scented nose. Ripe. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, sweet fruit, ripe, sweet blueberries finish, bit warm. 89

2007 Massolino Barolo Vigna Rionda Riserva:
Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, anise, figs, cherries and letaher notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, sweet fruits, ripe morellos, anise, long finish, bit warm and slightly bitter. 90