Planeta, Nitardi, Col d'Orcia, Chiarlo and more

2012 Planeta Carricante:
Pale lemon yellow. Honey melon and some volcanic minerals. Fresh acidity, fruity, fairly lively, Rieslingish palate, good length. 87

2012 Planeta Cometa:
Towards golden. Rich, sweaty shirt, tight, yellow fruits behind. Freshish acidity, fruity, ripe, fairly fresh apalte, bit yellow fruity and citrusy. 86

2012 Cantagallo Chianti Montalbano:
Ruby. Red berries, some anise, cherries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, clean, slight herbal notes, bit easy going. 85

2011 Col d'Orcia Rosso di Montalcino:
Bright ruby. Red berries, anise touch, morellos. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, cherries, fruity and clean, good length. 87

2011 Nittardi Chianti Classico Casanuova di Nittardi:
Deep ruby. Dark berries, fruity, morellos, scented, fairly nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, quite lively, rounded, elegant body, ever so slightly warm finish. 89

2012 Burlotto Langhe Freisa:
Ruby. Rich, fruity, scented, some spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, red berries, fresh, slightly bitter and bell peppers finish. 86

2011 Fontanabianco Barbera d'Alba:
Ruby. Dark berries, some vanilla, slightly spicy and violets nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, quite lively, refreshing, bit short. 86

2012 Giovanni Rosso Barbera d'Alba Donna Margherita:
Ruby. Dark berries, some spices, white pepper and anise nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, lively, fresher than last vintage, good length. 86

2012 Tenuta La Volta Cabutto Barbera d'Alba:
Ruby. Dark berries, violets, some vanilla and anise notes (no barrels). Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, lively, refreshing, almost mouthwatering. Long. 87

2008 Travaglini Gattinara Tre Vigne:
Ruby. Red berries, floral, scented, nuanced, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, delicate, nuanced, delicious. 88

2009 Tenuta La Volta Cabutto Barolo:
Ruby. Red berries, floral, tar, some roses, nuanced nose. Violets. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, lively, richer palate, good length. 90

2009 Michele Chiarlo Barolo Cerequio:
Bright ruby. Red berries, some orange blossoms, cherries, tar and some floral notes on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, lively, rounded and rich fruity, slightly warm finish, long. 92

2010 Filomusi Guelfi Montepulciano d'Abruzzo:
Deep ruby. Coffee, herbs, cherries and nettles nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, quite lively, fresh, red berries and cherries, good length. 87

2011 Planeta Plumbago:
Deep ruby. Fruity, rich, red berries, some white flowers high notes, slightly sweet, maybe lilies. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresh, good length. 86

2009 Planeta Santa Cecilia DOC Noto:
Ruby. Red berries, fruity, cherries, some dust and slight rubber note in the back. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, liquorice, sweet and dark fruit, good length. 87

2009 Feudi Di San Gregorio Taurasi:
Deep ruby. Scented, dark berries, slightly floral, spicy and quite nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rich first, more detailed finish, refreshing and long. 88

2008 Tenuta Cantagallo Vin Santo Riserva Millarium:
Light amber with orange hue. Rich, nuts, fruity, intense, raisins and dried fruits. Fresh acidity, fruity, intense, bit nutty and bitter first before a very fruity and graceful finish, long. 90