Banfi and Kopke tasting

Banfi Brut Metodo Tradizionale Classico
Kr 214,90
Pale lemon yellow. Light fruity nose, some yeast and yellow fruits. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, leaner, sweetish. 84

2015 Banfi La Pettegola Vermentino
Kr 169,90
Pale lemon yellow. Fruity nose, some nuts, faint thyme note nose. Fresh acidity, lemons, creamy, fruity and rounded. Ripe yellow apples. 84

2015 Banfi Centine Bianco
Kr 149,90
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, some spices, leaner nose. Fresh acidity, fresh,f ruity, apples, minerals, lighter finish. 84

2015 Banfi Rivo al Poggio (Engelen Gabriel for julesesongen)
Kr 129,90
Bright ruby. Light red fruity nose. Freshish acidity, soft tannins, soft, lean, totally without any personality. For those who doesn't really like wine. Sweetish. 79

2014 Banfi Centine Rosso
Kr 149,90
Bright ruby. Red fruits, some anise, touch of herbs nose. Fresh acidity, ripe and soft tannins, fruity if leaner, polished. 82

2014 Banfi Rosso di Montalcino
Kr 214,90
Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, light anise note and a touch of floral notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, elegant texture, good length. 87

2012 Banfi Cum Laude
Kr 239,90
Ruby. Scented, dark fruits, spices, some vanilla nose, cherries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries and spices, red fruity, good length. 89

2011 Banfi Belnero
Kr 229,90
Ruby. Scented, fruity, cassis, blueberries, some floral notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, some darker notes and anise, good length. 89

2011 Banfi Brunello di Montalcino
Kr 394,90
Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, some anise and cherries, fruity, some violets and anise. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cresh,f ruity, red berries, anise, cherries, some vanilla, long. Touch warm finish. 91

2009 Banfi Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino
Kr 499,90
Ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, vanilla, liquorice, quite intense nose, cherries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, dark berries, some spices, leather, cherries and anise finish. Long. 93

2007 Banfi Poghio all'Oro Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Kr 1099,90
Ruby, thin garnet rim. Plums, figs, cherries, anise, some spices, intense nose, some alcohol notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, rich and fruity, spices, liquorice, alcohol shows up, warm finish. Long. 93

2012 Banfi Summus
Kr 439,90
Ruby. Ripe, dark fruity nose, spices, plums, blackberries, anise, quite intense nose, some scented notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, rich, leaner palate with alcohol showing, long. 90

2015 Banfi Rosa Regale Brachetto d'Acqui
Kr 159,90
Red. Red berries, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, red berries, refreshing. 82

2012 Banfi Florus Moscadello di Montalcino
Kr 249,90
Golden. Rich yellow fruity nose, apricots. Fresh acidity, fruity, ripe, rich, apricots, intense. Lacks complexity. 85


Kopke Christmas Ruby Reserve
Kr 232,90
Ruby. Red berries, fruity, some anise and spices nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, dried fruits, ripe, dried fruits, some spices. 85

2011 Kopke LBV
Kr 265,90
Deep ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, rich and intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, fruits, some spices, ripe and rich, intense, just a wealth of fruit at this stage, long. 90

2010 Kopke Quinta de São Luiz Vintage Port
Kr 344,90
Almost black. Rich, fruity, spices, dark fruits, massive nose, intense, leaps out of the glass. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy, fruity, detailed, red berries and spices, refreshing, very elegant and pure and smooth finish, long. 95-96

2011 Kopke Vintage
Kr 436,90
Almost black. Ripe, rich, fruity nose, some anise, intense and layered, faint floral note, detailed, pure fruits, violets. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, dark berries and spices, rich and intense, long, some cherries and fruit stones, long. 95

Kopke White 10 Years Old Port
Kr 399,90
Amber. Dried fruits, some apricots and almost salty nutty note nose. Fresh acidity, dried fruits, some apricots and lemons, salty nuts note. Elegant. 88

Kopke White 30 Years Old Port
Kr 639,90
Amber. Dried fruits, raisins, dried apricots, some nuts, intense, touch of marzipan nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, nutty, salty, dried yellow fruits, some raisins and dates, elegant and nuanced, creamy finish, long. 93

2003 Kopke Colheita
Amber with ruby hue. Dried fruits, touch of caramel, nuts, detailed, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, minerals, apples and lemons, dried fruits, elegant and smooth. 91

2002 Kopke Colheita
Amber with ruby hue. Dried fruits, some red fruits, apricots, some almonds nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, elegant and nuanced, leaner, focused, elegant minerals and salty notes, long. 90

2001 Kopke Colheita
Amber, red hue. Floral, red berries notes, dried apricots, touch of chocolate and nuts nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, apricots, elegant and nuanced, smooth. 89

2000 Kopke Colheita
Deep amber. Dried fruits, some spices, some almonds and nuts, elegant. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, minerals, some salty notes and nuts, drier finish. 89

1999 Kopke Colheita
Amber, faint garnet hue. Dried fruits, some raisins, light spices note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, somewhat drier finish, good length. 89

1975 Kopke Colheita
Kr 802,90
Bottled 2016. Bright amber, golden rim. Dried fruits, some spices, apricots, sultanas, some citrus peel, touch of orange marmalade, some lemons nose, marzipan and a faint chocolate touch. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, dried fruits, elegant marzipan, dried fruits, rounded, smooth and elegant, nuanced, refreshing and long. Beautiful balance. Touch spicy finish. 95

1966 Kopke Colheita
Kr 1483,90
Bottled in 2016. Amber, golden hue. Dried fruits, some apricots, raisins, some, some marzipan, fruity and elegant, somewhat tighter. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, detailed and nuanced, some salty notes, almonds, pistachios, dried fruits, long finish. 95

1957 Kopke Colheita
Kr 1866,-
Deeper amber, golden hue. Dried fruits, some apricots, some nuts, intense, leaps out of the glass, marzipan, citrus nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, dried fruits, citrus, minerals, peach, apricots, sultanas, superb balance, very long. Stunning bottle. 96

Mini Pessac tasting

2005 Domaine de Chevalier
Ruby. Scented, red berries, some exotic notes, letaher and tobacco showing up, really elegant nose, minerals. Seductive. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, red berries, anise, leather, touch of rose hips and figs, long. 94

2001 Domaine de Chevalier
Ruby. Some figs, prunes, red berries, cassis, touch of leather and tobacco nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, leaner, elegant and nuanced, ever so slightly dry finish, still some bite to the structure, long. 93

2007 Château Smith Haut Lafitte
Ruby. Vanilla, spices, fruity, dark berries, cassis and blueberries nose, tobacco. Minerals. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded texture, charming even if still quite youthful aromas. Quite smooth texture. 92

2007 Château Haut-Bailly
Ruby. Red berries, blackberries, minerals, scented, fruity, touch of cigars, lovely nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity if leaner body and palate, elegant texture, quite intense, long. 92

2005 Château Latour-Martillac
Ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, light exotic note nose, ripe, quite intense, dark berries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, ripe, somewhat leaner fruit and intensity, long. 92

1996 Château Haut-Brion
Ruby, thin garnet rim. Scented, dark fruits, some spices, blueberries, floral, detailed nose, seductive, layered, exotic notes far back, minerals. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh,d ark and red berries, quite detailed, elegant and refined,s till structure to be polished off, relatively youthful for twenty years, long. 96

Port and Madeira tasting

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Graham's Extra Dry White
Kr 185,-
Pale golden. Some yellow fruits, light apply nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, touch of nuts, minerals, good length. 86

Graham's Six Grapes Reserve
Kr 219,90
Deep ruby. Dark fruits, blackberries and blueberries nose, rich, some chocolate. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, sweet, dark berries, elegant texture, good length. 88

2003 Smith Woodhouse LBV late release unfiltered
Kr 269,90
Deep ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, dark berries, light smoky note, blackberries, intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, intense, liquorice, long. Drink over the next ten to fifteen years. 90

1977 Gould Campbell Vintage Port
Magnum. Bottled 1979. Ruby. Red berries, some cherries, light chocolate note nose, almost a touch floral. Fresh acidity, few tannins, bright red fruits, some dark chocolate, smooth texture, long. 92

1985 Warre's Vintage
Kr 890,-
Ruby with garnet rim. Some red berries, some chocolate, minty notes, detailed, bit more subdued nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins polishing off, dark fruits, some chocolate and mint again, light bitter note, long. 91

1991 Graham's Vintage
Ruby. Blackberries, mulberries, some chocolate, spices, dark fruits nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, some spices, blackberries, elegant balance and body, long. 93

2000 Gould Campbell Vintage
Kr 450,-
Ruby. Dark berries, fruity, some spices and anise, faint almost tobacco like note and starting figs. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, almost playful, delicate and fresh acidity, lovely fruit, long. 93

2000 Smith Woodhouse Vintage
Kr 450,-
Ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, mint, starting figs nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruits, some spices, elegant texture, detailed, long. 92

2003 Dow's Vintage
Kr 669,-
Deep ruby. Spices, blackberries, liquorice, rich and intense nose, ripe. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruits, some spices, intense and juicy, structure, long and sweet finish. 94

2004 Dow's Quinta do Bomfim Vintage
Kr 185,- halvflaske
Deep ruby. Dark fruits, ripe blackberries, blueberries, some liquorice, very fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins,d ark berries and mint palate, some chocolate, rich yet lovely balance, long. 94

2007 Smith Woodhouse Vintage
Kr 450,-
Deep ruby. Dark fruits, some spicy notes, blackberries, fruity, bit tight nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, dark berries, intense, juicy, even so bit tight and introvert, needs a few years cellaring still. 94

2012 Quinta do Vesuvio Vintage
Kr 525,-
9000 bottles made. Towards black. Dark fruits, some spices, blackberries, intense nose, layered, deep. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruits, juicy, intense, rich, balanced, long. 94

2013 Quinta do Vesuvio Vintage
Kr 545,-
9000 bottles made. Towards black. Dark fruits, ripe, fruity, intense, blackberries and blueberries, intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark berries, fruity, juicy, sweet, intense, long finish, firm. 95

Madeira

Cossart Gordon 5 Years Old Verdelho
Kr 109,90
Pale golden. Light nutty note, some dried fruits. Fresh acidity, ripe notes, some dried fruits, quite fresh. 84

Cossart Gordon 5 Years Old Malmsey
Kr 139,90
Gold with amber rim. Some nutty notes, raisins and touch of caramel nose. Fresh acidity, leaner palate, quite fresh and somewhat sweet 84

Blandy's 10 Years Old Sercial
Kr 245,-
Pale amber. Some dried fruits, raisins and some nuts, lighter nose. Fresh acidity. Fresh, minerals, light smoky and nutty note, good length. 87

Blandy's 10 Years Old Bual
Kr 245,-
Amber, golden rim. Some dried fruits, light apricots and raisins nose. Fresh acidity, sweet fruity palate, leaner body but fairly intense, good length. 88

1975 Cossart Gordon Verdelho Vintage
Kr 1499,-
Amber with yellow green rim. Some nuts, dried fruits, almost smoky notes, some raisins, give it air to open. Fresh acidity, fruity, detailed, rich, intense, leaner palate body wise but intense and almost smoky. Long finish. 91

1969 Blandy's Bual Vintage
Kr 1945,-
Amber, green hue. Intense nose, some dried fruits, raisins, dried apricots, layered nose. Fresh acidity, ripe, fruity, dried fruits, playful, refreshing, intense, lively, detailed, very long. 94

Borgogno Barolo Chinato
Kr 365,- 0,5 liter
Garnet with golden rim. Spices, some cherries, mint, eucalyptus, cinnamon, medicinal, kinin, layered. Fresh acidity, bitter kinin, some fruits, lots of herbs and medicinal, long. 90

Januarnyhetene fra Optimum Wines

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Vina La Rosa Sparkling Brut
Kr 129,90
Watery lemon yellow, small bubbles. Light fruity nose. Light sweet body, lean. 77

Bouillot Cremant de Bourgogne Perle de Vigne NV
Kr 150,-
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, some creamy notes and brioche. 84

2014 J. Moreau Petit Chablis
Kr 539,90 (BIB)
Pale lemon yellow. Light fruity nose. Fresh acidity, light, fresh and towards crisp. 79

2014 J. Moreau Chablis
Kr 179,90
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, some lemons, fruity if lean. Fresh acidity, fruity, leaner, minerals, fresh. 85

2014 J. Moreau Saint-Bris
Kr 134,90
Pale lemon yellow. Some grapefruits and cats pee nose. Fresh acidity, rounded and fruity, leaner. Easy going. 81

2014 La Palma Merlot
Kr 109,90
Ruby. Light fruity, thin wine. 77

2013 Lab Reserva
Kr 399,90 (BIB)
Ruby. Dark fruits, spices. Rounded and sweet. 77

2010 Carpineto Chianti Classico Riserva
Kr 199,90
Ruby. Cherries, anise, some leather and tobacco nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, spices, dark berries, bit light palate. 86

2011 Marques de Murrieta
Kr 189,90
Ruby. Dark fruits, blueberries, some spices and anise. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, dark berries, some spices, good length. 88

2011 Dalmau
Kr 499,90
Ruby. Dark fruits, some liquorice, fruity, intense, liquorice, chocolate and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, some spices, long, quite rich and juicy. 91

2007 Marques de Murrieta Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial
Kr 650,-
Ruby. Dark berries, some spices, fruity nose, vanilla, quite intense, fuller nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate than nose suggests, vanilla, some spices, creamy, dark fruits, long. 90

07 Issan

2007 Château d'Issan
Ruby. Surprisingly woody nose at first, den some sour cherries, light anise, blueberries and violets nose, not too intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, cassis, some coffee notes and a slight bitterness, bit lean. 89

Two 2007's from J. M. Boillot

2007 J.M.Boilliot Bâtard-Montrachet
Pale lemon yellow. Citrus, minerals, detailed nose, some minerals, somewhat tight, orange blossoms, apples, faint smoky note nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, detailed, nuanced, ripe notes and fresher green apples, touch of grapefruits, lemons, smoky notes and faint peaches touch, long. 95

2007 J.M.Boiliot Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Sous Le Puits
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, light citrus, some floral notes, faint butter note, maybe a slight botrytis note, something unfocused about it. Fresh acidity, elegant minerals and structure, lighter fruit but quite intense flavours, fresh and delicate, long. 90

A few from Doisy Daëne and de Malle

2014 Doisy Daëne Sec
Watery lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, light lime and lemons nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh, playful. Almost vibrant, mouthwatering, good length. 100% Sauvignon Blanc on limestone. 89

2010 Château Doisy Daëne
SEP 15 Pale golden. Apricots, fruity, light honey touch, some vanilla, quite intense and detailed nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, pineapples and apricots, intense and detailed, quite focused, long. 95

2005 Château Doisy Daëne
Pale golden. Apricots, fruity, intense, ripe and elegant nose, still youthful. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh and detailed, playful, elegant, rich and long. 95

2007 L'Extravagant de Doisy Daëne
SEP 15 Golden. Apricots, fruity, pineapples, ripe nose, intense and layered. Fresh acidity, ripe, fruity and intense, detailed and rich, mouthwatering, very long. 96

2004 L'Extravagant de Doisy Daëne
SEP 15 Golden. Rich, apricots, vanilla, intense, layered and complex nose, pure. Fresh acidity, layered and complex palate, creamy, detailed, candied orange, rich and playful, intense and fruity, very long. 96

2012 Château de Malle
JUN 15 Pale golden. Apples, pineapples, fruity nose, some vanilla. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, leaner, could be more complex, good length. 87

2009 Château de Malle
JUN 15 Pale golden. Fruity, scented, elegant, detailed nose, apricots and pineapples. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, rounded, playful and long. 90

2005 Château de Malle
JUN 15 Pale golden. Apricots, pineapples, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, ripe, apricots and pineapples, rounded, some cinnamon and apples, light bitter note in the long finish. 91

Tenuta Sette Ponti and Orma tasting

Tasted from Riedel Vinum Riesling

2011 Orma CS M CF
Kr 495,-
Deepish ruby. Dark red berries, rich, intense, fruity, leather, chocolate, blueberries, light floral note towards violets far back. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich, fruity, lively, rounded, intense, dark berries, some red berries sweetness and liveliness in there, long. 93

2010 Orma
Deepish ruby. Dark fruits, intense, blackberries, some vanilla, some spices, nothing jumps out, just hints of it, layered and detailed. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, rich, intense, layered, manages to be playful and fairly lively, dark chocolate and coffee finish, long. Holds fifteen percent remarkably well. 94

2009 Orma
Ruby. Coffee, dark fruits, some blueberry jam, blackberries, vanilla and spices, intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, intense, ripe, rounded, rich and fairly detailed, warm finish that the fruit nearly manages to hide (15%). Long. 93

2007 Orma
Deep ruby. Coffee, chocolate, dark fruits, intense, liquorice, vanilla and spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, rich, intense, chocolate and dark fruits, long finish. 92

2011 Tenuta Sette Ponti Oreno M, CS, PV, før 2009 også S men ikke PV
Kr 475,-
Ruby. Ripe, rich nose, red berries, blue- and blackberries nose, scented, light floral note, elegant, some vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, rich, sweet, quite big with freshness to back it up, fruity, some alcohol warmth in the finish, long. 92

2010 Tenuta Sette Ponti Oreno
Ruby. Dark fruits, spices, rich, intense, leather and chocolate underneath. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, intense, structured with fine grained tannins, rich and long finish. 93

2009 Tenuta Sette Ponti Oreno
Ruby. Dark fruits, chocolate, light cardamom note, blue- and blackberries, vanilla, spices but also a faint graphite minerality far back. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, sweet dark fruits, fairly lively, long finish. Somewhat warm. 92

2007 Tenuta Sette Ponti Oreno
Deep ruby. Dark fruits, jammy, chocolate, rich, alcohol shows on the nose, some dry notes towards wood and dry leafy notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, intense, fruity, rich, spices, coffee, fruity, rounded and spicy before drier finish. Bit warm. 91


2013 Tenuta Sette Ponti Crognolo 90 S 10 M
Ruby. Dark fruits, some floral notes, intense and rich nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, rounded, some ripe morellos, sweet blackberries and anise, good length. 89

2010 Tenuta Sette Ponti Crognolo
Ruby. Dark fruits, some vanilla, blueberries, light floral note nose, morellos, elegant and layered. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, rounded, quite elegant, rich and long. 90

2008 Tenuta Sette Ponti Crognolo
Ruby. Dark fruits, jammy cassis and plums nose, light scented nose.fresh acidity, cherries, anise, leather notes, dark fruits, morellos palate, good length. Somewhat woody finish. 88

Strøm/ Best Buys sommernyheter

2013 Christian Binner Riesling
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, pear peel, lemons, lighter nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, apples and pears palate. 83

2014 Empiria Bardolino Chiaretto Rosé
Pale red. Fruity, red berries, lightly floral nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh. 82

2014 Raffinato Governo All'Uso Toscana
Ruby. Fruity, dark berries. Fruity, ripe and somewhat sweet, easy going. 78

2007 Francis Boulard Les Rachais Brut Nature
Towards lemon yellow, small bubbles. Fruity nose, apples, minerals, nuts, almost spicy and smoky. Fresh acidity, fruity, intense, detailed, playful, creamy, long. 90

2009 Francois Boulard Les Murgiers Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Fruity, apples, pears, light peach touch far back, minerals and plaster. Fresh acidity, rounded mousse, smooth and elegant, some will find it too smooth. 89

2014 Domaine Ott Côte de Provence Rosé
Watery pink. Light fruity nose and light fruity palate, well balanced. 80

2013 André Brunel Côtes du Rhône
Deep ruby. Dark fruits and spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripetannins, fruity, rounded, some rubber, good length. 85

2012 Luke Lambert Yarra Valley Chardonnay
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fruity, spices, some honey melon. Fresh acidity, fruity, apples and lemons, fresh, lively and smooth. 88

Never heard of Lessona or Bramaterra? Time to discover!

Discovering the regions of Lessona, Bramaterra and Costa della Seisa last week has been quite an experience. Lovely wines, lovely area, lots of passion amongst the producers and seemingly lots of potential in the vineyards. Young vines nearly all over the region makes the quality quite surprising. The wines from these DOCs was famous a hundred and some years ago. They border on Gattinara and continue over to Biella in the north of Piemonte. Production is still small but increasing, but my guess is that these wines will have a renaissance similar to Jura or Beaujolais Cru’s over the next decade or two.Above is Villa Era.

2011 Maria Chiara Reda Cajanto
Bright ruby. Some bramble, raspberries, slight anise note, lightly scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, somewhat rustic, fruity, slightly tight, good length. 86

2010 Maria Chiara Reda Castella di Montecavallo
Bright ruby. Scented, deeper nose, liquorice, bramble, leather, some vanilla, fairly intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, liquorice, cherries, stone of stone fruit, intense finish, leaner and fairly tight. Good length. 89

2014 Maria Chiara Reda Kylix Rosato
Pale red. Light nose of red berries, slight rose note and faint liquorice touch. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively, fresh, sweet ripe red berries, candied apples, good length. Lovely rosé. 84

2012 Villa Era
700 bottles made. Bright ruby. Scented, elegant red berries nose, raspberries, pure nose, delicate. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, refreshing, tight, somewhat hollow mid palate, tight finish. It opens up. With air, getting more scented and floral. 88

2010 Pietro Cassina Rèra Russa Vespolina
Bright ruby. Fruity, leaner, fresh, liquorice, scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, fresh, fruity, on the lean side. 85

2010 Pietro Cassina Lessona Ciuèt
Bright ruby. Scented, dark fruits, morellos, liquorice, elegant nose, fruity. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins. Fruity, rounded, fresh, fairly intense, liquorice, elegant, smoother texture, long. 91

2010 Pietro Cassina Lessona Tanzo
Bright ruby. Scented, dark, fruits, intense, liquorice, bramble, cherries, light herbal note far back. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, rounded, intense, slight rustic note, cherries and liquorice, long. 92

2009 Tenute Sella Lessona
Bright ruby. Red berries, light liquorice nose, fairly charming nose. Raspberries and candied apples. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, leaner, firm and tight, good length. 86

2010 Tenute Sella Bramaterra
Bright ruby. Freshly cut nettles, dark fruits and liquorice nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, fairly fruity but also a somewhat rustic structure. 87

2007 Tenute Sella Lessona San Sebastiano allo Zoppo
Bright ruby. Scented, anise, figs, roses, detailed nose, cherries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, structured, somewhat rustic, slightly hollow mid palate before a wider finish with loads of bramble and liquorice, long. 90

2007 Tenute Sella Bramaterra I Porfidi
Bright ruby. Some coffee, liquorice, tighter and firmer nose, almost mineral note beneath. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, fruity, rustic texture, long and firm. 90

2008 Tenute Sella Lessona Quintino Sella
Bright ruby. Dark fruits, bramble, liquorice, some vanilla, spices far back. Tight. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, playful, intense, raspberries, cherries, anise, structured, almost juicy behind the slightly rustic, long. 92

2014 Tenute Sella Majoli Rosato
Pale pink. Red berries nose, fresh. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, lively, almost kemony finish. 82

(2013) Castello di Castellendo Centovigne Rosso della Motta Vecchie Vigne
6000 bottles made. Bright ruby. Raspberries, fruity, elegant nose, light floral note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, lively, elegant. Young vines. 86

2010 Castello di Castellendo Centovigne il Centovigne
7000 bottles made. Bright ruby. Anise, some herbs, dark fruits nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, bit hollow, fresh and lively, bit herbal. Age of vines are 15 and 18 years. 83

2010 Castello di Castellendo Centovigne Castellengo Nebbiolo
4000 bottles made. Bright ruby. Scented, liquorice, bramble, raspberries, anise, light roses nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, fruity, intense, playful, juicy and lovely balance. 90

2011 Sperino Uvaggio
Ca 20000 bottles made. Bright ruby. Intense, anise, dark fruits and berries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and lively, refreshing red berries, light herbal note and anise, detailed. 89

2010 Sperino Lessona
Ca 6000 bottles made. Bright ruby. Scented, dark and red fruits, anise, elegant nose, detailed. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, structured, bit tight, red berries, fresh and long. 90

2009 Sperino 'L Franc
Ca 1000 bottles made. Ruby. Bell peppers, scented, cassis nose, some violets. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, leaner, fresh, some nettles and blueberries, good length. 88

2012 Clerico Massimo Ca' du Leria
2000 bottles made. Deepish ruby. Dark fruits, light floral note anise. Quite elegant. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy, somewhat fuller bodied, fresh. 87

2012 Clerico Massimo Spanna
5000 bottles made. Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, some liquorice nose, lightly floral. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, elegant. 86

2009 Clerico Massimo Lessona
5000 bottles made. Bright ruby. Scented, violets, cherries, morellos, raspberries, anise, layered, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries palate, lively, fresh and elegant. 89

2014 La Prevostura Corinna Rosato
3500 bottles made. Pale red. Light red fruity and citrus nose. Fresh acidity, some red berries, light citrus, playful. 82

2010 La Prevostura Muntacc
3000 bottles made. Bright ruby. Red berries, elegant nose, lightly scented and lightly floral. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, structured, red berries and anise, good length. 86

2011 La Prevostura Bramaterra
3500 bottles made. Bright ruby. Scented, some mint, detailed nose, Christmas spices and red berries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, structured, bit rustic, dark fruits and liquorice, good length. 88

2010 La Prevostura Lessona
4000 bottles made. Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, anise, faint light minerality far behind. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, leaner, quite playful, elegant, lively, good length. 89

2011 Noah Bramaterra
Bright ruby. Cooked fruits, anise, warm nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, sweet, cooked nettles and jammy, lacks nuances and freshness. 84

Dinner at Santuario di Oropa

2009 La Prevostura Lessona alle er magnum
Magnum. Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, light anise note, delicate nose. Liquorice. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, elegant, rounded, smooth, good length. 88

2006 Sperino Lessona
Towards ruby. Violets, cherries, raspberries, bramble, liquorice, bit fuller and somewhat more layered nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, red berries, cherries, structured, lacks a bit on the mid palate compared to 2010, elegant. 87

2004 Sperino L'Franc
1000 bottles made. Ruby. Cassis, bell peppers, anise, some vanilla, delicate nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, quite smooth texture, elegant, nuanced, fresh, fine texture, almost silky, long almost red fruity finish. Playful. 91

2011 Noah Coste della Sesia Croatina
Bright ruby. Estragon, red berries, anise, scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, soft, fresh and fruity, little bit richer, fairly elegant.  88

2013 Pietro Cassina Rosa Rosarum
Pale red. Some herbs and red berries. Fresh acidity, leaner, fresh, some herbs, red berries and citrus. 81

2009 Castello di Castellendo Centovigne il Centovigne
Bright ruby. Red berries, some liquorice and herbs nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity but a bit hollow mid palate. 84

2008 Maria Reda Aralcader Vino Rosso da Uve Stramature
About 300 bottles made, the years that it is made. Ruby. Intense liquorice, tar, some roses, cherries, up front nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, bitter, intense, sweet cherries, intense, almost bitter liquorice, rich and fruity but also firm texture. Sort of an Amarone made from Nebbiolo, normally not my sort of wine, but long. 93

2009 Maria Reda Castello di Montecavallo
Ruby. Cherries, liquorice, dark fruits, more intense and deeper than the '10, but not as refined. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, cherries, quite fresh and elegant, good length. 88

2009 Rionda
Ca. 700 bottles. It couldn't be called Villa Era as it wasn't DOC at this time. Pale ruby. Some liquorice, cherries and cherry stones nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, fresh but could have more fruit. One of the first vintages after restoring the vineyards in 2006/2007. 86