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

6 From Vincent Girardin

2014 Vincent Girardin Chassagne-Montrachet VV rouge
APR 16 Bright ruby. Fresh red berries nose, spices, leaner, touch herbal nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, again leaner and a touch herbal, good length. 87

2013 Vincent Girardin Meursault 1er Cru Les Perrieres
APR 16 Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, floral, roses, tight nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, minerals, flint, lemons and apples, long. 95

2013 Vincent Girardin Puligny-Montrachet VV
NOV 15 pale lemon yellow. Apples, citrus, minerals, lighter butter note nose. Fresh acidity, intense, fruity, detailed, lively, creamy, long. 90

2011 Vincent Girardin Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Referts
FEB 16 Pale lemon yellow. Apples, citrus, minerals and lemons nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, lively, nuanced, quite filigree, detailed and long. 93

2011 Vincent Girardin Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Clos du Cailleret
FEB 16 Pale lemon yellow. Apples, citrus, vanilla, minerals, citrus, light butter note nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, rounded, lively, apples, minerals, plaster and lemons, long. 93

2010 Vincent Girardin Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Referts
APR 16 Pale lemon yellow. Apples, smoky note, lemons and vanilla nose, minerals. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, apples and lemons, smoky, long. 94

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Chateau de l'Aubrade
Kr 373,20 BIB

Pale lemon yellow. Light apples and peach note nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, elegant, light, lean. 76

2015 Montrose Rosé
Kr 112,90 (BIB kr 409,90)
Watery pink. Light floral and light fruity nose. Light palate, fresh, easy going. Thinner from the box. 77 (76)

2014 Château Le Grand Housteau
Kr 125,-
Ruby. Some cassis and red berries, light floral note, light nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lean palate, some vanilla and dark fruits. 82

2011 Château Haut-Goujon
Kr 235,-
Ruby. Light scented nose, some lilies, fruity, blueberries and vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate and body, some herbs and cassis, fresh. 85

2012 Domaine la Bastide Syrah
Kr 125,-
Ruby. Some spices, red and darker fruits nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, some spices. Lean. 81

Cocoon Zinfandel Grande Reserve
Kr 129,90 (BIB 399,90)
Ruby. Spices and sweet liquorice. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, sweet, fruity, anise. 78

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2015 The Crossings Sauvignon Blanc
Kr 439,90 (BIB)
Pale lemon yellow. Gooseberries and nettles nose. Fresh acidity, fruity and rounded. 78

2015 La Posada Fairtrade Bio Malbec
Kr 139,90
Ruby. Red fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, bit sweet. 78

2015 Hagelsberg Merlot
Kr 109,90
Ruby. Fruity, dark berries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe. 79

2014 Andrea Oberto Dolcetto d'Alba
Kr 149,90
Ruby. Fruity, dark berries, plums. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy and fruity. 83

2014 Andrea Oberto Barbera d'Alba
Kr 149,90
Ruby. Dark fruits and mushrooms nose, some anise. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity if leaner, anise finish. 83

2011 Andrea Oberto Barolo
Kr 319,90
Bright ruby. Tar, some roses, some cherries, lighter but quite elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, red fruits, leaner finish. 87

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2013 Amalia Langhe Rossese Bianco
Kr 250,- TU
Pale lemon yellow. Light nose, some apples, light floral and almost nutty note nose, some vanilla. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, apples, leaner, some faint citrus notes. 86

2014 Begude Chardonnay Etoile
Kr 220,-
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, some yellow fruits, vanilla, faint citrus. Fresh acidity, fruity, ripe, elegant fruit, towards creamy finish. 87

2014 Geil Sabrura Riesling
Kr 149,90
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, light citrus, light nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded,f resh. 83

2013 Begude Pinot Noir Esprit
Kr 244,-
Bright ruby. Red berries, some anise, light vanilla note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, fruity but a bit thin. 85

2012 Crochet Sancerre Pinot Noir
Kr 250,-
Ruby. Some herbs, red berries, raspberries, tight. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy with herbal notes kicking in, a bit all over the place at the moment. 85-87

2013 Amalia Dolcetto d'Alba
Kr 210,- TU
Ruby. Red berries, some spices and chocolate nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, some spices. 86

2013 Amalia Barbera d'Alba
Kr 220,- TU
Bright ruby, fruity, some bright red fruits, bit dirty note in the back. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, somewhat hollow even if bright fruit. 85

2013 Amalia Barbera d'Alba Superiore
Kr 298,- TU
Ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, red berries, scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy, fruity, dark and red berries, elegant. 88

2011 Amalia Barolo
Kr 379,- TU
Bright ruby. Tar and roses, fruity nose, cherries, elegant, scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, some darker notes makes it less pure than nose suggests. 88

2009 Amalia Barolo
Kr 375,- TU
Bright ruby, darkf ruits, anise, red berries and cherries, touch VA? Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, red berries, brighter feel to it. 89

2010 Amalia Barolo Le Coste di Monforte
Kr 575,- TU
Bright ruby. Scented, roses, fruity, quite intense nose, liquorice and cherries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins,f resh, fruity, lively, rounded before fresher finish. 90

2012 La Gironda La Gena Barbera d'Asti
Kr 175,-
Ruby. Red berries, some chocolate and blueberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lighter palate, leaner, fresh. 85

2010 Château Les Grands Marechaux
Kr 250,-
Ruby. Red berries, some cassis, blueberries and light floral note. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, rounded, bit warm finish. 86

2010 Château Saint-Pierre de Corbian
Kr 350,-
8000 bottles made. Neighbour of Montrose in Saint-Estephe. Ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, cassis, touch of herbs, needs massive air. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, cassis, red berries, quite rounded, good length. 89

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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

3 From Pichon Comtesse de Lalande

2011 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande78 CS, 8M 12 CF 2 PV Ruby. Scented, elegant, dark fruits, some faint floral notes, lovely nose allready, fairly open. Detailed. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, dark berries, cassis, somewhat firm, fresh, long. Needs quite some time, wait ten years or more. 94

2005 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
64cs 29 m 6 cf 1 pv Ruby. Intense nose, fruity, ripe, starting cedar, fruity, faint tobacco note, cassis and blueberries. Nose is getting beautiful now. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, lively and rounded, starting to get smoother but there is structure behind for a long life ahead, and fruit to back it up, long. 95

2002 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
51cs 35 m 9cf 6pv Ruby. Scented, dark fruits, some cedar, and light tobacco, nose getting lovely at the moment. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, ripe, quite elegant, lovely balance, somewhat rough on the edges to be picky, mainly because the fruit doesn't quite carry it. But very charming. 90

Tertre Roteboeuf and Roc de Cambes

2014 Château Tertre RoteboeufRuby. Dark fruits, some spicy notes, vanilla, chocolate, quite intense and open. Some red berries, detailed. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, juicy, ripe, intense, dark berries and touch of red fruits, anise and spices, long and quite intense finish, detailed. 96

2014 Roc de Cambes
Ruby. Tight now, dark fruits, some vanilla, bit reductive almost. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, juicy, dark berries, some woody notes or rather some fruit stone notes, long, somewhat edgy finish for Roc de Cambes, needs time. 93

2011 Tertre Roteboeuf
Deep ruby. Spices, dark berries, fruity nose, elegant and layered, rich and powefull at the same time. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, intense, rich and fruity, juicy, ripe, layered, dark berries, spices and vanilla. Give it twenty years in the cellar. 95

2008 Roc de Cambes
Ruby. Dark fruits, scented, elegant nose, some blueberries and spices, elegant nose, opening up. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, ripe yet some elegant red berries notes, dark fruits, subtle yet quite intense, long. Lovely. 94

1997 Château Tertre Roteboeuf
Ruby, thin garnet rim. Scented, dark berries, red fruits, starting figs, detailed, elegant nose, some anise, a light floral note nose. Light tobacco note, some sous bois. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and elegant palate, detailed and nuanced, red berries, some leather notes, figs and dark fruits, leaner finish, very elegant, long. Sensual. 95

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

Château de Myrat vertical

2013 Château de Myrat
Pale golden. Apples, pineapples, fruity, apricots, some vanilla and peach. Fresh acidity, elegant, lively, somewhat leaner, slight bitter note, peach and apricots palate, long finish. 92

2011 Château de Myrat
Towards golden. Apricots, pineapples and vanilla nose, somewhat tight nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, lively, apples and apricots, quite elegant, refreshing finish, long. 93

2010 Château de Myrat
Pale golden. Apricots, peach and pineapples nose, touch of vanilla, fruitier. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, elegant, apricots, slight caramelised apples touch, long. 92

2009 Château de Myrat
Pale golden. Apricots, peach, light creme brûlée and caramel note nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, somewhat leaner, long and slightly bitter finish. 91

2006 Château de Myrat
Golden, light amber hue. Creme brûlée, some grille pineapples, light spicy note nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, ripe, some mocha, caramel, somewhat bitter, long finish. 91

2004 Château de Myrat
Pale amber. Some mushroom notes, some apricots, vanilla, lighter nose. Fresh acidity, leaner, quite bitter, fruity, some intensity here, lemony finish. 88

2002 Château de Myrat
Golden. Some apricots, pineapples and light vanilla note nose, fruity if leaner. Fresh acidity, elegant, fresh and fruity, somewhat lean but the elegance and balance of it makes it quite enjoyable. 89

2001 Château de Myrat
Pale amber. Some caramel, dried apricots, some raisins, fruity nose, fairly intense yet leaner. Fresh acidity, raisins, botrytis, some dried apricots, caramel, long finish. Somewhat bitter finish. 92

1997 Château de Myrat
Pale amber. Caramel, some dried fruits, light mushroom note. Not the most complex but fairly intense. (Made from 9 years old vines). Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded if leaner, good balance but not the most complex and concentrated, some apricots and raisins, good length. 89

2011 Ch Cantegril

2011 Château Cantegril
Pale golden. apricots, apples, fruity nose, touch of vanilla and cinnamon.Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh, elegant, lively, good length. 89

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

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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