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

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 Sommelier

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2014 Le Brand Ballon Sauvignon Blanc
Kr 127,-

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, some lime and cats pee. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, rounded, easy going. 81

2013 Goisot Irancy Les Mazolets
Kr 299,-
2400 bottles made. Ruby. Red berries, light herbal note nose, touch of spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, light palate, some herbs, fresh, leaner finish. North facing vineyards probably explain it's leanness. Biodynamic. 85

Januarnyhetene fra Brand Wine Estates

Brand Wine Estates

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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

Januarnyhetene fra Momentum Wines

Momentum Wines

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2014 Portuga
Kr 96,90
Ruby. Red berries and anise. Freshish acidity, light and soft. 78

2014 Bons-Ventos
Kr 103,90
Ruby. Fruity nose. Fruity, easy going, sweet. 77

2013 Santa Sofia Ripasso Valpolicella Superiore
Kr 159,90
Ruby. Coffee, light fruity nose. Sweetish, fruity, lacks freshness. 76

Januarnyhetene Naturlig Vin

Naturlig Vin

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2013 Los Frailes Monastrell Garnacha
Kr 133,90
Ruby. Spicy, smoky, fruity, red berries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, quite smooth, elegant. 82

2012 Casale Sangiovese
Kr 169,90
Bright ruby. Red berries, some anise and cherries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, light and red fruity palate, some anise finish. 84

2014 Lezaun 0,0 Sulfitos
Kr 139,90
Ruby. Red berries, fruity, some floral notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, leaner finish. 83

2014 Naumer Weinmann Riesling Schloss
Kr 149,90
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, some grapefruits, faint minerality. Fresh acidity, ripe, fruity, rounded, leaner palate, quite elegant. 85

2014 Casale Trebbiano
Kr 190,-
Golden. Honey, apricots, fruity, dried fruits. Freshish acidity, dried fruits, some almonds, light floral note. 86

12, 13 and 14 from Villemaurine and Branas Grand Poujeaux

2014 Château Branas Grand Poujeaux
Ruby. Dark fruits, some cassis and blueberries, some vanilla and spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, raw woody note at the moment, dark fruits behind. Will it handle the oak? 87

2013 Château Branas Grand Poujeaux
Ruby. Scented, dark berries, blueberries and cassis, some spicy notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, some vanilla and spices, needs time with the oak, good length. 87

2012 Château Branas Grand Poujeaux
Ruby. Spices, dark fruits, some vanilla, light paprika touch, elegant nose. Almost scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, rounded, quite elegant fruit, still structured, good length. 88


2014 Château Villemaurine
80M 20CF Deep ruby. Dark fruits, ripe nose, some vanilla, blueberries, some graphite minerals beneath. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, fruity, juicy, dark berries, quite elegant, long. 92

2013 Château Villemaurine
80M 20CF Ruby. Dark fruits, some vanilla, lighter note, some slightly unripe mulberries nose. Spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, fruity, rounded before somewhat spicy and woody finish, good length. 88

2012 Château Villemaurine
95M 5CF Ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, vanilla, blackberries, light mineral note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, somewhat leaner fruit, bit smoky finish with fine fruit, good length. 89

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

July news Blend Wines

2013 Katharina Wechsler Riesling Benn
Towards lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fresh and fruity. Fresha cidity, apples, fresh, lime, fruity, elegant, good length. 88

2014 Katharina Wechsler Kirschspiel Feinherb
Ca 400 bottles made. Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, elegant apples and some cinnamon notes far back, detailed and elegant, long. Only available in Norway. 91

2014 Katharina Wechsler Fräulein HU Rosé trocken
Pink, small bubbles. Light and fruity nose. Fresh acidity, light mousse, fresh and fruity, leaner. Dornfelder and Portuguiser grapes blend. 82

2012 Martin Faudot Arbois Blanc Naturé (100% Savagnin is the meaning of Naturé)
Towards golden. Apples, almonds, nuts, minerals. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, apples, lemons, minerals, good length. 86

2012 Martin Faudot Arbois Trousseau
Pale red. Red berries, some anise and ever so slightly earthy. Fresh acidity, fruity, liquorice, firmer structure, good length if somewhat dry. 86

2014 Julien Sunier Beaujolais Régnié
Bright ruby. Red berries, fruity, elegant nose, nuanced if subdued. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, rounded, red berries and anise, smoother. 85

2014 Artadi Artazuri Tinto Garnacha
Ruby. Red berries, spices, anise and light herbal touch. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, very raspberries palate, fruity and fresh. 84

Jadot

2013 Jadot Chablis
Pale lemon yellow. Light apples and minerals nose, some oysters. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, smooth if easy going. 84

2012 Jadot Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, light smoky note, vanilla, oysters and plaster. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, creamy, elegant, a fatter Forchaume and fatter 2012, more Côte de Beaune in style, long. 91

2014 Jadot Bourgogne Blanc Couvent des Jacobins
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, light lemons note, fresh and fruity nose. Fresh acidity, apples, lemons, some minerals, vanilla creaminess touch, refreshing, lovely balance. 86

2013 Jadot Macon-Villages Grange Magnien
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, some lemons nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh, elegant if leaner, not as tropical as some in Macon, cooler fruit. 86

2009 Jadot Montrachet
Towards golden. Oxidative notes, nuts, very evilved for its age, follows up on the palate with nuts, rich, creamy, oxidized notes, off bottle.

2012 Jadot Bourgogne Rouge Couvent des Jacobins
Bright ruby. Red berries, lightly spicy, some nettles nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner,f resh, fruity, some herbs and nettles. 84

2012 Jadot Beaujolais-Villages Combe aux Jacques
Bright ruby. Red berries, raspberries, lightly scented and floral nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, rounded and fruity, bit easy going. 85

2010 Jadot Moulin-à-Vent Château des Jacques
Bright ruby. Red berries, spices, light earthy note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, rounded, fairly lively, good length. 87

2009 Jadot Beaune 1er Cru Theurons
Bright ruby. Red berries, firmer nose, minerals, lightly scented, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, fresh, focused, tigjt for the vintage, firm, cool fruits, good length. 89

2012 Jadot Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Feusselottes
Bright ruby. Scented, fruity, bit tight, vanilla and spices showing. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, refreshing, nuanced, playful, quite refreshing, vanilla and spices, needs time to swallow the oak, long. 92

2012 Jadot Beaune 1er Cru Boucherottes
Bright ruby. Tight nose, closed, some red berries, light herbal touch, spices and vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, fruity, fairly playful, elegant, long. 92

2009 Jadot Beaune 1er Cru Clos des Ursules
Bright ruby. Red berries, some herbs, fruity, spices, touch of strawberry jam and figs. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, structured, firm, quite intense, spices, long, needs time, give it five to ten years cellaring or more. 93

2010 Jadot Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Morgeot rouge Duc de Magenta Clos de la Chapelle Monopole
Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, light spicy note, detailed nose, anise, layered. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy, refreshing, fairly playful, detailed, red berries, nuanced and long. 94

1999 Jadot Corton-Pougets Grand Cru
Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, figs, fruity, detailed, spices, ever so slight sous bois note, nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, evolving, some sous bois again, cherries, figs, spices, still structured, long and nuanced. Can last another ten years easily, fairly firm still. 94-95

2009 Jadot Grands Echezeaux
Bright ruby. Tight. Red berries, fruity, spices, minerals far back, not the easiest to smell these days. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, intense, lively, detailed if somewhat shut, long and fairly playful. 95

Colli Tortonese

2012 I Carpini Rugiada Timorasso
Towards golden. Rich nose, apricots, honey, ripe. Lacks acidity and flat in the mouth. A second bottle opened, similar. 80

2010 I Carpini Brezza Timorasso
Towards golden. Honey, apricots and orange blossoms nose. Freshish acidity, some lemons, warm of alcohol, smooth fruit and texture. 84

2009 I Caprini Sette Zolle Barbera
Deep ruby. Coffee, anise, leather, dark fruits nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, some red berries, darker fruits, freshish finish. 83

2008 I Caprini Bruma Barbera
Deep ruby. Bramble, spices, dark fruits nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, rich, bit alcoholic, sweet. 83


2013 Fiordaliso Timorasso Derthona
Towards golden. Honey, lilies, apricots, pine cone nose. Freshish acidity, fruity, ripe, rich, rounded, then somewhat leaner finish. 86

2013 Fiordaliso Barbera Silvester
Ruby. Dark fruits, jammy nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, flat and utterly boring. 81

2012 Mariotto Timorasso Pitasso
Towards golden. Some orange blossoms, grapefruits, rich and fruity nose. Light spicy touch. Freshish acidity, ripe, alcoholic and burning, unbalanced. (14,5%)76

2012 Mariotto Vho
Ruby. Cooked fruits, coffee and dark chocolate nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, sweet and juicy, ripe. Verging on unbalanced. 80

2012 Mariotto Montemirano Croatina
Deep ruby. Coffee, dark fruits, jammy rich nose, intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, sweet, ripe, intense, dark fruits, alcohol note and warm finish (14), some cooked nettles. 82



2013 Vigneti Boveri Derthona Lacrime del Bricco
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, light citrus and light tropical note nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, ripe, rounded, somewhat warm (14%), good length. 85

2013 Vigneti Boveri Firangiuli Croatina
Deep ruby, purple hue. Blueberries, yoghurt note, forest berries nose, warm and ripe. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, some herbs and warm dark fruits, lacks finesse. 83

2013 Vigneti Boveri La Cappelletta Freisa
Ruby. Raspberries, fruity, ripe nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, some anise, dark fruits, bit rustic and hollow. 82


2013 Vignaioli del Tortonese Derthona Timorasso
Golden. Some wood (not been in barrels), grapefruit, light honey note nose. Fresh acidity, lemons, some orange marmalade, grapefruits, floral notes, heavier. 85

2012 Vignaioli del Tortonese Io Sono Derthona Timorasso
Pale golden. Some apples, light woody note (no barrels on this), some honey notes and lilies far back. Freshish acidity, ripe, fruity, rounded, almost creamy, good length. 86

2012 Vignaioli del Tortonese Barbera
Ruby. Dark fruits nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, easy going and fruity. 80

2012 Vinivola Poggio Caespes Terra de Libarna Tiomrasso
Towards lemon yellow. Nuts, some citrus, light of spices on the nose. Freshish acidity, fruity, rounded, fairly fresh. 85

2012 Vinivola Poggio L'archetipo Terra di Libarna Timorasso
Towards lemon yellow. Some apples, some lemons, very light floral, spicy and honey note nose. Freshish acidity, fruity, rounded, fairly well balanced and fairly smooth. 86


2013 Luigi Boveri Derthona Timorasso
Pale lemon yellow. Some apples and light tropical fruit nose. Some heavier notes. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, some bitterness. 85

2012 Luigi Boveri Derthona Filari di Timorasso
Pale lemon yellow. Some apples, orange blossoms, spicy notes and sulphur is still showing. Freshish acidity, fruity, rounded, fairly fresh attack, then finish on the flat and warm side (14%). 83

2011 Luigi Boveri Vignalunga Barbera
Ruby. Ripe, jammy and dark fruits nose, rich. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, burning palate, unbalanced. (14,5) 77