Wednesday, 30 September 2026

A Couple Of Days In Piedmont - A Visit To Eraldo Viberti


This cantina have 9 ha of land and makes ca 30.000 bottles per year. First vintage was in 1987. I had a short, pleasing visit here.

2025 Viognier
An open, juicy nose with notes of peach, gravel and a fine saline note.
The taste is mineral laden with notes of peach, oranges and chrushed rocks. A very good acidity.
87p   (tasted 2025/09)


2023 Barbera d´Alba Vigna Clara
A big, forward nose with notes of sugared coffee, ripe raspberries and asphalt.
The taste is tight and warm with notes of Finnish licorice, dark flowers and tobacco. A very fine structure.
88p   (tasted 2025/09)


2023 Langhe Nebbiolo
A young, delicate nose with notes of red cherries, violets and red licorice. Very, very good.
The taste is tight and earthy with notes of fir wood, licorice and sweet violets. A hint of oak in the finish. 4+ years.
88p   (tasted 2025/09)

2022 Barolo del Comune di Barolo
A low keyed, balsamic nose with notes of dried cherries, licorice and forest floor.
The taste is tight and nicely focused with notes of chocolate covered cherries, rosehips and red licorice. 4+ years.
89p   (tasted 2025/09)


2021 Barolo Rocchettevino
A deep, meaty nose with notes of Langhe earth, ripe cherries and a touch of mint.
The taste is taut and intense with broadshouldered tannins, notes of hard cherry candy, black tea and asphalt. 7+ years.
90p   (tasted 2025/09)


2021 Barolo Roncaglie
A broad, restrained nose with notes of scorched earth, ripe black cherries and hints of dark chocolate.
The taste is structured and seedy with notes of dried up cherry jam, asphalt and Langhe earth. Very, very good. 8+ years.
92p   (tasted 2025/09)

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Sunday, 27 September 2026

Empordà Notes - Part III


Two wines from Castillo de Perelada in this post. I visited the estate back in 2015 - Barolista: The Eight Costa Brava Dispatch - A Visit To Castillo de Perelada - a very nice visit indeed.
Previous notes on this trip:

2022 Finca Malaveïna, Castillo de Perelada
A high, interesting nose with notes of cinnamon, root vegetables, lime/lemon peel and some red plums. A fine sweetness to the fruit.
The taste is medium bodied with notes of ginger bread, red plums and moist earth. A nice dry finish.
A blend of 63% Merlot, 17% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Cabernet Franc and 6% Grenache.
87p   (tasted 2026/09)

2019 Gresa, Vineys d´Olivardots
An open, spicy nose with notes of plums, sweet violets and some dark chocolate. Inviting and good.
The taste is tight and compact with a nice plummy fruit and notes of ink and hot earth. Medium long.
Made out of 70% Carignan, 15% Grenace and 15% Syrah.
87p   (tasted 2026/09)

2022 La Garriga, Castillo de Perelada
100% Samsò, or as I normally know the grape, Carignan. The nose is deep and herbal with notes of fresh stables, smoke and a fine mix of raspberries and blueberries. Very fine.
The taste is high and fine with notes of scorched earth, dried raspberries and charcoal. A very fine warmth. Lovely.
92p   (tasted 2026/09)

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Saturday, 26 September 2026

A Couple Of Days In Piedmont - A Visit To Paolo Scavino


It is always a treat to visit the sisters Scavino - Elisa & Enrica. I have been fortunate to do just that for several years, although it was a couple of years since my last visits - Barolista: Paolo Scavino - Two Fantastic Visits With Elisa Scavino.
I tasted the whole line up of the -22´s at Grandi Langhe in January - Barolista: The Barolo Boys Does Grandi Langhe 2026 - so Elisa was ever so kind to open all -23´s for me, although it took some work to find all bottles, se pic below. 

1976 Barolo
I brought this bottle for Elisa to taste, and after tasting it she got Enrica and her son to taste it. Not the greatest of vintages but this bottle showed that it is the bottle that counts, not a vintage chart.
The nose is earthy and mature with notes of dried up strawberry jam, some spicy notes, cold coffee and fir wood. A fine dried up sweetness.
The taste is of an old style elegance with notes of undergrowth, dried cherries and asphalt. A medium long, dry finish. We had a discussion about a hint of cork taint but in the end, with more air, it wasn´t, just a confined wine that needed air to breathe.
88p   (tasted 2026/09)


2023 Barolo
A handsome, somewhat balsamic nose with notes of ripe cherries and damsons.
The taste is tight and elegant with the feeling of chewing on cherry pips, dry licorice and rosehips. 5+ years.
91p   (tasted 2026/09)

2023 Barolo Bricco Ambrogio
A refined, low keyed nose with notes of red apple skin, tobacco and Langhe earth. Very fine.
The taste is forward and fine with notes of hard cherry candy, tobacco and dried flowers. Sweet tannins. 7+ years.
94p   (tasted 2026/09)

2023 Barolo Monvigliero
A deep, finely tuned notes with notes of cinnamon, red currants and paint. Very, very good.
The taste is elegant and fruit forward with sweet red fruit, silky tannins and notes of dry licorice and moist earth. 5+ years.
93p   (tasted 2026/09)

2023 Barolo Ravera
A fresh, stony nose with notes of dried meat, ripe cherries and dry licorice. Pure and fine.
The taste is tight and elegant with notes of coffee, licorice and bakelite. Needs time, 8+ years.
93p   (tasted 2026/09)




2023 Barolo Rocche dei Castiglione
A brilliant nose with notes of ripe cherries, fir wood, paint and sweet Langhe earth. Lovely.
The taste is rich and focused with gorgeous fruit, polished tannins and a long, lingering finish. Great wine. 10+ years.
96p   (tasted 2026/09)

2023 Barolo Bussia Vigna Fantini
A deep, smoky nose with notes of black cherries, iron and undergrowth. A fine intensity.
The taste is tight, aristocratic and backward with gorgeous black fruit and a structure for aging, 9+ years.
95p   (tasted 2026/09)

2023 Barolo  Prapo
A high, finely perfumed nose with notes of mushrooms, hard cherry candy and asphalt. Very fine.
The taste is rich and seedy with notes of sloe berries, iron and rosehips. Very long. 8+ years.
94p   (tasted 2026/09)

2023 Barolo Bric dël Fiasc
Bric dël Fiasc is always a stunner, and the -23 shows of a brilliant, focused nose with notes of black cherries, leather and hot tiles. Very refined.
The taste is high and ethereal with beautiful black fruit, polished tannins, a stunning balance and a finish that goes on and on. 12+ years.
97p   (tasted 2026/09)

2023 Barolo Riserva Rocche dell´Annunziata
A deep, restrained nose with layers upon layers with the best cherry fruit imaginable, with additional notes of fir wood, dark perfume and the best tobacco out there. Just stunning.
The taste is rich, complex and utterly beautiful with every knot and bolt in place. Just needs 10+ years. Truly great.
98p   (tasted 2026/09)


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Thursday, 24 September 2026

Empordà Notes - Part II


I keep going at my Empordà quest with three more bottles, one white and two reds. The quality of these wines are great and you can buy them for a song. You can pick up bottles with some age in the shops, a rare treat.

2024 Nívia, Mas Llunes
A deep, cool nose with notes of peach, mango, cap gun smoke and a hint of perfumed washing powder. Very, very good.
The taste is ripe and creamy with a good acidity, fresh yellow fruit and a salty note in the finish.
88p   (tasted 2026/09)

2018 Coma Fredosa, Hugas de Batlle
A hint of maturity, warmth and a fine spicy nose with notes of fir wood, fresh stables, leather and Christmas spices. Some Bordeaux similarities on the nose. Very, very good.
The taste is big and steady with notes of clove, plums, coffee powder and a hint of warm chocolate. A long, dry finish. The cepage is 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Garnacha and 5% Merlot.
Note on the 2015 here - Barolista: Three Spaniards
90p   (tasted 2026/09)

2022 Negre Dels Apres, Vinyes Dels Apres
A young, restrained and refined nose with notes of ripening blackberries, dark chocolate, warm tiles and fine dark perfume. Very fine.
The taste is tight and structured with taut tannins, a fine black fruit and a long, vigorous finish. Really fine. 4+ years.
Made from 69% Grenache and 31% Carignan. Their corks are farmed out of their own estate.
93p   (tasted 2026/09)


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Wednesday, 23 September 2026

A Couple Of Days In Piedmont - A Visit To Cogli l´Attimo



Serena invited me to the cantina last year but then I couldn´t make it, but this year a visit was on top of my list. I had a great talk with Serena about the wine scene in Novello and her and her mothers fine wines.

2024 Langhe Nas-Cetta
An open, juicy nose with notes of grey pears, chives and gravel. Very, very good.
The taste is pure and fresh with a good acidity and notes of chrushed rocks, white pepper and pears.
88p   (tasted 2026/09)

NV Goi
A spicy, forward nose with notes of apricots, orange peel and moist earth. Lovely.
The taste is silky and layered with notes of blood orange, grass and chalk. A very fine, high acidity.
90p   (tasted 2026/09)


NV Vino Bianco Farinela
90% Nas-Cetta and 10% Nebbiolo. The nose is round and intense with notes of oranges, white flowers and white currants. Very fine.
The taste is structured and fine with beautiful yellow fruit, a fine acidity and even some hints of Nebbiolo tannins in the finish. 
91p   (tasted 2026/09)

2024 Dolcetto d`Alba Tunen
From 90 years old vines, this Dolcetto sports a fine, iron filled nose with notes of damsons and bakelite.
Very, very good.
The taste is young and tight with notes of blueberries, asphalt and graphite. Polished tannins.
89p   (tasted 2026/09)


2024 Barbera d´Alba Fiorina
A deep, warm nose with notes of red tea, raspberry licorice and fir wood.
The taste is warm and spicy with a good acidity and notes of dried raspberries, bonfire smoke and hot earth.
87p   (tasted 2026/09)

2024 Nebbiolo d´Alba Giacu
A stony nose with notes of ripe cherries, wet asphalt and rosehips. Very, very good.
The taste is tight and fine with seedy cherry fruit, silky tannins and a long, fresh finish.
88p   (tasted 2026/09)

2022 Barolo Cerviano-Merli
A high, refined nose with notes of dried strawberries, Langhe earth and dried flowers. A low keyed intensity. Very fine.
The taste is layered and elegant with very fine tannins, beautiful red cherry fruit and a long, long finish. 5+ years.
93p   (tasted 2026/09)



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Tuesday, 22 September 2026

Empordà Notes - Part I


This is our third trip to land between Barcelona and the French border which is known as Catalonia - see notes from earlier visits below. 
The first order of business every day is to hike, but when that is done - pool, shower, dinner and of course wine! 
I have grown very found of the wines from Empordà. This is the land of old vine Carignan and Grenache, 33% of the vines are older than 30 years and 3% were planted in the end of the 19th century. 
But there are also other grapes allowed such as Cabernet Sauvignong, Syrah, Tempranillo and others.
There are only 32 growers in the DO which makes a very small wine growing area indeed. 
More info here - The wines | DO Empordà

2025 Heus*Negre, La Vinyeta
A young, seedy nose with notes of ripening blackberries, plums, pomegranate and some dusty earth.
The taste is forward and nicely gulpable with notes of plums, gravel and dried cherries. A medium long, dry finish. Made from Carnacha Tinta, Carignan and Syrah.
85p   (tasted 2026/09)

2022 Clos de les Dòmines Negre Reserva, Celler Copperatiu d´Espolla
A deep, rich nose with notes of ripe red cherries, some strawberries, chocolate wafers and some dill elements. 
The taste is dry and fine with vanilla cooked plums, charcoal and warm herbs, Long and very, very good. Made from 80% Carignan from old vines and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Info here - Celler Espolla
88p   (tasted 2026/09)

2023 Vividi, Espelt
A nicely perfumed, lightly meaty nose with additional notes of raspberries, mushrooms and road dust. Very fine.
The taste is balanced and fine with some light peppery notes, black cherries and undergrowth. Made from 80% Garnacha Tinta, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Merlot.
90p   (tasted 2026/09)

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Saturday, 19 September 2026

Tasting New Releases - The Whites & Champagne


Elke Jung arrange once a month a tasting of wines that are to be released on the state monopoly. As usual a lot of wines to taste. 

Below are the whites and Champagne I looked forward to taste.
I note the release date (if any) and the price in SKR (Swedish currency, 1 Euro ~ 11 SKR). 

2021 Special Club, Roland Champion
A lovely nose with candied lemons, lavender soap, wet gravel and freshly baked bread.
The taste is young and linear with notes of lemon candy, chives and chrushed rocks. More backward on the palate. 8+ years.
Will be released on the 9th of October / 579 SKR
93p   (tasted 2026/09)
 
2021 PN AYC, Bollinger
A delicate, low keyed nose with notes of butter cookies, summer warm gravel, dried apricots and grass.
The taste is finely balanced and with a great character, stunning fruit, very long and lingering. Better on the palate. 6+ years.
Already released / 1199 SKR
95p   (tasted 2026/09)
 

2018 Cristal, Louis Roederer
A very deep, saline nose with notes of Christmas spices, lemon cookies, chives and sun warm rocks. Almost breathtaking.
The taste is, well almost perfect, gorgeous lemon fruit, saline, the finish is counted in minutes, I could drink this every day of the week, the one I couldn´t spit. 8+ years.
Will be released on the 16th of October / 2799 SKR
98p   (tasted 2026/09)
 
2025 Pouilly-Fuissé Vieilles Vignes, Domaine Cordier
A fresh, smoky nose with candied lemons, minerals and hazelnuts. Very, very good.
The taste is stylish with a high acidity and lovely lemon fruit.
Will be released on the 2nd of October / 399 SKR
92p   (tasted 2026/09)
 
2022 Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Cru La Frérie, Auvigue
Somewhat restrained, with notes of grey pears, hay and gravel.
The taste is structured and fine with notes of lime zest, gravel and chalk. Very long.
Will be released on the 9th of October / 489 SKR
92p   (tasted 2026/09)


2023 Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Cru Les Perrières, Domaine J A Ferret
An open, juicy nose with notes of apricots, sweet minerals and lemon licorice.
The taste is racy and fine with backward yellow fruit, lots of acidity and a long, delicate finish.
Will be released on the 23rd of October / 649 SKR
93p   (tasted 2026/09)
 
2024 Chablis 1er Cru Côte de Lechet, Domaine Bernard Defaix
A deep, oily nose with notes of grilled lemons, cap gun smoke and warm hay.
The taste is rich and old viney with balance and intensity. Really fine.
Will be released on the 9th of October / 359 SKR
94p   (tasted 2026/09)
 
2024 Chablis 1er Cru Montmains, Domaine Alain Gautheron
A restrained, crisp nose with notes of cold asphalt, chrushed rocks and grey pears.
The taste is young and finely structured with notes of dried mango, gravel and dry biscuits.
Will be released on the 9th of October / 409 SKR
91p   (tasted 2026/09)

 
2024 Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre, Domaine Louis Michel
A deep, lightly creamy nose with additional notes of slate, mature lemons and wet grass.
The taste is strict and linear with a very high acidity, the fruit is taking the backseat tight now. A touch of bitterness in the finish.
Will be released - ? / 479 SKR
87p   (tasted 2026/09)
 
2023 Chablis 1er Cry Les Lys, William Fèvre
A high, smoky nose with notes of ripe pears, cookie dough and minerals. Very fine.
The taste is intense and layered with notes of grilled lemons, sweet minerals and a cleansing acidity.
Will be released on the 29th of October / 579 SKR
93p   (tasted 2026/09)
 

2023 Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre, William Fèvre
A big, bold nose with notes of rubber, sponge cake, and William pears.
The taste is all about structure and finesse, very long, very restrained and very fine.
Will be released on the 29th of October / 799 SKR
95p   (tasted 2026/09)
 
2023 Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume, William Fèvre
A deep, balanced nose with notes of toasted bread, hay and sun warm rocks.
The taste is very structured and fresh with a high acidity and lots of ripening lemons. 
Will be released on the 29th of October / 679 SKR
90p   (tasted 2026/09)
 
2023 Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos, William Fèvre
A very deep, beautiful nose with notes of birch leaves, ripe lime and summer gravel.
The taste is layered and lovely with stunning fruit, balance and focus. Needs time but you will be rewarded in due course.
Will be released on the 29th of October / 1499 SKR
95p   (tasted 2026/09)
 

2023 Chablis 1er Cru Les Preuses, William Fèvre
A racy, restrained nose with notes of grey pears, wet asphalt and chives.
The taste is high and backward with lots of fruit, acidity and structure but needs a lot of time.
Will be released on the 29th of October / 1199 SKR
93p   (tasted 2026/09)
 
2024 Santa Barbara Chardonnay, Tyler
A light, delicate nose with notes of apricots, smoke and warm grass.
The taste is warm and friendly with cooked lemon fruit and hot gravel.
Will be released on the 25th of September / 299 SKR
88p   (tasted 2026/09)
 

2023 Sta Rita Hills Chardonnay, Sandhi
An open, warm nose with notes of grilled lemons, chives and a hint of cigarette smoke.
The taste is taut and warm with notes of ripe yellow fruit, a good acidity and a long, warm finish.
Will be released on the 9th of October  / 319 SKR
90p   (tasted 2026/09)
 
2023 Eola-Amity Hills Chardonnay, Cristom
A fine, flowery nose with notes of toasted bread, lime juice and red apples. Very fine.
The taste is structured and fine with a fine balance between fruit and acidity. Very long.
Will be released on the 9th of October / 399 SKR
92p   (tasted 2026/09)
 

2024 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay, Kutch
An open, interesting nose with notes of glue, yellow apples and wet grass. Very, very good.
The taste is tight and restrained with a good fruit, a cleansing acidity and a long finish. Needs time.
Will be released on the 16th of October / 469 SKR
92p   (tasted 2026/09)
 
2023 Eileen Vineyard Chardonnay, Cristom
An open, perfumed nose with notes of ripe lemons, road dust and hay.
The taste is high and structured with lots of grilled yellow fruit, a very fine acidity and a long finish.
Will be released on the 8th of October / 569 SKR
92p   (tasted 2026/09)
 

2024 Chardonnay, Hirsch
A tight, restrained nose with notes of cold butter, star fruit, lemon caramel and birch sap. Very fine.
The taste is layered and intense with stunning fruit, balance and a length that is counted in minutes. Great wine.
Will be releases on the 1th of October / 899 SKR
97p   (tasted 2026/09)
 
2025 The Agnes Chardonnay, Crystallum
A light, spicy nose with notes of tangerines, cap gun smoke and warm grass.
The taste is dry and structured with lots of lime, lemons and star fruit. A tad linear.
Will be released on the 2nd of October / 349 SKR
88p   (tasted 2026/09)
 
2025 Ferrum Chardonnay, Crystallum
A deep, herbal nose with notes of cold butter, grey pears and gravel. Very, very good.
The taste is creamy and balanced with lovely yellow fruit paired with a fine acidity.
Will be released on the 1th of October / 449 SKR
93p   (tasted 2026/09)
 

2025 Clay Shales Chardonnay, Crystallum
A deep, smoky nose with notes of grilled lime, rubber and chives. Very fine.
The taste is young and taut with lots of ripe lemons, smoke and chrushed rocks. Very long.
Will be released on the 1th of October / 449 SKR
92p   (tasted 2026/09)
 
2024 Willowlake Chardonnay, Oakridge Wines
A fresh, forward nose with notes of chrushed rocks, apricots and dried up lavender honey.
The taste is dry and balanced with a high acidity and some green lemon fruit. Better on the nose.
Will be released on the 9th of October / 269 SKR
89p   (tasted 2026/09)
 

2024 864 Funder & Diamond Drive Chardonnay, Oakridge Wines
A deep, layered nose with notes of grilled lime, chalk, cap gun smoke and freshly cut grass. Very fine.
The taste is intense and focused with gorgeous fruit, great balance and a long, dry finish. Really fine.
Will be released on the 8th of October / 549 SKR
95p   (tasted 2026/09)

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Friday, 18 September 2026

A Couple Of Days In Piedmont - A Visit To Le Strette


Brothers Savio & Mauro Daniele founded the cantina in 1997. They were pivotal, with Elvio Cogno, in the task to save Nas-Cëtta from extinction. Now they produce one of the best, again with Elvio Cogno, Nas-Cëtta´s out there. Mauro Daniele sadly passed away in 2021. 
Savio took great care of me, showed me the cellar and poured these fine wines.

2024 Langhe Nas-Cêtta del Comune di Novello
The grapes for this wine comes from four different vineyards. The nose is clean and handsome with notes of white flowers, apricots and a hint of white pepper. Very good.
The taste is elegant and nicely balanced with fine saline touch and a medium long, dry finish.
88p   (tasted 2026/09)


2024 Langhe Nas-Cëtta del Comune do Novello Vigna Pasinot
A part of what makes up this wine comes from vines plantes in 1948. The nose is deep and racy with notes of apricots, peach, chrushed rocks and chives. Very fine.
The taste is pure and fresh with gorgeous yellow fruit, a very fine acidity and a long, silky finish.
91p   (tasted 2026/09)

2023 Barbera d´Alba Perole
A large scaled, open nose with notes of ripe raspberries, licorice and bonfire smoke. Very, very good.
The taste is tighter than the nose indicate, a meaty structure, notes of salmiak and warm tiles. A fine acidity.
90p   (tasted 2026/09)



2023 Nebbiolo d´Alba Superiore Pasinot
A delicate, open nose with notes of ripe red cherries, rosehips, smoke and a hint of chocolate. Very fine.
The taste is tight and balanced with notes of hard cherry candy, cedar wood, forest floor and dried flowers. Long and fine.
92p   (tasted 2026/09)

2021 Barolo Corini-Pallaretta
A deep, restrained nose with tar & roses, cold asphalt and Langhe earth. Lovely.
The taste is more forward than the nose indicates with noted of red currants, red cherries, dry licorice and earth. Beautiful tannins. 7+ years. 
93p   (tasted 2026/09)


2021 Barolo Bergera-Pezzole
A high, pure nose with notes of red cherries, some wild strawberries, warm summer gravel and paint. Stunning.
The taste is deep and pure with notes of hard cherry candy, tobacco, asphalt and red licorice. The finish goes on and on. Great wine. 8+ years.
95p   (tasted 2026/09)

2021 Barolo del Comune di Novello
A tight, backward nose with notes of dried strawberries, moist earth, rosehips and tobacco. Very fine.
The taste is tight and structured with polished tannins, a very fine cherry fruit and a long, lingering finish. 5+ years.
92p   (tasted 2026/09)



2020 Barolo Bergera-Pezzole
A large scaled, spicy nose with notes of candied strawberries, roses and bonfire smoke. Beautiful.
The taste is deep, layered and focused with beautiful red fruit, silky tannins and a long, warm finish. Very fine. 
94p   (tasted 2026/09)

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Wednesday, 16 September 2026

Lunch Tasting With Wines From Col d´Orcia



I was invited by Carovin to a lunch at Brasserie Astoria (very good food) to meet Santiago Marone Cinzano from Col d'Orcia. The Marone Cinzano family has owned the estate since 1973, but wine has been made here for a very long time, the first vines were planted in 1568.
All vintages of Poggio Al Vento will be released on the 5th of November.

2024 Rosso di Montalcino
A cool, earthy nose with notes of hard cherry candy, Christmas spices and a fine floral note.
The taste is linear and fine with light cherry fruit, tobacco and red licorice. A fine acidity. Very, very good.
90p   (tasted 2026/09)




2021 Brunello di Montalcino
The new vintage of this everyday Brunello (see all previous vintages tasted below). The nose is nicely perfumed with notes of black cherries, leather, rosemary and gravel.
The taste is young and medium bodied with sweet/sour cherries, dried herbs and coffee powder. Some dry tannins in the finish.
91p   (tasted 2026/09)


2004 Brunello di Montalcino
I tasted this 13 years ago, see below, and wasn´t that impressed. But what about a pristine bottle from the estate 13 years later? A stunner. The nose shows some maturity but the key impression is of a wine bursting with fruit and energy. Handsome with notes of dried cherries, forest floor and hint of milk chocolate. A very fine warmth in the finish. For drinking now and the coming 6+ years.
Will be released on the 8th of December.
94p   (tasted 2026/09)

2019 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio Al Vento
A very deep, high and pure nose with notes of dry licorice, black tea, ripe cherries, fir wood and Tuscan gravel. Very young and strapping.
The taste is handsome and structured with taut tannins, stunning black fruit and a lenght that is counted in minutes. A brute that needs 10+ years, but boy, what a wine.
96p   (tasted 2026/09)

2013 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio Al Vento
From mag. The nose is layered and ethereal with notes of dried cherries, undergrowth, vintage leather, dried rosemary and a ever so tiny hint of mint. Gorgeous.
The taste is dry and refined with beautiful mature cherry fruit, polished tannins and a long, warm finish. In a perfect drinking stage but could be cellared for 10+ years.
95p   (tasted 2026/09)



2012 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio Al Vento
A warm, compact nose with notes of bonfire smoke, dried cherries, pipe tobacco and dusty earth. From time to time it has a Bordeaux feeling on the nose.
The taste is dry and masculin in character with fine dried black fruit, scorched earth and dried flowers. The tannins are on the dry side. Needs to be drunk.
90p   (tasted 2026/09)

2008 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio Al Vento
From mag. I tasted this in 2018, see link below, and thought it to awesome. It still is. The nose oozes up from the glass with gorgeous notes of assorted spices, sweet/sour cherries, play dough, cedar and dark flowers. Lovely.
The taste is high and refined with balance, a low keyed intensity, focus and sweet cherry fruit. The finish is long and layered. In a perfect drinking stage but could go on for many years to come. Great wine.
97p   (tasted 2026/09)


More bottles from Col d´Orcia tasted over the years:


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Tuesday, 15 September 2026

Sortiment Tasting With Divine



I was invited by Divine | Wines with attitude! to taste their and Savino´s range of wines. Lots of wine to taste, I managed 58 wines and here are my highlights.
Since I was walking around with notebook, tasting glass and spitton in hand while, in most cases, talking to the representatives from the estates, notes will be short and with a ~ score.

NV Grand Blanc de Blancs, Gosset
Beautiful nose, cold butter, fresh flowers and a long, refined taste with a crisp acidity.
~95p   (tasted 2026/09)

2016 Brut, Gosset
Tight, focused and generous with a long, lingering taste, very fine.
~94p   (tasted 2026/09)



2012 Celebris, Gosset
Racy, rich and layered with stunning yellow fruit, structure and length.
~95p   (tasted 2026/09)

NV Rosé Cuvèe Suzanne
High and energetic with boatloads of red fruits, a stunning backbone and precious nerve.
~96p   (tasted 2026/09)

2024 Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons, Domaine Séguinot-Bordet
Fresh, stony with lemon peel, grass and sweet minerals.
~90p   (tasted 2026/09)

2024 Chablis Grand Cru Vaudésir, Domaine Séguinot-Bordet
A deep, chalky nose with beautiful lime scented fruit and a long, long, racy finish.
~93p   (tasted 2026/09)

2024 Chablis Grand Cru Les Preuses, Domaine Séguinot-Bordet
A steely, restrained nose with a layered, smoky taste that goes of for a minute. Needs time.
~95p   (tasted 2026/09)

2024 Chardonnay, Diatom
Low keyed, saline and with a very fine lemon and peach fruit.
~91p   (tasted 2026/09)

2020 Chateau Fonroque
A elegant, warm nose with stables and fresh plums, long and snappy.
~92p   (tasted 2026/09)

2019 Château Fonroque
Tighter and more broadshouldered than the 20 with gorgeous fruit and authority.
~93p   (tasted 2026/09)

2023 Matadiablos, Casa Lebai
A big, bold, meaty nose with sweet black fruit and a very fine, tight, taut finish.
~92p   (tasted 2026/09)

2024 Mount Richmond Pinot Noir, Elk Cove Vineyards
A handsome, smoky nose with ripe raspberries, smoke and fresh herbs. 
~92p   (tasted 2026/09)

2021 Bella Vigna Pinot Noir, Martinelli
A deep, hedonistic nose with adorable red fruit, a structure for further aging and a long finish.
~94p   (tasted 2026/09)

2016 Barolo Bussia Vigneto Bufani, Batasiolo
Deep, earthy with dried strawberries and fine balsamic notes. Very long.
~93p   (tasted 2026/09)

2012 Barolo Riserva Boscareti, Batasiolo
A stunning frame of dark fruit, Langhe earth, mushrooms and licorice. Really fine.
~94p   (tasted 2026/09)

2012 Barolo Riserva Briccolina, Batasiolo
Even better, with a beautiful old school Nebbiolo character and backbone. 
~95p   (tasted 2026/09)

2020 Barbaresco Gallina, Roagna
High and refined with wild strawberries, roses and gravel. Precious. A tight, seamless finish.
~94p   (tasted 2026/09)

2021 Barolo del Comune di La Morra, Christian Boffa
A open, smoky nose, fresh cherries, tobacco and Langhe earth. Very fine.
~92p   (tasted 2026/09)

2020 Barolo Capalot, Christian Boffa
Restrained and rewarding with gorgeous fruit, seedy cherries, leather and asphalt. A very fine warmth.
~93p   (tasted 2026/09)

2021 Barolo Rocche del Castiglione
A tight, focused and just stunning nose with a long, long finish that sums up everyting that is great with this MGA.
~94p   (tasted 2026/09)

2021 Barolo Brea Vigna Ca´Mia
As great as tasted in January with Alex et al - Barolista: Dinner With Some Great Winemakers In Piedmont
~96p   (tasted 2026/09)

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