Here’s a beautiful and well-executed Riserva Pinot Nero that shows balance, complexity and a wide array of wild berry, cola, spice and toasted-almond aromas. There’s also a refreshing touch of chopped mint and basil on the crisp finish.
— M.L.
(7/1/2012)
A 50-50 blend of Pinot Bianco and Chardonnay, this offers enormous intensity both in terms of its aromas and its natural structure. It shows soft, enduring tones of stone fruit, honey and exotic fruit, and there’s a bright touch of acidity on the close that pulls the wine nicely together.
— M.L.
(7/1/2012)
This is delicate and subdued, without any of the rawness this variety sometimes provides. Flavors of cola, blackberry and spice mark the palate; the finish is soft and rich.
— M.L.
(7/1/2012)
This Italian Pinot Nero from the far north of the country shows an Old World style with smooth elegance, a garnet-amber color and rustic aromas of savory spice and cured meat. There’s a pretty blast of freshness, with forest berry and fresh currant notes on the finish.
— M.L.
(12/31/2012)
Blacedelle is a great introduction wine for those who are not familiar with Lagrein, a traditional grape variety found in the far north of Italy. The wine opens with inky dark concentration and continues with aromas of black fruit, blackberry pie, spice and cigar box.
— M.L.
(6/1/2013)
Bright aromas of Granny Smith apple, green fruit, melon and honey emerge from the nose of this fragrant expression of Pinot Grigio. It is creamy and textured in the mouth with a touch of smooth almond paste on the close.
— M.L.
(11/1/2010)
Stone fruit, fragrant white rose, natural rubber and tangerine blossom mark the nose of this pretty effort. The wine’s texture is thick and oily, and there’s a touch of sweet spice on the close.
— M.L.
(7/1/2012)
This shows pristine aromas of white flower, almond paste and summer peach. The cool northern Italian climate has helped shape the beautifully aromatic bouquet.
— M.L.
(8/1/2012)