Jamie Lauder

9.0

2021 vintage.
Sangiovese 60 % and Cabernet Sauvignon 40 % from Pitigliano estate in Maremma, Tuscany with a southwest exposure.
Owned by Tommasi family since 1997.
Rompicolla is ‘breakneck’ but means tremendously steep and slippery slope…a risky adventure.
Soils are deep in volcanic tuff.
Stainless steel ferment and matured 1 year in 65 HL Slavonian oak casks.
Red cherries, raspberries, savoury spice, and floral.
Medium bodied but fresh and clean on the finish.
This wine loves food ….and I appreciate that. — 5 months ago

Ely Cohn

9.2

Rich with equal parts honey and lemon. I love the style of Northern Italy and this could be anything from Piedmont to Alto Adige. Golden glow, sweet perfumes, viscous foundation. Aromas of honey lemon almond marzipan, a bed of flowers, smoke and hint of mint. Very worth my while. — 4 years ago

Riccardo L.

9.0

Solid super. I like. — 5 years ago

Rocco Gonzalez

9.0

Mellow aroma with mature fruits, slight cinnamon spice — 5 years ago

Brian Agness

9.0

Very acidic with pear notes — 6 years ago

noone

9.0

Grape seed, cherry, lovely acidity and slight sweetness. Glouglou!!! — 7 years ago

Riccardo L.

8.9

A good wine. But a bit of a let down, if I’m being honest. 60% cab and I expected more fruit, structure and body. It veered too much into the Sangiovese territory. Not complaining but not celebrating either. — 7 years ago

Jody Scharf

9.1

lots of palate smacking spice, tart and acidy..I like.... — 7 months ago

Eric Kememes

9.3

Slays! Tree fruit Floral macération cloudy no tannic bite apple skin finish — 3 years ago

Ceccherini Cristiano

9.3

It needs time to open up
After a while it really reminds of a Burgundy
It has class to sell
Less funky than the 2018, but still very fleshy and delicious
It might be that the winemaking hands are changed, but not the beauty of the wine.
Again not a rose for the lovers of a classic Provence crisp rose, more towards being a red i reckon
This wine i am sure can age quite well for few years. It is definitely something you at least wanna try once, but i would not be surprised if you get hooked.
Cheers — 4 years ago

David Rein

8.9

It was under 20 dollars and spectator gave it a 93 (which is a joke) so I picked it up. It is lighter very drinkable but doesn’t approach the accolades it received. Another drink again but not buy again. Spectator must have been paid off for that rating. Not the first time I’m sure. — 5 years ago

Madeline Schimmels

8.9

Smooth, tart, funky, buttery, rich, delicious. The typa whites I like. $24 — 6 years ago

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Sheldon Nadler

9.0

2014 vintage, imbibed Aug/2019. Needed decanting ... very closed at first, practically no nose at all. Began to open up after a half hour to 45 minutes. Eventually - good fruit, big body, but tannins well controlled. I had my doubts at first, but ended up really enjoying with a hearty beef dinner. — 7 years ago

Ceccherini Cristiano

9.2

This is a version of Primitivo quite different to what we are used in Italy.
I am sure it has its lovers
6 months in French oak and 6 in American oak too
The wine has a deep colour
Multitude of spices over a big fruit.
It is a step away from a Barossa wine and two away from a classic Primitvo.
But it is definitely long and mouth fulling.
Top seller here downunder — 2 years ago

David S. Lopez

9.1

This was an excellent wine. It’s probably only my second outing with Primitivo di Manduria. It pours a beautiful thick purple in the glass. It has a decent nose. But the flavors are quite wonderful and powerful. There’s raisins berries plums and maybe a hint of vanilla or tobacco. There’s some acidity. And a decent finish. I will absolutely be buying this again, as well as other Primitivo PDM wines. It went perfectly with the elk steaks we paired it with. — 4 years ago

Erik Longabardi

9.0

Pulled from the cellar. Wasn’t expecting much but this was actually good. I dig it — 5 years ago

Dan R

9.1

Natural montepulciano. Comes in a clear bottle 🤷🏼‍♂️. Fully enjoyable, especially with rustic Italian fare. Quite farty on the nose. Tad spritzy. Slightly under ripe cherry on the palate with a minty kick. Tobacco and herbs. This has really nice verve and presence and I love the texture - lactic, almost creamy. Finishes with grainy tannins. Very alive. Tastes like a barrel sample. Drained quickly. — 6 years ago

Brandon Chew

9.0

Dark fruit, tinge of shiitake mushroom, give it an hour for the funk to mellow — 6 years ago

Joe Gillies

9.2

Wow! Wish I bought more of these at $16. Amazing. Big dark fruit, tobacco, leather, and cinnamon. Love it! — 7 years ago

Jim Brooks

9.5

Great Italian Cabernet Sauvignon blended with Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Well balanced. I will buy more then drink it! — 7 years ago