Jay Kline

9.5

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of two hours. The 2015 “Vigna Bric Mentina” from the Montefico MGA pours a garnet color with a transparent core; medium+ viscosity and no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe Morello cherry, raspberry, strawberry, roses with freshly cut stems, cedar chest, dried herbs and gravelly earth and minerals. There’s also a kiss of VA, just in case you needed a reminder that this is a traditional Italian wine, lol! On the palate, the wine is bone dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and slightly savory. This is absolutely baller. How did I sleep on this producer for so long? Oh yeah…I remember: access. I live in Omaha. Welp…now I have another producer to chase. Drink now with patience (enjoy the ride!) and through 2045. — 4 hours ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.4

2018 vintage. Spicy and a tad weedy (not the 4/20 variety) nose. Light-medium body but plenty of punch. Abusive Luxardo cherry in the flavors alongside cola nut, raspberry and rhubarb. Biggy tannins but mostly front-loaded vs back end. Needs a good 2 hour decant to air out. Tremendous hollers for the dollars. Almost a Pinot/Burgundy-styled bod. Almost. So much zip and personality. Super fresh and super presh. Love this producer. 3.31.24. — 2 years ago

Michael Brown

9.2

Light bodied, with notes of kiwi and white flowers. Yet it has some of the depth of an unoaked Chardonnay. — 5 years ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.4

2018 vintage. Decanted and tasted after 30 mins. Light-medium/medium body. Oodles of power. Just starting to transition into adulthood. 2.20.26. — a month ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.3

This is flagship Cabernet Sauvignon from Alta Nova Vinyards in Napa Valley, CA. a masterpiece from a female winemaker, Britt Richards who has the finesse of vinifying wines from myriad California terroirs (mostly mountains). Electrifying aromas of black forrest, leaves, earth and graphite. It makes an opening to the palate with punchy tannins, elevated but not overpowering acidity and silky, very silky tannins. Polyphenols are super-balanced, it can challenge any mountain-like heavy Cab from Napa as a great contender. Loved the elegant finish. Needs to open for over 2 hours to appreciate its potential and savory notes.
— a year ago

AJ Gubser

8.9

Lemon, peach, sea shell, river rock, perfumed white flower. Medium+ body with slightly oily feel on the palate. Plenty of zippy acidity to keep it fresh though. Lots of citrus and floral notes of lemon, lime, and orange with some pith and mineral bitterness.

Tasty stuff and excellent value. Hitting the spot on these warmer days. — 5 years ago

Anthony De Blasi

9.4

Excellent showing. In balance! I think I’m starting to like the Starderi above their Ca Nova Ciabot — 6 months ago

Anthony De Blasi

9.3

Solid value! Good QPR — 10 months ago

Michelle Ma

9.3

High acid, very fruity. Lemon, citrus, tight — 4 years ago

Amanda Burton

9.2

From K&L Best Buy wine club. I think this would make a nice weeknight wine. — 5 years ago