Ming L

9.1

Ettore Germano only bottles Lazzarito as a Riserva, which is the estate’s flagship bottling.

It’s not quite ready yet after a decade. The initial nose is dominated by iron, leather, and earthy mineral tones. After about 2 hours in the decanter, layers of red cherry, rosehip, and dried orange peel gradually emerge. The palate is powerful and tightly wound, framed by vibrant acidity and firm tannins that have yet to fully knit into the fruit. This is a serious Barolo whose best years still appear to lie well ahead. — 24 days ago

Tom Kobylarz

9.3

Ettore Germano's Alta Langa Extra Brut 2020 is revelatory, the sparkling wines from this Barolo producer are some of the best I have had outside champagne. His Barolos are knockouts too! Sergio, the winemaker and current family head of the winery, is a passionate

sparkling wine lover and it comes through in his sparkling wines.

Starbright-straw color, a nicely thick and frothy mousse of tiny bubbles. The nose is linear, with Meyer lemon, pear, chalk, white flowers, with a touch of reduction initially that blows off. Open this about an hour before you start to pour it out. The fruit really pushes through later with air and adds some stone fruit notes as it warms up and opens. Medium bodied, med+ acidity, med+ young, complex, and tightly layered flavors sail into a fresh and very confident and complete long finish.

Made up of Pinot Noir & Chardonnay, 80/20, the Chardonnay is fermented in 500L foudre and Pinot Noir in steel, 30 months en tirage, dosage not labeled but tastes like 2 g/L or so. 93 points Kerin O'Keefe, I agree with that score. — 6 months ago

Henry Luiker

9.0

The best Barolo at Da Fabiana, Bossolaschetto, Piedmonte with the three Cubans. 95 euros. Complex, big, quite elegant. However, the Langhe Nebbiolo last night might be better, forgive me. Curly really liked it. — 9 months ago

Alan Snitow

9.2

Coda da volpe barrel — 2 years ago

Doug Young

9.4

Delicious Langhe wine, reminds me of a Pinot Grigio — 3 years ago

with Pam

Sean Capiaux

8.9

First two bottle were corked — 5 years ago

Andy Stabile

9.0

Big, balanced, touch of salt — 2 months ago

Sally Neal

9.0

Delightful. Create a chicken parm with a twist and some steamed spinach. I needed to decant it and let it breathe for a while. During the aperitivo hora. — 2 months ago

romo

9.3

If you know Riesling, this is pretty awesome. Metallic and precise with a ton of nuance, if you pay attention. — 6 months ago

Matthew Cohen

9.0

Nose: potent. Dark flowers.

Palate: a bit cooked.

Grand cru $80 — 9 months ago

Gene Buonviri

8.9

Lovely light ruby red with aromas of juicy ripe red plums, Ranier Cherries and rhubarb. Taste of red raspberries and strawberry. An enjoyable blend of acidity and tannins. This dry, medium bodied wine is an excellent addition to any collection. — a year ago

with Justinian

Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.2

5% JR! Tart balance. Big flavor. — 4 years ago

Pamela Taylor

9.2

First time trying a Methode Champenoise from Barolo and I’m not disappointed! Elegant and bright, light on its feet with tart cranberry and raspberry. Very dry and tons of fun! — 5 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.0

I have been on Delectable for about 10 years and just under 5000 wines tasted. Delectable are now saying zero wines tasted??? Delectable have since corrected this to around 4850 wines. I had this last weekend on the Gold Coast in new Italian restaurant in Southport called Bar Ricci - excellent wine list. I’ve always thought Amarone reminds me of Fruit (raisins) and nut milk chocolate. A very fluid mouth filling texture. Silky tannins. Easy to drink. — 2 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.1

Livia Fontana – Fontanin – Nebbiolo 2021, Barolo DOCG – Piemonte, Italy 🇮🇹

Overview
100% Nebbiolo sourced from vineyards around Castiglione Falletto in the Barolo DOCG. A classic expression of Nebbiolo showing the grape’s aromatic intensity, bright acidity, and structural elegance typical of the Langhe hills.

Aromas & Flavors
Highly aromatic with lifted notes of rose petals and tart red fruits. Cherry, cranberry, and subtle earthy undertones emerge with aeration.

Mouthfeel
Medium to full-bodied with vibrant acidity and firm yet refined tannins. Elegant structure with a smooth and persistent finish.

Food Pairings
Braised meats, truffle dishes, mushroom risotto, lamb, aged cheeses.

Verdict
A beautifully aromatic Barolo that highlights Nebbiolo’s classic rose and red-fruit profile while remaining approachable and expressive.

Did You Know?
Nebbiolo is named after the Italian word nebbia (“fog”), referring to the autumn fog that blankets the Langhe hills during harvest season.

🍷 Personal Pick
Aromatic, elegant, and delicious, rose-driven Nebbiolo at its finest.
— 4 months ago

Stephen Osgood

9.3

beautiful traditional Barolo — 7 months ago

Amy

8.9

around a $40 price point i think, bright, nice bubbles- would have preferred a little more breadiness (at this price point) — 10 months ago

Tristan

9.7

Delicious, garnet color, good age — 2 years ago

Renee

9.2

Net iets te fruitig, maar verder heel lekker — 4 years ago

Leslie Hoxworth

9.1

Trying to find something similar to my sea shell recommendation. Not terribly similar but an unOaked chard and I liked it. — 6 years ago