Sicily, Italy

Arianna Occhipinti

SP68 Bianco Terre Siciliane Albanello Muscat of Alexandria 2023

Nectarine in color. Vegetal, hay, barn-y on the nose - a very surprising aroma. Round mouth feel with pleasant acidity. Getting some grapefruit and citrus and meringue on the back end. Complex wine that pairs wonderfully with a light, pasta primavera. — 2 days ago

Azienda Agricola Fontodi

Flaccianello della Pieve Colli Toscana Centrale Sangiovese 2017

Had this one about 2,5 years ago and it has made a serious step forward. Still not where it needs to be but it opening one now didn’t harm at all. — 8 days ago

Vino, Edo and 18 others liked this

Tenuta Il Poggione

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2017

Vintage 2017 | 4 hours in decanter and then I was surprised by its accessibility. Very elegant wine with good structure, fine acidity and extreme good balance. Cherries. Paired with a spiced oyster mushrooms spaghetti. Reliable BdM — 7 days ago

Vino, Tom and 17 others liked this

Produttori del Barbaresco

Barbaresco Nebbiolo

It’s coming along, best after >24 h. Enjoyable now but will wait another 12m for next one. ‘20 vintage — 4 days ago

Juan, Jay and 4 others liked this

Arianna Occhipinti

SP68 Terre Siciliane Nero d'Avola Frappato 2022

Stanley Tucci likes this stuff, I like Stanley — a month ago

TwiLea Fletcher
with TwiLea
Ray, Jay and 4 others liked this
Jay Kline

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I like that stuff…not that it matters what I think

Tenuta dell'Ornellaia

Le Volte Toscana Sangiovese Blend 2022

3.4 Excellent Tuscan Blend, with good balance of fruitiness and tannins. On sale for $27.99. — 10 days ago

Peter, Doug and 1 other liked this

G.D. Vajra

Albe Barolo Nebbiolo 2020

Delicious and zippy, nice contrast of juicy red fruits and earthy, vegetal notes. Drinking great now and has a lot of structure for staying power! — 6 days ago

Natasha Bray
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Andrew, Ted and 6 others liked this

Tenuta San Guido

Guidalberto Toscana Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2020

At an Italian Restaurant on the Gold Coast having a nice pasta dish of Rigatoni with Lamb Shoulder. This wine by San Guido where their top Cuvée is the famous Sassicaia. This wine is 50/50 Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Oak maturation is well balanced using a combination of new and used oak. The nose shows obvious Cabernet traits and shows again how suitable Bolgheri is to Bordeaux blends - plummy notes. A good match with the dish. A dry finish. — 14 days ago

Andrew, Ron and 18 others liked this
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Sounds like a great meal, complimented by a nice wine, in an amazing place, Gold Coast! 👍 ☀️
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@Somm David T Agreed David. All I needed was a win on the blackjack tables which sadly did not happen 🤨🤨

Vietti

Perbacco Langhe Nebbiolo 2022

Bright Ruby color with aromas of red berry fruits, sweet spice and floral notes. On the palate flavors of cherry and blackberry with spice, licorice and floral notes. Fine tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit, floral spice and slight earthy character. — 2 days ago

Paul, Tom and 3 others liked this

Gaja

Ca'Marcanda Promis Toscana Sangiovese Blend 2013

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9.3

Drinking in 2025. Has aged well. Beautiful and fragrant nose of dark cherries, tobacco, snd vanilla followed by spices and hints of herbs on the palate. Time has no doubt mellowed the tannins and transitions to a longish smooth finish. Acidity still present and will continue to age well. Suspect lower ratings reflect people drinking this wine young. — 11 days ago