Stefan Dolhain

8.9

2020 vintage. Romorantin "Gloria"from Domaine de Montcy in Cheverny. Vin de France. Biodynamically farmed. Light golden colour. Some sherry-like aromas (Amontillado) in the nose. Walnuts, beeswax, quince, and dried flowers. This is an oxydative style, not sure if it was intended that way? In any case, this tastes more like a Vernaccia Di Oristano than the very few Romorantin wines I have tasted (many years ago, no vivid memories), but since I like the former... There also seems to be a bit of residual sugar which balances the walnut bitterness in the finish. A bit of an acquired taste, but worth a try. I wonder how this tastes young? The website says the estate is permanently closed. Abv. 12,5%. — a day ago

Greg

9.0

Drinking something unique and old like this is often a joy. But, I’d put this in the interesting but not delicious category. Brown like a Solera sherry, I can really only imagine this wine working in a haute cuisine pairing. Or in Sardinia on a cliff overlooking the sea, eating fried fish or some pecorino with tartufo and nuts as an antipasto. — 6 years ago

Jim Nelson

9.1

Nice specimen — 7 years ago

with Camille

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9.1

Medium pink-red. High-pitched, perfumed aromas of red cherry and plum, with a fresh grapefruit quality and a touch of peach. Deep and juicy, with precise red fruit flavors enlivened by harmonious acidity. Finishes long and suave, with impeccable balance, showcasing lingering red fruit and spice notes. Lots of flavor and only 11.5% alcohol. 100% Nieddera. (Ian D'Agata, Vinous, June 2018)
— 8 years ago

Kevin Simback

9.1

Coulda fooled me into being a wonderfully Sherry! — 10 years ago

Eduardo Bolaños

Sommelier Terroni Downtown LA

9.0

Tasted like a cross of an Oloroso and a Marsala — 11 years ago

Ceccherini Cristiano

9.1

Made from Vernaccia di Oristano
This is not dry, but very full flavor
I am not an expert on Vermouth, but this is clean, smooth and i would recommend it as an aperitif with a cube of ice perhaps.
Quite nutty. — a year ago

Wes Aguas

10

Best vernaccia I’ve ever had. Riserva from ‘91. From my wife’s hometown. Love it. — 5 years ago

Mark

9.6

Fantastic! — 6 years ago

Murray Tarvis

9.0

Amber colour. Aromas of cedar and nuts and dried fruit with overripe suzina plums after the wasps have got to them. Tastes very dry but has a sweet rich warm mouthfeel. Sherry like but very clean if that makes sense. For me the perfect aperitivo. — 6 years ago

Wayne Stargardt

9.0

Very soft and smooth for a Cannonau. Black cherries, plums, earthy, slight tobacco. Very smooth, lingering finish. — 7 years ago

with Deb

Guido Perrella

9.0

Out of the ordinary Vernaccia di Oristano. The nose is intriguing but it is in the mouth where this Wine gets extraordinary with an infinite persistency — 9 years ago

Vic Goel

8.9

Spicy, medium tannins, raisins. Went really well with my pappardelle with pecorino and beef/tripe ragu. Cin Cin! — 11 years ago

Morgan Diamant

9.4

Mineral and yellow/green apple driven. Delicious and some more richness and body compared to vermentino. From a town south east of Oristano. — 4 years ago

Wayne Stargardt

9.2

Bonisimo! Blackberries, licorice, tobacco, and spice. Smoothest Cannonau we have ever had. — 4 years ago

with Deb

Mark

9.5

Excellent Vermentino. Dry, crisp with subtle flower notes. Doesn't get any better than this for the price. — 6 years ago

Jim Nelson

9.0

Yaaas to Vernaccia — 7 years ago

with Camille

Nick Farrell

9.7

Delicious and different. Oxidative, rich. Not a beginner wine. — 8 years ago

Kyle Zeman

9.1

Raisins, bitter herbs, oxidized green apples, some creamy notes. Paired well with Sichuan food — 9 years ago

Molly K

9.0

This was beautiful! Strong, nutty and mineral similar to nice home wines I've had in Greece. — 10 years ago