The 2016 Coste della Sesia Al Forte is bold and intensely flavorful, with all of the character that is such a signature of these wines. Black cherry, juniper, menthol, spice and licorice all literally jump from the glass in this racy, potent, exotically beautiful Alto Piemonte red. The 2016 is a wine of real distinction and class, not to mention a total knockout. Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media
Josh Morgenthau
Roses, tar, orange marmalade, kalamata olives. A phenomenal streak of dark stony minerals. So expressive, long and filled with just-ripe dark red fruit, very sexy. So clean, fresh, stony, with layers of tartness and ripeness. Such a deep palate. Fantastic. 9.3 but this could go up in time.
Roses, tar, orange marmalade, kalamata olives. A phenomenal streak of dark stony minerals. So expressive, long and filled with just-ripe dark red fruit, very sexy. So clean, fresh, stony, with layers of tartness and ripeness. Such a deep palate. Fantastic. 9.3 but this could go up in time.
9.3Daron Watson
70% #Nebbiolo, 20% Croatina & 10% Vespolina #AltoPiemonte Licorice, tar, menthol, tobacco, black cherry & plum on the nose ~ and then the sexy juicy reverse on the palate!
70% #Nebbiolo, 20% Croatina & 10% Vespolina #AltoPiemonte Licorice, tar, menthol, tobacco, black cherry & plum on the nose ~ and then the sexy juicy reverse on the palate!
9.4Keaton Kail
Great end-of-day light to medium-bodied Nebbiolo blend. Fresh, savory, and pops in some lovely plump fruit at the tip of your palate. Precise acid and tannins make it surprisingly long in finishing.
Great end-of-day light to medium-bodied Nebbiolo blend. Fresh, savory, and pops in some lovely plump fruit at the tip of your palate. Precise acid and tannins make it surprisingly long in finishing.
9.0WARNING: DRINKING DISTILLED SPIRITS, BEER, COOLERS, WINE AND OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY INCREASE CANCER RISK, AND, DURING PREGNANCY, CAN CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS.