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Grape Observer

A fine wine review focussing on wines from Australia and France (c)

  • Dirupi Rosso di Valtellina Nebbiolo 2018

    From Valtellina in the far north of Lombardy and varietally labelled as nebbiolo. It’s a “Rosso”, so in theory an earlier drinking wine. It proves to be a very good nebbiolo after initially not appearing it had plans to amount to much. Aromas of strawberry compote and even raisined fruit blew off, showing a true […]

    Sean Mitchell

    April 19, 2022
    Wine Reviews
    Italy, Nebbiolo, Valtellina
  • Blind tasting nebbiolo

    This tasting is of two nebbiolos blind, the only clue being “two wines from the same region“. Tasted: March 2022.

    Sean Mitchell

    March 25, 2022
    Blind Tasting, Wine Reviews
    Barolo, Italy, Langhe, Nebbiolo
  • La Val Dei Preti Roero Riserva 2017

    From Roero in the north of Piedmont in Italy, this is a good nebbiolo from La Val dei Preti. It has aromas of herbs and camphor. The palate is dry and its primary features are its high (but not very high) acidity and chalky medium-high tannins. The alcohol is 14.5, there is medium length and […]

    Sean Mitchell

    February 26, 2022
    Wine Reviews
    Italy, Nebbiolo, Roero
  • Figli Luigi Oddero Rombone Barberesco 2014

    The Rombone vineyard is within the Treiso subregion of Barbaresco in Piemonte. Here’s a link to a map that goes into exquisite detail. Treiso is a cooler subregion of Barbaresco with an average altitude of around 350 metres according to the producer, and together with Pajoré, Rombone is of one of its best vineyards. 2014 […]

    Sean Mitchell

    July 11, 2020
    Wine Reviews
    Barbaresco, Italy, Nebbiolo, Piemonte
  • Pira Margheria Barolo 2011

    This is an excellent Barolo from Pira and the 2011 vintage.  It opens to attractive aromas of licorice and earth,  The palate is full bodied, the tannins very firm and the finish is long with attractive sour cherry characters.  Yes.  Approachable now or over the next decade or more.  Rating: Very Good.  Abv: 14.5.  Price:  […]

    Sean Mitchell

    May 15, 2020
    Wine Reviews
    Barolo, Italy, Nebbiolo, Piemonte
  • Brezza Sarmassa Barolo 2011

    Brezza Sarmassa Barolo 2011 Wine Review

    Sean Mitchell

    May 6, 2020
    Wine Reviews
    Barolo, Italy, Nebbiolo
  • Pira Serralunga Barolo 2014

    Pira Serralunga Barolo 2014 Wine Review

    Sean Mitchell

    May 6, 2020
    Wine Reviews
    Barolo, Italy, Nebbiolo
  • Rizzi Barbaresco Pajorè 2013

    Rizzi Barbaresco Wine Review

    Sean Mitchell

    March 31, 2020
    Wine Reviews
    Barbaresco, Italy, Nebbiolo
  • Guido Porro Barolo 2015

    Guido Porro Barolo Wine Review

    Sean Mitchell

    March 29, 2020
    Wine Reviews
    Barolo, Italy, Nebbiolo
  • Neno Negri Riserva Valtellina Superiore 2013

    This is an excellent Valtellina wine from Nino Negri. It has swirling aromatics of florals and roses. The palate has a firm structure and high acidity. This nebbiolo is rather delicious and can be approached now or over the next decade. Rating: Very Good. Abv: NA. Price: mid $50s. Website: NA. Reviewed: January 2020.

    Sean Mitchell

    January 16, 2020
    Wine Reviews
    Italy, Nebbiolo, Valtellina

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