TN: Nebbiolo, dammit

[Jeff Grossman]

Opened Mauro Franchino 2012 Gattinara tonight. This is perfect. There is grip, there are roses and just a touch of thorn, totally dry unjuicy redfruit (you know, like grown-ups drink), a hint of smoke and cedar and bay leaf and bbq beef, full dark red like it was born yesterday, long and wistful finish.

If you're drinking something Italian, post here!

 

[Oswaldo Costa]

Sound perfect.

Just opened a bottle of 2018 Monteraponi Chianti Classico. Still good, but seems to be rather prematurely on the down swing.

 

[VLM]

originally posted by Jeff Grossman:
TN: Nebbiolo, dammitOpened Mauro Franchino 2012 Gattinara tonight. This is perfect. There is grip, there are roses and just a touch of thorn, totally dry unjuicy redfruit (you know, like grown-ups drink), a hint of smoke and cedar and bay leaf and bbq beef, full dark red like it was born yesterday, long and wistful finish.

If you're drinking something Italian, post here!

I love this producer. Increasingly difficult to source them as he no longer works with Portovino. The 2012 is a very good vintage and this post made me look at inventory and I haven't had a bottle since 2021. Time to remedy! The 2015 is fiercely tannic earlier this year, so don't be tempted to open one soon.

 

[VLM]

originally posted by Oswaldo Costa:
Sound perfect.

Just opened a bottle of 2018 Monteraponi Chianti Classico. Still good, but seems to be rather prematurely on the down swing.

This was never going to make old bones. I drank the last of mine last Spring and it was time.