Winery - Cascina del Monastero
Showing 1-10
of 10
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Lively and vibrant with loads of wild berries and black fruit, this is an oak-aged Dolcetto that lives up to the best qualities this native Italian grape can offer. The wine would pair with a long list of Mediterranean and South American foods thanks to its firm tannins and bright finish.
0 out of 0 people thought this note was helpful.
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This boutique estate was founded in 1926 by Alessio Grasso and is now run by his grandson Giuseppe. The generational shift has brought equal attention to tradition and technology and this wine shows aspects of both. Pristine aromas of wild berry, crushed peppercorn and white truffle make for a very compelling bouquet.
0 out of 0 people thought this note was helpful.
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The 2004 Bricco Riund Riserva makes a very nice first impression thanks to the elegant and fine nature of its aromas. There’s a definite aromatic lift here, spurred forward by buoyant aromas of root beer, cherry, menthol, white stone and dried currants. Give it a few more years in the bottle to soft those firm tannins.
0 out of 0 people thought this note was helpful.
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This Riserva Barolo shows surprising freshness and vibrancy thanks to the fine quality of its berry and cherry aromas. At the back are piquant layers of spice, menthol and black licorice. A soft touch of plush sweetness characterizes the finish.
0 out of 0 people thought this note was helpful.
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Here’s a Barolo with a light and delicate touch. Bricco Luciani offers a steady stream of currants, root beer, tar, licorice and dusty mineral aromas. In fact, the mineral component is decisive and adds backbone to the wine in the mouth as well. This expression focuses less on brawn and extraction and more on elegance and finesse.
0 out of 0 people thought this note was helpful.
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Sweet oak-driven notes of cinnamon, vanilla and dark chocolate appear at first, leaving only a sliver of room for the natural berry and cherry fruit to come forward. The mouthfeel is silky and smooth with a touch of bright acidity on the close.
0 out of 0 people thought this note was helpful.
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Cascina del Monastero’s base Barolo shows simple fruit tones and offers an easy, straight shooter approach overall. You’ll get aromas of wild berry, cola and spice and the wine is firm and compact on the close. In all, it comes off as an informal interpretation of one of the world’s greatest wines.
0 out of 0 people thought this note was helpful.
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This Barbera d’Alba from the warm 2005 vintage definitely seems past its prime. The wine is browning and dark with aromas of candied fruit and dried beef. The mouthfeel, however, is pleasantly marked by crisp, spicy freshness.
0 out of 0 people thought this note was helpful.
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Cascina del Monastero’s bright Vigna Parroco Barbera opens with sweet aromas of spice, cinnamon, clove and forest fruit. The texture is smooth and rich here and bright berry crispness appears on the close.
0 out of 0 people thought this note was helpful.
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Smoky tobacco notes, leather, ripe fruit, cola, chocolate and chewy dark spice open the nose of this muscular Barolo. There’s a special tightness or sharpness to the mouthfeel that gives the wine a tight, polished feel.
0 out of 0 people thought this note was helpful.
Showing 1-10
of 10
