The Auswine Forum

Giuseppe Mascarello Nebbiolo 2013. Real vibrancy. Lifted red fruits, freshness and lively length. So good. A step up on the Sandrone Valmaggiore and Giovanni Rosso editions of the same vintage . Quality.

Have recently worked through a range of 2012 and 2013 Nebbiolos, from the likes of Vietti, Giuseppe Cortese, Massolino, Brezza, Giovanni Rosso and Sandrone, with the latter two being standouts for classic fruit purity and freshness. The 2013 Giovanni Rosso probably ahead on VFM, but really impressed...

In Barbaresco I would recommend visiting Giuseppe Cortese and Olek Bondonio. In Barolo, if you can pre book by ringing, Bartolo Mascarello is seminal traditional producer ( Alan Manley who works there is American) Also if you pre book can recommend Vietti and Massolino. Massimo at Benevelli Piero is...

Recent comparitive tasting over a few days of Giuseppe Cortese Rabaja 2011 and Benevelli Piero Monforte Ravera 2011. Two very different expressions. Cortese appeared the better of the two, with great transparency, freshness and balance. The Benevelli, appeared heavier with the warmer vintage, with s...

Tried the 2011 PdB at cellar door a couple of months ago, alongside the 2010. The latter was more impressive, with the 2011, while very good, not having the palate intensity of the 2010. Figure the 2011 may have been slightly stripped of stuffing with the best of the individual crus being separately...