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Welcome to an independent exploration of the world of wine. Here, we uncover the fascinating journey of grapes from vine to glass, discover the dedicated winemakers and their origins, and delve into the unique flavors that make each bottle an experience. I'm not a sommelier, nor do I have any affiliations with wine importers or stores. I'm simply a wine enthusiast who enjoys documenting my tasting adventures and insights, all while maintaining the utmost impartiality.

Ratings

February 24, 2023

4.0 / 5.0·

750 mL

·@One Tea Tree

Alright, this vintage is consistently good. Give it some time to breathe, and it reveals all its beauty. Cider, tea, honey, dried flowers, and VA. Easy to drink, fresh, and juicy with moderate funkiness.

August 12, 2022

4.0 / 5.0·

750 mL

·@101 Bar

Some would say that this wine is up to expectations, but considering my experience with previous vintages, I'd say - Dinavolino 2020 is surprisingly pleasant and ready to drink. Typical skin contact wine from a great winemaker. Cider, VA, honey, white flowers, and dried herbs. Fresh, rather light, flavourful, and moderately funky. And most importantly, I want another glass after finishing one. And then one more.

Denavolo

When Giulio Armani is not busy with La Stoppa, he produces his own wine - Denavolo (macerated for 6 months), Denavolino (similar to Denavolo, but grapes are from lower altitude) and Catavela (macerated from 7 days). His wines are comparable to famous La Stoppa Ageno 2015.