Cigliuti's 2016 Barbaresco Vie Erte is absolutely gorgeous. In 2016, the Vie Erte stands out for its distinctive spiced profile and that extra kick of mid-palate richness the wine has acquired now that the vines are nearly... Read More
The 2018 “Chiara” Langhe Nebbiolo is supple yet structured, offering a lively and expressive profile that far exceeds typical village-level Nebbiolos. Aromas of cherry, raspberry, floral petals, and a lifted mineral edge jump... Read More
The Ferrando estate covers about 17 acres in the Canavese and Carema DOCs of the northern Piedmont of northwest Italy. Nebbiolo and Barbera grow in the higher foothills, in the shadows of the Alps and Mont Blanc, and Erbaluce... Read More
The 2018 Bussia is medium‑to‑full‑bodied with ripe cherry and berry flavors, lifted by floral notes like violet and rose, with savory spice and a touch of leather. Fine‑grained, firm tannins offer structure, while fresh... Read More
2015 saw an exceptional growing year in Barbaresco, and Luigi Giordano's '15 Barbaresco Asili is an exceptional wine. Pressed rose petals, warm earth, crushed herbs, peppery spices, and touches of leather and black tea... Read More
A lot has changed in the legendary wine-making region of Piemonte. Over the past two decades a new wave of producers has emerged in the region, revealing different personalities of the majestic nebbiolo grape. And to their credit,... Read More
Located in the Rombone area of the Langhe, the Nada family estate was born when great-grandfather Carlo settled and dedicated himself to winemaking. He shared his passion with his son and his daughter-in-law Ada, after whom the... Read More
Located in the Rombone area of the Langhe, the Nada family estate was born when great-grandfather Carlo settled and dedicated himself to winemaking. He shared his passion with his son and his daughter-in-law Ada, after whom the... Read More
2016 Poderi Colla Barbaresco Roncaglie
Christopher Deas, Italian Wine Merchants: "Like the Cigliuti, this is a little and serious Barbaresco that would make Sergio proud. It is another one of those small family run wineries in... Read More
The 2020 Barbaresco Montefico Riserva is a powerful and brooding Nebbiolo—deep ruby in color, with expressive notes of crushed rosemary, lavender, mint, pine, tobacco, cedar, and dark cherry at the core. Critics have showered... Read More
The 2014 Muncagota Riserva is a beautifully poised Barbaresco from a cooler, more classical vintage. The bouquet is lifted and expressive, with aromas of red cherry, cranberry, rose petals, licorice, and hints of orange zest.... Read More
The Barbaresco Riserva Pora 2014 is a study in balance and refinement, delivering a graceful yet structured expression of Nebbiolo. Aromatically, it opens with notes of menthol, wild berries, and dried herbs, wrapped in floral... Read More
The 2020 Rabajà Riserva is a brooding, high-voltage expression of Barbaresco—deep ruby in color with aromatics of ripe cherry, espresso crema, leather, red flowers, dusty earth, and mint. On the palate, it’s precise and... Read More
The 2020 Rio Sordo Riserva is a deeply expressive and layered Nebbiolo, currently closed but built for the long haul. Aromas of dark cherry, plum, leather, incense, and tobacco promise depth, while tasters such as Kerin O’Keefe... Read More
From one of Barolo’s most iconic crus, the 2021 Bussia shows remarkable poise and depth. It opens with aromas of wild cherry, rose petal, and sweet herbs, followed by a structured, mineral-driven palate layered with dark berries,... Read More
The 2019 Barolo from Rocche dei Manzoni presents ruby red color and a nose combining sweet and savory aromas: red cherry, black cherry, spice, orange peel, mint, and a kiss of oak. On the palate it is balanced and supple, with... Read More
Following the death of their father, Alfonso and Paolo Scavino divided their father’s vineyard holdings in the commune of Castiglione Falletto. Paolo chose an eponymous title for his estate, which included a 2-hectare plot in... Read More
Following the death of their father, Alfonso and Paolo Scavino divided their father’s vineyard holdings in the commune of Castiglione Falletto. Paolo chose an eponymous title for his estate, which included a 2-hectare plot in... Read More
Scavino Winery: "Despite the Barolo from Serralunga have always been described as austere ones, Paolo Scavino finds in Prapò many element of softness and elegance. It’s a deep wine characterized by an intense garnet red color,... Read More
Following the death of their father, Alfonso and Paolo Scavino divided their father’s vineyard holdings in the commune of Castiglione Falletto. Paolo chose an eponymous title for his estate, which included a 2-hectare plot in... Read More
This 2020 Vicenziana opens with a vibrant garnet‑ruby colour and an expressive aromatics of wild cherry, pomegranate seed, violet and rose petal, layered with cracked black pepper and a hint of tobacco leaf. On the palate, lively... Read More