Tasting Notes: Mario and Gabriele’s six hectares of vines are cultivated on steep, terraced hillsides and are rooted into a variety of sandy and chalky soils. The Langhe Nebbiolo Sori del Mattino are from 20-year-old vines... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Burzi Langhe Nebbiolo Runcaja is supple and spicy, with red cherry and fresh thyme on the nose. Cherries echo on the palate, with a soft acidity and mellow tannins providing structure. Estate History: Alberto... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Cantina del Pino Barbaresco punches way above its weight class (and price point). Aromatics of spring flowers, sage and savory spices roll into a medium body palate loaded with tantilizing red berry notes with... Read More
Tasting Notes: Castrum Roche Langhe Nebbiolo is a harmonious blend of fruit, acidity, and tannins. Ripe cherry and raspberry flavors dance gracefully across the tongue, accompanied by lively acidity that lends freshness and vibrancy... Read More
Tasting Notes: Castrum Roche Langhe Rosato is produced entirely from Nebbiolo grapes and when drinking you are reminded of this by the level of beautiful acidity that is found towards the end of the first sip. Loaded with notes... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Chiussuma Rosso Farinel is a Nebbiolo-based wine produced in Carema, in Piedmont along the border of the Valle d'Asote, vinified and fermented exclusively in steel. The goal of the winery is to best represent... Read More
Tasting Notes: With this third vintage of Langhe Nebbiolo, Alessandro Salvano has officially followed in the footsteps of his vintner grandparents. After graduating from Alba’s Scoula Enologica, he trained in estates across... Read More
Tasting Notes: Fermentation for the Fabio Zambolin Costa della Sesia Nebbiolo Vallelonga takes place in stainless steel for over three weeks, followed by aging in old 225 liter barrels for thirteen months. The fermentation is... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Fletcher Nebbiolo d'Alba is a Barbaresco hidden as a Nebbiolo. The vineyards sit outside of Barbaresco, on the far side of the Tanaro river in two different regions, Scaparoni and Monta but the style is... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Fontanafredda Ebbio Nebbiolo when young, it features a fragrance which is wonderfully spontaneous and full of surprise: in its bouquet, colour, and generous, velvety body this langhe Nebbiolo brings out all... Read More
Estate History: Among the splendid rolling hills of the Langhe, in the heart of Piedmont, stands the beautiful Fontanafredda estate, which once belonged to King Vittorio Emanuele II who n turn gave it to Rosa Vercellana, a commoner... Read More
Tasting Notes: Franchino Gattinara has the depth and complexity of an aged Barolo but with freshness and elegance. Black cherry, licorice, tobacco and black pepper are all present when tasting but well-balanced by hints of dried... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Giacomo Borgogno & Figli Langhe Nebbiolo is ethereal, persistent, with the classic 'tar and roses' perfume you might find on a Barolo. The finish is dry, harmonious, velvety, medium-bodied, and complex.... Read More
Tasting Notes: The grapes for the Guido Porro Langhe Nebbiolo Camilu are sourced from parcels that sit next to two legendary Barolo crus in the commune of Serralunga d’Alba; Lazzarito and the fabled Vigna Rionda. Lazzarito... Read More