Estate History: Braida’s story is linked to that of Rocchetta Tanaro, a small town in the Monferrato area. They were some vineyards owned by Grandfather Giuseppe, who left them to his son Giacomo, and now they are cultivated... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Crissante Alessandria Barbera d'Alba Superiore Ruge is a wine built for the cellar. Packed with red fruits, blackcurrant and cherry, licorice and ripe strawberry. Herbal, rich and harmonious, full bodied,... 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
Estate History: Since 1761, Borgogno is one of the most historical wineries in Barolo. The underground cellars continue to represent a rare historical memory of the Langa to this day, and the wines are made according to tradition:... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Gian Luca Colombo Segni di Langa Barbera d'Alba Superiore is from vines 45 to 80 years old. This is a wine with great structure and intensity. The attention to detail is the secret of high quality and concentration.... Read More
Tasting Notes: The soil is the typical soil of Serralunga d’Alba, very rich in microelements, therefore these vineyards originate wines that express great character, with pronounced acidity and flavor. The color is dark... Read More
Tasting Notes: Nicholas Altare’s Langhe Barbera expresses notes of red and black berry, with hints of thyme, and olive. The wine is beautifully laced with a brightness from the fresh acidity and supple body.... Read More
Tasting Notes: From former snowboarding champ Olek Bondonio comes this delectable old-vine Barbera. He uses minimal intervention in the cellar, prefering to let the grape speak for itself. This wine blooms with blue plum, blackberry,... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Olek Bondonio Barbera d'Asti is serious, structured Barbera in a party-friendly format. Sourced from 40–80-year-old vines in Monferrato’s Altavilla cru, this limited production wine sees an extended... Read More
Tasting Notes: Benevelli’s Barbera is a more structured take on Piemonte’s classic table wine. Delicate minerality interplays with oak-imparted structure and surprisingly grippy tannins. Balsamic and dark cherry make... Read More
Tasting Notes: Giamello's Barbera is loaded with notes of red and black cherry, hints of dried herbs and a touch licorice. This is a Barbera with depth and beautiful structure.
Tasting Notes: Per Una Volta #3 is a blend composed of Barbera, Olivella, Piedirosso and Aglianico from a pergola vineyard and farmed biodynamically. The wine were not fined or filtered and contains only naturally occurring sulfites.... Read More