Piedmont Wine

Tasting Notes: The Alberto Oggero Roero Bianco is from 20-30 year old organic Arneis vines. More texture and body than a typical Arneis, but not less fragrant, this elegant white has peach pit, spiced apple and almond notes that... Read More

Tasting Notes: From the beautiful Le Coste cru in Santo Stefano in Roero are these unique sandy soils where 35-year-old Nebbiolo vines are planted. After the grapes are hand selected, maceration and fermentation take place with... Read More

Estate History: Andrea Scovero is a third generation winemaker from Bionzo, a small village in the hills of Costigliole d'Asti about 7 miles south of the town of Asti. In this tiny village with 100 citizens, Andrea Scovero... Read More

The Cantina Bartolo Mascarello is one of the legendary and historic producers of the Barolo appellation. The winery has stood as a beacon of staunch Barolo traditionalism since its official inception in 1918. The roots of the... Read More

Tasting Notes: As always, winemaker Maria Teresa Mascarello has coaxed all the possible nuance and grace out of the vintage. Sage, mint, cherry and tobacco all meld and fill the glass with etheral scents. The palate is taut and... Read More

Tasting Notes: The nose on the Bartolo Mascarello Dolcetto d'Alba is dense, with hints of violet and cyclamen, anise, almond, and vanilla notes. The palate is immediately slightly astringent, then fruity, leaving the mouth... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Benevelli Piero Barolo Ravera di Monforte shows cedar, tobacco, worn-in leather, herbs and smoke wrapped around a core of dark fruit.

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