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: This floral, elegant and very nuanced Barolo is made from certified organic grapes from three communes: Barolo, Monforte d’Alba, and Novello, showcasing a cross section of the south-west portion of Barolo.... Read More
Tasting Notes: Crushed rose petal, mint, cinnamon, blood orange, kirsch and sage all lend complexity to this full-bodied, authoritative Barolo. The huge, building finish, with its alluring inner perfume, is a thing of real beauty.... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Brezza Barolo Sarmassa is a rich, virile Barolo.. Black cherry, lavender, spice, menthol, licorice, mocha, sage and underbrush all soar in this wonderfully deep and expansive wine loaded with character. Estate... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Burzi Barolo shows high-toned red fruit, menthol and dried herbs on the nose, with a bright acidity, well-placed tannins and an extended finish of roses and mint.
Estate History: Alberto Burzi comes from a family... Read More
Tasting Notes: The 2016 Cascina Baricchi Barbaresco Riserva Rose delle Casasse is a wine of pure elegance.Spice, flowers and savory herbs meld into the foreground while the fruit plays a secondary role. Less outward than the 2015,... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Cerruti Fol is an white wine produced with Moscato grapes that undergo spontaneous fermentation and maceration for 5 days on the skins, followed by 12 months aging in steel tank and concrete vats. It is not... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Col di Venti Barbera d'Asti Petraia represents its terroir and varietal character from the intriguing fresh red fruit nose, jammy with notes of rhubarb and hints of wild flower, to the soft gratifying palate.... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Daniele Ricci Derthona Timorasso is the calling card of the estate. Fermented and elevated in stainless steel, Daniele allows three days of skin contact, imparting some depth and color to the wine. Lees contact... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Daniele Ricci Il Giallo di Costa comes from the estates oldest Timorasso vines, planted in 1986 at the top of a steep hill. The wine sees 90 days of submerged cap maceration, giving it an orange hue and imbibing... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Daniele Ricci Rispetto is from Sauvignon Blanc grapes grown on white marl soils of Tortona in Piemonte. The must sits on the skins for a few weeks before aging in steel for six months. It is bottled unfined... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Daniele Ricci San Leto Timorasso comes from vines that were planted in 1989 and 1992. San Leto also undergoes three days of maceration without any pump-overs so not to extract any bitterness or less noble elements... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Diego Conterno Barolo is an elegant Nebbiolo-based wine sourced from three separate vineyards in Monforte. ‘San Giovanni,’ not far from the Barolo commune, contributes suave fruit; ‘Bricco... 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:Roddolo is considered a Dolcetto expert and this example, from the exemplary 2016 (just released!) only confirms his mastery of the grape. The signature Dolcetto of the estate from the best vines, this has more... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Fletcher Arcato is an orange, or skin-contact white wine, made from Arneis and Moscato. Moscato grapes used for the blend are left as whole bunches and put in the open fermenters first. Then the Arneis is destemmed... Read More
Estate History: The Vajra family has farmed Bricco delle Viole, the highest cru in Comune di Barolo, since the 1880s.Aldo Vajra, after being sent to the family farm due to his involvement in protests and marches in the late 1960's... 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 Borgogno Nebbiolo No Name shows an intense garnet red color with orange reflections. Ethereal, persistent, cassic 'tar and roses' perfume. The finish is dry, harmonious, velvety, full-bodied, and complex.... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Giovanni Almondo Arneis Vigne Sparse is a great entry into the joys of Arneis, one of the most important white varieties in the Roero. Clean and sharp flavors of white pepper, almond, under-ripe pear and mineral-driven... Read More