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 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: Taste a new side of Nebbiolo. Sandro d'Pindeta showcases the juicier and more delicate side of this bold and powerful grape. Grown on well-draining sandy soils, the grapes are fermented spontaneously with wild... Read More
Tasting Notes: Taste a new side of Nebbiolo. Sandro d'Pindeta showcases the juicier and more delicate side of this bold and powerful grape. Grown on well-draining sandy soils, the grapes are fermented spontaneously with wild... Read More
Tasting Notes: Luca and Elena have long been deeply committed to Barbera d’Alba, being early advocates of its potential. They firmly believe in its ability to showcase the essence of the Langhe to a broad audience. The Carrà... Read More
Tasting Notes: The vineyards are located in Monforte, an area renowned for its natural biodiversity. Elena and Luca view Dolcetto as a vital introduction for young wine drinkers to the Langhe region. The grapes are vinified whole... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Castello di Verduno Basadone is bright, fresh and loaded with raspberry, white pepper and floral energy. Its a rare red from the Pelaverga grape that works with seafood, vegetarian dishes or as an apertivo 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: The De Forville Chardonnay comes from vineyards located in Castagnole Lanze, at the farmhouse “Cascina Buc”, and in Coazzolo; the grapes are processed in Barbaresco. This Chardonnay is a light and fresh... 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: Fontanafredda Gavi has a straw-yellow color with greenish highlights. Its nose is intense and floral with notes of vanilla, lemon and apples. On the palate, full-bodied and dry with flavors of stone fruit and apple.... 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: The Francesco Brigatti Colline Novaresi Bianco Mottobello is a well-structured white wine made from the Erbaluce grape. Mottobello is a bright straw yellow color and reveals vibrant notes of acacia, honey, wild... Read More
Tasting Notes: The typically rustic Freisa grapes are more refined and elegant in Frasca's hands. Round tannins and a delicate core of red fruits meld with hints of woodland herbs and a touch of woodsmoke. On the label is... Read More
Tasting Notes:Fratelli Negri UVA Rara is a fun and fresh red with notes of black cherry, and raspberry with underlying tones of wild herbs and a lingering acidity that makes the wine feel almost alive.... 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
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 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
