Tasting Notes: From the esteemed Brea vineyard, considered to be one of the top crus in all of Barolo comes the Brovia Barolo Brea Vigna Ca' Mia. Rich in texture, with elegant tannins and a firm, powerful acidity, this wine... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Brovia Barolo Rocche di Castiglione is a powerhouse of a wine, ripe and rich, yet layered and complex, with menthol, woodsmoke, red berries and earthy notes. Open and decant for a few hours for maximum impact.... 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: The Cantina del Pino Barbaresco Albesani is from the famed vineyard, elegant and powerful, with a grace and tension only found in world class wines.
Estate History: Cantino del Pino is a micro-estate run until recently... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Gallina vineyard produces lighter, more etheral wines and this is no exception. Bright fruit, soft tannins and a pleasant acidity coarse through the wine. Mint, sweet pipe tobacco and woodland berries all cascade... Read More
Tasting Notes: Cantina del Pino, named for the giant Pine tree on the estate, was part of the Produttori del Barbaresco cooperative until owner Renato Vacca decided to start making wine under his own label in the late 1990’s.... Read More
Tasting Notes: This unique Barolo, from the Valentino cru in Castiglione-Falletto, is 100% Nebbiolo Rose, a rare clone that imparts elevated aromatics and a soft but firm tannic structure. On the nose it is complex and elegant... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Ettore Germano Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d'Alba has a bright garnet red color. The nose shows strawberry, cherry, pomegranate and rose petals. On the palate you find red fruits which pack a punch of... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Fletcher Barbaresco Recta Pete comes from the Starderi and Roncaglie crus, two of the finest in Barbaresco. Reticent at first, an hour open and aromas of dried citrus, chestnuts, leather and sweet pipe tobacco... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Fletcher Barbaresco Starderi bursts with blood orange, cedar and red berries. Tannins are firm and well-integrated, this is a very pure and potent expression of Nebbiolo. Estate History: David Fletcher is an... 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 Fratelli Alessandria Barolo del Comune di Verduno is sourced exclusively from vineyard sites in Verduno. Rivarocca, Pisapola, Campasso, Rocche dell'Olmo and Boscato all add distinct elements into this aromatic... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Fratelli Alessandria Barolo Gramolere has dark fruit notes, with menthol and spice leading into ripe red cherry and sage. Expansive and rich, this super-expressive Barolo is a real attention grabber.... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Fratelli Alessandria Barolo Gramolere has dark fruit notes, with menthol and spice leading into ripe red cherry and sage. Expansive and rich, this super-expressive Barolo is a real attention grabber.... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Fratelli Alessandria Barolo Monvigliero is nuanced and complex with orange peel, exotic spices, dried herbs, and red roses all intertwined with cherry and plum fruit notes. The long finish echoes for minutes,... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Fratelli Alessandria Barolo San Lorenzo shows the darker side of Nebbiolo with black cherry, menthol, tobacco and a solid tannic structure marking it as a wine needing a few years in bottle to completely unwind.... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Fratelli Alessandria Barolo San Lorenzo shows the darker side of Nebbiolo with black cherry, menthol, tobacco and a solid tannic structure marking it as a wine needing a few years in bottle to completely unwind.... Read More
