Tasting Notes: The Alessandro & Gian Natale Fantino Laboro Disobedient is in fact a declassified Barolo Riserva, aged in large, old, Slavonian oak barrels for five and a half years. Bureaucratic red-tape and a series of miscommunications... 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: Boffa’s La Morra Barolo is an excellent choice for a weekday dinner, offering accessibility and a charming fruit-forward profile. Delicate undertones of rose petal and eucalyptus complement its smooth, well-integrated... 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: This bottle is a soulful expression of the Langhe, capturing the sun-drenched hills of Neive with remarkable poise. On the nose, it reveals a delicate dance of dried rose petals, bright red cherry, and hints of... Read More
Tasting Notes: Fratelli Negri’s Sizzano beautifully expresses complex tertiary notes of tar, leather, tobacco, and earth, while retaining vibrant flavors of dusty cherries and ripe cranberry on the forefront of the palate.... Read More
Estate History: In the region of Piedmont, nestled on the ridge of a hill in the town of Barbaresco is the ancient home and vineyards of La Ca Nova which cover an area of 12 hectares. For Barbaresco production, 10 hectares. Only... Read More
Estate History: In the region of Piedmont, nestled on the ridge of a hill in the town of Barbaresco is the ancient home and vineyards of La Ca Nova which cover an area of 12 hectares. For Barbaresco production, 10 hectares. Only... Read More
Tasting Notes: Medium-bodied with a great aging capacity, this Lessona is a hidden gem to wine lovers who are fans of Barolo and Barbaresco. Notes of dusty cherries, licorice, mint, and rose petals are present; with more air the... Read More
Tasting Notes: The cold micro-climate results in a longer cycle of growth for the Nebbiolo seen in its intense ruby color with slight garnet highlights; complex aromas with hints of rose and violet evolving into spicy notes such... Read More
Estate History: “Punset” derives from Piedmontese dialect and has a legendary origin: it seems that historically the Count of Neive gave this nickname, which literally means “beautiful hill” or “peak”,... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Terrazzi Valtellina Superiore Alti Sassella is fermented in stainless steel tanks and then aged in oak barrels for up to 18 months, followed by an additional period of aging in the bottle. The result is a complex... Read More
