Pearls of Piedmont
Or should we say Piemonte, qualitatively outstanding and highly distinctive wine region in north-west Italy. Nebbiolo is this region's answer to Burgundy. Nebbiolo ripens slowly in this cool climate and so develops impressive depth and complexity. With naturally high acid and tannins it is responsible for the famous cellaring wines Barolo and Barbaresco but also delicious varietal labels that drink younger but still have the the umami feel and signature notes of tar and roses. Dry and usually full bodied, we recommend drinking Nebbiolo sitting down…preferably in front of some richly carniverous dish. Let's not forget the often over-looked silky, focussed Barbera's and the wonderful white wines of Arneis, Nascetta and the delicious sparkling- Moscato D'Asti,
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2019 Azelia BaroloA classic Barolo in the Azelia style that is vibrant and deep, delicate but concentrated. This regional blend is a perfect drink-younger example of the genre that you can age for some decades. ... read more$72.99 in mixed 6+ or $81.99 per bottle
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2020 Elvio Cogno Barbaresco BordiniA delicious Barbaresco from one of the finest houses in Piedmont. Cogno is a leading Barolo producer who is so serious about the potential of the other great Nebbiolo village that they have ... read more$84.99 in mixed 6+ or $94.99 per bottle
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2020 Bruno Rocca BarbarescoSuperb value and a real delight, this Bruno Rocca is coming soon to a decanter near you where it will be showing nicely after the interval. Packed with that drink-younger charm of Barbaresco's ... read more$89.99 in mixed 6+ or $99.99 per bottle
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2017 Conterno Fantino Ginestra Vigna del Gris BaroloAn extremely refined Barolo from a single site in an important Cru vineyard. A former star of our range -- now back with us -- the Del Gris is from a steep site in the Ginestra Cru, which faces ... read more$135.00 in mixed 6+ or $155.00 per bottle
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2017 Conterno Fantino Castelletto Vigna Pressenda BaroloA new and more elegant Barolo from one of Fantino's wonderful vineyard acquisitions, where some vines up to almost fifty years old. The Castelletto vineyard is in Monforte d"Alba, although a ... read more$135.00 in mixed 6+ or $155.00 per bottle
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2018 Conterno Fantino Ginestra Vigna del Gris BaroloAn extremely refined Barolo from a single site in an important Cru vineyard. This former star of our range is now back with us, the Del Gris is from a steep site in the Ginestra Cru which faces ... read more$135.00 in mixed 6+ or $155.00 per bottle
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2018 Conterno Fantino Castelletto Vigna Pressenda BaroloA new and more elegant Barolo from one of Fantino's wonderful vineyard acquisitions, where some vines up to almost fifty years old. The Castelletto vineyard is in Monforte d"Alba, although a ... read more$135.00 in mixed 6+ or $155.00 per bottle
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2017 Conterno Fantino Vigna Sori Ginestra BaroloAn important wine from older vines in one of Barolo's most historic vineyards. The Ginestra cru is located in Montforte d'Alba, where the sandy clay soils lie at a 30% gradient on a sun-facing ... read more$148.00 in mixed 6+ or $165.00 per bottle
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2018 Conterno Fantino Mosconi Vigna Ped BaroloA premium Barolo from a special single vineyard. The Vigna Ped is a small section of Monforte d'Alba's Mosconi vineyard, which lies at a moderately high altitude on soils of silt, sand and clay. ... read more$145.00 in mixed 6+ or $165.00 per bottle
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2020 Massolino Barbaresco AlbesaniThe inaugural release of a serious Cru Barbaresco that is wonderful compliment to the Massolino family's famous Barolos. The Albesani vineyard is one of the finest MGA in the area, and the ... read more$150.00 in mixed 6+ or $170.00 per bottle