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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2022 Azelia Dolcetto d'AlbaJohn CaroA gorgeously light and charming red from one of Piedmont's leading families. This Dolcetto called "Bricco dell'Oriolo" is named after the little church of the Madonna dell’Oriolo, in front of ... read more$33.99 in mixed 6+ or $37.99 per bottle
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2023 Vietti Roero ArneisJohn CaroThis is the international reference point for Arneis, and a piece of history. This label was the result of Alfredo Currado of Vietti personally rescuing and reviving this once endangered, ... read more$44.99 in mixed 6+ or $49.99 per bottle
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2021 Vietti Barbera d'Alba Tre VigneAntonio Galloni's VinousA bright and expressive charming Barbera from the experts. Vietti have a serious interest in Barbera, while conditions in their town of Alba adds to the grape's natural generosity. With lovely ... read more$44.99 in mixed 6+ or $49.99 per bottle
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2023 Elvio Cogno NascettaJohn CaroWe managed to buy a small allocation of this extremely rare regional white from Italy. There may be no other chance to try it, so grab this if you're a Europhile. For most of the 20th Century ... read more$49.99 in mixed 6+ or $55.99 per bottle
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2021 Massolino Langhe NebbioloDecanterThis is stunning value in baby Barolo, a Nebbiolo from the more general Langhe area made by legends Massolino. Packed with this amazing style's vibrant red fruit, racy acidity and textural grip, ... read more$49.99 in mixed 6+ or $55.99 per bottle
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2021 Conterno Fantino Monprà Nebbiolo/BarberaAntonio Galloni's VinousA unique premium red blend from Piedmont. Under this special label, the family-run operation of Conterno Fantino produce a blend of Nebbiolo and Barbera. Combining the mouth-filling lushness of ... read more$74.99 in mixed 6+ or $83.99 per bottle
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2020 Azelia BaroloJames SucklingA 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$74.99 in mixed 6+ or $83.99 per bottle
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2020 Elvio Cogno Barolo Cascina NuovaJames SucklingA great value "overachiever" from the experts in Barolo. On this beautiful vineyard near the winery, the team at Cogno are able to attain wonderful fruit ripeness and aroma along with a palate ... read more$95.00 in mixed 6+ or $105.00 per bottle
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2021 Elvio Cogno Barbaresco BordiniKerin O'KeefeA 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$95.00 in mixed 6+ or $105.00 per bottle
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2017 Conterno Fantino Ginestra Vigna del Gris BaroloParker's Wine AdvocateAn 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