Piedmont Red Wine

All these wines in this flight from Andrea Oberto show a powerful 15% alcohol content across the board. It's all a bit much. The 2018 Barolo del Comune di La Morra reveals ripe fruit, dried cherry, black rose and toasted anise.... Read More

Named “La Rossa” meaning “the red one,” the name perfectly describes the plump and juicy cherry and red currant notes found on both the nose and the palate. The palate is classically styled with vibrant... Read More

Very Pinot-like, this red exudes cherry, raspberry, rose and spice flavors, with gamy hints on the nose and palate. Though silky, this has a solid spine of dense tannins, with the eucalyptus and tar notes bringing this squarely... Read More

Hand harvested from the best cru vineyards including: Castiglione Falletto, La Morra, Monforte d'Alba, & Serralunga, then aged over three years prior to release. For the price the Arnaldo Rivera Barolo is one of the finest... Read More

98 points & the top rated Italian red from Antonio Galloni in the past seven vintages (under $60), the Cantalupo Breclemae Ghemme is one for the cellar! Crafted in northern Italy, the Arlunnos have had vineyards in this area for... Read More

A unique varietal wine, only in Piedmont. According to the estate: Only the beauty of a wild poppy manages to convey the fine complexity and harmonious characteristics of our Basadone. This rare wine gem is made from the Pelaverga... Read More

Sitting on the foothills of the Western Alps, the Italian wine region of Piedmont holds the reputation as one of the worlds finest. Reminiscent of Burgundy, this area is comprised of many small family owned vineyards with an obsession... Read More

"Pleasant, spicy red-berry fruit to this easy-drinking Barolo with medium body, fine tannins and plenty of zip. Drink now." James Suckling. 89 Points

A blend of fruit from five MGA sites (Brunate, Liste, Cerequio, Cannubi and Raviole), the 2018 Barolo Lecinquevigne shows that pretty, bright character that we see across this entire portfolio from Damilano. This wine is accessible... Read More

Fruity and exuberant notes, typical of Barbera. To catch all its vigor, best if drunk within 5 years from harvest.

Delivers a whiff of grilled beef that gives way to flavors of cherry, raspberry, rose hip and mineral. Compact, even austere, as assertive tannins emerge on the resonant finish. Best from 2026 through 2045. The Wine Spectator,... Read More

The last wine poured at my tasting at the winery is the G.D. Vajra 2019 Barolo Bricco delle Viole. With its high vantage point in the hills west of Barolo, Bricco delle Viole is a world apart in terms of soils (with Sant'Agata... Read More

The 2019 Barolo opens to good balance between tart berry fruit and secondary aromas of toasted spice. Spaced out nicely in between are floral tones, crushed stone and rusty nail. The wine shows rich concentration and lots of dark... Read More

Cà di Pian is a Barbera with an unmistakable character. The aromas of blackberry and marasca cherry give great intensity and incredible pleasantness. It is an enveloping wine but at the same time fresh and extremely versatile.... Read More

This is a beautiful Dolectto bursting with fresh blueberry and cherry fruit. A rich mouthfeel and ripe tannic structure make this a great Dolcetto for the dinner table.

As Antonio Galloni says, It’s an exciting time to explore the small appellations that make up Northern Italy’s Alto Piemonte...Quite simply, I have never tasted more riveting, breathtaking wines from these appellations... Read More

We've often said, finding value in Barolo is hard to do. That's why we are so excited about the Mirafiore Barolo 2018. Reminiscent of Burgundy, the Italian wine region of Piedmont is comprised of many small family owned... Read More

The grapes come from three parcel at lower altitude than our others Barbaresco. The wine combines grapes from more sandy soils with grapes from more clay-like and fresh soils to obtain an elegant and more ready-to-drink wine.... Read More

"Lots of barbera fruit character with a medium to full body, dark fruits, orange peel and hints of chocolate. Tangy at the end. Drink now." James Suckling, 92 Points

Tenute Neirano is a small DOCG estate, and part of the company founded in 1911 by Antonio Sperone beginning with fortified wines and vermouth in a small cellar just outside of Turin. Sperone wanted to focus on high end wines in... Read More

Intense ruby-red color with purple tinges, a bouquet of pure cherry, blackberry, black pepper and mineral flavors with an excellent dash of freshness. Elegant but intense, tannins are soft and fresh in the mouth, with a fine length.... Read More

Ripe black plums, black cherries, mint chocolate and olives on the nose. It's full-bodied with creamy tannins. Velvety, supple and ripe, with a delicious finish. Drink now or hold. James Suckling, 93 Points... Read More

Good persistence and full flavor delineate its character. Its structure, well suited to medium aging, makes it unique among its peers. The grapes come in part from our vineyards of Villa Pattono at Costigliole d’Asti and... Read More

Class and spontaneous brightness are the characteristics that distinguish Nebbiolo Ochetti. An ancient wine originally hailing from the vineyards of the Roero zone (sandy hills situated on the left side of the Tanaro River) and... Read More

Structured and long-lived wine with intense garnet red color and alive with slight violet hues. Intense nose with notes of plum, vanilla, and cherry jam, full-bodied, harmonious, with pleasant tannins and a lingering finish.... Read More