Piedmont 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

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

If you read Antonio Galloni's review for the 2021 Castello Conti Origini Rosso, you might wonder why he didn't give it 100 points...Probably because this everyday Italian red sells for $25 and not $250! The Conti sisters... 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

Spiced cherry jam aromas define the nose of this forward Barolo. Notes of sandalwood, mint and tea show themselves after a bit of air in the glass. The classic palate yields mixed dried red berries, savory spices, coffee and turned... Read More

Famous long before the wine region of Barolo even existed, the cru or top vineyard of Cannubi is home to some of the most elegant, complex, and structured Italian red wines. Damilano's vineyards occupy some of the largest... Read More

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

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

One of the most popular Italian white wines is Gavi di Gavi. A perfect alternative to Pinot Grigio, this floral white is crisp and dry with youthful vitality and freshness. Few wines rival Gavi for its exceptional affinity with... Read More

La Scolca Black Label Gavi dei Gavi is the Grand Cru of the appellation. On the nose, the wine offers intense fruit and a floral fragrance. On the palate, the wine is strongly typical of Gavi: fruity and flinty with notes of almond,... Read More

Our most traditional Gavi is vinified from grapes of exuberant young vineyards located in the heart of Rovereto of Gavi, place worldwide known as the “Gran Crù of Gavi”; their perfectly balanced aging lends... Read More

Violet-red. Hints of small red berries, cherry in spirit and wild rose. Elegant and enveloping, with herbaceous and spicy notes. The finish is wide and persistent. Pair with veal stew and cardoon with fondue.

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.

A founder of the Barolo category, Marchesi di Barolo remains a family estate representing the great wine traditions of Piedmont, controlling 430 acres of UNESCO World Heritage vineyards, including holdings in the exclusive Barolo... Read More

The Mauro Molino 2020 Barolo exhibits a lean and silky character with aromas that build in intensity with time. They include underripe cherry, apricot and evenly dispensed oak that is not intrusive. Dried leaves and licorice give... Read More

The famed Italian wine region of Piedmont gives the world exquisite Barolo and Nebbiolo, however some of the best values are found in Barbera. Such is the case for the Nizza 2020, rated 92 Points James Suckling and the top scoring... 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

Coming in hot off some truly excellent past releases, the Oddero 2020 Barolo has a pretty mineral content with pencil shaving, crushed stone and wet soil that meets forest berry and underbrush. The wine hits on all cylinders,... Read More

Notes of fresh raspberries and spiced plums with licorice, anisette and dried flowers. Medium-bodied, sleek and supple with a silky finish. Pleasant and attractive. Drink now. James Suckling, 91 Points... Read More

The famed Italian wine region of Piedmont gives the world exquisite Barolo and Nebbiolo, however some of the best values are found in Barbera. Such is the case for the Pelassa Barbera San Pancrazio, Wine Advocate's top rated... Read More

An under the radar producer, Pelassa may be the greatest Barolo that most people have never heard of! Founded in 1960, the family always made and bottled wine under the Pelassa name, however the Italian market for their Barolo... 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