Piedmont
If Tuscany were Italy’s Bordeaux, Piedmont would surely be its Burgundy. The wines, especially those made from Nebbiolo, have a more sensual ethereal character and appeal to passionate devotees whilst, occasionally, puzzling the uninitiated. That said, they taste nothing like Burgundy.
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2023 BARBERA Vegia Rampana La Colombera
Piedmont Italy 14% Red
Barbera.
This Barbera is grown on dark, clay-rich soils, which lend depth and character to the wine. In the glass, it shows a clear ruby red colour with subtle purple hues. The nose is intense and complex, offering notes of maras...(read more)
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2025 MATÉ Brachetto Sottimano
Piedmont Italy 14.5% Red
Brachetto. Certified Organic
This wonderful red from the Sottimano family is a bit of a curio really. The prettiest, most delicate of reds to look at - it packs a wonderful flavour punch with rose petals, red cherry skins, strawberries and violets,...(read more)
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2025 DOLCETTO D'ALBA Bric del Salto Sottimano
Piedmont Italy 12.5% Red
Dolcetto. Certified Organic
A classic example of Piedmont's most joyous grape variety, Dolcetto. Andrea does not sully the fresh fruit drive with oak - this is raised entirely in inox vats. Bright, quite crunchy red berry fruit, very clean with lif...(read more)
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2024 NEBBIOLO COLLINE NOVARESI DOC Le Piane
Piedmont Italy 12.5% Red
Croatina, Nebbiolo.
This gem is the entry point for the Le Piane stable. Bright red fruits abound on the nose; cherries and strawberries with hints of dried roses too. This is just so fresh and inviting. In the mouth whilst lighter in body...(read more)
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2024 LANGHE NEBBIOLO Andrea Oberto
Piedmont Italy 14% Red
Nebbiolo.
A wonderful array of wild roses, red fruits, cherries and strawberries, then underlying notes of truffle and mocha. This is classic Nebbiolo with gorgeous rich tannins framing a delicious palate of red fruit, tar, flower...(read more)
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2024 DOLCETTO DOGLIANI Papà Celso Marziano Abbona
Piedmont Italy 14.0% Red
Dolcetto. Certified Organic
This really is the calling card for this impressive estate. Grandpa Celso planted these beautiful vines 65 years ago and every year it is a real highlight. The soil here in the single vineyard (Doriolo) is calcareous ove...(read more)
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2023 BARBERA D'ALBA Serraboella Cigliuti
Alba Piedmont Italy 14.5% Red
Barbera.
The 2023 Barbera d'Alba Vigna Serraboella is a total delight. Bright, plump and juicy, the 2023 is wonderfully expressive right out of the gate. A rush of dark red/purplish fruit, rose petal, blood orange and cinnamon fi...(read more)
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2024 LANGHE NEBBIOLO Barale Fratelli
Piedmont Italy 13.50% Red
Nebbiolo.
Bright and aromatic, with roses, cherries and strawberries. Good grip and juice in the mouth ripe acid, red fruit filled palate, tangy bright and fresh. Perfume comes through and there are gorgeously fine tannins framing...(read more)
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2023 MIMMO Le Piane
Piedmont Italy 13.5% Red
Croatina, Nebbiolo, Vespolina. Vegan, Vegetarian, Practising Organic
A blend of Nebbiolo, Croatina and Vespolina. This is a great 'gateway' wine in to the feel and soul of wines from Boca. So easy to love and a more open charm in its youth than the more senior wines here. Great energy and...(read more)
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2024 BARBERA D'ALBA Pairolero Sottimano
Piedmont Italy 13.5% Red
Barbera. Certified Organic
Tasted just prior to bottling, the 2024 Barbera d'Alba Superiore Pairolero is a very pretty wine that beautifully captures the style of the year. Crushed flowers and spice open into a core of blue- and purplish-toned fru...(read more)
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