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 DOLCETTO D'ALBA Vigna Melera Roccheviberti
Piedmont Italy 12.5% Red
Dolcetto. Vegetarian, Vegan
From old vines within the Bricco Boschis vineyard - this Dolcetto is loaded with roses, violets, raspberries and cherries. So fresh and bright. Bold and primary attack feels succulent and aromatic. Finishes with a charmi...(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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2021 BARBERA D'ALBA Rinaldi Marziano Abbona
Piedmont Italy 15% Red
Barbera.
These grapes are grown on a beautiful parcel of vines that have come down from Granny Rinaldi, another great Piedmont family, so closely linked the the Abbonas. Loaded with fragrant sour cherry, blackberry, piquant and f...(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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2020 MIMMO Le Piane
Piedmont Italy 13.5% Red
Croatina, Nebbiolo, Vespolina.
Great energy and verve, red fruit, raspberry, strawberry and just a hint of something darker, lovely textural feel, well judged rich tannins, lovely acid lift and push.
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2022 BARBERA D'ALBA Vigna Lunga Superiore Roccheviberti
Piedmont Italy 15% Red
Barbera. Vegetarian, Vegan
80 year old vines from the hallowed Bricco Boschis vineyard in Castiglione Falleto. Heavy soil with clay and lots of stones. This adds real power to to all the wines from here. Claudio ages this delicious Barbera for 6 m...(read more)
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2023 BARBERA D'ALBA Campass Cigliuti
Alba Piedmont Italy 14.5% Red
Barbera.
The 2023 Barbera d'Alba Campass is another terrific effort from Cigliuti. Blue-toned fruit, lavender, spice, menthol and chocolate are amplified. Aging in French oak barrels, 20% new, works well here. The natural concent...(read more)
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