Piedmont

The estate's top cuvée or Gold Label (Oro) is classic Gavi from their very old vineyards. The big difference here is that the wine spends six months on the lees adding extra weight, a hint of smoky spice, some cri...(read more)

This is another delicious spicy, savory white from the Barale family. Delicate frame yet laden with yellow plum notes, white blossom florality and a gentle nuttiness like almond paste. At once generous in impact and yet...(read more)

Manni's Grüner Veltliner is a pure joy to taste. His fruit comes from his high vineyards at between 660-700 metres of altitude in the beautiful Eisaktaler Valley. More Austria and 'The Sound of Music' than what you...(read more)

From seven different south- and south-east-facing vineyards in Derthona on limestone-clay soils, farmed organically (but not certified). Ambient-yeast fermentation, 9 months on the lees in tank with battonage to add that...(read more)

Made from Erbaluce, another of the piedmontese white grapes that nearly died out. Thank goodness it was saved as it has delivered a wine with so much personality. Textured and layered, this is one of those wines that can...(read more)

Aromatic and gently bold, white flowers and apricot, lovely palate weight, richness, grip and verve. There is an apricot-like density with a deftly spicy undertow. No excess weight here at all. This remains bright and pe...(read more)