Piedmont
The greatest wines of Piedmont are undoubtedly red wines, but there are occasional flashes of brilliance amongst its whites. The ubiquitous Gavi is from Piedmont as is the charming frothy joy of Moscato d鈥橝sti.
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2022 MOSCATO D'ASTI Azienda Agricola G.D. Vajra
Piedmont Italy 5.5% White
Moscato.
Many a wine merchants' secret guilty pleasure - it is practically impossible not to love the brisk grapey pleasure of a Moscato d'Asti. Gently, naturally sweet with a easy frothy fizz; flavours of pears and sweet white g...(read more)
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2021 GAVI Etichetta Oro Tenuta la Marchesa
Piedmont Italy 12.5% White
Cortese.
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)
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2021 GR脺NER VELTLINER Manni N枚ssing
Alto Adige Italy 13% White
Gr眉ner Veltliner.
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)
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2021 CINERINO Viognier Marziano Abbona
Piedmont Italy 14.5% White
Viognier.
(first vintage 1996, vines now 35 years of age, 5-6 months barrel aging) Lovely concentration of stone fruits, honey, ginger, touch creamy. Lovely mouthfeel, sleek rich but with great purity and direction, stone fruits,...(read more)
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