An Essential: Cappellano Barolo Chinato 750 ml
There are few better things to end a meal with—or simply meditate over— than Cappellano’s Chinato. For us, it’s an indispensable part of our cold-weather drinking arsenal.
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(49 posts)Piedmont Elite:
2015 Brovia Barolo Brea - Vigna Ca' Mia & Villero
Brovia is at the top of their game. The 2015s drive this home once again.
“This is such a gorgeous Barolo” - 2015 Oddero Barolo
This is one of the easiest purchases we’ve ever made. In recent vintages, Oddero's wines have really entered the zone. Their basic Barolo is easily one of the greatest values the region has to offer.
Piedmont Rarity, 1.8ha: 2014 Canonica Barolo Paiagallo
Last week, we offered Canonica's Langhe Nebbiolo and it sold out in less than two hours. Today, I'm happy to offer Canonica's rarely seen Barolo Paiagallo. Canonica's wines have become some of the hardest to find in all of Piedmont. Canonica’s Barolo Paiagallo comes from a mere 1.8ha vineyard.
"Utterly thrilling" -1999 Giuseppe Mascarello Barolo Monprivato
For me, 1999 Monprivato is one of the most magical vintages of the wine. Mascarello’s Monprivato is one of the great monuments of Piedmont.
A Winter Essential: Cappellano Barolo Chinato 750ml
There are few better things to end a meal with—or simply meditate over— than Cappellano’s Chinato. For us, it’s an indispensable part of our cold weather drinking arsenal.
"I don't think I have tasted a more refined Monfortino than the 2008."
-2008 Giacomo Conterno Barolo Monfortino Riserva
One taste of Conterno's Monfortino makes a couple of things blatantly clear - it's one of the most profound wine experiences around, and it's a distance runner. The wine simply stops you dead in your tracks.
Hitting A High-Water Mark, Again
2013 Roagna Barolo La Pira
Simply put, Roagna is at the top of their game. There are very few producers working in Piedmont at their level.
Back-Up The Truck: Barolo Edition - 2013 Oddero Barolo
The 2013 vintage represents a high-water mark for Oddero. In recent vintages, we've been watching this traditionalist going from strength to strength. The wines have steadily grown more complicated and more detailed.
"The 2014 is a superb wine" -
2014 Brovia Barolo Unio
The past handful of vintages have offered ample evidence that Brovia is at the top of their game. Their 2014 Brovia Barolo Ūnĭo may offer the most persuasive argument for inclusion among Piedmont's elite.
2014 Canonica Barolo Paiagallo
Canonica turns out some of the most captivating and soulful Barolos around. Their purity and their textural complexity is mind-blowing.
From Out of the Shadows:
2013 Fracassi Barolo "Mantoetto"
The village of Cherasco lies just outside of La Morra and not far from Verduno. Unlike La Morra and Verduno, Cherasco exists in almost absolute obscurity.
The Greatest Barolo You Haven't Heard Of
2013 Poderi Colla Barolo Bussia Dardi Le Rose
"The 2013 reminds me of some of the most profound Barolos and Barbarescos I have tasted." -Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media The Barolo traditionalist estate of Poderi Colla has kept a low profile. The 2013 Bussia Dardi Le Rose changes all of this. As Galloni's note above makes clear, this is simply a standout by any estimation.
"Fans of classically built Barolos will want to take note."
-Antonio Galloni
2013 Francesco Rinaldi Barolo Brunate & Cannubi
In 2013, Francesco Rinaldi turned out the strongest collection we've seen from the estate.
"Readers should do everything possible to add some of these wines to their cellars."
- 2013 Brovia Barolo Brea - Ca' Mia & Villero
Brovia is at the top of their game. You don't have to look any further for evidence than their 2013 Barolo. Their 2013s firmly places them among Piedmont's elite. Despite being among the region's top traditionalists, Brovia's wines cost significantly less than their peers. It's difficult to know how long this pricing discrepancy will hold, but it's easy to assume that its days are numbered. For now, Brovia's single vineyard Barolos are some of the smartest buys around.
A Winter Essential
Cappellano Barolo Chinato
As the temperatures continue to dip and we look forward to the onslaught of long meals that await, it's impossible not to think of Cappellano's Chinato. There are few better things to end a meal with or simply meditate over. To situate Cappellano's Barolo Chinato, it's probably easiest to think about it as a combination of a fortified wine and the king of vermouths.
Living Large:
2011 G. Conterno Barolo Cerretta Double-Magnums
2011 was an important vintage for Conterno's Cerretta.
"Some of the most elegant, refined and brilliant wines in all of Piemonte"
2012 Giuseppe Mascarello Barolo Monprivato
Mascarello’s Monprivato is a singular expression of Nebbiolo. It’s one of the great monuments of Piedmont.
"Stunningly Beautiful"
2012 Brovia Barolo Brea Vigna Ca’ Mia
There are very few of Barolo's top producers whose best bottles go for under $100. Brovia leads this list. And the list doesn't top four or five producers.
"Long on nuance and subtlety"
2008 Giuseppe Mascarello Barolo Riserva Monprivato Ca' d'Morissio
Mascarello's Monprivato is one of the most refined and elegant wines of Barolo. The Monprivato Cà d’Morissio reaches an even more extraordinary level.
"A Model of Grace and Finesse" -
2012 Bartolo Mascarello Barolo
Bartolo Mascarello’s Barolos are some of the most compelling and soulful wines in the world. They are deeply authentic and completely mesmerizing expressions of Nebbiolo. In 2012, all of the purity, precision and refinement that we love in Mascarello's Barolo is gorgeously amplified.
"Extremely beautiful" - 2012 Brovia Barolo Rocche
Regardless of the vintage, Brovia's Rocche is utterly captivating. It's a wine that has dazzling elegance and aromatics.
"Beautifully Delineated" -
2012 Brovia Barolo Villero
"This is a gorgeous set of wines from Brovia." -Antonio Galloni
Endowed with tons of grace and sheer depth - 2008 Vietti Barolo Brunate Magnum
When this small parcel of 2008 Vietti Brunate mags crossed my desk, I jumped on it. 2008 is a special vintage for the wine, and mags are very rare. There's only one other listing for mags in the U.S.