"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.
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(89 posts)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.
Wine of the Year #2:
Ian's Pick - 2013 Nervi Gattinara Molsino
There’s no doubt that 2018 marks a turning point for the northern Piedmont. The wines had been steadily assuming a place on the world stage, but Roberto Conterno’s purchase of the Nervi estate catapulted the region’s profile.
"My answer is: Carema"
- 2014 Ferrando Carema Etichetta Bianca
Carema is alpine Nebbiolo of breathtaking grace. For decades, Ferrando's Carema has been the benchmark for the beauty and profundity that Nebbiolo achieves in the northern extremes.
"The 2013 Barbaresco Pajè will leave readers weak at the knees" - 2013 Roagna Barbaresco Pajè
The 2013 Barbaresco Pajè will leave readers weak at the knees with its stunning aromatics. " -Antonio Galloni Roagna's 2013 Barbaresco Pajè simply explodes with aromatic nuance.
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.
Unbeatable Piedmont Value: 2013 Roagna Langhe Rosso
Roagna's Langhe Rosso has become one of our most popular offerings. Despite its humble designation, it's a bottle that can rival Barolos at twice the price.
Back Up The Truck - Piedmont Edition:
2014 Produttori di Carema Carema Riserva
Carema is about an hour's drive from Barolo and amounts to its alpine cousin. It's one of the most riveting and most versatile wines around.
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.
"My answer is: Carema"
2014 Ferrando Carema Etichetta Bianca
Carema is alpine Nebbiolo of breathtaking grace. For decades, Ferrando's Carema has been the benchmark for the beauty and profundity that Nebbiolo achieves in the northern extremes.
Overnight Benchmark
2014 Colombera & Garella Lessona
Colombera & Garella's first vintage was 2010 and they almost immediately became the benchmark for the entire Alto Piemonte. The wines possess such an incredible purity of fruit, precision and fineness that it's impossible not to take notice.
"Truly Sublime" -Antonio Galloni
2013 Produttori del Barbaresco Asili Riserva
In any vintage, you can count on Asili being one of the stars of Produttori's line-up. In 2013, the wine is simply amazing.
2012 Roagna
Barbaresco Pajé & Barolo La Pira
"Roagna's 2012 Barolos and Barbarescos are off the charts." -Antonio Galloni There are very few producers working in Piedmont at the level that Roagna is. Their 2012s drive this home powerfully. As Galloni's quote above makes clear, this is an extraordinary set of wines.
"This is very nicely done" - 2013 Cascina delle Rose Barbaresco Tre Stelle
The 2013 vintage in Piedmont has firmly planted itself as one of the top vintages of the past decade. It joins the ranks of 2001, 2008 and 2010. These vintages gave the undeniably aristocratic Nebbiolo grape the perfect stage to shine in all its glory.
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.
A Legend Shining Brightly:
2013 Produttori del Barbaresco Montestefano Riserva
Montestefano is one of the great sites of Barbaresco. It's a wine that soars with tightly coiled finesse. Montestefano is legendary for how it marries elegance, detail and intensity.
"Brovia is on fire"
2013 Brovia Barolo
Within the top ranks of Barolo, it's difficult to compete with Brovia in terms of value. The estate is at the top of their game. You don't have to look any further for evidence than their 2013 Barolo.
Can't Miss 2013 Piedmont
2013 Produttori del Barbaresco Rabajà Riserva
For decades, Produttori del Barbaresco has been the source of some of Piedmont's greatest values. Today, this comes into sharp focus.
2013 Ferrando Carema Etichetta Nera
On Monday, we offered Ferrando's Etichetta Bianca. Today, we turn to their Etichetta Nera.
2013 Ferrando Carema Etichetta Bianca
Few wines have attracted the fan club that Ferrando's Carema has.
"A striking, old-school Barbaresco endowed with real charm and class" -
2013 Serafino Rivella Barbaresco Montestefano
Serafino Rivella is a tiny estate that until recently was only known to a small group of insiders. That changes with the 2013 vintage.
Back Up The Truck - 2013 Piedmont Edition:
2013 Produttori di Carema Carema Riserva
When Produttori di Carema's Riserva hits its mark, the wine represents some of the best value to be had in Piedmont.
2013 Piedmont Sweet Spot:
2013 Castello di Verduno Barbaresco Rabajà
Simply put, Rabajà is a very, very special patch of earth for the Nebbiolo grape.
High-Tension Nebbiolo:
2013 Colombera & Garella Lessona
Almost overnight, Colombera & Garella joined the top ranks of the Alto Piemonte. Their first vintage was 2010 and they seemed to leave a profound impression on everyone who tasted the wines.