Italian Region Report

Vietti - Cerequio, Piedmont
***96/100 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate*** Special Offer | was £239 | Now £209

Intense ruby red colour. Generous nose with aromas of ripe red berry fruit with spicy overtones. Intense on the palate, quite rich though very elegant and well-balanced. The tannins are present, but very well integrated in the fruit structure of the wine. Long aftertaste with good freshness. A wine with extraordinary finesse and balance.

Vineyard
The grapes to produce this wine are sourced from the historical Cru vineyard Cerequio, one of the most renowned MGAs in the Barolo area. Vietti’s parcel of about 1 hectare size is located in the Barolo municipality. It is facing south, at an altitude of approximately 350 meters a. …
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Price: $267.74 USD
Stock: 3 in Stock

Vietti - Lazzarito, Piedmont
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Deep ruby red colour with garnet nuances. Fascinating and deep on the nose. Notes of hay, cut grass, tobacco, white pepper and a hint of mint. Robust, muscular on the palate, with a taut and mineral finish. The tannins are typical of Serralunga: angular, austere and very deep. Appealing long lingering sweetness on the finish.
Vineyard
The grapes for this wine are sourced from the single vineyard Lazzarito in Serralunga d’Alba. Lazzarito is a wonderful natural amphitheater facing southwest, at an altitude of 260 – 390 meters a.s.l., with a clayey and calcareous soil. Vietti’s property in this vineyard stretches for about 2 hectares. …
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Price: $249.81 USD
Stock: 2 in Stock

Vietti - Ravera, Piedmont
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Intense garnet red colour. A rather austere nose in the beginning, paired with complex floral and fruity notes that open in the glass after a little while. Hints of red fruit, mineral and spicy nuances. Quite intense on the palate, with ripe red fruit sensations. Firm, compact tannins make this a very classic wine. Vibrant, vertical acidity. Extremely elegant and refined. Long lasting aftertaste.
Vineyard
The grapes for this wine are grown in the single vineyard site Ravera in Novello. The roughly 3 hectares owned by Vietti are located on a wonderful hillside with a southwestern exposure. …
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Price: $229.31 USD
Stock: 3 in Stock

Nervo, Vignaioli, Piedmont
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This 2017 Barbaresco red wine is one of the great wines of Italy's north-western Piedmont region.

In the region of Piedmont in Northern Italy, the Nebbiolo grape stands high above the rest. It has two personalities—the brutish wines of Barolo and the elegant, striking wines of Barbaresco. The wines from Barbaresco are its most feminine and elegant, but they can be as exciting and exhilarating as their neighboring Barolo wines.

These Barbaresco wines are medium ruby-red, with nice garnet highlights which become more marked on ageing. They are filled with aromas of sour cherry and forest berries, dry earth, cinnamon and clove spice, tobacco and potpourri. …
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Price: $32.03 USD
Stock: 4 in Stock

Gigi Rosso - Bricco del Cavallo, Piedmont

"This superb expression of the noble Barbera of the Langhe comes from a small vineyard in Roddino at almost 500 metres of altitude. Intense color and structure for this full-bodied red. Characterized by a ripe fruit fragrance, this Barbera is perfect for ageing. Refined for 2 Years in the cellar and produced in very small quantity, only 4.000 bottles."

A bouquet of cherries, plums and figs meets a light spiciness that energizes the mix. Full-bodied and rich, its acidity makes it perfect for long bottle ageing.

Gigi Rosso winery sits in Castiglione Falletto, in the heart of Barolo land. …
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Price: $44.84 USD
Stock: 9 in Stock

Gigi Rosso - Bricco San Pietro, Piedmont

Barolo is known as the 'king of wines' and is made from the Nebbiolo grape. Heady aromas of rose, leather, vanilla, cherry, pepper, cranberry, strawberry. Fruits are perfectly knitted with the tannins and acidity. It's a powerful wine but remarkably subtle. Don't underestimate it and certainly serve it with food to show at it's best. Nebbiolo has naturally high tannins and acidity, so it will take on full-flavoured, rich foods no problem at all.

Gigi Rosso winery sits in Castiglione Falletto, in the heart of Barolo land. It carries the name of its founder Gigi, one of Barolo’s and Langhe pioneers. …
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Price: $62.77 USD
Stock: 33 in Stock

Massolino - Riserva Vigna Rionda

Massolino Barolo 2017 Riserva Vigna Rionda is a concentrated red wine with a complex bouquet of floral, red fruit and spicy aromas over a balsamic and mineral background. On the palate it is voluminous, velvety and round. A medium to full-bodied wine with silky tannins, noticeable acidity and a long, balsamic finish.
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Price: $216.50 USD
Stock: 24 in Stock

Massolino Serralunga, Barolo, Piedmont
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The 2017 Massolino Barolo grapes come from different vineyards and this gives them a broad and variable spectrum of perfumes, ranging from tempting spicy notes to those of a sweeter, floral and fruity nature.
Flavour: a variety of sensations, with a full-bodied, classic and well structured wine which ages well and perfectly represents the important character of our land. It is best to decant and serve it at temperatures between 18-20°C.
It achieves its best expression when served with red meats, particularly game, and with dishes dressed with truffle. It is also excellent with fresh egg pasta and meat sauce, and with risotto, as well as medium-mature cow’s milk and goat’s milk cheeses. …
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Price: $44.77 USD
Stock: 22 in Stock

Massolino - Margheria, Piedmont
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The Cru is located in Serralunga d'Alba, at an altitude of around 280 metres above sea level. It occupies an area of about one and a half hectares.
Purchased by our family in the 1970s, Margheria is one of the most celebrated MGA in Serralunga.
With south-westerly exposure, the average age of the vines is around 40 years.
The soil composition gives the wines elegance, with mineral and spicy notes accompanied by potency and longevity.
Barolo DOCG Margheria draws much of its character from calcareous soil, with a slightly higher percentage of sand than in our other subzones. Made for the first time in 1985, it has great ageing potential, like the great Barolo wines of Serralunga. …
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Price: $125.54 USD
Stock: 14 in Stock

Massolino Parussi, Barolo, Piedmont
96 Points Wine Enthusiast
94 Points Wine Advocate

To Produce Barolo DOCG Parussi, Massolino left the confines of Serralunga, choosing a vineyard in Castiglione Falletto. Thanks to the characteristics of Nebbiolo, a grape variety capable of capturing the differences in microclimate and soil composition and translating them into sensations, the result astonished us. Structured, important, austere.
Altitude: 290 m above sea level.

Total surface area: 1.65 hectares.

Soil composition: mixed consistency.

Average age of vines: 40 years.

First year of production: 2007

Vinification and ageing: traditional Barolo with long fermentation and maceration in oak fermenters (“tini”) at temperatures around 30°C; …
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Price: $115.23 USD
Stock: 15 in Stock

Massolino - Parafada, Piedmont
***92 Points- Wine Advocate***

Massolino- Barolo DOCG Parafada.
This perfectly embodies the spirit of Serralunga. Its grapes come from our oldest vineyard, planted with vines that are about sixty years old.

Appearance: deep garnet red with bright hues which naturally evolve with age.

Bouquet: intense, very complex, offering a wide range of notes; with remarkable red fruit combined with floral and spicy hints. Especially after a few years of ageing, this Barolo shows all the elegance and charm that only Nebbiolo grapes can offer.

Flavour: robust, rich and austere. It perfectly reflects the great complexity of the soil in Serralunga d’Alba. …
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Price: $102.42 USD
Stock: 11 in Stock

Barolo - Vigneto Garretti, Piedmont
*** 94/100 - James Suckling***

La Spinetta is one Piedmont’s iconic modern wineries having forged an enviable reputation over the last two decades. La Spinetta was founded in 1977 by Giuseppe Rivetti who established the original winery at Castagnole Lanze. Since then it is the second generation, spearheaded by Giorgio Rivetti, that has put La Spinetta on the map with the development of vineyards and estates, talented winemaking and an endless desire to try new things.

La Spinetta started in 1977 but its modern reputation was made in 1995 with the introduction of La Spinetta’s now famous Barbaresco (Gallina). In 2000 La Spinetta bought land in Barolo and set up a brand new winery to produce their Campè Barolo. …
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Price: $75.58 USD
Stock: 57 in Stock

La Spinetta - Barolo Vigneto Garretti, Piedmont
MAGNUM in Original Wooden Case
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La Spinetta wineries having forged an enviable reputation over the last two decades. La Spinetta was founded in 1977 by Giuseppe Rivetti who established the original winery at Castagnole Lanze. Since then it is the second generation, spearheaded by Giorgio Rivetti, that has put La Spinetta on the map with the development of vineyards and estates, talented winemaking and an endless desire to try new things.

La Spinetta started in 1977 but its modern reputation was made in 1995 with the introduction of La Spinetta’s now famous Barbaresco (Gallina). In 2000 La Spinetta bought land in Barolo and set up a brand new winery to produce their Campè Barolo. …
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Price: $203.69 USD
Stock: 16 in Stock

La Spinetta, Piedmont
Barbaresco Gallina
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La Spinetta is one Piedmont’s iconic modern wineries having forged an enviable reputation over the last two decades. La Spinetta was founded in 1977 by Giuseppe Rivetti who established the original winery at Castagnole Lanze. Since then it is the second generation, spearheaded by Giorgio Rivetti, that has put La Spinetta on the map with the development of vineyards and estates, talented winemaking and an endless desire to try new things.

La Spinetta started in 1977 but its modern reputation was made in 1995 with the introduction of La Spinetta’s now famous Barbaresco (Gallina). In 2000 La Spinetta bought land in Barolo and set up a brand new winery to produce their Campè Barolo. …
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Price: $178.07 USD
Stock: 6 in Stock

Barbaresco- Valeirano, Piedmont
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La Spinetta wineries having forged an enviable reputation over the last two decades. La Spinetta was founded in 1977 by Giuseppe Rivetti who established the original winery at Castagnole Lanze. Since then it is the second generation, spearheaded by Giorgio Rivetti, that has put La Spinetta on the map with the development of vineyards and estates, talented winemaking and an endless desire to try new things.

La Spinetta started in 1977 but its modern reputation was made in 1995 with the introduction of La Spinetta’s now famous Barbaresco (Gallina). In 2000 La Spinetta bought land in Barolo and set up a brand new winery to produce their Campè Barolo. …
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Price: $152.45 USD
Stock: 5 in Stock

La Spinetta, Piedmont
Barbaresco- Starderi
***96 Point- James Suckling***

In 1996 we acquired the Starderi vineyard, which is located on the hills just behind those of Gallina.
Despite the two vineyards being geographically in the vicinity of one another, they hold very distinct characteristics which are determined by the crucial differences in microclimate, exposure and terrain. The Tanaro river, which flows at the bottom of the valley, affects the climate by mitigating both the extreme winters and the drastic hot summers.

Starderi always produces wines which express a rich character while maintaining great elegance. This difference is pronounced in the aromas: Starderi shows mainly hints of red berries and ripe fruit. …
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Price: $152.45 USD
Stock: 3 in Stock

La Spinetta - Barolo Campè, Piedmont
***97 Points- James Suckling***
Special Offer | Was £139 | Now £119

La Spinetta is one Piedmont’s iconic modern wineries having forged an enviable reputation over the last two decades. La Spinetta was founded in 1977 by Giuseppe Rivetti who established the original winery at Castagnole Lanze. Since then it is the second generation, spearheaded by Giorgio Rivetti, that has put La Spinetta on the map with the development of vineyards and estates, talented winemaking and an endless desire to try new things.

La Spinetta started in 1977 but its modern reputation was made in 1995 with the introduction of La Spinetta’s now famous Barbaresco (Gallina). In 2000 La Spinetta bought land in Barolo and set up a brand new winery to produce their Campè Barolo. …
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Price: $152.45 USD
Stock: 18 in Stock

Vietti - Ravera, Piedmont
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Located in the heart of the Langhe hills, at the top of the village of Castiglione Falletto, the Vietti wine cellar was founded in the late 1800s by Carlo Vietti. The estate has gradually grown over the course of time, and today the vineyards include some of the most highly-prized terroirs within the Barolo winegrowing area.

Designation: Barolo D.O.C.G.

Grapes: 100% Nebbiolo

Winemaking: The grapes are selected from the single vineyard Ravera in Novello, planted with roughly 4,500 units per hectare. The vines have an average age of 28 years with the oldest part planted in 1935. The roughly 3-hectare vineyard is a wonderful hill with a south-western exposure and a clay-limestone soil. …
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Price: $229.31 USD
Stock: 6 in Stock

Vietti - Lazzarito, Piedmont
***94 Points- Wine Spectator***

Designation: Barolo D.O.C.G.

Grapes: 100% Nebbiolo

Winemaking: The grapes are sourced from the single vineyard Lazzarito in Serralunga d’Alba, with about 4,500 plants per hectare. The vines have an average age of 38 years. Lazzarito is a wonderful amphitheater facing south-west, with a soil made of clay-limestone. Our overall surface stretches for about 2 hectares. Fermentation lasts about 4 weeks in stainless steel tanks with skin contact. This time includes the pre- and post- fermentative maceration with the traditional submerged cap method. Malolactic fermentation takes place in oak.. …
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Price: $229.31 USD
Stock: 6 in Stock

Vietti - Brunate, Piedmont
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Designation: Barolo D.O.C.G.

Grape Variety: Nebbiolo, 100%

The grapes come from the historic MGA “Brunate” vineyard in the municipality of La Morra, located on the southern slope towards Barolo. Limestone- and clay-rich soil (Marls of Saint Agatha) and an altitude between 300 and 400 m asl. The average age of the Guyot-cultivated vines is 50 years, and there is a density of around 4600 plants per hectare.

Winemaking: Grapes harvested by hand on 7 October 2019. After gentle pressing, the juice fermented for around three weeks in a steel tank, in contact with the skins. This period included pre- and post-ferment maceration, involving the traditional submerged-cap method. …
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Price: $254.93 USD
Stock: 3 in Stock

Vietti - Castiglione, Piedmont
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Designation: Barolo D.O.C.G.

Grapes: 100% Nebbiolo

Winemaking: The grapes are selected from very important small vineyards in the Barolo region. The vines are between 10 and 43 years old, planted in a clay-limestone soil and trained with the Guyot system. The average density is roughly 4,500 plants per hectare. All the different single vineyards are vinified and aged separately with slightly different processes to highlight the typical characteristics of each “terroir”.

Aging: The wine is aged for about 30 months in oak casks and barriques; all parcels are then carefully blended before bottling. …
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Price: $63.99 USD
Stock: 31 in Stock

Spada, Veneto - Firmus

This wine is made from grapes harvested in various vineyards located on hills in the Valpolicella zone (Mezzane and Tregnago hills). Different sources and different grape varieties are important to obtain well-balanced wines with the fine structure that only a few single areas in the Valpolicella zone can provide. Notes: Color: strong ruby red. Clear and transparent. Bouquet: notes of vanilla and ethereal airs depending on the period of aging in the barrel; notes of sweet fruits such as currants, blueberries, cherries depending on the varieties of grapes. Flavor: wine with a velvety, raisiny character combined with the structure and typical stylish bitterness to give it good balance. …
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Price: $76.80 USD
Stock: 27 in Stock

Sobrero, Piedmont

This red wine displays an intense ruby ​​red colour with garnet reflections. The scent is characteristic, pleasant and intense, with clear hints of ripe red fruit, such as raspberry, strawberry and cherry, followed by wild notes of undergrowth and aroma of violets, rose hips and spices. The taste is warm, enveloping and elegant. The tannic structure is soft with good length and persistence.

Barbaresco is one of the great wines of Italy's north-western Piedmont region. This aristocratic red has its vineyards situated in the Langhe, on the right-hand side of the Tanaro river and extending from the area north-east of Alba to the communes of Barbaresco, Nieve and Treiso. …
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Price: $42.21 USD
Stock: 13 in Stock

Ascheri Matteo, Piedmont
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***92 Points - Robert Parker- Wine Advovate***

This 2016 Barolo Cantine Ascheri Matteo red wine is produced in the traditional way with a blend of different vineyards. This vintage wine has an intense garnet colour with a rich and composite bouquet of sweet spices, dried flowers, leather and undergrowth. Harmonious and well structured from elegant tannins which produces great balance and complexity whilst still being a powerful wine. Try it with: roasted, skewered and grilled red meats and ripe cheeses.

Grape Variety: 100% Nebbiolo
Usual harvest time: 5th/20th October
Fermentation: about 15 days at 28°C
Serve at: 14°/16°C
Evolution: 18/20 years if kept in a cool and dark place. …
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Price: $63.99 USD
Stock: 33 in Stock

Gigi Rosso, Piedmont - Trecomuni

This 2016 Gigi Rosso Barolo Barolo comes from Trecomuni, which is a Cantina Gigi Rosso registered trademark. According to the ancient Piedmontese tradition, in order to obtain a perfect Barolo, one has to source grapes from three different terroir. The Helvetian soil of Serralunga or Monforte will contribute character and longevity, the mixed soil of Barolo, Castiglione or Novello will bring finesse and elegance and finally the Tortonian soil of La Morra or Verduno will deliver fruit and freshness. From the union of three “Communes” this Barolo was born, thus combining all great features of different Barolo terroir soil types. …
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Price: $60.15 USD
Stock: 16 in Stock