Italian Region Report

Gigi Rosso, Piedmont - Bricco San Pietro

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: $60.20 USD
Stock: 24 in Stock

Massolino, Piedmont - Margheria
***96 Points Wine Enthusiast***
***95 Points- Wine Advocate***

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. The Vineyard has 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.

Appearance:
Deep garnet red.
Bouquet:
Ethereal, featuring spicy, tobacco and brushwood notes; there are also important mineral notes.
Flavour:
Classic and nicely harmonious wine, tannic when young and with considerable ageing potential, making it an unmistakable “Nebbiolo of Serralunga”. …
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Price: $125.66 USD
Stock: 8 in Stock

Massolino, Piedmont - Parussi
***96 Points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate***

For Barolo DOCG Parussi we 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.

Appearance:
Deep garnet red.
Bouquet:
Ethereal and enveloping with intense and persistent notes of sweet spices, sandalwood, tobacco and leather.

Flavour:
Great structure. Remarkable tannin which softens with time and make it a perfect wine also for ageing. …
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Price: $152.58 USD
Stock: 5 in Stock

Giovanni Rosso, Piedmont - Serralunga
***96 Points - Wine Enthusiast***
special Offer | Was £44.95 | Now £34.95

Iris, woodland-berry and pine-forest aromas shape the nose. On the focused, vibrant palate, mint and star anise notes accent a core juicy Marasca cherry. Taut polished tannins and bright acidity provide balance and a firm lithe structure. Drink 2022–2031. Kerin O’Keefe - 96/100, Wine Enthusiast

Pairings: Grilled liver sausages, long cooking red meats.
(Service Temp.: 16°-18°C).
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Price: $44.81 USD
Stock: 5 in Stock

Gigi Rosso - Riserva dell'Ulivo - Arione, 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: $101.29 USD
Stock: 18 in Stock

Gigi Rosso - Riserva dell'Ulivo - Arione, Piedmont
MAGNUM
*** IN ORIGINAL WOODEN CASE ***

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: $216.69 USD
Stock: 6 in Stock

Massolino, Piedmont - Riserva Vigna Rionda
***98/100 Wine Spectator***
***97 Points- Wine Advocate***

Franco Massolino has a new release he is especially proud to present. In 1982, his grandfather Giuseppe made his first vintage of the Barolo Vigna Rionda; forty years later, the family is celebrating with the 2016 Barolo Vigna Rionda Riserva packaged with a special black label.
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Price: $378.25 USD
Stock: 17 in Stock

La Spinetta - Barbaresco Gallina, Piedmont
***94 Points- Wine Advocate***

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: $191.05 USD
Stock: 29 in Stock

La Spinetta - Barbaresco Valeirano, Piedmont
***95+ Points- Wine Advocate***

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: $191.05 USD
Stock: 18 in Stock

La Spinetta, Piedmont - Barbaresco Starderi
95 Points- RobertParker.com Special Offer | Was £149 | Now £99

"The 2016 Barbaresco Starderi Vürsù starts with a no-nonsense obscure color and ends with lots of dark fruit on the close. In between, it shows a spot of bitterness on the tongue, delivered with ripe fruit and some rather tight tannins. There are lots of tar notes here too, along with the sort of resin and camphor ash you might not have been expecting from such a youthful Barbaresco. But this one has a heavy center of gravity and is not to be trifled with. It's a big and bold wine that demands a rare cut of beef." Robert Parker


La Spinetta is one Piedmont’s iconic modern wineries having forged an enviable reputation over the last two decades. …
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Price: $126.94 USD
Stock: 25 in Stock

La Spinetta, Piedmont - Barolo Campè

Notes of the Winemaker
Intense, vibrant ruby red. Aromas of wild cherry, graphite, smoke and leather. The palate is powerful and imposing in the glass, with tremendous textural richness, everything seems amped up in the 2015; aromatics, fruit and acidity.

96/100 - James Suckling
As always, this shows loads of dried flowers and dried peaches and persimmons; it’s a ripe and unique wine. A cascade of tannins follows, enveloping the mouth in chewy sensations from top to bottom, flanked in dried-berry flavors. Full-bodied and dense, but agile and inviting. Drink from 2026.


La Spinetta is one Piedmont’s iconic modern wineries having forged an enviable reputation over the last two decades. …
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Price: $216.69 USD
Stock: 42 in Stock

La Spinetta, Piedmont - Barolo Garretti

92/100 - Vinous
The 2016 Barolo Vigneto Garretti is bold, racy and super-expressive. Succulent dark cherry, lavender, spice, menthol, red flowers, licorice, and French oak all meld together in this creamy, racy wine form La Spinetta. The Garretti captures all of the richness and pedigree of the year in a forward, succulent style that is sure to find many admires. This is an especially strong vintage for this wine, though it needs another year in bottle for the big tannins to soften. I won't be surprised if the 2016 truns out to be even better than this note sugguests; today it is absolutely delicious. …
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Price: $89.69 USD
Stock: 80 in Stock

La Spinetta, Piedmont - Barolo Garretti
MAGNUM - 1,5 litre Bottle

92/100 - Vinous
The 2016 Barolo Vigneto Garretti is bold, racy and super-expressive. Succulent dark cherry, lavender, spice, menthol, red flowers, licorice, and French oak all meld together in this creamy, racy wine form La Spinetta. The Garretti captures all of the richness and pedigree of the year in a forward, succulent style that is sure to find many admires. This is an especially strong vintage for this wine, though it needs another year in bottle for the big tannins to soften. I won't be surprised if the 2016 truns out to be even better than this note sugguests; today it is absolutely delicious. …
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Price: $203.87 USD
Stock: 3 in Stock

Vietti, Piedmont - Castiglione

JS 96 - James Suckling
Aromas of blueberries, sliced strawberries and peaches. Full body and firm, chewy tannins that are polished and velvety in a refined way.

V 94 - Vinous
The 2016 Barolo Castiglione is a dazzling wine that will show readers just how compelling this vintage is, even among entry-level wines from top producers. Rich, ample and explosive, the 2016 possesses tremendous richness and resonance from the very first taste. Bright red cherry and red plum fruit, wild flowers, mint, blood orange and spice build as this sumptuous, dramatic Barolo shows all it's got. As always, the Castiglione is built on a core of fruit from Ravera. …
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Price: $89.69 USD
Stock: 44 in Stock

Vietti, Piedmont - Brunate

Winemaker Notes

The 2016 Vietti Barolo Brunate is an intense ruby red. Dry, with generous body, harmoniously balanced and velvety texture. Classic, ripe red-fruit, long finish, rich and very elegant. Spices, violet, plums and intense tar, very typical for the Brunate vineyard.
Pair this wine alongside red meats, roasts, & wild game.

V 98 - Vinous
The 2016 Barolo Brunate is a powerful, vertical wine endowed with tremendous explosive energy and intensity. Crushed flowers, mint, spice and dried flowers open up in the glass, but it is the wine's energy that really elevates it into the stratosphere. …
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Price: $370.56 USD
Stock: 2 in Stock

Vietti, Piedmont - Lazzarito

Winemaker Notes
The 2016 Vietti Barolo Lazzarito is a deep garnet red in color. Richly rounded with a robust and velvety texture; intensely aromatic with hints of figs and plums. Elegant with soft and sweet tannins, followed by a long finish.
Pair this wine alongside game, red meats, & cheese.

V 98 - Vinous
The 2016 Barolo Lazzarito is another stunning wine in this range. The 2016 is the first vintage of the Lazzarito I can remember tasting in which intensely mineral notes accompany the more savory, earthy notes that are so typical of this site. Graphite, sage, dried flowers, crushed rocks, …
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Price: $332.09 USD
Stock: 5 in Stock

Spada - Firmus, Veneto

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: $80.72 USD
Stock: 37 in Stock

Massolino Serralunga, Barolo, Piedmont
93 Points James Suckling
93 Points- Wine Advocate

Barolo Classico Massolino represents the synthesis of the different characteristics offered by each terroir. We have always preferred traditional ageing in large Slavonian oak barrels, to maintain a purer and more forthright identity. A broad and variable range of aromas, with a surprising expressive evolution over time.

Appearance:
Garnet red colour with variable intensity depending on the vintage.

Bouquet:
The 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. …
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Price: $76.87 USD
Stock: 1 in Stock

Massolino, Piedmont
Riserva Vigna Rionda
***98 - Wine Enthusiast***

The most prominent element in the history of our estate, Vigna Rionda is one of the most sought-after and prestigious crus in the area. This prestige goes beyond the microclimate and soil: something happens on that hill and that something gives life to Vigna Rionda Riserva, a truly unique wine.
Made with Nebbiolo grapes grown in our vineyard in the “Vigna Rionda” Me.G.A. in Serralunga d’Alba.
Colour: bright garnet red.

Bouquet: reveals multiple broad and enveloping sensations, ranging from those of the early years, focused primarily on red fruits and flowers, to the more evolved sensations of brushwood, tobacco and spices that develop with age. …
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Price: $216.69 USD
Stock: 6 in Stock

Cantine Ascheri, Piedmont
Giacomo - Sorano ***92 Points- RobertParker.com***
***16.5/20- JancisRobinson.com***

This 2015 Cantine Ascheri Giacomo red wine is a classic Barolo.

Origin: Sorano in Serralunga d’Alba
Grape Variety: 100% Nebbiolo
Harvest time: 2015 – 23th/25th September
Fermentation: about 15 days at 30°C and then 60% with the “submerged cap” technique (post fermentation maceration) for 25 more days.
Characteristics: Garnet red colour. Ethereal bouquet; intense tar with a scent of dry flowers, underwood, leather, truffles and sweet spices. A rich palate; balance and mature tannins contribute to its harmony, distinction and intensity. A remarkably classy, austere wine, with exceptional richness and typicity. …
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Price: $106.36 USD
Stock: 17 in Stock

Sobrero, Piedmont

Barolo lies just south-west of Alba in Italy's north-western Piedmont region. It is considered one of the finest and longest-lived wines, often referred to as 'the king of wines and the wine of kings'. Wine production is strictly limited to the vineyards located on steep hills around the towns of Barolo, La Morra, Castiglione Falletto, Serralunga d'Alba and Monforte d'Alba, Despite the different characteristics of these wines due to the varied terroir, they do display similar traits. These include a garnet color, powerful structure, firm tannins and high levels of acidity and alcohol, with the capacity to age for many years. …
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Price: $62.83 USD
Stock: 26 in Stock

Cantine Ascheri, Piedmont
Giacomo - Pisapola
***17/20 Points- JancisRobinson>com

This 2015 Cantine Ascheri Giacomo red wine is a forward and stylish Barolo.

Origin: Pisapola in Verduno
Grape Variety: 100% Nebbiolo
Harvest time: 2013 – 18th/19th October / 2015 – 21st/22nd September
Fermentation: about 12 days at 28°C
Characteristics:

Intense garnet red colour. Ethereal and elegant bouquet, with ripe fruit, violet and sweet spices notes
round, harmonious, velvety wine with an excellent persistence. An austere, but harmonious and pleasant wine

Serve at: 14°/16°C
Try it with: excellent with roasted red meats, on the spit or grilled meats, furry game
Evolution: …
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Price: $88.47 USD
Stock: 21 in Stock

Gigi Rosso - Trecomuni, Piedmont

This 2015 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: $60.20 USD
Stock: 26 in Stock

Gigi Rosso, Piedmont
Rocche Moriondino
***92 points- James Suckling***
***89 Points- Wine Enthusiast***

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: $79.50 USD
Stock: 22 in Stock

Elio Grasso, Piedmont
Riserva Rüncot
***97 Points- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate***

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.

Grape: Nebbiolo

First vintage: 1995

Aspect and height above sea level: south-facing, 300-350 metres

Soil type: moderately loose-packed, slightly clayey, …
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Price: $280.80 USD
Stock: 6 in Stock