Italian Region Report

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: $63.06 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: $88.80 USD
Stock: 21 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: $106.75 USD
Stock: 17 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: $60.42 USD
Stock: 26 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: $281.83 USD
Stock: 6 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: $79.79 USD
Stock: 22 in Stock

Albatreti

Small red berries and sour cherries are evident on the nose with elegant tobacco notes and a good dose of mediterranean herbs. Elegant and savoury on the palate this wine has profound structure and can age well over 20 years.

From a 1.8 hectare site the wine is aged in oak for 3 years before another year in bottle prior to release.

If you're drinking this now we'd suggest decanting for at least an hour before hand and pairing with something hearty and rich, beef or game dishes with mushrooms and root veg would be a good place to start.

Albatreti is a 29ha property of which 5ha are under vine and 1.8ha dedicated to Brunello di Montalcino. …
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Price: $83.65 USD
Stock: 1 in Stock

L'Arcione - IGP - La Tunella - MAGNUM 1,5 Liter

'Arcione' by La Tunella is a blend of two native Friulian vines, Pignolo and Schioppettino, which give life to a wine of thickness, with structure and a remarkable range of aromas. It has its roots in the Friulian lands on the border with Austria and Slovenia, in the Far East. The company has used all its expertise to offer wine lovers a fine quality wine. Short period of drying and fermentation with maceration on the skins, then passing into French oak tonneaux. The refinement is 4 years in the same barrels, before being blended and bottled. Power, intensity, a hint of fruits and spices, a penetrating balsamic carpet and a smoky finish. …
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Price: $75.93 USD
Stock: 1 in Stock

La Spinetta, Piedmont
Campè Barolo
***97 Points- 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: $230.35 USD
Stock: 30 in Stock

La Spinetta, Piedmont
Barolo Vignetto Garretti - MAGNUM
***94 Points- 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: $212.34 USD
Stock: 5 in Stock

La Spinetta, Piedmont
GALLINA
***96 points-Antonio Galloni, Vinous***

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: $178.88 USD
Stock: 10 in Stock

La Spinetta, Piedmont
Barbaresco Starderi
***95/100, Antonio Galloni- Vinous***

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: $178.88 USD
Stock: 17 in Stock

La Spinetta, Piedmont
Barbaresco Valeirano
***95/100, Antonio Galloni- Vinous***

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: $178.88 USD
Stock: 17 in Stock

Vietti - Castiglione, Piedmont
***94 Points- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate***

Grapes: 100% Nebbiolo

Winemaking: The grapes are selected from small vineyards spread in the Barolo region. The vines are between 8 and 41 years old, planted in a clay-limestone soil. Plants are trained with guyot method, with an average density of roughly 4500 units per hectare. All the different crus are vinified and aged separately with slightly different processes to underline the singular characteristics of each parcel and terroir. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel with daily cap submersion for extraction of flavor and color.

Aging: The wine is aged for roughly 30 months in oak and barriques; all parcels are then carefully blended before bottling. …
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Price: $90.02 USD
Stock: 19 in Stock

Vietti - Ravera, Piedmont
***96 Points- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate***

Grapes: 100% Nebbiolo

Winemaking: The grapes are selected from the single vineyard Ravera in Novello, planted with roughly 4500 units per hectare. The vines have an average age of 26 years with the oldest part planted in 1935. The roughly 3-hectare vineyard has a south-west exposure and a clay-limestone soil. Grapes are gently crushed and fermented for 4 weeks in stainless steel tank with skin contact. This time includes pre- and post- fermentative maceration with the traditional method of submerged cap. Malolactic is done in casks that will continue until late spring. The wine spends over a year on fine lees without racking it. …
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Price: $250.94 USD
Stock: 4 in Stock

Vietti - Lazzarito, Piedmont
***17/20 Points- JancisRobinson.com***
***96 Points- RobertParker.com***

Grapes: 100% Nebbiolo

Winemaking: The grapes are selected from the single vineyard Lazzarito in Serralunga d’Alba, planted with roughly 4500 units per hectare. The vines have an average age of 36 years. The 2-hectare vineyard has a south-west exposure and a clay-limestone soil. Grapes are gently crushed and fermented for 4 weeks in stainless steel tank with skin contact. This time includes pre- and post- fermentative maceration with the traditional method of submerged cap. Malolactic is done in oak.

Aging: The wine is aged for approximately 30 months between French oak barriques and Slovenian oak casks

Description: Deep garnet red in color. …
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Price: $230.35 USD
Stock: 8 in Stock

Massolino - Riserva - Vigna Rionda, Piedmont

"The Massolino 2014 Barolo Riserva Vigna Rionda is a wine that speaks of vintage as articulately as it speaks of site. The 2014 vintage is one of the most distinctive within these past two decades, with a quality of fruit that is fine, light, ethereal and almost fragile. However, Serralunga d'Alba, where the Vignarionda cru is located, is always characterized by extra power, structure and fruit weight. In a sense, this Riserva represents an intersection between those two opposites, showing both elegance and muscle. The wine opens to a pretty garnet color, and the aromatic intensity is well developed and capped by a mid-weight finish. …
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Price: $217.48 USD
Stock: 15 in Stock

Gigi Rosso - Riserva dell'Ulivo - Arione, Piedmont
***95/100 Wine Spectator***

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. The next generation, Maurizio and his son Andreas are now managing Gigi Rosso winery. The passage to the second and third generation brings energy and new ideas to the business. As Gigi expressed in his own words: “I was born in the vineyards. I grew up in the vineyards. And the vineyards are my heart and soul. The Langhe are my home. This land gave me a very precious gift. As a thank you, every year, I harvest its fruits and look after them like a mother looks after her babies. …
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Price: $114.53 USD
Stock: 38 in Stock

Gigi Rosso - Riserva dell'Ulivo - Arione, Piedmont
*** MAGNUM 1,5 Liter 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: $217.48 USD
Stock: 4 in Stock

Albatreti

Small red berries and sour cherries are evident on the nose with elegant tobacco notes and a good dose of mediterranean herbs. Elegant and savoury on the palate this wine has profound structure.

From a 1.8 hectare site the wine is aged in oak for 3 years before another year in bottle prior to release.

If you're drinking this now we'd suggest decanting for at least an hour before hand and pairing with something hearty and rich, beef or game dishes with mushrooms and root veg would be a good place to start.

Albatreti is a 29ha property of which 5ha are under vine and 1.8ha dedicated to Brunello di Montalcino. …
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Price: $70.71 USD
Stock: 6 in Stock

La Spinetta - Barolo Campè, Piedmont

"This opens with aromas of toasted oak, weedy underbrush, crushed dill and a whiff of camphor. The firm palate is on the lean side, evoking tobacco leaf, star anise, powdered sage, oak and roasted coffee bean but it lacks fruit. Drying astringent tannins grip the close. " - Kerin O’Keefe


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. …
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Price: $217.48 USD
Stock: 12 in Stock

St. Daniel - Coldrenzio - Riserva

Very forward nose of leather and cherries, liquorice wild strawberries, ripe plums and pencil .The palate is very nice balance of sweet fruit and acidity.
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Price: $37.32 USD
Stock: 2 in Stock

Cantine Ascheri Giacomo - Sorano, Piedmont

This 2013 Cantine Ascheri Giacomo red wine is a classic Barolo.

Origin: Sorano in Serralunga d’Alba
Grape Variety: 100% Nebbiolo
Harvest time: 2013 – 14th/17th October / 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: $102.89 USD
Stock: 26 in Stock

Cantine Ascheri Giacomo - Pisapola, Piedmont

This 2013 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: $101.66 USD
Stock: 22 in Stock

Gigi Rosso - Riserva dell'Ulivo - Arione, Piedmont

95/100 Wine Spectator
This beautiful Barolo evokes cherry, strawberry, tar, leather, tobacco and mineral flavors. Fresh and racy, with a dense mesh of tannins underneath. Builds effortlessly to a long, mouth watering aftertaste. Best from 2020 through 2043.

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. The next generation, Maurizio and his son Andreas are now managing Gigi Rosso winery. The passage to the second and third generation brings energy and new ideas to the business. As Gigi expressed in his own words: “I was born in the vineyards. …
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Price: $102.89 USD
Stock: 2 in Stock