This Barbaresco without any other mention comes from the blending of the different parcels of Nebbiolo grapes coming from the youngest Barbaresco vineyards of the family. They produce a wine with elegant characters giving the... Read More
All these wines in this flight from Andrea Oberto show a powerful 15% alcohol content across the board. It's all a bit much. The 2018 Barolo del Comune di La Morra reveals ripe fruit, dried cherry, black rose and toasted anise.... Read More
Aromas of forest berry, blue flower and underbrush follow through to the linear, savory palate along with juicy cherry, star anise and clove. Bright acidity and taut, fine-grained tannins provide the framework.
This Barolo opens with aromas of ripe cherry, raspberry, fresh herbs and savory spice. More reserved on the palate with subtle red currant flavors, black tea, dried flowers and finishing with a chalky minerality.
There is a rustic, iron-like, rugged quality to this full-bodied and firmly tannic wine that will mellow somewhat with time. But enjoy it for the balsam, tar and red cherry aromas that lead to a meaty, mineral palate. Best from... Read More
This wine takes its name from an area of the Cru of Castelletto. The selected grapes in the oldest part of the vineyard enable to obtain a full-bodied wine. The color is garnet red with orange reflections. The bouquet is complex,... Read More
A well-structured, long-lived wine with intense garnet red color. The aroma is intense and fruity with notes of cherry and prune and pleasant tones of cinnamon and toasted hazelnuts. The taste is austere, full, harmonious and... Read More
Bright ruby red with notes of wild strawberries, cloves, and dark chocolate on the nose. Its elegant and fresh taste illustrates floral and fruitful notes. The tannins are smooth and velvety. Paired with a decisive acidity, they... Read More
Despite a stern finish due to chalky, slightly dry tannins, this Barolo from Serralunga is delicious and with a very good quality price ratio. Classic sweet violets and fresh strawberries on the nose are allied to a full body... Read More
Pretty aromas of strawberries and dark red fruits followed by licorice, fresh mint and crushed stones. Fresh and bright on the palate with red berries, floral notes, and a gorgeous polished texture.
Garnet color with ruby hues; fine expression of berry fruits, with balsamic notes and raspberry jam, rose and violet aromas. Full, dry, vigorous palate with elegant tannins. Pair with game, roast red meats, and mature cheeses.... Read More
The 2020 Barbaresco boasts an ample set of aromas with wild cherry, blue flower, sweet spice and crushed limestone. As always, the wine paints an exciting and authentic portrait of Nebbiolo, albeit with a little more richness... Read More
Always a popular choice, the Vietti 2020 Barolo Castiglione (made with a blend of fruit from multiple MGA sites) has a voluptuous approach with dark fruit, cola, wild berry coulis and smoky tar. The wine wears a hot vintage well,... Read More