Intensely fragrant, this stunner has enticing scents of crushed mint, rose a hint of pine forest and a potpourri of spice. Made with organically farmed grapes, it's linear, with knife-like precision that frames pomegranate,... Read More
In the glass the Brachetto shows an intense ruby red. The perlage is fine and elegant. On the nose it is fruity, musky and very delicate. Scents of rose and strawberry are recognizable.
The sweet and aromatic taste and the balance... Read More
The 2020 Dolcetto d'Alba Roussot is bright, lifted and super-classy. Readers will find a mid-weight, beautifully perfumed Dolcetto full of character. Bright red berry fruit, licorice and floral notes open effortlessly. This... Read More
Rinaldi’s 2020 Langhe Nebbiolo is made from lower-lying slopes and less well-exposed blocks in Cannubi and Cannubi Boschis. Just bottled, the 2020 is, not surprisingly, a bit taut, but it shows good energy and plenty of... Read More
On a shortlist of annata wines to buy from Piedmont this year is the Brovia 2019 Barolo. Made from a blend of fruit from Castiglione Falletto and Serralunga d'Alba, this wine delivers a very sharp and chiseled performance... Read More
The 2023 Rosato Rosabella is gorgeous, sweetly cherry-fruited and inviting. Nebbiolo lends considerable structure to this rosé, wrapping blood orange and rose petal tones in a fine web of powdery tannins. Tart, lemony acidity... Read More
Lovely Nebbiolo aromas of rose, violet, red berry and botanical herb shape the fragrant nose. Smooth and savory, the elegant palate features juicy red cherry, crushed raspberry and cake spice alongside polished tannins. Fresh... Read More
You can't beat this value. The G.D. Vajra 2020 Barolo Albe is buttoned up with fresh primary fruit, and the wine does not have that hint of over-ripeness that is found across this vintage. The fruit is dark and savory, and... Read More
The 2018 Barolo Bussia is a bit light, but still has plenty of character. Sweet red berry fruit, blood orange, mint, cedar and cinnamon all open with a bit of coaxing. The Bussia is the Barolo in this vintage that appears to be... Read More
The 2018 Barolo Gattera is another expression from La Morra with soft tannins and a very silky texture. Gattera is characterized by bright fruit tones, cassis and dried raspberry. You might also recognize powdered licorice and... Read More
Made with fruit from Cannubi Boschis, the Luciano Sandrone 2018 Barolo Aleste is plump and ripe, but this wine also shows a more delicate character that is its ace card. The aromas are filigreed and fine with dark fruit, spice... Read More
The 2005 is from a fabulous vintage. It's filled with dried cherry, tobacco, mint, sage, leather, coffee and licorice, all wrapped around a core of dark fruit. It's at the peak of its evolution and the wine really comes... Read More
The 2019 Nizza Riserva LaCourt from 45-year-old vines, saturates the palate with inky dark fruit, leather, smoke, licorice, tobacco, mocha and chocolate. La Court is fermented in oak uprights then aged in a combination of cask... Read More