Tasting Notes: The nose of the Lino Maga Barbacarlo is very expressive and intense with nuances of porcini mushroom, tar, fennel seed, cured meat and dried floral and dehydrated undertones. The wine is explosive on the palate... Read More
Tasting Notes: Montebuono, like the classic Barbacarlo blend has some Croatina, Uva Rara and Ughetta, but there is also a little Barbera in the mix. The vineyards sit next to each other and while the vines here are also up to... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Oddero Barolo Vigna Mondoca has a mellow and elegant bouquet with scents of berries and natural balsamic notes, Mediterranean woodlands and dried roses steeped in tar. Well-balanced on the palate with an elegant... Read More
Estate History: One of the most revered producers in Barolo today, based in La Morra, is Roberto Voerzio. His path to success has been based on what are considered to be the lowest yields of fruit in the Barolo zone. Production... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Pira cru is a Roagna family monopoly. They purchased this site (in Castiglione Falletto) in 1990, and the vines range from 40 to 50 years old. The Barolo Pira opens to dark and impeccably focused fruit. This... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Pinot Noir “Aton” expresses timeless finesse and elegance. The wine presents itself a strong ruby red in the glass. Subtle notes of black berries, a hint of licorice and finely smoked notes define... Read More
Tasting Notes: Taurasi Riserva Vigna Quintodecimo has a fine balance of small fruits, floral notes and exotic spices. Seductive and ripe, the wine has an aromatic intensity complemented by savory tannins that are fine as pure... Read More
Estate History: One of the legendary winemakers of the world, Bruno Giacosa crafted the most prestigious single-vineyard Barolo and Barbaresco wines during a career that spanned nearly eight decades. He joined the family business... Read More
Tasting Notes: Barolo ‘Monprivato’ is one of Italy’s most famous single vineyard bottlings. The Giuseppe Mascarello e Figlio estate—the motto of which—“Only the memory of the past can open the... Read More
