Tasting Notes: The Aldo Conterno Barolo Cicala is chocked full of ripe plum, menthol, licorice and tobacco. Rich and powerful, the big frame is supported by robust tannins and a bright acidity. Estate History: Aldo Conterno ,... 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: The Cavallotto Barolo Riserva Bricco Boschis Vigna San Giuseppe comes from the San Giuseppe parcel in the famed Bricco Boschis vineyard. Wines from this area are marked by great structure, elegance and complexity.... 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
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
Tasting Notes: The 2016 Produttori Barbaresco exudes class and pedigree right from the start. Loaded with density and power, not to mention pure Nebbiolo fruit with classic notes of red cherries, licorice and tobacco, this is... 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
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
