Piedmont
If Tuscany were Italy’s Bordeaux, Piedmont would surely be its Burgundy. The wines, especially those made from Nebbiolo, have a more sensual ethereal character and appeal to passionate devotees whilst, occasionally, puzzling the uninitiated. That said, they taste nothing like Burgundy.
[Read more...]2023 DOLCETTO D'ALBA Bric del Salto Sottimano
Piedmont Italy 14.5% Red
Dolcetto.
The 2023 Dolcetto d'Alba Bric del Salto jumps out of the glass with an exotic mélange of blueberry, spice, graphite and game. The flavor profile is very much Dolcetto, with just a touch of reduction, but the struc...(read more)
Antonio Galloni, www.vinous.com2023 MATÉ Brachetto Sottimano
Piedmont Italy 13% Red
Brachetto. Certified Organic
The 2023 Matè is a gorgeous, crystalline wine. Crushed rose petals, mint, white pepper, star anise and orange peel all grace this exquisite, chiseled red. As usual, strong savory and floral notes are front and center.
Antonio Galloni, www.vinous.com2020 BARBERA D'ALBA Rinaldi Marziano Abbona
Piedmont Italy 14.5% Red
Barbera.
These grapes are grown on a beautiful parcel of vines that have come down from Granny Rinaldi, another great Piedmont family, so closely linked the the Abbonas. Loaded with fragrant sour cherry, blackberry, piquant and f...(read more)
L&S2022 LA MAGGIORINA Le Piane
Piedmont Italy 14% Red
Croatina, Nebbiolo.
2 years in barrel, field blend 13 varieties, picked and fermented together. Aromatic, damson, dark chocolate, herbs, blackberries. Grip and intensity, rich tannins, good acid bite, dark fruit core, blackberries and choco...(read more)
L&S2023 LANGHE NEBBIOLO Andrea Oberto
Piedmont Italy 14.5% Red
Nebbiolo.
A wonderful array of wild roses, red fruits, cherries and strawberries, then underlying notes of truffle and mocha. This is classic Nebbiolo with gorgeous rich tannins framing a delicious palate of red fruit, tar, flower...(read more)
L&S2021 BARBERA D'ALBA Rinaldi Marziano Abbona
Piedmont Italy 15% Red
Barbera.
These grapes are grown on a beautiful parcel of vines that have come down from Granny Rinaldi, another great Piedmont family, so closely linked the the Abbonas. Loaded with fragrant sour cherry, blackberry, piquant and f...(read more)
L&S2023 DOLCETTO DOGLIANI Papà Celso Marziano Abbona
Piedmont Italy 14.0% Red
Dolcetto.
This really is the calling card for this impressive estate. Grandpa Celso planted these beautiful vines 65 years ago and every year it is a real highlight. The soil here in the single vineyard (Doriolo) is calcareous ove...(read more)
L&S2022 BARBERA D'ALBA Pairolero Sottimano
Piedmont Italy 14.5% Red
Barbera.
Tasted from barrel, the 2022 Barbera d'Alba Superiore Pairolero is a very young wine that has just finished its malolactic fermentation. Dense and pliant, with tremendous fruit purity, the 2022 is shaping up to be a jewe...(read more)
Antonio Galloni, www.vinous.com2020 MIMMO Le Piane
Piedmont Italy 13.5% Red
Croatina, Nebbiolo, Vespolina.
Great energy and verve, red fruit, raspberry, strawberry and just a hint of something darker, lovely textural feel, well judged rich tannins, lovely acid lift and push.
L&S2021 BARBERA D'ALBA Vigna Lunga Superiore Roccheviberti
Piedmont Italy 14.5% Red
Barbera.
80 year old vines from the hallowed Bricco Boschis vineyard in Castiglione Falleto. Heavy soil with clay and lots of stones. This adds real power to to all the wines from here. Claudio ages this delicious Barbera for 6 m...(read more)
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