Piedmont
Giacomo Borgogno & Figli 2012 Cannubi, Barolo Riserva DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
A beam of pure cherry acts as a beacon in this complex, elegant red. Flavors of floral, wild herbs, tar and tobacco play supporting roles. Firm and even a tad dry in the end, this is still developing. Best from 2021 through 2040. 500 cases made.
$299.99
Paolo Manzone 2019 'Meriame' Barolo DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
Translucent garnet-red color, with warm, refined scents reflecting both savory and fruit notes: cranberry, pomegranate, forest mushrooms and warm leather. Palate is a shapely and graceful, fruits, finely chamfered tannins are in perfect alignment.
$83.99
ROAGNA 2018 'Faset' Barbaresco DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
Aromas of rose, cherry and red licorice lead off, picking up flavors of wild herbs, anise and iron as this to the lingering finish. Balanced and solidly structured, this extends with both fruit and savory elements, showing prodigious length and intensity
$199.99
BROVIA 2023 Sori del Drago, Barbera d'Alba, Piedmont, Italy
The 2022 Barbera Sori del Drago is a juicy, textured wine. Dark cherry, plum, licorice and mocha are dialed up. Vinification and aging in steel helps preserve some freshness, but this is still a pretty rich, heady Barbera.
$43.97
Giacomo Conterno 2014 Monfortino, Barolo Riserva DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
The wine's bouquet is nuanced and fine with redcurrant, mint, blood orange, toasted aniseed, baked clay and tarry smoke. Initially, you get a savory touch of succulent grilled meat that adds to the "chewy" quality of the wine. 100 points - Robert Parker.
$1,999.99
Giovanni Sordo 2022 Langhe Nebbiolo, Piedmont, Italy
Sharp and tangy nebbiolo with dried flowers, smoked meat, cumin, sour cherries and lemons on the nose. Medium-bodied with rustic tannins and a zesty, savory finish. Drink now .
$23.99
Giulia Negri 2022 'Pian delle Mole' Langhe Nebbiolo, Piedmont, Italy
Giulia Negri is a fast-rising star in Piedmont, making beautiful expressions of Nebbiolo. This ready to drink, but structured enough to evolve nicely over several years, and showcasing the variety’s classic notes of cherries and roses.
$37.99
ROAGNA 2018 'Albesani' Barbaresco DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
Camphor, cedar, violet and ground clove aromas come to the forefront. Full-bodied, elegantly structured, cherry marinated in spirits, licorice and tobacco next to backbone of tightly wound, fine-grained tannins. Well-balanced and precise.
$199.99
G.D. Vajra 2021 'Albe' Barolo DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
A traditional, aromatic, refined Nebbiolo blended from high-altitude vineyards (Fossati, Lavalta, and Coste di Vergne), offering notes of red fruits, cherries, roses, and pine needles. Known for energetic, balanced, & elegant structure, polished tannins
$39.99
Vietti 2024 Roero Arneis DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
100% Arneis. Straw-yellow color with fresh floral, citrus and melon aromas, and notes of minerals and almonds. A dry, medium-bodied wine with fresh acidity. Well-balanced, elegant and with good complexity and persistence on the lees in the steel tank.
$27.97
Michele Chiarlo 2023 Nivole Moscato D'Asti, Italy 375mL
A brilliant straw yellow wine with fine bubbles and a creamy texture. It features floral aromas and flavors of peach and apricot, complemented by notes of tropical fruit, citrus zest, and a crisp, fresh finish.
$13.99
Fratelli Alessandria 2020 Dolcetto d'Alba, Piedmont, Italy
Youthful mid ruby. Deep blueberry and sour-cherry nose with savoury, spicy hints and a suggestion of old leather. Sappy, lively and playful on the palate. Grippy tannins give just the right support. Very long and refreshing with gorgeous lightness.
$27.99
Crissante Alessandria 2019 'Capalot' Barolo DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
Intense garnet red. Fascinating aromas of red fruits, blackberries, and plums. Elegant notes of vanilla and mint follow through to a full body, with fine tannins an excellent finish. Fruity aftertaste with hints of vanilla and leather.
$139.99
Poderi Colla 2019 Dardi 'Le Rose' Bussia, Barolo DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
An exotic beauty that very much captures all of the nuances of this site. Sweet floral, savory notes open first. Layered and quite potent, graphite, rose petal, mint, sage and sweet pipe tobacco extend the finish, with veins of tannin that wrap together.
$79.97
Giacomo Borgogno & Figli 2017 Barolo Vigna Liste Riserva, Barolo DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
Dried cherries and wild berry pulse with intensity, layered over dried rose petals and savory underbrush. As the wine opens, medicinal herbs and warming spices emerge, adding depth to the richness. Cranberry and allspice mingle with leather. Firm tannins.
$229.99
Giacomo Borgogno & Figli 2018 Cannubi, Barolo Riserva DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
A nuanced, elegant Cannubi showing a nervy mineral edge to the cranberries, racy berries and sliced oranges. Pure, juicy and elegant on the palate with a refined finish. Drink now or hold.
$299.99
Giacomo Fenocchio 2021 'Bussia' Barolo DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
Dense and dark, aromas of black cherry and spiced damson plums lift from the glass with scents of pine, tea and wild herbs. Gravitas and power, well structured, giving darkly dried fruits, star anise and leather, firm tannins, mouth-watering acidity.
$79.99
Giacomo Conterno 2021 'Cerretta' Barbera d'Alba, Piedmont, Italy
A racy and fine red with tangy acidity and bright red fruit. Orange peel. Medium body, fine tannins. Lovely finish. Two years in casks. Classy. Drink or hold.
$89.99
Poderi Aldo Conterno 2018 Bussia Cicala, Barolo DOCG, Italy
Pleasant dried red berries, pressed flowers and brazil nut on the nose. Medium-bodied with spicy fruit. The tannins are more in the back seat and gives the mid-palate quite an open-knit mouthfeel. Finishes a little tighter with good fruit and spice.
$219.99
ROAGNA 2017 'Faset' Barbaresco DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
A supple texture and macerated cherry and strawberry fruit, which add up to a lot of pleasure. Yet there is a solid base of tannins too, a promise even better potential. Fresh finish, where an echo of red fruit and emerging mineral elements linger.
$219.99
Giacomo Conterno 2021 Nebbiolo d'Alba Vigna Arione, Piedmont, Italy
Perfumed and silky on the palate, with medium-bodied structure, the 2021 embodies the virtues of elegance and class. Crushed flowers, white pepper and mint play off a core of vibrant, red-toned fruit. What a beautiful wine this is, let it breathe.
$237.99
Giacomo Conterno 2019 Cerretta, Barolo, Italy DOCG
Very fine and structured with plums, peaches, and orange peel. Medium-bodied with very fine tannins. It goes on and on at the finish. Juicy. Savory. Makes you want to drink it.
$289.99
Pio Cesare 2021 Barolo DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
Lovely perfumes of flowers, fresh strawberries and raspberries follow through to a medium- to full-bodied palate with fine tannins that run the length of the wine. Citrus and spice undertones. Finishes long and intense. Tannic finish decant it.
$79.99
Elio Altare 2017 Unoperuno Barolo DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
This is ripe and round, boasting cherry, raspberry and floral flavors. Accents of anise and black pepper add detail as this glides to a long, spicy finish. Fine expression and length. Best from 2024 through 2038. 100 cases made, 30 cases imported.
$299.99