Piedmont
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
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
Giacomo Conterno 2013 Monfortino, Barolo Riserva DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
Warm aromas of plums, rose petals and spices with hints of sandalwood. Some tar. Full body, dense center palate with glorious fruit and a fantastic finish. Very, very polished and fine tannins. Vertical and deep. A great Monfortino.
$1,999.99
GAJA 2019 Barbaresco DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
Reveals multidimensional aromas and flavors of rose, cherry, licorice and spices. This is fused to a vibrant structure that, for now, gives a taut, almost racy profile. Marrying power and grace, this ends in a long, floral- and spice-tinged aftertaste.
$329.97
Pio Cesare 2020 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
Elvio Cogno 2020 'Ravera', Barolo DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
Exhibits a complex profile of dark fruits, spices, and earthiness. It's a plush, fleshed-out expression with notes of dark cherry, plum, sweet iris root, and dark spice. The wine is firm, rich, and long-lasting, with a balance of tannins and acidity.
$124.99
Amistà 2021 Barbera, Nizza DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
Elegant and lifted, high-toned aromas of boysenberry and crushed raspberries are fresh and lively, with subtle hints of pine and mountain herbs. Bright, crunchy flavors reminiscent of sour cherries crushed in their own juices, accompanied savory spices.
$54.99
Ettore Germano 2018 'Prapò', Barolo DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
Aromas of underbrush, camphor, pine forest and toasted nut form the nose. Linear and firm, the nervous palate features dried cherry, hazelnut and tobacco set against taut, fine-grained tannins. Tremendous value, and a classic representation.
$79.99
Giacomo Bologna Braida 2019 il Bacialé Red Blend, Monferrato Rosso DOC, Piedmont, Italy
Barbera, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. A beguiling blend of Barbera fruit and the spicy notes typical of Cabernet Sauvignon. Leather, menthol, cedar wood and earthy undertones open up beautifully. Powerful, heady Monferrato full of character.
$22.99
Ferrando White Label 2019 Etichetta Bianca, Nebbiolo di Carema, Piedmont, Italy
100% Nebbiolo. The Etichetta Bianca is laced with sweet pipe tobacco, cedar, mint, dried flowers, crushed rocks and Alpine herbs. This is an especially floral, savory wine that impresses with its energy, verve and class. Ferrando remains the standard.
$89.99
G.D. Vajra 2023 Langhe Nebbiolo, Piedmont, Italy
Perfumes are vibrant, with a floral bouquet of rose petals, violets and fresh berries, hints of dark fruit, lavender and mint. Elegant and complex on the palate with layers of crunchy red fruits, orange peel, sweet spices with earthy, mineral undertones.
$24.99
Roberto Voerzio 2021 'Disanfrancesco' Langhe Nebbiolo, Piedmont, Italy
The nose opens with fresh cherry, rose petals, and blood orange, layered with hints of menthol, anise, and crushed stone. The wine is taut and focused, with linear tannins and high-toned acidity framing flavors of sour cherry, cranberry, and pomegranate.
$57.99
Villa Sparina 2023 Gavi del Comune di Gavi DOCG Piedmont, Italy
Bright yellow color, delicate bouquet of dried pineapple and peach. Full and rich in flavor, yet mineral and refreshing. Fine aromatic flavor to the end. 100% Cortese
$19.99
Principiano Ferdinando 2020 Barolo, Serralunga d'Alba, Piedmont DOCG, Italy
The Barolo Serralunga is redolent of tar, incense, menthol, licorice and macerated black cherry. This potent, strapping Barolo packs a serious punch. Sage, cloves, leather and a range of balsamic notes, with tons of depth as well as character.
$59.99
Prunotto 2022 'Occhetti' Langhe Nebbiolo D.O.C. Piedmont, Italy
Macerated cherry, plum, licorice, tar and white pepper notes mingle in this red. There's some viscosity, and this is balanced, with hints of underbrush and iron on the finish. Drink now through 2030.
$24.99
Giacomo Conterno 2018 Francia Barolo DOCG Piedmont, Italy
A superb and age-worthy Barolo by Giacomo Conterno, from the Francia vineyard in Serralunga d’Alba. 100% Nebbiolo. Fermented with native yeasts and aged in large oak casks. Red fruits, roses, tar, licorice and spices notes. Powerful and complex.
$324.99
Elio Altare 2017 Cannubi, Barolo DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
Layered and inviting aromatics lift from the 2017 Barolo, including kirsch, incense, and dried roses. The palate is highly refined yet also has generous fruit with a beautiful arch noted by cherry lozenge, dried apricot, and orange blossom.
$209.99