Piemonte
2018 Pio Cesare - Barolo Ornato
The 2018 Barolo Ornato reveals some very distant hot-vintage aromas that are vaguely reminiscent of dried raspberry or stewed plum. Nebbiolo is extremely sensitive to the warmer temperatures and even a hint of extra ripeness is easily detected. However, t...
2020 Pira, Enrico (Chiara Boschis) - Barolo DOCG Cannubi Boschis
The E. Pira e Figli - Chiara Boschis 2020 Barolo Cannubi is a fine and delicate wine, although there is a little more grit and richness in this warm vintage. The quality of the fruit is exceptional, especially its crisp ripeness. Dark cherry, blackcurrant...
2020 Pira, Enrico (Chiara Boschis) - Barolo Mosconi
The E. Pira e Figli - Chiara Boschis 2020 Barolo Mosconi has some of the extra ripeness of the vintage with cherry cream syrup, grenadine, watermelon candy and a drop of Pastis. The wine ends on a powerful note with a balanced combination of fruit and fin...
2021 Pira, Luigi - Langhe Nebbiolo DOC
A graceful red, offering cherry, strawberry, floral and earth flavors. Balanced, with a hint of wild herbs on the lingering finish. Firm but relatively accessible for the vintage, so decant now or wait a few years. Drink now through 2027. 500 cases made, ...
2020 Pira, Luigi - Barbera d' Alba DOC (750ml)
A fluid red, with aromas of medicinal herbs and amaro leading to blackberry and pomegranate flavors. Firm and closes up a little on the finish, with a pleasant astringency. Drink now through 2027. 600 cases made, 250 cases imported
2020 Produttori del Barbaresco - Barbaresco Riserva Montefico (750ml)
Two standouts from the 2020 vintage are Montefico and Asili. The Produttori del Barbaresco 2020 Barbaresco Riserva Montefico comes from a site that is distant from the warm air that travels through the Tanaro River Valley and is closed within an amphithea...
2020 Produttori del Barbaresco - Barbaresco DOCG Riserva Muncagota (750ml)
The 2020 Barbaresco Riserva Muncagota comes across as somewhat austere today, which is pretty atypical. Floral, mint and white pepper lend notable aromatic brilliance. Deceptively medium in body, the 2020 oers plenty of drive. Floral, savory and minera...
2020 Produttori del Barbaresco - Barbaresco Riserva Rio Sordo (750ml)
The 2020 Barbaresco Riserva Rio Sordo is pretty closed today, which is probably a very good sign for its aging prospects, as this site tends to produce wines that are more open than this. Dark cherry, plum, leather, incense and tobacco oer a decidedly ...
2020 Produttori del Barbaresco - Barbaresco Riserva Ovello (750ml)
The Ovello vineyard has some northern exposures and generally represents a cooler growing site. You can expect intense fruit flavors and more prominent tannins as a result. The Produttori del Barbaresco 2020 Barbaresco Riserva Ovello fits the bill. Vine g...
2019 Produttori del Barbaresco - Barbaresco DOCG Riserva Muncagota
Rose, menthol, forest floor and leather aromas come to the forefront along with the barest whiff of asphalt. Full-bodied and structured, the palate delivers raspberry, blood orange, licorice and a minty note alongside firm, fine-grained tannins.
