Piemonte
2022 Rocca, Bruno - Langhe Nebbiolo DOC Fralu (750ml)
The 2022 Langhe Nebbiolo Fralù is an absolute delight. Lifted oral overtones and bright, red-toned fruit grace this translucent Langhe Nebbiolo. The 2022 spent 22 days on the skins, unheard of for a wine at this level, followed by nine months in neutra...
2019 Rocca, Giovanni - Barolo Bricco Ravera di Monforte (750ml)
Showing expressive cherry and strawberry flavors, this red features a lacy texture, firm tannins and licorice and spice notes. Reveals density and tension on the lingering, mineral-tinged finish. Best from 2026 through 2045. 600 cases made, 200 cases impo...
2020 Ruggeri Corsini - Barolo Bussia (750ml)
From just under 3 acres of vines planted in 1965 and growing mid-slope
at a southwestern exposure in calcareous soils. Bussia is one of Montforte’s finest vineyards,
and this is the best ageing of Corsini’s Barolos. Raised in 225-liter barrels, 20-25% of which
are new. Roughly 450 cases annually
-Importer notes (V59)
2023 Ruggeri Corsini - Barbera d'Alba (750ml)
A Piedmontese classic, Barbera is the mainstay of the farm, representing 40- 45% of production. Made and aged in steel tanks. Quite dark, full, earthy and meaty, and carried by delicious acidity, the grape’s signature. 1,200-1,600 cases annually.
2019 Sandrone, L. - Nebbiolo d'Alba DOC Valmaggiore
The 2019 Nebbiolo d'Alba Valmaggiore is a bright, sculpted wine that is going to need a few years to come into its own. Bright acids and firm tannins are a bit present today, so a few years of cellaring are a must. The Sandrone Valmaggiore has a track rec...
2018 Sandrone, L. - Barolo Aleste
Made with fruit from Cannubi Boschis, the Luciano Sandrone 2018 Barolo Aleste is plump and ripe, but this wine also shows a more delicate character that is its ace card. The aromas are filigreed and fine with dark fruit, spice and licorice. The effect is ...
2018 Sandrone, L. - Barolo Le Vigne
One of my personal favorites, the 2018 Barolo Le Vigne is savory in character and packed with dark fruit. Ripe cherry and redcurrant cedes to spice, licorice and fragrant rose. The oak is integrated, but there are added accents of spice and dark tar. Le V...
2020 Sandrone, L. - Barbera d'Alba
The 2020 Barbera d'Alba is another wine that shows the greater refinement at Sandrone these days. Even so, there's plenty of richness in the ripe red cherry, plum, mocha and spice flavors. Soft, silky contours wrap it all together, with a gentle kiss o...
2018 Silvio Grasso - Barolo Annunziata Vigna Plicotti (750ml)
Ripe and nutty red fruit on the nose, following through to a medium-bodied palate with some lightly firm tannin and a green-walnut finish. Drink or hold.
2018 Sorpasso - Carema DOC
The 2018 Carema is a very pretty, ethereal wine. Sweet dried cherry, mint, tobacco, cedar, dried flowers, mint and rosewater all grace this beautifully lifted, understated Carema. Spice and earthy notes develop in the glass, adding layers of nuance. Th...
2021 Sottimano - Barbaresco Fausoni
The 2021 Barbaresco Fausoni is a wine for readers who appreciate the more linear, old-school style of Nebbiolo. Chalk, white pepper, mint, tobacco, cedar, blood orange and sweet red cherry fruit all race across the palate. The 2021 won't be ready any t...
