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2013 Cascina delle Rose Barbaresco Tre Stelle
The excitement over 2013 Piedmont is mounting in a very big way.
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Unparalleled Piedmont Value:
2011 Roagna Langhe Rosso
When it comes to value in Piedmont, it's Roagna's Langhe Rosso that we reach for.
"Some of the most elegant, refined and brilliant wines in all of Piemonte"
2012 Giuseppe Mascarello Barolo Monprivato
Mascarello’s Monprivato is a singular expression of Nebbiolo. It’s one of the great monuments of Piedmont.
"The very best young Riservas I have ever tasted... "
2008 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva Pajé
"Simply put, these are the very best young Riservas I have ever tasted from the Produttori." -Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media
Best to Date?
2012 Giacomo Conterno Barolo Cerretta
In 2012, something special happened with Conterno's Cerretta. We've been fans of Conterno's Cerretta from day one, but the '12 was a surprise.
Aged Nebbiolo Value:
2007 Cantalupo Ghemme Collis Breclemae
Northern Piedmont has established itself as one of the greatest regions for value in the wine world. Today's offer drives this point home.
Barbaresco Crown-Jewel:
2010 Castello di Verduno Barbaresco Rabaja Riserva
Rabajà is one of the great vineyards for Nebbiolo. Catching a Rabajà when it's on is one of the great drinking experiences of the Piedmont.
Greatness, Elevated: No Monfortino, Only Francia
2012 Giacomo Conterno Barolo Francia
"There is a level of pure depth here that is absolutely compelling." -Antonio Galloni Roberto Conterno is one of the world's great winemakers.
"Stunningly Beautiful"
2012 Brovia Barolo Brea Vigna Ca’ Mia
There are very few of Barolo's top producers whose best bottles go for under $100. Brovia leads this list. And the list doesn't top four or five producers.
Back Up The Truck - Nebbiolo Edition:
2009 Cantalupo Agamium Colline Novaresi
We're constantly on the hunt for sub-$20 Nebbiolo that really delivers.
"Long on nuance and subtlety"
2008 Giuseppe Mascarello Barolo Riserva Monprivato Ca' d'Morissio
Mascarello's Monprivato is one of the most refined and elegant wines of Barolo. The Monprivato Cà d’Morissio reaches an even more extraordinary level.
"A Model of Grace and Finesse" -
2012 Bartolo Mascarello Barolo
Bartolo Mascarello’s Barolos are some of the most compelling and soulful wines in the world. They are deeply authentic and completely mesmerizing expressions of Nebbiolo. In 2012, all of the purity, precision and refinement that we love in Mascarello's Barolo is gorgeously amplified.
IDTT #381: Cristiano Garella
2012 Colombera & Garella Lessona
Cristiano Garella's recent I'll Drink To That! interview is a treasure trove of insight into the Alto Piemonte. This area North of Barolo has recently become one of the most exciting places to find exhilarating, tensile and perfumed wines - qualities that climate change has made increasingly elusive. And it turns out some amazing values.
2012 Canonica Barolo Paiagallo
Canonica turns out some of the most captivating and soulful Barolos around. Every time I taste one of Canonica's Barolos, I'm blown away by their purity and their textural complexity.
In The Shadows of Mt. Blanc - Mountain Nebbiolo:
2012 Ferrando Carema Etichetta Bianca
Few wines have attracted the fan club that Ferrando's Carema has. The reason is simple: Carema is alpine Nebbiolo of breathtaking grace.
Endowed with tons of grace and sheer depth - 2008 Vietti Barolo Brunate Magnum
When this small parcel of 2008 Vietti Brunate mags crossed my desk, I jumped on it. 2008 is a special vintage for the wine, and mags are very rare. There's only one other listing for mags in the U.S.
A Break Out Vintage:
2010 Roagna Barbaresco Pajé
"Quality has never been higher here, and as I have written before, Luca Roagna is one of Piedmont's most promising young producers." -Antonio Galloni The Roagna family has deep roots in Piedmont stretching back four generations. To this day, there's been a steady march of traditionalism.