Nebbiolo Wine

Fragrant and loaded with finesse, this lovely red opens with heady aromas of woodland berry, wild rose and camphor. Lithe and delicious, the elegant palate offers juicy red cherry, crushed strawberry, baking spice and a tangy... Read More

“Margheria is an MGA in Serralunga, where Azelia occupies the higher westerly aspect. This makes the wine more austere in comparison to examples from other producers. Bright ruby in the glass, the scents are mostly focused... Read More

“Azelia makes three wines with fruit from Serralunga d'Alba, including San Rocco, Cerretta and this wine. There is also a Riserva from Bricco Voghera. The 2019 Barolo Margheria comes from a southwest facing slope opposite... Read More

“Very pure fruit with crushed strawberries, spices and white truffles on the nose. The palate is full and tight with brightness and focus. Firm, creamy tannins. The super quality of fruit really comes through here.”... Read More

“San Rocco is a small MGA located on the northern side of Serralunga d'Alba with steep slopes that open toward Cerretta with clay and limestone. The 2019 Barolo San Rocco (with 7,300 bottles made) benefits from tighter... Read More

99 points Kerin O'Keefe

All about perfume, elegance and structure, the exquisite 2019 Vigna Elena Riserva is another stunner from Nadia Cogno and Valter Fissore. Made entirely with the rare Rosé, long considered a subvariety... Read More

The organic G.D. Vajra 2021 Barolo Bricco delle Viole first shows a fragile side, but it eventually rolls onto much greater momentum and focus as it opens in the glass. This is always one of my favorite wines from this excellent... Read More

Overt floral character with fresh and precise aromas of violets, roses, cinnamon and red currants. The youthful style on the nose is supported by a tense palate with firm, dusty yet ripe and elegant tannins, refreshing acidity... Read More

This Barbaresco is a classic Nebbiolo, offering a vibrant ruby-red hue and a complex bouquet of cherry jam, floral notes, and herbal undertones. With its full-bodied structure, fine tannins, and lively acidity, it showcases the... Read More

The Valtellina region sits in the far northwestern corner of Lombardia, right on the border with Switzerland. Chiavennasca (the local name for Nebbiolo) has been cultivated on the south facing slopes of the north bank of the River... Read More

I am having a love affair with Langhe Nebbiolo, the entry-level offerings from our top Barolo and Barbaresco producers. There’s only one thing that complicates our burgeoning relationship – I don’t know what... Read More

The Produttori del Barbaresco 2020 Barbaresco Riserva Asili shows terrific balance and freshness thanks to cold evenings that lasted to the end of September. Asili is not far from Pora, and both sites share similar sandy soils.... Read More

A haunting aroma of rose leads off, underscored with raspberry, cherry, white pepper and mineral flavors. This red is elegant and firmly structured, with refined tannins and vibrant acidity driving the resonant finish. The white... Read More

Brilliant, elegant ruby red with a brightening rim. Inviting nose of ripe strawberries, cinnamon stick, rosehips, some mint, peach and dried fruit. Fine with ripe fruit on the palate, good structure, polished with hearty, well-integrated... Read More

Dark, shiny ruby red. Great, open-hearted nose of rosehips, peaches, raspberries, some mint and smoky notes. Medium-bodied on the palate, very juicy, very fruity, prancing, shines magnificently on the tongue, straightforward and... Read More