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Reds from Italy – Piemonte
Piemonte |
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Barbaresco |
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Until Domizio Cavazza founded the Produttori del Barbaresco in 1894, the wines, despite significant differencies, were all sold as Barolo. Although roughly one third the size of Barolo, Barbaresco wine styles vary widely between vineyards and producers. The wines of Barbaresco are generally regarded as a shade softer and less powerful than those of Barolo, and require only two years of oak aging to Barolo's three. Important to note about both Barbaresco and Barolo is the difference between traditional and modern producers. Traditionalists despise technology, employ long fermentations, and age their wines in very old, large oak casks. Modernists prefer short fermentations, small French barriques, and use technology to extract more flavor. While these styles are quite different, both create wonderfully distinct wines of great character and depth. |
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Barbaresco |
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Ovello |
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| Cantina del Pino | 2003 | 80 | ||
| Cantina del Pino | 2004 | 85 | ||
| Cantina del Pino | Magnum | 2004 | 195 | |
| Produttori del Barbaresco, Riserva | 1970 | 400 | ||
| Produttori del Barbaresco, Riserva | 1997 | 135 | ||
Montestefano |
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| Alfredo Prunotto | Magnum | 1988 | 525 | |
| Alfredo Prunotto, Riserva | 1964 | 430 | ||
| Alfredo Prunotto, Riserva | 1982 | 310 | ||
| Produttori del Barbaresco, Riserva | 1971 | 490 | ||
| Produttori del Barbaresco, Riserva | 1997 | 130 | ||
| Produttori del Barbaresco, Riserva | 2001 | 100 | ||
Pajé |
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| Produttori del Barbaresco, Riserva | 1997 | 140 | ||
| Roagna | 1999 | 150 | ||
| Roagna | 2000 | 135 | ||
Asili |
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| Fratelli Ceretto | 1978 | 415 | ||
| Fratelli Ceretto | Magnum | 1985 | 575 | |
| Fratelli Ceretto | 2000 | 210 | ||
| Fratelli Ceretto | 2005 | 180 | ||
| Produttori del Barbaresco, Riserva | 1982 | 335 | ||
| Produttori del Barbaresco, Riserva | Magnum | 1985 | 615 | |
| Produttori del Barbaresco, Riserva | Magnum | 1990 | 625 | |
| Produttori del Barbaresco, Riserva | 2004 | 105 | ||
Rabaja |
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| Bruno Rocca | 2004 | 180 | ||
| Giuseppe Cortese | 2001 | 115 | ||
| Giuseppe Cortese | 2003 | 95 | ||
| Michele Chiarlo | 1997 | 115 | ||
| Produttori del Barbaresco, Riserva | 1970 | 400 | ||
Martinenga |
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| Marchesi di Grésy | 2004 | 95 | ||
| Marchesi di Grésy 'Camp Gros' | Magnum | 1989 | 850 | |
| Marchesi di Grésy 'Camp Gros' | 2000 | 130 | ||
| Marchesi di Grésy 'Camp Gros' | 2003 | 110 | ||
| Marchesi di Grésy 'Camp Gros' | 2004 | 120 | ||
| Marchesi di Grésy 'Gaiun' | Magnum | 1989 | 850 | |
| Marchesi di Grésy 'Gaiun' | 2000 | 130 | ||
| Marchesi di Grésy 'Gaiun' | 2001 | 145 | ||
| Marchesi di Grésy 'Gaiun' | 2003 | 110 | ||
| Marchesi di Grésy 'Gaiun' | 2004 | 120 | ||
Rio Sordo |
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| Ca' Rome' | 2004 | 140 | ||
| Ca' Rome' | 2005 | 160 | ||
| Cascina Bruciata | 2003 | 75 | ||
| Cascina delle Rose | 2006 | 100 | ||
| Produttori del Barbaresco, Riserva | 2004 | 105 | ||
Other Vineyards |
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| Alfredo Prunotto Bric Turot | 2000 | 130 | ||
| Ca' Rome' Maria di Brun | 1997 | 175 | ||
| Ca' Rome' Maria di Brun | 2005 | 180 | ||
| Fratelli Ceretto Montefico | 1971 | 365 | ||
| Produttori del Barbaresco Moccagatta Riserva | 2000 | 120 | ||
| Produttori del Barbaresco Moccagatta Riserva | 2004 | 105 | ||
| Produttori del Barbaresco Pora Riserva | 2004 | 105 | ||
Multi-Vineyard |
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| Bruno Rocca | 2004 | 85 | ||
| Bruno Rocca | 2005 | 88 | ||
| Bruno Rocca 'Coparossa' | 1999 | 140 | ||
| Bruno Rocca 'Coparossa' | 2003 | 130 | ||
| Bruno Rocca 'Coparossa' | 2006 | 125 | ||
| Ca' Rome' Riserva | 1990 | 235 | ||
| Moccagatta 'Bric Balin' | 2001 | 110 | ||
| Produttori del Barbaresco | Magnum | 1988 | 250 | |
| Produttori del Barbaresco | 2003 | 65 | ||
| Produttori del Barbaresco | 2004 | 60 | ||
| Produttori del Barbaresco 'Centenario' Riserva | Magnum | 1990 | 690 | |
Neive |
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Cotta |
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| Cantine Vietti 'Masseria' | 2001 | 155 | ||
| Cantine Vietti 'Masseria' | 2004 | 185 | ||
| Sottimano | Magnum | 2001 | 200 | |
Serraboella |
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| Fratelli Cigliuti | 1996 | 155 | ||
| Fratelli Cigliuti | 1999 | 135 | ||
| Fratelli Cigliuti | 2004 | 121 | ||
| Paitin di Pasquero Elia 'Sorì Paitin' | 1996 | 125 | ||
| Paitin di Pasquero Elia 'Sorì Paitin' | Magnum | 1996 | 240 | |
| Paitin di Pasquero Elia 'Sorì Paitin' | 1998 | 90 | ||
| Paitin di Pasquero Elia 'Sorì Paitin' Vecchie Vigne | 1999 | 115 | ||
Other Vineyards |
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| Castello di Neive Santo Stefano | 1990 | 245 | ||
| Castello di Neive Santo Stefano Riserva | 1985 | 310 | ||
| Castello di Neive Santo Stefano Riserva | 1999 | 120 | ||
| Castello di Neive Santo Stefano Riserva | 2003 | 100 | ||
| La Spinetta Gallina | 1996 | 120 | ||
Treiso |
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Other Vineyards |
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| Fratelli Ceretto Bernardot | 2001 | 125 | ||
| Giovannini Moresco Podere del Pajoré | 1979 | 315 | ||
| Orlando Abrigo Rocche Meruzzano 'Vigna Rongalio' | 2005 | 100 | ||
| Orlando Abrigo Vigna Montersino | 2000 | 130 | ||
| Pio Cesare Il Bricco | 1999 | 210 | ||
| Pio Cesare Il Bricco | 2000 | 230 | ||
| Pio Cesare Il Bricco | 2004 | 200 | ||
Multi-Vineyard |
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| Mauro Molino | 2001 | 70 | ||
| Mauro Molino | 2004 | 80 | ||
| Pio Cesare | Magnum | 2001 | 230 | |
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Bruno Giacosa is an icon in Piemonte, having solidified himself as one of the truly legendary producers of the area. While most choose to make wines in Barbaresco or Barolo, Giacosa has been releasing great wines from both zones since the 1960's. Though his talents are countless, his ability to recognize a superb fruit source stands tall above the rest, as he did not buy his first vineyard until 1982. He has made wine from many of the great vineyards in Barbaresco, but over the years he purchased parcels in Asili and Rabaja, and still purchases fruit from Santo Stefano, which has histrically been his most impressive Barbaresco. In particularly exceptional vintages, Giacosa releases certain wines as 'Red Label Riservas,' these wines combining richness, complexity, and power with incredible elegance and finesse. |
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Barbaresco |
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| Bruno Giacosa | 2000 | 210 | ||
| Bruno Giacosa Asili | 2001 | 330 | ||
| Bruno Giacosa Asili | 2003 | 315 | ||
| Bruno Giacosa Asili Riserva | 1996 | 990 | ||
| Bruno Giacosa Asili Riserva | 2000 | 740 | ||
| Bruno Giacosa Rabaja Riserva | 2001 | 740 | ||
Neive |
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| Bruno Giacosa Santo Stefano | 1999 | 325 | ||
| Bruno Giacosa Santo Stefano | 2001 | 310 | ||
| Bruno Giacosa Santo Stefano | 2004 | 415 | ||
| Bruno Giacosa Santo Stefano Riserva | 1974 | 1990 | ||
| Bruno Giacosa Santo Stefano Riserva | 1982 | 1980 | ||
| Bruno Giacosa Santo Stefano Riserva | 1989 | 1490 | ||
| Bruno Giacosa Santo Stefano Riserva | 1990 | 1565 | ||
| Bruno Giacosa Santo Stefano Riserva | 1998 | 475 | ||
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Angelo Gaja changed winemaking in Piemonte forever, first in 1967 by becoming one of the first winemakers to release vineyard designated Barbarescos, and again in 1969 when he began experimenting with French barrique aging. At the time his wines were decidedly modern, as they were and still are fermented in stainless steel for a relativelyshort three weeks, then aged in barrique for 12 months before finishing in oak cask for another year. Gaja's Barbaresco combins bright fruit with ageworthy structure. |
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Barbaresco |
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| Angelo Gaja | 1964 | 1240 | ||
| Angelo Gaja | 1971 | 865 | ||
| Angelo Gaja | 1978 | 830 | ||
| Angelo Gaja | 1982 | 790 | ||
| Angelo Gaja | 1985 | 765 | ||
| Angelo Gaja | 1989 | 635 | ||
| Angelo Gaja | 1990 | 615 | ||
| Angelo Gaja | 1993 | 350 | ||
| Angelo Gaja | 1995 | 320 | ||
| Angelo Gaja | 1996 | 425 | ||
| Angelo Gaja | Magnum | 1996 | 925 | |
| Angelo Gaja | 1997 | 440 | ||
| Angelo Gaja | 1998 | 415 | ||
| Angelo Gaja | 1999 | 375 | ||
| Angelo Gaja | 2001 | 450 | ||
| Angelo Gaja | 2004 | 400 | ||
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Gaja makes three single-vineyard wines, each with unique characteristics. Sori San Lorenzo, in the Secondine vineyard, was first released in 1967, and it is known to be the most austere and powerful of the cru wines. 1970 marked the first vintage of Sorì Tildin, Gaja's plot in the Roncagliette cru, which combines great structure and finesse. Costa Russi, contiguous to Sorì Tildin, is the most elegant of the cru wines. Starting in 1996 all his single-vineyard Barbaresco are blended with 5-8% Barbera in order to strenghten the wines overall acidity. Doing this prevents the wines from bearing the 'Barbaresco' designation, as they are required by law to be 100% Nebbiolo. Gaja also makes a Cabernet Sauvignon called Darmagi, which means 'what a shame'. These words were uttered by Angelo's father when he ripped old Nebbiolo vines to plant the Cabernet. |
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| Angelo Gaja, Langhe Cabernet Sauvignon Darmagi | 2000 | 450 | ||
| Angelo Gaja, Barbaresco Costa Russi | 1978 | 980 | ||
| Angelo Gaja, Barbaresco Costa Russi | 1985 | 1085 | ||
| Angelo Gaja, Barbaresco Costa Russi | 1988 | 820 | ||
| Angelo Gaja, Barbaresco Costa Russi | 1993 | 420 | ||
| Angelo Gaja, Barbaresco Costa Russi | Magnum | 1995 | 900 | |
| Angelo Gaja, Langhe Costa Russi | 1999 | 710 | ||
| Angelo Gaja, Langhe Costa Russi | 2000 | 650 | ||
| Angelo Gaja, Langhe Costa Russi | 2001 | 750 | ||
| Angelo Gaja, Langhe Costa Russi | 2004 | 700 | ||
| Angelo Gaja, Barbaresco Sorì San Lorenzo | 1985 | 1145 | ||
| Angelo Gaja, Barbaresco Sorì San Lorenzo | 1988 | 800 | ||
| Angelo Gaja, Barbaresco Sorì San Lorenzo | 1993 | 420 | ||
| Angelo Gaja, Langhe Sorì San Lorenzo | 1999 | 700 | ||
| Angelo Gaja, Langhe Sorì San Lorenzo | 2003 | 650 | ||
| Angelo Gaja, Langhe Sorì San Lorenzo | 2004 | 700 | ||
| Angelo Gaja, Barbaresco Sorì Tildin | 1985 | 1230 | ||
| Angelo Gaja, Barbaresco Sorì Tildin | 1988 | 960 | ||
| Angelo Gaja, Barbaresco Sorì Tildin | 1989 | 1050 | ||
| Angelo Gaja, Barbaresco Sorì Tildin | Magnum | 1989 | 1930 | |
| Angelo Gaja, Barbaresco Sorì Tildin | 1996 | 780 | ||
| Angelo Gaja, Langhe Sorì Tildin | 1999 | 700 | ||
| Angelo Gaja, Langhe Sorì Tildin | 2000 | 650 | ||
| Angelo Gaja, Langhe Sorì Tildin | 2003 | 650 | ||
| Angelo Gaja, Langhe Sorì Tildin | 2004 | 700 | ||
Barolo |
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| Many agree that Italy's most important red wine is named after the small town of Barolo in the Langhe hills. A wine of great tradition with a somewhat troubled past, it is now produced with modern methods that yield a fresher, cleaner, and more balanced wine. Five villages produce distinct styles: Barolo and La Morra are most delicate and perfumed, Monforte and Serralunga are richer and more structured, while the wines of Castiglione Falletto strike a balance between the two. Recently, newer styles have emerged that can be classified as Traditionalist or Modernist, and the list is presented following the same criteria. Despite their significant difference, both styles are nonetheless representative of the region. | ||||
Barolo |
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Cannubi |
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| Damilano | 2001 | 130 | ||
| Damilano | Magnum | 2003 | 320 | |
| Damilano | 2004 | 145 | ||
| Francesco Rinaldi | Magnum | 1996 | 345 | |
| Francesco Rinaldi | 2003 | 115 | ||
| Francesco Rinaldi | Magnum | 2003 | 300 | |
| Luciano Sandrone 'Boschis' | 1996 | 740 | ||
| Luciano Sandrone 'Boschis' | 2001 | 510 | ||
| Luciano Sandrone 'Boschis' | 2003 | 295 | ||
| Michele Chiarlo | 1996 | 150 | ||
| Paolo Scavino | 1989 | 500 | ||
| Poderi Luigi Einaudi | Magnum | 1996 | 420 | |
| Poderi Luigi Einaudi | 2004 | 170 | ||
Other Vineyards |
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| Cabutto Sarmassa 'Riserva del Fondatore' | 2001 | 165 | ||
| Damilano Liste | 2003 | 110 | ||
| E. Pira & Figli Via Nuova | 2004 | 88 | ||
Multi-Vineyard |
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| Azienda Agicola Scarzello | 2000 | 110 | ||
| Azienda Agicola Scarzello | 2001 | 125 | ||
| Damilano | 2001 | 80 | ||
| Fratelli Barale | 1967 | 250 | ||
| Giacomo Borgogno, Riserva | 1952 | 550 | ||
| Giacomo Borgogno, Riserva | 1955 | 520 | ||
| Giacomo Borgogno, Riserva | 1958 | 470 | ||
| Giacomo Borgogno, Riserva | 1961 | 450 | ||
| Giacomo Borgogno, Riserva | 1967 | 430 | ||
| Giacomo Borgogno, Riserva | 1971 | 420 | ||
| Giacomo Borgogno, Riserva | 1974 | 405 | ||
| Giacomo Borgogno, Riserva | 1978 | 395 | ||
| Giacomo Borgogno, Riserva | 1982 | 375 | ||
| Giacomo Borgogno, Riserva | 1985 | 360 | ||
| Giacomo Borgogno, Riserva | 1989 | 330 | ||
| Giacomo Borgogno, Riserva |
1990 |
300 | ||
| Giacomo Borgogno, Riserva | 1998 | 165 | ||
| Giacomo Borgogno, Riserva | 2000 | 150 | ||
| Giovanni Viberti | Magnum | 1988 | 300 | |
| Luciano Sandrone | 1982 | 600 | ||
| Luciano Sandrone 'Le Vigne' | 1998 | 245 | ||
| Luciano Sandrone 'Le Vigne' | 2001 | 200 | ||
| Luciano Sandrone 'Le Vigne' | 2004 | 250 | ||
| Terredavino 'Essenze' | 2005 | 110 | ||
| Bartolo Mascarello was one of the great traditional winemakers of Barolo. The winery was founded in 1920 by Bartolo's father, who began purchasing parcels of important vineyards. The most famous of these was Cannubi, which was bottled on its own multiple times between1944-1968. Bartolo began working at the winery in the 1960's, and since the last vintage of Cannubi every Barolo has been a blend of four vineyards. The wines are co-fermented in cement for around one month, then aged in large, old botti for two and a half years. These wines are the essence of classic Barolo, and while approachable young, they are most expressive and ethereal after twenty to fifty years. | ||||
| Bartolo Mascarello | 1964 | 1185 | ||
| Bartolo Mascarello | 1967 | 975 | ||
| Bartolo Mascarello | 1989 | 780 | ||
| Bartolo Mascarello | 1990 | 940 | ||
| Bartolo Mascarello | 1997 | 255 | ||
| Bartolo Mascarello | Magnum | 1997 | 560 | |
| Bartolo Mascarello | 1998 | 230 | ||
| Bartolo Mascarello | Magnum | 1999 | 450 | |
| Bartolo Mascarello | Magnum | 2000 | 410 | |
| Bartolo Mascarello | 2001 | 200 | ||
| Bartolo Mascarello | 2003 | 160 | ||
La Morra |
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Brunate |
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| Cantine Vietti | 1989 | 430 | ||
| Cantine Vietti | 2003 | 195 | ||
| Fratelli Ceretto | 1975 | 225 | ||
| Fratelli Ceretto | 1982 | 375 | ||
| Fratelli Ceretto | 1999 | 145 | ||
| Fratelli Ceretto | 2004 | 130 | ||
| Marcarini | 1967 | 235 | ||
| Marcarini | 1970 | 370 | ||
| Marcarini | 1974 | 235 | ||
| Marcarini | Magnum | 1989 | 800 | |
| Marcarini | Magnum | 1990 | 620 | |
| Marcarini | 2001 | 135 | ||
| Mario Marengo | 1996 | 175 | ||
| Mario Marengo | 1997 | 190 | ||
| Mario Marengo | 2005 | 100 | ||
| Roberto Voerzio | 1999 | 350 | ||
La Serra |
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| Marcarini | 2001 | 105 | ||
| Roberto Voerzio | 1999 | 350 | ||
| Roberto Voerzio | 2000 | 375 | ||
| Roberto Voerzio | 2001 | 415 | ||
Cerequio |
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| Michele Chiarlo | 1996 | 150 | ||
| Roberto Voerzio | 2000 | 350 | ||
| Roberto Voerzio | 2001 | 445 | ||
Arborina |
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| Elio Altare | 1990 | 565 | ||
| Elio Altare | 2001 | 325 | ||
| Elio Altare | 2003 | 240 | ||
| Elio Altare | 2004 | 280 | ||
| Elio Altare | Magnum | 2004 | 610 | |
| Mauro Veglio | 1996 | 165 | ||
| Mauro Veglio | 2001 | 90 | ||
Rocche dell'Annunziata |
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| Andrea Oberto | 1996 | 215 | ||
| Andrea Oberto | 1998 | 190 | ||
| Andrea Oberto | 2003 | 150 | ||
| Paolo Scavino, Riserva | 1998 | 320 | ||
| Renato Ratti 'Marcenasco' | Magnum | 1985 | 780 | |
| Renato Ratti 'Marcenasco' | 2004 | 175 | ||
| Roberto Voerzio 'Torriglione' | 2000 | 450 | ||
| Roberto Voerzio 'Torriglione' | 2001 | 420 | ||
Other Vineyards |
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| Andrea Oberto Albarella | 1998 | 145 | ||
| Andrea Oberto Albarella | 2003 | 140 | ||
| Cordero di Montezemolo Gattera | 2004 | 135 | ||
| Cordero di Montezemolo Monfalletto | 1982 | 365 | ||
| Cordero di Montezemolo Monfalletto | 2004 | 85 | ||
Multi-Vineyard |
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| Andrea Oberto | 1998 | 125 | ||
| Elio Altare | 1985 | 340 | ||
| Elio Altare | 2004 | 180 | ||
| Fratelli Oddero | 1964 | 435 | ||
| Fratelli Oddero | 1978 | 240 | ||
| Paolo Scavino 'Carobric' | 1998 | 190 | ||
| Renato Ratti 'Abazzia dell' Annunziata' | 1967 | 310 | ||
| Renato Ratti 'Abazzia dell' Annunziata' | 1970 | 240 | ||
| Renato Ratti 'Marcenasco' | 2004 | 95 | ||
| Roagna 'La Rocca e la Pira' | 1999 | 110 | ||
| Roberto Voerzio 'Vecchie Viti dei Capalot e della Brunate' Riserva | Magnum | 2001 | 875 | |
Castiglione Falletto |
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Rocche |
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| Cantine Vietti | 1982 | 585 | ||
| Cantine Vietti | 1998 | 235 | ||
| Cantine Vietti | 2001 | 180 | ||
| Fratelli Ceretto | 1998 | 165 | ||
| Fratelli Ceretto | 2004 | 140 | ||
| Fratelli Ceretto | 2004 | 140 | ||
| Fratello Oddero | 2005 | 95 | ||
Villero |
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| Boroli | 2001 | 135 | ||
| Boroli, Riserva | 1999 | 160 | ||
| Cantine Vietti, Riserva | 1996 | 585 | ||
| Cantine Vietti, Riserva | 1997 | 625 | ||
| Cantine Vietti, Riserva | 2001 | 750 | ||
| Cordero di Montezemolo Villero 'Enrico VI' | 2004 | 135 | ||
| Fratelli Oddero | 2004 | 85 | ||
Other Vineyards |
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| Armando Parusso Mariondino | 2001 | 150 | ||
| Armando Parusso Mariondino Riserva | 2000 | 200 | ||
| Cavallotto Bricco Boschis 'Vigna San Giuseppe' Riserva | 1989 | 325 | ||
| Cavallotto Bricco Boschis 'Vigna San Giuseppe' Riserva | 3 Liter | 1998 | 560 | |
| Cavallotto Bricco Boschis 'Vigna San Giuseppe' Riserva | 2001 | 160 | ||
| Conterno Fantino Parussi | 2000 | 120 | ||
| Conterno Fantino Parussi | 2001 | 145 | ||
| Paolo Scavino Bric del Fiasc | 1998 | 250 | ||
| Paolo Scavino Bric del Fiasc | 1999 | 190 | ||
| Since 1970, Giuseppe Mascarello's Barolo Monprivato has been one of the most prized wines in the Langhe. Monprivato is considered by many to be the best vineyards in Castiglione, and along with Giacomo Conterno's Cascina Francia and Bruno Giacosa's Falletto, one of the few monopole vineyards in Barolo. The wine is absolutely traditional, and offers a consistent balance of beautiful aromatics and elegance withoustructure and power. In 1993, a small subplot of the vineyard planted to the Michet clone of Nebbiolo was vinified seperately as a Riserva and namedt sacrificing Ca' d'Morissio. Released only in vintages where it is distinctive from Monprivato, it has become one of the elite wines of Barolo. | ||||
| Giuseppe Mascarello | 1964 | 875 | ||
| Giuseppe Mascarello Monprivato | 1985 | 985 | ||
| Giuseppe Mascarello Monprivato | 1995 | 340 | ||
| Giuseppe Mascarello Monprivato | 1996 | 475 | ||
| Giuseppe Mascarello Monprivato | 1997 | 400 | ||
| Giuseppe Mascarello Monprivato | 1999 | 195 | ||
| Giuseppe Mascarello Monprivato | 2000 | 265 | ||
| Giuseppe Mascarello Monprivato | 2001 | 315 | ||
| Giuseppe Mascarello Monprivato | 2003 | 185 | ||
| Giuseppe Mascarello Monprivato 'Ca' d'Morissio' | 1996 | 865 | ||
| Giuseppe Mascarello Monprivato 'Ca' d'Morissio' | 1997 | 690 | ||
| Giuseppe Mascarello Monprivato 'Ca' d'Morissio' | 2001 | 750 | ||
| Giuseppe Mascarello Santo Stefano di Perno | 1999 | 165 | ||
Monforte d'Alba |
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Ginestra |
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| Conterno Fantino 'Vigna del Gris' | 1998 | 155 | ||
| Domenico Clerico 'Ciabot Mentin' | 1989 | 500 | ||
| Domenico Clerico 'Ciabot Mentin' | 1990 | 470 | ||
| Elio Grasso 'Casa Maté' | 2004 | 145 | ||
| Rocche dei Manzoni 'Vigna d'la Roul' | Magnum | 2001 | 490 | |
Mosconi |
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| Domenico Clerico 'Percristina' | 1999 | 350 | ||
| Domenico Clerico 'Percristina' | 2000 | 520 | ||
| Rocche dei Manzoni 'Big 'd Big' | 2001 | 145 | ||
Other Vineyards |
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| Alessandro e Gian Natale Fantino Vigna dei Dardi | 2000 | 100 | ||
| Armando Parusso Rocche Riserva | 1999 | 450 | ||
| Elio Grasso Gavarini 'Vigna Chiniera' | 2004 | 145 | ||
| Fratelli Oddero 'Bussia Soprana' Vigna Mondoca | 2004 | 110 | ||
| Pecchenino Le Coste | 2004 | 160 | ||
| Ricardo Fenocchio Pianpolvere Soprano | 1991 | 130 | ||
Multi-Vineyard |
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| Alfredo Prunotto 'Bussia' | Magnum | 1988 | 380 | |
| Alfredo Prunotto 'Bussia' | 1989 | 345 | ||
| Alfredo Prunotto 'Bussia' | 1996 | 160 | ||
| Alfredo Prunotto 'Bussia' | 2003 | 150 | ||
| Armando Parusso | 2004 | 88 | ||
| Armando Parusso 'Bussia' | 1990 | 290 | ||
| Armando Parusso 'Bussia' | 2001 | 185 | ||
| Armando Parusso 'Bussia' | 2004 | 150 | ||
| Costa di Bussia, Riserva | 1999 | 92 | ||
| Poderi Colla 'Bussia' Dardi-Le Rose | 1996 | 125 | ||
| Poderi Colla 'Bussia' Dardi-Le Rose | 2001 | 100 | ||
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Aldo Conterno is the son of the great Giacomo Conterno, and the brother of Giovanni. He worked with his father and brother for years, but decided to create a winery of his own in 1969. He purchased a farm in the Monforte zone of Barolo, and has been making wine with his sons in this area ever since. Monforte is known for the famous Bussia zone, an area of vineyards known to make structured and age-worthy Barolos that manage to offer an elegance and approachability not commonly found in these great wines. The entry-level Barolo is a blend of younger vines. Cicala, Colonello, and Romirasco are all separate sngle vineyards. 'Granbussia' is a Riserva made in only the very best vintages. The wines are made in a traditional style, except for the use of rotofermenters, which help to extract more color and flavor from the grapes. |
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| Aldo Conterno | 2004 | 210 | ||
| Aldo Conterno | 2005 | 195 | ||
| Aldo Conterno Cicala | 1998 | 195 | ||
| Aldo Conterno Cicala | 1999 | 210 | ||
| Aldo Conterno Cicala | 2000 | 180 | ||
| Aldo Conterno Cicala | 2001 | 250 | ||
| Aldo Conterno Colonnello | 1982 | 725 | ||
| Aldo Conterno Colonnello | 1985 | 760 | ||
| Aldo Conterno Colonnello | 1989 | 775 | ||
| Aldo Conterno Colonnello | 1990 | 665 | ||
| Aldo Conterno Colonnello | 1998 | 270 | ||
| Aldo Conterno Colonnello | 1999 | 195 | ||
| Aldo Conterno Colonnello | 2000 | 170 | ||
| Aldo Conterno Colonnello | 2001 | 180 | ||
| Aldo Conterno Colonnello | 2004 | 320 | ||
| Aldo Conterno 'Granbussia' Riserva | 1985 | 995 | ||
| Aldo Conterno 'Granbussia' Riserva | 1988 | 840 | ||
| Aldo Conterno 'Granbussia' Riserva | 1996 | 380 | ||
| Aldo Conterno 'Granbussia' Riserva | 1999 | 425 | ||
| Aldo Conterno 'Granbussia' Riserva | Magnum | 1999 | 1150 | |
| Aldo Conterno 'Granbussia' Riserva | 2000 | 450 | ||
| Aldo Conterno 'Granbussia' Riserva | 2001 | 475 | ||
| Aldo Conterno, Riserva 'Speciale' | 1964 | 900 | ||
| Aldo Conterno Romirasco | 2004 | 240 | ||
Serralunga d'Alba |
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Cerretta |
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| Ca' Rome' | 1996 | 100 | ||
| Ettore Germano | 2004 | 120 | ||
Lazzarito |
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| Cantine Vietti | 1999 | 235 | ||
| Cantine Vietti | 2000 | 150 | ||
| Cantine Vietti | 2003 | 185 | ||
| Cantine Vietti | 2004 | 225 | ||
| Tenimenti Fontanafredda | 2001 | 205 | ||
Other Vineyards |
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| Azelia San Rocco | 1999 | 170 | ||
| Batasiolo Boscareto | 2000 | 145 | ||
| Ca' Rome' Rapet | 1996 | 125 | ||
| Cappellano Gabutti 'Pié Rupestris' | Magnum | 1997 | 360 | |
| Cappellano Gabutti 'Pié Rupestris' | 2003 | 175 | ||
| Cascina Cucco Cerrati | 2001 | 95 | ||
| Enzo Boglietti Arione | 2004 | 165 | ||
| Ettore Germano Prapò | 2001 | 100 | ||
| Ettore Germano Prapò | Magnum | 2001 | 220 | |
| Ettore Germano Prapò | 2004 | 115 | ||
| Ferdinando Principiano Boscareto | 2001 | 115 | ||
| Fratelli Ceretto Gabutti 'Grignorè' | Magnum | 1990 | 690 | |
| Massolino Parafada | 2001 | 145 | ||
| Massolino Vigna Rionda Riserva | 1998 | 200 | ||
| Massolino Vigna Rionda Riserva | 2001 | 185 | ||
| Palladino San Bernardo Riserva | 3 Liter | 1974 | 1100 | |
| Palladino San Bernardo Riserva | Magnum | 1990 | 550 | |
| Palladino San Bernardo Riserva | 1999 | 165 | ||
| Palladino San Bernardo Riserva | 3 Liter | 1999 | 875 | |
| Palladino San Bernardo Riserva | 2001 | 125 | ||
| Pio Cesare Ornato | 2001 | 275 | ||
| Pio Cesare Ornato | 2004 | 200 | ||
| Schiavenza | 2001 | 95 | ||
| Schiavenza Broglio | 2001 | 100 | ||
| Schiavenza Prapò | 2001 | 105 | ||
| Tenimenti Fontanafredda Vigna Gattinera | 1989 | 225 | ||
| Tenimenti Fontanafredda Vigna Gattinera | 1990 | 315 | ||
| Tenimenti Fontanafredda Vigna La Rosa | 1990 | 240 | ||
| Tenimenti Fontanafredda Vigna La Rosa | 2001 | 205 | ||
| Tenimenti Fontanafredda Vigna San Pietro Riserva | 1978 | 275 | ||
Multi-Vineyard |
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| Cappellano | 1955 | 490 | ||
| Palladino | 2003 | 100 | ||
| Palladino | 2004 | 85 | ||
| Palladino | 2005 | 90 | ||
| Bruno Giacosa's Barolos are some of the most amazing traditionally-made wines anywhere in the world. His ability to craft legendary wines from a plethora of vineyards dispersed across the communes of Barolo sets him apart from much of the competition. Since the mid-1990's, Giacosa has made Barolo only from his own Falletto vineyard in Serralunga d'Alba, with the exception of the Croera vineyard in La Morra which was introduced only in 2004. The wines Giacosa made from Collina Rionda in the 1970's and 1980's are some of his most highly renowned. | ||||
Castiglione Falletto |
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| Bruno Giacosa Villero | 1995 | 235 | ||
| Bruno Giacosa Villero | 1996 | 315 | ||
La Morra |
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| Bruno Giacosa Croera | 2004 | 570 | ||
Serralunga d'Alba |
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| Bruno Giacosa Collina Rionda Riserva | 1978 | 3485 | ||
| Bruno Giacosa Collina Rionda Riserva | 1982 | 2235 | ||
| Bruno Giacosa 'Falletto' | 1999 | 195 | ||
| Bruno Giacosa 'Falletto' | 2000 | 280 | ||
| Bruno Giacosa 'Falletto' | 2001 | 290 | ||
| Bruno Giacosa Falletto | 1996 | 475 | ||
| Bruno Giacosa Falletto | Magnum | 1997 | 945 | |
| Bruno Giacosa Falletto | 1998 | 295 | ||
| Bruno Giacosa Falletto | 2003 | 225 | ||
| Bruno Giacosa Falletto Riserva | 1990 | 1490 | ||
| Bruno Giacosa Falletto Riserva | 1996 | 1125 | ||
| Bruno Giacosa Falletto Riserva | Magnum | 1996 | 2220 | |
| Bruno Giacosa Le Rocche del Falletto | Magnum | 1999 | 970 | |
| Bruno Giacosa Le Rocche del Falletto | Magnum | 2003 | 850 | |
| Bruno Giacosa Le Rocche del Falletto Riserva | 2000 | 655 | ||
| Bruno Giacosa Le Rocche del Falletto Riserva | 2001 | 740 | ||
| Bruno Giacosa Le Rocche del Falletto Riserva |
Magnum |
2001 | 1490 | |
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The wines of Giacomo Conterno are some of the most traditional and long-lived in Piemonte. Roberto Conterno, Giacomo’s grandson, currently makes the wine but, stylistically, little has changed over the generations. Cascina Francia is the name of the 34.6 acre vineyard in Serralunga d’Alba, from which only two Barolos are produced: Cascina Francia, and Monfortino. The latter is a blend of the vineyard’s best subplots, and is only released in outstanding vintages. Both are aged in large, old Slavonian oak casks, Cascina Francia for four years, and Monfortino for a minimum of seven. The wines can be tannic and austere when young, but given at least ten years, they consistently develop into profoundly complex, glorious examples of the brilliance Nebbiolo can achieve. |
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Serralunga d'Alba |
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| Giacomo Conterno, Riserva 'Vini Pregiati' | 1952 | 1150 | ||
| Giacomo Conterno, Riserva 'Vini Pregiati' | 1958 | 1330 | ||
| Giacomo Conterno | 1958 | 885 | ||
| Giacomo Conterno | 1961 | 825 | ||
| Giacomo Conterno | 1964 | 940 | ||
| Giacomo Conterno | 1967 | 625 | ||
| Giacomo Conterno Cascina Francia | 1990 | 825 | ||
| Giacomo Conterno Cascina Francia | Magnum | 1990 | 1625 | |
| Giacomo Conterno Cascina Francia | 1995 | 300 | ||
| Giacomo Conterno Cascina Francia | 1996 | 415 | ||
| Giacomo Conterno Cascina Francia | 1997 | 335 | ||
| Giacomo Conterno Cascina Francia | 1998 | 365 | ||
| Giacomo Conterno Cascina Francia | 1999 | 280 | ||
| Giacomo Conterno Cascina Francia | 2000 | 220 | ||
| Giacomo Conterno Cascina Francia | 2001 | 440 | ||
| Giacomo Conterno Cascina Francia | Magnum | 2001 | 890 | |
| Giacomo Conterno Cascina Francia | 2003 | 250 | ||
| Giacomo Conterno Cascina Francia | 2004 | 270 | ||
| Giacomo Conterno, Riserva 'Monfortino' | 1945 | 2500 | ||
| Giacomo Conterno, Riserva 'Monfortino' | 1958 | 2450 | ||
| Giacomo Conterno, Riserva 'Monfortino' | 1974 | 1425 | ||
| Giacomo Conterno Cascina Francia Riserva 'Monfortino' | 1985 | 1740 | ||
| Giacomo Conterno Cascina Francia Riserva 'Monfortino' | Magnum | 1990 | 4125 | |
| Giacomo Conterno Cascina Francia Riserva 'Monfortino' | 1995 | 740 | ||
| Giacomo Conterno Cascina Francia Riserva 'Monfortino' | 1996 | 1125 | ||
| Giacomo Conterno Cascina Francia Riserva 'Monfortino' | 1997 | 800 | ||
| Giacomo Conterno Cascina Francia Riserva 'Monfortino' | 1999 | 985 | ||
| Giacomo Conterno Cascina Francia Riserva 'Monfortino' | 2000 | 740 | ||
| Giacomo Conterno Cascina Francia Riserva 'Monfortino' | 2001 | 750 | ||
| Giacomo Conterno Cascina Francia Riserva 'Monfortino' | Magnum | 2001 | 2500 | |
Angelo Gaja |
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| First released in 1988, Sperss is a single-vineyard Barolo from Serralunga. Sperss means 'nostalgia' in Piemontese dialect, referring to the Barolos Angelo's father made in the 1950's. 'Conteisa' is another singlr-vineyard Barolo coming from the famed Cerequio cru in La Morra. The wine was first bottled in 1996, which was also the year Gaja stopped labelling his cru wines as Barolo and Barbaresco. 'Conteisa' means quarrell, referencing the historic dispute between the communes of Barolo and La Morra over the Cerequio land. | ||||
La Morra |
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| Angelo Gaja, Barolo Dagromis | 2003 | 205 | ||
| Angelo Gaja, Barolo Dagromis | 2004 | 205 | ||
| Angelo Gaja, Langhe Cerequio 'Conteisa' | 1996 | 400 | ||
| Angelo Gaja, Langhe Cerequio 'Conteisa' | 2000 | 360 | ||
| Angelo Gaja, Langhe Cerequio 'Conteisa' | 2001 | 430 | ||
Serralunga d'Alba |
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| Angelo Gaja, Barolo Sperss | 1989 | 800 | ||
| Angelo Gaja, Barolo Sperss | 1990 | 835 | ||
| Angelo Gaja, Barolo Sperss | 1994 | 350 | ||
| Angelo Gaja, Langhe Sperss | Magnum | 1996 | 1125 | |
| Angelo Gaja, Langhe Sperss | 1999 | 440 | ||
| Angelo Gaja, Langhe Sperss | 2000 | 415 | ||
Novello |
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| Elvio Cogno Ravera | 2001 | 150 | ||
Verduno |
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| Burlotto Monvigliero | 1989 | 315 | ||
| Burlotto Monvigliero | 1990 | 275 | ||
| Burlotto Monvigliero | 2001 | 165 | ||
| Fratelli Alessandria Monvigliero | 2003 | 95 | ||
Nebbiolo d'Alba |
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| This appellation allows producers to use Nebbiolo from a diversity of areas. Styles vary greatly, but one can usually expect lighter and fresher expressions of Nebbiolo than Barolo and Barbaresco. | ||||
| Cascina Val del Prete Vigna di Lino | 2004 | 75 | ||
| Luciano Sandrone 'Valmaggiore' | 1998 | 90 | ||
| Matteo Correggia 'La Val dei Preti' | 2005 | 60 | ||
Roero |
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| Just across the Tanaro River from Barolo and Barbaresco is a zone called Roero. Also 100% Nebbiolo, Roero differs from the two more famous appellations because of soil. South of the river the soil is dominated by clay ad limestone, but in Roero, it is mostly sand. As a result, the wines are usually more aromatic and elegant, possessing softer tannins than Barolo and Barbaresco. | ||||
| Cascina Ca' Rossa Mompissano Riserva | 2006 | 75 | ||
| Malvira' Trinità | 2000 | 80 | ||
| Monchiero Carbone Printi Riserva | 2005 | 85 | ||
Boca, Carema, Ghemme, Lessona, Spanna |
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| These villages are all located north of the Langhe, where the soil is generally more granitic and the elevations much higher. Every wine listed is Nebbiolo-based, with some being made entirely from this noble varietal. These wines are generally less plush than Barolo and Barbaresco, with more perceived acidity, but all the classic Nebbiolo flavors. | ||||
| Antonio Vallana, Spanna Traversagna | 1958 | 475 | ||
| Cantine del Castello Conti, Boca | 1985 | 95 | ||
| Cantine del Castello Conti, Boca | 1996 | 75 | ||
| Cantine del Castello Conti, Boca | 2003 | 62 | ||
| Luigi Ferrando, Carema | 2004 | 70 | ||
| Luigi Ferrando, Carema 'Etichetta Nera' | 2000 | 130 | ||
| Luigi Ferrando, Carema 'Etichetta Nera' | 2001 | 145 | ||
| Luigi Ferrando, Carema 'Etichetta Nera' | 2003 | 125 | ||
| Sella, Lessona 'Omaggio a Quintino Sella' | 2003 | 110 | ||
| Torraccia del Piantavigna, Ghemme | 2004 | 75 | ||
Gattinara |
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| Maybe the most well-known of the alpine growing regions for Nebbiolo, Gattinara is a benchmark expression of what is possible in the North. | ||||
| Antoniolo San Francesco | 1999 | 105 | ||
| Giancarlo Travaglini | 3 Liter | 2001 | 300 | |
| Giancarlo Travaglini, Riserva | 1985 | 275 | ||
| Giancarlo Travaglini, Riserva | 2001 | 100 | ||
| Giancarlo Travaglini 'Tre Vigne' | 1997 | 115 | ||
| Giancarlo Travaglini 'Tre Vigne' | 2001 | 80 | ||
Dolcetto |
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| One of Italy's most charming native varietals, Dolcetto is the wine drunk daily in Piemonte, and is virtually exclusive to this region. The majority of Dolcettos are produced in the zone of Alba, but because of its popularity it is planted in seven districts, with the best results found in Alba and Dogliani. Dolcetto d'Alba is generally more delicate and perfumed than the intense and concentrated version from Dogliani. While the use of oak has been attempted over the years, the best Dolcettos are the pure, oak-free styles with their vibrant fruit. With a few exceptions, Dolcetto is best drunk fresh, within just a few years from its release. | ||||
| Aldo Conterno 'Masante' Langhe | 2007 | 55 | ||
Dolcetto d'Alba |
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| Bartolo Mascarello Monrobiolo & Rue | 2005 | 45 | ||
| Cascina Fontana | 2004 | 40 | ||
Dolcetto di Dogliani |
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| Pecchenino San Luigi | 2004 | 38 | ||
| Pecchenino Siri d'Jermu | 2005 | 60 | ||
| Pecchenino Siri d'Jermu | 2007 | 50 | ||
Barbera d'Alba |
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| This quintessential Italian varietal, grown in many of the Northern regions, find its best home in the Langhe area. It produces deeply colored red wines showcasing dark fruit flavors, particularly cherries, raspberries, and blackberries. While it has very delicate tannins, its relatively high acidity makes it very adept to the utilization of oak, which is occassionally overused. In Alba, Barbera is often planted in better locations, sometimes in sites that could be designated for Nebbiolo, while the landscape in the Asti area is much more open. As in Barolo and Barbaresco, styles can vary greatly, as many producers in both areas are moving toward the use of oak for a more polished and modern style. | ||||
| Angelo Gaja Sori' Vagnona | 1970 | 250 | ||
| Cantine Vietti Scarrone | 1996 | 80 | ||
| Cantine Vietti Scarrone 'Vigna Vecchia' | 2001 | 175 | ||
| Cantine Vietti Scarrone 'Vigna Vecchia' | 2004 | 150 | ||
| Cascina Fontana | Magnum | 2002 | 150 | |
| Giacomo Conterno Cascina Francia | 2007 | 90 | ||
| Giuseppe Mascarello Scudetto | 2004 | 58 | ||
| Roberto Voerzio Pozzo dell'Annunziata Riserva | Magnum | 2003 | 735 | |
| Roberto Voerzio Pozzo dell'Annunziata Riserva | Magnum | 2004 | 670 | |
Barbera d'Asti |
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| Alfredo Prunotto Costamiole | 1998 | 90 | ||
| Cantine Vietti La Crena | 1996 | 60 | ||
| Cascina Sant'Agata 'Cavalé' | 1999 | 65 | ||
| Fratelli Coppo 'Pomorosso' | 2005 | 160 | ||
| Giacomo Bologna 'Ai Suma' | 1996 | 110 | ||
| Giacomo Bologna Bricco dell'Uccellone | 1986 | 175 | ||
| Giacomo Bologna Bricco dell'Uccellone | 1989 | 275 | ||
| Giacomo Bologna Bricco dell'Uccellone | 2003 | 120 | ||
| Giacomo Bologna Bricco dell'Uccellone | 2004 | 125 | ||
| Hastae 'Quorum' | 1998 | 150 | ||
| Marchesi Incisa della Rochetta 'Sant'Emiliano' | 2004 | 58 | ||
Other red wines from Piemonte |
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| Bernardino Gastaldi 'Rosso' | 1993 | 95 | ||
| Cascina Sant'Agata, Ruché 'Na' Vota' Monferrato | 3 Liter | 2000 | 160 | |
| Domenico Clerico 'Arte' Langhe | 2004 | 90 | ||
| Elio Altare, Barbera Larigi Langhe | 2003 | 160 | ||
| Elio Altare, Barbera Larigi Langhe | 2004 | 150 | ||
| Elio Altare, Nebbiolo Arborina | 1990 | 435 | ||
| Giancarlo Travaglini, Nebbiolo 'Il Sogno' | 2004 | 210 | ||
| Marchesi di Gresy 'Virtus' Langhe | 1996 | 60 | ||
| Mauro Molino 'Insieme' Langhe | 1999 | 105 | ||
| Michele Chiarlo 'Countacc' Monferrato | 2001 | 80 | ||