Piedmont Wine

A softer (but no less complex) expression of Nebbiolo, this tasty wine offers aromas and flavors of red cherry and cranberry with hints of fresh rose petals and tea leaves. Structured tannins and excellent acidity provide grip... Read More

This lively field blend of grapes native to Alto-Piemonte is organically farmed and remarkable for its freshness, bright red fruit, smoky minerality, and subtle earthiness. Very versatile with a wide variety of foods—great... Read More

This low-intervention Vino Rosso is a beautiful, light ruby red wine with a medium body and typical Grignolino aromas: a hint of smokiness and tart cherry on the nose, with fresh acidity and bright red fruit flavors. A perfect... Read More

A pioneer in organic farming in Cannubi, as well as the first female winemaker in the Langhe (others have since followed in her footsteps), Chiara Boschis continues to make some of Piedmont’s finest Nebbiolo. Aromatic, complex,... Read More

This softly sweet, gently effervescent frizzante blend of Moscato and Brachetto has both fresh and lively white fruit and vibrant, ripe strawberry, raspberry, cherry and watermelon flavors. Refreshing with brunch or a warm summer... Read More

Working organically and on their way to certification, Cogno produces exceptional wines with one foot in tradition and another in modern winemaking. The result is a bold, robust wine, with plenty of Nebbiolo’s characteristic... Read More

Elvio Cogno’s ‘Mandorlo’ is a fuller-bodied, more muscular expression of Dolcetto, packed with fruit—wild red berries, especially—and hints of almond on a very long finish. This is a great daily drinker,... Read More

Best known as a producer of top-notch Barolo, Cogno also makes one heck of Moscato d’Asti! Lusciously sweet with lively, refreshing acidity and a cool, mineral core, this classic Italian sparkling wine will please anyone... Read More

Bright and fresh, with great depth and balance, this charming liter of Barbera is bursting with notes of fresh-cut violet, tart red cherries, hints of bramble, and spicy minerality that lingers on the finish. Extremely versatile... Read More

This lively red blend is the entry-point for Ferrando’s reds—and it might just be the ultimate wine for pizza night! Fresh, vibrant acidity lifts notes of wild strawberry, raspberry, and earth with fine tannins. Remarkable... Read More

Grown by Luigi Ferrando—the ‘king’ of Carema—in the shadow of Mont Blanc, this might be Alto-Piemonte’s finest traditional expression of nebbiolo: floral aromas lead to a lively, bright palate with... Read More

Bursting with complex, earthy aromas and flavors of tar, rose petals, tart red berries, garden herbs, and hints of smoke, this medium-bodied, elegant Northern Italian red is a revelation! Why haven’t you been drinking more... Read More

An attractive nose of rose, violet, perfumed red berry, and brooding minerality leads to a well-structured palate full of red cherry, raspberry, grilled herbs, white pepper, anise and a balsamic note alongside firm, fine-grained... Read More

Rinaldi’s single parcel offering from Brunate is an excellent example of traditional Barolo—matured in large, neutral oak botti, firmly structured, and meant to be aged! Bright acidity, red fruit, tarry, brooding minerality,... Read More

Rinaldi’s single parcel offering from Brunate is an excellent example of traditional Barolo—matured in large, neutral oak botti, firmly structured, and meant to be aged! Bright acidity, red fruit, tarry, brooding minerality,... Read More

An ideal candidate to start—or add to—your cellar, Rinaldi’s single-parcel ‘Cannubi’ is everything you expect from classic Barolo. Intense and extremely grippy in its youth, with characteristic acidity,... Read More

This new addition to the esteemed Barolo offerings of Francesco Rinaldi offers complex aromas and flavors of ripe fruit, spice, tar, and black licorice, lifted by vibrant acidity and supported by firm tannins that indicate great... Read More

Rinaldi’s expression of Grignolino refutes those who avoid the ‘difficult-to-work-with’ variety. Easy and delicious, it marries delicate flavors and aromas of blossom, rose petal, perfume, raspberry, cherry,... Read More

This entry-level Nebbiolo from one of Barolo’s greatest producers is anything but entry-level! Made from younger vines in both Barolo and Barbaresco, this is classic Langhe Nebbiolo: well-structured and age worthy, but still... Read More

Named from a village in Piedmont, not far from the source of some of the world’s most esteemed red wine appellations, this crisp, vibrant white offers lovely citrusy flavors of lemon zest and subtle hints of ocean spray.... Read More

Bruno Giacometto claims he’s never married because Erbaluce—this white grape variety—is the true love of his life. Based on tasting his wines, we can’t disagree with his logic! This naturally-vinified white... Read More

Juicy, vibrant berry fruit flavors are layered with high-toned florals, earthy hints of forest floor, and abundant spice on the surprisingly long finish. Light in body but full of complexity, this is a glorious red for spring... Read More

An intensely floral and ripe, cherry-laden nose with hints of white pepper and cardamom leads to a warm, well-balanced palate with ripe red fruits and well-integrated tannins. The finish is long and quite floral—a great... Read More

Coming from the famed Barolo comune of Serralunga, this remarkable wine offers structure & complexity akin to much more expensive Barolo along with the ability to be open & enjoyed young, if desired. Vibrant acidity, pleasant... Read More

Medium-bodied and fresh in style without being too high in acid, this is a great way to get acquainted with the wines of a great traditional producer in Piedmont without shelling out for the price of a Barolo. Dark-fruited with... Read More

On the verge of extinction in the 1980s, this ancient grape variety was rescued by a handful of thoughtful producers interested in preserving its history & showcasing its potential for fine winemaking. Nicely textured, it offers... Read More

This non-vintage wine is grown in the high altitude, cool climate of Alto-Piemonte and uses a unique blend of local grape varieties. Vibrant acidity and aromas & flavors of fresh, juicy red berries, subtle earth, fresh herbs,... Read More

The Morando brothers’ Moscato is perhaps the finest we’ve tasted: satisfyingly rich with refreshing acidity that lifts it up and prevents the sweetness from being cloying, it layers hints of sage, mint, litchi, and... Read More

Organically farmed in the beautiful Gavi hills, this wine offers the variety’s characteristic freshness and citrusy acidity with a bit more texture and character than many of its counterparts—quite versatile with a... Read More

This exciting newer winery is the result of a partnership between two friends Lara Rocchetti & Luisa Sala, who met in university. From organically-farmed vineyards, the Langhe Nebbiolo offers wonderfully fresh acidity with notes... Read More

This traditional Nebbiolo sees a surprisingly long élevage considering its price point—in other words, it’s an absolute steal for fans of Barolo & Barbaresco who want something to drink now! Notes of rose petals,... Read More

Clerico has quickly become one of our favorite Alto-Piemonte estates. 100% estate fruit, in this case coming from ‘Vigneto del Putin.’ Tangy red cranberry fruit, undertones of orange rind, and elegant minerality make... Read More

In the ‘60s and ‘70s, Monsecco’s Gattinara was legendary, a match for even the finest Barolo, but sadly the estate disappeared. Resurrected by Giorgio Zanetta, this structured single vineyard Gattinara offers... Read More

Famed Barolo producer Roberto Conterno purchased the historic Nervi estate in 2018 and has brought his magic touch to Alto-Piemonte, where his wines are slightly more delicate & elegant than the big, super age-worthy Barolo. Vibrant... Read More

Nervi is the oldest winery in Gattinara still producing wine, and with Roberto Conterno taking the helm in 2018, improvements the cellar have made the already excellent wines significantly more special! This is a refreshing but... Read More

Farmed organically and biodynamically, hand-harvested, and aged for a year in Slavonian oak botte, this is a serious wine from a serious producer at a great price point. Lively acidity lifts a palate of vibrant red fruit, subtle... Read More

Carema is a sub-region valued for perfumed, elegant wines that still possess the ability to age for decades. The wines are more feminine in style than their cousins in Barolo or Barbaresco, but no less complex. Red fruit, pleasant... Read More

Produttori di Carema's Riserva bottling offers slightly more structure and body than its Classico cousin, but with the same classic characteristics of Piedmont: floral aromas, subtle earth, with a bright palate full of elegant... Read More

Produttori di Carema’s ‘Riserva’ bottling offers slightly more structure and body than its ‘Classico’ cousin, but with the same classic characteristics of Piedmont: floral aromas, subtle earth, with... Read More

This wonderfully aromatic Nebbiolo-based red blend comes from Lessona, in Italy’s Alto-Piemonte. Fragrant and quite perfumed, it offers aromas and flavors of red cherry, raspberry, savory spices, hints of rose petals, and... Read More

An absolutely stunning Barbaresco! With all the grapes coming from Montestefano, this wine oozes class and structure. Typical of Barbaresco this wine is incredibly approachable on the fruit, but it has an amazing potential to... Read More

Working with very old vines in the estate’s Pira vineyard (located in Barolo), Luca Roagna crafts miniscule quantities of this gorgeous wine. Long fermentation and 5 years in old oak adds structure & complexity to the bright... Read More

Roagna’s prestigious Barolo and Barbaresco benefit from a few years in the cellar, so while you’re waiting why not pop this delicious Dolcetto? Lighter in body but still very complex, with dark blue and black fruits... Read More

The mountainous Alto-Piemonte appellation of Ghemme isn’t as well-known as Barolo or Barbaresco, but its Nebbiolo-based reds are worth seeking out. Herbaceous aromas lead to a bright, tart palate full of candied red fruit... Read More

Produced in very small quantities from a white variety indigenous to Piedmont, this wine offers aromas and flavors of wildflowers, white fruits, mint, green apple, and alpine herbs, all supported by excellent texture but no influence... Read More

This appellation-defying vin de soif is made by co-fermenting the grapes in stainless steel and racking off the skins before fermentation has finished. The result is a bright and crunchy pop & pour that’s especially delicious... Read More

Bright, fresh, & approachable, this classically-styled Barbera from a top-notch Barolo producer is the perfect crowd-pleasing, food friendly red to enjoy while your Nebbiolo ages in the cellar! Vibrant acidity lifts flavors of... Read More

A classic example of traditional Barolo from a family estate dating back to 1852! This wine is powerful and structured in its youth, with firm tannins supporting a core of red fruit along with anise and floral aromas; with time,... Read More

The Ghisolfis are based in Bussia, possibly Barolo’s ultimate vineyard area, where they make this superb Barolo that straddles the line between traditional and modern. Aromas & flavors of red fruit, plum, violet, tobacco,... Read More

The Ghisolfis have produced wines from Bussia, in the heart of Barolo, for four generations, and their “entry-level” Langhe Nebbiolo bottling is the perfect antidote the high price of Barolo proper: lifted acidity,... Read More

A darker, spicier expression of Barbera, this delicious wine layers complex notes of dried rose petals, dark red cherry, blackberry, and black pepper with lifting, food-friendly acidity and a well-structured, silky finish. An... Read More

A darker, spicier expression of Barbera, this delicious wine layers complex notes of dried rose petals, dark red cherry, blackberry, and black pepper with lifting, food-friendly acidity and a well-structured, silky finish. An... Read More

This library-release from Vallana dates all the way back to the 2013 vintage! Made from 90% Nebbiolo, it offers characteristically bright acidity, aromas and flavors of red fruit, wildflowers, & anise, along with surprisingly... Read More

Offering excellent value for a food-friendly, classically-styled Barbera, this wine is bright, juicy and red-fruited, with vibrant acidity, restrained tannins, and zero oak influence. Cheerful, very crowd pleasing, and a great... Read More