Piedmont Wine between $25 and $50

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

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

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

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

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

This beautiful white wine comes from Roero, which is a small area within the famous Piedmont region of Italy. This refreshing white delivers notes of ripe pear, apricot, white flowers and hints of hazelnut. Very refreshing!... 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

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 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

The only single-vineyard Barbaresco on the market from the ‘Cavanna’ cru, this wine beautifully showcases the family’s elegant, hands-off style of traditional winemaking. Complex aromas of roses, violets, anise,... 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

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

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... 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

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

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

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

Translating to ‘little kiss,’ Basadone is a wine made from Castello di Verduno’s plantings of Pelaverga Piccolo, a rarely-seen Piemontese variety historically considered an aphrodisiac. Slightly more delicate... Read More