Nebbiolo

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

Made fewer than half a dozen times, only in certain vintages, & from 100-year-old vines of a rare, lighter-skinned clone of Nebbiolo called ‘Nebbiolo Rosé,’ this is a perfectly preserved snapshot of nearly lost... Read More

Nebbiolo—locally called Picotendro—grown in this granite soil has more minerality and elegance than in other growing areas, while the Freisa and Neyret adds a wonderful sour-juicy element that makes the wine highly... 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Coming mostly from 45-year-old vines in Basarin, this exceptional Barbaresco is produced traditionally following a low-intervention approach. Elegant, red-fruited, & beautifully mineral, it is approachable now but will develop... 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