floral-scented and herbaceous Barbaresco with savory and long-cooked dishes. Risotto ai funghi porcini, rosemary and thyme-braised lamb shoulder or tagliatelle with robiola rocchetta and truffles.

The extraordinary 2021 Vigna Ca’ Mia shows it Serralunga heritage and captures the qualities of this outstanding vintage. It has beguiling aromas of wild rose, rosemary, camphor and cedar while the vibrant, structured palate... Read More

Hailing from the MGA of the same name that’s more commonly called Altenasso and located in Castiglione Falletto, the 2021 Garblèt Sue’ is another stunner from Brovia, starting with its enticing nose of blue... Read More

Fragrant and all about finesse, the radiant Brovia 2021 Rocche di Castiglione mesmerizes with its aromas of rose, perfumed berry, menthol and dark culinary spice. Full-bodied and showing elegant restraint, the savory, vibrant... Read More

The gorgeous 2021 Villero from Brovia reels you in with its enticing fragrance of wild rose, cedar, pine forest and red berry. Elegantly structured and utterly delicious, the poised, precise palate features succulent red cherry,... Read More

Food Pairings: Pizza Night, Red Sauce, Steak!, Gamey Meats
Characteristics: Dressed to Impress, Savory Red, Aromatic

This is a phenomenal wine that highlights the hard work and expertise of Chiara Boschis and her brother Giorgio. The E. Pira e Figli - Chiara Boschis 2021 Barolo Cannubi is made with organic Nebbiolo clones of Michet and Lampia... Read More

The E. Pira e Figli - Chiara Boschis 2021 Barolo Mosconi is structured, linear and ultimately quite mineral in character compared to the Cannubi. Its firm underlying architecture is rendered light and fragrant thanks to aromas... Read More

This wine represents a blend of fruit from various sites, and 15,000 bottles were created. Showing a classical profile, the E. Pira e Figli - Chiara Boschis 2021 Barolo Via Nuova delivers a firm sense of inner fiber and richness... Read More

Garnet red color with a lively core. The nose opens with fresh and crushed flowers, bright Nebbiolo aromatics and light balsamic notes. The mouth is vibrant and energetic, enriched by tones of rose petal, fresh red fruits, spices,... Read More

Aromas: Expect a complex bouquet with notes of red cherries, dark plums, and wild berries, intertwined with dried roses, licorice, and earthy undertones. Further nuances of spice, tobacco, and tar can also be detected. Some descriptions... Read More

The gorgeous 2021 Prapò from Ettore Germano has intense, enticing aromas of crushed mint, baking spice, new leather, blue flower and a whiff of raspberry tart. Firmly structured but also loaded with finesse, the delicious... Read More

The Giacomo Conterno Arione Nebbiolo d'Alba 2021 is a distinguished wine made from the revered Nebbiolo grape, sourced from the prestigious Arione vineyard in Serralunga d'Alba. While Conterno is best known for their Barolo... Read More

97 Points, Kerin O’Keefe

97 Points, Kerin O’Keefe

99 Points, Kerin O’Keefe

Structure and Freshness: A return to more traditional Barolo styles, with well-defined tannins and bright acidity.
Aromatics: Open and expressive, rather than austere.

Appearance: Intense garnet... Read More

99 Points, Kerin O’Keefe

Structure and Freshness: A return to more traditional Barolo styles, with well-defined tannins and bright acidity.
Aromatics: Open and expressive, rather than austere.

Appearance: Intense garnet... Read More

Aromas: The wine is known for its fresh and floral bouquet, with high-toned notes of wild berries, roses, and violets. Some reviewers also find hints of sweet spices, earth, and oolong tea.

Palate: It is characterized by juicy... Read More

Colour: ruby red with garnet nuances that become more marked over time
Nose: blackberry, jam and spices fragrance, long and delicate nose intense and rounded
Flavour: warm and full-bodied, with a complex, dry, well-balanced taste... Read More

Ruby red in color, with undertones of violet. Intense, persistent, and aromatic with fruity hints of rose petals and violets and developing spice. Warm on the palate, harmonious, with good body and balance and slight tannins.... Read More

99 Points, Kerin O'Keefe

Barolo Perno is a well structured, elegant wine, with sweeter tannins and an open nose. Very pleasant and immediately enjoyable.

This is my favorite wine in this group from Schiavenza. The 2020 Barolo Cerretta (with a 15% alcohol content) has dried fruit and baked plum that gives the wine an aged profile. These results are firm and muscular with a powerful... Read More

Schiavenza Barolo Prapò is an intense, full-bodied and spicy still red. Elegant and enveloping on the nose, with notes of berries, licorice, dried leaves, rose, violet, strawberry and cherry. The sip appears fresh and savory,... Read More

Capturing the supreme finesse this celebrated cru is known for as well as the vibrance, great fruit and balance of the fantastic vintage, the fragrant Trediberri 2021 Rocche dell’Annunziata is a beautiful wine. It imparts... Read More