{"title":"Barolo","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"barolo-ravera-docg-piero-benevelli-2015-piemonte","title":"Benevelli Barolo RAVERA DOCG (2020) - Piemonte","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNebbiolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe Benevelli holds are in the Monforte d'Alba which is on Serrvallian Soil. All the Barolos from Serrvallian have firm tannins and the most potent structure, full of spices and intensity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eBenevelli makes three Barolo Crus : Mosconi, Le Coste di Monforte and Ravera di Monforte. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe grapes of the Ravera di Monforte cru come from 2 ha of vineyards on the east-facing hillside. With blue marl soil, this vineyard has an attractive micro-climate with the warm climate under being at the southern boundary of Barolo counteracted by the 400m+ elevation and exposure to the wind and cool air from Alta Langa to the south. The resulting wine does not taste like a product from a warm climate, but a redder fruited and focussed wine with energy, elegance, and medium body. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eA maximum of 4,800 bottles produced annually.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful classic Barolo nose, intense depth of black cherry, liquorice, brown spices yet fresh and complex in the mouth with a superb finish! Full-bodied, fresh, balanced, persistent and complex. 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It’s feminine and delicate, and the most accessible of the range, thanks also to its unparalleled intrigue, finesse and elegance. Located just 320 meters (1,050 feet) above sea level in the Ginestra district, the vineyards are south- and southeast-facing with a lighter sandy soil. The wines are opulent and refined. The oldest vines in the vineyard were planted in 1978.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PAIRING \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003efatty meats and rich sauces work well for a Barolo wine pairing. 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First produced in 2004, the vineyard’s soil is rich in clay and manganese which contributes a powdery mineral note to the grapes. The wine from this vineyard is all about power, structure, freshness and elegance and stands up to long cellaring. Like Sori Ginestra, the soil is rich in clay and limestone and relatively compact. Because of this, this Barolo is assertive, masculine and structured, and has noticeable acidity due to the elevation. It was aged for 2 years in French barriques. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PAIRING\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThis wine is the perfect accompaniment for roasts and braised meat. 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It has a full, dry, robust, velvety, austere and well-proportioned taste. This wine is the valued result of the careful and exclusive selection of Nebbiolo variety grapes, which are grown in the historic \"Sori Ginestra\" vineyard, owned by the company. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vineyard, which is southerly-facing, is situated 300 meters above sea level in the municipality of Monforte d'Alba. The maceration is a result of contact with the grape skins in wine-making equipment with rotating blades. The wine is then aged in small oak barrels and refined in the bottles for twelve months.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PAIRING \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis wine is the perfect accompaniment for roasts and braised meat. 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The results are exquisite, ultra-traditional terroir-driven wines of unbridled elegance and poise with a seemingly endless lifespan. The 2012 Barolo Riserva Perno Vigna Disa brings together power with a good bit of aromatic lift, a combination that works beautifully in a super-expressive, heady Barolo that has so much to offer. Vibrant mineral notes play off the dark fruit in this dense, packed Barolo taken from the southernmost portion of Sandri's Disa vineyard. Chocolate, leather and black cherry resonate on the layered, inviting finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE FOOD PAIRING \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eRed meat, steak, stew.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elio Sandri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33445873877045,"sku":"","price":107.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0297\/7208\/7349\/products\/BaroloRiserva2012SandriMGM.png?v=1613400324"},{"product_id":"barolo-docg-elio-sandri-2014-piemonte","title":"Elio Sandri Barolo Perno DOCG, Elio Sandri (2020) - Piemonte","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE GRAPE \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Nebbiolo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003ePerched atop some of the highest hills in the region in a community east of Barolo, in the hamlet of Monforte d’Alba, resides Cascina Disa Elio Sandri. Every part of Sandri’s winemaking is slow and gentle, allowing for very low levels of sulphur and no other additions. The results are exquisite, ultra-traditional terroir-driven wines of unbridled elegance and poise with a seemingly endless lifespan. Very long maceration, deep ethereal aromas and intensity on the palate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PAIRING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTruffle dishes like traditional tajarin pasta with rich mountain butter, fonduta of strong cheeses, even fried egg with a runny yolk – shaved liberally with decadent Alba White Truffle. 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The vines here are past seventy and give very little, very concentrated fruit. Organic, hand-picked, and picked last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMade like the Bricco Rocca and then kept back for years more before release. 2019 was a classic, cool vintage and the Riserva shows the full old-vine repertoire: tar and roses, dried cherry, liquorice, a deep savoury core and tannins that will take another decade in their stride. Decant for two hours if you open it now; better still, wait until 2030.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOOD PAIRING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrasato al Barolo, roast lamb, wild boar ragù, a well-aged Castelmagno. 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The wine is aged in steam-bent barriques, which precludes toasty, oaky aromas. The sandy soils minimize the tannins, and Sergio tries to accentuate the elegance of the site. Less than 1,700 bottles produced from just over 3\/4 of a hectare. The vines were planted in 1951 with others in 1975 and 2000.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIncipient tobacco, earthy, and spicy complexity greets the nose, which remains fresh and airy. The dark fruit is muscular, tense and dense with lovely spice and earth on the backend in the mouth. Quite tannic, but the tannins are lovely, sweet, tight, and lend elegance to the long, detailed finish. It is not built on fruit but it's fabulous with terrific tension and nuance. Simply superb. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PAIRING \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eBarolo goes well with dishes that have powerful flavours. Subtle dishes will be overpowered by this wine and are better to combine with less strong wines. 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Benevelli makes three Barolo Crus : Mosconi, Le Coste di Monforte and Ravera di Monforte.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Le Coste di Monforte vineyard was added to the fleet of Crus from this producer in 2015. It's 2.5 ha and has a south-west facing aspect, on the hillside to the west of Ravera di Monforte. This cru is the most aromatic of the three that Benevelli produces, and these relatively young vines pump out ripe, plush fruit with a high level of flavour intensity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e It's perfect for lovers of bigger-boned Barolo. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRipe cherry, floral perfume, baking spice, liquorice with firm and fleshy, lavish sweet cherry and spice, black fruits, red flowers, and lovely hints of liquorice and cedar on the nose. The palate is red-fruited and concentrated, with a medium body but a silky mouthfeel. It opens with a refined expression of Smooth, subtle, and elegant attack, followed by great flavours of plums, mellow but crunchy tannins, and good acidity. Powerful, but energetic is probably an excellent way to summarise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt for 20y and longer ageing, but approachable young with aeration. 10,000 bottles are produced annually.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Piero Benevelli","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40054139355189,"sku":"","price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0297\/7208\/7349\/products\/00.PV_Bottle_f7739b24-7372-4b5a-8a73-1e1aed2b37fe.png?v=1635169564"},{"product_id":"eraldo-viberti-barolo-docg-2017-piedmont","title":"Eraldo Viberti Barolo DOCG (2021) – Piedmont","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col gap-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col flex-1 min-w-0 gap-5\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col flex-1 min-w-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col min-w-0 group\/final-text gap-1 mt-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col min-w-0 gap-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full flex flex-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" lang=\"en\" class=\"contents\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"break-words min-w-0 flex-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose dark:prose-invert inline leading-relaxed break-words min-w-0 [word-break:break-word] [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;*:first-child]:mt-0 [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;*:last-child]:mb-0\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eA classic, energetic Barolo from La Morra.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE GRAPE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100% Nebbiolo from Viberti’s vineyards inLa Morra. The 2021 vintage gives the grape a particularly expressive balance of ripe red fruit, freshness and structured tannins—the classic ingredients for a Barolo that can develop beautifully in bottle.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is Barolo with both charm and backbone. The nose opens with raspberry, redcurrant and cherry, then moves towards dried flowers, lemongrass, spice, leather and a touch of wild game. On the palate, it is fresh and medium-bodied, with soft but persistent tannins, balanced acidity and a savoury finish that keeps the wine moving. It is already showing well, but there is enough structure to carry it for at least another decade.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOOD PAIRING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVitello tonnato, pasta with ragù, roast veal, braised beef, wild game, salumi and mature Piemonte cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE WINEMAKER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Viberti family has been making wine in the Langhe since 1923, with the estate’s roots in the historic Locanda del Buon Padre. Their wines combine traditional Barolo patience with a clear sense of place, and this 2021 captures La Morra’s generous fruit, freshness and elegant tannic shape.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePage Title\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViberti Barolo DOCG 2021 – Elegant, Classic Barolo from La Morra\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeta Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViberti Barolo 2021: raspberry, cherry, dried flowers and spice with bright acidity, soft tannins and a long savoury finish. A classic La Morra Nebbiolo from Piemonte.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eURL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ccode\u003e\/collections\/piemonte\/products\/viberti-barolo-docg-2021\u003c\/code\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full flex flex-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" lang=\"en\" class=\"contents\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex min-w-0 items-center justify-between motion-safe:animate-fadeIn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"-ml-2 gap-1 flex min-w-0 shrink-0 items-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv type=\"button\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"border-subtlest ring-subtlest divide-subtlest flex items-center gap-1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rounded-full\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ml-auto gap-1 flex min-w-0 shrink-0 items-center\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"motion-safe:animate-fadeIn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col gap-[1px] border-t border-subtlest pt-5\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group -mx-3 flex w-[calc(100%+1.5rem)] min-w-0 items-start gap-2 rounded-2xl p-3 hover:bg-subtle\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Eraldo Viberti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42943662358581,"sku":"","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0297\/7208\/7349\/files\/Viberti_Barolo2.jpg?v=1707217462"},{"product_id":"piero-rossi-cairo-barolo-di-serralunga-d-alba-docg","title":"Piero Rossi Cairo Barolo di Serralunga d’Alba DOCG (2021) – Piemonte","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE GRAPE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100% Nebbiolo from the hills of Serralunga d’Alba, with fruit drawn from the Bricco Voghera cru and the lower slopes of Cerrati. Limestone-rich soils, veins of sand and elevations between 250 and 400 metres give the wine both classic Barolo perfume and Serralunga’s unmistakable backbone.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mt-px max-w-full min-w-0 whitespace-nowrap -top-px font-sans text-base text-primary select-none selection:bg-super-selection selection:text-primary dark:selection:text-super-primary\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-3xs rounded-md group min-w-4 max-w-full cursor-pointer align-middle font-mono tabular-nums font-normal transition-colors duration-150 inline-flex items-center gap-0 py-[0.1875rem] leading-snug px-[0.3rem] [@media(hover:hover)]:hover:bg-subtle group-data-[state=open]\/trigger:bg-subtle border-subtlest ring-subtlest divide-subtlest bg-soft\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-block relative !mt-0 ![vertical-align:unset] max-w-[25ch] overflow-hidden\"\u003erosenthalwinemerchant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA bright ruby-red Barolo with a gently orange rim. The nose opens with faded rose, red berries, liquorice, plum, woodland and spice. On the palate it is fresh, savoury and beautifully structured, with bright acidity and firm but balanced tannins. It has the serious architecture of Serralunga, but without ever becoming stern—more generous, more lifted, and very much ready to enjoy with a little air.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mt-px max-w-full min-w-0 whitespace-nowrap -top-px font-sans text-base text-primary select-none selection:bg-super-selection selection:text-primary dark:selection:text-super-primary\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-3xs rounded-md group min-w-4 max-w-full cursor-pointer align-middle font-mono tabular-nums font-normal transition-colors duration-150 inline-flex items-center gap-0 py-[0.1875rem] leading-snug px-[0.3rem] [@media(hover:hover)]:hover:bg-subtle group-data-[state=open]\/trigger:bg-subtle border-subtlest ring-subtlest divide-subtlest bg-soft\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-block relative !mt-0 ![vertical-align:unset] max-w-[25ch] overflow-hidden\"\u003erosenthalwinemerchant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOOD PAIRING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTajarin with ragù, brasato al Barolo, roasted game, truffle dishes, porcini mushrooms and mature toma. This is a bottle for a proper Piedmontese lunch, preferably one that starts late and finishes later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE WINEMAKER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTenuta Cucco is one of Serralunga’s historic estates, now guided by the Rossi Cairo family and winemaker Clara Milani. Since the estate’s renewal, the team has combined organic farming with traditional Barolo methods: hand-picking parcel by parcel, native fermentations and patient ageing in large casks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Piero Rossi Cairo","offers":[{"title":"Piedmont","offer_id":57476742087031,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0297\/7208\/7349\/files\/Piero-rossi-cairo-barolo-serralunga.jpg?v=1790366937"},{"product_id":"piero-rossi-cairo-barolo-bricco-voghera-docg","title":"Piero Rossi Cairo Barolo Bricco Voghera DOCG (2019) – Piemonte","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE GRAPE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100% Nebbiolo from the single vineyard of Bricco Voghera, one of Serralunga d’Alba’s most respected hillside sites. The ancient Lequio geological formation brings clay-rich soils, giving the wine structure\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mt-px max-w-full min-w-0 whitespace-nowrap -top-px font-sans text-base text-primary select-none selection:bg-super-selection selection:text-primary dark:selection:text-super-primary\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-3xs rounded-md group min-w-4 max-w-full cursor-pointer align-middle font-mono tabular-nums font-normal transition-colors duration-150 inline-flex items-center gap-0 py-[0.1875rem] leading-snug px-[0.3rem] [@media(hover:hover)]:hover:bg-subtle group-data-[state=open]\/trigger:bg-subtle border-subtlest ring-subtlest divide-subtlest bg-soft\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-block relative !mt-0 ![vertical-align:unset] max-w-[25ch] overflow-hidden\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is Serralunga Nebbiolo with its boots on. Perfumed but serious, it brings cherry, raspberry, cranberry, rosehip, balsamic herbs, liquorice, orange peel, dried flowers and a touch of tar and black tea. The palate is dry and complex, with bright acidity, firm integrated tannins and a long, savoury finish. Powerful, yes—but the power is carried by freshness and detail rather than sheer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOOD PAIRING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGame, braised beef, roast lamb, truffle tajarin, porcini risotto and aged Castelmagno. Open it with a decant, then give it time to stretch its legs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE WINEMAKER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Cucco team vinify Bricco Voghera with indigenous yeasts selected from the estate’s own environment, followed by submerged-cap maceration whose length is adjusted according to the wine’s evolution. It is then matured in large barrels, allowing the vineyard—not the oak—to do the talking\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Piero Rossi Cairo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57476763648375,"sku":null,"price":47.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0297\/7208\/7349\/files\/Piero-rossi-cairo-barolo-bricco-voghera.jpg?v=1790366937"},{"product_id":"piero-rossi-cairo-barolo-cerrati-docg","title":"Piero Rossi Cairo Barolo Cerrati DOCG (2019) – Piemonte","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE GRAPE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100% Nebbiolo from the elevated Cerrati cru in Serralunga d’Alba. This historic vineyard is known for producing Barolo with depth, aromatic intensity and a commanding sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCerrati arrives with the volume turned up: dark cherries, dried rose, liquorice, wild herbs, plum, balsamic notes and warm spice. There is depth here, but also a fine thread of freshness that keeps the wine moving. The tannins are noble and persistent, the finish long and mineral, with the kind of seriousness that makes you stop talking for a moment. A proper meditation Barolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOOD PAIRING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrasato, venison, roast pigeon, fonduta with white truffle, slow-cooked beef and hard, mature cheeses. Food with the same patience as the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE WINEMAKER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTenuta Cucco has helped bring the Cerrati cru back into the conversation after years away from the spotlight. The estate works organically, harvests by hand and gives its Barolo the time it needs in large traditional barrels and bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Piero Rossi Cairo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57476768891255,"sku":null,"price":47.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0297\/7208\/7349\/files\/Piero-rossi-cairo-barolo-cerrati.jpg?v=1790366938"},{"product_id":"cristina-prandi-barolo-docg","title":"Cristina Prandi Barolo DOCG (2021) – Piemonte","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCristina Prandi’s Barolo is an exceptional, elegant expression of Nebbiolo, shaped by a three-vineyard field blend in which each site brings its own piece of the puzzle. Together, the three vineyards create a Barolo that is both beautifully composed and full of energy—serious, precise and remarkably graceful.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE GRAPE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100% Nebbiolo from Cristina Prandi’s historic vineyard holdings around Barolo and La Morra, including the precious Paiagallo area. The Paiagallo area is highly precious because its unique marl-and-sand terroir produces some of the most elegantly structured, aromatically intense, and rare cult wines in the entire Barolo region.\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-18bc443b-7fff-8160-2742-f414504289bb\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThe vines range from 40 to 60 years old, giving the wine both concentration and the beautiful aromatic lift that makes Nebbiolo so addictive.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the bottle where Cristina’s story gets serious. A traditional field blend from three sites, \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaiagallo\u003c\/strong\u003e, in the commune of Barolo, gives the wine its richer, more powerful fruit and structural depth; \u003cstrong\u003eTerlo\u003c\/strong\u003e adds generosity and further concentration; while \u003cstrong\u003eBricco Cogni\u003c\/strong\u003e, high in the hills of La Morra, brings vibrant acidity, lifted perfume and refined, silky tannins. M\u003c\/span\u003eacerated for around 45 days, it opens slowly with roses, red and dark cherries, wild herbs, liquorice and a touch of earthy spice. The palate has clarity and depth: fine but persistent tannins, vibrant acidity and a long, savoury finish that keeps unfolding after the glass is empty. Only around 1,000 bottles were produced, making this a Barolo for curious collectors rather than supermarket shelves.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOOD PAIRING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrasato al Barolo, truffle tajarin, roast game, beef cheek, porcini and mature Castelmagno. Give it a generous decant and something slow-cooked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE WINEMAKER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCristina Marello Prandi is bringing a family name back into the light. Born into a historic Barolo wine family, she began working alongside her uncle Giuseppe in 2015 before launching her own label in 2019. Her wines carry the weight of tradition, but there is nothing dusty about them: they are precise, alive and unmistakably hers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cristina Prandi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57477040669047,"sku":null,"price":87.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0297\/7208\/7349\/files\/Prandi-Barolo-shopify_0caf7435-0e93-4e13-831e-5d57ba339574.png?v=1789986581"},{"product_id":"eraldo-viberti-barolo-riserva-docg-2009","title":"Eraldo Viberti Barolo Riserva DOCG (2009) – Piemonte La Morra","description":"\u003ch4 class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEraldo Viberti’s Barolo Riserva 2009 is a beautifully mature expression of La Morra Nebbiolo, from a warm and characterful vintage that rewarded careful vineyard work. The extra years of ageing have allowed its generous red fruit, violet, liquorice and savoury spice to settle into something more refined: graceful, layered and quietly powerful, with the tannins now softened into a long, elegant finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE GRAPE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100% Nebbiolo from the hills of La Morra, where Eraldo Viberti has farmed the traditional Langhe varieties since 1960. The high-altitude vineyards and careful selection of fruit give this Riserva its balance of perfume, structure and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is Barolo with time on its side. The 2009 vintage opens with garnet colour and a deep, evolved nose of raspberry and blackberry liqueur, dried violet, sweet spice, leather, earth and a touch of tobacco. On the palate it is full but graceful, with supple fruit, savoury freshness and tannins that have softened into something beautifully refined. The Riserva’s long ageing and additional bottle evolution allow the wine to move beyond youthful power into something more layered, relaxed and quietly compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOOD PAIRING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrasato al Barolo, truffle tajarin, braised beef cheek, roasted game, porcini and mature Piemonte cheeses. Open it with food that has had time to develop its own depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE WINEMAKER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEraldo Viberti is a small, single-man-run estate in La Morra, working around six hectares of Langhe vineyards. Eraldo's philosophy is beautifully straightforward: listen to each vintage, understand each vineyard and adjust fermentation and ageing accordingly. This Riserva is the patient side of that approach—a Barolo allowed the time to become itself.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eraldo Viberti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57477093491063,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0297\/7208\/7349\/files\/Viberti-barolo-riserva-2009.png?v=1789987629"},{"product_id":"elio-sandri-cascina-disa-barolo-riserva-docg-2018","title":"Elio Sandri Cascina Disa Barolo Riserva DOCG (2018) –– Piemonte","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eA single Barolo from a single cellar in Perno, farmed without chemicals and aged in wood for years, not months. Elio Sandri sells directly, ignores the critics and releases when he is ready — the 2018 is here now, and it is a beautiful, old-fashioned thing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE GRAPE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNebbiolo from the vines around Cascina Disa in Perno, Monforte d'Alba — some of them planted in 1937. Grey loam with veins of sand, east and south facing, 300 metres up, farmed without chemicals or certificates. The grape here is austere and perfumed at the same time, which is the whole point of Nebbiolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFermented on native yeasts in cement, then left in big old Slavonian casks for as long as the vintage needs — years, not months — and released when Elio says so. 2018 was a cooler, rainier year in the Langhe and the wine is the more graceful for it: dried rose, red cherry, tar, a little mint, and long, chalky tannins that still have plenty to say. It tastes like Barolo used to before it got expensive. Decant for two hours, or wait until 2035.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOOD PAIRING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBraised beef in Barolo, roast lamb, wild boar, a bollito misto with all the sauces. Or an old Castelmagno and nothing else. This is a wine that likes its food slow and its evening long.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elio Sandri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57484342067575,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0297\/7208\/7349\/files\/Shoredith-sandri-barolo-disa-riserva-2018.png?v=1790106083"},{"product_id":"santa-maria-capalot-barolo-docg-2019","title":"Santa Maria CAPALÒT  Barolo DOCG (2019) –– Piemonte","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Viberti family make just two wines, a Barolo and a Langhe Nebbiolo, and have done so in the same La Morra farmhouse for two centuries. 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Ready now with an hour's air; properly rewarding in 2030.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOOD PAIRING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrasato, roast beef, agnolotti del plin with meat juices, or a risotto with Castelmagno. Anything slow-cooked and Piedmontese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE WINEMAKER\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe Viberti family have grown Nebbiolo in the hamlet of Santa Maria, La Morra, since the late 1700s and bottled it since 1935. Walter Viberti runs the farm today as his father did: hand-picked grapes, big old Slavonian casks, and around 10,000 bottles a year, half Barolo and half Langhe Nebbiolo. He calls himself one of the last zebras among the lions of Barolo — no consultants, no barriques, no plans to grow.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Santa Maria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57484347638135,"sku":null,"price":64.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0297\/7208\/7349\/files\/Santa-maria-barolo_17d0f10f-dc04-40b5-bcdd-631eb56c1099.png?v=1790588657"},{"product_id":"santa-maria-capalot-barolo-riserva-docg-2019","title":"Santa Maria CAPALÒT RISERVA  Barolo DOCG (2019) –– Piemonte","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eA family that makes only two wines, from one vineyard, above one cellar. 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