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PRODUTTORI DEL BARBARESCO Riserva Ovello, Barbaresco

AZIENDA AGRICOLA SORDO GIOVANNI Monvigliero, Barolo DOCG

AZIENDA AGRICOLA SORDO GIOVANNI Rocche di Castiglione, Barolo DOCG

ELIO ALTARE, Barolo DOCG The Elio Altare Barolo is a blend of Nebbiolo grapes from the La Morra, Castiglione Falletto, Serralunga dAlba and Barolo sub-regions. Only 800-850 dozen bottles are produced each year from vineyards planted on south and south-east facing slopes in the late 1900s. The vineyards, on various soil types, are farmed organically, but along traditional lines. The grapes are crushed and then macerated on skins for 4-5 days in temperature-controlled rotary fermenters before fermentation using indigenous yeasts. The wine is matured for 24 months in French oak barriques before bottling unfined and unfiltered. The Elio Altare Barolo shows an intense ruby-red colour with hints of garnet. On the nose fresh scents of small red fruits, raspberry, redcurrant and wild roses evolve into licorice and spice notes. The palate is typically warm, elegant and persistent, with soft tannins and a long finish.

TENUTE CISA ASINARI DEI MARCHESI DI GRESY Martinenga , Barbaresco DOCG

AZIENDA AGRICOLA SORDO GIOVANNI Ravera, Barolo DOCG

Giovanni Rosso's Serralunga d'Alba Barolo represents the classic heart of this historic commune. Davide Rosso, who took over from his father Giovanni in the 1990s, works with old-vine Nebbiolo from key Serralunga sites, crafting wines that speak clearly of place. Fermentation occurs in concrete, with long macerations to build depth and structure, followed by extended maturation in large, neutral French oak botti to preserve purity and nuance. Each vintage shows the hallmarks of Serralunga, perfumed red cherry and rose, layered with tobacco, earth and iron. The palate combines freshness and tension with fine, persistent tannins that promise graceful ageing. It is both an introduction to and an authentic expression of one of Barolo's most powerful terroirs. A wine built for the cellar but compelling even in youth, the Giovanni Rosso Serralunga d'Alba Barolo offers pedigree and value in equal measure.

Alberto Ballarin's Bussia Barolo DOCG embodies the essence of excellence in Piedmontese winemaking. Sourced from the prestigious Bussia vineyard in Monforte d'Alba, this wine derives its character from the region's unique combination of clay and limestone soils. The vineyard's elevation and exposure further enhance the grapes' quality, contributing to the wine's distinctive profile. Winemaker Alberto Ballarin employs meticulous techniques, including hand-harvesting and fermentation in stainless steel tanks to preserve the fruit's integrity. The wine then matures in a blend of Slavonian and French oak barrels, allowing for a nuanced integration of oak and fruit flavours. Each vintage of Bussia Barolo reveals a complex bouquet of red berries, floral notes, and subtle spices on the nose. The palate is greeted with flavours of ripe cherry, earthy undertones, and well-integrated tannins, culminating in a long, elegant finish. This wine exemplifies the prestige and craftsmanship synonymous with Alberto Ballarin, offering connoisseurs a sophisticated and rewarding tasting experience.

On the palate it is very vigorous, rich in extracts, with lively and pleasant tannins that are rounded through a skilful use of wood. A powerful, tantalizing Nebbiolo by Luigi Pira with a great ageing potential.