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Established in 1858 by the first king of Italy, Fontanafredda is now the single largest contiguous wine estete in the Langhe region, with a fierce commitment to organic viticulture as well as woodland regeneration. The Platinum label represents the unique tradition of the Estate and more than 160 years of history. The Nebbiolo grapes used to produce this Barolo are grown on claily soils very rich in calcareous marl. The wine ages for 2years in large Slavonian and French oak casks. An attractive ruby-red colour with garnet highlights. Clean, full and intense aromas with the wine's typical traces of dried flowers, crushed leaves and underbrush. There is plenty of structure, with robust tannins supported by fleshy red fruits, liquorice, and subtle mocha notes Pair with rich red meats, game and mature cheese.

PRODUTTORI DEL BARBARESCO Riserva Ovello, Barbaresco

Tasting notes: pale ruby red color with brick reflections, the nose has aromas of cherry, violet, cinnamon, rhubarb and hints of vanilla. On the palate the tannin is silky and gives the wine elegance. The finish is persistent. Food pairings: stuffed pasta, meat-based second courses

Cinnamon, vanilla and a hint of coconut aromas and flavors lead off, offering black cherry, blackberry and violet notes buried within. This is supple and vibrant, with excellent balance. Just give it six months to a year to absorb the oak. Nebbiolo, Pinot Noir, Merlot and Syrah.

Michele Chiarlo was founded in 1956 by the sole and present owners, Michele and Giuseppina Chiarlo. Son of over seven generations of esteemed wine growers, Michele is today one of the most respected producers of the fine wines of Piedmont and a leading figure in its viticultural industry. Asili is a relatively new cru within the Barbaresco DOCG. It is said that the blue-grey calcareous marl and clay here contribute to the complexity of the wines here, along with their delicate and refined characters. Delicately perfumed, with characters of pure red fruits and gently aromatic, floral notes, supported by fine spices. Silky tannins frame a core of red berry fruits. Extremely charming, elegant and approachable.

Planted by Silvano Reverdito in 1967, the year of his marriage, the Bricco Cogni vineyard is located in the comune of La Morra. It produces extremely fine and elegant Barolo Docg wines. From Michele Reverdito’s favourite Cru comes Barolo Bricco Cogni DOCG. Garnet red with orange highlights, complex bouquet with spicy notes including liquorice. On the palate rich, full and complex with harmonious tannins, fine and elegant.

In The Cellar the maceration is carried out at controlled temperature for 15 days in steel tanks with daily and manual pumping over; the maceration is followed by the delestage during high fermentation. The maximum temperature during the fermentation process is 29 ° C. This, not only, allows us to get a good polyphenolic extraction, but it also limits excessive volatilization of fruity aromas. The malolactic fermentation and the aging are made in big Austrian’s oak barrels of 30 HL in order to preserve perfumes and qualities typical of the native territory.

Part of the Badarina MGA (Menzione Geografica Aggiuntiva, or Cru) in the commune of Serralunga d’Alba, the vineyard is characterised by its considerable altitude, which brings a touch of freshness to the Barolos produced from its grapes. Barolo Badarina Docg from the Reverdito winery is vinified exclusively in wooden casks. Garnet red with orange highlights. Intense, complex bouquet with spicy and fruity notes. Full-bodied and elegant on the palate.