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La Ca Nova Barbaresco DOCG Owner and winemaker Marco Roccas vineyards are located in the commune of Barbaresco and include the prestigious crus of Monetefico and Montestefano, two sites that are reminiscent of Barolo for their structure and ability to age. Located on the Eastern side of the commune and separated by a few hundred metres, Montestefano is a few hundred metres south of Montefico. Montestefano typically combines elegance and richness with a firm structure whilst Montefico is more austere with bracing tannins. The viticulture is sustainable and the wines are all made the same way, with 20-25 days of skin contact and ageing for 20 months in large neutral botti.

Bass Phillip is a renowned winery in southeastern Australia, specializing in high-quality Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines with an uncompromising winemaking approach driven by respect for nature. The vineyards have been organic since 1993 and biodynamic since 2002, with wine production processes guided by cosmic rhythms. The wines are made in a simple and traditional manner, with low-cropped vineyards, no irrigation, and minimal intervention in the winery. Bass Phillip wines have entered a new phase of growth with the entry of Jean-Marie Fourrier and associates in April 2020. Fourrier's winemaking philosophy follows the practices of the legendary Henry Jayer, making great wines begin in the vineyard and he will take an active and primary role in the management of the vineyards and the wine production process as Chief Winemaker of Bass Phillip wines. Bass Phillip wines are known for their vibrant fruit, considerable delicacy, and strong minerality and natural acidity. They improve with age and can be cellared for well over twenty years. The three wines at the top of the Bass Phillip hierarchy have always come from the same original 1979 main vineyard in Leongatha. Bass Phillip's first Pinot Noir was made in 1984, and the first commercial release took place in 1991. The Reserve, Premium, and Estate Pinot Noirs were separately vinified in the 1989 vintage, following five years of research into the separate vattings. Gippsland is a wine region and zone named after a former Governor of Victoria, extending from just east of Melbourne through to the southern NSW border. The modern revival of the region's viticulture occurred in the 1970s, and it is a vast geographical region divided into three areas - South, East, and West. South Gippsland is a cool climate area with significant maritime influence, making it ideal for growing Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. East Gippsland has a more Mediterranean style climate, while West Gippsland is the driest and warmest area. Soil compositions vary across the region and the principal varieties are Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. Gippsland is dominated by small family-run estates and has a reputation for fine Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Bass Phillip has a limited amount of Nebbiolo planted and while the wine's deep purple color may be deceiving, the tannins reveal the true nature of this variety. The wine is exuberant with lifted florals and flavors of raspberry and pomegranate. On the palate, flavors of charcoal and earth emerge and the tannins provide a snappy, dry finish. The Bass Phillip Nebbiolo 2016 is a medium-bodied, dry wine with medium acidity and some fruitiness. The wine is characterized by high tannins and medium alcohol, with subtle oak undertones. This vegan wine is made from Nebbiolo grapes grown in the Gippsland region of Australia. With a recommended cellar period of 5-10 years, this wine will continue to develop in the bottle. On the palate, the wine offers complex flavors of red fruits, earth and a hint of spice, with a long and satisfying finish. Overall, this Bass Phillip Nebbiolo 2016 is a well-structured and elegant wine that showcases the unique characteristics of the Nebbiolo grape.

Trediberri is a winery located in La Morra that was established by Nicola Oberto, his father Federico, and his friend Vladimiro. In 2007, they acquired 5 hectares of vineyards in the MGA Berri, which is the origin of the winery's name. Trediberri's wines have become popular since their first vintage in 2011, thanks to their fresh and immediate style that highlights the fruit and drinkability of the wines. They have moved away from the traditional notion of Barolo being a wine with a strong structure but not very smooth in the mouth. Trediberri currently cultivates around 8 hectares of vineyards in La Morra, including Rocche dell'Annunziata, Berri, Capalot, and Torriglione, which produce Barolo, Langhe Nebbiolo, Barbera d'Alba, and Langhe Sauvignon. Trediberri Barolo Berri DOCG 2019 is a wine that showcases the unique flavours of La Morra's MGA Berri and MGA Capalot vineyards. The wine is made using a meticulous vinification process, with alcoholic fermentation taking place in concrete and lasting around 12-14 days, followed by a 6-7 day post-fermentative maceration. Total skin-juice contact is around 3 weeks, and then malolactic fermentation occurs in oak. The wine is aged for approximately 20 months in 52-hl and 25-hl oak barrels crafted by Garbellotto. After aging, the wine rests for several months in concrete, steel, and plastic before being bottled, usually in July-August of the year before the release. The 2019 Barolo Berri is tightly wound and austere in the early going, with crushed red berry fruit, iron, dried herbs, and white pepper giving the wine a striking aromatic top register. The tannins are a bit nervy, so a few years in bottle are warranted.

ANTONIOTTI ODILIO, Bramaterra, Piemonte, Italy Today Odilio and his son Mattia work the vines, yet the Antoniotti family have been making wine in Casa del Bosco (west of Milan) in northern Piemonte for generations. The Antoniotti Bramaterra Nebbiolo blend is a fresh and attractive Piemonte red. With aromas of predominantly red fruits, herbs and spicy notes on the nose, this wine has a moreish mouth-coating quality with delicate tannins and a lengthy finish. An elegant and juicy wine of immense quality, especially at such a great price.

CA DEL BAIO Barbaresco Autinbej Barbaresco Autinbej is the result of an amalgamation of several crus, combining quality fruit from high-altitude vineyards. The result showcases the best characteristics of the great Nebbiolo da Barbaresco in one single ethereal wine. With intense and fruity aromas of raspberry jam and violet, the scents are accompanied by sweet spicy notes and hints of cocoa with a long, persistent and slightly tannic finish.