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Ca' Rome' Romano Marengo Vigna Cerretta Barolo The Vigna Cerretta Barolo is intense garnet red in the glass. The nose shows rich fruit, licorice, rose and violet with light toasty notes. The palate is full and dry with soft, velvety abundant tannins. The fruit for the Vigna Cerretta is sourced from the Cerretta vineyard located in Serralunga dAlba. The Helvetian soil is rich in very compact blue marl and sits at an altitude of 310-371 metres above sea level. Maceration lasts 20 days using a traditional method of maceration called steccatura at a temperature that never exceeds 30°C. This method involves wedging stocks into the vat to hold the cap (grape skins and pulp) down below the surface of the juice. This slow, gentle extractraction coaxes the signature tannins from the Nebbiolo grape skins. Aged for 24 months in 25 hectolitre Slavonian oak barrels with a portion of it part aged in barrique. The wine is further aged in-bottle for at least 12 months.

TENUTA CISA ASINARI DEI MARCHESI DI GRESY Gaiun Martinenga, Barbaresco

Gaja’s Conteisa is a landmark of the Langhe, sourced from the revered Cerequio vineyard in La Morra. Its name, Piedmontese for "quarrel," references a centuries-old land dispute between the communes of Barolo and La Morra for ownership of this site. This vineyard is prized for its south-facing exposure and unique microclimate, locally known as the "Riviera of the Langhe", where snow melts first, allowing vines to benefit from a long, steady ripening period. Precision is central to the Gaja approach. The nebbiolo grapes are fermented in stainless steel before undergoing a double maturation process. The wine spends 12 months in barriques, followed by 18 months in large traditional oak casks. This method balances the structural influence of small wood with the aromatic purity preserved by larger vessels, resulting in a Barolo of exceptional poise. Consistent with the Cerequio terroir, Conteisa is defined by its aromatic lift and "silk-and-steel" texture. The nose reveals wild strawberry, red cherry, and crushed violets, underpinned by notes of mint and liquorice. On the palate, expect a medium-to-full body, fine-grained tannins, and a persistent mineral finish. It is a sophisticated expression that rewards long-term cellaring.

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, Mr. Chiarlo is today one of the most respected producers of the fine wines of Piedmont and a leading figure in its viticultural industry. Barolo Palas is a true Barolo Chiarlo, classic in its winemaking and ageing style.The vineyards of Monforte give the wine spice and texture, recalling the fruit and freshness of novello and La Morra.