Italy

These village-specific wines are growing in popularity, and among the various expressions on the market today, this wine from Verduno is really quite special thanks to its highly distinctive floral aromas and its delicate sense of inner balance.

The Barolo Ravera di Monforte is a powerful, structured wine with vibrant red cherry fruit, leather, cedar, mint, iron, white pepper, and dried flowers. It offers a mid-weight profile with firm tannins, showcasing tension and energy that will reward patience as it evolves over time.

Garnet red with brilliant hues, this elegant wine expresses a fine bouquet with notes of small red fruits, rose petals and tea leaves. The tannins are fine and aristocratic, and the finish is long and full of flavor.

Pair with risotto, braised veal shank, or lamb with herbs.

Ruby red in color with garnet reflections. The ethereal nose opens with focused cherry and strawberry, rose petal, and hints of spice. Elegant and fresh on the palate with notes of bright red fruit, firm tannins, and a long finish.

Silvio Giamello’s Gens Hoelia is not your bright, light lunchtime Barbera. Inky in color, dark purple fruit, hints of licorice…this is a food-lover’s friend, especially in winter months.

The 2019 Barolo Bussia Cascina Dardi is dark and brooding in the glass. Unlike the Laboro Disobedient, which is so open, the Cascina Dardi is a behemoth. Alc. 14% by Vol.

Hand-harvested and sorted at the winery after harvest. Fermentation with native yeasts, Fermentation lasts 18 - 25 days for all wines. Aged in stainless steel tank for 18 months. Aged in bottle for 3 months before release. Age of vines: 60 years.

The Castello di Neive Barbaresco Santo Stefano Riserva is an exquisite Italian red wine crafted from Nebbiolo grapes grown in the prestigious Santo Stefano vineyard. This Riserva showcases rich aromas of cherry, rose, and earthy spice, with elegant tannins and a long, velvety finish.

This Langhe Nebbiolo is produced by the Alberto Ballarin winery, located in La Morra, one of the most fascinating villages in the Langhe. The winery was founded in the 80s by the will of Luigi and his sons Giorgio and Giovanni.

Ila Langhe Nebbiolo 2020 by Massimo Benevelli is made from Nebbiolo grapes that undergo aging in wood for about 18 months and then rest in glass for three months before being released for sale.