6. Piemonte
Piedmont is one of Italy's most important wine regions, renowned for wines of exceptional elegance and aging potential. The hills of the Langhe, Roero, and Monferrato consist of alternating layers of marl, clay, and sand, lending the wines great complexity. Nebbiolo is the region's emblematic grape variety, capable of expressing depth, tension, and aromatic finesse like few others in the world. Alongside the great Barolo and Barbaresco wines, there are also more immediate and typical wines such as Barbera and Dolcetto. The continental climate, with its significant temperature fluctuations and frequent autumn fog, favors slow and precise ripening. In recent years, many winemakers have adopted more artisanal and less intrusive cultivation methods to emphasize the authenticity and transparency of the terroir.
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Orange
Bianchdusèt, 2007 (Moscato)
€80
Vittorio Bera & Figli
A surprisingly complex maceration wine, characterized by notes of dried fruit, citrus peel, honey, and delicate oxidative nuances. The grapes come from the hills of Canelli, where they grow on marl and limestone soils of marine origin.
Bianco
Roero Arneis, 2024 (Arneis)
€47
Vietti
A fresh and fragrant white wine characterized by notes of pear, citrus fruits, and white flowers, with a delicately spicy finish. The winemaking process aims to preserve the purity of the fruit and the natural balance of the grape variety. The grapes come from the sandy hills of the Roero region, where the soils impart elegance and great aromatic finesse to the wine.
Timorasso 'Derthona', 2023 (Timorasso)
€75
Vietti
An intense and structured white wine with notes of peach, herbs, and a pronounced minerality. It is carefully fermented to bring out the character of the Timorasso grape and its natural aging potential. The vineyards are located in the Colli Tortonesi on calcareous and marl soils, which lend the wine depth and vibrancy.
Langhe Bianco, 2023 (Chardonnay)
€80
Roagna
An elegant and precise white wine with aromas of ripe citrus fruits, yellow apple, and subtle floral notes. Spontaneous fermentation and extended aging underscore its complexity and harmony. The vines grow on the hills of the Langhe region, where calcareous marl and significant temperature fluctuations contribute freshness and minerality.
Solea, 2023 (Chardonnay, Nebbiolo)
€140
Roagna
A white wine with a unique personality, combining freshness, structure, and delicate nuances of yellow fruit and spices. The winemaking follows a minimalist approach with minimal intervention to allow the grapes room to develop. It comes from vineyards in the Pira region, on soils rich in calcareous marl, which lend the wine tension and elegance.
Montemarzino, 2019
(Timorasso)
€190
Roagna
A profound and complex Timorasso with notes of honey, ripe citrus, and flint, further enhanced by bottle aging. This extended maturation intensifies its structure and aromatic complexity while maintaining excellent balance. The grapes originate from the Colli Tortonesi, where the marl soils impart a pronounced minerality to the wine.
Montemarzino, 2023
(Timorasso)
€220
Roagna
A spectacular vintage, expressing aromas of citrus fruits, white berries, and herbs, accompanied by a fresh, mineral tension. The winemaking emphasizes the precision and integrity of the fruit, allowing the varietal identity to shine through. The vineyards are situated on the limestone and marl slopes of the Colli Tortonesi, which are particularly well-suited to the cultivation of Timorasso.
Rosso
Nebbiolo
Perbacco, 2022
€50
Vietti
A fresh and tannic Nebbiolo, characterized by notes of small berries and subtle spices. Careful winemaking ensures an excellent balance between vibrancy and structure. The vineyards are situated on the hills of the Langhe region, amidst calcareous marl and significant temperature variations.
Langhe Nebbiolo, 2022
€59
Sottimano
A lively, floral red wine with notes of small red berries, citrus fruits, and herbs. It is fermented with minimal intervention, preserving the tension and finesse of the fruit. The vineyards are located on the hills of Barbaresco, whose soils are rich in white marl.
Roero Rosso, 2021
€60
Valfaccenda
A lively and mineral Nebbiolo, characterized by notes of pomegranate and delicate spices. Its artisanal production underscores its precision and drinkability. It originates from the Roero region, where sandy soils lend it elegance and lightness.
Langhe Nebbiolo, 2020
€70
Chiara Boschis
An elegant and radiant Nebbiolo with aromas of fresh cherries, violets, and subtle balsamic notes. It ferments spontaneously, maintaining remarkable harmony and purity of flavor. The vineyards are located in the Langhe region on soils rich in marl and clay.
Langhe Rosso, 2019
€90
Roagna
A deep, complex red, characterized by notes of ripe red fruit, spices, and undergrowth. Long aging enhances its structure and aromatic depth. The vineyards lie between Barbaresco and Barolo on historic limestone soils.
Amos, 2015 (500 ml)
€75
Valdisole
A ripe and delicate Nebbiolo with notes of red fruit and subtle spices. Bottle aging has made the wine more harmonious and complex. The vineyards are located in the Roero wine region on sandy limestone soils.
Il sogno, 2016
€150
Travaglini
An elegant and structured Nebbiolo, characterized by notes of ripe red fruit, licorice, and graphite. Its long aging lends it depth without sacrificing freshness and precision. It originates from the volcanic region of Gattinara at the foot of the Alps.
Sol, 2020 (Lombardia)
€95
Barbacan
A fresh and vibrant Nebbiolo from the Alps with aromas of small red berries, mountain herbs, and wet stone. Spontaneous fermentation preserves its authenticity and mineral tension. The terraced vineyards are located in Valtellina on granite soils.
Barolo
Barolo Castiglione, 2018
€85
Vietti
An elegant and balanced Barolo with notes of roses, ripe cherries, and sweet spices. Its long aging gives it structure and finesse without making it heavy. The 2018 vintage is already harmonious and very approachable.
Barolo Castiglione, 2020
€95
Vietti
It is younger and more vibrant than the 2018 vintage, characterized by greater tension and a crisper, more direct fruitiness. Careful winemaking preserves its energy and verticality. It still possesses great aging potential.
Barolo Monvigliero, 2020
€220
Vietti
A fine, fragrant Barolo characterized by notes of red citrus fruits, spices, and dried flowers. Long aging ensures great elegance and aromatic precision. The vineyards of Monvigliero are situated on light, highly fertile marl soils.
Barolo Lazzarito, 2020
€220
Vietti
An intense and structured Barolo with notes of blackberry, graphite, and licorice. The tannin structure is profound yet extremely refined. The Lazzarito cru produces powerful and age-worthy wines.
Barolo Pira, 2016
€260
Roagna
Three vintages, each expressing a distinct personality. The 2016 is the most elegant and complex, with floral and spicy notes and exceptional aging potential. The 2018 is sunnier and more opulent, with ripe fruit aromas and greater immediacy. The 2019 is the most vibrant and dynamic, characterized by freshness, energy, and depth. Three distinct interpretations of Barolo, united by balance and great character.
Barolo Pira, 2017
€280
Barolo Pira, 2019
€300
Barolo Via Nuova, 2020
€140
Chiara Boschis
An elegant and radiant Barolo, characterized by notes of red fruit, violets, and herbs. Fermentation takes place with particular attention to the purity of the fruit and the precision of the tannins. The vineyards are located in various historic Cru sites of the Langhe.
Barolo Prapò, 2018
€120
Ettore Germano
An intense, mineral Barolo with notes of blood orange, graphite, and delicate spices. Long aging preserves tension and depth without sacrificing elegance. The Prapò cru is known for its vertically integrated and long-aging wines.
Barolo Parafada, 2017
€170
Massolino
It is more powerful and concentrated than classic Barolo, displaying notes of dark fruit, spice, and earth. The warm vintage lends it greater richness and tannin structure. Cru Parafada is produced on soils rich in calcareous marl.
Barolo, 2012
€150
Aurelio Settimo
Three vintages that reflect the evolution of Barolo over time. The 2012 is the ripest and most harmonious, with developed notes and perfectly integrated tannins. The 2015 is characterized by richness and generosity, with a warm and enveloping profile. The 2018 is the freshest and leanest, marked by tension, elegance, and great aging potential.
Barolo, 2015
€95
Barolo, 2018
€100
Barolo, 2019
€145
Elio Altare
Er ist straffer und tiefgründiger als der Jahrgang 2018 und zeichnet sich durch eine klarere Struktur und eine große geschmackliche Energie aus. Die aromatische Präzision und die Tanninstruktur lassen auf eine lange Reifung schließen. Er stammt aus historischen Weinbergen der Langhe.
Barolo Tre Tine, 2018
€360
Rinaldi
An elegant and traditional Barolo, characterized by notes of faded roses, spices, and red citrus fruits. Its long aging preserves its clarity and great finesse. The 2018 vintage is harmonious and very approachable today.
Barolo Brunate, 2019
€360
Rinaldi
An elegant and traditional Barolo, characterized by notes of faded roses, spices, and red citrus fruits. Its long aging preserves its clarity and great finesse. The 2018 vintage is harmonious and very approachable today.
Barolo Preda, 2020
€300
Philine Isabelle
A fresh and refined Barolo, characterized by notes of small red berries, roses, and herbs. Gentle winemaking preserves the energy and precision of the fruit. The vines grow on calcareous marl at high altitude.
Barbaresco
Barbaresco Gallina, 2017
€190
Roagna
An elegant and profound Barbaresco with aromas of roses, undergrowth, and delicate spices. The 2017 vintage is characterized by greater richness and ripeness of the fruit. The extended aging preserves precision and mineral tension.
Barbaresco Gallina, 2019
€280
Roagna
It is more vertical and vibrant than the 2017 vintage, characterized by fresher fruit and more pronounced tannins. The 2019 vintage combines energy with great aging potential. The vineyards are situated on the calcareous marl soils of Neive.
Barbaresco Gallina, 2019
€280
Roagna
It is more vertical and vibrant than the 2017 vintage, characterized by fresher fruit and more pronounced tannins. The 2019 vintage combines energy with great aging potential. The vineyards are situated on the calcareous marl soils of Neive.
Barbaresco Pajé, 2016
€230
Roagna
Three vintages of Barbaresco Pajé illustrate the evolution of the Cru over time. The 2016 is the most complex and precise, with great elegance and depth, underscored by notes of citrus, herbs, and graphite, as well as remarkable longevity. The 2017 is more open and sunnier, with ripe fruit aromas and a softer structure, without sacrificing any tension or depth. The 2019 is the most vibrant and refined, with notes of cherry, rose, and subtle spices, combining energy, structure, and great aging potential.
Barbaresco Pajé, 2017
€230
Barbaresco Pajé, 2019
€280
Barbaresco Albesani, 2016
€220
Roagna
An intense and mineral Barbaresco, characterized by notes of blood orange, graphite, and damp earth. Its long aging underscores its depth and verticality. The Albesani cru is known for elegant and highly complex wines.
Barbaresco, 2018
€120
Fabio Gea
Three vintages of Barbaresco Fabio Gea, each showcasing different styles and stages of development. The 2018 is powerful and artisanal, with red fruits, spices, and wild herbs, and a very well-balanced profile. The 2019 is more vertical and precise, with greater structure and a radiant, dynamic fruitiness that is still developing. The 2009 Riserva is the ripest and most complex, with notes of tobacco, leather, and dried citrus fruits, and is currently in a harmonious and profoundly developed phase.
Barbaresco, 2019
€120
Barbaresco Riserva, 2009
€180
Barbaresco Cottà, 2021
€120
Sottimano
A fresh and refined Barbaresco with notes of rose, pomegranate, and subtle spices. Gentle winemaking preserves the energy and precision of the fruit. The Cru Cottà is cultivated on highly suitable calcareous marl soils.
Barbaresco Pajore, 2021
€130
Sottimano
An elegant and floral Barbaresco, characterized by notes of tobacco and spice. It ferments with minimal intervention, preserving its great finesse and verticality. The vineyards are located in the hills of the Treiso appellation.
Barbaresco Basarin, 2018
€110
Sottimano
A more profound and structured Barbaresco with aromas of ripe cherries, earth, and spices. The long aging process lends it additional complexity and a lingering finish. The 2018 vintage is very harmonious and approachable today.
Barbera
Tre Vigne, 2022
€48
Vietti
A fresh and juicy Barbera, characterized by a pleasant acidity typical of this grape variety, with notes of black cherry and red berries. The winemaking process emphasizes its drinkability and the precision of its fruit. The vineyards are located on the Piedmontese hills, whose soils are rich in marl and clay.
Barbera d'Alba Superiore, 2020
€65
Chiara Boschis
An elegant and full-bodied Barbera with notes of ripe red fruit, cocoa, and herbs. The aging process gives it structure without sacrificing freshness. The vineyards are located in the Langhe region, on calcareous marl soils and characterized by significant temperature fluctuations.
Nòtu e l'Albera, 2020 (Barbera, Nebbiolo)
€100
Fabio Gea
A powerful and original red wine characterized by notes of small red berries, spices, and undergrowth. Spontaneous fermentation underscores the authentic character of this cuvée. The vines grow on the hills of Barbaresco in marl-rich soils.
Barbera d'Alba, 2022
€85
Philine Isabelle
A powerful and original red wine characterized by notes of small red berries, spices, and undergrowth. Spontaneous fermentation underscores the authentic character of this cuvée. The vines grow on the hills of Barbaresco in marl-rich soils.
Dolcetto
Dolcetto d'Alba, 2022
€44
Chiara Boschis
A fresh and fragrant Dolcetto, characterized by notes of blackberry, violet, and almond. Gentle winemaking preserves the energy and immediacy of the fruit. The vines grow on the hills of the Langhe region in marl and clay soils.
Dolcetto d'Alba, 2024
€60
Roagna
A fresh and fragrant Dolcetto, characterized by notes of blackberry, violet, and almond. Gentle winemaking preserves the energy and immediacy of the fruit. The vines grow on the hills of the Langhe region in marl and clay soils.
