Barbera has an enormous quality range from insipid to fabulous, which can make choosing one a mine field. Yet, it is...
Giacomo Fenocchio, Barbera d’Alba Superiore (Piedmont, Italy) 2022
Every time I drink Barbera, I thank my friend (and sadly recently deceased) Ed McCarthy. Ed, of course, was known as...
Pio Cesare, Barolo (Piedmont, Italy) 2020
This is a splendid introduction to the style of 2020 Barolos. The wine is drawn from old vines in Pio Cesare’s...
La Spinetta, Langhe DOC (Piedmont, Italy) Nebbiolo 2021
Giuseppe and Lidia Rivetti created a winery in 1977 where they made their mark making single-vineyard Moscato d’Asti...
San Fereolo, Dogliani Superiore (Piedmont, Italy) Dolcetto 2016
Dolcetto has historically been viewed as the fruity, easy-drinking Italian answer to Beaujolais; however, the variety can...
Massolino, Barolo (Piedmont, Italy) Nebbiolo 2019
From a Seralunga family winery with over 125 years of experience in the region, this is a delightful cru, light and...
La Spinetta, Colli Tortonesi DOC (Piedmont, Italy) Timorasso 2021
Timorasso may be an Italian grape variety you have not experienced, but it is definitely worth your attention. This...
Stefano Orcchetti, Roero DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) Nebbiolo 2021
Stefano Orcchetti left the corporate lifestyle to return to Roero and make wine like his grandfather. While his...
Stefano Orcchetti, Langhe DOC (Piedmont, Italy) Nebbiolo 2021
Stefano Orcchetti might just be the newest winemaker in Piedmont, but his up-and-coming style is both classical and...
Luigi Baudana / G.D. Vajra, Barolo (Piedmont, Italy) 2019
The Baudana vineyard is among the most highly regarded in Serralunga d’Alba. With a combination of clay and...
Bava, Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) Ruchè 2022
Ruchè was almost extinct 50 years ago but has seen a resurgence in the Piedmont region, thanks to winemaking...
Grimaldi, Barbaresco (Piedmont, Italy) 2019
I have little experience with this producer, but hope to change that during my next visit to the regions around...