CA’ DEL BAIO “BARBERESCO” VAL GRANDE’04 - “Guilio Grasso has joined the ranks of Barbaresco. Matures in large botti, it lays out the purest of exemplary fruit followed by a palate that is assertive, lean, austere and built for the ages. Utterly tempting, admirably distinctive Barbaresco destined for significant evolution.”…139.99
DELTETTO ROERO BRAJA RISERVA’07
“Cherry on the nose and on the palate with additional notes of licorice and earth. Balanced.”……………….41.99
FIORENZO NADA BARBARESCO ROMBONE TREISO’06 - “Elegant and sophisticated with perfectly balanced fruit, extrxt and acidity on a very clean, powerful, and long-lingering palate.a relentless density.”…99.99
FONTAFREDDA BAROLO SERRALUNGA D’ALBA’03 – CELLAR AGED SELECTION - “There’s lots of strawberry and blackberry aromas. Full-bodied, with soft tannins and good fruit. Slightly one-dimensional and forward, but delicious already.”…89.99
GIOVANI ROGGERO “RISEVRA” BAROLO’05 - “Very elegant, with terroir driven flavors and aromas of red licorice, dried black fruits and hints of truffle. Gorgeous expression of the La Morra landscape.”………85.99
ODDERO “VIGNA RIONDA” BAROLO’04 - “This wine is up to snuff with its austerity and powerful tannicity with a combination of cinchona bark, brine and underbrush.”………140.99
ODDERO BAROLO’06 - “Reticent, with a cloak of tannins descending upon the cherry, tar and menthol flavors. This is fresh and elegant, featuring everything in the right proportion, but just needs time to integrate and soften. There’s a long, licorice-tinged finish.”………70.99
PAOLO CONTERNO GINESTRA “RESERVE” BAROLO’04 - “Boasting plum, leather, licorice and spice flavors, this medium-weight red has plenty of grip. Ripe and dense, delivering refined tannins and a long mineral finish.”………140.99
PAOLO CONTERNO BAROLO GINESTRA MONTEFORTE’05…99.99
PAOLO CONTERNO GINESTRA BAROLO’06 - “Generous, pervasive nose of dried roses and cinchona against a delicate background of oak, and a potent, balanced palate with still-prominent tannins and an austere finish.”………110.99
PAOLO CONTERNO “RIVA DEL BRIC” BAROLO’06 - “Fine harmony and finesse mark this floral, cherry and licorice-flavored red. This is firm, tight, yet shows excellent potential for the future. Hint of menthol and especially mineral, push the finish.”……110.99
PIO CESARE BARBERA D’ALBA FIDES’01 – CELLAR AGED SELECTION - “A pretty wine with lots of red licorice, tobacco and cedar character. Full-bodied, yet elegant and refined. Lovely length.”…72.99
PIO CESARE BARBERA D’ALBA FIDES’04 - “Slightly subdued nose, but good amount of berry, vanilla and toasty oak character on the palate. Medium-bodied, with good fruit and a medium finish.”…75.99
PIO CESARE BAROLO’03 - “Has fabulous blackberry and mineral, with hints of toasty oak. Full-bodied, with chewy tannins and a long, long finish. Very concentrated, yet racy and structured. Resembles the 2000.”…109.99
PIO CESARE BAROLO ORNATO’93 – CELLAR AGED SELECTION - “Impressive. This inky black, thick, ripe, rich and supple Barolo is balanced and appealing from start to finish. Full-bodied, it delivers spice and oak-scented aromas (mocha, coffee and grilled meat) plus good acidity and firm tannins that coat the palate on the chewy finish.”…249.99
PIO CESARE BAROLO ORNATO’96 – CELLAR AGED SELECTION - “Fabulous aromas of plum, flowers and light meat. Full-bodied, with round, lightly chewy tannins and a long, long finish. Concentrated and exotic. Still needs time.–1996 Piedmont retrospective.”…219.99
PIO CESARE BAROLO ORNATO’01 – CELLAR AGED SELECTION - “Aromas of blackberries, licorice and berries follow through to a full-bodied palate, with lots of delicious plum fruit and toasted oak. Lovely finish. Very young. Very refined.”…187.99
PODERI ELIA BARBARESCO “SERRACAPELLI” NEIVE ‘00 – CELLAR AGED SELECTIO - “Wonderful aromas of flowers and ripe fruit that turns to undertones of Indian spices. Full-bodied, with chewy yet round tannins and a long exotic fruit aftertaste. Hard not to drink the whole thing. Wonderful. New winery for me.”…105.99
SAN BAGIO BAROLO’98 – CELLAR AGED SELECTION…152.99
SAN BIAGIO “BARBERESCO” MONTERSINO’04 - “Fragrant, perfumed aromas of cherry, red berry and cedar. Similar flavors replicate the nose with added nuances of dried tobacco, dust and mocha. Seamless finish bespeaks the wines superb balance.”…125.99
SAN BIAGIO “BARBERESCO” MONTERSINO’05 - “Moderate tannins cover a lean and tight framework. The nose reveals leather, dried roses and Asian spices. On the palate, the wine shows its pedigree with finely balanced flavours of Asian spices and dried berries.”…131.99
SAN BIAGIO “PRIA CAPALOT”’05 - “Sweet plum and berry aromas follow through to a medium body, with fine tannins and a fruity finish. Balanced and delicious already.”……85.99
SAN BAGIO LANGHE ROSSO “JANIN” CABERNET SAUVIGNON’06 - “Made from 100% cabernet sauvignon grapes grown in soil previously used to grow Nebbiolo for Barolo. This is the ONLY cab in the world grown in this type of soil! Dark, rich, and brooding with characteristics that scream Piemontese.”…85.99
SAN BIAGIO “SORANO”’06 - “Gorgeous expression of the terroir in Serralunga D’Alba. Rounded sweet tannins with licorice and black fruits dominating the palate. However, with some patience, the structural volume will reveal itself and when that happens, be ready to strap on your seatbelt and prepare yourself for a rollercoaster plunge into a sea of pure decadence.”………85.99