Piedmont | Wine region
Piedmont, the region at the 'foot of the mountains'. From the Alpine arc of the French-Italian border, the valleys fan out to the plains of Novara and Vercelli. To the south, the plain borders on the lovely hilly areas of the Monferrato and the Langhe, the only trains of the Apennine range towards the Po Valley, with tertiary soils and deep limestone cores over which strong layers of marl, sand or conglomerate have been superimposed. Despite the settlement of world-famous industries around the provincial capital of Turin, the Piedmontese have remained peasant in their basic attitude. This is also evident in the cuisine. The dishes are hearty, with lots of roast meat on the table. The culinary highlight of the year are the white truffles from Alba, which are searched for in autumn until the first snow and which are finely leafed over taglierini with butter or risotto.
Piedmont is traditionally the illustrious home of great red wines and has vineyards that have been cultivated since Roman times (read about it in Caesar and Pliny). Viticulture is mainly based on indigenous varieties that have been cultivated for centuries and have adapted to the soils of the region. The king grape here is Nebbiolo, the mother of the most famous Piedmontese wines: Barolo, Barbaresco, Gattinara, Ghemme. These DOCG wines and many others with DOC designation are marked by the character of this vine. The most common grape variety, on the other hand, is the Barbera grape, which in recent years has experienced a fabulous boom with new vinification techniques, producing such famous wines as Bricco dell'Uccellone. Among the white varieties, Moscato and Cortese dominate. Asti Spumante, with its fine, characteristic sweetness, is also the most widespread wine of the region. Like it, Gavi, made from the Cortese grape, has the DOCG label. Besides these, the authochtonous varieties Arneis and Favorita are also important, the former already quite well known also in Germany and for the latter some winegrowers have recently made a stand. - Gerardo
"Once again, Piedmontese wines have gained a bit in quality, in all production areas. The Langhe, as dynamic as ever, offers a number of novelties; Monferrato exploits the full range of its potential; Roero, for its part, is not only a land of beauty, but a wine land with enormous potential; and finally, Northern Piedmont, where winemakers seem to have hit a lucky streak at the moment." - Slow Wine
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Rabajà · Barbaresco Riserva DOCG 2019Produttori del Barbaresco, Piedmont
Barbaresco Riserva Rabajà draws its incomparable depth and complexity from the calcareous and clayey soils of this famous single vineyard. The nose combines aromas of ripe dark berries with delicate spice notes and a hint of tobacco, lending the bouquet elegance and...
€ 65,00 = 86,67 €/L
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Vigna Bricco Sarmassa · Barolo Riserva DOCG 2017Giacomo Brezza & Figli, Piedmont
The Barolo Riserva Vigna Bricco Sarmassa is a true masterpiece that impressively embodies the excellence of the Piedmontese wine tradition. Coming from the renowned Bricco Sarmassa vineyard, it has a deep ruby red color with garnet reflections in the glass. The bouquet is complex and multi-layered: ripe red fruit, black cherries and dried plums combine with notes of tobacco, leather and fine herbs to create an impressive olfactory...
€ 69,95 = 93,27 €/L
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Rocche dell' Annunziata Barolo DOCG 2018Renato Corino, Piedmont
Barolo of strong tension, yet classically proportioned - the substantial tannins remain balanced by alcohol as well as the firm but at the same time fine fabric. The aromatics are reminiscent of tobacco, raspberry and coffee flavors....
€ 69,95 = 93,27 €/L
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Vanotu · Barbaresco DOCG 2021Pelissero, Piedmont
Barbaresco Vanotu presents itself in the glass with a dense ruby red colour, which already signals its substantial structure and potential for ageing. On the nose, the wine unfolds a complex bouquet in which ripe dark fruits such as cherries and blackberries meet violets, dried herbs and a fine spiciness, accompanied by subtle hints of cinnamon, liquorice and stone, which lend it depth and elegance. On the palate, Vanotu is powerful yet controlled, carried by ripe, velvety tannins and an animating...
€ 69,95 = 93,27 €/L
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Vallegrande · Barbaresco Riserva DOCG 2018Ca' del Baio, Piedmont
The Barbaresco Vallegrande Riserva is an outstanding expression of the traditional art of winemaking and embodies the philosophy of Ca' del Baio in its purest form. The grapes come from the vineyards directly around the estate and, as in the past, the wine is aged exclusively in large wooden barrels. This classic vinification preserves the elegance of Nebbiolo and gives the wine a balanced structure without dominating its power. It has a deep garnet red color in the glass, while the bouquet reveals complex...
€ 80,00 = 106,67 €/L
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Asili · Barbaresco Riserva DOCG 2018Ca' del Baio, Piedmont
The Barbaresco Riserva Asili is the flagship of Ca' del Baio and combines everything that makes the legendary Asili vineyard so special. Only vinified in outstanding vintages, this wine comes from the estate's oldest vines and is given its extraordinary depth and complexity through extended ageing. It impresses in the glass with its brilliant garnet red color and orange reflections. The bouquet is intense and multi-layered: aromas of sour cherries, floral notes of violets and spicy hints of black pepper,...
€ 90,00 = 120,00 €/L
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Barolo Cannubi MAGNUM DOCG 2017 (Bio)Giacomo Brezza & Figli, Piedmont
One magnum bottle Barolo Cannubi:
€ 95,00 = 63,33 €/L
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Bauda · Nizza Riserva MAGNUM DOCG 2018 (1er Holzkiste)Tenuta Olim Bauda, Piedmont
A magnum bottle of Nizza Riserva Bauda in a high-quality original wooden box:
€ 95,00 = 63,33 €/L
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Barolo DOCG 2017 (3er Holzkiste) (Bio)Giacomo Brezza & Figli, Piedmont
Three bottles of Barolo from Brezza in an original wooden box with hinged lid:
€ 110,00 = 48,89 €/L
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Vallegrande · Barbaresco Riserva DOCG 2018 (3er Holzkiste)Ca' del Baio, Piedmont
Three bottles of Barbaresco Vallegrande Riserva in a high quality original wooden box with hinged lid:
€ 245,00 = 108,89 €/L
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Asili · Barbaresco Riserva DOCG 2018 (3er Holzkiste)Ca' del Baio, Piedmont
Three bottles of Barbaresco Asili Riserva in a high quality original wooden box with hinged lid:
€ 275,00 = 122,22 €/L
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Bauda · Nizza Riserva DOCG 2019 (6er Holzkiste)Tenuta Olim Bauda, Piedmont
Six bottles of Bauda Nizza Riserva in a high-quality original wooden box:
€ 280,00 = 62,22 €/L
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