Piedmont: New Releases

Slightly darker in character. More deep fruit here, and then a balsamic note, too. Very different from the Albesani. A wildness here, a hedgerow character, with lots of tannins that build. The fruit character is almost Pinot Noir in character, it’s so elegant. The structure builds on the palate, and it’s incredibly fine on the long finish. Saline and long. Outstanding.

In the Ovello vineyard, top of the hill, west-north facing, which brings freshness. And a small part by the pine tree. Lovely creamy fruit, beautiful perfume, really elegant and finessed. Quite ethereal in character. Really nicely balanced, this, with plenty of acidity on the finish.

Declassified Barbaresco, they only work with certified vineyards. Shorter maceration, for some vineyards, and some is a declassification based on the vintage. Really nice tannins, plenty of focus and energy, there’s real complexity here. This is creamy and nicely balanced. Used to be stainless steel only, from 2018 have enough oak, so it spends 4 months in oak.

Really beautiful perfume. Quite savoury, with a nice hint of reduction. There’s plenty of purity here, with grippy tannins and fine thread of acidity. Lots of dark berries, and there’s a suaveness, or coolness across the palate. A touch austere, but with impressive depth, too.