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Ahhhhh, Piemontese nebbiolo. What a wonderful grape from a wonderful part of the wine world. Barolo soaks up most of the attention, but there’s so much more to explore. We’ve put together a premium pack with three critically-acclaimed Barolos leading the way, then surrounded them with a supporting cast of a Barbaresco (honestly it should never play second fiddle to anything), a Lange nebbiolo and a Lange Rosso. So take a journey through one of our favourite regions with one of our favourite grapes, one beautiful bottle at a time.
Each pack contains ONE bottle of the following:
Red
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- Nebbiolo
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- Barolo DOCG
- Nebbiolo
- Barolo DOCG
We’ve gone a bit mad for Barolo recently at the ‘Fo. The loyalists keep demanding it so we keep importing it. And we’ve got another shining star right here. Vite Colte’s Essenze Barolo earned a lofty 95 points from James Suckling. Not too shabby! It’s made in a generous style with a nose of violets, vanilla and tobacco. The palate is quite structured, but certainly not shy with cherry, raspberry and even a hint of aged balsamic.
Red
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- Nebbiolo
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- Barolo DOCG
- Nebbiolo
- Barolo DOCG
Last year, we imported the 2016 vintage of this wine, one that was awarded the Best in Show Barolo from the Decanter World Wine Awards. When we found out we could get our hands on the follow-up vintage, we were ecstatic! While the 2016 Barolo’s were quite approachable after only a few years, the 2017’s are shaping up to need a bit more time. This one’s for ageing, mofo’s. Full of drive and tannin in its youth, this will open up beautifully in a couple of years.
Red
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- Nebbiolo
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- Piedmont
- Nebbiolo
- Piedmont
Barbaresco takes its time. If you drink one too young, the tannin just overpowers. But wait almost a decade and the wine really starts to sing. This beauty from Vite Colte has nine years of age, putting it right in that sweet spot. The fruit, expressing strawberry and black cherry, is still bright and lifted. And the pepper, cloves, leather and tea leaf behind it are perfectly in balance. This one’s ready to go, so no need to age it in the cellar (although you certainly could).
Red
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- Nebbiolo
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- Barolo DOCG
- Nebbiolo
- Barolo DOCG
The 2017 vintage was not without its challenges for Barolo. But the top producers were able to craft incredible wines and this comes across so clearly in Ettore Germano’s Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d’Alba. In the glass, the colour is a bright ruby garnet. The nose opens up quickly with strawberry, cherry, pomegranate and rose petals. After the few years it already has had in bottle, hints of leather and tobacco have integrated with the dark fruits evident on the palate. The tannins are fine, readily present and elegant. Ettore Germano is one of the most exciting Italian producers we’ve imported to date. If you are into Barolo, this is certainly a must have.
Red
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- Nebbiolo
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- Piedmont
- Nebbiolo
- Piedmont
Riccinnebbia translates directly as ‘curly fog’ in English. This references the autumnal fog that often curls over the Langhe region during the annual grape harvest. The wine is of course 100% nebbiolo, hand harvested and laid to rest in a variety of oak barrels for periods of 10-16 months depending on the vessel. It’s rather full in body for nebbiolo with a floral nose and delicate red fruits on the palate. The finish is dry but there’s a hint of fruit sweetness (not sugar) that provides lift and makes the wine enjoyable on its own or with gamier meats and charcuterie.
Red
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- Red Blend
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- Piedmont
- Red Blend
- Piedmont
This organic Langhe Rosso from the boutique winery of the Giribaldi family has the typical components of dolcetto, barbera and nebbiolo, but there’s also a surprising touch of pinot noir in the blend. It’s medium-bodied, ruby red in colour and bursting with aromas of cherry, redcurrant and tobacco. On the palate the fruit carries through, but is accompanied by hints of vanilla and licorice undoubtedly drawn from the wine’s generous time in seasoned oak. It’s easy-going enough to enjoy a glass on its own, but the acid structure is plenty apparent for pairing with savoury, meaty dishes. Try it with carne cruda, agnolotti del Plin or brasato. You’ll feel like you’re sitting under the shadow of the Italian Alps.