Well, here is a surprise. I have tasted several Barolo from Cordero di Montezemolo before, and found them to be good rather than exceptional. A chance opportunity to taste the 2016s revealed a quality level I had never associated with this estate, and yet, according to reviews, the quality of their wines has been stepping up over the last five y...
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I am really pleased to have accessed an allocation from a new Barolo estate, and even more so to have won that allocation in the highly impressive 2016 vintage, which is shaping up to be one of the all-time greats for the region.
Poderi Oddero is an historic Barolo property, with roots going back to the end of the 18th century...
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An estate requiring almost no introduction, Vietti has for a number of years sat firmly in the upper echelons of Barolo producers. Producing some of the finest wines of the region, it is famed for its stand-out, single vineyard Barolo; namely Rocche, Ravera, Brunate, Lazzarito, and Villero Riserva. However, often overlooked in the Vietti stable ...
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It still amazes me that certain estates in Barolo deliver great quality, have been well-reviewed by major critics and yet remain stubbornly under the radar. The one major upside of this circumstance is just how keen their release prices remain, even in a stellar vintage such as 2016.
I have been visiting Renato Corino in La Mo...
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These two Champagnes invariably sell out in record time. Since we first introduced them, they have developed an incredibly strong following with our clients on account of their outstanding quality and value. So, if you are yet to try the Champagnes of de Sousa, I would urge you to take up this offer of NV ‘3A’, Grand Cru Extr...
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This is going to be the first of a number of offers focusing on the 2016 vintage in Barolo. I would advise anyone who is interested in great Nebbiolo to ensure they do not miss out; 2016 has truly great potential.
I always enjoy reading Walter Speller’s vintage commentaries on jancisrobinson.com – his views are oft...
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