Estate History: Braida’s story is linked to that of Rocchetta Tanaro, a small town in the Monferrato area. They were some vineyards owned by Grandfather Giuseppe, who left them to his son Giacomo, and now they are cultivated... Read More
Tasting Notes: Medium bodied with delicious herbal and brambly notes, this wine can satisfy nearly anyone at the table. Aromas of black plums, red licorice, gravel and pomegranate juice give way to hints of bitter chocolate and... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Elvio Cogno Barbera d'Alba Pre-Phylloxera is a very special wine. Sourced from 120+ year old Barbera vines that are not grafted but propagated through cuttings, thus maintaining, over the decades, the original... Read More
Estate History: Among the splendid rolling hills of the Langhe, in the heart of Piedmont, stands the beautiful Fontanafredda estate, which once belonged to King Vittorio Emanuele II who n turn gave it to Rosa Vercellana, a commoner... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Giacomo Borgogno & Figli Barbera d'Alba is an Intense ruby red color in the glass with a persistent vinous fragrance in the nose - almost ethereal - after moderate bottle aging. Dry and with a pleasantly... Read More
Tasting Notes: A suitably intense bouquet of red berries and syrupy fruit with traces of tobacco and cacao. Warm in the mouth, full-bodied, light tannins, a good structure, and long lasting.
Tasting Notes: Black currant, dried plums, Indian tea, blueberry, wet earth and a hint of orange peel on the nose of the La Spinetta Barbera d'Asti Ca' di Pian . Full body with bright acidity and lots of intensity but... Read More
Tasting Notes: The colour is red ruby bright and intense; the vivacity makes it tempting. The olfactory sensations are very delicate including blackberry and plum in the beginning and typically vinous in the end. On the whole... Read More
Estate history: Fausto and Cinzia Cellario are 3rd generation winemakers in the village of Carru on the western outskirts of the Langhe. The family only believes in working with local, indigenous Piemontese grape varieties and... Read More