I don’t think Ferdinando Principiano can ever disappoint me. I suppose if the price doubled, that could do it, but meanwhile he gives an elegant, expressive, delicious Barolo at a... read more →
This 25ha property planted to vines and hazelnuts is situated between Langhe and Monferrato: Asti! They were the area's early adapters of organic. This is a wine that seems to... read more →
Oh little dolcetto you sweetie! From the hilly Roero region. Earthy and full of fruit right beneath the surface, it is what you want for an everyday wine and yet... read more →
A wine that hits 15% ABV? I rarely recommend one, but this barbera knocked me out, and not with its alcohol. From vineyards located in the Bussia area of Monforte,... read more →
I had his Barolo once and loved it—but that was years ago in Italy. The wines have not been to the United States until now, but Giulio Viglione has decided... read more →
I met Matteo, one of the partners involved with this extreme project, on the alternative nebbiolo wine tour in 2020. The reclamation of heroic steep vineyards—they look like Roman ruins—was... read more →
Rolfo makes simple and sincere wines, great for crowds and simple dinners at home. The wine was raised in stainless and is super fresh with great concentration. A lovely barbera... read more →
Fabio Gea doesn’t get any more sane as the years go by, but the wines I believe get better and better. My first sip of this was a complete wow.... read more →
Fabrizio Iuli is dedicated to barbera, the grape of his ancestors. He bottles several versions and this is his benchmark. A sturdy barbera for sure, it is raised in cement... read more →
If this wine is an indication, Marta Peloso and her husband Felice Cappa are making wines you need to pay attention to. Their setup is around the town of Alexandria... read more →