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WINE ADVOCATE 91 POINTS - "The 2007 Barolo Lecinquevigne is a delicious entry-level Barolo. Sweet red cherries spices and French oak are some of the Read More...
notes that waft from the glass in this supple, silky offering. Sweet hints of tobacco, cedar, candied fruit and crushed flowers linger on the round, silky finish. There is plenty of underlying structure to suggest the wine will drink well for a number of years. This is far from an easygoing entry-level Barolo. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2022."
We are passionate about the intricacies and beauty of Piedmont's greatest red wines, Barolo and Barbaresco, but we also recognize there are not enough high quality wines at the entry level. That's why Damilano's "Lecinquevigne" is a perfect fit. The winery was started in the late 1880s by Guiseppe Borgogno, the great-grandfather of the current generation of Damilanos. The heritage of the Damilano family is deeply connected with the land and they own several top quality vineyards across the Barolo zone--including over half of Barolo's most famous cru, the great Cannubi vineyard. The Damilano's blend across five cru sites from five villages in Barolo to assemble this balanced and beautiful "Lecinquevigne" blend. No, there is no "Cannubi" in the blend here, but serious Barolo enthusiasts will recognize the crus such as "Movigliero" from the village of Verduno and "Ravera" from Novello as serious sites that are often bottled as single-vineyard wines by other producers. The 2001 vintage of "Lecinquevigne" made Wine Spectator's Top 100 list, and Spectator later noted that the 2001 offered "the best quality/price ratio of any Barolo" that year. This lovely new 2007 "Lecinquevigne" is similarly attractive and a great value.
We are passionate about the intricacies and beauty of Piedmont's greatest red wines, Barolo and Barbaresco, but we also recognize there are not enough high quality wines at the entry level. That's why Damilano's "Lecinquevigne" is a perfect fit. The winery was started in the late 1880s by Guiseppe Borgogno, the great-grandfather of the current generation of Damilanos. The heritage of the Damilano family is deeply connected with the land and they own several top quality vineyards across the Barolo zone--including over half of Barolo's most famous cru, the great Cannubi vineyard. The Damilano's blend across five cru sites from five villages in Barolo to assemble this balanced and beautiful "Lecinquevigne" blend. No, there is no "Cannubi" in the blend here, but serious Barolo enthusiasts will recognize the crus such as "Movigliero" from the village of Verduno and "Ravera" from Novello as serious sites that are often bottled as single-vineyard wines by other producers. The 2001 vintage of "Lecinquevigne" made Wine Spectator's Top 100 list, and Spectator later noted that the 2001 offered "the best quality/price ratio of any Barolo" that year. This lovely new 2007 "Lecinquevigne" is similarly attractive and a great value.
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WINE ADVOCATE 97+ POINTS->The 2008 Barolo Gavarini Vigna Chiniera is flat-out great. Sweet roses, spices, mint, flowers and red berries are some of the Read More...
notes that emerge from this profound, utterly moving Barolo. The 2008 possesses dazzling inner perfume, endless layers of bright red fruit and stunning overall balance. Fine, silky tannins frame the extraordinarily elegant finish. This is a fabulous wine from Gianluca Grasso and his family. Chalky notes frame an energetic, brilliant finish sprinkled with shades of the 1989. Anticipated maturity: 2018-2033.
I could feel my heart racing as I tasted Gianluca Grasso’s 2008s. Both 2008 Baroli are drop-dead gorgeous wines that capture the purest essence of hillside Monforte brilliance. The 2008s have begun to shut down since I first tasted them from bottle in November, 2011. The focus, length and sheer pedigree, however, have always been on full display. My advice? Buy the 2008s and forget about them for a good decade-plus. Two decades would be better. These remain some of the most fairly priced, ageworthy wines on the planet. Congratulations to the Grasso family for two monumental wines that embody everything that makes Barolo so magnificent. These are both must-have wines.
I could feel my heart racing as I tasted Gianluca Grasso’s 2008s. Both 2008 Baroli are drop-dead gorgeous wines that capture the purest essence of hillside Monforte brilliance. The 2008s have begun to shut down since I first tasted them from bottle in November, 2011. The focus, length and sheer pedigree, however, have always been on full display. My advice? Buy the 2008s and forget about them for a good decade-plus. Two decades would be better. These remain some of the most fairly priced, ageworthy wines on the planet. Congratulations to the Grasso family for two monumental wines that embody everything that makes Barolo so magnificent. These are both must-have wines.
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ROBERT PARKER 91 POINTS - Sweet floral aromatics emerge from the 2006 Gattinara. This deceptively medium-bodied wine shows good depth in its red fruit, Read More...
but at times comes across as a touch fragile and fleeting. Nevertheless, it is an attractive, representative Gattinara well-suited for drinking over the next few years. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2018.
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WINE SPECTATOR 92 POINTS - "There's a lushness about this red, from its floral- and berry-scented nose to the cherry, strawberry and spice flavors. Read More...
This is beautifully balanced and lingers on the spice-tinged aftertaste. Best from 2012 through 2020.
Roberto Conterno recently purchased a parcel of the Cerretta vineyard in Serralunga. This is the first vintage of Nebbiolo he harvested from the property and he subsequently declassified the wine from Barolo to Nebbiolo. It's an outstanding wine by most standards but the perfectionist Conterno will not call it Barolo until it reaches his standards."
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WINE ADVOCATE 90 POINTS -
"The 2009 Nebbiolo d’Alba is a surprisingly large-scaled wine in this vintage. Sweet red berries, flowers and spices Read More...
burst from the glass in this exciting, racy Nebbiolo. There is plenty of varietal character in the glass, but everything is simply dialed up to a higher level than has often been the case in the past. A generous, sweeping finish rounds things out in style. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2017."
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From Guyot-trained, younger "Nebbiolo da Barolo" vines and some Nebbiolo d'Alba grown on S/SW exposed terrain (calcareous/clayey, with a good concentration of magnesium) at Read More...
360 meters a.s.l., with a density of 1,600 vines per acre.
Can be enjoyed as early as the summer following harvest, thanks to its balance of components, although bottle age naturally endows it with greater roundness and a more velvety texture. Ruby red in color, with garnet hues in time, on the nose it is intense and delicate at the same time, reminiscent of violets and desiccated flowers. On the palate, it is dry, full-bodied, with a pleasing balance of acidity and extract. Outstanding quality and value!!!
Can be enjoyed as early as the summer following harvest, thanks to its balance of components, although bottle age naturally endows it with greater roundness and a more velvety texture. Ruby red in color, with garnet hues in time, on the nose it is intense and delicate at the same time, reminiscent of violets and desiccated flowers. On the palate, it is dry, full-bodied, with a pleasing balance of acidity and extract. Outstanding quality and value!!!
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Tasting
Notes - Intense and ripe berry fruit along with mild and almost sweet tannins give this wine structure, fragrance and longevity. The wine is rich, full-bodied, with Read More...
a hint of gentle toasting.
Winemaking: The grapes are sourced from familyowned vineyards in Diano d'Alba, La Morra and in small proportions even from the classic Barolo area, together with other exclusive vineyards belonging to historical suppliers. Those suppliers have sold their grapes to Pio Cesare for generations and work their vineyards according to Pio Cesare's direction and strict quality control. The wine undergoes temperature-controlled stainless steel fermentation and 12 days of skin contact. It is aged 30 months in French oak, 20 percent in barriques and 80 percent in casks holding 20 to 50 hectoliters each.
Winemaking: The grapes are sourced from familyowned vineyards in Diano d'Alba, La Morra and in small proportions even from the classic Barolo area, together with other exclusive vineyards belonging to historical suppliers. Those suppliers have sold their grapes to Pio Cesare for generations and work their vineyards according to Pio Cesare's direction and strict quality control. The wine undergoes temperature-controlled stainless steel fermentation and 12 days of skin contact. It is aged 30 months in French oak, 20 percent in barriques and 80 percent in casks holding 20 to 50 hectoliters each.
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“Moccagatta” does not occupy the most ideal position but the wines have benefited from the shape of the hill as well as the sheltered location and as such it might be referred to Read More...
as an over achiever. The 2005 is a solid wine especially for those who enjoy the uniqueness of fruit and specific vineyard characters.
WINE ADVOCATE 90 POINTS - "The 2005 Barbaresco Riserva Moccagatta is one of the more compact, linear wines in this vintage. The Moccagatta offers up sensations of bright red fruits, flowers, spices and vanilla in a rather unyielding style. The wine should improve in bottle but the tannins will likely always remain somewhat firm. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2025."
WINE ADVOCATE 90 POINTS - "The 2005 Barbaresco Riserva Moccagatta is one of the more compact, linear wines in this vintage. The Moccagatta offers up sensations of bright red fruits, flowers, spices and vanilla in a rather unyielding style. The wine should improve in bottle but the tannins will likely always remain somewhat firm. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2025."
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“Montefico” is one of the finest vineyards of Barbaresco that benefits from its ideal near-perfect south facing slope. This 2005 is simply outstanding.
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WINE ADVOCATE 93 POINTS - "The 2005 Barbaresco Riserva Montefico is simply beautiful in the way it combines elements of florality and structure, which makes it one of the more complex, multi-faceted wines in 2005. Sweet roses blossom on the palate, followed by succulent ripe raspberries, mint and baking spices. As the wine sits in the glass the layers continue to fill out, revealing a wine of first-class pedigree. This is an exceptional effort from the Produttori! Anticipated maturity: 2015-2030."
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Ovello lies on the eastern side of the town of Barbaresco and is influenced by the nearby Tanaro river. These wines are favored for their fruit-rich, fresh aromas and flavors along Read More...
with moderated tannins. Skilled vineyard work is the key here.
WINE ADVOCATE 92+ POINTS - "The 2005 Barbaresco Riserva Ovello is usually one of the more reticent of the estate’s Riservas, but in 2005 it is especially unyielding. Still firm and tightly wound, the wine possesses notable detail and clarity in its fruit in a focused, compact style. Based on previous experience, I may very well be underestimating this wine, but only time will tell for sure. After several hours the Ovello opened up nicely and my impression is it will develop into a splendid Barbaresco?with time. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2030."
WINE ADVOCATE 92+ POINTS - "The 2005 Barbaresco Riserva Ovello is usually one of the more reticent of the estate’s Riservas, but in 2005 it is especially unyielding. Still firm and tightly wound, the wine possesses notable detail and clarity in its fruit in a focused, compact style. Based on previous experience, I may very well be underestimating this wine, but only time will tell for sure. After several hours the Ovello opened up nicely and my impression is it will develop into a splendid Barbaresco?with time. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2030."
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Although the “Pora” vineyard wines are generally
considered among the more elegant of Produttori’s lineup, this 2005 has a classic austerity in its youth that will definitely soften Read More...
with some cellaring. A very intriguing Barbaresco with lots going on.
WINE ADVOCATE 92+ POINTS - "The 2005 Barbaresco Riserva Pora is wonderfully layered in its dark cherries, spices, menthol, licorice and minerals. The medium-bodied Pora is one of the firmer and more linear Riservas in 2005. Still, it shows exceptional balance in a powerful style that will require a measure of patience. Here, too, the finish is wonderfully elegant. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2025."
WINE ADVOCATE 92+ POINTS - "The 2005 Barbaresco Riserva Pora is wonderfully layered in its dark cherries, spices, menthol, licorice and minerals. The medium-bodied Pora is one of the firmer and more linear Riservas in 2005. Still, it shows exceptional balance in a powerful style that will require a measure of patience. Here, too, the finish is wonderfully elegant. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2025."
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The "Rio Sordo" vineyard wines are among the most elegant of the Produttori stable and the 2005, is probably the most approachable at the moment. For those looking to open a great Read More...
Barbaresco in the near future.
WINE ADVOCATE 92 POINTS - "The 2005 Barbaresco Riserva Rio Sordo jumps from the glass with an exciting array of freshly cut roses, spices and raspberries. The 2005 is an especially dense, rich Rio Sordo endowed with superb depth and great overall balance. Floral notes accompany the wine from start to finish in an irresistible display of the perfume that makes Barbaresco such a sexy wine. In 2005 the Rio Sordo is not to be missed. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2025."
WINE ADVOCATE 92 POINTS - "The 2005 Barbaresco Riserva Rio Sordo jumps from the glass with an exciting array of freshly cut roses, spices and raspberries. The 2005 is an especially dense, rich Rio Sordo endowed with superb depth and great overall balance. Floral notes accompany the wine from start to finish in an irresistible display of the perfume that makes Barbaresco such a sexy wine. In 2005 the Rio Sordo is not to be missed. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2025."
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WINE ADVOCATE 92 POINTS - "The 2009 Nebbiolo d’Alba Valmaggiore is striking. It flows from the glass with sweet red fruits, flowers, spices and herbs Read More...
in a very representative expression of this site. This is a gorgeous, poised Nebbiolo with wonderful mid-palate sweetness and fabulous overall balance. A clean, saline finish gives the wine its focus and proportion on the finish. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2019."
According to Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, Nov/Oct 11: "Moderately saturated medium red. Reserved aromas of crushed redcurrant, cherry, mint and licorice complicated by leather and underbrush. Juicy and intense, with excellent acidity lending freshness and verve to the sweet red fruit flavors. Really spreads out on the back end. This very young nebbiolo is structured to age and may merit an outstanding rating with four or five years in the cellar. This was raised in all used tonneaux 'to privilege the fruit."
According to Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, Nov/Oct 11: "Moderately saturated medium red. Reserved aromas of crushed redcurrant, cherry, mint and licorice complicated by leather and underbrush. Juicy and intense, with excellent acidity lending freshness and verve to the sweet red fruit flavors. Really spreads out on the back end. This very young nebbiolo is structured to age and may merit an outstanding rating with four or five years in the cellar. This was raised in all used tonneaux 'to privilege the fruit."
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