Barale Fratelli Monrobiolo di Bussia Barolo 2019
From the single Monrobiolo vineyard in the Barolo commune comes this seductive, autumnal-red wine that is the epitome of the more mysterious nature of Nebbiolo.
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From the single Monrobiolo vineyard in the Barolo commune comes this seductive, autumnal-red wine that is the epitome of the more mysterious nature of Nebbiolo.
Three vineyards in the Barolo district come into play here, the style opulent, with ripe crimson fruits flourishing in the nose yet once tasted these
A masterclass in the Nebbiolo grape, here specifically from the Serraboella vineyard in the Neive commune. The nose indicates background orange fruit and orchard florals,
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From The Lane’s estate vineyard east of the Hahndorf township in the central Adelaide Hills, a mix of blocks, aspects and clones provide for a
Out of a north-facing, single block east of the Hahndorf township, this wine deftly carves a path between richness and depth while sticking to its
Sourced from The Lane estate vineyard east of Hahndorf, a range of blocks and clones, whole berries co-fermented with a dash of Viognier. The styling
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A deal of mystery surrounds this vineyard, and there’s only a tiny volume that comes into the Sordo family’s hands. What results is absolutely magical,
It’s thought this wine contains fruit from eight to ten of Sordo’s crus, including the Grand Cru Villero and Monprivato which weren’t bottled individually until
From the Commune of Monforte d’Alba, and unsurprisingly the fragrant notes have the sense of purple flowers with a woodiness, maybe even some minted feels.
Another of the more esteemed Sordo trio from the Castiglione Falletto commune, this tells us so much about the individuality of each of the vineyards.
From one of the most revered vineyards in the commune Castiglione Falletto, this is so captivating from the start; the first essential sentence in what
As expected from this vineyard within the commune of Castiglione Falletto, this is a darker and richer variation on the Nebbiolo varietal theme, floral but
A wine made specifically for esteemed Barolo expert and importer David Ridge, designed essentially as an everyday style and hitting above the mark in all
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