Cascina Giambolino 2021 – Derthona

Cascina Giambolino 2021 – Derthona

The nose expresses pronounced aromas with perceptible hints of torrefaction (toast, toasted hazelnut), as well as hints of vanilla, caramel, candied lemon and orange jam. The palate expresses the freshness of citrus (lemon, grapefruit), cut herbs and dried aromatic herbs. The finish is long, juicy and sapid, with expressive notes of fresh crunchy stone fruits,…

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Cascina Gentile 2021 – Derthona

Cascina Gentile 2021 – Derthona

The nose is aromatic and expresses notes of lemon cream, pineapple in syrup, bitter orange marmalade, orange blossom and lemon. On the palate, the wine is fresh and lean, with a medium body, good bitterness of grapefruit and bitter orange lam, as well as a subtle hint of bergamot and vanilla. Long finish, that offers…

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Cantina Volpi 2021 – Colli Tortonesi DOC Timorasso

Cantina Volpi 2021 – Colli Tortonesi DOC Timorasso

The nose is aromatic and finely sweet. It expresses subtle notes of vanilla, caramel, as well as notes of aging in lees and malolactic fermentation (brioche, butter, apricot yogurt), floral hints (orange blossom), a touch of pineapple and green pear. On the palate, the wine expresses more citrucy notes, than on the nose: there are…

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Cantina Sociale di Tortona 2021 – Derthona

Cantina Sociale di Tortona 2021 – Derthona

The nose is aromatic and floral. It expresses notes of apricot blossom, orange blossom, acacia, as well as bitter orange, lime juice and orange peel. The palate is less rich, than the nose, leaner and more citrucy. It expresses the flavours of bitter orange, grapefruit, fresh ripe pineapple, and crunchy apricot. The finish offers high…

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Azienda Agricola Canevaro Luca 2021 – Derthona

Azienda Agricola Canevaro Luca 2021 – Derthona

The nose is quite aromatic and expresses aromas of candied orange peel, fresh orange zest, grapefruit, acacia honey, as well as orange blossom and apple blossom. The palate is expressive, with a perceptible good bitterness of bitter orange and bitter almond and grapefruit. It offers also notes of lemon zest and dried herbs. The finish…

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Azienda Agricola Boveri Luigi Michele 2021 – Derthona

Azienda Agricola Boveri Luigi Michele 2021 – Derthona

The nose is aromatic, zesty, citrusy and expresses notes of lemon juice, grapefruit as well as more soft hints of white peach, crunchy apricot and white flowers. The palate has an oily and round texture, but fresh and mouthwatering acidity. It expresse the flavours of herbs, fresh pineapple (especially on the finish), as well as…

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Castaldi Francesca 2018 – Fara DOC

Castaldi Francesca 2018 – Fara DOC

(70% Nebbiolo 30% Vespolina) The nose is aromatic and spicy. It reveals notes of bay laurel, blackcurrant and small notes of pepper associated with fine touches of pulpy small red fruits as well as a subtle hint of aromatic herbs. The palate is fruity and offers minerality, an acidulous structure, a certain slight tension, precision…

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La Cantina di Tappia – Prunent 2019– Valli Ossolane Nebbiolo Superiore DOC

La Cantina di Tappia – Prunent 2019– Valli Ossolane Nebbiolo Superiore DOC

The nose offers a certain harmony, a fine spicy side as well as a fine and relatively powerful grain. It reveals notes of morello cherry, blackberry and small notes of quite ripe small wild fruits associated with fine hints of pepper and spices. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers juiciness, an acidulous frame, minerality,…

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Cantine Garrone – Prunent Diecibrente 2019– Valli Ossolane Nebbiolo Superiore DOC

Cantine Garrone – Prunent Diecibrente 2019– Valli Ossolane Nebbiolo Superiore DOC

The nose is a bit discreet and offers a discreet powdery side. The wine needs to be decanted. It reveals notes of pulpy cherry, fresh wild strawberry and small notes of crunchy plum associated with fine hints of spices, local grove and fresh pepper. The palate is fruity, acidulous and offers a beautiful brightness of…

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Cà da l’Era – Prunent 2020 – Valli Ossolane Nebbiolo Superiore DOC

Cà da l’Era – Prunent 2020 – Valli Ossolane Nebbiolo Superiore DOC

The nose is spicy and slightly peppery. It reveals notes of lily/pistil and small notes of fresh Sichuan pepper associated with touches of small wild red berries as well as a discreet hint of grove. The palate is fruity and offers minerality, freshness, sapidity, an iodized side as well as a beautiful electric acidity. On…

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