Barbaglia – Boca 2018 – Boca DOC

Barbaglia – Boca 2018 – Boca DOC

The nose offers notes of dried raspberry, cherry blossoms and small notes of crushed small fruits associated with a touch of crushed purple plum as well as a subtle almost sage hint and fresh tobacco. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers precision, juiciness, an acidulous structure as well as good definition. On the palate…

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Le Piane – Boca 2019 – Boca DOC

Le Piane – Boca 2019 – Boca DOC

The nose is fruity and offers a fine concentration as well as a fine power. It reveals notes of pulpy cherry, wild small red fruits as well as slight hints of violet, a discreet hint almost of sage, aromatic herbs and a very discreet hint of pepper (in the background). The palate is mineral, fresh,…

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Centovigne – Castellengo 2015 – Coste della Sesia Nebbiolo DOC

Centovigne – Castellengo 2015 – Coste della Sesia Nebbiolo DOC

The nose is fruity and offers a certain aromatic delicacy. It reveals notes of cherry blossom, pulpy cherry and small notes of bright red berries associated with a subtle hint of violet and sweet spices. The palate is fruity and offers minerality, an acidulous structure, precision and a certain small tension. On the palate this…

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La Capuccina – Opera 32, 2018 – Colline Novaresi Nebbiolo DOC

La Capuccina – Opera 32, 2018 – Colline Novaresi Nebbiolo DOC

The nose is fruity and offers a small complexity as well as a fine richness. It reveals notes of pulpy cherry, crushed raspberry and small notes of violet, plum blossom associated with touches of roasted small fruits as well as a subtle hint of zan and a very discreet hint of caramelization. The palate is…

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Cantine Cogo – Il Sorno 2019 – Colline Novaresi Nebbiolo DOC

Cantine Cogo – Il Sorno 2019 – Colline Novaresi Nebbiolo DOC

The nose is aromatic and offers fruit, a fine power as well as a fine incisive side. It reveals notes of crushed strawberry, blackberry and small notes of pulpy cherry associated with touches of violet, roasted small fruits and fine hints of vanilla. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, acidity, tension as well as…

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Negro Angelo e figli – Roero Riserva DOCG 2009, Monteu Roero, Santo Stefano Roero, Canale

Negro Angelo e figli – Roero Riserva DOCG 2009, Monteu Roero, Santo Stefano Roero, Canale

The nose shows fine power, finesse and precision of grain. There is a very good balance and richness. There are notes of dried wild strawberries and fresh rose petals and more slightly of fresh prunes combined with fine touches of black pepper and fresh tobacco. The palate has minerality, precision and a well-defined structure. There…

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Malvirà – Roero Riserva DOCG 2009, Canale

Malvirà – Roero Riserva DOCG 2009, Canale

The nose is mineral with freshness and a nice grain. There are notes of dried raspberries and kirsch cherries, as well as delicate nuances of dried violet plum combined with touches of tobacco, bergamot and a discreet hint of iodine and cubeb pepper. The palate is mineral with freshness and juiciness. There is a smoothness…

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Malabaila – Roero Riserva DOCG 2009, Canale

Malabaila  – Roero Riserva DOCG 2009, Canale

(MAGNUM) The nose has a patina and is relatively subtle, even discreet. A discreet hint of black pepper can be perceived in the background. The mineral, fruity palate is a bit tight. There is energy and a good guideline. There are notes of cherry, dried red plum and more slightly blackberry combined with touches of…

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Enrico Serafino – Roero Riserva DOCG 2009, Canale

Enrico Serafino – Roero Riserva DOCG 2009, Canale

The nose is aromatic with a certain elegance, some concentration and power. There are notes of crushed black berries, prunes and, to a lesser extent, cigars, combined with a touch of black pepper. The palate is discreetly sparkling (“perlante”) on the attack, energetic, with dynamism. There are notes of dried cherries, dried plums and, more…

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Marchesi di Barolo – Barolo Riserva DOCG 2007, Barolo

Marchesi di Barolo – Barolo Riserva DOCG 2007, Barolo

(MAGNUM) The nose is spicy, a little closed. There is a hint of black pepper and black tea. It is discreetly tight. The mineral palate has freshness and a certain density. There’s some blackness with notes of fresh leather, mushrooms, fresh truffle and more slightly ripe red berries combined with touches of toast. Good length….

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