{"title":"Nebbiolo Wines","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore Nebbiolo through varietal bottlings and blends that include the grape. This collection brings together wines identified as Nebbiolo in their product details or grape composition, including bottles using the name Chiavennasca.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA wine’s place in this collection does not mean it is made from 100% Nebbiolo. Check the Grapes \u0026amp; winemaking section for the recorded blend and percentages, along with the vintage and aging details. Continue exploring by grape with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sangiovese-wines\"\u003eSangiovese Wines\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pinot-noir\"\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/oak-aged-wines\"\u003eOak-Aged Wines\u003c\/a\u003e to compare maturation choices.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"valfaccenda-vindabeive-rosso-piedmont-2014-1-liter","title":"Valfaccenda Vindabeive Nebbiolo Rosso Piedmont 2014 1 Liter","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eValfaccenda Vindabeive Nebbiolo Rosso Piedmont 2014 1 Liter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVindabeive is a light and carefree wine, with an overwhelming drink that ages for a few months in steel. It is clear and bright ruby ​​red in color. Alnaso the bouquet lets you perceive rich nuances that refer first to cherries, strawberries and ripe red fruit in general, and then recall the tertiary of china and undergrowth. The tasting is fresh and balanced, with tannins well present but still perfectly integrated into the texture. The finish is persistent and slightly mineral.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Italy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32866948513924,"sku":"210000012341","price":37.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0350\/4717\/8372\/products\/buy-wine-red-valfaccenda-vindabeive-nebbiolo-rosso-piedmont-2014-1-liter-online-29244405448872.jpg?v=1657314190"},{"product_id":"gaja-sito-moresco-2016","title":"Gaja Sito Moresco Langhe 2021 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGaja Sito Moresco Langhe 2021 750ml\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine gets volume in the palate with remarkable fruit concentration sustained by silky, ripe tannins. Dried sweet flowers, chestnut honey on the nose. Notes of pomegranate and blueberry along with fresh savory aromas lead to a lingering finish with good minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGaja Sito Moresco Rosso Langhe is made from 35% Nebbiolo, 25% Merlot, 25% Barbera, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSito Moresco is named for the family who farmed this 25-acre estate in Barbaresco before its purchase by the Gaja family, a nod to the people and traditions that preceded it. It means literally the Moresco site, after the family name of Giovannini Moresco. GAJA created this red blend to deliver greater approachability in its youth. Sito Moresco is made from vineyards located in the villages of Treiso and Barbaresco (in the Barbaresco appellation) and fruit from Serralunga d’Alba (in the Barolo appellation). Pheasants are featured on Sito Moresco's label to commemorate the beautiful birds that inhabit the forests adjacent to GAJA's vineyards. Concentration of fruit, structure and acidity are the highlights of the vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaja","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32870201327748,"sku":"210000008226","price":74.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0350\/4717\/8372\/files\/210000008226.jpg?v=1729708473"},{"product_id":"villa-spinosa-amarone-anteprima-2008","title":"Villa Spinosa Amarone Anteprima 2008","description":null,"brand":"Italy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32870401114244,"sku":"210000007834","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"gaja-sperss-1997","title":"Gaja Sperss 1997","description":null,"brand":"Gaja","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32872292548740,"sku":"210000005895","price":729.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0350\/4717\/8372\/products\/buy-wine-red-gaja-sperss-1997-online-28720317235368.jpg?v=1657319525"},{"product_id":"prunotto-bric-turot-barbaresco-2006","title":"Prunotto Bric Turot Barbaresco 2006","description":null,"brand":"Prunotto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32873800335492,"sku":"210000003871","price":56.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"vajra-barolo-albe","title":"G.D. Vajra Barolo Albe 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eG.D. Vajra Barolo Albe 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e#9 Wine Spectator Top 100 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis effusive red displays cherry, raspberry, rose, iron, juniper and hay flavors, underscored by vibrant acidity. Harmonious and supple in texture, with a long aftertaste of red fruit, mineral and floral elements. Best from 2028 through 2049. 7,000 cases made, 3,500 cases imported.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLovely Nebbiolo aromas of rose, violet, red berry and botanical herb shape the fragrant nose. Smooth and savory, the elegant palate features juicy red cherry, crushed raspberry and cake spice alongside polished tannins. Fresh acidity keeps it balanced. It's already drinking beautifully but also promises years of pleasure. Enjoy through 2030.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine consistently delivers one of the greatest values to be found in Italian wine. The G.D. Vajra 2018 Barolo Albe has all its cards in play as an immediately enjoyable and extremely food-friendly Nebbiolo. This really is the top of the category in that sense. With straightforward winemaking (fermentation is in steel and aging in large Slavonian oak casks), the wine offers bold cherry, wild plum and plenty of fragrant blue flower and violet. This vintage has the added benefit of softly textured richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAromas of ripe raspberries and dark spice follow through to a medium-to full-bodied palate, with some fine, fruit and spice-coated tannin and a medium finish that firms up at the end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA taut, sinewy red, this keeps cherry, strawberry, floral and underbrush flavors under a wrap of tannins for now. Overall, the components are well-proportioned, and this ends with complexity, harmony and length. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"G.D. 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As well as being one of the very finest and best-known producers in Barbaresco, it is also regarded as one of the greatest wine cooperatives in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Produttori del Barbaresco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37001285730472,"sku":"210000016818","price":49.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0350\/4717\/8372\/files\/210000016818.jpg?v=1750118795"},{"product_id":"sandrone-barolo-le-vigne-2015","title":"Sandrone Barolo Le Vigne 2015","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSandrone Barolo Le Vigne 2015\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose of the Le Vigne is currently restrained but shows excellent raspberry and red fruits with licorice, augmented by a delicate mineral component. In the mouth it is still quite structured but has a warm, inviting mid palate characterized by ripe red and black fruits and notes of black pepper, licorice and dried herbs. The tannins are surprisingly well-integrated, and the wine feels broad and vast in the mouth - there is much untapped potential that requires only a bit a patience. The finish is long and mineral, with cherry notes brightened by the balanced acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tight and focused Le Vigne with strawberry, orange-peel and floral aromas and hints of hazelnuts. Not giving it all now. Full-bodied, very intense and focused. Extremely long and polished, tannic finish. Drink from 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRipe black-skinned berry, pipe tobacco, ground clove and star anise lead the way on this full-bodied red. The smooth, tightly knit palate offers succulent black cherry, cranberry compote, coconut and espresso alongside firm, fine-grained tannins. A licorice note graces the finish. Drink 2022–2030.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLuciano Sandrone expected this would be a beautiful year for Nebbiolo, with fruit showing the qualities of an important wine all throughout the growing season and right up to harvest. And yes, the 2015 Barolo le Vigne did turn out to be a great vintage, with a full aromatic array of perfumed rose, lavender and violet. For all of its generosity and expressiveness, with just a beautiful bouquet that sings out a seductive mezzo-soprano aria, be forewarned that in the mouth this is followed by rigidity and nervousness. That explosive bouquet might mislead you into thinking this is a rather evolved wine, but you certainly feel its youth on the palate. To be frank, this was an easy year to make wine, and it's not a big surprise that this edition of le Vigne turned out to be as classic and as good as it is. It should get even better with time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasted at the estate alongside the 2021, the 2015 Barolo Le Vigne boasts a reflective red color and is an introspective, deep vintage with notes of ripe cherries, polished leather, sweet tobacco, and stony earth. It offers relatively full-bodied richness on the palate, with a refined and broad-shouldered feel, and a mouthwatering, dark mineral note on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistinctive aromas of freshly mowed hay, blood orange and cherry mark this supple, elegant and vibrant Barolo. Tightens up on the finish, but chalk that up to youthful exuberance. Stretches out nicely on the finish. Best from 2023 through 2042.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sandrone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37034348544168,"sku":"210000016875","price":149.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0350\/4717\/8372\/products\/buy-wine-red-sandrone-barolo-le-vigne-2015-online-28206238695592.jpg?v=1657334477"},{"product_id":"monfortino-barolo-1998","title":"Giacomo Conterno Barolo Monfortino Riserva 1998 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGiacomo Conterno Barolo Monfortino Riserva 1998 750ml\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 1998 Barolo Riserva Monfortino is a monumental effort. A deep dark red, it opens with a huge nose of licorice, roses and cocoa, then flows onto the palate with masses of sweet, concentrated dark fruit that go on forever. Notes of mineral and leather gradually develop in the glass, adding further complexity as this great wine begins to reveal its expansive and profound personality. The 1998 is unusually open right now. As was the case with the 1997 at this stage, it should offer a brief drinking window over the next 6 months or so before shutting down for what is likely to be an extended period prior to awakening in the glorious prime of its life. 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In this tasting, the Ronchi impresses with its stature, aromatic presence and textural intensity. Dark red cherry, red plum, cinnamon, rose petal and dried flowers emerge with a bit of coaxing, but the Ronchi is one of the least giving wines in the range today. I would cellar it for at least a few years. It is another wine where elegance and power meld together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFloral aromas of rose and violet align with Morello cherry and aromatic herb on this fragrant red. Precise and savory, the palate is still youthfully tense, delivering red cherry, pomegranate and licorice alongside tightly wound, fine-grained tannins and bright acidity. Give it time to fully develop. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Albino Rocca 2019 Barbaresco Ronchi is concise and tight with precise aromas of blackcurrant, aniseed, crushed stone and blue flower. Ronchi fruit often shows this more angular and linear quality, and these traits come through with special sharpness in this vintage. Additionally, there is an earthy, crushed limestone quality that also seems specific to this expression. The tannins are hard and firm, setting this wine up for a longer drinking window. Production is 8,200 bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2019 Barbaresco (Red Label) is more floral with rose petal, cherry candy, and cinnamon. It is medium bodied but has more of an arch through the mid-palate and has a light gamey note. Fairly long, with ripe, good tannin structure, it is approachable and showing well. Best After 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRound and fruity, featuring cherry, raspberry, earth, tar and white pepper aromas and flavors. Reveals a floral hint, too, as this plays out with grace and finesse. Well-structured and silky.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ronchi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39432162836648,"sku":"210000018207","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0350\/4717\/8372\/files\/210000018207.jpg?v=1732662872"},{"product_id":"arpepe-rosso-di-valtellina-2016","title":"Arpepe Rosso di Valtellina 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArpepe Rosso di Valtellina 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1984, Arturo Pelizzatti Perego, rich with experience from his father’s and grandfather’s wine estate, gave birth to Arpepe, with the objective of developing to its full potential the unique growing area that is the Valtellina.  Embodying all the pride and tenacity required for such an undertaking, he started off by producing a long-aged Nebbiolo, following the dictates of the centuries-old local tradition. Today, Isabella, Emanuele and Guido continue the work of their father, with the invaluable assistance of carefully selected, state-of-the-art technology and a passionate and youthful team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValtellina is a glacier-carved valley set in the Alpi Retiche and Orobie, extending 120 km from the Stelvio Pass to the Como Lake. The south-facing terraced vineyards are set into the Alpine slope like some precious jewel, and they are warmed by the sun from dawn to sunset, tempered by the cool winds from the north. The dry-stone rock walls hold in the nutrient-poor soils composed of flaked metamorphic rock; here, since pre-Roman times, the roots of the Nebbiolo delle Alpi have found nourishment for developing a rich genetic diversity that has no peer. Today, at harvest, the clusters are carried on the pickers’ shoulders in small baskets to the cellar, hewn into the mountain, where the juice is fermented in acacia, chestnut, and oak large barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRosso di Valtellina is the most faithful expression of each growing year, reflecting their characteristics year after year. There could be, therefore, pronounced differences from one vintage to the other, but it remains nonetheless a wine intimately bound to its own corner of its land. The Valtellina Superiore grapes are harvested at 350-400 metres’ elevation, the ideal conditions for growing a crisp, fruit-rich wine. After fermentation, the wine matures 6-12 months in large barrels to ensure the easy drinkability of a wine that will be enjoyed on a daily basis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arpepe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40239551873192,"sku":"210000019189","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0350\/4717\/8372\/files\/ArpepeRossodiValtellina2022.jpg?v=1747322598"},{"product_id":"aldo-conterno-nebbiolo-il-favot-2018","title":"Aldo Conterno Langhe Nebbiolo Il Favot 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAldo Conterno Nebbiolo Il Favot 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/us.merchantos.com\/?name=item.views.item\u0026amp;form_name=view\u0026amp;id=17660\u0026amp;tab=ecommerce#Hide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eThe grapes used to make “ Il Favot” come from vineyards that have undergone periodical implantations, and so have a maximum age of 15 years. The skin contact is limited to 6-8 days so as to extract a few tannins and more color from the skins themselves, with the result of getting a well-colored wine with remarkable softness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 WineCritic.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenuine, clear and captivating, it shows notes of wild strawberries, flowering geraniums, lemon peel, wisteria and wild thyme. A lot of freshness in the background dominates the scene with nuances of cherries and lemon. Medium body, soft tannins and a savory and slender finish with great gustatory honesty. Terse and precise, slightly thinner than previous years. From the company's youngest vineyards which will one day make up the company's Crus.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aldo Conterno","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40607283773608,"sku":"210000019636","price":47.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0350\/4717\/8372\/files\/210000019636.jpg?v=1761250879"},{"product_id":"ronchi-barbaresco-ronchi-2017","title":"Ronchi Barbaresco 'Ronchi' 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRonchi Barbaresco 'Ronchi' 2019\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2019 Barbaresco Ronchi is a deep, potent wine. In this tasting, the Ronchi impresses with its stature, aromatic presence and textural intensity. Dark red cherry, red plum, cinnamon, rose petal and dried flowers emerge with a bit of coaxing, but the Ronchi is one of the least giving wines in the range today. I would cellar it for at least a few years. It is another wine where elegance and power meld together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2019 Barbaresco (Red Label) is more floral with rose petal, cherry candy, and cinnamon. It is medium bodied but has more of an arch through the mid-palate and has a light gamey note. Fairly long, with ripe, good tannin structure, it is approachable and showing well. 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Cassis, wild cherry, tobacco, rusty nail and licorice build intensity. The wine is tapered and silky in texture, but it also offers a good amount of power (and 15% alcohol) to carry it through the aging process. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2017 Barbaresco Riserva Ovello is a heady, explosive wine. I don't think I have ever tasted an Ovello from the Produttori with this much heft. The strong mineral and saline accents typical of this site are present, but they are matched pound for pound by notable mid-palate richness and intensity in its fruit. The 2017 is a brooding powerhouse that needs time to unwind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaut and sinewy, boasting cherry, black currant, grass, iron and tar notes. Powerful tannins drive the finish, which is compact for now. 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An addition parcel, planted in 1999, was selected from the best-performing clones in order to maintain the vineyard’s unique integrity and character. Hand harvesting begins mid October. Fermentation and maceration in stainless steel for 12 to 15 days. Aging in French oak barrels. First vintage was 2004.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exceptional wine is deep and dusky, packed with mineral, floral and savory notes that will blossom with time. It shows iron, iodine and rose petals in the nose, then lithe tannins wrap up cranberries, bitter orange, and sour cherry. 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