An estate requiring almost no introduction, Vietti has for a number of years sat firmly in the upper echelons of Barolo producers. Producing some of the finest wines of the region, it is famed for its stand-out, single vineyard Barolo; namely Rocche, Ravera, Brunate, Lazzarito, and Villero Riserva. However, often overlooked in the Vietti stable ...
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It still amazes me that certain estates in Barolo deliver great quality, have been well-reviewed by major critics and yet remain stubbornly under the radar. The one major upside of this circumstance is just how keen their release prices remain, even in a stellar vintage such as 2016.
I have been visiting Renato Corino in La Mo...
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These two Champagnes invariably sell out in record time. Since we first introduced them, they have developed an incredibly strong following with our clients on account of their outstanding quality and value. So, if you are yet to try the Champagnes of de Sousa, I would urge you to take up this offer of NV ‘3A’, Grand Cru Extr...
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This is going to be the first of a number of offers focusing on the 2016 vintage in Barolo. I would advise anyone who is interested in great Nebbiolo to ensure they do not miss out; 2016 has truly great potential.
I always enjoy reading Walter Speller’s vintage commentaries on jancisrobinson.com – his views are oft...
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Simply put, if there was one estate that I have visited over the last couple of years that has been an eye-opener for me in terms of quality and the value offered by the wines, it would be La Ca’ Nova in Barbaresco.
As you arrive at the estate, there is nothing glitzy – it is instead a beautifully-positioned farm a...
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If you are prepared to venture further afield than the great names of Rioja and the Ribera del Duero, Spain can offer wines of extraordinary value for money. The issue is, in outlying regions, quality and style can vary and it therefore takes time to locate the examples that punch well above their price points.
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