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NORTHEAST
 ITALY

THE ITALIAN
 ISLANDS

Region of Piedmont (Piemonte)

Piedmont is Italy's western most region and borders Switzerland and France at the Alps. Piedmont literally translates to foot of the mountain.  Vineyards are planted on the hills versus the plains and are harvested with some of the lowest yields in Italy.  Its wines can be likened to the wines of Burgundy France.  Piedmont is known for it small, high quality wineries, somewhat like Burgundy only more consistent from producer to producer. The average vineyard is 2.5 acres per owner. Piedmont grows more different varieties of grapes and therefore makes more different wines than Burgundy.  The prominent red grapes varieties are: Nebbiolo, the grape of Barolo ("King of Wines") and Barbaresco, Barbera and Dolcetto (sweet little one).  The prominent
white grape varieties are Cortese (Gavi) and Moscato (Moscato di Asti).
Along with Tuscany, Piedmont has the reputation of producing the finest wines in Italy.

Visit (click below on) our Piemonte Wineries:

  Cantina Fratelli Ferrero      Collina Serragrilli        Tenuta Olim Bauda 

Cantina Fratelli Ferrero

Nina and Renato Ferrero run this small winery. LaMorra is considered by many the best spot in Piedmont. Ferrero has two vineyards, one on the hill Manzoni the other on the hill Gattera. The area is also know as Annunziata.  Nina and Renato also have two apartments for rent to tourists. A great place to stay. 
We believe that Ferrero wines are equal to and better than wines costing two and three times as much!
 

Barolo Manzoni 2003
$69.99 per bottle

Ferrero's Manzoni in LaMorra, Piedmonte  makes only 2,700 bottles per year.  Lots of fruit & vanilla flavor.  Likened to the Gaja Barolo, but what a value!   2003 was a very hot year producing a very well balanced wine ready to drink.  The wine was aged in Barrique, a 59 gallon French Barrel.  Always 100% Nebbiolo grapes from the Manzoni vineyard.  Only 50 cases for the USA!

Barolo Manzoni 2003

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Barolo Gattera E Luciani 2003
$44.99 per bottle

The Ferrero vineyard on the Gattera hill in LaMorra produces only 8,000 bottles per year. Gattera Barolo is traditionally made, in large oak casks giving it light oak,  showcasing the Nebbiolo grape.  2003 was very hot so the Barolo 2003 is ready to drink sooner the usual. This wine is excellent!  My friend Dan Ross is the only USA importer. Only 25 cases or 300 bottles for the USA.
 

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Nebbiolo 2005 Ferrero
$21.99 per bottle

Good Nebbiolo flavor, this wine is ready now and will age and will improve for years.  A great Piemonte wine value!
 

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Nebbiolo 2005 Ferrero  

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  Collina Serragrilli

From the end of the nineteenth century up until the present fourth generation, the Lequio family has been running the Collina Serragrilli agricultural business, with 16 hectares of specialized vineyards, all within the Neive region at approximately 300 meters(980 feet) above the sea level.

Barolo Collina Serragrilli La Tur 2001
$69.99 per bottle

Collina Serragrilli represents the Nebbiolo grape perfectly with the Barolo “La Tur”. The wine spends three years in French Oak Barrique and another ten months in the bottle before release. This Barolo shows deep dark fruit, black cherry, and hints of spice. It’s full and soft with a long and persistent finish. Quite simply, the Collina Serragrilli wines are the finest expression of Nebbiolo we’ve tasted.  Pair this wine with traditional Piemonte dishes such as braised beef, mushroom risotto, and dishes with truffle accents.  900 Cases made

Barolo Collina Serragrilli - La Tur 2001
 

Barbaresco Collina Serragrilli 2001  
$69.99 per bottle

Collina Serragrilli Barbaresco is an elegant and refined wine with deep tones of cassis, blackberry, raspberry jam, and black pepper. A combination of new French Oak and Slavonian Oak Barrique gives the wine balance and complexity.  It lingers in the mouth for a long and memorable finish. Quite simply, the Collina Serragrilli wines are the finest expression of Nebbiolo we’ve tasted.  A lovely accompaniment to rich stews, roasted meat, and truffle dishes.  900 Cases made 100% Nebbiolo grapes

Barbaresco Collina Serragrilli 2001

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Tenuta Olim Bauda             
When an activity like wine making – poetical and practical at the same time – is passed down from father to son for four generations, not only are inherited land and experience but also passion, and loving care . These, along with knowledge and learning, are the basic elements of a glass of wine great.  The Bertolino family operates vineyards located in various districts of the Asti province. The grapes used are exclusively from the estate vineyards, and the wines are produced using state-of-the-art technology.

Olim Gavi di Gavi 2006 DOCG
 $18.99 per bottle

100% Cortese grapes. From the commune of Gavi therefore a Gavi from Gavi. This is a great bottle of wine! Full body, lots of mouth feel, citrus, a great long finish. A DOCG Gavi di Gavi - Olim Bauda Gavi is always Due Bicchieri!
 

The bouquet is intense an aromatic, it offers a taste of golden apple, Bananas and honey. The flavor is fresh and fragrant due to the right balance between sweetness and acidity.

Note a DOCG Moscato , Olim Moscato is always Due Bicchieri!
 

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