Despite some saying that Barbaresco was nowhere near the success story as Barolo in the 2010 vintage, I found many outstanding bottles. Just like the 2010 Barolos, Barbarescos from the same year are balanced and delicately fruity with fine tannins and pretty crisp acidity. They are wines for the most

I am looking forward to drinking 2010 Barolos. These are balanced and refined nebbiolos that give incredible pleasure now and will continue to do so for many years ahead. I love the texture and finesse of the wines with ultra-fine tannins and precise, beautiful fruit. For those who have seldom

James is currently in Piedmont tasting 2010 Barolos and Barbarescos. A number of people are saying that this vintage is one of the best ever. James tasted fifty wines so far and he is intrigued with the quality of this year, which made balanced and refined Nebbiolos. Here are his

I have been drinking 2009 Barolo over the past few months following my first report on 60 exceptional Barolos. I am really enjoying their bright and fruit-forward character. Their bold acidity and ripe tannins give them great tension and definition. They are lively and drinkable now. Barolo legend, Roberto Vorezio,

One way to look at the recent court ruling in Cannubi (Click here to read the blog and watch the movie) could be to think about the value Cannubi has imparted to the wine producer the name, and wonder whether the expansion will lead its devaluation and the devaluation of

Is Cannubi the perfect Barolo? It is certainly the most historical vineyard of Barolo, dating back hundreds of years. In fact, bottles from the 1700s and 1800s only have the word “Cannubi” or “Canubbio” etched on labels with no mention of Barolo. In other words, Cannubi can be considered the

In James’ most recent blog, he writes about two intruiging encounters with two legends of Piedmonte: Bruno Giacosa and Roberto Conterno. Whilst they both share unparalleled renown as winemakers from Northern Italy, their views on vintages can be quite different. Yet of course it’s sometimes best to see it for

In this video, Gaia Gaja explains what characterizes the exceptional Sori San Lorenzo vineyard. The exposition of the vineyard, the composition of the soil and the different ways in which the vineyard is cared for are some of the main elements that make the Sori San Lorenzo vineyard and its

What strikes most people who have tasted 2009 Barolos with me is how drinkable the young wines are. They have a beautiful purity of fruit that makes them so savory and delicious already. The firm tannins in these young Nebbiolos seem softened, or fruit coated, with the 2009s. “This is