Wines from Piedmont

Baccanera is an aromatic Piedmontese cuvée made from Barbera, Merlot, Nebbiolo and Cabernet Sauvignon. Noble, dark garnet colour with a delicately brightening rim. Notes of tobacco, plum and a hint of cloves on the spicy nose. Complex and very delicate on the palate with fresh fruit, beautiful structure and well-integrated tannins. SUPERIORE.DE

"Pretty nose of raspberries, plums, chocolate and cinnamon, with a sprinkle of orange zest. Nicely fruity with a medium to full body and creamy tannins. Balanced and fresh." James Suckling

Barbera Sovrana is a fruity, full-bodied and very appealing wine with a deep ruby colour and a powerful nose of ripe cherries and earthy tones. The palate is balanced and of medium length with silky tannins and fresh acid wire. SUPERIORE.DE

Dreamlike Barbera, dedicated to the last work (La Luna e i Falo = Young Moon) by the writer Cesare Pavese. This wine symbolises the connection to the earth and to one's own origins. Dark purple in colour. Complex aromas of dark red, plump, juicy cherries, fine spices, plums and black forest berries on the nose. Polished, dense and very fruity on the palate. Present but silky tannins, finely enveloped by the fruit, rich in finesse and persistent with a first-class acidity structure. SUPERIORE.DE

"Rich ruby red colour with a slightly brightening rim. Intense aromas of light malt and violets on the nose, followed by wild berries and a hint of dark chocolate. Sweet and fruity on the palate with supple tannins, drinky and with a long final." Falstaff

"Bright cherry fruit on the nose with plums, mulberries and dark chocolate. Juicy and fruity, with a medium to full body, soft tannins and bright acidity." James Suckling

"Our Dolcetto has a typically Piedmontese DNA. The careful vinification aims to make it softer and rounder to emphasise its drinkability. Thanks to its particular organoleptic characteristics, it not only accompanies Langhe dishes with elegance and harmony." Franco Massolino

Bright ruby red with violet reflections. Open and generous wine with lots of dark fruit, cherry and sweet blackberry. On the palate of medium weight, but thanks to the natural richness of the Dolcetto grape, full-bodied and with a vinous character. The typical, delicate almond note in the finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"We also pay great attention to our Moscato d'Asti DOCG. From the cultivation of the vines to the work in the cellar, every step is carefully monitored in order to bring even the finest notes into the glass." Franco Massolino

Massolino's Moscato is a lot of fun, and not just if you drink it in summer. Bright straw yellow in colour. A fresh bouquet of jasmine, honey, mint, wild sage and chalk. The seductive sweetness of the wine flows gently over the palate, and a delicious acid wire provides excitement and agility. SUPERIORE.DE

Fontanabianca has created an elegant and densely packed Barbera. It shows the exuberance and potential of the grape, yet with appropriate restraint. It is neither jammy nor too fruity, but indulges with a fine dose of dried cherry, blackberry and plum aromas, plus some Spanish cedar with a fine citrus note. A balanced drop with a beautiful final. SUPERIORE.DE

"A taut, black cherry– and plum-flavored red, with accents of earth and spices. Reveals a firm, tactile edge to the light tannins on the finish." Wine Spectator

"The Fontanabianca 2021 Barbera d'Alba Superiore is very rich and extracted with a heavy fruit quality reminiscent of dried blackberries, plums, spices and dried tobacco leaves. The finish shows soft, earthy notes and a full-bodied texture. This Barbera is on the bigger and bolder side of the spectrum." Wine Advocate

"This wine is fruit-driven and chocolaty with blue flowers and an undertone of liquorice. Medium to full-bodied, juicy and taut with polished tannins and a tasty, savoury finish." James Suckling

Moscato d'Autunno from various Moscato musts is the top product from the historic Saracco Moscato estate. Fine peach flavours and notes of saline in a bouquet rich in finesse. Powerful on the palate, with wonderfully crisp fruit and a long finish. Very appealing and one of the best representatives of its type every year. SUPERIORE.DE

The intense red-violet Dolcetto from the Augenta vineyard has an open, fruity aroma, very complex and deep on the palate, characterised by tannins, acidity and alcohol in wonderful balance and a delicately bitter aftertaste typical of Dolcetto. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2022 Dolcetto d'Alba Augenta is another outstanding wine in this series from Giorgio Pelissero. Rich, lush and enveloping, the 2022 offers generous dark red fruit, spice, leather and liquorice, all enhanced by a short period of ageing in wood. The 2022 has enough complexity and structure to harmonise with almost anything at dinner. I loved it." Vinous

"Floral aromas, chalky, with hints of sweet spice and bramble fruit. Shows cherry and red berries, high acidity, high alcohol, and good concentration. Expressive with good intensity and ripeness and a good finish." Decanter

Brilliant ruby red colour. Fresh on the nose with a beautiful presence of sour cherries and red berries. Crisp and fresh on the palate, with finely woven tannins and subtle notes of flint and bitter almond in the juicy final. Very aromatic and drinky! SUPERIORE.DE

Ruby red, with strong violet nuances, lively foam, slightly sparkling. Fragrant, racy, vinous, of red fruits. Its taste is exceptionally lively, very fresh, cheerful and untamed. The wine goes well with the whole menu, preferably with very well seasoned meat, cold cuts and hard cheeses. SUPERIORE.DE

"Ripe cherries, wild berries, dried blood oranges, spicy herbs and chocolate on the nose. Medium-bodied, juicy and vivid with polished tannins and bright acidity. Tense and flavorful with citrusy notes at the end." James Suckling

The spicy opulence of the Fiulòt is incomparable: ruby red colour with a violet hue, a bouquet of cherries and hints of bitter almond and liquorice. The palate is caressed by the elegant body and the fullness of fruit. The cherry finish offers a beautiful aftertaste. SUPERIORE.DE

Rare white wine from Vajra's 4-hectare Baudana boutique vineyard in Serralunga. Light, bright straw yellow colour. Fresh bouquet of citrus fruit, nectarine, flint and flower meadow. Fine acid wire on the palate, interesting flavours and a medium body, making it a perfect accompaniment to exotic and light summer dishes. Fresh finish with beautiful minerality. SUPERIORE.DE

Gavi di Gavi from Olim Bauda impresses with its wonderful balance and fruitiness. Yellow fruit, mint and mineral flavours conquer the senses. Great energy and fullness on the palate, but always with fabulous lightness and elegance. SUPERIORE.DE

Moscato d'Asti is an important part of the culinary tradition in Piedmont. A light-coloured wine full of purity and natural liveliness for festive and joyful moments. Straw yellow in colour with hints of green and expressive aromas of sage, exotic fruit, apricot and peach. Delicately melting flavour, the persistent perlage flatters the palate. A fresh, cheerful wine experience! SUPERIORE.DE

Straw yellow, vinified from Chardonnay and the indigenous vine Nascetta. Intense, floral, characteristic bouquet with a scent reminiscent of raspberries and blackberries. Dry, but full and persistent on the palate, Il Fiore leaves impressions on the palate that invite further enjoyment. SUPERIORE.DE

Elegant Nebbiolo from the Langhe, not hyper-concentrated, but endowed with a wonderful clarity: Fine, warm, harmonious, with ripe fruit and aromas of dark berries, herbs and vanilla. Racy, persistent finish with well-proportioned, fresh acidity and firm tannin. SUPERIORE.DE

Rich ruby red with a violet hue, the typical black cherry flavour with notes of roses and bitter almonds caresses the palate. This very authentic Dolcetto shines with finesse, a powerful body and a fruity, crisp finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"A pretty straightforward Dolcetto that starts off with lots of bold dark fruit but that also has the benefit of fine chalk and hints of flinty minerality. The 2022 Dolcetto d'Alba offers a little more complexity and aspires to more than just monotone blackberry. You get tart cherry and a hint of lilac or another blue flower. This is a terrific value buy." Wine Advocate

Strong ruby red colour and fresh fruity aroma. A clean, almost untouched wine that is produced entirely without the use of wood. The full, beautifully rounded taste with the slight bitter almond note in the finish is solely due to the special characteristics of the Dolcetto grape. SUPERIORE.DE

An elementary component of Piedmontese drinking culture and probably one of the most underrated wines in Italy with DOCG status: the clearly sparkling Brachetto d'Acqui is light ruby red in colour (with cherry-red foam). The bouquet is very aromatic with notes of nutmeg, rose and violet. The flavour is extremely elegant, reminiscent of strawberries, round and finely balanced between mild sweetness and fruity, very refreshing astringency. SUPERIORE.DE

Ruby red and with a typical aroma of red fruits, in which spicy aromas and light vanilla tones from the oak mingle. The dense fruit, a harmonious acidity and the velvety tannin determine the long taste of this top-class Barbera. SUPERIORE.DE

Brilliantly clear and straw yellow in colour, ripe and clean on the nose, dense and full on the palate. A characteristic, aromatic Moscato d'Asti with a fine sweetness and good balance. SUPERIORE.DE

Minaia is the top vineyard of the same name in the Gavi DOCG area and the flagship of the Bergaglio winery. Bright yellow with green reflections. On the nose, fine citrus, peach, pear and almond tones, slightly reductive. On the palate, precise, clear and pure, with a lot of race and class, as befits one of the appellation's leading wines every year. The long finish is multi-layered and has a beautiful minerality. SUPERIORE.DE

Full-bodied, appealing interpretation of the grape variety. A colourful potpourri of dried berries, violets, chocolate and hints of fresh tar on the nose. Firm on the palate, the well-structured tannins guide this savoury wine into a tasty, long finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"A fresh Nebbiolo, offering bright raspberry-like fruit and a tinge of fresh oak. Medium-bodied, the oak is blended well into the mix and the tannins show some abrasive character only at the end." James Suckling