Fontanabianca

Fontanabianca has created an elegant and densely packed Barbera here. It shows the exuberance and potential of the grape, yet with a reasonable degree of restraint. It is neither marmalade or too fruity, but spoils with a fine dose of dried cherry and plum aromas, in addition some spanish cedar wood with a fine citrus note. A balanced drop with a beautiful final. SUPERIORE.DE

"This is a well-concentrated and enriched red wine that opens to dark berry aromas of Morello cherry, blackberry, sun-dried prune and a touch of raisin. The 2017 Barbera d'Alba Superiore offers soft intensity that makes it the perfect pairing partner to any cheese-driven dish, such as ricotta and spinach ravioli or lasagna." Robert Parker

A Nebbiolo for purists. In the fragrance pine resin, dried fruit and essential spices. On the palate we find sweet plums, juicy cherries, robust tannins and a fine mineral acidity. This drop demands a strong accompaniment and is a great pleasure in this combination! SUPERIORE.DE

Bright ruby red with orange reflections. Fine bouquet of violets, forest soil and a balsamic camphor note. On the palate marasca cherry, some raspberry, liquorice and a mint note. Fresh acidity and the right amount of elegant tannins round off the lively and long final. SUPERIORE.DE

"Tasted blind. Dark, deep ruby, concentrated, yet not without finesse and with hints of chalk on the nose. Ripe fruit bordering on the rich, but reined in by lively juicy acidity and a layer of grainy tannins. Intense and long and a little vibrant with bags of chewy tannins." Jancis Robinson

"Fontanabianca presents a rich and full-bodied expression of Nebbiolo here in this classic vintage. The 2016 Barbaresco is enhanced with black fruit, spice, leather and tar, all rolled into one harmonious wine. There is beautiful texture here, with balanced and silky intensity to the end." Robert Parker

"Aromas of new leather, iris, wet earth and perfumed berry meld together with crushed herbs and spices. The full-bodied, elegant palate delivers juicy Marasca cherry, black raspberry, white pepper and a hint of tobacco, while firm acidity and taut, fine-grained tannins lend ageworthy support and finesse." (Cellar Selection) Wine Enthusiast

With just 3.0 grams of residual sugar, this high-quality sparkling wine, produced using the champagne process, is a particularly dry representative of its kind. The Chardonnay grapes come from clayey and calcareous terroirs about 450m above sea level in the small municipality of Neviglie. In the nose fresh floral with beautiful citrus and subtle yeast note. Fine perlage, harmonious on the palate with fine creaminess and a complex finish. SUPERIORE.DE

Medium ruby red, fine rose bouquet with hints of tea and dried herbs. Beautiful black cherry aroma with well integrated wood note makes it a balanced and at no point obtrusive wine. The warm 2015 vintage also gives him a wonderful balance. SUPERIORE.DE

"Mid to deep ruby with orange tinges. Cherry nose of real vigour. Generous palate and with a build-up of coating tannins and ripe, supple acidity. Already approachable." Jancis Robinson

Medium ruby red, fine rose bouquet with hints of tea and dried herbs. Beautiful black cherry aroma with well integrated wood note makes it a balanced and at no point obtrusive wine. The 2016 climate also gave this Nebbiolo an impressive precision and straightforwardness. SUPERIORE.DE

"Mid ruby with orange tinges. Deep, concentrated nose with a little lift and brooding intensity. Concentrated and long, yet convincingly balanced by integrated acidity and with a rich layer of sandy tannins. Good potential although this can be approached now." Jancis Robinson

Medium deep ruby red with orange reflections. Wonderful bouquet of fine sour cherry and strawberry compote with restrained oak spice. Complex and juicy on the palate with a potpourri of dark fruits, framed by a fine-grained tannin. Well structured, it leads into an interesting, long finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Deep ruby with orange tinges. Closed and not showing much on the nose except for faint, sweet hints. Youthful and tightly built palate but with plenty of fruit on the finish. Gripping tannins that then melt on the finish." Jancis Robinson

"Underbrush, balsamic notes, new leather and rose aromas lead the nose. Tight and assertive, the linear, full-bodied palate offers dried cherry, licorice and espresso framed in firm acidity and youthfully austere, close-grained tannins that leave a tight, rather austere finish. Give this time to fully unwind and open up." Wine Enthusiast

"The Fontanabianca 2016 Barbaresco Bordini is a very soft and accessible expression of Nebbiolo that shows some ripe fruit softness with bold cherry notes followed by spice, tobacco and tar. The wine delivers a very tightly knit texture, yet it is surprisingly forthcoming and generous at the same time. It's another great Barbaresco for grilled meats." Robert Parker

Medium deep ruby red with orange reflections. Wonderful bouquet of fine sour cherry and strawberry compote with restrained oak spice. Complex and juicy on the palate with a potpourri of dark fruits, framed by a fine-grained tannin. Well structured, it leads to an interesting, long finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Deep ruby with orange tinges. Closed and not showing much on the nose except for faint, sweet hints. Youthful and tightly built palate but with plenty of fruit on the finish. Gripping tannins that then melt on the finish." Jancis Robinson

"Underbrush, balsamic notes, new leather and rose aromas lead the nose. Tight and assertive, the linear, full-bodied palate offers dried cherry, licorice and espresso framed in firm acidity and youthfully austere, close-grained tannins that leave a tight, rather austere finish. Give this time to fully unwind and open up." Wine Enthusiast

"The Fontanabianca 2016 Barbaresco Bordini is a very soft and accessible expression of Nebbiolo that shows some ripe fruit softness with bold cherry notes followed by spice, tobacco and tar. The wine delivers a very tightly knit texture, yet it is surprisingly forthcoming and generous at the same time. It's another great Barbaresco for grilled meats." Robert Parker