Pecchenino

Fresh ruby red with violet reflections. Refined scent of rose petals, roasted herbs, elder and small red berries. Fleshy-drinking taste of fruit compote, the tannin very fresh and supple. Long finish with great Italian personality. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2019 Dogliani San Luigi is a very pretty, floral wine. Crushed flowers, spice and dark red berry fruit give this mid-weight Dogliani a good deal of freshness to match its inviting personality." Vinous

"Bright and juicy, this red matches cherry, boysenberry and strawberry fruit with lively acidity. A mineral element and light dusting of tannins linger on the finish." Wine Spectator

The wine skilfully reflects the basic identifying characteristics of this distinctive variety in its primary stage. This Riesling renano (Rhine Riesling) smells wonderfully of honeycomb, pear, pineapple, flint and a fine hint of petroleum. Pleasantly streamlined mouthfeel with precise fruit and freshness and always the necessary complexity and seriousness. Very serious and independent with great drinking flow. SUPERIORE.DE

The Barbera d'Alba Quass is of enormous concentration and depth. On the nose dark berries, flowers, cloves and leather, on the palate a lot of spicy cherry fruit, articulated and structured, with a soft core of blackberry and exuberant acidity. Very attractive! SUPERIORE.DE

"Tart, nutty and underbrushy nose of black and red berries with a bit of leathery tones as well as a hint of pepper, tar and violets. Quite juicy, nutty-spicy fruit with a hint of mushrooms and underbrush tones, fine, relatively present tannin, some bite, good persistence, peppery and dried herbal nuances, mineral hints, good to very good, quite firm finish." WEIN-PLUS

In 2012 the Pecchenino family began to invest in the small sparkling wine DOCG Alta Langa. The altitude and soil conditions are ideal for fresh and fragrant sparkling wines, which are not only very rare, but also very sought after internationally. Psea is named after the small village of Pezzea, where the Chardonnay and Pinot Nero sites of the winery are located.

Bright straw yellow. Intense bouquet of bread crust, yeast, hazelnut and biscuits, accompanied by floral notes. On the palate very firm and structured, creamy, fresh and of impressive persistence and length. SUPERIORE.DE

"Here's a new taste of Alta Langa, one of the most exciting up-and-coming sparkling wine regions in Europe. The Pecchenino 2016 Alta Langa Metodo Classico Pas Dosè Psea opens to a pale golden color with a single drop of copper that gives the wine an even more radiant appearance. This pretty sparkler shows fine, sharp beading and a very chiseled bouquet with an emphasis on white mineral or crushed granite. The fruit intensity is dim and delicate, focused mostly on citrus and grapefruit. The style is light and streamlined, but the wine shows lots of easy zesty appeal." Robert Parker

"Very dry and vivid with sliced dried apples and pears and some light bread dough. It’s medium-bodied with creamy roundness and freshness. Delicious alternative to a dry Champagne." James Suckling

Full bouquet of dark fruits, spices, tar, smoke and wild mushrooms. Powerful on the palate with lots of berry fruit, nice inner sweetness and considerable acid wire, classic grippy tannins and a rich, long finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Very bright red-flower aromas with fresh notes of orange zest and chamomile. The palate has a succulent, bright and juicy core of bright red-cherry flavor, fine and succulent tannins and a pure, fresh finish." James Suckling

"The 2015 Barolo Bussia is a very pretty, effusive wine that will drink well right out of the gate. Spice and floral notes open first. Silky and pliant, with lovely depth, the 2015 is so expressive today. Fine mineral notes extend the finish effortlessly while adding freshness and cut to balance the open-knit fruit. Readers looking for a Barolo to drink now will find so much to admire in the 2015 Bussia." Vinous

"The 2015 Barolo Bussia offers a deeper level of identity, grit and structure compared to the estate's Barolo from San Giusepppe. This wine reveals a tight inner core of fruit with lovely contours of spice, leather, tar, licorice and dried violets. You get a clean sense of the grape without too many bells or whistles. The finish is elegant and fine. Pair it with an authentic tajarin and white truffle shavings." Robert Parker

"A sleek red, displaying cherry, strawberry, floral, earth and tobacco flavors. Starts out with a fleshy feel, firming up as this winds down on the finish. Balanced and refreshing, lingering with earth, tobacco and spice notes in the end." Wine Spectator

Warm garnet red. In the bouquet cherry, rosewood and some tar. Through and through powerful, masculine Barolo with a cornucopia of fruit, robust tannins and a highly lively finish. Needs still 5-8 years up to the beginning of the optimal drinking maturity. SUPERIORE.DE

"Of these three new Baroli from Pecchenino, the 2016 Barolo le Coste di Monforte shows the greatest focus and sharpness. The other two wines are noticeably softer in terms of their aromatic direction compared to this wine. Le Coste di Monforte offers dark fruit, balsam herb, spice, campfire ash and ferrous earth in nicely balanced proportions. This wine sees long skin maceration times lasting 60 days (at 28 degrees Celsius), concluding with 36 months in oak cask. This gives the wine its rich flavor profile. Fruit comes from a site measuring just under a hectare at a high altitude of 450 meters above sea level. " Robert Parker

"A mix of pure cherry, raspberry, underbrush and iron are the hallmarks of this dense, powerful red. It's bracing and flirts with austerity as the steely structure exerts itself on the lingering finish. Patience required." Wine Spectator

"A ripe, velvety red with lots of ripe strawberries, chocolate and some hazelnuts. It’s full-bodied with ripe tannins and a flavorful finish. Better after 2022." James Suckling

"The 2016 Barolo Le Coste di Monforte is utterly beguiling in the glass. Rose petal, cedar, mint, sweet pipe tobacco and blood orange open first. Deep and layered on the palate, the 2016 is exceptionally beautiful and harmonious for a young Barolo. Time in the glass brings out its myriad layers of nuance." Vinous

Full bouquet of dark fruits, spices, tar, smoke and wild mushrooms. Powerful on the palate with lots of berry fruit, nice inner sweetness and considerable acid wire, classic grippy tannins and a rich, long finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"The Pecchenino 2016 Barolo Bussia is a dark, sultry and heady expression of Nebbiolo from young vines (about 15 years old) in Monforte d'Alba. Dark cherry, plum, spice and dark iron give the wine weight and density. Compared to the 2015 vintage, I found this edition to be lighter and shorter in terms of mouthfeel, with soft tannins and an open-knit, accessible personality." Robert Parker

"Concentrated cherry and currant flavors are joined by iron, tar, eucalyptus and tobacco elements in this dense red. It stays vibrant and persistent, ending with a lightly chewy feel." Wine Spectator

"Pecchenino’s 2016 Barolo Bussia is fabulous. Dark, ample and expansive, the 2016 possesses tremendous richness and yet retains a fairly classic sense of structure. Black cherry, menthol, tobacco, licorice and incense bring out the dark, virile side of Nebbiolo. Hints of orange peel, cinnamon and star anise add layers of nuance. This muscular, potent Barolo needs time so soften, but it is impressive in the early going." Vinous

"The intense burnt oranges and rose petals are captivating here. Incense, Thai spa and candlewax add to the complexity. Tight and suggestive with bursting acidity and tensely drawn, structured tannins. Long and very vibrant and transparent. Drink from 2025." James Suckling