Power Without Noise: The Wines of Bricco Rocche
If you walk the hills above Castiglione Falletto, the name Bricco Rocche might not immediately ring a bell outside Piedmont. … Continue reading Power Without Noise: The Wines of Bricco Rocche
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2019 Barolo Comm. Dell Verduno Fratelli Alessandria – Sommelier diary #122
2019 Barolo Comm. Dell Verduno – Fratelli AlessandriaBarolo Comm. Dell Verduno from Fratelli Alessandria is one of the most refined … Continue reading 2019 Barolo Comm. Dell Verduno Fratelli Alessandria – Sommelier diary #122
2015 Sassicaia Magnum – Sommelier diary #121
The 2015 Sassicaia in magnum is one of the modern benchmarks for this iconic Super-Tuscan. The vintage across Tuscany was … Continue reading 2015 Sassicaia Magnum – Sommelier diary #121
1988 La Pergola Torte Magnum – Sommelier diary #120
Pergola Torte holds a unique place in Brunello lore — a historic, low-yielding vineyard long revered for producing wines of … Continue reading 1988 La Pergola Torte Magnum – Sommelier diary #120
2023 Etna Rosso Monteleone – Sommelier diary #117
Etna Rosso Monteleone is part of the new wave of Etna producers championing the pure expression of the volcano’s unique … Continue reading 2023 Etna Rosso Monteleone – Sommelier diary #117
2024 Sauvignon Blanc Jerman Sommelier diary #115
Jermann’s 2024 Sauvignon Blanc is a vibrant expression of one of Friuli’s most successful white varieties, shaped by cool breezes … Continue reading 2024 Sauvignon Blanc Jerman Sommelier diary #115
Sommelier diary #109
2022 Bianco Secco – Giuseppe QuintarelliGiuseppe Quintarelli’s Bianco Secco is one of the most distinctive Italian white wines: a rare, … Continue reading Sommelier diary #109
Sommelier diary #101
2017 Barolo – Fratelli AlessandriaFratelli Alessandria’s 2017 Barolo is a classically framed expression from one of the Langhe’s respected family … Continue reading Sommelier diary #101
Sommelier diary #106
2025 Pinot Grigio – Elena WalchElena Walch’s 2025 Pinot Grigio continues the Alto Adige estate’s tradition of producing one of … Continue reading Sommelier diary #106
Sommelier diary #102
015 Alteni di Brassica – Gaja Alteni di Brassica is Gaja’s flagship Sauvignon Blanc from the Langhe, first produced in … Continue reading Sommelier diary #102