The 2016 Brunello from La Ragnaie captures the estate’s high-altitude finesse in a vintage that already leans toward purity and … Continue reading 2016 Brunello di Montalcino, La Ragnaie Tasting note #52
The 2019 Cascina Nuova presents Barolo through a lens of clarity and youthful precision. The nose is immediately expressive, full … Continue reading 2019 Barolo Cascina Nuova Elvio Cogno Tasting note #51
2008 Barolo Monfortino Riserva, Giacomo Conterno The 2008 Monfortino opens with the kind of authority that doesn’t need to declare … Continue reading 2008 Monfortino Riserva Giacomo Conterno Tasting note #50
Château Léoville Barton 2005The 2005 Léoville Barton is a textbook portrait of St. Julien in one of Bordeaux’s greatest modern … Continue reading Sommelier diary #35
Barbera is often described as the “people’s wine” of Piedmont, a grape that for centuries has accompanied everyday meals while … Continue reading The Soul of Piedmont: Understanding Barbera’s Diversity
The Langhe region in Piedmont, Italy, has a rich history that is intricately entwined with the legacy of Elvio Cogno … Continue reading Elvio Cogno Winery: Where Tradition Meets Innovation in Every Bottle