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“Purely Hedonistic” Barbera D’Asti … and Unfair Home-Court Advantage It’s said that the olfactory is the keenest of senses. Maybe that’s why we’ll never forget the gnocchi, the olio, the Reggiano — or even the basketball rim that was 6 inches too high. We left Monforte d’Alba last August at 9:30 a.m., took the turnoff…
Ancient-Vine Barbera D’Asti and a Throwback to 2001 It’s said that the olfactory is the keenest of senses. Maybe that’s why we’ll never forget the gnocchi, the olio, the Reggiano — or the juiciest, blackest, old-vine Barbera we’ve ever tasted. We left La Morra at 10 a.m., took the turnoff towards Asti about a half-hour…
Located in the heart of Barolo country, Conterno Fantino is an Italian powerhouse, and we jump at the chance to drink any of their wines. Vinous’s Antonio Galloni has been a fan of the estate for decades, writing: “This small, family-run estate continues to produce a bevy of fabulous wines that cost a fraction of…
Any time the name Conterno is mentioned, wine lovers tend to make two assumptions: The wines are going to be spectacular, and they’re going to be fairly pricey. Not this one. The 2017 Diego Conterno Ferrione Barbera d’Alba Piedmont is a unique opportunity to taste the famous Conterno magic for less than $50. This single-vineyard…
Any time the name Conterno is mentioned, wine lovers tend to make two assumptions: The wines are going to be spectacular, and they’re going to be fairly pricey. Not this one. The 2019 Diego Conterno Ferrione Barbera d’Alba Piedmont offers a unique opportunity to taste the famous Conterno magic for a song. This single-vineyard Barbera is…
Oddero has been a top-tier producer in Piedmont for a long time. A really long time. In fact, the family has been making wine for seven generations, and at this point their name is synonymous with sky-high quality—and Barolo prices that often reach into triple digits. That’s why their Poderi Oddero Barbera d’Alba Superiore is…
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