Piedmont
Piedmont, located in northwest Italy, is renowned for producing some of the world's most exquisite fine wines. With its breath-taking landscapes, diverse terroir, and a rich winemaking heritage, Piedmont offers a captivating range of wines that captivate the senses. The region is home to legendary vineyards and wineries that have gained global recognition for their exceptional quality.
One of the most famous vineyards in Piedmont is Gaja, a family-owned winery that has played a pivotal role in elevating the region's wines to international acclaim. Their wines, such as Barbaresco and Barolo, are synonymous with excellence and showcase the complexity and elegance of Piedmontese wines. Another esteemed vineyard is Vietti, known for its iconic Barolo wines that beautifully reflect the region's terroir and winemaking traditions.
Piedmont is renowned for its red wines, particularly Barolo and Barbaresco, both made from the Nebbiolo grape. Barolo is often referred to as the "King of Wines" due to its full-bodied structure, intense aromatics, and potential for aging. Notable vineyards like Bruno Giacosa, Giacomo Conterno, and Paolo Scavino craft outstanding Barolo wines that capture the essence of the region. Barbaresco, a neighboring appellation, offers equally exceptional wines with a slightly softer and more approachable character. Renowned vineyards such as Produttori del Barbaresco and Gaja produce remarkable Barbaresco wines that exemplify the region's winemaking prowess.
Piedmont is also famous for its white wine, Moscato d'Asti, a sweet and aromatic wine made from the Moscato grape. Producers such as Michele Chiarlo and Saracco offer delightful Moscato d'Asti wines that are loved for their fragrant bouquet and refreshing sweetness.
Additionally, the region produces other notable wines, including Barbera d'Alba, Dolcetto d'Alba, and Gavi. These wines exhibit unique characteristics that reflect the local terroir and grape varieties.
Piedmont's fine wines are a true expression of artistry and tradition, showcasing the region's commitment to excellence. Whether you're savoring a prestigious Barolo, an elegant Barbaresco, or a delightful Moscato d'Asti, Piedmont's wines offer a remarkable journey of flavors and a glimpse into the rich winemaking heritage of this captivating region.
Piedmont
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Piedmont | 1 | 96 (DC) |
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SG$1,460.16 |
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Decanter (96)With young soils and steep hills, the importance of Arione is easily understood. The southern exposure helped the quality in this vintage and the wine shows a restrained red currant fruit aroma with graceful cinnamon, sweet violet and watermelon, allied to an anise, almost herbal, whiff. Full, refreshing and very elegant yet not without a firm structure, it features an extracted chalky finish. It will age quite well for a 2018. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 98 (JS) |
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SG$2,299.46 |
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James Suckling (98)Glorious aromas of roses, whole white truffles, earth and raspberry. Dusty. Subtle rosemary and lemon grass too. Full-bodied, tight and structured. Yet it opens and caresses every inch of your palate. So gorgeous now to drink. No Monfortino in this year; so absolutely amazing because it all went in here. Wow. Drink or hold. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 97 (WA) |
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SG$1,460.16 |
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Wine Advocate (97)I tasted the Giacomo Conterno 2017 Barolo Francia shortly before bottling. Like Roberto Conterno's other wines from this controversial vintage, this wine shines with brilliant and unexpected purity and intensity that is harder to find in its peers. It shows a deep understanding of the potential of a warm growing season, and the Nebbiolo is supple, velvety and uncharacteristically exuberant (for a grape whose elegance starts famously with understatement). Francia in Serralunga d'Alba evokes power and profound depth, with black and purple fruit highlights, rusty nail, crème de cassis, grilled rosemary and reddish rock or baked terracotta. The wine carries its considerable fruit weight with grace, and at the end of the day, it offers a complete portrait of vintage, variety and vintner. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 96-98 (WI) |
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SG$2,016.06 |
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The Wine Independent (96-98)The 2018 Giacomo Conterno Barolo Francia is very densely concentrated with fine tannins but it is not revealing much yet as it is so young. When tasted in May 2022 it was due to be bottled the following month. It is deep ruby in color with perfumed violet and freesia aromas on the nose, with oak spice notes. The tannins are firm but beautifully refined as you would expect from this producer. At the moment, the wine is like a beautiful statue, immaculately carved and pristine but not revealing very much. Roberto Conterno felt this wine needed 18 months before approaching and that it will last for 40 years. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 95+ (VN) |
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SG$2,037.86 |
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Vinous (95+)A dark, virile wine, the 2011 Barolo Cerretta shows just how far Conterno has come with this site. The flavors are dark, bold and incisive throughout, with plenty of dark red cherry, plum, leather, smoke, tar, licorice and scorched earth overtones. Powerful and intense, with a real sense of vertical structure, Cerretta is going to need time to settle down. There is none of the early appeal of the vintage here, so readers will have to be patient. This is going to be a fascinating wine to follow as it ages over the coming decades. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 97+ (VN) |
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SG$2,150.88 |
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Vinous (97+)The 2013 Barolo Cerretta is the most complete wine Roberto Conterno has made since he acquired this site in 2008. Crazy aromatics make a strong opening impression. Rose petal, mint, sweet tobacco and licorice overtones all develop in a captivating, hauntingly seductive Barolo. Constantly changing in the glass, the 2013 is mesmerizingly beautiful. Supporting beams of tannin carry the flavors through to the finish. The 2013 Cerretta is stunningly beautiful in every way. Don't miss it. |
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Piedmont | 3 | 95 (VN) |
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SG$2,299.46 |
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Vinous (95)Conterno's 2017 Barolo Cerretta offers a classic expression of this Serralunga site. The tannins are just a bit nervy today, which lends a feeling of energy and brightness that is palpable. Bright floral and white pepper accents lift bright red-toned fruit in a Barolo that is wonderfully translucent and nuanced. |
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Piedmont | 2 | 95 (VN) |
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SG$2,561.06 |
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Vinous (95)The 2019 Barolo Cerretta is positively stellar. Remarkably harmonious for a bottled, young Conterno Barolo, the Cerretta is sublime. It's as if the tannins are totally wrapped into the fruit. The tannins are present, but also not there. Bright cherry, red plum, cinnamon and blood orange all race across the palate. The luxuriousness of the fruit is so captivating. In 2019, the Cerretta is a Barolo of pure and total seduction. I don't think I have ever tasted anything like it here. Best of all, the 2019 will drink well with minimal cellaring. It is already irresistibly delicious. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 98-100 (WA) |
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SG$10,047.93 |
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Wine Advocate (98-100)Tasted from botte number 45, the 2006 Barolo Riserva Monfortino is gorgeous. Roberto tells me, “Monfortino is not a drinking wine, it’s a chewing wine.” His comment makes perfect sense and offers incredible insight into the profound beauty beholden before us. You almost feel the crunch of the young tannin and the snap of its presence in the mouth. The bouquet is perfectly matched to the wine. Elegance and finesse add contrast to the wine’s sheer power and determination. Dried rose, licorice, tar, spice and tobacco show immense definition and focus. The 2006 vintage is noted for its extraordinary aging potential. Anticipated maturity: 2025-2045. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 100 (VN) |
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SG$12,766.04 |
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Vinous (100)I debated whether or not to include the 2010 Barolo Riserva Monfortino in this tasting. Conventional wisdom says it is way too young, especially from magnum. You know what? I hate conventional wisdom. One of the undeniable truisms is that Monfortino is more enjoyable young now than it was twenty years ago. As for the 2010, it is every bit as monumental as everyone in the room expects. A wine of breadth and grandeur, the 2010 boasts tremendous depth in every dimension. Time in the glass brings out kirsch, rose petal, menthol, leather and mocha nuances, but the 2010 is ultimately a wine to adore for its complete and profound beauty. From magnum it is truly mesmerizing. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 99.0 |
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SG$7,568.18 |
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Piedmont | 1 | 100 (WA) |
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SG$8,843.48 |
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Wine Advocate (100)The Giacomo Conterno 2014 Barolo Riserva Monfortino is made with 100% fruit from the Francia cru, which is not the case for the 2015 vintage (that sees 22% Arione in the blend) or likely future vintages. In a sense, this 100-point wine represents a milestone or a chapter finale in the long and exciting trajectory of Italy's collected and revered Monfortino. I've had the great fortune of tasting this wine from barrel over the course of four years and twice again this summer during my visits to the Conterno estates (in Gattinara and in Monforte d'Alba). |
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Piedmont | 2 | 99 (VN) |
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SG$10,952.63 |
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Vinous (99)The 2015 Barolo Riserva Monfortino is magical. This is the first vintage that includes fruit from Arione, so the 2015 is 80% Francia and 20% Arione. That marks a return to Monfortino as a multi-vineyard wine, which it mostly was until 1978, when the first Monfortino from Francia was made. The combination of sites works so well. I remember tasting the 2015 as separate components and seeing what exactly the Arione piece adds, and that is aromatic explosiveness, texture and breadth. Rose petal, mint, sage, tobacco and cedar lend complexity. More than anything else, though, I am blown away by how utterly delicious the 2015 is. Of course, the 2015 will be better in time, but its pedigree is plainly evident today. Roberto Conterno gave the 2015 just five years in cask, the shortest time in wood for any Monfortino in recent memory, maybe ever. Like most producers around the world, Conterno is thinking deeply about what the optimal period of time in oak is. As for the 2015, it is a flat-out stunner in every way. |
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Piedmont | 27 | 94 (VN) |
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SG$2,227.18 |
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Vinous (94)“The 2010 Barbaresco Riserva Vanotu 60th Anniversary Limited Edition is drinking beautifully. Silky and perfumed, the 2010 is now entering its first plateau of maturity. Sweet tobacco, dried flowers, menthol and coffee lend striking aromatic complexity as the 2010 opens in the glass. The 2010 is rich and layered, as all of Giorgio Pelissero's wines are, but time has mellowed some of that exuberance.” |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
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SG$2,255.86 |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
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SG$2,052.78 |
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Piedmont | 1 | 95 (VN) |
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SG$3,217.64 |
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Vinous (95)The 2017 Barolo Brunate is a dark, powerful wine. A huge swath of tannins gives the Brunate its feeling of gravitas. Readers will have to be patient with the 2017, as it is going to need a number of years to come together. Dark cherry fruit, lavender, sage, licorice, spice and earthy notes build into a crescendo of aromas and flavors that is just captivating. The 2017 finishes with tremendous substance and intensity, both of which bode so well for the future. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 95 (VN) |
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SG$4,712.38 |
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Vinous (95)Rinaldi's 2018 Barolo Brunate is one of the more satisfying wines of the vintage. Austere, medium in body and classic in feel, with that extra bit of textural resonance that is such a Brunate signature, the 2018 has real potential. Dark cherry, melted road tar, tobacco, spice, menthol, sage and licorice all build in the glass. The 2018 is going to need a few years to soften and start hitting its stride, but all the ingredients are there. It's a powerhouse, that much is certain. |
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Piedmont | 2 | - |
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SG$951.13 |
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Experience the essence of Piedmontese grandeur with the Livia Fontana Barolo Riserva Bussia 2015. Hailing from one of Barolo's most iconic cru, the Bussia, each bottle tells a story of centuries-old tradition of the Fontana family. Impeccably crafted from hand-harvested Nebbiolo grapes, this single-vineyard beauty is cellared for five years, three of which are in Slavonian oak casks to achieve its distinctive Riserva status. The result is a deep garnet elixir, bursting with plush flavours of ripe cherries, tobacco and warm spices that linger on the palate. Its tenacious tannins and vibrant acidity promise a rewarding evolution for decades to come. Seductive yet serious, the Livia Fontana Barolo Riserva Bussia 2015 encapsulates the respectful integration of modern winemaking techniques with Alba's natural gifts. This hidden gem is a testament to the elegance of Italian winemaking, meriting a pride of place in any seasoned collector's cellar. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 98 (VN) |
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SG$1,257.08 |
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Vinous (98)Sandrone's 2013 Barolo Le Vigne is a real stunner. Powerful, ample and deep, the 2013 exudes class from start to finish. The addition of Serralunga fruit in the blend has added depth and structure in all of the wine's dimensions. Dark red cherry, plum, mint, rose petal, tar and licorice build into the huge, voluptuous finish. Readers who can find the 2013 should not hesitate, as it is outrageously beautiful and also one of the clear wines of the vintage. Vineyard sites are Baudana, Villero, Vignane and Merli. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 100 (WA) |
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SG$1,954.68 |
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Wine Advocate (100)I absolutely adore this wine on every emotional and intellectual level. I can still taste it today, weeks after my first sampling. The Luciano Sandrone 2016 Barolo Le Vigne is a stirring and profound expression that pulls on your heartstrings. I found it to be unforgettable, quite literally, inspiring one of those celebrated "wow" moments that we wine lovers so desperately seek in bottle after bottle. Le Vigne is a clever blend of fruit from Baudana in Serralunga d'Alba (offering the power), Villero in Castiglione Falletto (shaping the precision), Vignane in Barolo (adding to the purity of the aromas) and Merli in Novello (that helps to flesh out the fruit). This intersection of various vineyards spanning the appellation creates a pyramid of perfection and beauty. The wine shows large construction, but that fruit weight is balanced against the vivid cherry, spice, aniseed and campfire ash that gently lift from the bouquet. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 97 (WE) |
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SG$1,127.37 |
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Wine Enthusiast (97)Fragrant and delicious, this gorgeous wine opens with inviting aromas of rose, sandalwood, camphor and perfumed berry alongside whiffs of truffle and French oak. The full-bodied palate combines elegance and structure, featuring ripe Morello cherry, crushed raspberry, licorice and a dollop of vanilla alongside firm, refined tannins. It's already tempting but hold for more complexity. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 97 (VN) |
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SG$1,057.95 |
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Vinous (97)The 2019 Barolo Le Vigne is pure and total seduction. Kirsch, sweet pipe tobacco, mint, cedar, dried herbs and orange peel all grace a Le Vigne built on mid-weight structure and energy. There is a feeling of youthful classicism and austerity that is so beguiling. Readers should plan on being patient, though. The 2019 won't be ready to drink anytime soon, but there is enough fruit to make me think it will be superb, in time. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 90 (VN) |
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SG$2,359.41 |
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Vinous (90)The 1997 Barbaresco Camp Gros comes across as a bit reduced. There is a wild, animalistic streak running through the 1997 Camp Gros, which detracts from its typical appeal. The flavors are nicely layered and explosive, but the aromatics are a bit too forward. I imagine the 1997 will drink best sooner rather than later. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 88 (VN) |
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SG$2,359.41 |
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Vinous (88)Medium red, with a hint of amber. Spicy aromas of wild red berries and cherry. Juicy, rich and sweet but backward. Fatter than the '99 Camp Gros but slightly hard, finishing with dusty oak tannins, very good length and a hint of dryness. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 91 (VN) |
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SG$2,359.41 |
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Vinous (91)Marchesi di Grésy's 1999 Barbaresco Camp Gros is now close to fully mature. Despite its big, broad-shouldered frame, the Camp Gros is the most forward of the three 1999s, which is a bit out of character for a wine that ususally is the last to unwind in this range. Hints of sweet tobacco, menthol, black cherries, plums and rosemary add the final notes of complexity. Any remaining bottles need to be finished off over the next 2-3 years. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 91 (VN) |
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SG$2,359.41 |
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Vinous (91)(the aging begins in barriques and finishes in Slavonian ovals) Medium red. Captivating, highly perfumed aromas of cherry, raspberry and rose petal. Silky, stylish and sweet, with the wine's pliant fleshiness nicely framed by perfectly integrated acidity. Offers a lovely floral perfume throughout. Finishes juicy and very long, with fine tannins. Clearly the best of the 2000 trio. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 92 (VN) |
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SG$2,359.41 |
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Vinous (92)Palish bright red. Ripe, highly perfumed nose offers red berries, tobacco, minerals, dried flowers and woodsmoke: a classic example of the vineyard. Sweet, deep and rich but light on its feet, with a texture that's at once silky and utterly mouthfilling. Wonderfully perfumed Barbaresco, finishing with impressive breadth, length and class. I could see the 2004 developing in a similar direction. |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
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SG$2,359.41 |
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Crafted with a connoisseur's precision, the Marchesi di Gresy Barbaresco Gaiun Martinenga 1999 is a distinctly majestic red wine that underscores the viticultural heritage of its provenance. Produced in Piedmont, Italy's legendary Barbaresco region, this vintage mirrors the superb terroir of the Martinenga vineyard, a sole monopole of the venerated Marchesi di Gresy estate. The wine exemplifies the refined character and elegance of Nebbiolo grapes, matured meticulously for 30 months in French oak barrels, yielding an entrancing profile of succulent fruits, layered nuances of spice and a harmonious tannin structure. The Marchesi di Gresy's reputation rests on decades of noble winemaking tradition, consistently delivering wines that encapsulate phenomenal depth and complexity. A timeless testament to these venerable techniques, Barbaresco Gaiun Martinenga 1999 embodies a decade's mastery, bestowing upon the discerning palate, a rich, long-lasting finish. Always an exquisite addition to a fine wine collection. |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
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SG$2,359.41 |
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The illustrious Marchesi di Gresy Barbaresco Gaiun Martinenga 2000 is a quintessential example of Italian viniculture at its best. Carefully crafted in the esteemed Piedmont wine region, this laudable vintage is the crowning glory of the renowned Marchesi di Gresy winery. Renowned for its meticulous grape selection process, this vintage is produced from 100% Nebbiolo grapes, harvested from the Martinenga vineyard, arguably one of Barbaresco's finest crus. Exquisite vinification techniques involve fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures and ageing in French barriques for 24 months, further enhancing its complexity and refinement. Exhibiting an intoxicating bouquet of ripe red fruit and delicate hints of spices, this full-bodied Barbaresco exudes elegance with well-balanced tannins and robust flavour notes. With its impressive cellaring potential, the Marchesi di Gresy Barbaresco Gaiun Martinenga 2000 will undoubtedly enthral enthusiasts of refined Italian wines. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 96 (DC) |
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SG$1,300.00 |
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Decanter (96)With young soils and steep hills, the importance of Arione is easily understood. The southern exposure helped the quality in this vintage and the wine shows a restrained red currant fruit aroma with graceful cinnamon, sweet violet and watermelon, allied to an anise, almost herbal, whiff. Full, refreshing and very elegant yet not without a firm structure, it features an extracted chalky finish. It will age quite well for a 2018. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 98 (JS) |
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SG$2,070.00 |
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James Suckling (98)Glorious aromas of roses, whole white truffles, earth and raspberry. Dusty. Subtle rosemary and lemon grass too. Full-bodied, tight and structured. Yet it opens and caresses every inch of your palate. So gorgeous now to drink. No Monfortino in this year; so absolutely amazing because it all went in here. Wow. Drink or hold. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 97 (WA) |
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SG$1,300.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97)I tasted the Giacomo Conterno 2017 Barolo Francia shortly before bottling. Like Roberto Conterno's other wines from this controversial vintage, this wine shines with brilliant and unexpected purity and intensity that is harder to find in its peers. It shows a deep understanding of the potential of a warm growing season, and the Nebbiolo is supple, velvety and uncharacteristically exuberant (for a grape whose elegance starts famously with understatement). Francia in Serralunga d'Alba evokes power and profound depth, with black and purple fruit highlights, rusty nail, crème de cassis, grilled rosemary and reddish rock or baked terracotta. The wine carries its considerable fruit weight with grace, and at the end of the day, it offers a complete portrait of vintage, variety and vintner. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 96-98 (WI) |
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SG$1,810.00 |
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The Wine Independent (96-98)The 2018 Giacomo Conterno Barolo Francia is very densely concentrated with fine tannins but it is not revealing much yet as it is so young. When tasted in May 2022 it was due to be bottled the following month. It is deep ruby in color with perfumed violet and freesia aromas on the nose, with oak spice notes. The tannins are firm but beautifully refined as you would expect from this producer. At the moment, the wine is like a beautiful statue, immaculately carved and pristine but not revealing very much. Roberto Conterno felt this wine needed 18 months before approaching and that it will last for 40 years. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 95+ (VN) |
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SG$1,830.00 |
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Vinous (95+)A dark, virile wine, the 2011 Barolo Cerretta shows just how far Conterno has come with this site. The flavors are dark, bold and incisive throughout, with plenty of dark red cherry, plum, leather, smoke, tar, licorice and scorched earth overtones. Powerful and intense, with a real sense of vertical structure, Cerretta is going to need time to settle down. There is none of the early appeal of the vintage here, so readers will have to be patient. This is going to be a fascinating wine to follow as it ages over the coming decades. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 97+ (VN) |
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SG$1,935.00 |
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Vinous (97+)The 2013 Barolo Cerretta is the most complete wine Roberto Conterno has made since he acquired this site in 2008. Crazy aromatics make a strong opening impression. Rose petal, mint, sweet tobacco and licorice overtones all develop in a captivating, hauntingly seductive Barolo. Constantly changing in the glass, the 2013 is mesmerizingly beautiful. Supporting beams of tannin carry the flavors through to the finish. The 2013 Cerretta is stunningly beautiful in every way. Don't miss it. |
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Piedmont | 3 | 95 (VN) |
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SG$2,070.00 |
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Vinous (95)Conterno's 2017 Barolo Cerretta offers a classic expression of this Serralunga site. The tannins are just a bit nervy today, which lends a feeling of energy and brightness that is palpable. Bright floral and white pepper accents lift bright red-toned fruit in a Barolo that is wonderfully translucent and nuanced. |
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Piedmont | 2 | 95 (VN) |
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SG$2,310.00 |
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Vinous (95)The 2019 Barolo Cerretta is positively stellar. Remarkably harmonious for a bottled, young Conterno Barolo, the Cerretta is sublime. It's as if the tannins are totally wrapped into the fruit. The tannins are present, but also not there. Bright cherry, red plum, cinnamon and blood orange all race across the palate. The luxuriousness of the fruit is so captivating. In 2019, the Cerretta is a Barolo of pure and total seduction. I don't think I have ever tasted anything like it here. Best of all, the 2019 will drink well with minimal cellaring. It is already irresistibly delicious. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 98-100 (WA) |
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SG$9,180.00 |
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Wine Advocate (98-100)Tasted from botte number 45, the 2006 Barolo Riserva Monfortino is gorgeous. Roberto tells me, “Monfortino is not a drinking wine, it’s a chewing wine.” His comment makes perfect sense and offers incredible insight into the profound beauty beholden before us. You almost feel the crunch of the young tannin and the snap of its presence in the mouth. The bouquet is perfectly matched to the wine. Elegance and finesse add contrast to the wine’s sheer power and determination. Dried rose, licorice, tar, spice and tobacco show immense definition and focus. The 2006 vintage is noted for its extraordinary aging potential. Anticipated maturity: 2025-2045. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 100 (VN) |
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SG$11,675.00 |
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Vinous (100)I debated whether or not to include the 2010 Barolo Riserva Monfortino in this tasting. Conventional wisdom says it is way too young, especially from magnum. You know what? I hate conventional wisdom. One of the undeniable truisms is that Monfortino is more enjoyable young now than it was twenty years ago. As for the 2010, it is every bit as monumental as everyone in the room expects. A wine of breadth and grandeur, the 2010 boasts tremendous depth in every dimension. Time in the glass brings out kirsch, rose petal, menthol, leather and mocha nuances, but the 2010 is ultimately a wine to adore for its complete and profound beauty. From magnum it is truly mesmerizing. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 99.0 |
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SG$6,905.00 |
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Piedmont | 1 | 100 (WA) |
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SG$8,075.00 |
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Wine Advocate (100)The Giacomo Conterno 2014 Barolo Riserva Monfortino is made with 100% fruit from the Francia cru, which is not the case for the 2015 vintage (that sees 22% Arione in the blend) or likely future vintages. In a sense, this 100-point wine represents a milestone or a chapter finale in the long and exciting trajectory of Italy's collected and revered Monfortino. I've had the great fortune of tasting this wine from barrel over the course of four years and twice again this summer during my visits to the Conterno estates (in Gattinara and in Monforte d'Alba). |
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Piedmont | 2 | 99 (VN) |
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SG$10,010.00 |
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Vinous (99)The 2015 Barolo Riserva Monfortino is magical. This is the first vintage that includes fruit from Arione, so the 2015 is 80% Francia and 20% Arione. That marks a return to Monfortino as a multi-vineyard wine, which it mostly was until 1978, when the first Monfortino from Francia was made. The combination of sites works so well. I remember tasting the 2015 as separate components and seeing what exactly the Arione piece adds, and that is aromatic explosiveness, texture and breadth. Rose petal, mint, sage, tobacco and cedar lend complexity. More than anything else, though, I am blown away by how utterly delicious the 2015 is. Of course, the 2015 will be better in time, but its pedigree is plainly evident today. Roberto Conterno gave the 2015 just five years in cask, the shortest time in wood for any Monfortino in recent memory, maybe ever. Like most producers around the world, Conterno is thinking deeply about what the optimal period of time in oak is. As for the 2015, it is a flat-out stunner in every way. |
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Piedmont | 27 | 94 (VN) |
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SG$2,005.00 |
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Vinous (94)“The 2010 Barbaresco Riserva Vanotu 60th Anniversary Limited Edition is drinking beautifully. Silky and perfumed, the 2010 is now entering its first plateau of maturity. Sweet tobacco, dried flowers, menthol and coffee lend striking aromatic complexity as the 2010 opens in the glass. The 2010 is rich and layered, as all of Giorgio Pelissero's wines are, but time has mellowed some of that exuberance.” |
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Vinous (95)The 2017 Barolo Brunate is a dark, powerful wine. A huge swath of tannins gives the Brunate its feeling of gravitas. Readers will have to be patient with the 2017, as it is going to need a number of years to come together. Dark cherry fruit, lavender, sage, licorice, spice and earthy notes build into a crescendo of aromas and flavors that is just captivating. The 2017 finishes with tremendous substance and intensity, both of which bode so well for the future. |
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SG$4,285.00 |
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Vinous (95)Rinaldi's 2018 Barolo Brunate is one of the more satisfying wines of the vintage. Austere, medium in body and classic in feel, with that extra bit of textural resonance that is such a Brunate signature, the 2018 has real potential. Dark cherry, melted road tar, tobacco, spice, menthol, sage and licorice all build in the glass. The 2018 is going to need a few years to soften and start hitting its stride, but all the ingredients are there. It's a powerhouse, that much is certain. |
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Experience the essence of Piedmontese grandeur with the Livia Fontana Barolo Riserva Bussia 2015. Hailing from one of Barolo's most iconic cru, the Bussia, each bottle tells a story of centuries-old tradition of the Fontana family. Impeccably crafted from hand-harvested Nebbiolo grapes, this single-vineyard beauty is cellared for five years, three of which are in Slavonian oak casks to achieve its distinctive Riserva status. The result is a deep garnet elixir, bursting with plush flavours of ripe cherries, tobacco and warm spices that linger on the palate. Its tenacious tannins and vibrant acidity promise a rewarding evolution for decades to come. Seductive yet serious, the Livia Fontana Barolo Riserva Bussia 2015 encapsulates the respectful integration of modern winemaking techniques with Alba's natural gifts. This hidden gem is a testament to the elegance of Italian winemaking, meriting a pride of place in any seasoned collector's cellar. |
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SG$1,115.00 |
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Vinous (98)Sandrone's 2013 Barolo Le Vigne is a real stunner. Powerful, ample and deep, the 2013 exudes class from start to finish. The addition of Serralunga fruit in the blend has added depth and structure in all of the wine's dimensions. Dark red cherry, plum, mint, rose petal, tar and licorice build into the huge, voluptuous finish. Readers who can find the 2013 should not hesitate, as it is outrageously beautiful and also one of the clear wines of the vintage. Vineyard sites are Baudana, Villero, Vignane and Merli. |
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SG$1,755.00 |
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Wine Advocate (100)I absolutely adore this wine on every emotional and intellectual level. I can still taste it today, weeks after my first sampling. The Luciano Sandrone 2016 Barolo Le Vigne is a stirring and profound expression that pulls on your heartstrings. I found it to be unforgettable, quite literally, inspiring one of those celebrated "wow" moments that we wine lovers so desperately seek in bottle after bottle. Le Vigne is a clever blend of fruit from Baudana in Serralunga d'Alba (offering the power), Villero in Castiglione Falletto (shaping the precision), Vignane in Barolo (adding to the purity of the aromas) and Merli in Novello (that helps to flesh out the fruit). This intersection of various vineyards spanning the appellation creates a pyramid of perfection and beauty. The wine shows large construction, but that fruit weight is balanced against the vivid cherry, spice, aniseed and campfire ash that gently lift from the bouquet. |
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Wine Enthusiast (97)Fragrant and delicious, this gorgeous wine opens with inviting aromas of rose, sandalwood, camphor and perfumed berry alongside whiffs of truffle and French oak. The full-bodied palate combines elegance and structure, featuring ripe Morello cherry, crushed raspberry, licorice and a dollop of vanilla alongside firm, refined tannins. It's already tempting but hold for more complexity. |
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Vinous (97)The 2019 Barolo Le Vigne is pure and total seduction. Kirsch, sweet pipe tobacco, mint, cedar, dried herbs and orange peel all grace a Le Vigne built on mid-weight structure and energy. There is a feeling of youthful classicism and austerity that is so beguiling. Readers should plan on being patient, though. The 2019 won't be ready to drink anytime soon, but there is enough fruit to make me think it will be superb, in time. |
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Vinous (90)The 1997 Barbaresco Camp Gros comes across as a bit reduced. There is a wild, animalistic streak running through the 1997 Camp Gros, which detracts from its typical appeal. The flavors are nicely layered and explosive, but the aromatics are a bit too forward. I imagine the 1997 will drink best sooner rather than later. |
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Vinous (88)Medium red, with a hint of amber. Spicy aromas of wild red berries and cherry. Juicy, rich and sweet but backward. Fatter than the '99 Camp Gros but slightly hard, finishing with dusty oak tannins, very good length and a hint of dryness. |
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Vinous (91)Marchesi di Grésy's 1999 Barbaresco Camp Gros is now close to fully mature. Despite its big, broad-shouldered frame, the Camp Gros is the most forward of the three 1999s, which is a bit out of character for a wine that ususally is the last to unwind in this range. Hints of sweet tobacco, menthol, black cherries, plums and rosemary add the final notes of complexity. Any remaining bottles need to be finished off over the next 2-3 years. |
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Vinous (91)(the aging begins in barriques and finishes in Slavonian ovals) Medium red. Captivating, highly perfumed aromas of cherry, raspberry and rose petal. Silky, stylish and sweet, with the wine's pliant fleshiness nicely framed by perfectly integrated acidity. Offers a lovely floral perfume throughout. Finishes juicy and very long, with fine tannins. Clearly the best of the 2000 trio. |
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Vinous (92)Palish bright red. Ripe, highly perfumed nose offers red berries, tobacco, minerals, dried flowers and woodsmoke: a classic example of the vineyard. Sweet, deep and rich but light on its feet, with a texture that's at once silky and utterly mouthfilling. Wonderfully perfumed Barbaresco, finishing with impressive breadth, length and class. I could see the 2004 developing in a similar direction. |
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Crafted with a connoisseur's precision, the Marchesi di Gresy Barbaresco Gaiun Martinenga 1999 is a distinctly majestic red wine that underscores the viticultural heritage of its provenance. Produced in Piedmont, Italy's legendary Barbaresco region, this vintage mirrors the superb terroir of the Martinenga vineyard, a sole monopole of the venerated Marchesi di Gresy estate. The wine exemplifies the refined character and elegance of Nebbiolo grapes, matured meticulously for 30 months in French oak barrels, yielding an entrancing profile of succulent fruits, layered nuances of spice and a harmonious tannin structure. The Marchesi di Gresy's reputation rests on decades of noble winemaking tradition, consistently delivering wines that encapsulate phenomenal depth and complexity. A timeless testament to these venerable techniques, Barbaresco Gaiun Martinenga 1999 embodies a decade's mastery, bestowing upon the discerning palate, a rich, long-lasting finish. Always an exquisite addition to a fine wine collection. |
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The illustrious Marchesi di Gresy Barbaresco Gaiun Martinenga 2000 is a quintessential example of Italian viniculture at its best. Carefully crafted in the esteemed Piedmont wine region, this laudable vintage is the crowning glory of the renowned Marchesi di Gresy winery. Renowned for its meticulous grape selection process, this vintage is produced from 100% Nebbiolo grapes, harvested from the Martinenga vineyard, arguably one of Barbaresco's finest crus. Exquisite vinification techniques involve fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures and ageing in French barriques for 24 months, further enhancing its complexity and refinement. Exhibiting an intoxicating bouquet of ripe red fruit and delicate hints of spices, this full-bodied Barbaresco exudes elegance with well-balanced tannins and robust flavour notes. With its impressive cellaring potential, the Marchesi di Gresy Barbaresco Gaiun Martinenga 2000 will undoubtedly enthral enthusiasts of refined Italian wines. |
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