{"title":"2020 Piedmont Vintage Wine Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"623\"\u003e2020 Piedmont vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e is shaping up as one of the most promising in recent memory. After a warm, well-balanced growing season, Nebbiolo grapes reached \u003cstrong data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"773\"\u003eoptimal ripeness\u003c\/strong\u003e with naturally high acidity and firm tannins, producing wines with both power and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"somm2410-df20barbaresco-750","title":"2020 De Forville, Barbaresco","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you’re just getting into elite red wines like Barbaresco or you’ve been collecting and enjoying them for years, De Forville Barbaresco is a foundational building block. The impeccable De Forville lineup represents not just the greatest quality-to-price proposition in Barbaresco but in the broader world of wine. The amount of history, breed, ageability, consistency, and flat-out Nebbiolo greatness to be had for sub $40 is just extraordinary. And while you might be tempted to think it a mass-market wine given its price, it’s got all the artisanal street cred one could ask for (only about 600 cases of this wine make it to the US in any given vintage). I’ve been hyping, selling, and drinking this wine for many years, but each new release is still cause for celebration. I can’t think of a recent vintage of this wine that didn’t over-deliver, but just to confirm: 2020 is a knockout. Don't miss your chance!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Yankees called Lou Gehrig the “Iron Horse” because of his durability and consistency as a player. De Forville is the Iron Horse of Barbaresco. The family began producing wine in the mid-1800s, when Gioachino De Forville made Nebbiolo the family’s focus early on. He was succeeded by his son, Vincenzo, who was followed by his nephew, Paolo, who passed the torch to his daughter, Mafalda, who was followed by her sons and current proprietors, Valter and Paolo Anfosso. Confused yet? To recap, the De Forville-Anfosso clan has endured two World Wars and overcome countless challenges during its 150-year evolution from rural farm to respected winemaking dynasty. This multi-generation commitment to grueling manual labor, tradition, and excellence is how remote hillsides become the world’s greatest wine terroirs. In the last decade, De Forville has grown into a mid-size estate by Piedmont standards, with about 11 hectares of vines in two different villages. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit for this flagship Barbaresco is sourced from vines averaging 35 years of age, and includes some grapes from well-known Barbaresco ‘cru’ vineyards such as “Rabaja” and “Pozzo.” Fermented in stainless steel and aged 18 months in large, used, Slavonian oak \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebotti,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e it’s always a well-proportioned, aromatically complex Barbaresco archetype—the kind of one-stop master class in Piedmontese Nebbiolo I consider a rite of passage for anyone who loves wine. This is the kind of wine Master Sommeliers use to study for blind-tasting exams, because it is so spot-on. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs expected, today’s 2020 release is already performing at an elite level: In the glass, it’s a medium garnet-red moving to pink at the rim, with a textbook nose of black cherry, wild red and black berries, roses, tar, leather, and a hint of black tea. It is medium-bodied and more modestly tannic than your typical young Barbaresco\/Barolo, which makes it relatively approachable young: Even so, at least a half hour in a decanter is recommended; there’s clear structure for aging here and it should really be singing on its 10th birthday. Serve it in Burgundy stems at 60-65 degrees and pair it with an unimpeachable Piedmontese classic—risotto. It deserves nothing less, and let me offer one last piece of advice: anything less than six bottles is not going to be enough! 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They were pioneers in producing single-vineyard Barolos, highlighting the unique characteristics of specific terroirs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe were fortunate enough to secure a small parcel of their \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emonumental \"Monvigliero\" Cru—the crown jewel of the village of Verduno\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, just a 15-minute drive from Vietti's home base. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJames Suckling awarded the 2020 release an impressive 99 points, praising its transparency, finesse, and complexity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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He wanted to make a more stripped-down, PURE expression of Nebbiolo from his family holdings in Monforte d’Alba, and nailed it. He and son Stefano made this wine from parcels in Bricco San Pietro, San Giovanni, and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egrand dame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Ginestra, each vinified separately and blended to exquisite perfection. It’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea cappella\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Barolo of terroir and soulful dedication.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional upbringing: no oak to get in the way of this pure strawberry, red rose, and gorgeously musky aromatics that Nebbiolo lovers crave. Raised in concrete and neutral Stockinger 50L \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebotti\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncredibly expressive and perfumed Barolo. Piedmont guru Antonio Galloni once wrote, “check out these wines before they become better known.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% natural wine. Organically farmed, made with indigenous yeast, given minimal sulfur at bottling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Serve it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge for up to 10 years; firm tannins and ample acidity will carry the wine in the cellar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecant for one hour and serve at 60℉ in Nebbiolo stems or Burgundy bowls.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair with beef cheeks braised in Nebbiolo d’Alba, garlic, and black pepper, finished with fried shiitake mushrooms and served over buttered egg noodles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43568684662838,"sku":"SOMM2504-DCNT20BAR-750","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2020DiegoConterno_BaroloClassico_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1743608788"},{"product_id":"2020-collina-san-ponzio-fossati-barolosomm2506-csp20brl-750","title":"2020 Collina San Ponzio, \"Fossati\" Barolo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis offer is a SommSelect, U.S. Exclusive\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ea\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003end perhaps the only 'Fossatti' Cru for under $50 on the internet.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThis wine is an absolute steal!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Balocco family established Collina San Ponzio in 1878, and their commitment to quality has never wavered across five generations. Pietro Balocco founded the modern winery, later passed to his son Antonino, who earned gold medals for the estate's achievements 100 years later.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, the family farms their vineyards with the same philosophy that guided their ancestors: tradition balanced with innovation. They’re serious about green harvesting and canopy management, the key to quality for the late-ripening Nebbiolo. Their Fossati vineyard—planted with vines averaging 60 years old—sits in prime territory straddling Barolo and La Morra townships, where producers like Voerzio charge $300 and up for wine from neighboring sites. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat’s why our Master Sommelier put down his glass and said, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“This wine is a STEAL.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis part of the Langhe just doesn’t go for this price any more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegal Real Estate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Just 10 cases, a SommSelect nationwide exclusive from a respected \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecru\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that borders Liste and Cerequio—vineyards where comparable bottles cost a MINIMUM of twice as much.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotally beguiling Barolo:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Beautiful, pungent aromas we crave: Tasting(dot)com's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96 Point review describes “Aromas and flavors of candied rose, red cherry, leather, and Italian herb garden with a satiny, lively, dry medium body and a warming, intricate, very long finish that shows notes of rose petal, anise, and a little tar, red cherry and leather, and fennel and green herbs with firm, woody tannins and light oak flavor. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbsolutely charming and cellar worthy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRock-solid VALUE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 96 points and an $85 established retail price, offered at a bargain- \u003cstrong\u003ethrough our direct import exclusive.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’ve eliminated the middleman so you can cellar single-vineyard Barolo for well under market value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecant 1 hour before serving at 58–62°F. This wine transforms dramatically with air, revealing new layers of complexity throughout the evening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrink now through 2035.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePair with fresh porcini and fontina lasagna, or rack of lamb marinated in nebbiolo, garlic, and rosemary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43783845085238,"sku":"SOMM2506-CSP20BRL-750","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2020CollinaSanPonzio_FossatiBarolo_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1749496727"},{"product_id":"2020-marco-porello-barolo-docgsomm2508-mpr20bro-750","title":"2020 Marco Porello, Barolo DOCG","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1930, Cesare Porello began to transition his family’s farm from mixed fruit crops to strictly viticulture. The property is in Roero, just across the Tanaro river from the Langhe hills. Here, they’ve spent a century making touchstone wines for the region, focused primarily on Arneis and Favorita. But alongside their white wines, they’ve always made Nebbiolo, prime examples of the more ethereal side of the variety. Their Nebbiolos have always been delicious and serious wines in their own right, but current proprietor Marco Porello long dreamt of making Barolo proper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith the 2017 vintage, Marco began making the family’s first Barolo. The Nebbiolo fruit comes from two of the most celebrated villages in the region, Novello and Serralunga. Novello is located in the western half of the appellation, and can essentially be thought of as a southern extension of the Barolo village. Nebbiolo here brings lift and grace, red fruit and floral tones. Serralunga is prized for producing perhaps the most long-lived Nebbiolo in the world, wines of deep minerality and prominent structure. Blended, the two villages produce Barolo that combines the best of both worlds: early drinking, and a long life in the cellar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2020 in Barolo was warm and sunny, making for one of the most accessible vintages in recent memory. Pulsing fruit and gorgeous lift is the name of the game in a 2020 like Porello’s, and it’s the rare Barolo you can pop and pour as soon as it’s in your hands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe nose opens with waves of sweet red cherry, strawberry, red plum skin, rose petals, cedar, tobacco, tar, and black pepper. It’s simply gorgeous.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the palate, there’s certainly Nebbiolo’s signature tannic structure, but it isn’t forbidding or austere. Rather, the polished tannins provide some cut to the primary fruit notes, and juicy acidity makes for a sense of refreshment we don’t often see in Barolo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis might not age for a half-century like some Barolo, but make no mistake: you should stash away plenty of this. It’ll provide gobs of enjoyment for the next fifteen to twenty years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow To Enjoy It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreak out the Burgundy bowls; you’ll want to revel in every drop of the kaleidoscopic aromatics on display here. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe just above cellar temp, around 65 degrees, cool enough to keep it refreshing, but not so cold as to emphasize the tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy alongside some simply prepared pork chops with rosemary, and as it ages, bring on the truffles!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s Barolo we’d happily pour alongside some much better-known producers, but there’s no beating around the bush on the value here. $38 on four bottles or more for Barolo of this caliber is insane!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43948053200950,"sku":"SOMM2508-MPR20BRO-750","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2020MarcoPorello_BaroloDOCG_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1754669708"},{"product_id":"2020-vietti-barolo-cru-monviglierosomm2509-vti20mnvbr-750","title":"2020 Vietti Barolo, Cru Monvigliero","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoly Ground for Barolo Aficionados– “Monviglero” Grand Cru\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor those curating a world-class cellar, Cru Barolo is non-negotiable—and sourcing from iconic producers is essential\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Today’s offering is a collector’s dream: a legendary vintner paired with one of Barolo’s most revered vineyard sites.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVietti’s Barolo “Monvigliero” is not only the crown jewel of Verduno\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—it’s a benchmark across the entire Barolo region. This amphitheater-shaped vineyard, rooted in the famed Marls of Sant’Agata (limestone and clay), provides the ideal terroir for Nebbiolo. Vietti’s vines here are 45–50 years old, contributing remarkable depth and complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2020 vintage delivered a rare harmony of finesse and power, allowing Vietti to craft a wine of precision, grace, and longevity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Expect soaring aromatics, persistent yet polished tannins, and a finish that speaks of balance and elegance. This is a wine to marvel at—and to cellar. Open it in a few years, or let it evolve for two to three decades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a cornerstone bottle for any serious collection—and we’re offering special pricing when you purchase two or more. Molte Grazie!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in the late 1800s in Castiglione Falletto, Vietti has been crafting wine in the heart of Barolo for over a century. It was among the first producers to bottle single-vineyard Barolo, beginning with Rocche di Castiglione in 1961—a visionary move that helped define the modern Barolo identity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePress Accolades:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e99 Points, James Suckling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“One of the palest and most perfumed Barolos from Vietti with a transparent ruby-orange hue. This is a super nuanced elegant expressive and ethereal Monvigliero that grows on me with enchanting notes of grilled grapefruit thyme frozen raspberries and mineral. A subtle splash of white pepper and mezcal-like smokiness. Really refined and transparent with some citrus and mineral tensions that are closely knit with the fine crumbled tannins. So much finesse and detail here and its complexity will continue to unwind. Really composed soulful and mind-blowing! An otherworldly idiosyncratic Barolo that actually reminded me of the finest Gredo garnacha. A big wow that deserves attention. Vegan. Best with a Burgundy glass. Can drink now or from 2027.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44023125049398,"sku":"SOMM2509-VTI20MNVBR-750","price":184.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/Vietti_Store_Image.png?v=1743015488"},{"product_id":"2020-giuseppe-nada-barbaresco-casotsomm2510-gna20bar-750","title":"2020 Giuseppe Nada, Barbaresco \"Casot\"","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eGiuseppe Nada is a family-owned winery located in Treiso, one of the four villages within the Barbaresco DOCG zone in Piedmont, Italy. The estate’s roots trace back to 1900, when Antonio Nada acquired a vineyard parcel in the Casot cru, purchased from a member of the Gaja family. The winery has since remained a small, artisanal operation, managed today by Giuseppe and Nella Nada alongside their children Barbara, who handles the business side, and Enrico, who oversees winemaking. The family's dedication to traditional methods is complemented by a modern commitment to sustainable organic viticulture, certified since 2017.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThe Casot vineyard, situated on steep slopes with calcareous marl soils, is the flagship from which the estate crafts its Barbaresco. Vines range in age from 60 years old to more recent plantings, producing grapes that yield elegant, structured wines with heady aromatic complexity and serious aging potential. Enrico Nada, a formally trained enologist, has been pivotal in evolving the family’s winemaking, emphasizing spontaneous fermentation, low intervention, and aging in large old casks to retain the character of their unique terroir. The 2020 Casot vintage exemplifies this philosophy with fine tannins, vibrant acidity, and aromas of dark cherry, violets, spice, balsamic notes,  finesse and serious longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eSince the 1960s, the Nada family has combined respect for traditional Barbaresco winemaking with a progressive approach to the vineyard and cellar. In 1964, they began estate bottling, a prescient move just before Barbaresco received DOC status in 1966. They expanded the winery in 1968, installing technical upgrades while preserving a low-yield philosophy to ensure concentration and complexity in their wines. The estate’s modest vineyard holdings of approximately 9 hectares in Casot and the Marcarini cru collectively offer expressive, terroir-driven Barbarescos with longevity of up to 25-30 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eElegant Nebbiolo expression with structured tannins and vibrant acidity from a prestigious single-cru vineyard.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eProduced by the Nada family, who have over a century of experience and organic farming commitment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eOrganic farming and minimal intervention winemaking ensure pure terroir expression and exceptional aging potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0\"\u003eHow To Serve It\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eDecant the wine for at least an hour to fully open its aromatic complexity and soften tannins. Serve in Burgundy stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eServe at 61–64°F to best balance fruit expression and structural elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003ePair with traditional rich northern Italian cuisine: braised meats, truffle dishes, and\/or aged cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44225081933878,"sku":"SOMM2510-GNA20BAR-750","price":39.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2020GiuseppeNada_BarbarescoCasot.png?v=1761676873"},{"product_id":"2020-curto-marco-barolo-arborina-la-foiasomm2601-cur20bar-750","title":"2020 Curto Marco, Barolo (Arborina) \"La Foia\"","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2020 Curto Marco Barolo (Arborina) “La Foia” comes from a tiny, family estate in the Annunziata hamlet of La Morra, where Nadia Curto farms about 4 hectares on the famed Arborina hill with her father, Marco. Nadia is the daughter of Marco and the niece of legendary modernist Barolo producer Elio Altare, and her style is literally a blend of her father’s traditionalism and her uncle’s revolutionary techniques: long, hard-earned family farming experience, plus Altare-inspired organic, low‑intervention winemaking. She pushed Marco to bottle under the Curto name in the early 2000s and has since moved the estate toward organic viticulture and minimal manipulation, letting Nebbiolo and site do the talking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“La Foia” is especially important because it is Nadia’s more traditional Arborina bottling, made from some of the oldest Nebbiolo vines on the slope with longer maceration and aging in large botti rather than barrique. All the fruit still comes from Arborina—one of La Morra’s most coveted crus, with marne (marl) soils of clay and sand on a south to southeast exposure that give perfumed, structured yet supple Barolo—but La Foia shows the cru through a slower, more classic lens: deeper, earthier, and more ageworthy than her “modern” Arborina cuvée. That combination of blue‑chip terroir, old vines, and a stylistic bridge between Barolo Boys modernism and old‑school Langhe tradition is what gives this wine its cult appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy you’ll love it:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld‑vine Arborina Nebbiolo delivers a core of red cherry, rose petal, licorice, and truffle‑tinged earth wrapped in fine but authoritative tannins—La Morra silk with real backbone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe “dual education” from Marco and Elio means you get clean, precise fruit and lift without losing the savory depth and aging potential that make classic Barolo so compelling. Expect a wine that is charming young with air, but really hits its stride 8–15 years from vintage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you love site‑transparent, minimally dressed Nebbiolo, this is a benchmark expression of Arborina that remains far more accessible in price and allocation than many neighbors working the same hill.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to serve it:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGive the 2020 a solid decant of 1.5–3 hours in a medium‑to‑large Burgundy or Nebbiolo stem to soften the tannins and let the floral and balsamic notes unwind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe at in the low 60s°F too warm and the alcohol and tannin jump, too cold and the nose shuts down. This is built for braised meats, rich pastas (tajarin with ragu, mushroom risotto), and aged cheeses that can match its structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you’re cellaring, plan on a drinking window from the mid‑2020s into the early\/mid‑2030s; for near‑term drinking, open it the day you pour or even “slow‑ox” in bottle for a few hours before decanting to really show what Arborina can do.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44664530665526,"sku":"SOMM2601-CUR20BAR-750","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2020CurtoMarco_Barolo_Arborina_LaFoia_1.png?v=1767722207"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/collections\/Piedmont-Italy_d5e1fdbe-d7c6-4363-b3dc-b18433a98a64.jpg?v=1772968536","url":"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/collections\/2020-piedmont-vintage-wine-collection.oembed","provider":"SommSelect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}