Embark on a guided exploration of Northern Italy's noble terroirs with this exclusive Master Selection Six pack, personally curated by our Master Sommelier. Each wine reveals a distinct facet of Nebbiolo's majesty—moving from approachable elegance to profound, age-worthy grandeur across the region's most celebrated appellations.

Selections Include:

1. 2023 Renzo Castella Langhe Nebbiolo "Madonnina" - The Pure Foundation
2. 2021 Covalli Barbaresco Piedmont - The Barbaresco Introduction
3. 2022 De Forville, Barbaresco - The Traditional Craft
4. 2020 Virna 'Noi', Barolo - The Village Blend Virtuoso
5. 2020 Collina San Ponzio, "Fossati" Barolo - The Single Vineyard Powerhouse
6. 2013 Balgera "Quigna" Valtellina Superiore Valgella Riserva DOCG - The Alpine Finale


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2023 Renzo Castella Langhe Nebbiolo "Madonnina"

Begin your journey with Nebbiolo in its most approachable form. Renzo Castella's "Madonnina" offers a pure expression of the grape's essential character without the power and tannin of Barolo or Barbaresco. This 2023 vintage showcases bright red fruit, floral aromatics, and the ethereal elegance that makes Nebbiolo so captivating. It's the perfect introduction to understand the grape's personality before ascending to the great appellations.

2021 Covalli Barbaresco Piedmont

Ascend to the noble appellation of Barbaresco with this elegant expression from Covalli. Barbaresco, often called the "Queen of Wines" to Barolo's "King," offers more immediate approachability while maintaining profound complexity. The 2021 vintage showcases Barbaresco's signature combination of power and grace—expect intense aromatics of tar, roses, and red fruit, with refined tannins that make it more accessible than Barolo in its youth.

2022 De Forville, Barbaresco

Deepen your Barbaresco experience with De Forville's traditional approach to this noble wine. This producer represents the authentic spirit of Barbaresco winemaking, crafting wines that speak purely of terroir and tradition. The 2022 vintage offers the classic Barbaresco profile of ethereal aromatics, structured tannins, and the mineral backbone that comes from the region's calcareous soils. This is Barbaresco as it was meant to be—unadorned, authentic, and built for the long haul.

2020 Virna 'Noi', Barolo

Enter the realm of Barolo with Virna's exceptional village-level blend. "Noi" (meaning "us") represents fruit from multiple Barolo villages, creating a wine that showcases the appellation's diversity in a single bottle. The 2020 vintage offers the power and complexity that defines great Barolo—expect deep fruit, tar, roses, and the iron-fist-in-velvet-glove character that makes Barolo legendary.

2020 Collina San Ponzio, "Fossati" Barolo

Experience the pinnacle of Barolo's terroir-driven philosophy with this single-vineyard expression from the prestigious Fossati cru. This wine represents the ultimate expression of a specific site, known for producing Barolo of exceptional power and longevity. The 2020 vintage showcases concentrated dark fruit, complex aromatics, and the structured tannins that will allow decades of evolution.

2013 Balgera "Quigna" Valtellina Superiore Valgella Riserva DOCG

Conclude your journey in the Alpine terroir of Valtellina, where Nebbiolo (known locally as Chiavennasca) reveals a different side of its personality. This 2013 Riserva from Balgera is beautifully mature, offering complex secondary notes of dried cherry, leather, and mountain herbs. The high-altitude vineyards create a wine with incredible aromatic complexity and a savory, mineral-driven finish. It's a testament to Nebbiolo's incredible versatility and age-worthiness.

Compare & Contrast: The Journey Within the Pack

• Renzo Castella Langhe: Pure Nebbiolo foundation—approachable elegance.
• Covalli & De Forville Barbaresco:  The Queen's grace—elegant power and traditional craft.
• Virna & Collina San Ponzio Barolo: The King's power—village blend vs. single vineyard expression.
• Balgera Valtellina Riserva:  The Alpine expression—mature, savory, and complex.