{"title":"Barolo vs Barbaresco Wine Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the hills of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003ePiedmont\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, one grape gives rise to two of the world’s most revered wines: Barolo and Barbaresco. Both crafted from Nebbiolo, they stand as benchmarks of Italian winemaking, shaped by neighboring vineyards, distinct terroirs, and generations of tradition, yet their styles diverge clearly. Barolo is powerful, structured, and built for long aging, with firm tannins and depth, while Barbaresco is more restrained and refined, defined by aromatic lift and a more accessible structure. Same grape, same region—two distinct expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2020-virna-barolo-noisomm2505-vrn20noi-750","title":"2020 Virna 'Noi', Barolo - Piedmont, Italy","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven in Barolo, few estates match the historical significance of the Borgogno family. Their viticultural roots stretch back to 1720—a full century before Barolo as we know it was even established. This extraordinary heritage passed to Virna Borgogno, who made history as Italy's first female oenology graduate before joining her father Lodovico in the cellar in 1988. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy 2001, Virna had established her own identity, bringing with her prized vineyard holdings and a philosophy that gave room to both tradition and modernity—truly the best of both worlds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Noi” (meaning “us” in Italian) draws from multiple sites across Barolo, where Nebbiolo subvarieties Lampia and Michet grow in densely planted vineyards (5,000 vines per hectare). The southeast and southwest exposures ensure optimal ripening for this notoriously late-maturing variety, while 30- to 50-year old vines contribute great concentration. \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\u003eExuberance in the glass: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith gorgeous fruit expression, this captures all the sheer joy of drinking young Barolo—its intoxicating perfume of roses and crystalline red fruits—without the fierce tannins.\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\u003eAromatic complexity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Wine Advocate’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 93-point review noted its “classic Nebbiolo nose with dried redcurrant, dusty licorice, bitter chocolate and candied orange peel studded with cloves.”\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\u003eEXCEPTIONAL aging potential: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurprisingly approachable now, this wine will develop magnificently through 2040, gaining the complexity that makes aged Barolo so special.\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\u003eRare opportunity: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom a historic family estate led by a pioneering winemaker, this dual 93-point wine represents Piedmont's aristocracy at an unprecedented value.\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe at 60-65°F in large Burgundy stems after a 30-minute decant\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 (with proper aeration) through 2040\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\u003ePair with classic Piedmontese cuisine—try pappardelle with wild mushroom ragù, or osso buco.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43734867378230,"sku":"SOMM2505-VRN20NOI-750","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2020VirnaBaroloNoi_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1747247742"},{"product_id":"2021-covalli-barbaresco-piedmontsomm2507-cvi21bpt-750","title":"2021 Covalli Barbaresco Piedmont","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2021 growing season in Barbaresco was nearly perfect. Warm days, cool nights, and a long, dry autumn that let Nebbiolo ripen slowly and evenly. Every producer in the region made great wine. The difference is what they charge for it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCovalli, a négociant, sources fruit from established growers and makes wine the way it's been made for generations. Temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel. Aging in large, neutral \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebotti\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that don't mask the fruit. Traditional winemaking that lets the terroir speak for itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result matches wines costing three times as much because the vintage was that good and the winemaking that clean. But here's the thing about négociants: they don't have estate overhead. No castello to maintain. No spoiled kid clubbing in Rome every summer to support. Just good fruit, honest winemaking without new oak, and realistic margins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChange is coming, Nebbiolo-hounds. When new tariffs hit Italian wine, Barbaresco under $30 will become a thing of the past. \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 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2021 vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was pitch-perfect. Antonio Galloni wrote “These are vivid, exceptionally beautiful wines that show the heights Nebbiolo can reach…The wines are aromatic, deep and structured. In other words, classic Barbaresco.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\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\u003eScore matches big names at less than half the price: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt $23, You're buying the same quality as the famous names for 50% or less. When tariffs kick in, this wine jumps to $30-$40 overnight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\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\u003eBeautiful fruit: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe love fruit-driven Nebbiolo. Raspberries, fresh strawberry, cranberries, and cherries are all out in force in a wine that would hold its own in a lineup with $30-$50 bottles.\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePull the cork two hours before dinner. Decant and let it breathe. Serve at 58°F in Burgundy glasses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\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\u003eDrink now through 2031. The 2021 vintage has the structure to age beautifully. Perfect with truffle risotto, braised short ribs, or aged Gorgonzola.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43897041944630,"sku":"SOMM2507-CVI21BPT-750","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2021CovalliBarbarescoPiedmont_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1752605088"},{"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"},{"product_id":"2022-azienda-agricola-ronchi-barbaresco-ronchisomm2601-azi22agr-750","title":"2022 Azienda Agricola Ronchi, Barbaresco “Ronchi”","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eAzienda Agricola Ronchi traces its roots to the late 19th century in Barbaresco, when Carlo Rocca—great-grandfather of current owner Giancarlo Rocca—began cultivating the prized Ronchi cru, an amphitheater-shaped hillside on the appellation's eastern edge that would become the family’s lifeblood. His son Giacomo expanded the vineyards, selling premium Nebbiolo to local wineries, while grandsons Alfonso and Albino split operations in the 1960s; Alfonso boldly began estate-bottling, earning early acclaim in 1975 when his Barbaresco was selected as a national prototype at Alba’s AIS Congress. Today, fourth-generation Giancarlo Rocca farms 16 hectares sustainably across Ronchi and nearby sites, vinifying only estate fruit with hands-on care—no herbicides, minimal tillage, and a nod to amphora trials—preserving the UNESCO-protected Langhe terroir of limestone marl and clay that cradles their home and cellars.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex min-w-0\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spaghettiemandolino.it\/en\/m753-azienda-agricola-ronchi\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\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 2022 Barbaresco “Ronchi” channels this legacy from 50-year-old vines hugging the family farm at 250 meters, southeast-exposed for dawn warmth and diurnal cooling amid the drought-challenged vintage. Hand-harvested Nebbiolo undergoes 12–15 days of native fermentation and maceration in steel, then rests 22–24 months in large Slavonian oak casks (standard Ronchi) or a barrique-botti mix for select lots, yielding a vivid, balanced expression of Ronchi’s compact marl: floral lift, red cherry, and herb-inflected finesse with ripe tannins and surprising freshness despite 2022’s heat.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex min-w-0\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline\" href=\"https:\/\/fleetstreetwine.com\/producers\/azienda-agricola-ronchi\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-sans font-semimedium visRefresh2026Fonts:font-bold text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"why-youll-love-it\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\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\"\u003eRonchi cru pedigree from vines circling the Rocca family home delivers classic Barbaresco silk—rose petal, wild strawberry, and balsamic herbs—with 2022’s concentration tamed by amphitheater cooling for early appeal.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex min-w-0\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.northberkeleyimports.com\/wordpress\/project\/azienda-agricola-ronchi\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\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\"\u003eFourth-generation soul shines in sustainable, hands-off winemaking: native yeasts, extended cask aging, and no fining yield pure Nebbiolo transparency, mid-90s potential in a “surprising” vintage.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex min-w-0\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.northberkeleyimports.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/RONCHI_barbaresco_ronchi.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\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\"\u003eValue anchor for collectors: Ronchi’s limestone-clay depth rivals pricier neighbors like Rabajà, built for 10–15 year evolution yet vivid now, embodying Langhe history without flash.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex min-w-0\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline\" href=\"https:\/\/fleetstreetwine.com\/producers\/azienda-agricola-ronchi\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-sans font-semimedium visRefresh2026Fonts:font-bold text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"how-to-enjoy-it\"\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\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 2–3 hours or uncork overnight to unlock florals; serve at 60-64°F alongside braised veal, wild boar ragù, or aged Pecorino for tannin-fruit harmony.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex min-w-0\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.northberkeleyimports.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/RONCHI_barbaresco_ronchi.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\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\"\u003eApproachable young through 2028 with a decant, but cellar undisturbed through 2040\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 autumnal Piedmontese plates: risotto ai funghi or tajarin al ragù—its sappy acidity cuts richness while grippy structure lingers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44693496889398,"sku":"SOMM2601-AZI22AGR-750","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2022AziendaAgricolaRonchi_Barbaresco_Ronchi_1.png?v=1768507530"},{"product_id":"2021-e-pira-chiara-boschis-barolo-via-nuovaomm2602-pra21barnvnva-750","title":"2021 E. Pira Chiara Boschis, Barolo \"Via Nuova\"","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ng-tns-c3856530851-40\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"processing-state_container ng-tns-c3856530851-40 is-gpi-avatar is-mobile-layout is-embedded ng-trigger ng-trigger-processingStateShowHide ng-star-inserted is-done-processing\" id=\"processing-state-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"processing-state_details ng-trigger ng-trigger-menuExpansion ng-tns-c3856530851-40 is-gpi-avatar ng-star-inserted\" id=\"processing-state-1-summary\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"0,0\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe 2021 E. Pira Chiara Boschis Barolo \"Via Nuova\" is a masterclass in the art of the blend, a \"gorgeous wine in the making\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"0,1\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"0,2\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e that has commanded a staggering 96-point sweep from critics across the board, including Vinous, Wine Advocate, James Suckling, and Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"0,3\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"0,4\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e. Chiara Boschis, the estate's visionary leader and the first female winemaker in Barolo, inherited some of the most enviable holdings in the Langa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"0,5\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"0,6\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e. With the \"Via Nuova,\" she expertly weaves together fruit from six prestigious sites across Barolo, Monforte d’Alba, and Serralunga d’Alba to create a symphony of complexity that consistently goes toe-to-toe with the region's most serious single-vineyard crus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"0,7\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"0,8\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"button-container hide-from-message-actions ng-star-inserted\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"button-container hide-from-message-actions ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cbutton aria-label=\"Learn More\" aria-controls=\"sources\" class=\"mat-mdc-tooltip-trigger button image-fade-on hide-from-message-actions\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"cdk-describedby-message-ng-1-14\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"response-content ng-tns-c3310115221-39\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel tutor-markdown-rendering force-compact-layout enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_659e0da2b28cbd26\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-busy=\"false\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,0\"\u003eThis current release is bright, energetic, and remarkably \"poised,\" defined by a profile of blood orange, plum, chalk, and rose petal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,2\"\u003e. Brisk acids and \"veins of tannin\"\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,4\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egive this mid-weight Barolo incredible drive and structure. While it shows immense promise today, the 2021 is a powerhouse designed for the long haul. It is a vintage to \"tuck away\"\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,6\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein the deep corners of your cellar, where a few years of quiet slumber will allow it to reach its most expressive and transcendent state\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,7\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,8\"\u003e. Don't miss the chance to load up on this landmark 96-point release from a true legend of the Piedmont\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,9\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,8\"\u003eCritical Acclaim:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Press: 96 WA - 96 WS - 96 VM - 96 JS - 96 JD)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“ … a gorgeous poised wine . Bright and energetic with tons of drive the 2021 has so much to offer. Brisk acids and veins of tannin shape this dynamic mid-weight Barolo. Blood orange plum chalk and rose petal are some of the many notes that come alive with aeration. The Via Nuova is a gorgeous wine in the making but it needs a few years to be at its most expressive.” - 96 Points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44771982573622,"sku":"SOMM2602-PRA21BARNVNVA-750","price":128.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/E.PiraChiaraBoschis_BaroloViaNuova_0ec3d63b-0e27-45ce-b7f8-95990c9690ae.png?v=1770052362"},{"product_id":"2019-diego-morra-barolo-cru-monviglierosomm2602-dmra19brmonv-750","title":"2019 Diego Morra, Barolo Cru \"Monvigliero\"","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the meticulously mapped world of Barolo, the French-inspired term \"Grand Cru\" finds its Italian soul in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMGA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Menzione Geografica Aggiuntiva) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esystem. At the absolute apex of this hierarchy sits \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonvigliero\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. If Barolo were Burgundy, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonvigliero would be its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMusigny\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—a site of legendary elegance and soaring aromatics. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiego Morra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e stands in the \"catbird seat\" of this 20-hectare hillside as its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elargest single owner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, farming 4 hectares of heirloom vines that average 40 years of age. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinding a 2019 or 2020 Monvigliero for under $100 is nearly impossible in today’s market,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with several benchmark bottlings now commanding well over $200 (see the retail snapshot below). At just \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$95.00 on two or more bottles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this offering represents a rare window to secure a true pillar of the appellation before the market fully corrects to its rightful pedigree.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe magic of Monvigliero lies in its unique geography.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Positioned in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVerduno\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the northernmost commune of Barolo, the vineyard is deeply influenced by its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eclose proximity to the Tanaro River\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. While southern villages often face intense heat, Monvigliero benefits from cooling nocturnal air currents that descend from the Alps and follow the riverbed. This creates a dramatic diurnal shift, preserving the high-toned, spicy aromatics—white pepper, red currant, and dried rose—that have made this Cru the most sought-after \"hot territory\" for serious collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorra’s 2019 is classic Nebbiolo transparency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It pours a brilliant, translucent garnet, immediately erupting with the \"tell-tale\" Monvigliero signatures: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecracked white pepper, blood orange, wild strawberry, and sandalwood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e On the palate, the wine is silky and weightless, showing the incredible finesse of its limestone-rich \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarne di Sant’Agata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e soils. The 2019 is r\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eemarkably elegant, defined by fine-grained tannins and a salt-streaked mineral finish t\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehat benefits from 60 to 90 minutes of aeration. It is a wine of 'breeding'—vibrant and expressive now, yet possessing the structural architecture to evolve gracefully for two decades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2019 Monvigliero Retail Snapshot:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eG.B. Burlotto:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e $530 – $599 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(The Legend)\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\u003eVietti:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e $199 – $250 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(The Modern Powerhouse)\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\u003eScarpa:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e $199 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(The Traditional Stalwart)\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\u003eFratelli Alessandria:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e $120 – $130\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (The Historic Verduno Peer)\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(\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiego Morra:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$95.00\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(On 2+ bottles @ SommSelect)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMolte Grazie!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e=======\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCritical Acclaim: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 Points, Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Jump into a glass where black cherries and wild plums meet woodland spices and star anise. The aromatics keep building: fresh blackberries dusted with cardamom forest floor and sweet pipe tobacco creating a fascinating complexity. The flavors surge forward with impressive concentration where toasted oak currently frames the wine but needs time to fully harmonize with the abundant fruit. Each element speaks of finesse rather than raw power bringing energy and vibrancy to every sip. This is a serious wine showing both immediate appeal and future promise through its purity and thoughtful craftsmanship.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44815198257206,"sku":"SOMM2602-DMRA19BRMONV-750","price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/IMG-9433.png?v=1771204536"},{"product_id":"2018-cascina-adelaide-barolo-bussiasomm2602-cas18bar-750","title":"2018 Cascina Adelaide, Barolo \"Bussia\"","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"bg-base isolate p-md md:p-lg erp-sidecar:pt-0 erp-mobile-sidecar:pt-lg erp-mobile-sidecar:pb-[100px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mx-auto flex flex-col pointer-events-auto max-w-threadContentWidth gap-md md:gap-lg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-md md:mt-lg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col gap-md md:gap-lg w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-state=\"active\" data-orientation=\"horizontal\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"radix-:r1a:-trigger-default\" id=\"radix-:r1a:-content-default\" class=\"focus:outline-none\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col gap-y-md md:gap-y-lg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gap-y-lg flex flex-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative font-sans text-base text-foreground selection:bg-super\/50 selection:text-foreground dark:selection:bg-super\/10 dark:selection:text-super bg-transparent\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-w-0 break-words [word-break:break-word]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" id=\"markdown-content-3\" class=\"gap-y-md after:clear-both after:block after:content-['']\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"has-inline-images my-2 first:mt-0 [\u0026amp;:has([data-inline-type=image])+\u0026amp;:has([data-inline-type=image])_[data-inline-type=image]]:hidden [\u0026amp;:has(table)_[data-inline-type=image]]:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose dark:prose-invert inline leading-relaxed break-words min-w-0 [word-break:break-word] prose-strong:font-bold [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;*:first-child]:mt-0 [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;*:last-child]:mb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eCascina Adelaide’s 2018 Barolo “Bussia” hails from a prized parcel in the Dardi-Mondoca subsection of Bussia MGA, Monforte d’Alba—one of Barolo’s most revered crus for structured Nebbiolo. Owner Amabile Droco, who transformed a historic farmhouse into a gravity-fed cellar in 1999, farms this steep, calcareous marl site by hand, shunning herbicides for cover crops and natural manure to nurture soil vitality. Slow native fermentations and 24 months in large neutral French botti yield a silky, red-fruited beauty with wild cherry, blueberry, menthol, iron, and campfire ash, balanced by firm yet refined tannins—elegant now but built for 2043.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eSustainable but uncertified organic, Cascina Adelaide emphasizes terroir-driven finesse across its top crus like Cannubi and Fossati, earning nods from Wine Spectator and Parker. The 2018 vintage delivers Bussia’s classic backbone with modern polish: macerated raspberry and plum lift the nose, while savory spice lingers long. Serve at 64-68°F after 1-2 hours decanting to unlock its layered complexity—a mid-term gem from a rising star estate.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end font-editorial font-bold text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"why-youll-love-it\"\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/h3\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\"\u003eBussia’s Soul in Every Sip: That Dardi-Mondoca parcel pumps out Nebbiolo with pure Monforte muscle—think iron-laced cherries and ashy minerality that evolve for decades, without the brute force of La Morra’s fluff.\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\"\u003eFinesse Meets Power: Droco’s low-intervention magic tames Bussia’s wild tannins into silk, delivering menthol zips and blueberry depth that haunt your palate like a perfect ‘16, but drinking beautifully now.\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\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritic Darling, Insider Secret\u003c\/strong\u003e: Everyone who's tasted it agrees: 2025-2043 arc—cellar a case for your library build, or pop one tonight to flex on guests who still chase\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end font-editorial font-bold text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"how-to-serve-it\"\u003eHow to Serve It\u003c\/h3\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 up to 120 minutes and serve in Burgundy bowls between 60-64°F \u003cbr\u003e\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 braised short rib or aged Gouda to let Bussia’s savory spine shine, elevating your dinner to Piedmont pilgrimage status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44842348052534,"sku":"SOMM2602-CAS18BAR-750","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2018CascinaAdelaide_BaroloBussia.png?v=1771541605"},{"product_id":"2019-ciabot-berton-barolo-la-morra-piedmontsomm2603-cia19pie-750","title":"2019 Ciabot Berton, Barolo La Morra, Piedmont","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThe Oberto family’s bond with La Morra is centuries deep, with written records of their ancestors in these hills dating back to medieval times, and at least five generations documented as growers here. The modern Ciabot Berton story begins in 1876, when decorated musketeer Giovenale Viberti bought the family’s first vineyard in the Rive cru, followed by a farmhouse and land in Bricco San Biagio a few years later. For decades the family sold grapes to the Alba cooperative, until visionary Luigi Oberto, born in 1935, began shifting the farm’s focus entirely to vines, building a new cellar in the 1980s and bottling their first Barolo in 1961—always from prime La Morra slopes with panoramic views over the Barolo amphitheater. Today, Marco and Federica Oberto, along with the next generation, farm about 12 hectares in top La Morra crus like Roggeri and Rocchettevino, relentlessly separating sites to capture the nuance of their Nebbiolo.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\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 2019 Barolo La Morra sits squarely in this tradition of elegance and terroir transparency, channeling a five-star vintage widely hailed as one of the great modern classics in Barolo for its combination of ripeness, aromatic lift, and ageworthy structure. From calcareous-clay slopes around 300–400 meters, the wine shows pale garnet color and a lifted bouquet of wild rose, violet, broom, strawberry, plum, red fig, and carob, with sweet spice and licorice accents; on the palate it’s fresh, delicate, and floral with velvety, sweet-edged tannins and integrated acidity that carry through a long, persistent finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love It:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\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\"\u003ePerfumed, terroir-driven Barolo from a long-rooted La Morra family, offering classic floral Nebbiolo aromatics and silky, finely woven tannins.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\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\"\u003eFive-star 2019 vintage pedigree: ripe yet precise, with energy and balance that rivals far pricier neighbors, and critical acclaim from leading Italian guides.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" aria-label=\"Barolo 2019 — why this vintage is worth the hype – BrunOlo\" class=\"inline-flex\"\u003e\u003cspan rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-pplx-citation-url=\"https:\/\/brunolo.nl\/en\/blogs\/news\/barolo-2019-waarom-deze-jaargang-de-hype-waard-is\" data-pplx-citation=\"\" class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/brunolo.nl\/en\/blogs\/news\/barolo-2019-waarom-deze-jaargang-de-hype-waard-is\" class=\"inline-flex max-w-full min-w-0\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\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\"\u003eSerious Barolo under $60—a cellar-worthy, cru-level feel at a “village” price, ideal for collectors and Nebbiolo-curious guests alike.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow To Serve It: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\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\"\u003eServe at 57\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e°F–60°F in a large Burgundy or Nebbiolo stem to showcase the aromatics and soften the youthful structure.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" aria-label=\"Ciabot Berton Barolo la Morra 2019 - Inside The Cellar\" class=\"inline-flex\"\u003e\u003cspan rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-pplx-citation-url=\"https:\/\/insidethecellar.com\/products\/ciabot-berton-barolo-la-morra\" data-pplx-citation=\"\" class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/insidethecellar.com\/products\/ciabot-berton-barolo-la-morra\" class=\"inline-flex max-w-full min-w-0\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\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\"\u003eDecant 1–2 hours in the near term, especially if opened before 2028, to let the florals and red fruit fully emerge.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" aria-label=\"Barolo 2019 — why this vintage is worth the hype – BrunOlo\" class=\"inline-flex\"\u003e\u003cspan rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-pplx-citation-url=\"https:\/\/brunolo.nl\/en\/blogs\/news\/barolo-2019-waarom-deze-jaargang-de-hype-waard-is\" data-pplx-citation=\"\" class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/brunolo.nl\/en\/blogs\/news\/barolo-2019-waarom-deze-jaargang-de-hype-waard-is\" class=\"inline-flex max-w-full min-w-0\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\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 roasted red meats, game, or medium-aged cheeses; the wine’s acidity and tannin cut beautifully through richer, savory dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44972945997878,"sku":"SOMM2603-CIA19PIE-750","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2019CiabotBerton_BaroloLaMorra_Piedmont.png?v=1773190091"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/collections\/battle_for_piedmont.webp?v=1773923499","url":"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/collections\/barolo-vs-barbaresco-wine-collection.oembed","provider":"SommSelect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}