This offer is a SommSelect, U.S. Exclusive and perhaps the only 'Fossatti' Cru for under $50 on the internet. This wine is an absolute steal!

The 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.

Today, 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. 

That’s why our Master Sommelier put down his glass and said, “This wine is a STEAL.” This part of the Langhe just doesn’t go for this price any more.

Why You'll Love It

• Regal Real Estate: Just 10 cases, a SommSelect nationwide exclusive from a respected cru that borders Liste and Cerequio—vineyards where comparable bottles cost a MINIMUM of twice as much.
  

• Totally beguiling Barolo: Beautiful, pungent aromas we crave: Tasting(dot)com's 96 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. Absolutely charming and cellar worthy.”
  

• Rock-solid VALUE: 96 points and an $85 established retail price, offered at $40-45 through our direct import exclusive. We’ve eliminated the middleman so you can cellar single-vineyard Barolo for well under $50.

How to Enjoy It

• Decant 1 hour before serving at 58–62°F. This wine transforms dramatically with air, revealing new layers of complexity throughout the evening.
  

• Drink now through 2035.

• Pair with fresh porcini and fontina lasagna, or rack of lamb marinated in nebbiolo, garlic, and rosemary.