{"title":"Saturday 10\/17 Masterclass: Legendary Barolo, Barbaresco, Brunello, Amarone","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ten-wine lineup of our private Saturday 10\/17 grand Italy masterclass with Sean Diggins: Vietti, Luciano Sandrone, Conterno Fantino, Marchesi di Grésy, Siro Pacenti, Piancornello and Tenuta Sant'Antonio — Barolo, Barbaresco, the 99-point-vintage 2021 Brunellos, and Amarone, side by side.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tenuta-sant-antonio-campo-dei-gigli-amarone-della-valpolicella-docg-2018-veneto-italy","title":"Tenuta Sant’Antonio “Campo dei Gigli” Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG 2018  (Veneto, Italy) - [VM 95] [JS 94]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAntonio Castagnedi was a winegrower in the Illasi Valley of eastern Valpolicella in the late 20th century who left 50 acres of vineyards to his four sons. The brothers Armando, Tiziano, Paolo, and Massimo worked as consultants for other wine estates in Italy and continued to grow grapes on their inherited land in Colognola ai Colli, but had bigger dreams. In 1989, they took the next step, buying another 75 acres of top-quality vineyard land on the high terrain of Monti Garbi (also in eastern Valpolicella) and making the leap into wine production as a family. The first vintage of Tenuta Sant’Antonio came in 1995. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTenuta Sant’Antonio Valpolicellas are made from 100% estate-grown fruit from the Illasi Valley and Monti Garbi. With their considerable combined winegrowing experience, the Castagnedi brothers devote meticulous attention to their high-density, low-yield vineyards to provide grapes of such exceptional quality that they require minimal intervention during winemaking. At harvest time, the grapes for Amarone are harvested on a first pass through the vineyards, and those for the regular Valpolicella are harvested on the second pass. In this way, the basic Valpolicella gets a portion of the best grapes and is an exceptional value for the price. Also, because the Amarone is harvested earlier, the grapes’ sugar level is lower, so the alcohol level of the Amarone is not excessive. This strategy also dictates that Tenuta Sant’Antonio makes Amarone only in years when the overall harvest quality is high enough to support making the full Valpolicella lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCampo dei Gigli is Tenuta Sant'Antonio's most important vineyard, the source of the winery's flagship Amarone della Valpolicella wine. In the traditional fashion, the grapes from this vineyard are taken to the winery's drying room for at least 3 months to allow water to evaporate. The raisinated grapes have a high ratio of solids to water and create an Amarone with a classic style, concentrated and with balsamic notes. The vineyard name means \"field of lilies,\" the flower symbol of the winery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e70% Corvina\/Corvinone, 20% Rondinella, 5% Croatina, 5% Oseleta\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Vinous Media:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemarkably pretty, yet dark and intense, the 2018 Amarone della Valpolicella Campo dei Gigli bursts from the glass with dusty notes of dried roses, balsamic spice, tobacco, dark chocolate and dried black cherries. Seamless and elegant in style, this envelops the palate with ripe red and blue fruits, taking on a bitter tinge of mocha and espresso toward the close. It finishes long and staining, with a coating of fine-grained tannins that adds a classically dry impression while minty herbal tones maintain freshness. This transcends the 2018 vintage, yet patience will be required.\u003c\/span\u003e\" - Eric Guido (Feb 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eIntriguing flecks of musk and mushroom color the deep vein of dried red and black fruit on the nose and this tandem of fruit and savory notes is played out also on the palate, which is full-bodied with very fine tannins that have started to sink into the wine. Very intense and focused with persistent, cordial-like fruit through the long, long finish. The balance and poise here are notable and this is well set for a long life. 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In 1950, Zefiro Pieri fell in love with Montalcino and acquired the property of Piancornello, which consisted of a rural house dating back to the 1700s and the land surrounding it, and started to plant the first Brunello vineyards. In the years that followed, great part of the family left the estate, with the exception of Alfeo and Silvana Pieri who continued to cultivate it. That tradition continued to live through their son Claudio and the first vintage under the PIancornello brand came out in 1991. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name “Pian” refers to the vineyard’s location on a hamlet of rocky, volcanic soil in the Orcia Valley. This warm, southwestern portion of Montalcino produces full-bodied, mineral flavored wines as result of its southern exposure, hilly slopes and alluvial soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVINEYARDS \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePiancornello is located in the zone of Sesta, between Sant’ Angelo in Colle and Castenuovo dell’Abate, nestled on a plateau facing Val d’Orcia and Mount Amiata on the horizon; it covers a surface of around 20 hectares in an area characterized by a Mediterranean microclimate and steep hills rich in rocks and stones. Such favorable conditions allow organic agriculture and the production of a genuine, elegant and generous Brunello di Montalcino that is inextricably bound to the territory where it is produced. Piancornello has approximately 10 hectares of vineyards in production with vines averaging 10 to 20 years old – 4 hectares are Brunello di Montalcino, 3 hectares are Rosso di Montalcino and 3 hectares are Sant’Antimo. The Certified Organic vineyards sit southfacing between 200 m to 250 m high in the Sesta zone and are planted to carefully selected Sangiovese clones that can withstand drought conditions and high summer temperatures. The allucial soils at Piancornello are rich in rocks, pebbles and sand. Located just south of Montalcino, the Mediterranean sea breeze influences the vineyard microclimate allowing for an early harvest before the rains. All fruit is picked and sorted by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINEMAKING \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe family built a modern winemaking facility that is run by winemaker, Claudio Monaci, Silvana Pieri’s son. The new humidity-controlled facility offers ample provisions for the various barriques (500 L casks and Tonneaux) employed by the winery. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel vats, and the wine is pumped over three times a day during the 15 to 20 days of maceration. Wines are aged for 10 months in new and used French oak barriques, then for 2 years in larger oak casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A graceful, intense and classic Brunello with aromas of smoky wood, raspberries, red cherries and balsamic vibrancy. Medium-bodied, very fragrant and juicy, with crunchy tannins, crisp acidity and a vivid, youthful, chalky finish. Drinkable now, but best from 2027.\" (Dec 2025)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe 2021 Brunello di Montalcino is a dark, brooding wine. It opens with savory notes of crushed ashen stone and herbs, complicating dried black cherries. Juicy to the core and nearly fleshy in feel, it offers masses of ripe red fruits and crunchy mineral tones. A licorice tinge mixes with edgy tannins as the 2021 finishes staining and long, yet remains fresh and focused on purity. 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Since then the estate has grown to 60 hectares, but less than a third of that is given over to vineyards. The rest is olive groves and cereal fields, as has been the tradition here for literally thousands of years.  Less than 50,000 total bottles are produced in a given year, an absolutely\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003etiny\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003equantity by Montalcino standards, almost all (95%) is exported. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eSiro’s son Giancarlo Pacenti took the reins in 1988 and quickly established the estate as one of the leading names in the region.  Trained in Bordeaux, he fuses the best of modern cellar technology with progressive farming techniques, including biodynamic practices. The aim here is to arrive at the purest possible expression of the land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiancarlo insists on new oak for reasons of cleanliness: he emphatically does \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003enot\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewant vanilla or clove flavors in his wines. The wood for his barrels is seasoned at least twenty years and barrels are given a very light toast. The Brunelli are bottled after 2 years in barrel to preserve freshness and avoid excessive oak influence (the Rosso spends 1 year in barrel).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSiro Pacenti Pelagrilli Brunello di Montalcino DOCG is the flagship wine of the winery, named after the original vineyard purchased by Siro in 1970. This Brunello is crafted from Sangiovese grapes sourced from both the Pelagrilli vineyard and the Piancornello vineyard in the southern part of the appellation. The vines used are between 25-40 years old, and the grapes undergo meticulous sorting multiple times to ensure only the best fruit is used. The vineyards are located at elevations of 200 to 380 meters above sea level, with clay and sand soils at Pelagrilli and mineral-rich, pebbly soils at Piancornello. The vines are trained using Guyot and cordon spur systems and are farmed sustainably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation involves indigenous yeast and cold maceration, with no filtration applied to the wine. The aging process includes 24 months in 225-liter French oak barriques and concrete vats, followed by 22 months of bottle aging. This careful and detailed approach results in a wine that balances elegance and power, with uncommon depth and complexity. The annual production of Pelagrilli Brunello di Montalcino is approximately 28,000 bottles, and the wine is vegan. The technical data includes a total acidity of 5.98 g\/l and a residual sugar content of 35.7 g\/l.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e97 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe 2021 Brunello Di Montalcino Pelagrilli pours a brighter shade than the 2020 and shows a more vertical, tension-driven profile. The nose reveals red cherries, salted orange, leather, cedar, dried flowers, and that classic touch of incense that feels so Pacenti. Medium to full-bodied, it has ripe tannins, brisk acidity, and a long, mouthwatering finish, and it’s hard not to keep coming back to it. Drink 2026-2040.\" - Audrey Frick (Feb 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e97 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGorgeous aromas of blackberries, black cherries, cedar, bark and spices follow through to a medium body with fine, integrated tannins and a succulent finish. Shows drive and intensity at the end. Give this three to four years in the bottle, but it’s already beautiful. Drink after 2028.\u003c\/span\u003e\" - Aldo Fiordelli (Dec 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Broad and dense, this muscular red evokes cherry, raspberry, tar, iron, sanguine and eucalyptus aromas and flavors. Youthful and reserved, with plenty of potential in two to three years. Shows fine balance and length. Best from 2029 through 2049. 1,250 cases made, 700 cases imported.\" - Bruce Sanderson (Jun 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalsamic black cherries blend with nuances of mocha, brown spice and minty herbs as the 2021 Brunello di Montalcino Pelagrilli dominates the glass. It has the weight of velvet yet remains lifted and serene, with crisp red and black fruits that slowly penetrate, complemented by a twang of citrus. A bitter dark chocolate tinge adds tension through the close, further enhanced by edgy tannins, yet the 2021 leaves the mouth watering for more. Beautifully done. (Drink between 2028-2038)\u003c\/span\u003e.\" - Eric Guido (Nov 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - Falstaff:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Sparkling, medium-dense ruby-garnet color. Very clear and finely drawn nose of sour cherry, plum and clove. Also very precise and clear on the palate, grippy, very well-integrated tannins, spreads out emphatically.\" (Mar 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Siro Pacenti 2021 Brunello di Montalcino Pelagrilli shows concentration with dark fruit flavors framed by powdery tannins that extend through a medium- to full-bodied finish. Following fermentation in stainless steel, the wine matures in French barrique, a choice that adds structure and polish to this bold expression. Sourced from 10 hectares of moisture-retaining clay soils in the northern part of the appellation at 330 meters above sea level, the wine delivers notable power and warmth, closing with an evident 15.5% alcohol. 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Since then the estate has grown to 60 hectares, but less than a third of that is given over to vineyards. The rest is olive groves and cereal fields, as has been the tradition here for literally thousands of years.  Less than 50,000 total bottles are produced in a given year, an absolutely\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003etiny\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003equantity by Montalcino standards, almost all (95%) is exported. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eSiro’s son Giancarlo Pacenti took the reins in 1988 and quickly established the estate as one of the leading names in the region.  Trained in Bordeaux, he fuses the best of modern cellar technology with progressive farming techniques, including biodynamic practices. The aim here is to arrive at the purest possible expression of the land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiancarlo insists on new oak for reasons of cleanliness: he emphatically does \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003enot\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewant vanilla or clove flavors in his wines. The wood for his barrels is seasoned at least twenty years and barrels are given a very light toast. The Brunelli are bottled after 2 years in barrel to preserve freshness and avoid excessive oak influence (the Rosso spends 1 year in barrel).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSiro Pacenti Vecchie Vigne Brunello di Montalcino DOCG is crafted from the oldest sections of the Pelagrilli and Piancornello vineyards, featuring vines aged 40-60 years. Located in Montalcino, Tuscany, at elevations of 200-380 meters, the vineyards have sandy soils with clay at Pelagrilli and mineral-rich, pebbly soils at Piancornello. The vines are trained using Guyot and cordon spur systems and are farmed sustainably. The grapes, yielding approximately 3002 kg per hectare, undergo rigorous selection through an optical sorter before and after destemming, followed by cold maceration and fermentation with indigenous yeast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is aged for 24 months in custom-made 225-liter French oak barriques, then spends two months in concrete vats, and finally matures for 22 months in the bottle. This process results in a wine that is precise, pronounced, dense, and balanced, showcasing the exceptional quality of old-vine Sangiovese. The annual production of Vecchie Vigne is around 12,000 bottles, and the wine is vegan. The technical data includes a total acidity of 5.7 g\/l and a residual sugar content of 32.2 g\/l. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e99 Points - Falstaff:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Rich, sparkling ruby, lively and powerful. Intense and at the same time finely drawn nose, intense aromas of plums, ripe dark cherries, blackberries and some milk chocolate. Plays big on the palate, fine, present fruit, lots of red berries, opens up with lots of fine-meshed tannins in many layers, lingers for a long time, salty on the finish.\" (Mar 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e98 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2021 Brunello Di Montalcino Vecchievigne, as expected, takes a deeper, more matte shade of red and is going to require some patience. It’s compact and full of electric energy within a full-bodied frame, and it has loads of saltiness and bright acidity, with well-defined tannins and persistent, focused length and drive. It’s long on the palate, with a spiced and mouthwatering finish with a characteristic touch of warmth. Give this a few years and drink over the following 12-15 years. Drink 2028-2043.\" -  Audrey Frick (Feb 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e98 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Black cherry, black licorice, graphite, violet and lavender aromas follow through to a full body with a compact center palate and chewy yet very integrated tannins that give drive and great length. Muscular and agile in the finish. Try after 2029.\" (Dec 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Youthfully backward in the glass, the 2021 Brunello di Montalcino Vecchie Vigne requires some coaxing to unleash its array of dried black cherries, mentholated herbs, cinnamon sticks and crushed stone. It is seamlessly silky smooth and supple, with depths of chocolate-laced wild berry fruits contrasted by a tactile mineral core. Fresh acidity wins the day as the 2021 finishes with cheek-punching tension, structured yet not severe, while leaving a tart berry twang. (Drink between 2028-2046) - Eric Guido (Nov 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The Siro Pacenti 2021 Brunello di Montalcino Vecchie Vigne offers greater concentration and oak spice, presenting a dark and richly layered profile with generous tannins well suited to the character of the warm vintage. Aged in barrique, the wine is built from an intriguing blend of fruit, with half drawn from mineral-rich rocky soils at 150 meters in elevation in the southern sector and half from clay-heavy northern vineyards at 330 meters in elevation, giving it both weight and dimension. This structured and deeply flavored Brunello is produced in 15,000 bottles. \" - Monica Larner (Jan 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Black cherry and blackberry fruit leads off, with undertones of iron, tobacco and eucalyptus. The vibrant structure keeps this red well-defined and pushes the complex aftertaste. There’s an oak spice hint. 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Although they have been making wine for four generations, the turning point came in the 1960's when Luciana Vietti married winemaker and art connoisseur Alfredo Currado, whose intuitions - from the production of one of the first Barolo crus (Rocche di Castiglione in 1961), through the single-varietal vinification of Arneis (1967). These fine folks are largely responsible for the resurrection of the Arneis grape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is also worth noting Alfredo's invention of Artist Labels in 1974, which made him both a symbol and architect of some of the most significant revolutions of the time. Alfredo’s intellectual, professional, and prospective legacy was taken up by Luca Currado Vietti (Luciana and Alfredo’s son) and his wife Elena, who contributed greatly to the success of the Vietti brand before their departure in 2023. In 2016 the historic winery was acquired by Krause family. Over the last seven year, they have added a number of prized crus to the estate’s holdings. In 2022 the winery was named Winery of the Year by Antonio Galloni of Vinous Media.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVietti is universally recognized today as being one of the very finest Italian wine labels - by continuing along the path of the pursuit of quality, considered experimentation and working for expansion and consolidation internationally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2016 the historic winery was acquired by Krause Holdings, enabling Luca and Elena Currado, the fourth generation in charge of the Vietti brand, to add a number of prized crus to the estate’s holdings, all while maintaining the family approach for which the cellar has always been known.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe grapes are selected from vineyards located in the middle of the Roero area, in Santo Stefano Roero. The vineyards are approximately 30 years old and are planted with 4.500-5.000 vines per hectare. Harvest starts around mid-September and the grapes are first pressed and then clarified. Alcoholic fermentation occurs in stainless steel autoclave at lower temperature (10-12°C, 50-53° F) to preserve some natural CO2 from the fermentation. Wine does not undergo malolactic fermentation to preserve acidity and freshness. The wine is held in stainless steel tanks on fine lees until just before bottling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tartare, fresh cold-cuts, warm and cold appetizers, first courses with strong flavors and white meat dishes. After a few years in the bottle, this wine is perfect with seasoned cheese.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 Points - Gismondi on Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"30ish year old arneis vines from the centre of Roero, Santo Stefano Roero, are harvested and pressed cool, see no MLF and rested in stainless steel, with a portion of the natural CO₂ retained for a subtle lift. Light lemon, subtle quince, meadow herbs streams across the palate, with fine stony spice and ample buzzy minerality. Very fresh, well suited to summer salads and shellfish.\" - Treve Ring (Jun 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Just bottled, the 2025 Roero Arneis pours a pale straw\/platinum hue and offers an early look at a beautifully balanced growing season. The nose is bright and focused, with flinty reduction and white pepper lifting from the glass alongside white peach, melon, lemon-lime rind, and chive. Medium-bodied, it shows excellent tension and energy, with brisk acidity and a vibrant, electric feel across the palate that keeps it refreshing and precise. It should be ready to drink on release. Drink 2026-2032. \" - Audrey Frick (Apr 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CHAMBERS \u0026 CHAMBERS","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":53559810720109,"sku":null,"price":29.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/roero-arneis_2ddb8345-39ad-4314-ab4c-f64a1cb6495e.jpg?v=1784157053"},{"product_id":"conterno-fantino-barolo-mosconi-vigna-ped-docg-2020-piedmont-italy-js-96-wa-94-jd-94-vm-92","title":"Conterno Fantino Barolo \"Mosconi Vigna Ped\" DOCG 2022 (Piedmont, Italy) - [JS 96] [WA 94] [JD 94] [VM 92]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNotes from the Winemaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom 2 vineyards, one of which goes back to 1950! The Mosconi cru is exactly parallel to SorI Ginestra, albeit higher in altitude (averaging 400 meters, i.e. 1,312 feet) and less than a mile away. Surface under vine is 1.3 hectares (3.2 acres). Exposure is southeasterly and soil composition is 26% sand, 50% silt + 24% clay, rich in manganese, conducive to very high levels of polyphenols. Gradient is 30%. Barrique-aged 2 years, bottle-aged 1 year. In spite of Mosconi and SorI Ginestra's vicinity and identical methods in the winery and cellars, the Barolo Mosconi has characteristics of its very own, almost purely because of the distinct clones and age of vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWinemaker: Guido \u0026amp; Fabio Fantino\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLongevity: Extremely long cellar life\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVINEYARD CHARACTARISTICS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2 vyrds (1 planted in 1950!) at c. 400 m ie 1,312 feet asl, on a ridge (30% slope) running alongside the historic CF nucleus; 26% sand, 50% silt, 24% clay, rich in manganese, SE exposure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVINIFICATION AND AGING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaceration on the skins in rotary fermenters for 6-7 days; aged 24 months in new barriques of French oak, in bottle 12 months previous to release.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep garnet in color, fruity bouquet recalling brushwood, berry fruit, brier rose; gorgeous structure, ripe, rich tannins, complex, austere. (The soil's high manganese content endows the grapes with extremely high levels of polyphenols, particularly antho\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSERVING SUGGESTIONS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meat dishes, seasoned cheese, structured dishes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e96 Points – James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Restrained and subtle with aromas of dried flowers, wax, licorice, blackberries and bitter orange peel. Fruit sweetness shines on the full-bodied palate, supple and concentrated, balanced by tingling acidity and firm, dusty, ripe tannins with a touch of oak. Modern in style but built for the long haul. Try from 2028.” (Jan 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points – Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“More medium-framed in style, the 2022 Barolo Mosconi Vigna Ped sports a softer profile and more polished tannins compared to the Ginestra Vigna del Gris, which leans more toward a Serralunga-esque sense of power. Aromatically, it’s more open and expressive at this stage, revealing cranberry, baking spice, delicate incense, and hints of orange peel. On the palate, it’s poised and graceful, with well-defined yet more cushioned tannins than the Sori Ginestra, giving it a finesse-driven feel. Coming from a 0.9-hectare site at 380-420 meters on calcareous sandy silt soils, it has a supple and approachable nature and is ready to drink now or over the next 10-12 years. Drink 2026-2040.” - Audrey Frick (Apr 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The Conterno Fantino 2022 Barolo Mosconi Vigna Ped (with just 5,280 bottles produced) is built on texture, ripeness, tannic structure and oak influence to create an intense, full-spectrum expression that delivers on every front, especially in terms of sheer concentration. From a tiny 0.98-hectare parcel at 380 to 410 meters in elevation, the wine reveals spicy notes of cinnamon stick and savory barbecue that ride across a fully developed palate with impressive richness and depth. At this youthful stage, the oak remains prominent, lending spicy, velvety tannins that will integrate with a few more years in bottle.\" - Monica Larner (Jul 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e92 Points – Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2022 Barolo Mosconi Vigna Ped is a soft, open-knit wine, especially for this site where wines tend to be dark and more powerful. That suggests fruit did not ripen fully. Even so, the wine's balance is quite good, meaning the lighter extraction favored in this vintage was very well judged. In exchange, the 2022 will drink well with minimal cellaring.\" - Antonio Galloni (Jan 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CHAMBERS \u0026 CHAMBERS","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":53869616005485,"sku":null,"price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/zi5zy7k41q3y667tminz_4c3a1405-4794-4daa-accc-b8e5163ec62a.jpg?v=1709321177"},{"product_id":"conterno-fantino-barolo-castelletto-vigna-pressenda-docg-2022-piedmont-italy-wa-95-jd-95-js-95-vm-94","title":"Conterno Fantino Barolo \"Castelletto Vigna Pressenda\" DOCG 2022 (Piedmont, Italy) - [WA 95] [JD 95] [JS 95] [VM 94]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes from the Winemaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVarieties: 100% Nebbiolo\u003cbr\u003eFrom the Pressenda vineyard in Castelletto, Monforte d’Alba, 350 - 370 meters (1150 - 1214 feet) above sea level with south eastern exposure. Guyot - trained vines are planted at a density of 4500 - 5,000 vines per hectare. Vine age is 4 - 47 years old. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eVinification:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHarvested and selected by hand mid - October. Maceration on skins in rotating horizontal paddle fermenters for ab out 10 to 15 days. Aging: 24 months in French barrique, followed by about 12 months in bottle. \u003cbr\u003eAging Potential: 10 to 15 years\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep ruby red with lush, perfumed aromas of rose, red berries, blackberries, chocolate and coffee. Refined and sleek with beautiful tannins and a lively finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Conterno Fantino 2022 Barolo Castelletto Vigna Pressenda, also made with certified organic fruit, takes a different path, showing a more delicate and streamlined personality despite its concentration, structure and generous oak aging. From a tiny 1.2-hectare parcel in Castelletto (Monforte d'Alba), the wine reveals greater nuance with elegant notes of iris root, lavender pastille and crushed flowers that lift the bouquet. If you're looking for power and Nebbiolo elegance in the same bottle, this is a classic expression. It also feels slightly more approachable today than the two Barolos from Ginestra, although all will reward further bottle age. Some 6,630 bottles were produced.” - Monica Larner (Jul 2026) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe 2022 Barolo Casteletto Vigna Pressenda is a transparent ruby red hue and offers very attractive notes of strawberries, roses, orange zest, and dried earth. Medium-bodied, it has fine tannins and a graceful profile. Vigna Presenda is one of four single-vineyard Barolo the estate produces, and this site is situated at 320 meters above sea level with south-east exposition in Monforte d'Alba. The wine will be released in May 2026. Drink 2027-2040.\" - Audrey Frick (Apr 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA modern style with a balsamic profile, showing a perfumed nose of incense, potpourri and dark cherries, the graphite carrying through to the full-bodied palate. It shines with density, oaky tannins and crisp acidity. Powerful and young yet juicy and balanced. Try after 2027.\"  – JS (Feb 2026)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - Vinous Media: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe 2022 Barolo Castelletto Vigna Pressenda is gorgeous. It offers up scents of blood orange, cinnamon, rose petal, dried herbs and sweet macerated cherry, all in a mid-weight style that is undeniably appealing. This alluring, beautifully perfumed Barolo is all charm. It’s the most expressive and complete wine in this range. This was the first fruit picked in 2022.” – Antonio Galloni (Jan 2026)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CHAMBERS \u0026 CHAMBERS","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":53869954892141,"sku":"CFA3401122","price":94.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/bauvut9mzbstoerpo01x.jpg?v=1708465975"},{"product_id":"tenute-cisa-asinari-marchesi-di-gresy-barbaresco-martinenga-docg-2022-piedmont-italy","title":"Tenute Cisa Asinari Marchesi di Gresy Barbaresco Martinenga DOCG 2022 (Piedmont, Italy) - [DM 94] [F 94] [WE 94] [WA 93] [WS 92] [VM 91] [JD 91]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Winery: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eTenute Cisa Asinari dei Marchesi di Grésy (often simply referred to as Marchesi di Grésy) is a well-regarded wine producer located just east of Alba, in Piedmont, northwestern Italy. Its central winery is based in Martinenga, in the heart of winery is the Barbaresco winemaking region, and it is most famous for its wines made under the Barbaresco DOCG. The estate has been in the possession of the di Grésy family since 1797, and began producing wines in 1973.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe estate boasts four key vineyards from Langhe to Monferrato: Martinenga in Barbaresco, Monte Aribaldo in Treiso and La Serra and Monte Colombo in Cassine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 24-hectare (59-acre) Martinenga vineyard yields three different Barbaresco wines from different parts of the vineyard: Martinenga, Camp Gros Martinenga and Gaiun Martinenga. Approximately half of the vineyard is planted to\u003cspan\u003e Nebbiolo,\u003c\/span\u003e with the remainder planted to Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Barbera and Cabernet Sauvignon. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp href=\"\/regions-moscato+d%27asti\" title=\"Moscato d'Asti Wine Grape Variety\"\u003eThe Monte Aribaldo vineyard covers 10 hectares (25 acres) of land and is planted with\u003cspan\u003e Dolcetto,\u003c\/span\u003e Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. La Serra in the Monferrato region is planted with 11 hectares (27 acres) of Moscato and Barbera to make\u003cspan\u003e Moscato d'Asti and Barbera d'Asti \u003c\/span\u003ewines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp href=\"\/regions-moscato+d%27asti\" title=\"Moscato d'Asti Wine Grape Variety\"\u003eThe small Monte Colombo vineyard is planted with a combination of Merlot and Barbera d'Asti. In 1982, the estate expanded its output further to include a series of six\u003cspan\u003e grappas. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"I tasted this soon after bottling, then again blind six months later – it has truly come into its own and is undoubtedly among the vintage’s successes. Expressing complexities slowly, it wafts with freshly turned earth, dry dusty rose, nutmeg, smoke and wild forest berries. Pretty, elegant and slim in build without lacking depth, the pristine, juicy fruit is superbly balanced with grainy tannins and underlying citrussy acidity. Martinenga’s innate class is on full display. Note that the estate also made their Camp Gros and Gaiun bottlings in 2022: I look forward to trying these next year. Drinking Window: 2026-2036.\" - Michaela Morris (Feb 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Falstaff:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Soft, shiny ruby colour with a garnet-red hue. Expressive nose of fully ripe cherries and plums, followed by geraniums and forest floor as well as some sealing wax, multi-layered. Polished initially on the palate, followed by a core of concentrated fruit, firm tannins, gentle persistence on the long finish.\" (Oct 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The hill of Martinenga announces itself without hesitation in this beautiful 2022. High toned red fruits and garden florals fill the glass while crushed chalk pulses with captivating energy. The palate is broad and deep, fruit expanding with generous, almost euphoric purpose to every corner before the wine pulls itself together with striking precision, fine tannins and laser like acidity framing everything with elegant authority. Giving and exacting in equal measure.\" - Jeff Porter (Oct 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The Tenute Cisa Asinari dei Marchesi di Gresy 2022 Barbaresco Martinenga comes from a 6.5-hectare site at 250 meters above sea level, planted on marl and limestone soils in the heart of Barbaresco. From a hot and dry vintage, the wine shows high intensity, with dark plum fruit and toasted spice over a medium- to full-bodied mouthfeel that feels polished and fine in texture. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel, followed by 12 months in French barrique and an additional 12 months in Slavonian oak botte. Production is 18,000 bottles. Martinenga is one of the historic monopole vineyards of the estate and has long been celebrated for producing elegant and age-worthy expressions of Nebbiolo. Drinking Window: 2026-2038.\" -Monica Larner (Jul 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This perfumed Barbaresco exudes cherry, raspberry, rose petal, sweet spice and white pepper flavors. Succulent, with dusty tannins lining the finish. Enjoy this on the earlier side for its expressive fruit. Best from 2027 through 2038. 1,500 cases made, 700 cases imported.\" - Bruce Sanderson (Apr 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2022 Barbaresco Martinenga is a pretty extroverted wine for the estate, with more overt body than most years. Even so, its balance is impeccable. Intense red-toned fruit, cedar, pipe tobacco, mint and white pepper lend aromatic brilliance. The Martinenga can typically be enjoyed on release, but I would give the 2022 a bit of time in bottle.\" - Antonio Galloni (Oct 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e91 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Pouring a transparent red-orange hue, the 2022 Barbaresco Martinenga, reveals attractive notes of pomegranate, tangerine, fresh alpine herbs, and cinnamon. Medium-bodied, it is refreshing and mouthwatering, with an approachable structure and a clean, sweet citrus lift on the finish. Drink 2026-2036.\" - Audrey Frick (Apr 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CHAMBERS \u0026 CHAMBERS","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":54055563362669,"sku":null,"price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/DiGresyMartinenga.jpg?v=1709319239"},{"product_id":"tenute-cisa-asinari-marchesi-di-gresy-gaiun-martinenga-riserva-barbaresco-docg-2020-piedmont-italy","title":"Tenute Cisa Asinari Marchesi di Gresy \"Gaiun Martinenga\" Riserva Barbaresco DOCG 2020 (Piedmont, Italy) - [DM 96] [WA 96] [VM 95] [JS 95] [WS 94] [JD 94] [WE 93]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Winery: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTenute Cisa Asinari dei Marchesi di Grésy (often simply referred to as Marchesi di Grésy) is a well-regarded wine producer located just east of Alba, in Piedmont, northwestern Italy. Its central winery is based in Martinenga, in the heart of the Barbaresco winemaking region, and it is most famous for its wines made under the Barbaresco DOCG. The estate has been in the possession of the di Grésy family since 1797, and began producing wines in 1973.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate boasts four key vineyards from Langhe to Monferrato: Martinenga in Barbaresco, Monte Aribaldo in Treiso and La Serra and Monte Colombo in Cassine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 24-hectare (59-acre) Martinenga vineyard yields three different Barbaresco wines from different parts of the vineyard: Martinenga, Camp Gros Martinenga and Gaiun Martinenga. Approximately half of the vineyard is planted to\u003cspan\u003e Nebbiolo,\u003c\/span\u003e with the remainder planted to\u003cspan\u003e Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Barbera and Cabernet Sauvignon. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp title=\"Moscato d'Asti Wine Grape Variety\" href=\"\/regions-moscato+d%27asti\"\u003eThe Monte Aribaldo vineyard covers 10 hectares (25 acres) of land and is planted with\u003cspan\u003e Dolcetto,\u003c\/span\u003e Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. La Serra in the Monferrato region is planted with 11 hectares (27 acres) of Moscato and Barbera to make\u003cspan\u003e Moscato d'Asti and Barbera d'Asti \u003c\/span\u003ewines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp title=\"Moscato d'Asti Wine Grape Variety\" href=\"\/regions-moscato+d%27asti\"\u003eThe small Monte Colombo vineyard is planted with a combination of Merlot and Barbera d'Asti. In 1982, the estate expanded its output further to include a series of six\u003cspan\u003e grappas. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-col w-col-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-block-2 infovino\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv translate=\"s\" class=\"subtitle\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"english\"\u003eTechnical Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"english\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nebbiolo\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv translate=\"s\" class=\"subtitle wine_info\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol Percentage: \u003c\/strong\u003e15% alc.\/vol.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv translate=\"s\" class=\"subtitle wine_info\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"english\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal acidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5,70 g\/l in tartaric acid.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-col w-col-4\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated life:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25\/30 years.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"english\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The second vintage declared as a Riserva, 2020 is just beautiful, demonstrating all the elegance that sets this site apart. Seductive truffle, lavender and pine permeate the red berry backdrop. It's weightless in feel with mineral depths and thrilling mid-palate tension. The wood is masterfully integrated, melding seamlessly into the fine-grained tannins. Beneath the Asili hill in the Martinega MGA, Gaiun enjoys a southern exposure. A harmoniously and precisely sculpted delectable work of art. Drinking Window: 2026-2038.\" - Michaela Morris (Nov 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A little more robust and richer on the finish, the Tenute Cisa Asinari dei Marchesi di Gresy 2020 Barbaresco Riserva Gaiun Martinenga offers aromas of cooked cherry and plum. This wine offers a darker fruit profile compared to the others, and it also shows greater structural support. There is a firm, mineral note of iron or rust that should dissolve beautifully as this wine continues its bottle aging. Production is 8,000 bottles. Drinking Window: 2026-2045.\" - Monica Larner (Jan 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2020 Barbaresco Riserva Martinenga Gaiun is gorgeous. Deep, ample and creamy, the 2022 possesses notable depth and fine balance. This is an especially open-knit, expressive young Gaiun. Readers will have a hard time keeping their hands off this jewel of a wine. Red cherry fruit, star anise, blood orange, mint and spice open gradually in the glass. The 2020 spent two years in French oak. There's a bit less new wood impact here than in the past, which works well. (Drink between 2025-2036)\" - Antonio Galloni (Oct 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A graceful wine focused on sweet violets, strawberries, cinnamon and leesy savoriness. Medium-bodied with ripe, velvety tannins and crisp, integrated acidity. The long, almost salty, finish is full of juiciness and vibrancy. Drink or hold.\" (Jan 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is broad, with its cherry, plum, earth, menthol and spice flavors riding a wave of refined tannins. There's a little heat in the balance and a rigid finish, with fine dimension and a beam of fruit poking through in the end. Best from 2027 through 2043. 667 cases made.\" - Bruce Sanderson (Mar 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Pouring a slightly deeper color than the 2021, the 2020 Barbaresco Riserva Gaiun Martinenga is showing beautifully today. Notes of fresh cherries, mandarin, menthol, and layered fruit emerge from the glass. Medium-bodied, it has a softer roundness compared to the 2021, with a silky and elegant structure. Drink 2026-2038. (Drink between 2026-2038)\" - Audrey Frick (Apr 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points \u0026amp; Editor's Choice - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Fragrant waves of orange zest and rosewood lead an intensely aromatic profile layered with mixed spices that bridge sweet and savory. Fresh dried strawberries and tart cherries energize each sip. The wine flows with polished grace showing refined tannins that speak to elegance and composure. This Gaiun Martinega delivers immediate pleasure while maintaining the sophistication expected from this prestigious site. A beautifully composed Barbaresco that's drinking wonderfully now.\" - Jeff Porter (Sep 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CHAMBERS \u0026 CHAMBERS","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":54055591346541,"sku":null,"price":159.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/zjmxfhl0k51emrljalpl.jpg?v=1792012312"},{"product_id":"luciano-sandrone-valmaggiore-nebbiolo-dalba-2024-piedmont-italy","title":"Luciano Sandrone Valmaggiore Nebbiolo d'Alba 2024 (Piedmont, Italy) - [WE 94] [JS 93] [VM 93] [JD 92]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe late Luciano Sandrone was an iconic figure in Barolo. He started to learn viticulture at the age of 14 and, after years of work as a cellarman, bought his first vineyard on the Cannubi hill in 1977, managing it on weekends while he kept his job. He made his first vintage in 1978 in his parents' garage and made every vintage at home until the winery he built in 1998, at the foot of the Cannubi hillside in the heart of Barolo, was ready for use in 1999. Sandrone's wines straddle the modern and traditional styles of the region: elegant and attractive from their first years in bottle, with no less power and structure over time than the most traditional Barolo. The approach combines extremely low yields in the vineyard, a medium-length maceration, and limited use of new oak, with maturation in 500-liter tonneaux.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eValmaggiore is one of the great historic vineyard sites of the Roero, located on the concave hill of the same name in Vezza d’Alba, on the left bank of the Tanaro river. Its reputation for quality stretches back to the nineteenth century, when Nebbiolo from this site commanded the highest prices across the entire territory. It was this combination of history, long viticultural tradition and the particular character of its sandy soils and unique microclimate that captivated Luciano and Luca Sandrone when they first encountered the vineyard in the 1990s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVineyard in the village of Vezza d'Alba, shaped as an amphitheater and south facing, with soft, sandy soil and extremely steep slopes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach block is vinified separately. After destemming and light crushing, the must is covered with CO2 for a gentle warm maceration of approximately a day. Alcoholic fermentation begins about 24-36 hours later from native yeasts. A gentle maceration takes place in upright open-top steel tanks for the first 7-9 days of alcoholic fermentation. Immediately after alcoholic fermentation, which takes around 25 days, malolactic fermentation and aging takes place in 500 liter French oak casks for 12 months, followed by 9 months bottle aging. 100% Nebbiolo, 14% alcohol. Just 1,400 cases produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2024 Piedmont growing season began with a mild winter and spring rains, helping replenish water reserves. A warm summer, followed by well-timed rainfall, aided ripening. Despite some challenges, including hail and disease pressure, the quality of the Nebbiolo grapes remains promising. The harvest, later than usual, took place between September and October. Many producers noted a balance of quantity and quality, with Nebbiolo showing excellent potential and lower alcohol levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLifted aromas of red fruit, rose and violet with white pepper. Red fruit leads the palate, framed by tobacco, spice and mineral notes, with firm yet supple tannins, fresh acidity and a long, layered finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVitello tonnato, Tajarin with butter and white truffle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Lifted and pretty on the nose with dark spiced cherries that have a seriousness beneath all that prettiness, like something elegant with a firm handshake. The palate does not ease you in, it arrives with a bang, ripe fruit and refined tannins with just enough grip to tell you this wine has places to go. Give it time and it will absolutely get there in style. Drink Now - 2040.\" - Jeff Porter (Jun 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Multilayered nebbiolo from one of the most celebrated cru of this grape, Valmaggiore. Dried cherries and meaty depth, embers, bark and licorice. Medium to full body, stunning savoriness with dried flowers and blood oranges, and firm velvety tannins with grip and energy. Yet it’s polished finish despite its thickness. Drink or hold.\" (Mar 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2024 Nebbiolo d'Alba Valmaggiore is a very pretty, aromatic wine from Sandrone. Crushed autumn leaves, sweet dried cherry, cedar, pipe tobacco, mint and a touch of orange peel are all lifted in the glass. This mid-weight, sensual, gracious Nebbiolo is a total delight. I tasted it from tank just prior to bottling.\" - Antonio Galloni (Jan 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90-92 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A transparent ruby hue, the 2024 Nebbiolo D'Alba Valmaggiore reveals delicate aromatics of currants, roses, pepper, fresh herbs, and subtle espresso tones. Medium-bodied, it is currently tense and youthful, with fine coiled tannins and a bright spine of acidity. With additional bottle time, it should settle into a more harmonious and elegant expression.\" - Audrey Frick (Apr 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CHAMBERS \u0026 CHAMBERS","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":67680027345261,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/qoqcrzp3vtrnoc3rwavw.jpg?v=1792012736"}],"url":"https:\/\/artisan.wine\/collections\/saturday-10-17-masterclass-legendary-barolo-barbaresco-brunello-amarone.oembed","provider":"Artisan W\u0026S","version":"1.0","type":"link"}