Wines from Piedmont

This noble white displays an intriguing, lingering aroma and flavour, grandly exuding its aromas of banana and pineapple, plus a delicate floral note. Its fine, fresh body provides a pleasant, long-lasting sweetness and an animating drinking flow. SUPERIORE.DE

Gavi di Gavi from Olim Bauda impresses with its wonderful balance and fruitiness. Yellow fruit, mint and mineral flavours conquer the senses. Great energy and fullness on the palate, but always with fabulous lightness and elegance. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright straw yellow with greenish gold reflections. Medium intensity nose of ripe citrus fruits, nectarines and a hint of jasmine. Smooth on the palate, delicate fruit flavour, medium freshness, pleasantly juicy finish." Falstaff

Very appealing Roero Arneis with a fine scent of jasmine, pear and almond. Gentle and soft on the palate. An excellent aperitif and starter companion. SUPERIORE.DE

Brilliant ruby red colour. Intense varietal aroma of ripe red fruit, almonds and some roasted coffee, full of freshness, elegance and length on the palate. Clean and long, with concentrated fruit, beautiful acidity and ripe tannins with a warm finish. A top wine in its price range. SUPERIORE.DE

Rare white wine from Vajra's 4-hectare Baudana boutique vineyard in Serralunga. Light, bright straw yellow colour. Fresh bouquet of citrus fruit, nectarine, flint and flower meadow. Fine acid wire on the palate, interesting flavours and a medium body, making it a perfect accompaniment to exotic and light summer dishes. Fresh finish with beautiful minerality. SUPERIORE.DE

Fontanabianca has created an elegant and densely packed Barbera here. It shows the exuberance and potential of the grape with appropriate restraint. It is neither jammy nor overly fruity, but indulges with a fine dose of dried cherry, blackberry and plum flavours, plus some Spanish cedar wood with a fine citrus note. A well-balanced wine with a beautiful final. SUPERIORE.DE

Characterful bouquet of exotic fruits and flowers, plus fine roasted flavours. The flavour combines lively citrus fruit and elegant acidity with a mineral mellowness. Persistent, soft texture and a pleasant, long finish. SUPERIORE.DE

Moscato d'Autunno from various Moscato musts is the top product from the historic Saracco Moscato estate. Fine peach flavours and notes of saline in a bouquet rich in finesse. Powerful on the palate, with wonderfully crisp fruit and a long finish. Very appealing and one of the best representatives of its type every year. SUPERIORE.DE

"This is fresh and floral on the nose, with peach skin, ripe guavas, pear puree and hints of sage and oolong tea. Sweet and creamy, but despite its density and richness it doesn’t feel cloying or sugary, as the acidity and freshness are there. It’s lingering on the palate, with a tangy, minerally ending." James Suckling

Barbera Sovrana is a fruity, full-bodied and very appealing wine with a deep ruby colour and a powerful nose of ripe cherries and earthy tones. The palate is balanced and of medium length with silky tannins and fresh acid wire. SUPERIORE.DE

An opulent Barbera Superiore with class, with an equally high-quality finish, full-bodied and dense with an intense ruby red colour. The bouquet is fruity with notes of blackcurrants, cherries, chocolate and blackberries, the flavour is very deep and full-bodied, with a long, fruity finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Deep ruby. This is a top vintage, which clearly shows already just on the nose. Rich cherry and blackberry fruit tempered by cool, earthy and spicy notes adding depth and complexity. Small oak is probably involved but, if it is, it is hardly perceptible. Rich, succulent and tangy blackberry and sour-cherry fruit. Long and mouth-filling and with soft, grainy tannins. A little heady and something for autumn and beyond." Jancis Robinson

"Fruity nose of ripe strawberries, plums, orange zest and chocolate hazelnuts. Ripe and soft with a full body, powdery tannins and tangy acidity." James Suckling

Baccanera is an aromatic Piedmontese cuvée made from Barbera, Merlot, Nebbiolo and Cabernet Sauvignon. Noble, dark garnet colour with a delicately brightening rim. Notes of tobacco, plum and a hint of cloves on the spicy nose. Complex and very delicate on the palate with fresh fruit, beautiful structure and well-integrated tannins. SUPERIORE.DE

"A juicy and racy red with notes of crushed berries, dried orange peel and hints of crushed stones, seashells and spice box on the nose. Medium- to full-bodied, firm and structured, yet shows a core of succulent fruit in the middle. I like the concentration and length. Solid and focused." James Suckling

Moscato d'Asti is an important part of the culinary tradition in Piedmont. A light-coloured wine full of purity and natural liveliness for festive and joyful moments. Straw yellow in colour with hints of green and expressive aromas of sage, exotic fruit, apricot and peach. Delicately melting flavour, the persistent perlage flatters the palate. A fresh, cheerful wine experience! SUPERIORE.DE

Deep ruby red colour and fresh, fruity aroma. A clean, almost untouched wine that is produced entirely without the use of wood. The full, beautifully rounded flavour with a light bitter almond note on the finish is solely due to the special characteristics of the Dolcetto grape. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright and youthful with dark cherry and background spice. Intense and rich with good tannin structure and a juicy finish." Decanter

"The 2022 Dolcetto d'Alba is a soft, fruity delicate wine to drink now and over the next handful of years. Floral top notes lend freshness. In 2022, the Sandrone Dolcetto is on the lighter side." Vinous

An elementary component of Piedmontese drinking culture and probably one of the most underrated wines in Italy with DOCG status: the clearly sparkling Brachetto d'Acqui is light ruby red in colour (with cherry-red foam). The bouquet is very aromatic with notes of nutmeg, rose and violet. The flavour is extremely elegant, reminiscent of strawberries, round and finely balanced between mild sweetness and fruity, very refreshing astringency. SUPERIORE.DE

"Light, bright cherry red with a soft mousseux. Fruity nose of juicy sour cherries, with a hint of violets and bitter almonds. In the mouth with a fine sweetness, beautiful fruit and invigorating freshness, harmonious and persistent." Falstaff

"This wine is full of ripe strawberries, raspberries, red flowers and candied oranges. Sweet but not cloying, fresh and juicy, with a light to medium body and creamy bubbles. Aromatic and bright." James Suckling

"This is a field of berries in a glass! This lightly effervescent sweet wine is pure joy, with aromas and flavours of crushed raspberries, candied cherries and strawberry rhubarb tart, all wrapped up in a fresh, easy-drinking playground for the palate. A wine for warm days and picnics or for that "cheat day" of eating ice cream and berries." Wine Enthusiast

Light, clear greenish yellow, fine lemon zest in the delicate bouquet. Complex on the palate, juicy fruit, creamy texture, very fine acidity, hints of fully ripe yellow grapes on the finish. Wonderful! SUPERIORE.DE

Rich ruby red with a violet hue, the typical black cherry flavour with notes of roses and bitter almonds caresses the palate. This very authentic Dolcetto shines with finesse, a powerful body and a fruity, crisp finish. SUPERIORE.DE

Brilliantly clear and straw yellow in colour, ripe and clean on the nose, dense and full on the palate. A characteristic, aromatic Moscato d'Asti with a fine sweetness and good balance. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sparkling green-yellow with a persistent, delicate perlage. Delicately scented on the nose, with crisp lime, white peach and a hint of sage. Just as crisp, juicy and accessible on the palate, excellent to drink." Falstaff

"It is fresh and flavoursome with aromas of lemons, crushed apples and hints of white tea and chamomile. Medium body and medium sweetness with bright acidity. Concentrated and refreshing. Delicious." James Suckling

"This Moscato d'Asti is an almost flawless combination of fresh and vibrant flavours of white peach and green apples and shines with notes of mint and lemongrass. On the palate, it is bright and refreshing with candied lemon peel, lemon verbena and jasmine, so balanced that the sweetness recedes into the background. Pure joy in the glass." Wine Enthusiast

Ruby red in colour, with strong violet nuances, lively foam, slightly sparkling. Fragrant, racy, vinous, of cherries, wild berries, dried blood oranges, spicy herbs and chocolate. Its flavour is extraordinarily lively, very fresh, cheerful and untamed. The wine goes well with the whole meal, preferably with very well-seasoned meat, charcuterie and hard cheeses. SUPERIORE.DE

Minaia is the top vineyard of the same name in the Gavi DOCG area and the flagship of the Bergaglio winery. Bright yellow with green reflections. On the nose, fine citrus, peach, pear and almond tones, slightly reductive. On the palate, precise, clear and pure, with a lot of race and class, as befits one of the appellation's leading wines every year. The long finish is multi-layered and has a beautiful minerality. SUPERIORE.DE

Elegant Nebbiolo from the Langhe, not hyper-concentrated, but with a wonderful clarity and finesse: Fine, warm, harmonious, with ripe fruit and flavours of dark berries, herbs and vanilla. Racy, persistent finish with well-proportioned, fresh acidity and firm tannins, beautiful balance. SUPERIORE.DE

Full-bodied, appealing interpretation of the grape variety. A colourful potpourri of dried berries, violets, chocolate and hints of fresh tar on the nose. Firm on the palate, the well-structured tannins guide this savoury wine into a tasty, long finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Ruby red with cherry-red reflections. Inviting nose of red peach and damson plum, some coffee grounds, subtle aftertaste of sealing wax. Creamy on the palate, with a fine melting texture, juicy and of medium length." Falstaff

"A fresh Nebbiolo that offers bright, raspberry-like fruit and a hint of fresh oak. Medium-bodied, the oak is well integrated into the blend and the tannins only show a slightly rough character at the end." James Suckling

Strong ruby red colour and fresh fruity aroma. A clean, almost untouched wine that is produced entirely without the use of wood. The full, beautifully rounded taste with the slight bitter almond note in the finish is solely due to the special characteristics of the Dolcetto grape. SUPERIORE.DE