Not to pat ourselves on the back, but we’re proud of ourselves for not having hoarded all of Giulia Negri’s gorgeous Barolo for ourselves . It’s a beauty. Negri, who took over the estate at 24, lets her Burgundy training show in this powerful, elegant wine. Age-worthy, but also lovely to drink now.
Located just outside of Monforte d’Alba, the Benevelli family has some pretty serious holdings in Piedmont. The Monforte Barolos are characterized by their bold structure as well as dark and rich flavors. This bottle comes from the celebrated Coste vineyard and is perfect for a truffled risotto.
Along with Gattinara and Ghemme, Bramaterra is arguably Alto Piemonte’s most lauded wine. At the NOAH estate, the blend is 80% Nebbiolo, 10% Croatina, 5% Vespolina, and 5% Uva Rara. This is hyper-regional wine with an exceptionally unique character unseen outside of Alto-Piemonte. Especially suited for lovers of all things Nebbiolo.
The 2016 vintage in Barolo was legendary. The year produced a crop of powerful, complex, and long-lived wines, and it marked Benevelli’s first release from Mosconi—one of the most prestigious vineyard sites in Monforte d’Alba. Tuck into this piece of history tonight or wait a decade or two.
