2008 Barolo Collector's Super Set I, 12-bottle Horizontal Nebbiolo D.O.C.G.

1 bottle Per Lot

2008 Elio Grasso Barolo Gavarini Vigna Chiniera

750ml

RATINGS

95+ The Wine Advocate

...possesses striking inner perfume and sweetness as it wraps around the palate. Raspberries, hard candy, flowers, mint and sweet spices are some of the many notes that flow from this effortless, sensual Barolo...

PRODUCER

Luigi Pira

Luigi Pira is in Serralunga d’Alba in the Piedmont region. The 25-acre estate was established in the early 1950s by Luigi Pira who at first sold his grapes to local negociants. But 20 years ago Pira’s two sons convinced him to start bottling his own wines, and wine writers say the resulting wines have been impressive. The estate has vineyards in three of the area’s most prestigious districts, Margheria, Marenca and Rionda. The estate’s first Barolo was produced in 1993. Besides its flagship Barolos, it also produces Dolcetto and Nebbiolo Langhe. Gambero Rosso, Italy’s leading wine journal, notes that Luigi Pira “is a model of excellence … that continues to amaze with its metronome-consistent quality.”

REGION

Italy, Piedmont, Barolo

Barolo is one of Italy’s greatest wine appellations. In fact many cognoscenti of Italian wines consider Barolo to be the apex of Italian winemaking. Barolo is sometimes referred to as “the king of wines, and the wine of kings” partly because until the mid-19th century Piedmont was owned by the noble House of Savoy, the historic rulers of northwestern Italy. And the Savoys had a taste for Nebbiolo. Nestled into the rolling hills of Langhe, the Barolo DOCG includes 11 communes, one of which is the town of Barolo. There are 4,200 vineyard acres in the appellation and since the late 19th century growers have tried to identify their best vineyards. By marketing some vineyards as better quality than others, Barolo producers have followed the Burgundian custom of making single vineyard, or “cru” vineyard bottlings. As in neighboring Barbaresco, the Barolo DOCG requires that wines be 100% Nebbiolo, a grape thought of as the Pinot Noir of Italy. Records show that Nebbiolo was grown in the Piedmont as early as the 14th century, and despite being somewhat finicky – it is late to ripen and easily damaged by adverse weather --- Nebbiolo makes highly aromatic and powerful red wines. Until the mid-19th century Nebbiolos of Piedmont were vinified as sweet wines, though that ended in the late 19th century when a French oenologist was invited to Piedmont to show producers how to make dry reds. Barolo was made a DOC in 1966 and upgraded to DOCG status in 1980. Barolos must be aged at least three years, at least two of those years in wood. Barolos are tannic and robust and generally need at least five years to soften into complex, earthy wines.

TYPE

Red Wine, Nebbiolo, D.O.C.G.

This red grape is most often associated with Piedmont, where it becomes DOCG Barolo and Barbaresco, among others. Its name comes from Italian for “fog,” which descends over the region at harvest. The fruit also gains a foggy white veil when mature.

VINTAGE

2008 Elio Grasso Barolo Gavarini Vigna Chiniera

1 bottle Per Lot

2008 Elio Grasso Barolo Ginestra Vigna Casa Mate

750ml

RATINGS

95+ The Wine Advocate

...possesses striking inner perfume and sweetness as it wraps around the palate. Raspberries, hard candy, flowers, mint and sweet spices are some of the many notes that flow from this effortless, sensual Barolo...

PRODUCER

Luigi Pira

Luigi Pira is in Serralunga d’Alba in the Piedmont region. The 25-acre estate was established in the early 1950s by Luigi Pira who at first sold his grapes to local negociants. But 20 years ago Pira’s two sons convinced him to start bottling his own wines, and wine writers say the resulting wines have been impressive. The estate has vineyards in three of the area’s most prestigious districts, Margheria, Marenca and Rionda. The estate’s first Barolo was produced in 1993. Besides its flagship Barolos, it also produces Dolcetto and Nebbiolo Langhe. Gambero Rosso, Italy’s leading wine journal, notes that Luigi Pira “is a model of excellence … that continues to amaze with its metronome-consistent quality.”

REGION

Italy, Piedmont, Barolo

Barolo is one of Italy’s greatest wine appellations. In fact many cognoscenti of Italian wines consider Barolo to be the apex of Italian winemaking. Barolo is sometimes referred to as “the king of wines, and the wine of kings” partly because until the mid-19th century Piedmont was owned by the noble House of Savoy, the historic rulers of northwestern Italy. And the Savoys had a taste for Nebbiolo. Nestled into the rolling hills of Langhe, the Barolo DOCG includes 11 communes, one of which is the town of Barolo. There are 4,200 vineyard acres in the appellation and since the late 19th century growers have tried to identify their best vineyards. By marketing some vineyards as better quality than others, Barolo producers have followed the Burgundian custom of making single vineyard, or “cru” vineyard bottlings. As in neighboring Barbaresco, the Barolo DOCG requires that wines be 100% Nebbiolo, a grape thought of as the Pinot Noir of Italy. Records show that Nebbiolo was grown in the Piedmont as early as the 14th century, and despite being somewhat finicky – it is late to ripen and easily damaged by adverse weather --- Nebbiolo makes highly aromatic and powerful red wines. Until the mid-19th century Nebbiolos of Piedmont were vinified as sweet wines, though that ended in the late 19th century when a French oenologist was invited to Piedmont to show producers how to make dry reds. Barolo was made a DOC in 1966 and upgraded to DOCG status in 1980. Barolos must be aged at least three years, at least two of those years in wood. Barolos are tannic and robust and generally need at least five years to soften into complex, earthy wines.

TYPE

Red Wine, Nebbiolo, D.O.C.G.

This red grape is most often associated with Piedmont, where it becomes DOCG Barolo and Barbaresco, among others. Its name comes from Italian for “fog,” which descends over the region at harvest. The fruit also gains a foggy white veil when mature.

VINTAGE

2008 Elio Grasso Barolo Ginestra Vigna Casa Mate

1 bottle Per Lot

2008 Fratelli Revello Barolo Rocche dell'Annunziata

750ml

RATINGS

95+ The Wine Advocate

...possesses striking inner perfume and sweetness as it wraps around the palate. Raspberries, hard candy, flowers, mint and sweet spices are some of the many notes that flow from this effortless, sensual Barolo...

PRODUCER

Luigi Pira

Luigi Pira is in Serralunga d’Alba in the Piedmont region. The 25-acre estate was established in the early 1950s by Luigi Pira who at first sold his grapes to local negociants. But 20 years ago Pira’s two sons convinced him to start bottling his own wines, and wine writers say the resulting wines have been impressive. The estate has vineyards in three of the area’s most prestigious districts, Margheria, Marenca and Rionda. The estate’s first Barolo was produced in 1993. Besides its flagship Barolos, it also produces Dolcetto and Nebbiolo Langhe. Gambero Rosso, Italy’s leading wine journal, notes that Luigi Pira “is a model of excellence … that continues to amaze with its metronome-consistent quality.”

REGION

Italy, Piedmont, Barolo

Barolo is one of Italy’s greatest wine appellations. In fact many cognoscenti of Italian wines consider Barolo to be the apex of Italian winemaking. Barolo is sometimes referred to as “the king of wines, and the wine of kings” partly because until the mid-19th century Piedmont was owned by the noble House of Savoy, the historic rulers of northwestern Italy. And the Savoys had a taste for Nebbiolo. Nestled into the rolling hills of Langhe, the Barolo DOCG includes 11 communes, one of which is the town of Barolo. There are 4,200 vineyard acres in the appellation and since the late 19th century growers have tried to identify their best vineyards. By marketing some vineyards as better quality than others, Barolo producers have followed the Burgundian custom of making single vineyard, or “cru” vineyard bottlings. As in neighboring Barbaresco, the Barolo DOCG requires that wines be 100% Nebbiolo, a grape thought of as the Pinot Noir of Italy. Records show that Nebbiolo was grown in the Piedmont as early as the 14th century, and despite being somewhat finicky – it is late to ripen and easily damaged by adverse weather --- Nebbiolo makes highly aromatic and powerful red wines. Until the mid-19th century Nebbiolos of Piedmont were vinified as sweet wines, though that ended in the late 19th century when a French oenologist was invited to Piedmont to show producers how to make dry reds. Barolo was made a DOC in 1966 and upgraded to DOCG status in 1980. Barolos must be aged at least three years, at least two of those years in wood. Barolos are tannic and robust and generally need at least five years to soften into complex, earthy wines.

TYPE

Red Wine, Nebbiolo, D.O.C.G.

This red grape is most often associated with Piedmont, where it becomes DOCG Barolo and Barbaresco, among others. Its name comes from Italian for “fog,” which descends over the region at harvest. The fruit also gains a foggy white veil when mature.

VINTAGE

2008 Fratelli Revello Barolo Rocche dell'Annunziata

1 bottle Per Lot

2008 Giacomo Brezza & Figli Barolo Bricco Sarmassa

750ml

RATINGS

95+ The Wine Advocate

...possesses striking inner perfume and sweetness as it wraps around the palate. Raspberries, hard candy, flowers, mint and sweet spices are some of the many notes that flow from this effortless, sensual Barolo...

PRODUCER

Luigi Pira

Luigi Pira is in Serralunga d’Alba in the Piedmont region. The 25-acre estate was established in the early 1950s by Luigi Pira who at first sold his grapes to local negociants. But 20 years ago Pira’s two sons convinced him to start bottling his own wines, and wine writers say the resulting wines have been impressive. The estate has vineyards in three of the area’s most prestigious districts, Margheria, Marenca and Rionda. The estate’s first Barolo was produced in 1993. Besides its flagship Barolos, it also produces Dolcetto and Nebbiolo Langhe. Gambero Rosso, Italy’s leading wine journal, notes that Luigi Pira “is a model of excellence … that continues to amaze with its metronome-consistent quality.”

REGION

Italy, Piedmont, Barolo

Barolo is one of Italy’s greatest wine appellations. In fact many cognoscenti of Italian wines consider Barolo to be the apex of Italian winemaking. Barolo is sometimes referred to as “the king of wines, and the wine of kings” partly because until the mid-19th century Piedmont was owned by the noble House of Savoy, the historic rulers of northwestern Italy. And the Savoys had a taste for Nebbiolo. Nestled into the rolling hills of Langhe, the Barolo DOCG includes 11 communes, one of which is the town of Barolo. There are 4,200 vineyard acres in the appellation and since the late 19th century growers have tried to identify their best vineyards. By marketing some vineyards as better quality than others, Barolo producers have followed the Burgundian custom of making single vineyard, or “cru” vineyard bottlings. As in neighboring Barbaresco, the Barolo DOCG requires that wines be 100% Nebbiolo, a grape thought of as the Pinot Noir of Italy. Records show that Nebbiolo was grown in the Piedmont as early as the 14th century, and despite being somewhat finicky – it is late to ripen and easily damaged by adverse weather --- Nebbiolo makes highly aromatic and powerful red wines. Until the mid-19th century Nebbiolos of Piedmont were vinified as sweet wines, though that ended in the late 19th century when a French oenologist was invited to Piedmont to show producers how to make dry reds. Barolo was made a DOC in 1966 and upgraded to DOCG status in 1980. Barolos must be aged at least three years, at least two of those years in wood. Barolos are tannic and robust and generally need at least five years to soften into complex, earthy wines.

TYPE

Red Wine, Nebbiolo, D.O.C.G.

This red grape is most often associated with Piedmont, where it becomes DOCG Barolo and Barbaresco, among others. Its name comes from Italian for “fog,” which descends over the region at harvest. The fruit also gains a foggy white veil when mature.

VINTAGE

2008 Giacomo Brezza & Figli Barolo Bricco Sarmassa

1 bottle Per Lot

2008 Giacomo Grimaldi Barolo Le Coste

750ml

RATINGS

95+ The Wine Advocate

...possesses striking inner perfume and sweetness as it wraps around the palate. Raspberries, hard candy, flowers, mint and sweet spices are some of the many notes that flow from this effortless, sensual Barolo...

PRODUCER

Luigi Pira

Luigi Pira is in Serralunga d’Alba in the Piedmont region. The 25-acre estate was established in the early 1950s by Luigi Pira who at first sold his grapes to local negociants. But 20 years ago Pira’s two sons convinced him to start bottling his own wines, and wine writers say the resulting wines have been impressive. The estate has vineyards in three of the area’s most prestigious districts, Margheria, Marenca and Rionda. The estate’s first Barolo was produced in 1993. Besides its flagship Barolos, it also produces Dolcetto and Nebbiolo Langhe. Gambero Rosso, Italy’s leading wine journal, notes that Luigi Pira “is a model of excellence … that continues to amaze with its metronome-consistent quality.”

REGION

Italy, Piedmont, Barolo

Barolo is one of Italy’s greatest wine appellations. In fact many cognoscenti of Italian wines consider Barolo to be the apex of Italian winemaking. Barolo is sometimes referred to as “the king of wines, and the wine of kings” partly because until the mid-19th century Piedmont was owned by the noble House of Savoy, the historic rulers of northwestern Italy. And the Savoys had a taste for Nebbiolo. Nestled into the rolling hills of Langhe, the Barolo DOCG includes 11 communes, one of which is the town of Barolo. There are 4,200 vineyard acres in the appellation and since the late 19th century growers have tried to identify their best vineyards. By marketing some vineyards as better quality than others, Barolo producers have followed the Burgundian custom of making single vineyard, or “cru” vineyard bottlings. As in neighboring Barbaresco, the Barolo DOCG requires that wines be 100% Nebbiolo, a grape thought of as the Pinot Noir of Italy. Records show that Nebbiolo was grown in the Piedmont as early as the 14th century, and despite being somewhat finicky – it is late to ripen and easily damaged by adverse weather --- Nebbiolo makes highly aromatic and powerful red wines. Until the mid-19th century Nebbiolos of Piedmont were vinified as sweet wines, though that ended in the late 19th century when a French oenologist was invited to Piedmont to show producers how to make dry reds. Barolo was made a DOC in 1966 and upgraded to DOCG status in 1980. Barolos must be aged at least three years, at least two of those years in wood. Barolos are tannic and robust and generally need at least five years to soften into complex, earthy wines.

TYPE

Red Wine, Nebbiolo, D.O.C.G.

This red grape is most often associated with Piedmont, where it becomes DOCG Barolo and Barbaresco, among others. Its name comes from Italian for “fog,” which descends over the region at harvest. The fruit also gains a foggy white veil when mature.

VINTAGE

2008 Giacomo Grimaldi Barolo Le Coste

1 bottle Per Lot

2008 Giuseppe Rinaldi Barolo Brunate-Le Coste

750ml

RATINGS

95+ The Wine Advocate

...possesses striking inner perfume and sweetness as it wraps around the palate. Raspberries, hard candy, flowers, mint and sweet spices are some of the many notes that flow from this effortless, sensual Barolo...

PRODUCER

Luigi Pira

Luigi Pira is in Serralunga d’Alba in the Piedmont region. The 25-acre estate was established in the early 1950s by Luigi Pira who at first sold his grapes to local negociants. But 20 years ago Pira’s two sons convinced him to start bottling his own wines, and wine writers say the resulting wines have been impressive. The estate has vineyards in three of the area’s most prestigious districts, Margheria, Marenca and Rionda. The estate’s first Barolo was produced in 1993. Besides its flagship Barolos, it also produces Dolcetto and Nebbiolo Langhe. Gambero Rosso, Italy’s leading wine journal, notes that Luigi Pira “is a model of excellence … that continues to amaze with its metronome-consistent quality.”

REGION

Italy, Piedmont, Barolo

Barolo is one of Italy’s greatest wine appellations. In fact many cognoscenti of Italian wines consider Barolo to be the apex of Italian winemaking. Barolo is sometimes referred to as “the king of wines, and the wine of kings” partly because until the mid-19th century Piedmont was owned by the noble House of Savoy, the historic rulers of northwestern Italy. And the Savoys had a taste for Nebbiolo. Nestled into the rolling hills of Langhe, the Barolo DOCG includes 11 communes, one of which is the town of Barolo. There are 4,200 vineyard acres in the appellation and since the late 19th century growers have tried to identify their best vineyards. By marketing some vineyards as better quality than others, Barolo producers have followed the Burgundian custom of making single vineyard, or “cru” vineyard bottlings. As in neighboring Barbaresco, the Barolo DOCG requires that wines be 100% Nebbiolo, a grape thought of as the Pinot Noir of Italy. Records show that Nebbiolo was grown in the Piedmont as early as the 14th century, and despite being somewhat finicky – it is late to ripen and easily damaged by adverse weather --- Nebbiolo makes highly aromatic and powerful red wines. Until the mid-19th century Nebbiolos of Piedmont were vinified as sweet wines, though that ended in the late 19th century when a French oenologist was invited to Piedmont to show producers how to make dry reds. Barolo was made a DOC in 1966 and upgraded to DOCG status in 1980. Barolos must be aged at least three years, at least two of those years in wood. Barolos are tannic and robust and generally need at least five years to soften into complex, earthy wines.

TYPE

Red Wine, Nebbiolo, D.O.C.G.

This red grape is most often associated with Piedmont, where it becomes DOCG Barolo and Barbaresco, among others. Its name comes from Italian for “fog,” which descends over the region at harvest. The fruit also gains a foggy white veil when mature.

VINTAGE

2008 Giuseppe Rinaldi Barolo Brunate-Le Coste

1 bottle Per Lot

2008 Luigi Pira Barolo Vigna Marenca

750ml

RATINGS

95+ The Wine Advocate

...possesses striking inner perfume and sweetness as it wraps around the palate. Raspberries, hard candy, flowers, mint and sweet spices are some of the many notes that flow from this effortless, sensual Barolo...

PRODUCER

Luigi Pira

Luigi Pira is in Serralunga d’Alba in the Piedmont region. The 25-acre estate was established in the early 1950s by Luigi Pira who at first sold his grapes to local negociants. But 20 years ago Pira’s two sons convinced him to start bottling his own wines, and wine writers say the resulting wines have been impressive. The estate has vineyards in three of the area’s most prestigious districts, Margheria, Marenca and Rionda. The estate’s first Barolo was produced in 1993. Besides its flagship Barolos, it also produces Dolcetto and Nebbiolo Langhe. Gambero Rosso, Italy’s leading wine journal, notes that Luigi Pira “is a model of excellence … that continues to amaze with its metronome-consistent quality.”

REGION

Italy, Piedmont, Barolo

Barolo is one of Italy’s greatest wine appellations. In fact many cognoscenti of Italian wines consider Barolo to be the apex of Italian winemaking. Barolo is sometimes referred to as “the king of wines, and the wine of kings” partly because until the mid-19th century Piedmont was owned by the noble House of Savoy, the historic rulers of northwestern Italy. And the Savoys had a taste for Nebbiolo. Nestled into the rolling hills of Langhe, the Barolo DOCG includes 11 communes, one of which is the town of Barolo. There are 4,200 vineyard acres in the appellation and since the late 19th century growers have tried to identify their best vineyards. By marketing some vineyards as better quality than others, Barolo producers have followed the Burgundian custom of making single vineyard, or “cru” vineyard bottlings. As in neighboring Barbaresco, the Barolo DOCG requires that wines be 100% Nebbiolo, a grape thought of as the Pinot Noir of Italy. Records show that Nebbiolo was grown in the Piedmont as early as the 14th century, and despite being somewhat finicky – it is late to ripen and easily damaged by adverse weather --- Nebbiolo makes highly aromatic and powerful red wines. Until the mid-19th century Nebbiolos of Piedmont were vinified as sweet wines, though that ended in the late 19th century when a French oenologist was invited to Piedmont to show producers how to make dry reds. Barolo was made a DOC in 1966 and upgraded to DOCG status in 1980. Barolos must be aged at least three years, at least two of those years in wood. Barolos are tannic and robust and generally need at least five years to soften into complex, earthy wines.

TYPE

Red Wine, Nebbiolo, D.O.C.G.

This red grape is most often associated with Piedmont, where it becomes DOCG Barolo and Barbaresco, among others. Its name comes from Italian for “fog,” which descends over the region at harvest. The fruit also gains a foggy white veil when mature.

VINTAGE

2008 Luigi Pira Barolo Vigna Marenca

1 bottle Per Lot

2008 Luigi Pira Barolo Vigna Rionda

750ml

RATINGS

95+ The Wine Advocate

...possesses striking inner perfume and sweetness as it wraps around the palate. Raspberries, hard candy, flowers, mint and sweet spices are some of the many notes that flow from this effortless, sensual Barolo...

PRODUCER

Luigi Pira

Luigi Pira is in Serralunga d’Alba in the Piedmont region. The 25-acre estate was established in the early 1950s by Luigi Pira who at first sold his grapes to local negociants. But 20 years ago Pira’s two sons convinced him to start bottling his own wines, and wine writers say the resulting wines have been impressive. The estate has vineyards in three of the area’s most prestigious districts, Margheria, Marenca and Rionda. The estate’s first Barolo was produced in 1993. Besides its flagship Barolos, it also produces Dolcetto and Nebbiolo Langhe. Gambero Rosso, Italy’s leading wine journal, notes that Luigi Pira “is a model of excellence … that continues to amaze with its metronome-consistent quality.”

REGION

Italy, Piedmont, Barolo

Barolo is one of Italy’s greatest wine appellations. In fact many cognoscenti of Italian wines consider Barolo to be the apex of Italian winemaking. Barolo is sometimes referred to as “the king of wines, and the wine of kings” partly because until the mid-19th century Piedmont was owned by the noble House of Savoy, the historic rulers of northwestern Italy. And the Savoys had a taste for Nebbiolo. Nestled into the rolling hills of Langhe, the Barolo DOCG includes 11 communes, one of which is the town of Barolo. There are 4,200 vineyard acres in the appellation and since the late 19th century growers have tried to identify their best vineyards. By marketing some vineyards as better quality than others, Barolo producers have followed the Burgundian custom of making single vineyard, or “cru” vineyard bottlings. As in neighboring Barbaresco, the Barolo DOCG requires that wines be 100% Nebbiolo, a grape thought of as the Pinot Noir of Italy. Records show that Nebbiolo was grown in the Piedmont as early as the 14th century, and despite being somewhat finicky – it is late to ripen and easily damaged by adverse weather --- Nebbiolo makes highly aromatic and powerful red wines. Until the mid-19th century Nebbiolos of Piedmont were vinified as sweet wines, though that ended in the late 19th century when a French oenologist was invited to Piedmont to show producers how to make dry reds. Barolo was made a DOC in 1966 and upgraded to DOCG status in 1980. Barolos must be aged at least three years, at least two of those years in wood. Barolos are tannic and robust and generally need at least five years to soften into complex, earthy wines.

TYPE

Red Wine, Nebbiolo, D.O.C.G.

This red grape is most often associated with Piedmont, where it becomes DOCG Barolo and Barbaresco, among others. Its name comes from Italian for “fog,” which descends over the region at harvest. The fruit also gains a foggy white veil when mature.

VINTAGE

2008 Luigi Pira Barolo Vigna Rionda

1 bottle Per Lot

2008 Mario Marengo Barolo Bricco Viole

750ml

RATINGS

95+ The Wine Advocate

...possesses striking inner perfume and sweetness as it wraps around the palate. Raspberries, hard candy, flowers, mint and sweet spices are some of the many notes that flow from this effortless, sensual Barolo...

PRODUCER

Luigi Pira

Luigi Pira is in Serralunga d’Alba in the Piedmont region. The 25-acre estate was established in the early 1950s by Luigi Pira who at first sold his grapes to local negociants. But 20 years ago Pira’s two sons convinced him to start bottling his own wines, and wine writers say the resulting wines have been impressive. The estate has vineyards in three of the area’s most prestigious districts, Margheria, Marenca and Rionda. The estate’s first Barolo was produced in 1993. Besides its flagship Barolos, it also produces Dolcetto and Nebbiolo Langhe. Gambero Rosso, Italy’s leading wine journal, notes that Luigi Pira “is a model of excellence … that continues to amaze with its metronome-consistent quality.”

REGION

Italy, Piedmont, Barolo

Barolo is one of Italy’s greatest wine appellations. In fact many cognoscenti of Italian wines consider Barolo to be the apex of Italian winemaking. Barolo is sometimes referred to as “the king of wines, and the wine of kings” partly because until the mid-19th century Piedmont was owned by the noble House of Savoy, the historic rulers of northwestern Italy. And the Savoys had a taste for Nebbiolo. Nestled into the rolling hills of Langhe, the Barolo DOCG includes 11 communes, one of which is the town of Barolo. There are 4,200 vineyard acres in the appellation and since the late 19th century growers have tried to identify their best vineyards. By marketing some vineyards as better quality than others, Barolo producers have followed the Burgundian custom of making single vineyard, or “cru” vineyard bottlings. As in neighboring Barbaresco, the Barolo DOCG requires that wines be 100% Nebbiolo, a grape thought of as the Pinot Noir of Italy. Records show that Nebbiolo was grown in the Piedmont as early as the 14th century, and despite being somewhat finicky – it is late to ripen and easily damaged by adverse weather --- Nebbiolo makes highly aromatic and powerful red wines. Until the mid-19th century Nebbiolos of Piedmont were vinified as sweet wines, though that ended in the late 19th century when a French oenologist was invited to Piedmont to show producers how to make dry reds. Barolo was made a DOC in 1966 and upgraded to DOCG status in 1980. Barolos must be aged at least three years, at least two of those years in wood. Barolos are tannic and robust and generally need at least five years to soften into complex, earthy wines.

TYPE

Red Wine, Nebbiolo, D.O.C.G.

This red grape is most often associated with Piedmont, where it becomes DOCG Barolo and Barbaresco, among others. Its name comes from Italian for “fog,” which descends over the region at harvest. The fruit also gains a foggy white veil when mature.

VINTAGE

2008 Mario Marengo Barolo Bricco Viole

1 bottle Per Lot

2008 Mauro Veglio Barolo Rocche dell' Annunziata

750ml

RATINGS

95+ The Wine Advocate

...possesses striking inner perfume and sweetness as it wraps around the palate. Raspberries, hard candy, flowers, mint and sweet spices are some of the many notes that flow from this effortless, sensual Barolo...

PRODUCER

Luigi Pira

Luigi Pira is in Serralunga d’Alba in the Piedmont region. The 25-acre estate was established in the early 1950s by Luigi Pira who at first sold his grapes to local negociants. But 20 years ago Pira’s two sons convinced him to start bottling his own wines, and wine writers say the resulting wines have been impressive. The estate has vineyards in three of the area’s most prestigious districts, Margheria, Marenca and Rionda. The estate’s first Barolo was produced in 1993. Besides its flagship Barolos, it also produces Dolcetto and Nebbiolo Langhe. Gambero Rosso, Italy’s leading wine journal, notes that Luigi Pira “is a model of excellence … that continues to amaze with its metronome-consistent quality.”

REGION

Italy, Piedmont, Barolo

Barolo is one of Italy’s greatest wine appellations. In fact many cognoscenti of Italian wines consider Barolo to be the apex of Italian winemaking. Barolo is sometimes referred to as “the king of wines, and the wine of kings” partly because until the mid-19th century Piedmont was owned by the noble House of Savoy, the historic rulers of northwestern Italy. And the Savoys had a taste for Nebbiolo. Nestled into the rolling hills of Langhe, the Barolo DOCG includes 11 communes, one of which is the town of Barolo. There are 4,200 vineyard acres in the appellation and since the late 19th century growers have tried to identify their best vineyards. By marketing some vineyards as better quality than others, Barolo producers have followed the Burgundian custom of making single vineyard, or “cru” vineyard bottlings. As in neighboring Barbaresco, the Barolo DOCG requires that wines be 100% Nebbiolo, a grape thought of as the Pinot Noir of Italy. Records show that Nebbiolo was grown in the Piedmont as early as the 14th century, and despite being somewhat finicky – it is late to ripen and easily damaged by adverse weather --- Nebbiolo makes highly aromatic and powerful red wines. Until the mid-19th century Nebbiolos of Piedmont were vinified as sweet wines, though that ended in the late 19th century when a French oenologist was invited to Piedmont to show producers how to make dry reds. Barolo was made a DOC in 1966 and upgraded to DOCG status in 1980. Barolos must be aged at least three years, at least two of those years in wood. Barolos are tannic and robust and generally need at least five years to soften into complex, earthy wines.

TYPE

Red Wine, Nebbiolo, D.O.C.G.

This red grape is most often associated with Piedmont, where it becomes DOCG Barolo and Barbaresco, among others. Its name comes from Italian for “fog,” which descends over the region at harvest. The fruit also gains a foggy white veil when mature.

VINTAGE

2008 Mauro Veglio Barolo Rocche dell' Annunziata

1 bottle Per Lot

2008 Renato Corino Barolo Rocche dell'Annunziata

750ml

RATINGS

95+ The Wine Advocate

...possesses striking inner perfume and sweetness as it wraps around the palate. Raspberries, hard candy, flowers, mint and sweet spices are some of the many notes that flow from this effortless, sensual Barolo...

PRODUCER

Luigi Pira

Luigi Pira is in Serralunga d’Alba in the Piedmont region. The 25-acre estate was established in the early 1950s by Luigi Pira who at first sold his grapes to local negociants. But 20 years ago Pira’s two sons convinced him to start bottling his own wines, and wine writers say the resulting wines have been impressive. The estate has vineyards in three of the area’s most prestigious districts, Margheria, Marenca and Rionda. The estate’s first Barolo was produced in 1993. Besides its flagship Barolos, it also produces Dolcetto and Nebbiolo Langhe. Gambero Rosso, Italy’s leading wine journal, notes that Luigi Pira “is a model of excellence … that continues to amaze with its metronome-consistent quality.”

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Italy, Piedmont, Barolo

Barolo is one of Italy’s greatest wine appellations. In fact many cognoscenti of Italian wines consider Barolo to be the apex of Italian winemaking. Barolo is sometimes referred to as “the king of wines, and the wine of kings” partly because until the mid-19th century Piedmont was owned by the noble House of Savoy, the historic rulers of northwestern Italy. And the Savoys had a taste for Nebbiolo. Nestled into the rolling hills of Langhe, the Barolo DOCG includes 11 communes, one of which is the town of Barolo. There are 4,200 vineyard acres in the appellation and since the late 19th century growers have tried to identify their best vineyards. By marketing some vineyards as better quality than others, Barolo producers have followed the Burgundian custom of making single vineyard, or “cru” vineyard bottlings. As in neighboring Barbaresco, the Barolo DOCG requires that wines be 100% Nebbiolo, a grape thought of as the Pinot Noir of Italy. Records show that Nebbiolo was grown in the Piedmont as early as the 14th century, and despite being somewhat finicky – it is late to ripen and easily damaged by adverse weather --- Nebbiolo makes highly aromatic and powerful red wines. Until the mid-19th century Nebbiolos of Piedmont were vinified as sweet wines, though that ended in the late 19th century when a French oenologist was invited to Piedmont to show producers how to make dry reds. Barolo was made a DOC in 1966 and upgraded to DOCG status in 1980. Barolos must be aged at least three years, at least two of those years in wood. Barolos are tannic and robust and generally need at least five years to soften into complex, earthy wines.

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Red Wine, Nebbiolo, D.O.C.G.

This red grape is most often associated with Piedmont, where it becomes DOCG Barolo and Barbaresco, among others. Its name comes from Italian for “fog,” which descends over the region at harvest. The fruit also gains a foggy white veil when mature.

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2008 Renato Corino Barolo Rocche dell'Annunziata

1 bottle Per Lot

2008 Silvio Grasso Barolo Bricco Luciani

750ml

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95+ The Wine Advocate

...possesses striking inner perfume and sweetness as it wraps around the palate. Raspberries, hard candy, flowers, mint and sweet spices are some of the many notes that flow from this effortless, sensual Barolo...

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Luigi Pira

Luigi Pira is in Serralunga d’Alba in the Piedmont region. The 25-acre estate was established in the early 1950s by Luigi Pira who at first sold his grapes to local negociants. But 20 years ago Pira’s two sons convinced him to start bottling his own wines, and wine writers say the resulting wines have been impressive. The estate has vineyards in three of the area’s most prestigious districts, Margheria, Marenca and Rionda. The estate’s first Barolo was produced in 1993. Besides its flagship Barolos, it also produces Dolcetto and Nebbiolo Langhe. Gambero Rosso, Italy’s leading wine journal, notes that Luigi Pira “is a model of excellence … that continues to amaze with its metronome-consistent quality.”

REGION

Italy, Piedmont, Barolo

Barolo is one of Italy’s greatest wine appellations. In fact many cognoscenti of Italian wines consider Barolo to be the apex of Italian winemaking. Barolo is sometimes referred to as “the king of wines, and the wine of kings” partly because until the mid-19th century Piedmont was owned by the noble House of Savoy, the historic rulers of northwestern Italy. And the Savoys had a taste for Nebbiolo. Nestled into the rolling hills of Langhe, the Barolo DOCG includes 11 communes, one of which is the town of Barolo. There are 4,200 vineyard acres in the appellation and since the late 19th century growers have tried to identify their best vineyards. By marketing some vineyards as better quality than others, Barolo producers have followed the Burgundian custom of making single vineyard, or “cru” vineyard bottlings. As in neighboring Barbaresco, the Barolo DOCG requires that wines be 100% Nebbiolo, a grape thought of as the Pinot Noir of Italy. Records show that Nebbiolo was grown in the Piedmont as early as the 14th century, and despite being somewhat finicky – it is late to ripen and easily damaged by adverse weather --- Nebbiolo makes highly aromatic and powerful red wines. Until the mid-19th century Nebbiolos of Piedmont were vinified as sweet wines, though that ended in the late 19th century when a French oenologist was invited to Piedmont to show producers how to make dry reds. Barolo was made a DOC in 1966 and upgraded to DOCG status in 1980. Barolos must be aged at least three years, at least two of those years in wood. Barolos are tannic and robust and generally need at least five years to soften into complex, earthy wines.

TYPE

Red Wine, Nebbiolo, D.O.C.G.

This red grape is most often associated with Piedmont, where it becomes DOCG Barolo and Barbaresco, among others. Its name comes from Italian for “fog,” which descends over the region at harvest. The fruit also gains a foggy white veil when mature.

2008 Barolo Collector's Super Set I, 12-bottle Horizontal

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