Barolo
Known as the king of wines, it is potent, complex and long-lived wine made from the Nebbiolo grape. The appellation is spread over 2,134 ha in total and consists of several villages and communes. divided into a multitude of individual vineyard sites and crus similar to Burgundy, with many producers owning small plots of the individual crus.
The main winemaking approach is a long maceration of Nebbiolo grapes - between 30 to 60 days -followed by a long maturation period in large old casks for a minimum of 38 months. And many producers often choose to age their wines even longer than this because of the intense fruit and powerful tannins of their grapes.
The combination of microclimate, altitude, soil, exposition and each winemaker’s individual touch is what makes every Barolo different. And in the main communes such as Serralunga, Castiglione Falletto, and La Morra, their Barolos are renowned for certain characteristics unique to each of them, due to their differing soils and exposition.
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Vinous (96)
The 2017 Barolo Monvigliero marries the raciness of the year with the floral lift and elegance of this great Verduno site. More than anything, the 2017 is a Barolo of pure and total sensuality. Even so, there is more than enough tannin to allow the 2017 to drink well for many years to come. It is very clearly one of the wines of the vintage. The rich, substantial finish is a thing of real beauty.Inc. VAT£124.13 -
Vinous (96)
The 2017 Barolo Monvigliero marries the raciness of the year with the floral lift and elegance of this great Verduno site. More than anything, the 2017 is a Barolo of pure and total sensuality. Even so, there is more than enough tannin to allow the 2017 to drink well for many years to come. It is very clearly one of the wines of the vintage. The rich, substantial finish is a thing of real beauty.Inc. VAT£437.74 -
Vinous (96)
The 2017 Barolo Monvigliero marries the raciness of the year with the floral lift and elegance of this great Verduno site. More than anything, the 2017 is a Barolo of pure and total sensuality. Even so, there is more than enough tannin to allow the 2017 to drink well for many years to come. It is very clearly one of the wines of the vintage. The rich, substantial finish is a thing of real beauty.Inc. VAT£380.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (95)
The 2018 Barolo Monvigliero is the most reserved of the wines in this short vertical, which comes as no surprise in this cooler vintage. However, it is also darker fruited compared to the others, which is more noteworthy, with notes of cracked pepper, black raspberries, and fresh flowers. Overall, it floats on the palate with a graceful feel, fine tannins, and a stony finish. A lovely wine, it’s drinking well now and will drink well over the coming 8-10 years.Inc. VAT£233.87 -
(3x150cl) 2018Jeb Dunnuck (95)
The 2018 Barolo Monvigliero is the most reserved of the wines in this short vertical, which comes as no surprise in this cooler vintage. However, it is also darker fruited compared to the others, which is more noteworthy, with notes of cracked pepper, black raspberries, and fresh flowers. Overall, it floats on the palate with a graceful feel, fine tannins, and a stony finish. A lovely wine, it’s drinking well now and will drink well over the coming 8-10 years.Inc. VAT£725.09 -
Jeb Dunnuck (95)
The 2018 Barolo Monvigliero is the most reserved of the wines in this short vertical, which comes as no surprise in this cooler vintage. However, it is also darker fruited compared to the others, which is more noteworthy, with notes of cracked pepper, black raspberries, and fresh flowers. Overall, it floats on the palate with a graceful feel, fine tannins, and a stony finish. A lovely wine, it’s drinking well now and will drink well over the coming 8-10 years.Inc. VAT£332.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (97)
Initially on opening the 2019 Barolo Monvigliero is the most obvious and most compelling of the Monvigliero vintages in this flight, with all the components coming together in concert. Notes of bright cherries, sweet baking spice, spiced orange, and dusty earth lift from the glass. On the palate, it shows focus and purity, with good intensity, while retaining its more northern and lifted feel. This cellar-worthy vintage will hold up over the next 15-20 years.Inc. VAT£228.79 -
(1x300cl) 2019Jeb Dunnuck (97)
Initially on opening the 2019 Barolo Monvigliero is the most obvious and most compelling of the Monvigliero vintages in this flight, with all the components coming together in concert. Notes of bright cherries, sweet baking spice, spiced orange, and dusty earth lift from the glass. On the palate, it shows focus and purity, with good intensity, while retaining its more northern and lifted feel. This cellar-worthy vintage will hold up over the next 15-20 years.Inc. VAT£382.43 -
Jeb Dunnuck (97)
Initially on opening the 2019 Barolo Monvigliero is the most obvious and most compelling of the Monvigliero vintages in this flight, with all the components coming together in concert. Notes of bright cherries, sweet baking spice, spiced orange, and dusty earth lift from the glass. On the palate, it shows focus and purity, with good intensity, while retaining its more northern and lifted feel. This cellar-worthy vintage will hold up over the next 15-20 years.Inc. VAT£502.78 -
Jeb Dunnuck (96)
On pouring, the 2020 Barolo Monvigliero appears paler in the glass compared to the others tasted in this vertical of Monvigliero, but it opens to become spicy, bright, and complete, with notes of strawberries, spice, fresh flowers, cinnamon, and dusty earth. A great wine with the most distinct sense of place, it offers a tightrope of fine tannins, a snappy spine of acidity, and a long finish, with a fresh, balanced, and age-worthy feel as well as savory, mouthwatering tension and mineral undercurrents. Drink it over the next 20 years.Inc. VAT£211.07 -
Jeb Dunnuck (96)
On pouring, the 2020 Barolo Monvigliero appears paler in the glass compared to the others tasted in this vertical of Monvigliero, but it opens to become spicy, bright, and complete, with notes of strawberries, spice, fresh flowers, cinnamon, and dusty earth. A great wine with the most distinct sense of place, it offers a tightrope of fine tannins, a snappy spine of acidity, and a long finish, with a fresh, balanced, and age-worthy feel as well as savory, mouthwatering tension and mineral undercurrents. Drink it over the next 20 years.Inc. VAT£527.60 -
(6x75cl) 2015Wine Advocate (94)
Showing an immediately ripe and saturated quality of fruit, the 2015 Barolo San Lorenzo di Verduno is a child of the warm 2015 vintage. The bouquet leaves you no doubt. This wine offers a rich and exuberant approach with dark fruit nuances that cede slowly to spice, tar and black licorice. This Barolo shows depth and dark fruit, both in abundance. The quality of the tannins is still a bit rigid and less integrated at this young stage in the wine's life. You'll need to wait longer to truly enjoy these results.Inc. VAT£370.78 -
Vinous (95+)
The 2016 Barolo San Lorenzo di Verduno bristles with energy, as all these wines do. Readers will have to be patient, as the 2016 needs time to shed some of its youthful austerity. Sweet tobacco, spice, cedar, earthiness and dried cherry are some of the many notes that open up with some coaxing. Time in the glass bring out a whole range of tar and incense nuances that work so well with the wine’s personality.Over the years, I have been fortunate to taste the Alessandria Barolos with quite a bit of bottle age. I don’t want to scare readers off, but the 2016 is likely to be at its best in another decade or so, once the muscular tannins start to soften a bit. My impression is that the wait will be worth it.Inc. VAT£86.93 -
Vinous (95+)
The 2016 Barolo San Lorenzo di Verduno bristles with energy, as all these wines do. Readers will have to be patient, as the 2016 needs time to shed some of its youthful austerity. Sweet tobacco, spice, cedar, earthiness and dried cherry are some of the many notes that open up with some coaxing. Time in the glass bring out a whole range of tar and incense nuances that work so well with the wine’s personality.Over the years, I have been fortunate to taste the Alessandria Barolos with quite a bit of bottle age. I don’t want to scare readers off, but the 2016 is likely to be at its best in another decade or so, once the muscular tannins start to soften a bit. My impression is that the wait will be worth it.Inc. VAT£377.60 -
(1x150cl) 2017Vinous (95)
Rich, bold and effusive, the 2017 Barolo San Lorenzo di Verduno shows the darker side of Nebbiolo from Verduno, as it always does. Black cherry, gravel, licorice, game, spice and cured meats are some of the many aromas and flavors that develop in the glass. Broad and ample, with tons of punch, the 2017 San Lorenzo delivers the goods, and then some.Inc. VAT£112.09 -
Vinous (95)
Rich, bold and effusive, the 2017 Barolo San Lorenzo di Verduno shows the darker side of Nebbiolo from Verduno, as it always does. Black cherry, gravel, licorice, game, spice and cured meats are some of the many aromas and flavors that develop in the glass. Broad and ample, with tons of punch, the 2017 San Lorenzo delivers the goods, and then some.Inc. VAT£279.20 -
(1x150cl) 2018
Jancis Robinson (17++)
A shade darker than their Del Comune di Verduno and with a firmer nose of cherry and raspberry with plenty of depth. Ripe and deep. Hints of mint and cardamom, but not from new oak as this has seen only large casks. Elegant and sappy cherry fruit palate with firm, finely chiselled tannins which never dominate the fruit. Succulent and with a fine, long, tannic grip on the finish.Inc. VAT£190.09 -
Jancis Robinson (17++)
A shade darker than their Del Comune di Verduno and with a firmer nose of cherry and raspberry with plenty of depth. Ripe and deep. Hints of mint and cardamom, but not from new oak as this has seen only large casks. Elegant and sappy cherry fruit palate with firm, finely chiselled tannins which never dominate the fruit. Succulent and with a fine, long, tannic grip on the finish.Inc. VAT£425.60 -
Vinous (93-95)
The 2019 Barolo San Lorenzo di Verduno, tasted from barrel, is another potent wine from Alessandria. Heady and explosive, the 2019 possesses tremendous energy and drive from start to finish. Dark red fruit, gravel, incense, scorched earth, rose petal, licorice and iron are some of the many notes that race out of the glass. The 2019 is wild and racy, sort of like a misbehaved child, but in the best sense! I can't wait to see how it turns out.Inc. VAT£178.39 -
Vinous (93-95)
The 2019 Barolo San Lorenzo di Verduno, tasted from barrel, is another potent wine from Alessandria. Heady and explosive, the 2019 possesses tremendous energy and drive from start to finish. Dark red fruit, gravel, incense, scorched earth, rose petal, licorice and iron are some of the many notes that race out of the glass. The 2019 is wild and racy, sort of like a misbehaved child, but in the best sense! I can't wait to see how it turns out.Inc. VAT£370.78 -
Kerin O'Keefe (95)
Showing depth and elegance the site is known for, the 2020 San Lorenzo di Verduno has multi-faceted scents of ripe red berry, underbrush, dog rose, leather and eucalyptus. Full-bodied and loaded with finesse, the delicious palate delivers ripe Morello cherry, wild raspberry, star anise and ground clove set against a backbone of refined tannins. Fresh acidity keeps it balanced.Inc. VAT£175.99 -
Kerin O'Keefe (95)
Showing depth and elegance the site is known for, the 2020 San Lorenzo di Verduno has multi-faceted scents of ripe red berry, underbrush, dog rose, leather and eucalyptus. Full-bodied and loaded with finesse, the delicious palate delivers ripe Morello cherry, wild raspberry, star anise and ground clove set against a backbone of refined tannins. Fresh acidity keeps it balanced.Inc. VAT£410.38 -
(6x75cl) 2008Vinous (93)
The 2008 Barolo Conca possesses a bit more mid-palate stuffing and richness than the Giachini, along with a softer, more immediate personality. Dark red fruit, flowers and spices meld together effortlessly in this round wine. This is a fairly radiant, generous style for the year, but it works beautifully.Inc. VAT£345.20 -
Immerse yourself in the symphony of flavours with the Fratelli Seghesio Barolo La Villa 1996. Born in the esteemed vineyards of Piedmont, Italy, this noble wine evokes the heart and craftsmanship of traditional Italian winemaking. The Fratelli Seghesio family, anchored in the industry since 1886, applies meticulous devotion to every bottle, respecting the rhythm of nature.
This vintage Barolo is fashioned predominantly from Nebbiolo grapes, yielding its delicate opacity and powerful structure. Unfolding a dramatic palate composed of red fruit and wild herbs, it further enthralls with whispers of tar, rose and liquorice. Fratelli Seghesio Barolo La Villa 1996 is aged skilfully in oak, enhancing its rich texture, remarkable complexity, and formidable longevity.
With its formidable character and depth, it pairs magically with hearty dishes. Secure the Fratelli Seghesio Barolo La Villa 1996 to experience this masterfully constructed testimony to Italian viniculture.
Inc. VAT£750.26 -
Immerse yourself in the taste of the phenomenal Fratelli Seghesio Barolo La Villa 1997, a product of meticulous vinification from Italy’s celebrated Piedmont region. This exceptional Barolo offers an arrangement of complex flavours, derived from Nebbiolo grapes grown in Langhe’s limestone-rich, south-facing vineyards. The illustrious Fratelli Seghesio winery utilises traditional processes, blending modern techniques with century-old viniculture. The grapes undergo an extended maceration period to extract rich hue and tannins, followed by three years of ageing in Slavonian oak barrels, contributing to the wine's exceptional structure and longevity. The end result is a robust, ruby red wine, renowned for its intense, complex, and ethereal aromas, accompanied by a full-bodied palate teeming with mature fruit flavours and firm tannins. Allow the Fratelli Seghesio Barolo La Villa 1997 to transport you to Northern Italy with every sip, savouring its rich history and world-class craftsmanship.
Inc. VAT£750.26 -
James Suckling (98)
The nose opens with a startling play between white truffles, bark and tea leaves and then crushed violets, lavender, blueberry peel, lemon rind and sour cherries. Full body, ultra-fine tannins, acidity as sharp as a razor and a long, ethereally mineral finish. The length but sheer clarity and accuracy in the delivery is remarkable. Perhaps hard to believe that this better than the 2013, but it is. Drink in 2022.Inc. VAT£1,062.35 -
James Suckling (98)
Extremely pure fruit on the nose here with aromas of plums and strawberries and hints of cedar and rose petals, as well as rose stems. Full body. Very tannic and structured, yet polished and refined. Dusty and stony undertones and textures. Drink after 2021.Inc. VAT£1,028.38 -
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Vinous (96)
The 2017 Barolo Monvigliero marries the raciness of the year with the floral lift and elegance of this great Verduno site. More than anything, the 2017 is a Barolo of pure and total sensuality. Even so, there is more than enough tannin to allow the 2017 to drink well for many years to come. It is very clearly one of the wines of the vintage. The rich, substantial finish is a thing of real beauty.In Bond£100.00 -
Vinous (96)
The 2017 Barolo Monvigliero marries the raciness of the year with the floral lift and elegance of this great Verduno site. More than anything, the 2017 is a Barolo of pure and total sensuality. Even so, there is more than enough tannin to allow the 2017 to drink well for many years to come. It is very clearly one of the wines of the vintage. The rich, substantial finish is a thing of real beauty.In Bond£351.00 -
Vinous (96)
The 2017 Barolo Monvigliero marries the raciness of the year with the floral lift and elegance of this great Verduno site. More than anything, the 2017 is a Barolo of pure and total sensuality. Even so, there is more than enough tannin to allow the 2017 to drink well for many years to come. It is very clearly one of the wines of the vintage. The rich, substantial finish is a thing of real beauty.In Bond£296.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (95)
The 2018 Barolo Monvigliero is the most reserved of the wines in this short vertical, which comes as no surprise in this cooler vintage. However, it is also darker fruited compared to the others, which is more noteworthy, with notes of cracked pepper, black raspberries, and fresh flowers. Overall, it floats on the palate with a graceful feel, fine tannins, and a stony finish. A lovely wine, it’s drinking well now and will drink well over the coming 8-10 years.In Bond£188.00 -
(3x150cl) 2018
Jeb Dunnuck (95)
The 2018 Barolo Monvigliero is the most reserved of the wines in this short vertical, which comes as no surprise in this cooler vintage. However, it is also darker fruited compared to the others, which is more noteworthy, with notes of cracked pepper, black raspberries, and fresh flowers. Overall, it floats on the palate with a graceful feel, fine tannins, and a stony finish. A lovely wine, it’s drinking well now and will drink well over the coming 8-10 years.In Bond£585.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (95)
The 2018 Barolo Monvigliero is the most reserved of the wines in this short vertical, which comes as no surprise in this cooler vintage. However, it is also darker fruited compared to the others, which is more noteworthy, with notes of cracked pepper, black raspberries, and fresh flowers. Overall, it floats on the palate with a graceful feel, fine tannins, and a stony finish. A lovely wine, it’s drinking well now and will drink well over the coming 8-10 years.In Bond£256.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (97)
Initially on opening the 2019 Barolo Monvigliero is the most obvious and most compelling of the Monvigliero vintages in this flight, with all the components coming together in concert. Notes of bright cherries, sweet baking spice, spiced orange, and dusty earth lift from the glass. On the palate, it shows focus and purity, with good intensity, while retaining its more northern and lifted feel. This cellar-worthy vintage will hold up over the next 15-20 years.In Bond£184.00 -
(1x300cl) 2019
Jeb Dunnuck (97)
Initially on opening the 2019 Barolo Monvigliero is the most obvious and most compelling of the Monvigliero vintages in this flight, with all the components coming together in concert. Notes of bright cherries, sweet baking spice, spiced orange, and dusty earth lift from the glass. On the palate, it shows focus and purity, with good intensity, while retaining its more northern and lifted feel. This cellar-worthy vintage will hold up over the next 15-20 years.In Bond£308.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (97)
Initially on opening the 2019 Barolo Monvigliero is the most obvious and most compelling of the Monvigliero vintages in this flight, with all the components coming together in concert. Notes of bright cherries, sweet baking spice, spiced orange, and dusty earth lift from the glass. On the palate, it shows focus and purity, with good intensity, while retaining its more northern and lifted feel. This cellar-worthy vintage will hold up over the next 15-20 years.In Bond£399.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (96)
On pouring, the 2020 Barolo Monvigliero appears paler in the glass compared to the others tasted in this vertical of Monvigliero, but it opens to become spicy, bright, and complete, with notes of strawberries, spice, fresh flowers, cinnamon, and dusty earth. A great wine with the most distinct sense of place, it offers a tightrope of fine tannins, a snappy spine of acidity, and a long finish, with a fresh, balanced, and age-worthy feel as well as savory, mouthwatering tension and mineral undercurrents. Drink it over the next 20 years.In Bond£169.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (96)
On pouring, the 2020 Barolo Monvigliero appears paler in the glass compared to the others tasted in this vertical of Monvigliero, but it opens to become spicy, bright, and complete, with notes of strawberries, spice, fresh flowers, cinnamon, and dusty earth. A great wine with the most distinct sense of place, it offers a tightrope of fine tannins, a snappy spine of acidity, and a long finish, with a fresh, balanced, and age-worthy feel as well as savory, mouthwatering tension and mineral undercurrents. Drink it over the next 20 years.In Bond£419.00 -
(6x75cl) 2015
Wine Advocate (94)
Showing an immediately ripe and saturated quality of fruit, the 2015 Barolo San Lorenzo di Verduno is a child of the warm 2015 vintage. The bouquet leaves you no doubt. This wine offers a rich and exuberant approach with dark fruit nuances that cede slowly to spice, tar and black licorice. This Barolo shows depth and dark fruit, both in abundance. The quality of the tannins is still a bit rigid and less integrated at this young stage in the wine's life. You'll need to wait longer to truly enjoy these results.In Bond£289.00 -
Vinous (95+)
The 2016 Barolo San Lorenzo di Verduno bristles with energy, as all these wines do. Readers will have to be patient, as the 2016 needs time to shed some of its youthful austerity. Sweet tobacco, spice, cedar, earthiness and dried cherry are some of the many notes that open up with some coaxing. Time in the glass bring out a whole range of tar and incense nuances that work so well with the wine’s personality.Over the years, I have been fortunate to taste the Alessandria Barolos with quite a bit of bottle age. I don’t want to scare readers off, but the 2016 is likely to be at its best in another decade or so, once the muscular tannins start to soften a bit. My impression is that the wait will be worth it.In Bond£69.00 -
Vinous (95+)
The 2016 Barolo San Lorenzo di Verduno bristles with energy, as all these wines do. Readers will have to be patient, as the 2016 needs time to shed some of its youthful austerity. Sweet tobacco, spice, cedar, earthiness and dried cherry are some of the many notes that open up with some coaxing. Time in the glass bring out a whole range of tar and incense nuances that work so well with the wine’s personality.Over the years, I have been fortunate to taste the Alessandria Barolos with quite a bit of bottle age. I don’t want to scare readers off, but the 2016 is likely to be at its best in another decade or so, once the muscular tannins start to soften a bit. My impression is that the wait will be worth it.In Bond£294.00 -
(1x150cl) 2017
Vinous (95)
Rich, bold and effusive, the 2017 Barolo San Lorenzo di Verduno shows the darker side of Nebbiolo from Verduno, as it always does. Black cherry, gravel, licorice, game, spice and cured meats are some of the many aromas and flavors that develop in the glass. Broad and ample, with tons of punch, the 2017 San Lorenzo delivers the goods, and then some.In Bond£87.00 -
Vinous (95)
Rich, bold and effusive, the 2017 Barolo San Lorenzo di Verduno shows the darker side of Nebbiolo from Verduno, as it always does. Black cherry, gravel, licorice, game, spice and cured meats are some of the many aromas and flavors that develop in the glass. Broad and ample, with tons of punch, the 2017 San Lorenzo delivers the goods, and then some.In Bond£212.00 -
(1x150cl) 2018
Jancis Robinson (17++)
A shade darker than their Del Comune di Verduno and with a firmer nose of cherry and raspberry with plenty of depth. Ripe and deep. Hints of mint and cardamom, but not from new oak as this has seen only large casks. Elegant and sappy cherry fruit palate with firm, finely chiselled tannins which never dominate the fruit. Succulent and with a fine, long, tannic grip on the finish.In Bond£152.00 -
Jancis Robinson (17++)
A shade darker than their Del Comune di Verduno and with a firmer nose of cherry and raspberry with plenty of depth. Ripe and deep. Hints of mint and cardamom, but not from new oak as this has seen only large casks. Elegant and sappy cherry fruit palate with firm, finely chiselled tannins which never dominate the fruit. Succulent and with a fine, long, tannic grip on the finish.In Bond£334.00 -
Vinous (93-95)
The 2019 Barolo San Lorenzo di Verduno, tasted from barrel, is another potent wine from Alessandria. Heady and explosive, the 2019 possesses tremendous energy and drive from start to finish. Dark red fruit, gravel, incense, scorched earth, rose petal, licorice and iron are some of the many notes that race out of the glass. The 2019 is wild and racy, sort of like a misbehaved child, but in the best sense! I can't wait to see how it turns out.In Bond£142.00 -
Vinous (93-95)
The 2019 Barolo San Lorenzo di Verduno, tasted from barrel, is another potent wine from Alessandria. Heady and explosive, the 2019 possesses tremendous energy and drive from start to finish. Dark red fruit, gravel, incense, scorched earth, rose petal, licorice and iron are some of the many notes that race out of the glass. The 2019 is wild and racy, sort of like a misbehaved child, but in the best sense! I can't wait to see how it turns out.In Bond£289.00 -
Kerin O'Keefe (95)
Showing depth and elegance the site is known for, the 2020 San Lorenzo di Verduno has multi-faceted scents of ripe red berry, underbrush, dog rose, leather and eucalyptus. Full-bodied and loaded with finesse, the delicious palate delivers ripe Morello cherry, wild raspberry, star anise and ground clove set against a backbone of refined tannins. Fresh acidity keeps it balanced.In Bond£140.00 -
Kerin O'Keefe (95)
Showing depth and elegance the site is known for, the 2020 San Lorenzo di Verduno has multi-faceted scents of ripe red berry, underbrush, dog rose, leather and eucalyptus. Full-bodied and loaded with finesse, the delicious palate delivers ripe Morello cherry, wild raspberry, star anise and ground clove set against a backbone of refined tannins. Fresh acidity keeps it balanced.In Bond£322.00 -
(6x75cl) 2008
Vinous (93)
The 2008 Barolo Conca possesses a bit more mid-palate stuffing and richness than the Giachini, along with a softer, more immediate personality. Dark red fruit, flowers and spices meld together effortlessly in this round wine. This is a fairly radiant, generous style for the year, but it works beautifully.In Bond£267.00 -
Immerse yourself in the symphony of flavours with the Fratelli Seghesio Barolo La Villa 1996. Born in the esteemed vineyards of Piedmont, Italy, this noble wine evokes the heart and craftsmanship of traditional Italian winemaking. The Fratelli Seghesio family, anchored in the industry since 1886, applies meticulous devotion to every bottle, respecting the rhythm of nature.
This vintage Barolo is fashioned predominantly from Nebbiolo grapes, yielding its delicate opacity and powerful structure. Unfolding a dramatic palate composed of red fruit and wild herbs, it further enthralls with whispers of tar, rose and liquorice. Fratelli Seghesio Barolo La Villa 1996 is aged skilfully in oak, enhancing its rich texture, remarkable complexity, and formidable longevity.
With its formidable character and depth, it pairs magically with hearty dishes. Secure the Fratelli Seghesio Barolo La Villa 1996 to experience this masterfully constructed testimony to Italian viniculture.
In Bond£588.00 -
Immerse yourself in the taste of the phenomenal Fratelli Seghesio Barolo La Villa 1997, a product of meticulous vinification from Italy’s celebrated Piedmont region. This exceptional Barolo offers an arrangement of complex flavours, derived from Nebbiolo grapes grown in Langhe’s limestone-rich, south-facing vineyards. The illustrious Fratelli Seghesio winery utilises traditional processes, blending modern techniques with century-old viniculture. The grapes undergo an extended maceration period to extract rich hue and tannins, followed by three years of ageing in Slavonian oak barrels, contributing to the wine's exceptional structure and longevity. The end result is a robust, ruby red wine, renowned for its intense, complex, and ethereal aromas, accompanied by a full-bodied palate teeming with mature fruit flavours and firm tannins. Allow the Fratelli Seghesio Barolo La Villa 1997 to transport you to Northern Italy with every sip, savouring its rich history and world-class craftsmanship.
In Bond£588.00 -
James Suckling (98)
The nose opens with a startling play between white truffles, bark and tea leaves and then crushed violets, lavender, blueberry peel, lemon rind and sour cherries. Full body, ultra-fine tannins, acidity as sharp as a razor and a long, ethereally mineral finish. The length but sheer clarity and accuracy in the delivery is remarkable. Perhaps hard to believe that this better than the 2013, but it is. Drink in 2022.In Bond£866.00 -
James Suckling (98)
Extremely pure fruit on the nose here with aromas of plums and strawberries and hints of cedar and rose petals, as well as rose stems. Full body. Very tannic and structured, yet polished and refined. Dusty and stony undertones and textures. Drink after 2021.In Bond£837.00 -
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Known as the king of wines, it is potent, complex and long-lived wine made from the Nebbiolo grape. The appellation is spread over 2,134 ha in total and consists of several villages and communes. divided into a multitude of individual vineyard sites and crus similar to Burgundy, with many producers owning small plots of the individual crus.
The main winemaking approach is a long maceration of Nebbiolo grapes - between 30 to 60 days -followed by a long maturation period in large old casks for a minimum of 38 months. And many producers often choose to age their wines even longer than this because of the intense fruit and powerful tannins of their grapes.
The combination of microclimate, altitude, soil, exposition and each winemaker’s individual touch is what makes every Barolo different. And in the main communes such as Serralunga, Castiglione Falletto, and La Morra, their Barolos are renowned for certain characteristics unique to each of them, due to their differing soils and exposition.
