2015 Puligny-Montrachet “Les Chalumaux”Comtesse de Chérisey
France | Burgundy
$120
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Tasting Guido Porro’s fresh and vibrant 2015 Gianetto from Serralunga, you wouldn’t necessarily guess that this vintage in Piemonte is described primarily as “hot and dry.” Indeed, there were very warm stretches throughout the summer, including the hottest-ever July, but a wet winter and spring—which provided water reserves in the soil to last through the hot summer—combined with a relatively cool September and October to create classy, approachable wines like this one, which is already open for business.
—Tom Wolf
Wine Type: | red |
Vintage: | 2015 |
Bottle Size: | 750mL |
Blend: | Nebbiolo |
Appellation: | Barolo |
Country: | Italy |
Region: | Piedmont |
Producer: | Guido Porro |
Winemaker: | Guido Porro |
Vineyard: | 8 years, 1 ha |
Soil: | Clay, Limestone |
Farming: | Sustainable |
Alcohol: | 14.5% |
Guido Porro Italy | Piedmont | Barolo
Guido Porro Italy | Piedmont | Barbera d’Alba
Guido Porro Italy | Piedmont | Barolo
Guido Porro Italy | Piedmont | Barolo
Guido Porro Italy | Piedmont | Dolcetto d’Alba
Guido Porro Italy | Piedmont
Kermit’s love affair with the great reds of Piemonte dates back to the early days of his career: the very first container he imported from Italy, in fact, featured legendary 1971 and 1974 Barolos from Vietti and Aldo Conterno. Regular visits since then have seen our portfolio grow to now twelve Piemontesi estates, with a strong focus on the rolling hills of the Langhe.
Nebbiolo rules these majestic, vine-covered marl slopes, giving Italy’s most mystifyingly complex, nuanced, and age-worthy reds. When crafted via traditional production methods—long macerations and extensive aging in enormous oak botti—the powerful, yet incredibly refined Barolos and Barbarescos provide haunting aromatics of tar, raspberry, incense, tea, roses, and more. At times austere in their youth but well worth the wait, they pair beautifully with the hearty local cuisine starring veal in many forms, braised beef, pastas like tajarin and agnolotti, and of course, Alba’s famous white truffles.
Surrounded by mountains on three sides, Piemonte’s climate is continental, with baking hot summers and cold winters. Nebbiolo is only part of the story here: juicy, fruity Barberas and Dolcettos represent the bread and butter throughout the region, and other native grapes like Freisa, Croatina, and the white Arneis are also noteworthy. Value abounds in the Monferrato, while Alto Piemonte also has its share of thrills to provide.
Every corner of Piemonte is rich with tradition, especially when wine is concerned. It’s no wonder we have been singing the region’s praises for over forty years.
Silvio Giamello Italy | Piedmont | Langhe
Giulia Negri Italy | Piedmont | Langhe
Guido Porro Italy | Piedmont | Dolcetto d’Alba
A. & G. Fantino Italy | Piedmont | Barbera d’Alba
Silvio Giamello Italy | Piedmont | Barbaresco
Guido Porro Italy | Piedmont | Barolo
Il Palazzotto Italy | Piedmont | Dolcetto di Diano d’Alba
Bèrto Italy | Piedmont
Piero Benevelli Italy | Piedmont | Langhe
Cantine Elvio Tintero Italy | Piedmont | Moscato d'Asti
Benevelli Piero Italy | Piedmont | Barolo
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