2015 Puligny-Montrachet “Les Chalumaux”Comtesse de Chérisey
France | Burgundy
$120
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Back in April, writing in the New York Times, Eric Asimov called Fantino’s Rosso dei Dardi “lovely and gorgeous.” I’ll add that this Nebbiolo is an exceptional match for all kinds of fare, but especially roast fowl or grilled mushrooms. With all of the roast chicken and turkey I will be eating between now and the end of the year, I plan to stock up on this wine. You would be wise to do the same!
—Tom Wolf
Wine Type: | red |
Vintage: | 2018 |
Bottle Size: | 750mL |
Blend: | Nebbiolo |
Country: | Italy |
Region: | Piedmont |
Producer: | A. & G. Fantino |
Winemaker: | Alessandro & Gian Natale Fantino |
Vineyard: | 21 years |
Soil: | Sandy Clay |
Aging: | Aged in stainless steel tank for 6 months |
Farming: | Sustainable |
Alcohol: | 13% |
A. & G. Fantino Italy | Piedmont | vino da tavola
A. & G. Fantino Italy | Piedmont | Barbera d’Alba
A. & G. Fantino Italy | Piedmont | Barolo
Giulia Negri Italy | Piedmont | Langhe
Silvio Giamello Italy | Piedmont | Barbaresco
Piero Benevelli Italy | Piedmont | Langhe
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.
Piero Benevelli Italy | Piedmont | Dolcetto d’Alba
Piero Benevelli Italy | Piedmont | Barbera d’Alba
Guido Porro Italy | Piedmont | Barolo
Benevelli Piero Italy | Piedmont | Barolo
Guido Porro Italy | Piedmont | Barbera d’Alba
Giulia Negri Italy | Piedmont | Langhe
Guido Porro Italy | Piedmont | Dolcetto d’Alba
Giulia Negri Italy | Piedmont | Barolo
Silvio Giamello Italy | Piedmont | Barbaresco
Bèrto Italy | Piedmont
Il Palazzotto Italy | Piedmont | Dolcetto di Diano d’Alba
Piero Benevelli Italy | Piedmont | Langhe
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