Giordano owns the only parcel of Montestefano with a due south exposition. It is also the highest parcel. Produtorri di Barbaresco made this cru famous as a Riserva bottling. It's also worth noting that Montestefano and Montefico are the two most important vineyards on the eastern flank of Barbaresco. Montestefano see ... Read More »

Giordano owns the only parcel of Montestefano with a due south exposition. It is also the highest parcel. Produtorri di Barbaresco made this cru famous as a Riserva bottling. It's also worth noting that Montestefano and Montefico are the two most important vineyards on the eastern flank of Barbaresco. Montestefano sees a maceration time of 15-20 days and is fermented in stainless steel vats. The wine ages for at least 18-24 months in large (30-50 hectoliter) Slavonian oak barrels.

Piedmont

In northern Italy, Piedmont is home to a number of grape varietals.  Among them is the "noble grape" Nebbiolo.  Grown in several sub-regions, the most popular Nebbiolos hail from Barolo, Barbaresco, Langhe, Gattinara and ... Read More »

Piedmont

In northern Italy, Piedmont is home to a number of grape varietals.  Among them is the "noble grape" Nebbiolo.  Grown in several sub-regions, the most popular Nebbiolos hail from Barolo, Barbaresco, Langhe, Gattinara and Nebbiolo d'Alba.    

Barolos and Barbarescos boast delicious notes of cherry, rose petal and spice and thus often called the Burgundies of Italy.  Ageworthy, these wines typically have well balanced structure that allows them to evolve for decades.  Between them, Barolos are often characterized as king and Barbaresco as queen, with the latter often displaying a bit softer and more femanine interpreation of the grape - but ageworthy just the same. 

In addition to Nebbiolo, Piedmont is known for more fruit forward varietals, such Barbera and Dolcetto, which display dark berry and plum flavors.  And, though predominently known for red wine, Piedmont is home to delicious whites such as Gavi (Cortese), Arneis and Chardonnay.