The densely packed nose of this legendary old-vine field blend of Zin, Petite Sirah, Carignan and Alicante gives aromas of crushed blackberry, purple flowers and rich earthy spices. The palate brings black cherry, olive and licorice flavors in a framework...
San Rocco is a small MGA located on the northern side of Serralunga d'Alba with steep slopes that open toward Cerretta with clay and limestone. The 2019 Barolo San Rocco (with 7,300 bottles made) benefits from tighter space and a protected microclimate to...
Azelia makes three wines with fruit from Serralunga d'Alba, including San Rocco, Cerretta and this wine. There is also a Riserva from Bricco Voghera. The 2019 Barolo Margheria comes from a southwest facing slope opposite the Perno Vineyard. The site has v...
A blend of 65% Zinfandel, 16% Carignane and 14% Petite Sirah, the 2022 Three Valleys is superwelcoming and disarming from the get-go. A superb introduction to the Ridge house style, it balances the savory and the fruity—tobacco, cedar, dark berry fruit an...
Black currant, gun metal, dark chocolate and graphite shavings on the nose. Medium body, with fine tannins that frame this wine beautifully and also take you down a vertical path. Lovely nuanced character. And lightly austere in a really good way that mak...
Blending 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit Verdot and 5% Merlot, and lovingly referred to as Baby Monte Bello, designated as Monte Bello since the 2008 vintage, the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Monte Bello Vineyard is known for its weightlessness, made t...