Category: Nebbiolo
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2022 Antichi Vigneti di Cantalupo Agamium Colline Novaresi [Rating: 4/5 | $18]
![2022 Antichi Vigneti di Cantalupo Agamium Colline Novaresi [Rating: 4/5 | $18]](https://d-nardi.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/img_9185-1.jpg?w=1024)
Tasted on June 8, 2025. #DailyWine #dnardi #Wine #WineLovers #Nebbiolo #Piedmont #Ghemme #Cantalupo #AntichiVignetiDiCantalupo This is one of my go-to nebbiolo that is not from Langhe (the area including Barolo and Barbaresco). Dry red wine, 13.5% alcohol. Medium opacity, with dark garnet color. Medium intensity nose, very floral, with black currant, plums, and dried dates.…
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2021 Travaglini Gattinara [Rating: 4.5/5 | $35]
![2021 Travaglini Gattinara [Rating: 4.5/5 | $35]](https://d-nardi.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/img_9054-1.jpg?w=1024)
Tasted on April 13, 2025. #DailyWine #dnardi #Wine #WineLovers #Nebbiolo #Piedmont #Gattinara #Travaglini This is a reference producer of Gattinara, and they have this iconic bottle shaped asymmetrically. These are elegant wines with lots of aging potential. Here is my review of the most recent vintage release. Dry red wine. Medium light opacity, garnet color.…
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2019 Cantina Produttori Nebbiolo di Carema, Carema Riserva [Rating: 4.5/5 | $30]
![2019 Cantina Produttori Nebbiolo di Carema, Carema Riserva [Rating: 4.5/5 | $30]](https://d-nardi.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/img_8731-1.jpg?w=1024)
Tasted on January 12, 2025. #DailyWine #dnardi #Nebbiolo # Piedmont #Carema #ProduttoriNebbioloDiCarema This is a Nebbiolo wine from northern Piedmont. Besides Barolo and Barbaresco, Nebbiolo is grown and thrives in this colder area and gives more elegant and lighter wines. Carema is famous for its steep vineyards that make one wonder how is it possible…
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2021 Paitin “Starda” Langhe Nebbiolo [Rating: 3.5/5| $20]
![2021 Paitin “Starda” Langhe Nebbiolo [Rating: 3.5/5| $20]](https://d-nardi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/img_7740-1.jpg?w=1024)
Tasted on July 9, 2024. #DailyWine #dnardi #Nebbiolo #Piedmont #Langhe #Paitin Dry red wine, 14% alcohol. Medium opacity, garnet color. Medium-high intensity nose, with spices, like star anise, and herbs, like fennel, together with rose and rhubarb. Under all this, some red fruit. Medium body, feels actually lighter than it is, with lots of acidity…
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2019 Travaglini Gattinara [Rating: 4/5 | $36]
![2019 Travaglini Gattinara [Rating: 4/5 | $36]](https://d-nardi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/img_7511-1.jpg?w=1024)
Tasted on May 3, 2024. #DailyWine #dnardi #Nebbiolo #Piedmont #Gattinara #Travaglini This is an iconic wine that I have waited too long to review. It is a Gattinara, which is 100% Nebbiolo, from one of the largest and better producers: Travaglini. This is their entry level bottling. All their wines are iconic because of the…
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2018 Antoniolo Gattinara Riserva [Rating: 5/5 | $42]
![2018 Antoniolo Gattinara Riserva [Rating: 5/5 | $42]](https://d-nardi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/img_7478-1.jpg?w=1024)
Tasted on April 21, 2024. #DailyWine #dnardi #Nebbiolo #Piedmont #Gattinara #Antoniolo Gattinara wines are made with nebbiolo, just like Barolo and Barbaresco. However, their specific terroir, location, and latitude makes the wine less full bodied and more aromatic. And less expensive too. Dry red wine, 14% alcohol. Medium opacity, dark garnet color. Medium intensity nose,…
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2020 Sandro Fay “Costa Bassa” Valtellina Superiore Valgella [Rating: 3.5/5 | $26]
![2020 Sandro Fay “Costa Bassa” Valtellina Superiore Valgella [Rating: 3.5/5 | $26]](https://d-nardi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/img_7340-1.jpg?w=1024)
Tasted on March 18, 2024. #dnardi #DailyWine #Nebbiolo #Lombardy #Valtellina #SandroFay This wine is made with Nebbiolo, here called Chiavennasca. It is a reference producer in the Lombardia (Lombardy) region. Dry red wine, 13% alcohol. Medium-light opacity, ruby color. Medium intensity nose, with red fruit (strawberry and cherry), roses, and some herbs. Light body, fresh…
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Aged wine tasting: 2006 Travaglini Gattinara [Rating: 5/5 | $24 upon release]
![Aged wine tasting: 2006 Travaglini Gattinara [Rating: 5/5 | $24 upon release]](https://d-nardi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/img_6734.jpg?w=1024)
#DailyWine #wine #AgedWine #nebbiolo #gattinara #Piedmont #Travaglini How does an 18 year old Gattinara taste like? Amazing. Dry red wine, 13.5% alcohol. Burnt ruby color, medium opacity. Very intense nose, with lots of fruit, rose, but also with truffle. The fruit is very evident, with cherry, raspberry and other red fruit. Medium body, nice concentration…
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2019 Antichi Vigneti di Cantalupo “Agamium” Colline Novaresi [Rating: 3.5/5 | $19]
![2019 Antichi Vigneti di Cantalupo “Agamium” Colline Novaresi [Rating: 3.5/5 | $19]](https://d-nardi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/img_6559.jpg?w=1024)
#DailyWine #wine #nebbiolo #piedmont #cantalupo #ghemme #agamium Looking for complexity under $20? This is the entry-level nebbiolo wine from this acclaimed producer in northern Piedmont. Dry red wine, 13% alcohol. Dark ruby color, medium-dark opacity. Medium intensity nose, with red fruit (raspberry), rusty nail, rosemary, and dried prunes. There is almost like a medicinal note,…
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2021 Antichi Vigneti di Cantalupo “Il mimo” Colline Novaresi [Rating: 3/5| $17]
![2021 Antichi Vigneti di Cantalupo “Il mimo” Colline Novaresi [Rating: 3/5| $17]](https://d-nardi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/img_6542.jpg?w=1024)
#DailyWine #wine #nebbiolo #piedmont #rose’ #rosato #cantalupo In a wine, do you seek more strong aromatics or mouth-coating texture? If the latter, this is for you. Antichi Vigneti di Cantalupo is a reference producer of nebbiolo based wines in the Ghemme appellation, in northern Piedmont. This is their rose’ wine, made with 100% nebbiolo. While…