2013 BREZZA Langhe Nebbiolo Rosato $19.99 EXCLUSIVE!

A refreshing surprise we encountered at Vinitaly! Lovely pale ruby color, fresh berries, a hint of white pepper, dried orange peel. 100% nebbiolo.

2013 BREZZA Langhe Nebbiolo $19.99

Very fresh, superfine tannins, exquisitely elegant style of nebbiolo from under-the-radar whiz Enzo Brezza!

2012 CANTINA del PINO Langhe Nebbiolo $25

"Raspberry, strawberry, flowers, white pepper and mint emerge from the 2012 Langhe Nebbiolo. The 2012 is high-toned, intensely aromatic and energetic, with lovely underlying minerality and drive. Impressive for its length. One of the handful of estates where every single wine is fabulous." -- Vinous

2012 ALBINO ROCCA Nebbiolo d'Alba $30 "Another gorgeous, entry-level offering. Crushed flowers, tobacco, mint and licorice all flesh out in an intensely layered, super expressive Nebbiolo. Compares favorably with a number of Barolos and Barbarescos." -- Vinous

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"The 2010 Barolos will go down as some of the  

greatest wines ever made at this historic property... Wine lovers will not want to miss Vietti's 2010s -- they are stratospheric." -- A. Galloni

We are thrilled for our friend Luca Currado on his "out of this world" success in 2010 -- His endless curiosity, energy and impetus to improve what is already outstanding have resulted in these stunning Barolos. Bravo!

2010 VIETTI Barolo Rocche 99 pts $155

"A wine of exquisite beauty, the 2010 Barolo Rocche is pure silk  on the palate. The 2010 is incredibly dense, dark and powerful  for a young Rocche. With time in the glass, the Rocche opens up nicely, showing the full breadth of its potential and pedigree. Stunning in the glass and impeccable throughout, the 2010 Rocche is firing on all cylinders. Sweet rose petals, mint, spices and licorice are woven into the breathtaking, perfumed finish. 99 pts." -- Vinous

2010 VIETTI Barolo Brunate 97 pts $155

"Dark red fruit, iron, new leather and smoke all jump from the 2010 Barolo Brunate. A huge, dense, powerful Barolo, the 2010 Brunate boasts stunning depth and sheer richness. At the same time, though, it is incredibly polished for such a big wine. The Brunate brings together the power of the Lazzarito, but with a greater sense of textural polish and finesse that is typical of the Rocche. In 2010, the Brunate is all about balance and harmony. 97 pts." - Vinous

2010 VIETTI Barolo Lazzarito 96 pts $155

The 2010 Barolo Lazzarito is impeccably polished, silky and refined, especially for a Serralunga Barolo. Mint, violets, black fruit, smoke and deep layers of spices are some of the many notes that flesh out on the inviting, textured finish. Today, the Lazzarito is incredibly primary to the point of being raw and undeveloped, but it is explosive, bursting with energy and flat-out great. This is also the first recent vintage I can remember tasting where the French oak is more in line with the other single-vineyard Barolos. 96 pts." -- Vinous

 Very limited quantities. Call 978-369-2545 or 617-484-4560 or  email to reserve.

"A beautifully, centered, polished wine the 2010 Barbaresco Vanotu impresses for its striking inner perfume and exceptional balance. In 2010, the Vanotu is impeccable and harmonious from the very first taste. Leather, licorice, mint and sweet spices resonate on the textured, inviting finish. The 2010 is unusually voluptuous for the year. 95 pts." -- A. Galloni

"Giorgio Pelissero has been on a roll over the last few years. Every wine that emerges from this cellar is now fabulous, which places Pelissero in the top echelon of Piedmont producers. Stylistically, the wines are super-rich and concentrated, but also impeccable in their balance. The 2010 Barbarescos are among the best wines I have ever tasted here." -- Vinous

BITOUZET-PRIEUR 2010 VOLNAY Discovery Case: SPECIAL 15% off!

A committed classicist, Vincent Bitouzet makes structured, demanding, age-worthy, satisfying wines, both red and white, from the heart of the Cote de Beaune.  Based in Volnay, this domaine is a tried and true standard bearer for classic Burgundy: conscientious and sensitive work in the vineyards, patience and attention to detail in the cellar, and a commitment to producing wines of depth and, of critical importance, longevity. Organic viticulture, traditional Burgundian vinification, a great vintage, 1er cru -- and 15% off a mixed sampler! It just doesn't get any better!

2010 Bitouzet-Prieur Volnay Sampler case = $765 net

15% off mixed case! 4 bottles of three different wines

2010 Dom. Bitouzet-Prieur Volnay 1er Cru "Taillepieds" 94 pts. $70; $59.50 net

"The 2010 Volnay Les Taillepieds shows gorgeous energy in its freshly cut flowers, vibrant red fruit and persistent minerally notes. This mid-weight, gracious Volnay impresses for its focus and nuance. Clean, saline notes frame the long finish. 94 pts." -- WA

2010 Dom. Bitouzet-Prieur Volnay 1er Cru "Pitures" 93 pts. $70; $59.50

"The 2010 Volnay Les Pitures boasts gorgeous textural depth and roundness in its dark red fruit. This is an especially soft, supple style of Volnay that is likely to be approachable relatively early. The old vines give the wine impressive depth and concentration, but there is also enough freshness to allow this to age for a number of years. 93 pts." -- WA

2010 Dom. Bitouzet-Prieur Volnay 1er Cru "Caillerets" 92 pts. $85; $72.25

"Elegant with wild berry, spice, stone and floral nuances. There is a sense of striking purity of expression to the wonderfully intense, vibrant and detailed flavors that also evidence a touch of austerity on the balanced, long and very serious finish. Like all of these Volnay 1ers, this is built to age and will require a minimum of 6 to 8 years to really open up, but it will benefit from more time. Outstanding! 92 pts." -- Burghound

"The 2012 Clos des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape is stunning! Showing surprising depth and concentration in the vintage, with full-bodied richness and texture, perfumed, complex aromatics, fantastic mid-palates, and serious back-end structure. 98 pts."  -- WA 

2012 CLOS du MONT OLIVET Chateauneuf du Pape "La Cuvee du Papet" 95 pts. $75

"Up there with the creme de la creme of the vintage, the 2012 Chateauneuf du Pape La Cuvee du Papet is a gorgeous wine that possesses classical notes of ground pepper, cured meats, tobacco leaf and currant fruit. Medium to full-bodied and relatively approachable by this cuvee's standards, with beautiful purity of fruit and fine tannin, it should benefit from short-term cellaring and have an easy 12-15+ years of evolution. Drink 2015-2027. 95 pts." -- WA

2012 DOM. VIEUX DONJON Chateauneuf du Pape 94 pts. $70

"The 2012 Chateauneuf du Pape is a classic effort from this estate that could come from nowhere else than the south of  France. Garrigue, lavender, pepper, sweet kirsch and blackberry-styled fruits...this is a medium to full-bodied, supple and nicely concentrated 2012... 94 pts." --WA 

 

2012 DOM. PIERRE USSEGLIO Chateauneuf du Pape 92 pts. $55

"Excellent, with a similar, fruit-loaded personality, the 2012 Chateauneuf du Pape displays abundant blackberry, red currant, licorice and toasted spice notes to go with a medium to full-bodied, pure and polished profile on the palate. Always approachable in its youth, it's a no-brainer purchase and will drink nicely for over a decade. Drink now-2024. 92 pts. -- WA

 

2012 CLOS du MONT OLIVET Chateauneuf du Pape 91 pts. $40

"The 2012 Chateauneuf du Pape is an impressive traditional cuvee that offers textbook black cherry, ground herbs, underbrush, leather, and spice-driven aromas and flavors. This medium-bodied, mid-weight effort is nicely balanced, with clean integrated acidity and fine tannin. It should have a decade or more of prime drinking. Drink 2015-2022. 91 pts." - WA  

 

 

NORTHERN RHONE: 100% Syrah  

Truly a bargain price for this definitive expression of northern Rhone syrah from leading Cornas estate ALAIN VOGE.  

2012 ALAIN VOGE Cotes du Rhone "Les Peyrouses" $25 

"Already in bottle and made from 100% Syrah, the 2012 Cotes du Rhone Les Peyrouses is a fresh, lively and supple effort that gives up ample plum, black raspberry and mineral notes to go with surprising depth and richness on the palate. Showing outstanding length, this smoking value should be purchased by the case and consumed over the coming 4-5 years. 90 pts." --WA

Do not deprive yourself of gorgeous gamay any longer, nor confuse it in any way with "nouveau." There are too many   profound and elegant reds being overlooked. Don't miss this one.

2012 FOILLARD Morgon Cote du Py 90 pts. $45

"The 2012 Morgon Cote du Py has an immediately seductive and engaging bouquet with fine definition: light wild strawberry and red currant scents

2010 BREZZA Barolo Cannubi 94 pts. $60

"The 2010 Barolo Cannubi wraps around the palate with gorgeous depth and the pure silkiness that makes this vineyard in the town of Barolo so special. Crushed flowers, mint, sweet tobacco and dried cherries meld together in a supple, soft Barolo that should enjoy a long and broad drinking window. With time in the glass, the wine's structure becomes more apparent, showing what makes the best Cannubi Barolos so appealing; the combination of structure and elegance. 94 pts." -- A. Galloni, Vinous

Enzo Brezza continues to impress with his knockout wines from the heart of Barolo village. Available in both stores now! 

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