The following wines, already a success in Europe and the

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Alfredo Roagna, his wife Luigina, and their son Luca are all thoroughly involved at every stage of the winemaking here, from the grape on the vine to the finished product in the bottle. This gives Alfredo an absolute knowledge of every aspect of his wines, and keeps the wine making technique careful and traditional. This care and attention is all repaid in Roagna's superb, well-structured wines, aged to preserve the complete typicality of the grape.

As to the vines themselves, they are cultivated without the use of chemical fertilizers, and spread across 15 hectares of vineyards where the Roagnas have cultivated mainly the Nebbiolo grape (90%), the Dolcetto and the Barbera grapes. 

The winery itself is located in the world-renowned "comune" (pronounced "com-oo-neh") of Barbaresco, around 1 km from the village of Barbaresco itself, and dates back to Alfredo's grandfather Vincenzo Roagna, who began it all in the early 1900s.

The 1997 is an outstanding vintage. From the Paje' vineyard, this Barbaresco reflects Roagna's family philosophy of long skin contact fermentation, and long maturation in wood.

This is one of Roagna's best classic red wines. The colour is an intense garnet-red with reflections of orange. The bouquet is rounded, with hints of violet, spices and preserves. Its' flavour is full and delicate, with well balanced tannins, and a heady mix of blackberry, dried flowers and mushroom notes.              

The first Barolo of Luigi Oberto is dated 1960. His estate, "Ciabot Berton", is situated in La Morra, and operated by Luigi, his father Giovenale and wife, Maria Beatrice. A few years ago his daughter Paola (an Agronomist) and son Marco (an Oenologist), also joined the family business.

The vineyards of the Ciabot Berton Estate cover eight hectares on the slopes of Bricco San Biagio, Roggeri and Rive. Here around Santa Maria della Morra the Oberto family owns some exceptionally important and long-established vineyards: "Turna d"Lius and "Del Rivas".  The very special terroir of this area gives the Cru Roggeri, and the Barolo docg their distinctive characteristics.

"Roggeri" D.O.C.G. Cru 1997:

Made of 100% Nebbiolo grapes from the 35 year old Roggeri vineyards. Aged in medium toasted French oak barrique, this wine is well crafted, with zesty aromas of violet, spice, liquorice and cinnamon, and plenty of cassis and blackberry flavours.

Production: 5,000 bottles only

A blend of Nebbiolo grapes from Roggeri, Bricco San Biagio and Rive vineyards.

This is an outstanding "botti" - aged Barolo: dense texture, aromas of plums, dried roses, tar, liquorice and white truffle.

Silver medal winner at the International Wine Challenge, Hong Kong 2001.     

Production: 10,000 bottles

..."The legend tells that Garibaldi drank their wine"...

The Guido family has overseen the vine growing and the wine production at La Caplana since the last century.

The old Vignavecchia vineyard at La Caplana was fortunately saved from the terrible "Phylloxera" that blighted the area in 1925, by Natalino Guido's grandfather, employing a novel graft on "american stubs". The care of La Caplana was then passed to Natalino's father Gerolamo, who kept on growing and planting vines on the high hills at Vignavecchia, which present considerable working difficulties due to the steep slopes.

Today, Natalino Guido is proud to be 'at the helm' of La Caplana, keeping his family's dedication to their winemaking alive in his distinctive and satisfying wines.

Gavi docg del Commune di Gavi:

This white wine, produced from Cortese grapes, cultivated on a clayey white soil and on 30-year-old vines, is full bodied and rich. Fruity and aromatic with mineral notes and a lovely citric finish, it is wonderful as an aperitif, and an excellent accompaniment to all kinds of hors d'oeuvres, fish and white meat dishes.

Enrico Penna runs "Cascina Barisel", and has always been involved in the cultivation of their vines. Supported by their father's experience, Enrico's young, dynamic sons, Giovanni and Franco, have reorganized the business with the aim of raising quality levels.

In this small, traditional but simply run winery, work is carried out not only with passion, but also with respect for tradition, to make sure the quality produced in the vineyard is maintained in the bottle.

Production is limited to a few thousand bottles a year, destined for the consumption of wine lovers and connoisseurs around the world.

Barisel, Moscato d'Asti D.O.C.G 2001:

Dessert wine. Yellow coloured with deep, golden highlights. Delicately aromatic bouquet with hints of acacia blossom, ripe apples and honey.

Candied fruits and spicy aromas predominate in this golden yellow wine. Intense honey tastes balanced by a strong alcohol backbone. Very smooth and velvety, with a long finish. It is made with noble rot affected grapes; drink it as you would drink a Sauterne. Perfect with sweets, and even better with strong, aged cheese. Serve cold in small tulip shaped glasses.

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