Piedmont

“The Poderi Aldo Conterno 2020 Barolo Bussia is a fine and silky wine with the elegant power that is characteristics of this special cru. The wine shows bright fruit flavors with cherry and blackcurrant followed by earthy iris root and licorice. There is a hint of perfume or church incense. That pretty intensity follows through to the palate with balanced freshness and lasting medium-plus richness. Drink: 2026-2045. 95 points”

Monica Larner, Wine Advocate (01/25)

“Cherry cola, licorice and a touch of balsam herb define the bouquet of the 2017 Barolo Simposio. Like the other wines from Bel Colle, the aromatic intensity here is mild and elegant, but the “Symposium” delivers its keynote speech on the palate, where it shows a very fine, lean and silky texture. The tannins are well on their way to integration and softness in this release of 16,000 bottles. Drink: 2023-2036. 91 points”

Monica Larner, Wine Advocate (06/21)

“The Brovia 2020 Barolo is a beautifully balanced wine that delivers a twofold punch of intensity and complexity. Village Barolo hardly gets better than this. The wine shows extreme sharpness and focus with small berry fruit, mica rock, blue flower and toasted coriander seed. Fruit represents a blend of Castiglione Falletto and Serralunga d’Alba, so you get the aromatic focus of the first village with the power and intensity of the second. This is one of the best blended Barolos on the market today. Production is 25,000 bottles. Drink: 2026-2040. 95 points

Elena Brovia and Alex Sanchez have a few new projects in the works. They have released a new metodo classico sparkling wine called Antersè made with various indigenous grapes. They have also planted new vines in their Albaretto della Torre property.”

Monica Larner, Wine Advocate (01/25)