If you enjoyed this video, I provide an overview of the Rioja region and 6 of my favorite Rioja producers in this video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--YlaNcSxDmA.html
I reckon one underrated region for affordable Nebbiolo is Lombardy or “alpine Nebbiolo”. Valtelina and Sforzato are quite remarkable expressions of the grape imo.
I feel like I’m back in Piemonte - and I was just there a few days ago - but this time with the most authoritative, most intelligent, and most reliable wine educator, connoisseur, and content creator I know. This is such an outstanding video with excellent information about my favorite Italian wine and grape variety - and about this picturesque and breathtakingly beautiful wine region. You’ve prefaced this video in the best way possible, quoting what Barolo producers and enthusiasts always say with pride and passion and which I totally uphold as well: the king of wines and the wine of kings. I had several wine-tastings and cellar tours in Barolo Country including Pio Cesare, and I must say that if this video was a winery tour, it would rank high up there with the best of the best. I agree with you on everything you said about Barolo including its terroir and different soils and their varying influences on the grape and on the wine, for example Barolos from Serralunga d’Alba vineyards being more tannic and structured. Your descriptors and descriptions are spot-on, as always, and I definitely agree that Barolos are highly collectible and great for aging. And Cannubi! There was one wine-tasting session wherein Cannubi was included and I ended up liking it over the others. Just one thing: I wish you made this video before my trip to Piemonte.😅 The tagline for this video should be: “Do not go to Piemonte without watching this.” I have more side comments and reactions, all of them favorable, but I wouldn’t want to breach the word count limit of RU-vid.😂 But, really and truly, this is SUPERB content of the highest order. To say that it’s impressive and outstanding would be an understatement. Felicitations et santé, John!🍷
Merci beaucoup Margaux! So glad you enjoyed it! It has been a few years for me so it was fun to go through my photo library for the pictures. Such a magical region! Santè!
@@AttorneySomm De rien, John! Entirely my pleasure! So delighted and impressed with this video. And yes, Piemonte is magical - and so is the great Nebbiolo and, of course, Barolo! I feel like going back right this very moment.😁
Nebbiolo my loooooveee. Nice list of producers, some real classics there. I’m a fan of many lesser know guys (&gals) as the quality just continues to rise!
Thanks for this video. I found the discussion of the various regions of Barolo helpful as a way to guide my future buying. I don’t have the patience or frankly the time left to age wine for twenty years!
Wonderfully done John. I am a proud owner of many of these, and your video makes me feel I've done decent in my collecting. Many of these need so many years. Wish I would have started so many years before I have. Tho I have a few bottles of Vetti 2013 and earlier I sure will be enjoying before some others. I love Italian wines. Even in a region as Piedmont so many differing styles and flavors. You cannot help but love.
Thanks very much! Glad you enjoyed it! Definitely sounds like you are doing well! Such a fantastic region. I enjoy some of the top Barbera now as cellar defenders. Cheers!
Wow. Great video. Took me back to my roots. I had to jump off the couch and run downstairs to see what Giacosa i still had left. Unfortunately, ony two 1985 red label and one 86 white. C'mon by!! 😝
Hello Mr. Jackson sir, a wonderful video. Many thanks for the excellent description and history of Barolo. I enjoy Barolo wines very much. I do find them lighter in color and taste to a red Burgundy, but with more power and depth. I am sure you could do a second video on 7 other excellent producers.
Thanks, John. One of my favourite wines. Just looking through my cellar book, I have 2013s, '15s, '16s, '17s and '18s in my merchant's cellars. These include: Pio Cesare; Nadia Curto; Podere Colla; Silvano Bolmida; Massolino; Einaudi; Ciabot Berton; Conterno; Boglietti; and Rocche del Annunziata. In my own cellar for current drinking I have 2010, '11s and '12s. Producers include: Baudana; Poderi Colla; Massolino; GB Burlotto; Ciabot Berton; Einaudi; Ascheri; Fenocchio; and Nadia Curto. Now that I finally have my sense of smell back after a bout of Covid, you might have inspired me to open one of them next weekend.
@@AttorneySomm Thanks. Unfortunately, Barolo is rapidly joining the ranks of the unaffordable, like Burgundy. Chianti too is well along that path. Rioja, so far, and CB and lower DOC clarets are still in the reasonably priced category.
@@stevenholt4936 The prices have definitely been heading north. Still some relative values to be had (not including Conterno). Massolino pricing is still pretty reasonable.
I wasn't aware that not all Barolos need to be aged to be enjoyed! The limited experience I have with Barolo was a Vietti Castiglione vertical that started with 2013, and even after a 2-3 hour decant the tannins were still rough. At present I tend to favour Brunellos more, but after watching your video I think I need to give Barolo a chance!
Definitely a fan of multi vineyard Barolos. The Pio, Vietti and even the value based Arnoldo Rivera. Any non Barolo/Barbaresco Nebbiolo you like? Great video!
Thank you! Yes, absolutely. I enjoy the Boca Le Piane and Bramaterra Pianelle as well, but they are hard to find. I typically get those at Italian restaurants where they fly under the radar.
great video, great information. But just try to remember that you pronounce the "G" in Giacomo, not sure why so many people thing G in italian makes a Y sound. J makes that sound in italian but J isnt even in the italian alphabet.
Thanks very much! Glad you enjoyed it. Appreciate the pronunciation tip as well. I'll be heading back to Barolo in a few weeks and I'll be sure to avoid that mistake going forward! Cheers!
Hiya, Thanky you very much for this very good and interesting video! would also have mentioned: - Aldo Conterno (who unfortunately died, his three sons are running the domain now, one of them is even named Giacomo): they do a great job - Corino: very good Arborina, the Roche is great, the 1990 would blow you from the table - Fletcher produces good Barbaresco and good Barolo, value - Francesco Rinaldi, e.g. Brunate - Paolo Scavino, e.g. Monvigliero, Bric Fiasc - Pira, e g. Vignarionda, Margaria - Giuseppe Mascarello, the Monfortino (very good, but expensive) Please do not confond with Mauro Mascarello who has also the Monfortino cru! Greetings - and cheers!🍷 P..S.: don't forget the Ravera vineyard of Vietti and Elio Altare. P.S.2: 1990 was also a really really damn good vintage!
Great question! Both outstanding producers. At the time I did this video (18 months ago), I didn’t have as much experience with tasting those wines. I also try to include a variety in terms of styles and price points.
nebbiolo is just a fantastic grape. Definetly goes toe to toe with pinot noir in my opinion. Might even be a better alternative for people who do not have a great cellar cause it tends to be a bit less fragile.
Hi, thanks for the video, very helpful. I’m heading to Barolo in August and I’d to know if you found a bar, restaurant or winery where you could drink aged Barolo vintages, like 70s, 80s 00s. Thanks
My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it! Yes, there are lots of opportunities. Palas Cerequio is owned by Michele Chiarlo and has lots of aged Barolo on its list. They have a restaurant and rooms as well with great vineyard views of Cerequio. The best cellar may be at La Ciau del Tornavento. They will give you a tour also. You can try that for lunch or dinner. There are many other places too, but I definitely highly recommend those two. Cheers!
I do, but it depends to some extent on your objectives. Roberto certainly does a tremendous job, but the wines are much more expensive now so there is not as much upside if your goal is to sell. They also require substantial bottle age to show their best, so your time horizon should be considered if you are collecting to consume. The Barbera is terrific too and can be enjoyed much younger and at a fraction of the cost (albeit costly for Barbera).
funny how today, using French barics are rightfully considered to be an old, tired style of winemaking and old, used oak or big oak barrels are way more in trend…
I buy good wines but cannot wait for them to age. I drink them because what if you die and never taste them. Im here for a good time not for a long time. 😉
Fair enough. Then for Barolo you are better off buying older vintages. Or sticking with Langhe Nebbiolo or something ready to open right away. I recommend lots of wines that are ready to open right away in other videos. Barolo just isn’t that type of wine.
