are farmed biodynamically
His Pinot Gris sees brief skin contact during pressing
The 2022 captures the grape’s aromatic intensity and natural richness
The everyday Sancerre from one of Bué's most reliable family addresses — and a steal of a way to get into Merlin-Cherrier's world
Vineyards span 420–800 meters on limestone and basalt-rich soils
Aldo Conterno, Barolo Vigna Cicala', 1996 BOWLERGADI2023 are farmed biodynamicallyAldo Conterno is one of the towering names of traditional Barolo, and Vigna Cicala is his great cru, a single parcel in the famed Bussia amphitheater of Monforte d'Alba known for deep, structured Nebbiolo. The 1996 came from a classic, firm structured vintage built for the long haul, and from a private cellar it now sits in a lovely spot: still holding fruit but layered with the dried flower, tar and earth complexity that defines mature Barolo.