{"title":"Wines of Piemonte","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"48\" data-end=\"332\"\u003ePiemonte produces some of Italy’s most distinctive and age-worthy wines, from structured Nebbiolo and Barolo to vibrant Barbera, aromatic whites and lighter everyday reds. The range here focuses on expressive growers making wines with freshness, balance and strong regional character.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lugararagavidigavi","title":"Lugarara Gavi di Gavi","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis estate covers 110 hectares in the heart of the commune of Rovereto in Gavi. Originally, this land was part of a Benedictine convent which was bought by the Giustiniani, a military family from the Republic of Genoa, in 1625. Wine was already produced from the then 40 hectares of vineyards, since the Benedictine monks cultivated the first vines planted here. Today, the winery is managed by Magda Pedrini and the production is focussed on showing the potential of Gavi di Gavi from the two single vineyards of the estate: Lugarara and Montessora. The two vineyards sit side by side at 300 metres above sea level, but they have very different soils and showcase two very different expressions of the Cortese grape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lugarara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43744634110190,"sku":"8032973470254","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/8953\/3422\/files\/Lugarara_Gavi_di_Gavi.heic?v=1760199557"},{"product_id":"vajra-langhe-nebbiolo","title":"G.D. Vajra Langhe Nebbiolo","description":"\u003cp\u003eG.D. Vajra Langhe Nebbiolo is a distinguished red wine from the Piedmont region of Italy, crafted by the esteemed G.D. Vajra winery. This wine embodies the elegance and complexity characteristic of Nebbiolo, offering a refined expression of the varietal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 vintage presents a radiant ruby-red hue, accompanied by an aromatic bouquet of rose petals, violets, and fresh berries, with subtle hints of dark fruit, lavender, and mint. On the palate, it is elegant and complex, featuring layers of crunchy red fruits, orange peel, sweet spices, and earthy, mineral undertones.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"G.D Vajra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43744688931054,"sku":"8026720112122","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/8953\/3422\/files\/IMG-0718.heic?v=1748198890"},{"product_id":"castello-di-perno-langhe-nascetta-2022","title":"Castello di Perno Langhe Nascetta 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eCastello di Perno Langhe Nascetta Bianco 2022 epitomizes the artistry of Italy's renowned winemakers, capturing a prestigious place in the world of fine wines. This white wine originates from the lush hills of Langhe in Piedmont, Italy, reflecting centuries of winemaking tradition. Grown in soils rich with limestone, Nascetta grapes impart a delightful minerality to the wine. The meticulous vinification process includes cold maceration and fermentation in stainless steel vats, preserving its delicate fruity aromas and crisp acidity. With flavors of orchard fruits, pear, and aromatic herbs, this wine offers a beautifully balanced and complex profile. Castello di Perno Langhe Nascetta Bianco 2022 is a remarkable testament to Italian viticulture, showcasing the essence of its terroir with each sip.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Castello di Perno","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45860090544366,"sku":"17992","price":26.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/8953\/3422\/files\/capture_2024-10-09-14-48-04--0000.jpg?v=1748198183"},{"product_id":"castello-di-perno-barolo-cru-castelletto-2018","title":"Castello di Perno Barolo Cru Castelletto 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003eEmanating from the prestigious vineyards of Italy's northwestern Piedmont region, Castello di Perno Barolo Castelletto 2018 is a masterclass in Italian winemaking. Its remarkable birthplace, the Monforte D’Alba, lends it the region's signature minerality and intensity. This lush offering is made from meticulously hand-picked 100% Nebbiolo grapes, enhancing its poignant complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted by the esteemed Castello di Perno vineyards, renowned for their spine-tingling renditions of Barolo wines, this 2018 vintage is no exception. The wine’s ruby red colour, with glints of garnet, conceal a beguiling bouquet of floral and fruity notes with hints of spices and tobacco. On the palate, it is full-bodied, warm and soft, with an aristocratically tannic finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter undergoing fermentation in stainless steel vats and maturation in wood, the Castello di Perno Barolo Castelletto 2018 offers this captivating balance and memory of the land that has nurtured it. Truly, the epitome of Italian viticulture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Castello di Perno","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53527925096829,"sku":"18042","price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/8953\/3422\/files\/capture_2024-11-01-09-46-58--0000.jpg?v=1748198130"},{"product_id":"cerruti-fol-2024","title":"Cerruti, Fol 2024","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"543\"\u003eCerruti Fol is a dry-white wine from producer Ezio Cerruti in Piemonte, made from purely Moscato Bianco grapes. The vineyards sit around 400 m altitude on hilly terrain in Monferrato, and the estate follows a low-intervention, natural-wine ethos, no chemical treatments and a minimalist approach in the cellar. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"1096\"\u003eOn the nose it offers floral and aromatic overtones, musk, light white-flower hints and subtle stone-fruit or citrus notes; on the palate it’s fresh, direct and mineral-tinged, with a crisp acidity and a clean, lean finish. Fol was born from the “follia” (madness) of turning Moscato, usually associated with sweet or sparkling wines in the region, into a dry still white, which gives the wine a distinct character of freshness and purity, while remaining untraditional.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cerruti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57506336178557,"sku":"19214","price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/8953\/3422\/files\/Cerruti_Fol_2024.jpg?v=1764860055"},{"product_id":"cerruti-ri-fol-sparkling","title":"Cerruti Ri Fol Sparkling Muscato","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"34\" data-end=\"378\"\u003eA cult favourite natural fizz from Ezio Cerruti in Piemonte, made from old-vine Moscato grown on steep, organically farmed hillsides. Produced in a \u003cem data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"197\"\u003ecol fondo\u003c\/em\u003e (ancestral) style, it’s fermented with native yeasts and re-fermented in bottle with grape must, left unfiltered for texture and energy. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"658\"\u003eLight, lively and aromatic, it shows citrus blossom, white peach and lime with hints of sage, pastry and marzipan. The palate is fresh, gently fizzy and slightly hazy, with a chalky mineral edge and a zippy, refreshing finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cerruti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57995398611325,"sku":"19514","price":26.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/8953\/3422\/files\/Cerruti_Ri_Fol_Sparkling.jpg?v=1775295359"},{"product_id":"olek-bondonio-langhe-nebbiolo","title":"Olek Bondonio Langhe Nebbiolo","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"37\" data-end=\"384\"\u003eA beautifully pure Nebbiolo from the rising star of Barbaresco, Olek Bondonio. Sourced mainly from younger vines in the Starderi cru in Neive, it’s made with a hands-off approach, spontaneous fermentation in cement, minimal sulphur and ageing in large old oak to preserve freshness and site expression. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"654\"\u003eFragrant and lifted, it shows rose, cherry and wild red berries with hints of spice, herbs and a touch of almond. The palate is fresh and finely structured, with bright acidity, supple tannins and a long, elegant finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Olek Bondonio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57995398676861,"sku":"19515","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/8953\/3422\/files\/Olek_Bondonio_Langhe_Nebbiolo.jpg?v=1775295375"},{"product_id":"vistamonte-piedmonte-barbera","title":"Vistamonte Piemonte Barbera","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"311\"\u003eA classic, no-nonsense Barbera from Piemonte, made in a fresh, fruit-forward style that leans into the grape’s natural vibrancy. Fermented in stainless steel with a short maceration, it’s designed for early drinking and everyday appeal. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"623\"\u003eBright and juicy, it shows cherry, plum and red berry fruit with hints of spice and a light floral lift. The palate is smooth and medium-bodied, with lively acidity, soft tannins and a rounded, easy finish, a hallmark of Barbera’s naturally food-friendly style.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vistamonte","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58003147161981,"sku":"8033765180344","price":14.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/8953\/3422\/files\/Vistamonte_Piemonte_Barbera.jpg?v=1775295755"},{"product_id":"matteo-correggia-roero-arneis","title":"Matteo Correggia Roero Arneis","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"362\"\u003eA classic expression of Arneis from Roero in Piedmont, this is a wine that shows how far the grape has come, once dismissed as simple, now treated with real precision and capable of producing some of Italy’s most quietly complex whites. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"603\"\u003eIn the glass it’s typically pale straw with a slight golden tint, and the nose leans into a mix of pear, apple and citrus, alongside softer notes of white flowers and a faint almond or hazelnut edge, a hallmark of the variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"1024\"\u003eOn the palate it’s dry, fresh and lightly textured, with flavours of stone fruit, lemon and green apple, but what defines it is the balance between softness and structure. Arneis naturally has a slightly broader, rounder feel than sharper Italian whites, but here it’s kept in check by bright acidity and a subtle mineral backbone, thanks to the sandy soils of Roero.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matteo Correggia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58109669114237,"sku":"8032532313503","price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/8953\/3422\/files\/Matteo_Correggia_Roero_Arneis.jpg?v=1777718102"},{"product_id":"matteo-correggia-roero-rosso","title":"Matteo Correggia Roero Rosso","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"474\"\u003eA classic Nebbiolo from Roero in Piedmont, this sits on the lighter, more immediately drinkable side of the Nebbiolo spectrum, a contrast to the more powerful, structured wines of Barolo and Barbaresco. 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The nose is immediately lifted and expressive: wild strawberries, redcurrants, and rose petals, with that distinctive crack of white pepper and a hint of dried herbs that makes Pelaverga so unmistakable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"822\"\u003eOn the palate, it’s bright, fresh, and finely structured. There’s a juicy core of tart red fruit, but it never feels simple, spice and subtle savoury notes weave through, carried by lively acidity and very soft, almost whisper-light tannins. It’s a red that drinks with the ease of a white, yet still offers complexity and intrigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"1025\"\u003eServe it slightly chilled and watch it disappear. 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