James Suckling`s top-Scoring Wines From Piedmont

James Suckling’s Top-Scoring Wines From Piedmont
For complete reviews, see the Buying Guide of this or previous issues or www.winespectator.com.
An alphabetical listing of all wines tasted for this report is available at www.winespectator.com/121508.
wine Score
Price
wine Score
Price
Gaja Langhe Sperss 2004
99
$255
Bruno Giacosa Barolo Le Rocche del Falletto 2004
98
$320
Domenico Clerico Barolo Pajana 2004
95
$120
Corino Barolo Vigna Giachini 2004
95
$72
Aldo Conterno Barolo Colonnello 2004
97
$175
Gaja Langhe Sorì San Lorenzo 2005
95
$445
Roberto Voerzio Barolo La Serra 2004
97
$275
Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Rabajà 2005
95
$NA
Ceretto Barolo Bricco Rocche 2004
96
$220
Silvio Grasso Barolo Ciabot Manzoni 2004
95
$108
Pio Cesare Barolo Ornato 2004
96
$112
Oriel Barolo Etereo 2001
95
$75
Paolo Conterno Barolo Ginestra Riserva 2001
96
$NA
Pecchenino Barolo Le Coste 2004
95
$100
Corino Barolo Vecchie Vigne 2004
96
$NA
Bruno Rocca Barbaresco Rabajà 2005
95
$100
Gaja Langhe Costa Russi 2005
96
$445
Luciano Sandrone Barolo Cannubi Boschis 2004
95
$180
Gaja Langhe Sorì Tildìn 2005
96
$445
Paolo Scavino Barolo Bric dël Fiasc 2004
95
$148
Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Asili Riserva 2004
96
$250
95
$NA
Elio Grasso Barolo Rüncot 2000
96
$NA
Paolo Scavino Barolo Rocche dell’Annunziata Riserva 2004
Azelia Barolo San Rocco 2004
95
$100
95
$65
Campè della Spinetta Barolo Campè 2004
95
$160
Aldo & Riccardo Seghesio Barolo Vigneto La Villa 2004
Campè della Spinetta Barolo Campè 95
Riserva 2003
$550
1.5L
Roberto Voerzio Barolo Brunate 2004
95
$275
Ceretto Barbaresco Asili 2005
$135
Roberto Voerzio Barolo 95
Sarmassa di Barolo 2004
$700
1.5L
95
James Suckling’s Recommended Values From Piedmont
For complete reviews, see the Buying Guide of this or previous issues or www.winespectator.com.
An alphabetical listing of all wines tasted for this report is available at www.winespectator.com/121508.
wine Score
Price
90
$22
Stefano Farina Barbera d’Alba Terre di San Quirico Silenzio 2006
Aromas of ripe blackberry, flowers, licorice and spices turn
slightly chocolaty on the silky, medium-bodied palate, finishing clean, fruity and long. Well-balanced.
Fontanafredda Barbera Piemonte Briccotondo 2007
$14
90
Villa Sparina Monferrato White Montej 2007
88
$18
88
$14
88
$14
87
$16
87
$15
86
$14
86
$11
There’s some stewed plum and jam on the nose. Medium- to
full-bodied, with light tannins and a jammy, fruity finish.
$24
$27
Full-bodied, offering plum jam and mineral on the nose and
palate, turning a little chocolaty on the finish.
Punset Dolcetto d’Alba 2006
90
Beni di Batasiolo Moscato d’Asti Bosc d’la Rei 2007
A dense Moscato, with dried pineapple and mango aromas
and flavors. Full and flavorful. Lightly effervescent.
90
$26
Pertinace Barbera d’Alba 2006
Bright blackberry and plum skin aromas lead to a medium
body, with a chocolate and citrus fruit aftertaste.
89
$22
Shows lemon and orange aromas, with hints of berry. Full
and thick, with lots of fruit and a silky finish. There’s chocolate sauce and berry on the finish.
Medium- to full-bodied, with bright acidity and a long,
flavorful finish of mineral and apricot. Chardonnay, MüllerThurgau, Sauvignon and Cortese.
$15
Pertinace Roero Arneis 2007
Floral and berry aromas follow through to a medium body,
with fresh acidity and a citrus and raspberry aftertaste.
Pio Cesare Barbera d’Alba 2006
88
Michele Chiarlo Barbera d’Asti Superiore Le Orme 2006
Shows intense aromas of candied lemon peel and peach, with
bright fruit and a long, clean finish. Superintense and lively.
A bright and fruity red, displaying fresh raspberry and blackberry tart aromas. Full-bodied and long, with lots of fruit and
soft, velvety tannins.
Vietti Barbera d’Alba Tre Vigne 2006
Price
Dessilani Colline Novaresi Spanna 2005
90
Intense aromas of spices, blackberry and rose, with hints of
soap. Full-bodied, with a thick palate. Impressive.
La Spinetta Barbera d’Asti Ca’ di Pian 2006
Score
Very jammy, with blackberry and raspberry. Full and soft, with
plenty of fruit on the finish. Straightforward and delicious.
Displays lovely plummy, chocolaty character. Full and silky
smooth, this is packed with flavor. So delicious.
Bruno Porro Dolcetto di Dogliani Ribote 2007
wine Icardi Cortese Piemonte L’Aurora 2007
A rich and pretty white, with tropical fruit and melon
aromas and flavors.
89
$15
Cantine Volpi Barbera d’Asti Superiore Vobis Tua 2005
Soft and fruity, offering a chocolate and sour plum character
on the nose and palate, with a straightforward aftertaste.