Piemonte 2022 New Releases
The Piemonte region in Italy (Barolo, Barbaresco and Alto Piemonte) is perhaps the last great ‘undiscovered’ heritage wine region. Piemonte has a lot in common with Burgundy – but has yet to attract the same level of international collector/investor interest. Prices are now rising, however, as collectors focus more on its relative price discount to other regions. Italy has outperformed the fine wine index by +26% over the past 5 years.
Cru has made a massive commitment to this region in terms of inventory and allocations, and we are thrilled to present the best new releases from 2022 from many established favourites and some exciting 'rising stars'
Piemonte 2022 New Releases
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Piedmont | 4 | 95 (WA) |
Inc. TAX
€771.59 |
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Wine Advocate (95)Always a standout wine, the Oddero 2018 Barolo Brunate is a complete wine, and I use that word specifically because it shows balance, freshness, length and structure. It has all the basics of an age-worthy Nebbiolo that promises to increase in complexity and depth with more cellar age. At this young stage, the bouquet is singing with dark fruit, cherry, spice and sweet earth. |
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Piedmont | 3 | 97 (WA) |
Inc. TAX
€282.48 |
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Wine Advocate (97)Showing the precision and purity of the celebrated Bussia MGA (in Monforte d'Alba), the Oddero 2016 Barolo Riserva Bussia Vigna Mondoca has a lifted and largely floral bouquet with pressed rose, spicy potpourri, licorice, cinnamon stick, rosemary sprig and a hint of lavender. The intensity and the purity of the bouquet is beautiful, and although the oak tones play a prominent role at this stage, they will certainly integrate within the elegant, mid-weight texture of this Barolo. The wine ages in 30-hectoliter Austrian oak casks for 30 months. Production is 3,300 bottles. |
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Piedmont | 5 | 97 (WA) |
Inc. TAX
€642.85 |
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Wine Advocate (97)Showing the precision and purity of the celebrated Bussia MGA (in Monforte d'Alba), the Oddero 2016 Barolo Riserva Bussia Vigna Mondoca has a lifted and largely floral bouquet with pressed rose, spicy potpourri, licorice, cinnamon stick, rosemary sprig and a hint of lavender. The intensity and the purity of the bouquet is beautiful, and although the oak tones play a prominent role at this stage, they will certainly integrate within the elegant, mid-weight texture of this Barolo. The wine ages in 30-hectoliter Austrian oak casks for 30 months. Production is 3,300 bottles. |
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Piedmont | 3 | 96 (WA) |
Inc. TAX
€388.39 |
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Wine Advocate (96)Here's a wild ride back in time. The spectacular Oddero 2015 Barolo Riserva Vignarionda opens to magnificent intensity and an impressive level of no-holds-barred openness or generosity. You can age the wine further, but honestly, it tastes beautiful right now. The 2015 vintage carries a lot of extra fruit weight and shows broad shoulders. That supportive textural richness gives rise to dark fruit, dried blackberry, cured tobacco and candied chestnut. The bouquet is an infusion of fruit complexity and budding evolution. This is a bottle you could cozy up to sometime during the chilly winter months. Production is 3,500 bottles. |
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Piedmont | 4 | 96 (WA) |
Inc. TAX
€1,005.59 |
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Wine Advocate (96)Here's a wild ride back in time. The spectacular Oddero 2015 Barolo Riserva Vignarionda opens to magnificent intensity and an impressive level of no-holds-barred openness or generosity. You can age the wine further, but honestly, it tastes beautiful right now. The 2015 vintage carries a lot of extra fruit weight and shows broad shoulders. That supportive textural richness gives rise to dark fruit, dried blackberry, cured tobacco and candied chestnut. The bouquet is an infusion of fruit complexity and budding evolution. This is a bottle you could cozy up to sometime during the chilly winter months. Production is 3,500 bottles. |
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Piedmont | 20 | 94 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€364.79 |
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Vinous (94)The 2019 Barbaresco Basarin, here in its second release, is terrific. It shows a slightly dark fruit profile along with notable textural richness and a feeling of creaminess that is quite appealing. Blue/purplish fruit, lavender, spice, menthol and licorice are some of the many notes that take shape in the glass. There's real depth and substance here. |
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Piedmont | 4 | 93 (JD) |
Inc. TAX
€315.83 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (93)The 2019 Barbaresco Serraboella remains elegant while taking on more spiced aromatics in its notes of licorice, red cherry, and blood orange. Possessing balance and linear structure, it has angular yet fine tannins, a fresh spine of acidity, and a great finish. This is a great value to drink 2023-2030. |
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Piedmont | 19 | - |
Inc. TAX
€284.14 |
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Immerse yourself in the splendour of the Palladino Barolo Ornato 2018, a testament to Italian winemaking tradition and prowess. Produced by the esteemed Palladino Winery, situated in the renowned wine-producing region of Barolo, this vintage encapsulates the essence of the unique Nebbiolo grape and the terroir of Piedmont. The Ornato 2018 was created utilising meticulous manual harvesting techniques, advancing to controlled temperature fermentation, followed by a focused thirty-six-month ageing period in Slavonian oak barrels. This intricate process resulted in an expressive wine sporting a vibrant ruby red hue, laced with an aromatic bouquet of roses, ripe forest fruits, coupled with a hint of spice and tobacco. The Palladino Barolo Ornato 2018 combines a balanced palette, structured tannins and lively acidity that reflect its opulent character, vivacity and rare sophistication. Indulge in the majestic charm of the Palladino Barolo Ornato 2018, a captivating melody of Italian viticulture. |
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Piedmont | 10 | - |
Inc. TAX
€249.34 |
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Rich in robust flavours and exceptional class, the Palladino Barolo Parafada 2018 is a gem among Barolo wines. From the celebrated Italian producer Palladino, a legacy with origins dating back to 1870, this fine wine originates in the esteemed hills of Serralunga d'Alba, within the Parafada vineyard. An absolute testament to Italian winemaking tradition, the Palladino Barolo Parafada 2018 undergoes a meticulous process of 20 days' maceration, followed by 24-30 months in large oak barrels. The result is an exquisitely balanced Barolo, bursting with juicy red cherry, licorice, cinnamon, and subtle floral aromatics. The palate is met with ripe, integrated tannins and a refreshingly long finish. Age-worthy and sublime in its complexity and depth, the Palladino Barolo Parafada 2018 stands as a premier example of superior Barolo craftsmanship. |
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Piedmont | 5 | 94 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€490.54 |
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Vinous (94)The 2018 Barolo Monvigliero is such a classy wine. Bright floral and spice notes lead into a core of sweet red cherry fruit in a nervy, beautifully focused Barolo that delivers the goods. All the elements are so well balanced. There is a touch of classical austerity, and yet the Monvigliero has just enough mid-palate pliancy and sweetness to pull it off. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 100 (JS) |
Inc. TAX
€1,372.54 |
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James Suckling (100)Wow! There’s so much going on here. The nose presents an intense mix of dried cherry and red-berry fruit and rose petals, together with mild spice, Mediterranean herbs, tobacco dried apricot and dried and fresh nuts. Much more if you dig in. Full-bodied, super-relaxed palate that is the perfect display case for all the complex fruit character. The tannins are dense but seamless, never displaying any angular edge. Super-long and super concentrated, this is hard to fault. Yet, despite all the seeming extravagance, it remains a composed red with a long life ahead of it. Drink at your leisure. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 96 (JS) |
Inc. TAX
€285.59 |
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James Suckling (96)A rich nose, packed with aromas of ripe and dried red fruit, including heaps of wild strawberries. There’s fresh orange rind, too and on the savory side, notes of cloves, perfumed bark and brighter flowers. Full-bodied with a very silky but firm texture. The strawberry and citrus fruit is ingrained in the velvety tannins and the combination gives a very long finish. Twist of red licorice at the end. This is nicely structured and well balanced, but needs plenty of time. Try from 2026. |
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Piedmont | 5 | - |
Inc. TAX
€406.72 |
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Piedmont | 10 | - |
Inc. TAX
€1,552.54 |
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Piedmont | 4 | 95 (WA) |
In Bond
€620.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95)Always a standout wine, the Oddero 2018 Barolo Brunate is a complete wine, and I use that word specifically because it shows balance, freshness, length and structure. It has all the basics of an age-worthy Nebbiolo that promises to increase in complexity and depth with more cellar age. At this young stage, the bouquet is singing with dark fruit, cherry, spice and sweet earth. |
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Piedmont | 3 | 97 (WA) |
In Bond
€228.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97)Showing the precision and purity of the celebrated Bussia MGA (in Monforte d'Alba), the Oddero 2016 Barolo Riserva Bussia Vigna Mondoca has a lifted and largely floral bouquet with pressed rose, spicy potpourri, licorice, cinnamon stick, rosemary sprig and a hint of lavender. The intensity and the purity of the bouquet is beautiful, and although the oak tones play a prominent role at this stage, they will certainly integrate within the elegant, mid-weight texture of this Barolo. The wine ages in 30-hectoliter Austrian oak casks for 30 months. Production is 3,300 bottles. |
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Piedmont | 5 | 97 (WA) |
In Bond
€517.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97)Showing the precision and purity of the celebrated Bussia MGA (in Monforte d'Alba), the Oddero 2016 Barolo Riserva Bussia Vigna Mondoca has a lifted and largely floral bouquet with pressed rose, spicy potpourri, licorice, cinnamon stick, rosemary sprig and a hint of lavender. The intensity and the purity of the bouquet is beautiful, and although the oak tones play a prominent role at this stage, they will certainly integrate within the elegant, mid-weight texture of this Barolo. The wine ages in 30-hectoliter Austrian oak casks for 30 months. Production is 3,300 bottles. |
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Piedmont | 3 | 96 (WA) |
In Bond
€316.00 |
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Wine Advocate (96)Here's a wild ride back in time. The spectacular Oddero 2015 Barolo Riserva Vignarionda opens to magnificent intensity and an impressive level of no-holds-barred openness or generosity. You can age the wine further, but honestly, it tastes beautiful right now. The 2015 vintage carries a lot of extra fruit weight and shows broad shoulders. That supportive textural richness gives rise to dark fruit, dried blackberry, cured tobacco and candied chestnut. The bouquet is an infusion of fruit complexity and budding evolution. This is a bottle you could cozy up to sometime during the chilly winter months. Production is 3,500 bottles. |
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Piedmont | 4 | 96 (WA) |
In Bond
€815.00 |
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Wine Advocate (96)Here's a wild ride back in time. The spectacular Oddero 2015 Barolo Riserva Vignarionda opens to magnificent intensity and an impressive level of no-holds-barred openness or generosity. You can age the wine further, but honestly, it tastes beautiful right now. The 2015 vintage carries a lot of extra fruit weight and shows broad shoulders. That supportive textural richness gives rise to dark fruit, dried blackberry, cured tobacco and candied chestnut. The bouquet is an infusion of fruit complexity and budding evolution. This is a bottle you could cozy up to sometime during the chilly winter months. Production is 3,500 bottles. |
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Piedmont | 20 | 94 (VN) |
In Bond
€281.00 |
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Vinous (94)The 2019 Barbaresco Basarin, here in its second release, is terrific. It shows a slightly dark fruit profile along with notable textural richness and a feeling of creaminess that is quite appealing. Blue/purplish fruit, lavender, spice, menthol and licorice are some of the many notes that take shape in the glass. There's real depth and substance here. |
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Piedmont | 4 | 93 (JD) |
In Bond
€241.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (93)The 2019 Barbaresco Serraboella remains elegant while taking on more spiced aromatics in its notes of licorice, red cherry, and blood orange. Possessing balance and linear structure, it has angular yet fine tannins, a fresh spine of acidity, and a great finish. This is a great value to drink 2023-2030. |
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Piedmont | 19 | - |
In Bond
€213.00 |
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Immerse yourself in the splendour of the Palladino Barolo Ornato 2018, a testament to Italian winemaking tradition and prowess. Produced by the esteemed Palladino Winery, situated in the renowned wine-producing region of Barolo, this vintage encapsulates the essence of the unique Nebbiolo grape and the terroir of Piedmont. The Ornato 2018 was created utilising meticulous manual harvesting techniques, advancing to controlled temperature fermentation, followed by a focused thirty-six-month ageing period in Slavonian oak barrels. This intricate process resulted in an expressive wine sporting a vibrant ruby red hue, laced with an aromatic bouquet of roses, ripe forest fruits, coupled with a hint of spice and tobacco. The Palladino Barolo Ornato 2018 combines a balanced palette, structured tannins and lively acidity that reflect its opulent character, vivacity and rare sophistication. Indulge in the majestic charm of the Palladino Barolo Ornato 2018, a captivating melody of Italian viticulture. |
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Piedmont | 10 | - |
In Bond
€184.00 |
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Rich in robust flavours and exceptional class, the Palladino Barolo Parafada 2018 is a gem among Barolo wines. From the celebrated Italian producer Palladino, a legacy with origins dating back to 1870, this fine wine originates in the esteemed hills of Serralunga d'Alba, within the Parafada vineyard. An absolute testament to Italian winemaking tradition, the Palladino Barolo Parafada 2018 undergoes a meticulous process of 20 days' maceration, followed by 24-30 months in large oak barrels. The result is an exquisitely balanced Barolo, bursting with juicy red cherry, licorice, cinnamon, and subtle floral aromatics. The palate is met with ripe, integrated tannins and a refreshingly long finish. Age-worthy and sublime in its complexity and depth, the Palladino Barolo Parafada 2018 stands as a premier example of superior Barolo craftsmanship. |
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Piedmont | 5 | 94 (VN) |
In Bond
€385.00 |
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Vinous (94)The 2018 Barolo Monvigliero is such a classy wine. Bright floral and spice notes lead into a core of sweet red cherry fruit in a nervy, beautifully focused Barolo that delivers the goods. All the elements are so well balanced. There is a touch of classical austerity, and yet the Monvigliero has just enough mid-palate pliancy and sweetness to pull it off. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 100 (JS) |
In Bond
€1,120.00 |
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James Suckling (100)Wow! There’s so much going on here. The nose presents an intense mix of dried cherry and red-berry fruit and rose petals, together with mild spice, Mediterranean herbs, tobacco dried apricot and dried and fresh nuts. Much more if you dig in. Full-bodied, super-relaxed palate that is the perfect display case for all the complex fruit character. The tannins are dense but seamless, never displaying any angular edge. Super-long and super concentrated, this is hard to fault. Yet, despite all the seeming extravagance, it remains a composed red with a long life ahead of it. Drink at your leisure. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 96 (JS) |
In Bond
€215.00 |
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James Suckling (96)A rich nose, packed with aromas of ripe and dried red fruit, including heaps of wild strawberries. There’s fresh orange rind, too and on the savory side, notes of cloves, perfumed bark and brighter flowers. Full-bodied with a very silky but firm texture. The strawberry and citrus fruit is ingrained in the velvety tannins and the combination gives a very long finish. Twist of red licorice at the end. This is nicely structured and well balanced, but needs plenty of time. Try from 2026. |
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Piedmont | 5 | - |
In Bond
€331.00 |
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Piedmont | 10 | - |
In Bond
€1,270.00 |
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