It's not hype if it's true. The truth, so to speak, is the 2016 vintage in Piedmont (and Tuscany!), as we taste new arrivals which instantly catapult the vintage into "classic" territory.
One such new arrival is Ca del Baio Barbaresco Vallegrande 2016. It's been thirteen months since I first tasted the 2016 Vallegrande, from multiple casks at the winery. It was clear then how special the '16 vintage is and now that it's on this side of the Atlantic and in my glass, it's even clearer: Vallegrande 2016 is spectacular.
$32.35in any 12 bottle or Build a Case order ($35.95 regular)
An exquisite Barbaresco and an exquisite value. Deeply, powerfully, elegantly aromatic, levitating from the glass. Dark red fruits, dried rose, pine forest, crushed mint, just heavenly. Like layers in a column, it is stacked vertically, built for the long haul. But already, a velvety-round weight fills out the finish, making it deliciously enjoyable with decanting and dinner (in my case, braised rabbit with pappardelle I rolled out minutes before). - Marcus
(at right, one of the casks of 2016 Vallegrande tasted at Ca del Baio)
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If you haven't found a full case (12 bottles) to buy today, start your Build a Case now by purchasing a few bottles online, by phone or email. If you order online, select the Build a Case option. If by phone or email, just ask us to add the bottles to a Build a Case for you. You'll receive order confirmation and we'll cellar the wines for you at no charge.
Add to your case whenever you see wines you can't resist. Each time you add to your Build a Case, you'll be charged the discounted price.
When you complete your case, we'll apply a shipping rate and contact you to schedule your case for shipment.
Because of finite space in our warehouse, we kindly ask that you complete your Build a Case within six months. Please email or call us with any questions.
