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PIEDMONT
The Italian word "Piedmont" means at the foot of the mountains, and indeed the whole region is dominated by the Alps to the north and the west. Piedmont is home to the largest area of vines which produce DOC and DOCG wines, and the region boasts over 40 denominations. The most well known wines from Piedmont include Barolo and Barbaresco, made from the Nebbiolo grape, and Asti Spumante, made from the Moscato grape. Nebbiolo is the undisputed king of the grape varieties in Piedmont but you should not ignore the lovely reds from the indigenous Dolcetto or Barbera, nor indeed...
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2008 Barbaresco, Gaja Piedmont
Bottle 75cl £152.68
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Case of 6 x 75cl £916.08
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A primary, simple red and black fruit nose which seems the most immediately inviting and appealing of the line-up.Underneath lurks white chocolate and mocha notes and the darker damsons, cherries and plums. A tangy, refreshinglift on the palate and a generous, open fleshiness suggest a wine that will give pleasure in its youth. Drink from 2010.
more2004 Barolo Vigna Croera di Morra, Bruno Giacosa
Bottle 75cl £152.68
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Case of 6 x 75cl £946.08
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This has a darker fruit character than Conteisa. Very deep and layered and in need of time to unfurl. The texture and harmony of the wine are most striking at this stage. Gossamer but very present tannins which reinforce and support the dense core of fruit. This hangs together perfectly with a great sense of progression from the concentrated fruit...
more2010 Sperss, Gaja Piedmont
Bottle 75cl £157.68
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Case of 6 x 75cl £976.08
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2009 Barbaresco, Gaja Piedmont
Bottle 75cl £162.68
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Case of 6 x 75cl £988.08
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2006 Conteisa, Gaja Piedmont
Bottle 75cl £164.68
Case 6 x 75cl £990.48
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Alternate bottle formats available on request. Please contact clients@armitwines.co.uk for more information.Elegant and perfumed with pure fruit characters, the 2015 has an intense bouquet with crunchy cherry aromas mingled with scents of rose petals, sweet herbs and delicate spices. On the palate, succulent red cherry and smooth blueberry and plum flavours are balanced by silky tannins. A beautifully structured wine...
more2015 Barbaresco, Gaja Piedmont
Bottle 75cl £165.08
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Scents of dark chocolate, spice and treacle. Rich, mouthfilling and powerful black and red berry fruits with spice and floral notes. Big and brooding with complex, layered flavours, it is powerful yet velvety smooth and elegant. Excellent balance and with great longevity. Full Technical Sheet available here.
more2006 Barolo Riserva Bussia, Giacomo Fenocchio
Bottle 75cl £182.68
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Case of 6 x 75cl £1,096.08
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2005 Barbaresco, Gaja Piedmont
Bottle 75cl £182.68
Case 6 x 75cl £1,096.08
1997 Barbaresco Asili, Bruno Giacosa
Bottle 75cl £182.68
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Case of 6 x 75cl £1,156.08
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2007 Sperss, Gaja Piedmont
Bottle 75cl £192.68
Case 6 x 75cl £1,200.48
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Delicate and refined with lovely pure fruit and great length, the bouquet opens with notes of delicate cherries and a hint of crushed raspberries and rose petals. The palate is elegant and appealing with succulent red berry fruits balanced by a vibrant freshness and refined, silky tannins. Hints of sweet herbs and a delicate balsamic note on the finish add...
more2013 Conteisa, Gaja Piedmont
Bottle 75cl £200.08
the best examples of international varieties and of course the wonderful local whites, most particular the resurgent Arneis. We are honoured to represent two maestros of Piedmont - Angelo Gaja and Bruno Giacosa.