Piedmont Rises to the Challenge
“The excitement continues unabated from Piedmont, fueled by Barolo, Barbaresco and a handful of other reds from this region in the Alpine foothills of northwestern Italy. The 2011 vintage, warmer than its predecessor, yielded rich, fleshy wines, the best of which offer ripe fruit and lively structure.
“The Ravera cru of Novello also fielded some excellent Barolos in 2011, led by the focused and complex Elvio Cogno …”
Piedmont Rises to the Challenge