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We are delighted today to release a limited selection of classic 2017 Barolos from Schiavenza in Serralunga d’Alba and Paolo Conterno in Monforte d’Alba.

Schiavenza in Serralunga was founded by the brothers Vittorio and Ugo Alessandria in 1956. The estate was part of the Opera Pia Barolo whose vineyards were worked by sharecroppers – hence the name ’schiavenza’ from the local word for sharecropping. Schiavenza has made a few changes over the last few years, including the introduction of a vertical basket press, but the approach remains traditional with extended ageing in traditional Slavonian oak botti. All three crus are on the east side of the Serralunga ridge, so exposures are the same and they are vinified the same way, yet each cru has its own personality and expression. If you are looking for classic, ageworthy Serralunga Barolos, Schiavenza is right up your street.

Paolo Conterno founded Casa della Ginestra in 1886 and was one of the very first growers in the Langhe to sell barrels of wine directly to customers. At the helm today, Giorgio Conterno produces brilliant and classically styled Barolos from the Ginestra cru, renowned for its intense and incredibly aromatic wines. The estate’s style is rooted in tradition – extended macerations and long aging resulting in very pure wines with great balance and aging potential. We are delighted to offer you the Barolo Ginestra 2017 described as ‘deep and sensual’ by Antonio Galloni with ‘striking layers of nuance’.

Over the summer we offered the latest high scoring releases from celebrated Cavallotto and rising star Guido Porro. We have a few cases remaining, so please contact us if you are interested. All wines are offered subject to availability.