Tasting New Releases - The Whites & Champagne

Elke Jung arrange once a month a tasting of wines that are to be released on the state monopoly. As usual a lot of wines to taste. 

Below are the whites and Champagne I looked forward to taste.

I note the release date (if any) and the price in SKR (Swedish currency, 1 Euro ~ 11 SKR). 

2021 Special Club, Roland Champion
A lovely nose with candied lemons, lavender soap, wet gravel and freshly baked bread.
The taste is young and linear with notes of lemon candy, chives and chrushed rocks. More backward on the palate. 8+ years.

Will be released on the 9th of October / 579 SKR
93p   (tasted 2026/09)
 
2021 PN AYC, Bollinger
A delicate, low keyed nose with notes of butter cookies, summer warm gravel, dried apricots and grass.
The taste is finely balanced and with a great character, stunning fruit, very long and lingering. Better on the palate. 6+ years.

Already released / 1199 SKR
95p   (tasted 2026/09)
 

2018 Cristal, Louis Roederer
A very deep, saline nose with notes of Christmas spices, lemon cookies, chives and sun warm rocks. Almost breathtaking.
The taste is, well almost perfect, gorgeous lemon fruit, saline, the finish is counted in minutes, I could drink this every day of the week, the one I couldn´t spit. 8+ years.

Will be released on the 16th of October / 2799 SKR
98p   (tasted 2026/09)
 
2025 Pouilly-Fuissé Vieilles Vignes, Domaine Cordier
A fresh, smoky nose with candied lemons, minerals and hazelnuts. Very, very good.
The taste is stylish with a high acidity and lovely lemon fruit.

Will be released on the 2nd of October / 399 SKR
92p   (tasted 2026/09)
 
2022 Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Cru La Frérie, Auvigue
Somewhat restrained, with notes of grey pears, hay and gravel.
The taste is structured and fine with notes of lime zest, gravel and chalk. Very long.

Will be released on the 9th of October / 489 SKR
92p   (tasted 2026/09)

2023 Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Cru Les Perrières, Domaine J A Ferret
An open, juicy nose with notes of apricots, sweet minerals and lemon licorice.
The taste is racy and fine with backward yellow fruit, lots of acidity and a long, delicate finish.

Will be released on the 23rd of October / 649 SKR
93p   (tasted 2026/09)
 
2024 Chablis 1er Cru Côte de Lechet, Domaine Bernard Defaix
A deep, oily nose with notes of grilled lemons, cap gun smoke and warm hay.
The taste is rich and old viney with balance and intensity. Really fine.

Will be released on the 9th of October / 359 SKR
94p   (tasted 2026/09)
 
2024 Chablis 1er Cru Montmains, Domaine Alain Gautheron
A restrained, crisp nose with notes of cold asphalt, chrushed rocks and grey pears.
The taste is young and finely structured with notes of dried mango, gravel and dry biscuits.

Will be released on the 9th of October / 409 SKR
91p   (tasted 2026/09)

 
2024 Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre, Domaine Louis Michel
A deep, lightly creamy nose with additional notes of slate, mature lemons and wet grass.
The taste is strict and linear with a very high acidity, the fruit is taking the backseat tight now. A touch of bitterness in the finish.

Will be released - ? / 479 SKR
87p   (tasted 2026/09)
 
2023 Chablis 1er Cry Les Lys, William Fèvre
A high, smoky nose with notes of ripe pears, cookie dough and minerals. Very fine.
The taste is intense and layered with notes of grilled lemons, sweet minerals and a cleansing acidity.

Will be released on the 29th of October / 579 SKR
93p   (tasted 2026/09)
 

2023 Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre, William Fèvre
A big, bold nose with notes of rubber, sponge cake, and William pears.
The taste is all about structure and finesse, very long, very restrained and very fine.

Will be released on the 29th of October / 799 SKR
95p   (tasted 2026/09)
 
2023 Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume, William Fèvre
A deep, balanced nose with notes of toasted bread, hay and sun warm rocks.
The taste is very structured and fresh with a high acidity and lots of ripening lemons. 

Will be released on the 29th of October / 679 SKR
90p   (tasted 2026/09)
 
2023 Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos, William Fèvre
A very deep, beautiful nose with notes of birch leaves, ripe lime and summer gravel.
The taste is layered and lovely with stunning fruit, balance and focus. Needs time but you will be rewarded in due course.

Will be released on the 29th of October / 1499 SKR
95p   (tasted 2026/09)
 

2023 Chablis 1er Cru Les Preuses, William Fèvre
A racy, restrained nose with notes of grey pears, wet asphalt and chives.
The taste is high and backward with lots of fruit, acidity and structure but needs a lot of time.

Will be released on the 29th of October / 1199 SKR
93p   (tasted 2026/09)
 
2024 Santa Barbara Chardonnay, Tyler
A light, delicate nose with notes of apricots, smoke and warm grass.
The taste is warm and friendly with cooked lemon fruit and hot gravel.

Will be released on the 25th of September / 299 SKR
88p   (tasted 2026/09)
 

2023 Sta Rita Hills Chardonnay, Sandhi
An open, warm nose with notes of grilled lemons, chives and a hint of cigarette smoke.
The taste is taut and warm with notes of ripe yellow fruit, a good acidity and a long, warm finish.

Will be released on the 9th of October  / 319 SKR
90p   (tasted 2026/09)
 
2023 Eola-Amity Hills Chardonnay, Cristom
A fine, flowery nose with notes of toasted bread, lime juice and red apples. Very fine.
The taste is structured and fine with a fine balance between fruit and acidity. Very long.

Will be released on the 9th of October / 399 SKR
92p   (tasted 2026/09)
 

2024 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay, Kutch
An open, interesting nose with notes of glue, yellow apples and wet grass. Very, very good.
The taste is tight and restrained with a good fruit, a cleansing acidity and a long finish. Needs time.

Will be released on the 16th of October / 469 SKR
92p   (tasted 2026/09)
 
2023 Eileen Vineyard Chardonnay, Cristom
An open, perfumed nose with notes of ripe lemons, road dust and hay.
The taste is high and structured with lots of grilled yellow fruit, a very fine acidity and a long finish.

Will be released on the 8th of October / 569 SKR
92p   (tasted 2026/09)
 

2024 Chardonnay, Hirsch
A tight, restrained nose with notes of cold butter, star fruit, lemon caramel and birch sap. Very fine.
The taste is layered and intense with stunning fruit, balance and a length that is counted in minutes. Great wine.

Will be releases on the 1th of October / 899 SKR

97p   (tasted 2026/09)
 
2025 The Agnes Chardonnay, Crystallum
A light, spicy nose with notes of tangerines, cap gun smoke and warm grass.
The taste is dry and structured with lots of lime, lemons and star fruit. A tad linear.

Will be released on the 2nd of October / 349 SKR
88p   (tasted 2026/09)
 
2025 Ferrum Chardonnay, Crystallum
A deep, herbal nose with notes of cold butter, grey pears and gravel. Very, very good.
The taste is creamy and balanced with lovely yellow fruit paired with a fine acidity.

Will be released on the 1th of October / 449 SKR
93p   (tasted 2026/09)
 

2025 Clay Shales Chardonnay, Crystallum
A deep, smoky nose with notes of grilled lime, rubber and chives. Very fine.
The taste is young and taut with lots of ripe lemons, smoke and chrushed rocks. Very long.

Will be released on the 1th of October / 449 SKR
92p   (tasted 2026/09)
 
2024 Willowlake Chardonnay, Oakridge Wines
A fresh, forward nose with notes of chrushed rocks, apricots and dried up lavender honey.
The taste is dry and balanced with a high acidity and some green lemon fruit. Better on the nose.

Will be released on the 9th of October / 269 SKR
89p   (tasted 2026/09)
 

2024 864 Funder & Diamond Drive Chardonnay, Oakridge Wines
A deep, layered nose with notes of grilled lime, chalk, cap gun smoke and freshly cut grass. Very fine.
The taste is intense and focused with gorgeous fruit, great balance and a long, dry finish. Really fine.

Will be released on the 8th of October / 549 SKR
95p   (tasted 2026/09)

A Couple Of Days In Piedmont - A Visit To Le Strette

Brothers Savio & Mauro Daniele founded the cantina in 1997. They were pivotal, with Elvio Cogno, in the task to save Nas-Cëtta from extinction. Now they produce one of the best, again with Elvio Cogno, Nas-Cëtta´s out there. Mauro Daniele sadly passed away in 2021. 

Savio took great care of me, showed me the cellar and poured these fine wines.

2024 Langhe Nas-Cêtta del Comune di Novello

The grapes for this wine comes from four different vineyards. The nose is clean and handsome with notes of white flowers, apricots and a hint of white pepper. Very good.

The taste is elegant and nicely balanced with fine saline touch and a medium long, dry finish.

88p   (tasted 2026/09)

2024 Langhe Nas-Cëtta del Comune do Novello Vigna Pasinot

A part of what makes up this wine comes from vines plantes in 1948. The nose is deep and racy with notes of apricots, peach, chrushed rocks and chives. Very fine.

The taste is pure and fresh with gorgeous yellow fruit, a very fine acidity and a long, silky finish.

91p   (tasted 2026/09)

2023 Barbera d´Alba Perole

A large scaled, open nose with notes of ripe raspberries, licorice and bonfire smoke. Very, very good.

The taste is tighter than the nose indicate, a meaty structure, notes of salmiak and warm tiles. A fine acidity.

90p   (tasted 2026/09)

2023 Nebbiolo d´Alba Superiore Pasinot

A delicate, open nose with notes of ripe red cherries, rosehips, smoke and a hint of chocolate. Very fine.

The taste is tight and balanced with notes of hard cherry candy, cedar wood, forest floor and dried flowers. Long and fine.

92p   (tasted 2026/09)

2021 Barolo Corini-Pallaretta

A deep, restrained nose with tar & roses, cold asphalt and Langhe earth. Lovely.

The taste is more forward than the nose indicates with noted of red currants, red cherries, dry licorice and earth. Beautiful tannins. 7+ years. 

93p   (tasted 2026/09)

2021 Barolo Bergera-Pezzole

A high, pure nose with notes of red cherries, some wild strawberries, warm summer gravel and paint. Stunning.

The taste is deep and pure with notes of hard cherry candy, tobacco, asphalt and red licorice. The finish goes on and on. Great wine. 8+ years.

95p   (tasted 2026/09)

2021 Barolo del Comune di Novello

A tight, backward nose with notes of dried strawberries, moist earth, rosehips and tobacco. Very fine.

The taste is tight and structured with polished tannins, a very fine cherry fruit and a long, lingering finish. 5+ years.

92p   (tasted 2026/09)

2020 Barolo Bergera-Pezzole

A large scaled, spicy nose with notes of candied strawberries, roses and bonfire smoke. Beautiful.

The taste is deep, layered and focused with beautiful red fruit, silky tannins and a long, warm finish. Very fine. 

94p   (tasted 2026/09)

Lunch Tasting With Wines From Col d´Orcia

I was invited by Carovin to a lunch at Brasserie Astoria (very good food) to meet Santiago Marone Cinzano from Col d'Orcia. The Marone Cinzano family has owned the estate since 1973, but wine has been made here for a very long time, the first vines were planted in 1568.

All vintages of Poggio Al Vento will be released on the 5th of November.

2024 Rosso di Montalcino

A cool, earthy nose with notes of hard cherry candy, Christmas spices and a fine floral note.

The taste is linear and fine with light cherry fruit, tobacco and red licorice. A fine acidity. Very, very good.

90p   (tasted 2026/09)

2021 Brunello di Montalcino

The new vintage of this everyday Brunello (see all previous vintages tasted below). The nose is nicely perfumed with notes of black cherries, leather, rosemary and gravel.

The taste is young and medium bodied with sweet/sour cherries, dried herbs and coffee powder. Some dry tannins in the finish.

91p   (tasted 2026/09)

2004 Brunello di Montalcino

I tasted this 13 years ago, see below, and wasn´t that impressed. But what about a pristine bottle from the estate 13 years later? A stunner. The nose shows some maturity but the key impression is of a wine bursting with fruit and energy. Handsome with notes of dried cherries, forest floor and hint of milk chocolate. A very fine warmth in the finish. For drinking now and the coming 6+ years.

Will be released on the 8th of December.

94p   (tasted 2026/09)

2019 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio Al Vento

A very deep, high and pure nose with notes of dry licorice, black tea, ripe cherries, fir wood and Tuscan gravel. Very young and strapping.

The taste is handsome and structured with taut tannins, stunning black fruit and a lenght that is counted in minutes. A brute that needs 10+ years, but boy, what a wine.

96p   (tasted 2026/09)

2013 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio Al Vento

From mag. The nose is layered and ethereal with notes of dried cherries, undergrowth, vintage leather, dried rosemary and a ever so tiny hint of mint. Gorgeous.

The taste is dry and refined with beautiful mature cherry fruit, polished tannins and a long, warm finish. In a perfect drinking stage but could be cellared for 10+ years.

95p   (tasted 2026/09)

2012 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio Al Vento

A warm, compact nose with notes of bonfire smoke, dried cherries, pipe tobacco and dusty earth. From time to time it has a Bordeaux feeling on the nose.

The taste is dry and masculin in character with fine dried black fruit, scorched earth and dried flowers. The tannins are on the dry side. Needs to be drunk.

90p   (tasted 2026/09)

2008 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio Al Vento

From mag. I tasted this in 2018, see link below, and thought it to awesome. It still is. The nose oozes up from the glass with gorgeous notes of assorted spices, sweet/sour cherries, play dough, cedar and dark flowers. Lovely.

The taste is high and refined with balance, a low keyed intensity, focus and sweet cherry fruit. The finish is long and layered. In a perfect drinking stage but could go on for many years to come. Great wine.

97p   (tasted 2026/09)

More bottles from Col d´Orcia tasted over the years:

Barolista: In Search of Brunello di Montalcino´s Soul - Chapter XXII (vintages 75, 77, 80 and 85)

Barolista: In Search of Brunello di Montalcino´s Soul - Chapter XV (vintages 99, 04, 07)

Barolista: In Search of Brunello di Montalcino´s Soul - Chapter I (vintage 06)

Barolista: Drinking Tonight - 2007 Brunello di Montalcino, Col d´Orcia

Barolista: 2010 & 2012 Brunello Di Montalcino, Col d´Orcia

Barolista: 2015 Brunello di Montalcino, Col d´Orcia

Barolista: 2019 Brunello di Montalcino, Col d´Orcia

Barolista: 1985 - 2007 Brunello Di Montalcino Poggio Al Vento, Col d´Orcia

Barolista: Drinking Tonight - 2008 Brunello Di Montalcino Poggio Al Vento, Col d´Orcia

Barolista: In Search of Brunello di Montalcino´s Soul - Chapter XXVIII (Poggio al Vento 82, 04)

Barolista: In Search of Brunello di Montalcino´s Soul - Chapter XXXV (Poggio al Vento 01)

Sortiment Tasting With Divine

I was invited by Divine | Wines with attitude! to taste their and Savino´s range of wines. Lots of wine to taste, I managed 58 wines and here are my highlights.

Since I was walking around with notebook, tasting glass and spitton in hand while, in most cases, talking to the representatives from the estates, notes will be short and with a ~ score.

NV Grand Blanc de Blancs, Gosset

Beautiful nose, cold butter, fresh flowers and a long, refined taste with a crisp acidity.

~95p   (tasted 2026/09)

2016 Brut, Gosset

Tight, focused and generous with a long, lingering taste, very fine.

~94p   (tasted 2026/09)

2012 Celebris, Gosset

Racy, rich and layered with stunning yellow fruit, structure and length.

~95p   (tasted 2026/09)

NV Rosé Cuvèe Suzanne

High and energetic with boatloads of red fruits, a stunning backbone and precious nerve.

~96p   (tasted 2026/09)

2024 Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons, Domaine Séguinot-Bordet

Fresh, stony with lemon peel, grass and sweet minerals.

~90p   (tasted 2026/09)

2024 Chablis Grand Cru Vaudésir, Domaine Séguinot-Bordet

A deep, chalky nose with beautiful lime scented fruit and a long, long, racy finish.

~93p   (tasted 2026/09)

2024 Chablis Grand Cru Les Preuses, Domaine Séguinot-Bordet

A steely, restrained nose with a layered, smoky taste that goes of for a minute. Needs time.

~95p   (tasted 2026/09)

2024 Chardonnay, Diatom

Low keyed, saline and with a very fine lemon and peach fruit.

~91p   (tasted 2026/09)

2020 Chateau Fonroque

A elegant, warm nose with stables and fresh plums, long and snappy.

~92p   (tasted 2026/09)

2019 Château Fonroque

Tighter and more broadshouldered than the 20 with gorgeous fruit and authority.

~93p   (tasted 2026/09)

2023 Matadiablos, Casa Lebai

A big, bold, meaty nose with sweet black fruit and a very fine, tight, taut finish.

~92p   (tasted 2026/09)

2024 Mount Richmond Pinot Noir, Elk Cove Vineyards

A handsome, smoky nose with ripe raspberries, smoke and fresh herbs. 

~92p   (tasted 2026/09)

2021 Bella Vigna Pinot Noir, Martinelli

A deep, hedonistic nose with adorable red fruit, a structure for further aging and a long finish.

~94p   (tasted 2026/09)

2016 Barolo Bussia Vigneto Bufani, Batasiolo

Deep, earthy with dried strawberries and fine balsamic notes. Very long.

~93p   (tasted 2026/09)

2012 Barolo Riserva Boscareti, Batasiolo

A stunning frame of dark fruit, Langhe earth, mushrooms and licorice. Really fine.

~94p   (tasted 2026/09)

2012 Barolo Riserva Briccolina, Batasiolo

Even better, with a beautiful old school Nebbiolo character and backbone. 

~95p   (tasted 2026/09)

2020 Barbaresco Gallina, Roagna

High and refined with wild strawberries, roses and gravel. Precious. A tight, seamless finish.

~94p   (tasted 2026/09)

2021 Barolo del Comune di La Morra, Christian Boffa

A open, smoky nose, fresh cherries, tobacco and Langhe earth. Very fine.

~92p   (tasted 2026/09)

2020 Barolo Capalot, Christian Boffa

Restrained and rewarding with gorgeous fruit, seedy cherries, leather and asphalt. A very fine warmth.

~93p   (tasted 2026/09)

2021 Barolo Rocche del Castiglione

A tight, focused and just stunning nose with a long, long finish that sums up everyting that is great with this MGA.

~94p   (tasted 2026/09)

2021 Barolo Brea Vigna Ca´Mia

As great as tasted in January with Alex et al - Barolista: Dinner With Some Great Winemakers In Piedmont

~96p   (tasted 2026/09)

Two Mature Baroli

1964 Barolo Riserva Stravecchio, Luigi Pistone

A soft, mature nose with notes of moist undergrowth, mushrooms, cold coffee, stale Coca-Cola and dried flowers. Held up well for three days.

The taste is dry and linear with a fine dried up sweetness and a long, warm finish. There is still some tannins remaining in the finish. Very, very good.

91p   (tasted 2026/08)

1970 Barolo Riserva Speciale Cannubi, Tenuta Carretta

A high, fine nose with notes of green skiwax, walnuts, forest floor and dry chocolate. Very, very good. Opens up during day two and actually best on day three, the fruit is sweeter then.

The taste is dry and linear with notes of earth, dried red fruits, tobacco and worn leather. As the nose, gets better with air and best on day two.

88p   (tasted 2026/08)

A Couple Of Days In Piedmont - A Visit To San Biagio

This is my fourth visit to San Biagio since 2022. Why? 

Beacuse Tiziana and Gianluca (and Leo, although the heat made him sleepy the day I visited) are the most gracious hosts that combine kindness, generosity and a focus to make truly great wine (even if they don´t say so, my words).

As Arnold says - I´ll be back.

Barolista: The Barolo Boys In Piedmont - A Visit To San Biagio

Barolista: A Couple Of Days In Piedmont - A Visit To San Biagio

Barolista: A Couple Of Days In Piedmont - Visit To San Biagio

2024 Langhe Chardonnay Ad Majore

A lively, mineral laden nose with notes of lemon cream and white flowers. Very, very good.

The taste is fresh with lots of lemon fruit, notes of gravel, dry passionfruit and a very good acidity.

89p   (tasted 2025/09)

2024 Dolcetto d´Alba 

A young, perky nose with notes of herbs, iron and ripening blueberries.

The taste is stony and linear with notes of damsons, bakelite and charcoal. 

87p   (tasted 2025/09)

2025 Verduno Pelavergo

A delicate, fine nose with notes of dried raspberries, gravel and a light floral note. Very, very good.

The taste is open and velvety with a very fine red fruit, soft tannins and a lovely herbal note.

89p   (tasted 2025/09)

2023 Barbera d´Alba Superiore Ad Majore

An open, juciy nose with notes of licorice, asphalt and ripe raspberries. High and fine.

The taste is spicy and warm with a peppery raspberry fruit, a very good acidity and a long, warm finish.

90p   (tasted 2025/09)

2022 Barbera d´Alba Superiore

A very deep, gorgeous nose with notes of ripe wild raspberries, asphalt and dark cookie dough.

The taste is rich and racy with lots of licorice, raspberries and summer warm asphalt. A very fine acidity.

92p   (tasted 2025/09)

2023 Langhe Nebbiolo Ad Majore

An easy going, cool nose with notes of red currants, strawberries, rosehips and dry licorice.

The taste is low keyed and elegant with notes of wild strawberries, minerals and some tobacco notes.

88p   (tasted 2025/09)

2022 Langhe Nebbiolo

A deep, dark nose with notes of assorted spice, ripe cherries and asphalt. Very fine.

The taste is big and steady with lovely cherry fruit, tobacco and dark flowers.

91p   (tasted 2025/09)

2021 Barbaresco Montersino

The 21 Montersino has put on weight and focus since I tasted it in January - Barolista: The Barolo Boys In Piedmont - A Visit To San Biagio - just a stunning wine now. 5+ years.

94p   (tasted 2025/09)

2020 Barolo del Comune di La Morra

Again, tasted in January and even better now with a nicely balanced, fresh nose with notes of red cherries, Langhe earth and rose petals.

The taste is pure and fine with notes of candied cherries, blue ski wax and licorice. 7+ years.

93p   (tasted 2025/09)

2021 Barolo Galina

I am deeply privileged to get to taste these stunners on a regular basis. Also tasted in January, this just needs 10+ years to become a perfect specimen of a Barolo. The fruit is brilliant, the concentration is of the charts while being refined and focused. Truly great.

96p   (tasted 2025/09)

2019 Barolo Bricco San Biagio

Tasted in September of 2025 - Barolista: A Couple Of Days In Piedmont - A Visit To San Biagio - and even better with one more year in the bottle, tight and structured with boatloads of cherry fruit and taut tannins. 10+ years.

95p   (tasted 2025/09)

2020 Barolo Bricco San Biagio

Also tasted in January, this gem has taking on one more layer with greater depth, structure and finesse. Just wait another 6+ years.

95p   (tasted 2025/09)

2021 Barolo Bricco San Biagio

Ooh boy, this is what my dreams are made of, yet again tasted in January, and yet again a wine that has added on more complexity and character. A perfect wine in the making, 10+ years.

97p   (tasted 2025/09)

2019 Barolo San Rocco

The 19 San Rocco oozes up from the glass with notes of dark perfume, ripe black cherries, tobacco and sweet rosehips. Just lovely.

The taste is pure, tight and concentrated with layered tannins, stunning black cherry fruit, cold coffee and asphalt. The finish goes on and on. 8+ years.

94p   (tasted 2025/09)

2019 Barolo Riserva Bricco San Biagio

I wrote "drop dead gorgeous" when tasted in January - Barolista: The Barolo Boys In Piedmont - A Visit To San Biagio - and it still is. This time I supplemented with "too kill an die for". Wine doesn´t get better than this. 10+ years.

99p   (tasted 2025/09)

2020 Alta Langa Riserva

The 2020 is a beauty with a high, pure nose with notes of dried passionfruits, sandelwood and chrushed rocks. 

The taste is fresh, forward and racy with notes of lemon biscuits, yellow flowers and gravel. A very fine acidity. 

92p   (tasted 2025/09)

A Couple Of Days In Piedmont - A Visit To Mauro Sebaste

This cantina has a very fascinating history that sums up that with focus, energy and willpower you can get far. They have 30 ha and makes ca 150.000 bottles per year.

Sylla took great care of me, showed me the cellar and poured these fine wines.

Inof here - Mauro Sebaste – Winery

2021 Alta Langa Avremo

80% Pinot Noir & 20% Chardonnay, zero dosage. The nose is fresh and pure with notes of ripening peach, chalk and white flowers. Very delicate and handsome.

The taste is salivating and fine with notes of dry passionfruit, red apples and chrushed rocks. A very fine acidity. The first vintage of this gem was the 2018.

91p   (tasted 2026/09)

2025 Langhe Bianco Centobricchi

Made from Viognier raised in second passage tonneaux for six months. The nose is high and fine with notes of yellow apples, sponge cake and yellow plums. Very fine.

The taste is forward and fine with lovely yellow fruit, some hints of oak and a long, layered finish.

91p   (tasted 2026/09)

2022 Nizza Costemonghisio

This Barbera offers up a large scaled, forward nose with notes of ripe blackberries, dark flowers and sweet licorice. Very, very good.

The taste is rich and focused with a fine balance, sweet plummy fruit and a long, warm finish. 

89p   (tasted 2026/09)

2023 Nebbiolo d´Alba Parigi

A very fine, elegant nose with notes of rosehips, tobacco, shoe cream and ripe red cherries. Lovely.

The taste is pure and racy with beautiful Nebbiolo fruit, notes of violets, cool tobacco and rosehips. 4+ years.

92p   (tasted 2026/09)

2022 Barolo Trésüri

A very elegant, earthy nose with notes of hard cherry candy, coffee powder, forest floor and red licorice.

The taste is tight and fine with notes of dried cherries, sugared coffee, tobacco and sweet earth. Really fine. 6+ years.

93p   (tasted 2026/09)

2021 Barolo Cerretta

Cerretta have been hit really hard by hail during this (2026) vintage, but this 21 is a stunner. The nose is very deep, layered and intense with notes of ripe black cherries, fine tobacco, rose petals and a hint of chocolate wafers.

The taste is very tight, focused and just stunning with gorgeous fruit, taut tannins and a finish that goes on for over a minute. Great wine. 10+ years.

96p   (tasted 2026/09)

A Couple Of Days In Piedmont - A Visit To Sorelle Olivero

This visit is a great example of why I love to visit, for me, new cantinas everytime I´m in Langhe. Down to earth, kind, generous people that makes very good wines from this hallowed earth. 

Raffaella and Alessandro (Raffaella´s nephew) was the perfect hosts, showing me the cellars and pouring their wines. When I looked on the shelfs I noticed a lable that I have seen before - Barolista: 1978 Barolo, Aldo Olivero. That was from Raffaella´s father, and I also have a 1971 in the cellar.

Its a small cantina with 3 ha and they make ca 20.000 bottles per year.

Info here  - Olivero Vini – Un nuovo sito targato WordPress

2025 Langhe Favorita

An open, fresh nose with notes of peach, white flowers and salted lemons. Very good.

The taste is cool and fine with a nice floral note, lemon fruit and a very good acidity.

87p   (tasted 2026/09)

2025 Dolcetto d´Alba

A nice, linear nose with notes of blueberries, bakelite and iron. Very good.

The taste is seedy and fine with a fine blueberry- and damson fruit, soft tannins and a medium long finish.

87p   (tasted 2026/09)

2025 Barbera d´Alba

A large scaled, spicy nose with notes of plums, licorice and a hint of menthol. Very, very good.

The taste is high and fine with notes of sweet violets, raspberries and pipe tobacco. A very fine acidity.

89p   (tasted 2026/09)

2024 Nebbiolo d´Alba

An open, fruity nose with notes of ripe cherry fruit, bonfire smoke, violets and forest floor. 

The taste is tight and nicely focused with notes of cherry pips, dry licorice and silky tannins. 

90p   (tasted 2026/09)

2022 Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d´Alba

A deep, warm nose with lovely notes of candied cherries, red apples, asphalt and dried flowers. Gorgeous.

The taste is firm and complex with lovely cherry fruit, taut tannins and a long, lingering finish. 8+ years.

93p   (tasted 2026/09)