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Solid offerings

Article Abstract:

Barbaresco, Barbera d'Alba, Barbera d'Asti, Barolo, Dolcetto, Nebbiolo delle Langhe and other red wines of the Piedmont region are rated on a scale of one to 100, with tasting notes and prices provided where available. Several excellent wines are represented in the list.

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Pio Cesare's evolution

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Piedmont vintner Boffa calls himself a traditional winemaker, but his wines are becoming more complex and his winemaking style is becoming more modern. His winery, founded in 1981, produces high-quality Barolos. His style and vintages are discussed.

Product information, Cover Story, Practice, Biography, Vintners, Pio Cesare, Boffa, Pio

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Italian stallion: tasting 25 vintages of Sassicaia, the heavyweight vino da tavola

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A vertical tasting of Sassicaia resulted in the 1985 being the best, meriting a score of 99 on a scale of one to 100, with a bottle going for $220. The 1994 vintage is excellent, earning scores from 90 to 94.

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