Barattieri di San Pietro

It seems as though the Barattieri family has been linked to the Albarola estate in the Valley of the Nure forever (at least since the 13th century), but while it makes some of Italy's most outstanding sweet wines, it is still relatively little known outside of local circles (no doubt due to the small quantities these outstanding sweet wines are made in). In fact, the sweet Vin Santo is one of Italy's oldest wines on record, as it was first made in the 1823 vintage. The estate's dry wines are competently made and fine examples of what each single grape variety is all about. Also recommended: 2007 Ortrugo Frizzante Colli Piacentini (85), 2007 Malvasia Vivace Colli Piacentini (85).

From Ian D'Agata on the Best Wines of Central Italy (Jul 2009) by Ian D'Agata

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2005 Il Faggio Vino Da Tavola

Color: Red

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1998 Val di Nure Colli Piacentini

Color: Sweet White

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