The Marcarini winery is located in the village of La Morra. Established in the 1700s, it is one of the regions historical estates and was one of the first to designate single vineyards on the labels in the 1950s. The Marcarini wines can be described as classic. They come from great vineyards sites, are farmed organically (not certified) and the wines are aged in large oak.

With the alps on three sides in the countrys mountainous North West, Piedmont creates some of Italys finest red wines. This elegant and complex wine displays the lifted aromatics, bright red fruits and fine tannins so expressive of Langhe Nebbiolo. Its smooth and medium bodied with dark berries. hints of dried herb and nunaces of leather. Approachable now but will benefit mid-term cellaring. Pair it with some rustic pork and fennel sausages on creamy parmesan polenta.

Michele Chiarlo was founded in 1956 by the sole and present owners, Michele and Giuseppina Chiarlo. Son of over seven generations of esteemed wine growers, Mr. Chiarlo is today one of the most respected producers of the fine wines of Piedmont and a leading figure in its viticultural industry. The Principe is produced with the grapes from the Nebbiolo hills in the Langa area and has been left to refine in large vats for a year. Notes of violet, red fruits and elegant fine spices. Harmonious, with good structure, the presence of fine tannins and a good round finish.

A powerhouse Piedmont producer that is synonymous with quality. The 2017 is a blend of 14 vineyards within the region. A perfectly balanced wine that has body and structure but also finesse. Ever evolving this is a collectors dream that will continue to deliver rewards with time.

Deep garnet red with medium highlights. The nose shows cherry and hints of violet together with spicy overtones. The palate is full-bodied with red fruit, and chewy tannins.

Subtle and elegant with notes of red fruit and dried roses. On the palate, the tannins are present, but fine and well-integrated, and the wine showcases excellent freshness and persistence of fruit.

A new year means new adventures, so head into your local Vintage Cellars store and venture to Italy, where the wines are as delightful and captivating as the magnificent scenery. New at Vintage Cellars is Maretti Langhe Rosso from Piedmont Italy. Sourced from grapes growing in the foothills of the Alps in the north-west of Italy, this full-bodied red is a blend of the extremely long-lived and acclaimed nebbiolo variety and barbera, the most widely planted and popular variety of the region, due to its fruit driven expressiveness and youthful approachability. This complex wine is the perfect introduction to this inspiring wine region.