Italy

Although the Pressanda family have farmed vines on the south-east facing slopes around Monforte's Perno hamlet since 1900, most of the grapes grown on their 7.5ha estate were sold off, with just a small portion of fruit kept to make wine for personal consumption.That's all changed since sisters Alice and Cristina took over from their father Bruno, and they are now using traditional Piedmontese techniques to craft classically styled wines inspired by the Barolos of Bartolo Mascarello and Burlotto.Since releasing their debut 2018 Barolo di Monforte d'Alba to critical acclaim last year, there has been considerable excitement among Piedmont insiders around the domaine's second vintage. Production is tiny – just two casks of Barolo were made, in addition to a fleshy, complex Dolcetto and a beautifully poised Barbera.After native yeast fermentation in stainless steel, the Barolo is matured in Slavonian oak casks for 20 months and then in bottle for a further year. The 2019 Barolo di Monforte d'Alba offers an intoxicating fragrance of brambly fruit, dried rose petals, and spices alongside silky tannins. Although charming and open already, it has the structure for long ageing.Ca' di Press is an unmissable addition to the cellars of Barolo lovers.

Ca' di Press

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