Italian Collection
Marengo, Produttori del Barbaresco & Sandrone 2011,2017
Italy
About the SessionItaly dominates the auction, led by a considerable depth of Tuscan greats. Fontodi spans the full range of the estate from the benchmark Chianti Classico through multiple vintages of Flaccianello della Pieve, their iconic Sangiovese IGT, to the crown jewel Vigna del Sorbo Chianti Classico Gran Selezione. The jewel in the crown of Tuscan reds, Brunello di Montalcino is well represented with offerings from Il Poggione, Casanova di Neri, Silvio Nardi, and the rare Gaja Pieve Santa Restituta. A group of curated Italian Collections rounds out the Italian session, offering mixed selections ideal for those seeking range across multiple producers in a single lot.
About this Item
Marengo Nebbiolo d'Alba Valmaggiore 2011 (1 x 750ml)
Produttori del Barbaresco Langhe Nebbiolo 2017 (1 x 750ml)
Sandrone Dolcetto d'Alba 2017 (2 x 750ml)
Three Piedmontese wines beyond Barolo, showcasing the breadth of the region's red variety offer. Produttori del Barbaresco's Langhe Nebbiolo 2017 offers pure, accessible Barbaresco Nebbiolo in a warm and concentrated vintage, with fresh wild berry and rose hip character, rated 91 by Larner at Wine Advocate. Marengo's Nebbiolo d'Alba Valmaggiore 2011 crosses the Tanaro to the Roero's sandy, mineral-rich soils, where altitude and poor soils preserve the finesse and zesty freshness that distinguish this celebrated cru, awarded 16 by Harding MW at JancisRobinson.com. Sandrone's Dolcetto d'Alba 2017, sourced from high-altitude vineyards, rated 90 by Sanderson at Wine Spectator.
Provenance
The late David Brice was a respected wine connoisseur, collector and co-founder of Brice and Burnett – The Fine Wine Specialists (formerly Wine Cellar). His lifelong passion for wine from all corners of the world wine, and generosity, helped develop a culture of fine wine in South Africa and beyond. Always with value and authenticity in mind, the collection spans a wide range of styles from leading producers and diverse regions. The wines were professionally imported under refrigeration and carefully stored at Brice and Burnett (formerly Wine Cellar) thereafter. Many of the producers are not available in South Africa and provide an excellent buying opportunity.
For more detailed information on the lots, please feel free to contact Roland Peens (roland@briceandburnett.co.za). Roland spent many years sharing and enjoying these wines with David Brice and is happy to provide further insight into the collection.
Critics Ratings
Marengo Nebbiolo d'Alba Valmaggiore 2011
“Lightish ruby with first signs of brick at the rim. Delicately herbal and cedary. Tight and zesty and fine grained. All finely balanced and expressive. Nicely dry to finish.” - Julia Harding MW, JancisRobinson.com, 16/20 (Sep 2013)
Produttori del Barbaresco Langhe Nebbiolo 2017
“The 2017 Langhe Nebbiolo is an elegant expression that shows tonic and fresh fruit with wild berry, rose hip and tilled earth. This wine excels in terms of presenting Nebbiolo in its most pure and naked state. This vintage shows an extra level of concentration and textural richness with a clear tannic bite on the close.” - Monica Larner, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 91/100 (Jun 2019)
Sandrone Dolcetto d'Alba 2017
“An intense nose of black cherry, blackberry and pomegranate notes marks this dense, concentrated red, which is well-structured but covered in fleshy fruit until the long finish.” - Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator, 90/100 (Mar 2019)
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