Italian Collection
Ciabot Berton,Curto Marco,Massolino 2015
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
Ciabot Berton Barolo Roggeri 2015 (2 x 750ml)
Curto Marco Barolo Arborina 2015 (2 x 750ml)
Massolino Barolo Serralunga d'Alba 2015 (2 x 750ml)
Three Barolo producers from the outstanding 2015 vintage, a warm and generous year producing wines of opulent fruit, brightness and early approachability that nonetheless carry the classic grip and structure of the appellation. Marco Curto's Arborina comes from one of La Morra's most celebrated crus for rich, expressive Nebbiolo, awarded 16.5+ by Speller at JancisRobinson.com. Massolino, one of Serralunga d'Alba's most respected traditional producers since 1896, received 91 from Galloni at Vinous and 17 from Speller at JancisRobinson.com. Ciabot Berton's Roggeri, from the Oberto family's La Morra estate bottling Barolo since 1961, was awarded 93 by Galloni at Vinous and 16 by Robinson MW.
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
Ciabot Berton Barolo Roggeri 2015
“Timid nose. Very sweet palate entry. Rather stodgy and earthbound with pretty rustic tannins.” - Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, 16/20 (Dec 2018)
“The 2015 Barolo Roggeri is a beautiful, gracious wine. Sweet red berry fruit and perfumed floral notes open first, revealing a mid-weight, vibrant Barolo of real character. The 2015 has an aura of sensuality to it, until the firm Nebbiolo tannins make themselves felt. I especially admire the purity of the flavors.” - Antonio Galloni, Vinous, 93/100 (Oct 2020)
Curto Marco Barolo Arborina 2015
“Mid ruby with orange tinges. Brooding nose with underlying richness of fruit and top notes of sweet spice. Lots of ripe cherry fruit perfectly balanced by tangy acidity. Bags of grainy tannins and proper depth on the finish. You could be tempted to drink this now, but there is more to come.” - Walter Speller, JancisRobinson.com, 16.5+/20 (Jun 2019)
Massolino Barolo Serralunga d'Alba 2015
“The 2015 Barolo is bright and beautifully focused, with lovely red berry, orange peel and floral character. Medium in body, translucent and gracious, Massolino's straight Barolo is fabulous in 2015. This is a very pretty, classy wine that readers will be able to enjoy with minimal cellaring. Even so, the straight Barolo has a track record of aging gracefully. Vineyard sites are Briccolina, Collareto, Broglio, Le Turne, all in Serralunga, plus a bit of fruit from Parussi, which is in Castiglione Falletto.” - Antonio Galloni, Vinous, 91/100 (Nov 2018)
“Fresh, savoury-spicy nose that is a little peppery as well as voluminous. Succulent fruit matched by fine, tannic grip. Elegant as well as gripping on the finish.” - Walter Speller, JancisRobinson.com, 17/20 (Dec 2018)
More from Italy, Spain and Portugal Fine Wine Auction
