"Seghesio, based in Monforte, makes excellent wines that capture the best of the soft textural elements that are the hallmark of the modern school in Piedmont." – Antonio Galloni
The steep slopes of Seghesio's winery in Monforte d'Alba were not always carpeted in vines. It wasn't until 1964 when Ettore Seghesio, a tenant farmer working the land, saved enough money to purchase the farm from its owners – and had the foresight to plant vineyards of Nebbiolo! For many years, the family's grapes were sold off in bulk to other producers in the region. In 1998, Ettore's sons, Aldo and Riccardo, took over the family estate and began bottling wine under the Seghesio label. Their outstanding terroir, together with a perfect blend of traditional and modern vinification methods, results in the production of lovely wines that have been greatly praised by the Italian and international press. Riccardo is now at the helm of the estate after Aldo's sudden passing in 2010. In addition, Aldo's two sons, Sandro and Marco, and his daughter, Michela, now work full-time at the estate. This is truly a family operation steeped in tradition.
Farming Practice:Practicing Organic
Wine Spectator 91 Plump and supple, with soft raspberry, toasted spice and licorice flavors that glide along a silky finish. Wine Enthusiast 91 This is an impressive appellation
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California » Sonoma County
Wine Spectator 91 Plump and supple, with soft raspberry, toasted spice and licorice flavors that glide along a silky finish. Wine Enthusiast 91 This is an impressive appellation
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Italy » Barbera d'Alba
"With big fruit and a refreshing, juicy alcoholic palate" - Gambero Rosso "Barbera - 100%. Wine Information:Barbera - 100% Vineyard age (year of planting): Barbera: 1990,
Vinous Media 93 "Seghesio's 2013 Barolo La Villa is relatively open-knit and soft for a young Monforte Barolo. Beams of acidity and tannin give the wine
Wine Advocate 94 Medium to deep garnet-purple, the 2015 Zinfandel Old Vine offers a beguiling nose of crushed blueberries, Black Forest cake and crème de cassis
Wine Spectator 93 Plump and loaded with rich, jammy fruit, this Zinfandel is a pleasure to drink. Bold accents of wild berry, spicy cinnamon and licorice
Spicy, lush black fruit of Alexander Valley. Briary and raspberry flavors, along with structure, of cooler Dry Creek Valley. Balanced and elegantly structured.
Wine Spectator 93 Plump and loaded with rich, jammy fruit, this Zinfandel is a pleasure to drink. Bold accents of wild berry, spicy cinnamon and licorice
Robert Parker 93 "I was completely floored by Seghesio's 2006 Barolo La Villa, easily the best vintage of this wine I have ever tasted. Dark plums,
"Scents of raspberries and mulling spices. Medium-bodied and elegant with flavors of raspberries and black currants. Slight black-pepper notes with a hint of clove and
Wine Spectator 93 Wine Spectator - "Plump and luscious, this is jam-packed with fruit. Lively blackberry, pepper and other spice box aromas lead to ripe and
Wine Spectator 92 "A lively, zesty red that offers bright cherry and tarragon aromas and sleekly layered flavors of briary raspberry, nutmeg and fresh- cracked black
Wine Spectator 93 "A winning combination of rustic richness and sleek balance. Aromas of briary wild berry and spicy mocha lead to dense, layered flavors of
"When Edoardo Seghesio first planted Zinfandel on our Home Ranch in Alexander Valley in 1895, Zinfandel was known as the "boss" grape in Sonoma County.
"Cortina exemplifies a special place with briery, spicy white pepper typicity and minerally, loamy soil undertones Deeply hued and elegantly concentrated with fine dusty tannins Flavors of
Robert Parker 93 "The dense ruby/purple-tinged 2007 Zinfandel Home Ranch offers sumptuous aromas of truffles, earth, blackberries, briery mountain fruits, and spice. Broad, rich, and opulent,
Wine Spectator 92 "Deeply perfumed aromas of dark berries and old vine Zin's intrinsic briary spiciness. Layered bright fruit flavors reminiscent of a rich berry pie
"Our family roots are firmly planted in Zinfandel as our Great-Grandfather, Edoardo Seghesio, first planted Zinfandel on our Alexander Valley Home Ranch in 1895. Today,
"With big fruit and a refreshing, juicy alcoholic palate" - Gambero Rosso "Barbera - 100%. Wine Information:Barbera - 100% Vineyard age (year of planting): Barbera: 1990,
Wine Spectator 92 "Aromas of crushed dark fruits, dried mushroom and dried rose follow through to a full body, with velvety tannins and a long finish.
"Flavors and aromas of apples and apple crumble with citrus and quince notes. Floral spearmint spices accompany undertones of melons. Broad and voluminous with pure
Wine Spectator 95 "What a beautiful nose, with flowers, licorice, ripe fruit and fresh leather. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a wonderful ripeness of fruit, yet
"Our family roots are firmly planted in Zinfandel as our Great-Grandfather, Edoardo Seghesio, first planted Zinfandel on our Alexander Valley Home Ranch in 1895. Today,
Wine Spectator 93 "Offers wonderful complexity, depth, focus and range of flavors, with ripe raspberry, black cherry, plum and mineral notes. Full-bodied, with a touch
