Leiblich


Lieblich, meaning ‘fleshy’ in German, is not commonly seen on German labels but it often used informally to describe German wines sweeter than those labelled trocken, halbtrocken, or feinherb.

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Lieblich, meaning ‘fleshy’ in German, is not commonly seen on German labels but it often used informally to describe German wines sweeter than those labelled trocken, halbtrocken, or feinherb. It is part of an older, more traditional set of terms used to describe the sweetness.

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Giovanni Sordo Barolo 'Parussi' 2021
ID 92+

Giovanni Sordo Barolo ‘Parussi’ 2021

Nebbiolo | Piedmont, Barolo

Dark horse. Brooding, it looks a little mean at the moment. It will definitely fall into line and become a generous and juicy wine. A gravity and immediate presence to it. A load of complexity here a little coffee and tea and bit more Serralunga. Long firm tannins. ID 92+ Points
$173
$166ea in any 3+
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Wildly fresh, the 2021 Trebbiano d'Abruzzo Fonte Canale is impossible to ignore, with a vivid blend of fennel and minty herbs, stone dust, flint and crushed green apples. This flows across the palate with liquid florals and depths of lime-infused orchard fruits, taking on a distinctly salty sensation toward the close. A whiplash of minerality and zesty acidity enlivens the finale as the 2021 finishes with staining concentration yet still vibrant and chiseled. Fonte Canale remains the benchmark f
$350
$340ea in any 3+
$330ea in any 6+

Fletcher Barbaresco ‘Recta Pete’ 2021

Nebbiolo | Piedmont, Barbaresco

An Aussie in Piedmont! Dave Fletcher's Barbaresco is turning heads in Australia & Italy! FYI - Recta Pete translates to Shoot Straight. Dave has a deft touch making sophisticated wine with fine bone and a delicious core of fruit. He's quickly established respect in the region through is work making the wine at Cerretto and his efforts establishing his own venture. The wines always show great restraint and harmony.By all accounts Dave's done it again in 2018. Can't wait to get my laughing gea
$96
$92ea in any 3+
$88ea in any 6+
Lovely shape, flow and texture fine, sophisticated and elegant. A strong follow-up with more immediate approachability than the 2021 with plenty more to come. Nice subtle reductive line. Complexing beautifully with florals and the saline twist. Exceptional texture and length.To keep the volume of the 2022 Alberto Nanclares, they had to sacrifice the Paraje Mina, Crisopa and Coccinela bottlings and add them to this cuvée. They are very careful with the environment in their vineyards;
$79
$76ea in any 3+
$73ea in any 6+