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Ca’ di Press
Monforte d’Alba
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“We are simply delighted, dear reader, to offer out the brand new Ca' di Press wines, recently arrived in Australia for the first time.
This relatively new outfit in Piedmont, despite being grounded by family long in the area, has been on a markedly upward trajectory since its inception as a producer only a few years ago. Antonio Galloni, founding editor of vinous.com, and noted Italian wine critic and scholar, sings their praises ...
"Utterly sublime." & "I would love to own it"
"a truly great wine"
... and promptly revised his scoring upwards from 96pts to 97pts. I note this is ahead of nearly all Baroli in 2021, and certainly ahead of any comparatively priced Baroli available in Australia.
Very warmly recommended. These are wines of precision, of that rare blend of elegance and power. A few bottles of the Barolo ‘Perno’ are disappearing into my cellar, as they should into yours.”
— David
“It’s always a pleasure to stop by this small estate tucked into Monforte’s Perno district. Ca’ di Press embodies all the qualities of artisan farming and winemaking in Piedmont. The Pressenda family farms 7.5 hectares of vineyards in Perno. In 2018, the Pressendas began bottling wine under their label. It has been a steady climb since then. The family still sells 50% of their crop, which is necessary to balance cash flow and investment. The Barolos are done with spontaneous ferments. They spend 25-30 days on the skins, with pumpovers 2-3 times a day and no submerged cap maceration. After settling, the wines are racked into wood in the winter. These wines reflect all the fragility and beauty Nebbiolo is capable of. They are wines of toil, sacrifice, success and failure. In other words, daily values that are rooted in the land. The 2021 marks another significant step forward.”
— Antonio Galloni, vinous.com
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Ca’ di Press 2024 Dolcetto d’Alba
limited
(Shelf Price: $62.00)
Offer Price: $56.00
“A perfumed, velvety Dolcetto with berry fruit and juicy acidity and a wine that personifies easy complexity. 2000 (!) bottles produced.”
— Importer’s Notes
“A Dolcetto that elevates ‘Pizza Wine’ to the very highest levels.
Pouring a jewel-like ruby tending violet, with light lurid streaks, this 2024 Dolcetto strikes a welcomely serious chord as it unwinds slowly to reveal aromas of dark cherry, bitter orange rind, fresh marjoram, and almond paste; hints darker elements lurk in the background: plum, violets, and ‘Mr Lincoln’ Tea-Rose. The palate is supple and flowing, with no hollows; incisive acidity carries a refreshing wave from the mid-palate to conclusion before slowly fading out with repeated floral notes. Succulent cherry and preserve of same, cured meat, blood orange, and thyme. Hints of fennel and fresh rose florals, together with a lip-smacking acidity and salty minerality, on the close. Gains volume and surging power in the glass. Simply delicious.
Forget pizza; pair with fresh classic pork and fennel sausages (from Mario’s Butcher, Preston Market: the best.) or a white ragu with fresh herbs and citrus rind.”
— David
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Ca’ di Press 2021 Barolo d’Alba
very limited - preferences to orders together with the Dolceto
(Shelf Price: $262.00)
Offer Price: $236.00
“The 2021 Barolo Perno is every bit as compelling as it was when I tasted it a few months ago, maybe even a little more so! Soaring aromatics and silky tannins frame a core of pure red/purplish fruit. This is only the fourth vintage for Ca' di Press, and yet in that short time, the wines have gained in finesse through gentler extraction and a gentler oak imprint. Of course, the strong vintage helps as well. This gorgeous, translucent Barolo is utterly sublime. The 2021 is a wine of extreme finesse and beguiling beauty. I would love to own it.”
97pts — Antonio Galloni, vinous.com (second tasting)
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“The 2021 Barolo Perno represents a new level for Ca' di Press. Even though it was just bottled, the 2021 possesses notable precision right out of the gate. Crushed rose petal, chalk, mint and white pepper all race out of the glass. The aromatics alone are beguiling. Now with a more spacious winery and slightly older casks, the Pressanda family lessened the oak imprint on this wine, which comes through in a brilliant, classically translucent Perno Barolo of the highest level. I tasted the 2021 twice, and it was memorable on both occasions. There was no Riserva in 2021, just this one wine - a truly great wine.”
96pts — Antonio Galloni, vinous.com (first tasting)
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The 2021 Vintage in Barolo
“The 2021 vintage can be grouped with 2001, 2010 and 2016 as one of the best since the start of the new millennium ... The 2021 vintage may represent your last chance to stock your cellars for the next few years. The upcoming 2022, 2023 and 2024 vintages all presented different challenges, and although fruity and immediate, none are likely to live up to the aging potential of 2021."
Monica Larner, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
“These are wines that every Barolo lover should have in their cellar ... Top producers produced stunning, age-worthy wines. 2021 combines the austerity of 2019 with the elegance of 2016. The 2021s also possess refreshingly restrained alcohol levels and great balance even at this early stage.”
Kerin O'Keefe, Wine Enthusiast Magazine
If you would like any of the above, would like to come by for a private appointment, or just have some questions — please let us know.