Idiot’s Grace | Cabernet Franc

Thoughtful and cerebral without being esthetic. Organic. Biodynamic. Pledged to terroir. Cab Franc ringer for Clos Rougeard.

Nicolas-Jay | Pinot Noir, Chardonnay

Jean-Nicolas Méo of Domaine Méo-Camuzet joins IRS founder Jay Boberg in making Burg-meets-Oregon Pinot and Chard. Not mimicking Burgundy but inspired by it.

Albert Joly | Puligny-Montrachet

7th generation of farmers stretching back to the founding of the village. Organic. Old-school. Touch of matchstick and flint. Classic chardonnay.

Patrice Rion | Chambolle-Musigny, NSG, …

Innovator that brought precision farming and winemaking to the family domaine back in the 80’s. A pioneer of Organic farming. Pristine wines. Extraordinary terroirs.

Huber-Verdereau | Volnay, Pommard, …

Biodynamic, farmed with horses. Thiébault is a thought leader, a classic winemaker and the President of the Burgundy Growers Association. Pure, essence of Burgundy.

Violot-Guillemard | Pommard, Beaune, …

Family transition continues with 5th-gen Joannès taking the reins from his iconic father. Organic, classic wines of true pedigree. Power without weight.

Bricco Mollea | Barolo, Langhe Nebbiolo, …

Massimo Martinelli was the winemaker at Renato Ratti for 40+ years. This is his personal winery. Traditional approach. An artist’s soul.

Crissante Alessandria | Capalot, Galina, …

Grand cru Barolo sites of Capalot and Galina anchor this small, family cantina. Thoughtful farming. Gentle winemaking. Aged in botti. Visceral wines.

Lalù | Barolo, Langhe Nebbiolo, Barbera

Two friends who met while studying winemaking and viticulture. They made wine in Burgundy then returned home with a fresh take on Serralunga d'Alba.

Runchét | Barbaresco, Langhe Nebbiolo

Husband and wife team. Business end for her, winegrowing for him. A grand cru site. Dramatic and unforgiving. Elegant Barbaresco and shining Langhe Nebbiolo.

Cornarea | Arneis, Nebbiolo d’Alba

The quite literal saviors of Arneis with the oldest holdings of this saline driven white wine. One hill in Roero with 365 degrees of exposition. Clean and sheer wines.

Diego Morra | Monvigliero, Barolo, Pelaverga

Husband and wife team taking the lead with their multi-generation cantina. 4 ha. of Monvigliero is the star. Terroir is the soul. Tradition-meets-exactness in the cellar.

Manuel Marinacci | Barbaresco, Dolcetto, …

A small, single estate near Alba is the home and source of Manuel’s traditional Barbaresco and Dolcetto. Clarity of source. Cool, vibrancy in the wines.

Tiziano Grasso La Briccolina | Barolo

Serralunga d’Alba Barolo with the deep, rich fruit, and the power of blue and grey marne. Daniele makes a wine that finds grace and lift among the tannins and acid.