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Ciabot Berton , Barolo Roggeri, 2001 (6 bottles @ $92.00 per bottle)
Sister and brother Paola and Marco Oberto took over management of this wonderful property in the heart of La Morra in 1990 and began to make their own wines after their dad Luigi had been selling the grapes to others for decades. By the end of the 90's writer Nicolas Belfrage had observed that "In their quiet way they could be heading for something seriously good". The Obertos can't be far off now! These are classic La Morra's; while each of the wines, Dolcetto, Barbera and the Nebbiolos are layered and intriguing, they also have the commune's characteristic rich and silky generosity.
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