Having grown up at his family's 200-year-old farmhouse, 'La Berchialla', located among the crus of Barbaresco, Olek Bondonio pursued a career as a professional snowboarder before shifting his focus to winemaking. Gaining experience in the Langhe and abroad before returning to 'La Berchialla' to manage the family's vineyards.

Olek farms nearly seven hectares across Barbaresco's Roncagliette and Starderi crus, as well as parcels in Altavilla, Neive and Catagnole delle Lanze. He practices organic viticulture with a hands-on approach and, in the winery, exhibits remarkable patience, resulting in pure, deep, and traditional expressions of Barbaresco.

GIOVANNI CANONICA

Giovanni Canonica’s wines are hidden gems in the Barolo region, gaining cult status among wine lovers despite his modest approach. With about 6,000 bottles produced each vintage, they often sell out quickly, leading to overseas prices climbing up to three times those in the Australian market.

Giovanni began bottling wine from his family home about fifteen years ago, inspired by a Japanese importer who recognized the unique energy of his traditional Nebbiolo. Uniquely in Piedmont, he minimizes sulphur use, avoids fining and filtering, and ages his wines in large Slovenian oak botti, reflecting regional traditions.

With just under four acres of vines, Giovanni treats them with copper and sulfur instead of pesticides or chemical fertilisers. The grapes are harvested, destemmed, and submitted to a lengthy maceration process before being pressed and aged in large Slovenian oak botti. Giovanni eschews the addition of selected yeasts and has never dabbled in temperature control. Every aspect of this tiny production is done by hand.

CAPPELLANO

With a rich history dating back to the early 20th century, this family-owned winery, located in Serralunga d'Alba—the heart of Barolo—has consistently crafted wines of remarkable character and distinction. Cappellano's commitment to artisanal methods, combined with their deep respect for the land and its indigenous grape varieties, yields iconic Barolo wines that capture the essence of the region's history and terroir. A special note must be made of the outstanding Barolo Chinato, an aromatised bitter fortified wine that is now produced across Barolo but originates from this very address.

Below is a very special offer indeed. With incredibly small harvest volumes and rigorous fruit selection, our full collection of current and back vintage wines is almost unheard of.