Wines

A dry Champagne with apricots, figs, praline, chalk, lemons and pastries on the nose. Light-to medium-bodied with sharp acidity and fine bubbles. Focused and mineral with some toasted walnut to close. Chardonnay, pinot noir and pinot meunier. Drink now.

The zero-dosage sibling of Ayala’s Brut Majeur shows the maison’s signature filigree aromatics and soft minerality in crystalline fashion. Oyster-shell salinity and acid verve underpin the crispy pear, green apple and white grapefruit aromas. Subtle

A very pretty rosé with dried-strawberry and apple aromas and flavors. Some spiced-pear and iron undertones. Cranberries, too. Full-bodied with precision and tightness. Focused and solid. Fine bubbles and length. Always an excellent rosé. Drink now.

This wine very much embraces the signature Parusso style that always puts an emphasis on elegant power and dark fruit. The 2018 Barolo Perarmando is dedicated to the estate founder, Armando Parusso, and represents a blend of Bussia, Mosconi and Mariondino.

A rich nose, packed with aromas of ripe and dried red fruit, including heaps of wild strawberries. There’s fresh orange rind, too and on the savory side, notes of cloves, perfumed bark and brighter flowers. Full-bodied with a very silky but firm texture.

This blend of grapes from the crus of Mariondino, Mosconi and Bussia carries the signature Parusso blackcurrant and cola scent, accompanied by some sweet earth and dried herbs. Intense, sticky red and black fruits are lifted by balsamic freshness and

A strong offering at the basic level from Ayala. Pinot noir leads the blend in fresh and vibrant style. The palate has plenty of wild cherry, peach, nectarine and grapefruit flavor. Neat and crisp finish. Drink now.

Ayala's Brut Majeur has undergone reinvention with the 2019 base, now boasting more Chardonnay than any other NV from the major houses. The style is delicate and snappy with yellow apple, lime and sweet pear fruit, subtly backed up by a touch of creaminess.