Winemaker Notes
100% Nebbiolo from 45-55 year old vines planted in morainic and volcanic soils with south/southwest exposure. Aged in Slavonian and French oak casks for 30 months before resting in bottle for 1 year prior to release. 1500 cases produced annually.
Professional Ratings
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Wine Spectator
This still has one foot in its youth, with fresh cherry, berry, licorice, sandalwood and eucalyptus flavors. Turns lean and firm on the spicy, woody finish. Drink now through 2025.
Attracting the most glory, prestige and fame to the Piedmont region, Nebbiolo in all of its expressions—Barolo, Barbaresco, Roero, Ghemme and Gattinara—creates a complex wine, truly unique for its delicate qualities combined with strength and a great potential to improve over time.
But Nebbiolo isn’t all there is to red wine from Piedmont! Barbera is the most planted variety and historically most popular as a dependable, food-friendly, everyday wine.
Beyond these two, a surprising number of red varieties call Piedmont their home. Worth a try include Dolcetto for its bold concentration and aromas of spice cake. Other grapes to investigate include Freisa, Croatina, Brachetto, Grignolino and Pelaverga.