Winemaker Notes
This Nebbiolo comes from 5 hectares in the Osso San Grato cru. The vines were planted in 1960 and enjoy southern exposure. The soils are volcanic and moranic, owing their composition to prehistoric glacial activity.
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
Underbrush, leather, dark spice and menthol aromas shape the nose on this radiant red along with forest berry. The vibrant chiseled palate mirrors the nose, evoking wild strawberry, Marasca cherry, licorice and chopped mint. Firm polished tannins and bright acidity lend balance and tension. It's a stunning wine, loaded with class and finesse
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Wine Spectator
Intense, kicking off with a beam of cherry flavors, shaded by tobacco and mineral notes, all fused to a tensile structure. The tannins are assertive yet refined, and will allow this to develop. Balanced overall and long.
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.
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