Winemaker Notes
100% Nebbiolo from 55 year old vines planted in morainic and volcanic soils. Maceration on the skins in cement vats for 14-16 days, pumping over with sprinklers, maturation for one year in 350-500 litre tonneaux and 18 months in large oak casks (20-25 Hl). Finishing in the bottle for one year.
Professional Ratings
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Wine Spectator
Piercing aromas of rose, cherry and strawberry greet the senses in this harmonious red, with a hint of truffle, while tar, iron and tobacco flavors add depth. This is well-structured and long on the dusty finish. Haunting. Drink now through 2040.
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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