Winemaker Notes
This dark ruby red wine exudes captivating aromas of licorice, red fruit, freshly tilled earth, forest floor and violets. In the mouth, a tantalizing salinity runs through an elegant yet powerful blend of lush red fruit, minerals and brightly structured ripe tannins. Built to age, with air this is a thoroughly captivating and delicious wine even young and a brilliant example of what heights Nebbiolo can reach.
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.