Winemaker Notes
Countacc is a wine of surprising power and intensity. The fragrance is aromatic and refined yet intense, with notes of leather and cassis. Countacc! gives an initial impression on the palate of great ripeness, richness and fullness, with an acidity and structure characteristic of Nebbiolo married to the elegant black fruit and herbal notes of the Cabernet, softened by a lush, velvety cloak of Barbera covering well-structured tannins. The finish is long and pronounced, with a lingering impression of great depth.
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.
PIM08630_1996 Item# 17689