Winemaker Notes
Bright garnet hue. Delicate, ethery nose with hints of plums, blackberries and dried roses and violets, underscored by alluring notes of resin and spice (cloves, cinnamon). Particularly full-flavored, with a dry palate, well-balanced tannins and elegant notes of roasted hazelnuts on a long, lingering finish.
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
A beautifully integrated wine that showcases the rugged intensity of the Inferno subzone. The aromas create a harmonious tapestry, interweaving fresh herbs with wild strawberry notes that capture the essence of Alpine viticulture. The strong mineral character - that warmed rock signature - speaks clearly of the terraced vineyards' extreme slopes and rocky soils. The structure shows Inferno's characteristically firm, grippy tannins, while maintaining the aromatic complexity through the palate. A wine that balances rustic power with sophisticated aromatics. Drink Now - 2038.
Responsible for some of the most elegant and age-worthy wines in the world, Nebbiolo, named for the ubiquitous autumnal fog (called nebbia in Italian), is the star variety of northern Italy’s Piedmont region. Grown throughout the area, as well as in the neighboring Valle d’Aosta and Valtellina, it reaches its highest potential in the Piedmontese villages of Barolo, Barbaresco and Roero. Outside of Italy, growers are still very much in the experimentation stage but some success has been achieved in parts of California. Somm Secret—If you’re new to Nebbiolo, start with a charming, wallet-friendly, early-drinking Langhe Nebbiolo or Nebbiolo d'Alba.
Containing an exciting mix of wine producing subregions, Lombardy is Italy’s largest in size and population. Good quality Pinot noir, Bonarda and Barbera have elevated the reputation of the plains of Oltrepò Pavese. To its northeast in the Alps, Valtellina is the source of Italy’s best Nebbiolo wines outside of Piedmont. Often missed in the shadow of Prosecco, Franciacorta produces collectively Italy’s best Champagne style wines, and for the fun and less serious bubbly, find Lambrusco Mantovano around the city of Mantua. Lugana, a dry white with a devoted following, is produced to the southwest of Lake Garda.