Winemaker Notes
Ruby red color with garnet reflections, aroma of red fruits with notes of pepper and dog rose. Slightly spicy flavor with soft tannins.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Fragrant and lifted, showing cherries, strawberries, dried roses and a touch of licorice. Medium-bodied and vibrant, with a linear, juicy palate and lightly firm tannins shaping a slightly austere finish.
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.