Winemaker Notes
Crystalline ruby in color. On the nose, berries, wild strawberry, currant, violet and roses. The palate is light with fresh spice and orange peel. Round but direct to the finish, wrapping and elegant.
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
Opening with aromas of fresh raspberries, wild mint and thyme, it seems delicate but crescendos quickly out of the glass with gusto. Fine tannins assert themselves just enough as tart red currants and sour-cherry flavors dart back and forth across the palate, while dried laurel and rose add a lifted, savory finish that invites another sip.
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.