Winemaker Notes
The Sori della Sorba sit allows for wine of incredible expression, structure, vibrancy, elegance and length. Sori della Sorba is fragrant from the moment opened with dried rose petals, crushed cherries, white tea, orange pith, wet rock, fennel seed, truffle and forest earth. All these notes are held together with its incredibly fine grained, lasting tannins. Powerful and energetic in its youth the 2019 will continue to evolve to heightened levels for decades to come.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Very pretty, whole-bunch aromas of strawberries and cedar with some flowers and spices, such as nutmeg. Medium body with transparent, pure fruit and fine tannins. Savory and delicately fruity. Drinkable now, but better in 2022.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The Sori della Sorba 2019 Langhe Nebbiolo is beautifully bright and pure. The wine strikes at the heart of the Nebbiolo grape, offering you a slice of its very essence, completely unadulterated by any outside factors. The bouquet reveals spicy fruit, blueberry and light cassis. Background tones of rusty earth, terracotta and pressed blue flowers also appear. You might recognize crushed white pepper and grilled herb. This bio dynamic expression of Nebbiolo captures the most honest and transparent side of this noble Piedmont grape. That said, with this inaugural release, you'd be lucky to find one at all. Rating : 93+
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.