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Although based in Lessona, this ancient estate also has vineyards in Bramaterra. The winemaking is traditional, with long ageing in casks. This is its top selection, from 50-year-old vines. The nose is lavish and resplendent, with generous red-fruit aromas. Broad and rounded, it's concentrated and full-bodied without showing heaviness or excessive extraction. A spicy and majestic expression of Lessona, with good acidity and excellent length. Drinking Window 2020 - 2028
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.
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