Nosearomatic herbs, flowers and dark pulp fruit, lavender and pepper black-pepperherbslavender
Flavortannins are velvety and has a nice acidity, with a persistent and balanced finish
Piedmont At a Glance
Region NamePiedmont
Piemonte is considered by many the top wine region of Italy, being the land of Barolo and Barbaresco, even though these mega-popular wines only account for 3% of the region’s wine production.
Score: 90Vintage 2017Wine EnthusiastAromas of dark-skinned fruit, tobacco and scorched earth emerge from the glass. The dense palate shows sour cherry, white pepper and coconut alongside tightly-knit tannins. Drink 2023–2029.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 94Vintage 2016Wine SpectatorVery tight, this has shut down, with the structure dominating any fruit or savory flavors for now. The nose and palate, however, hint at the depth and ripe fruit that lurks beneath. Fine balance. Best from 2024 through 2045. 400 cases made, 35 cases imported.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 91Vintage 2016Wine EnthusiastAromas of tobacco, cooking spice and red-skinned berry emerge from the glass. The structured palate offers sour cherry, clove and black pepper alongside close-grained tannins and solid acidity. Drink 2023–2030. Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
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