NoseThe bouquet on the nose is very intense with elegant notes of ripe berries, macerated flowers, and tertiary notes of sweet spices, black pepper and balsamic sensations. black-peppercloveviolet
FlavorOn the palate it is fresh, dry, medium-bodied, with silky integrated tannins. Long mineral 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: 89Vintage 2017Wine SpectatorThis has fading fruit flavors, leaving notes of earth, iron, tea and eucalyptus. Though juicy and supple in texture, this red is more about the savory side of Nebbiolo. Drink now. 5,000 cases made, 300 cases imported.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 87Vintage 2011Wine EnthusiastThis has herbaceous aromas evoking crushed mint and wild herb that mingle with a whiffs of forest floor. Taut and linear, the palate offers dried cherry, star anise and a hint of rusty nail alongside dusty drying tannins.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 87Vintage 2011Wine EnthusiastBalsamic aromas of camphor, worn leather and dried rose lead the nose. On the straightforward palate, lithe tannins lightly support dried cherry, orange zest and a hint of anise.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
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