Gattinara, Vercelli, Piedmont, Italy
Lovely Some tar on the nose. Cherry fruit. Lovely.
Lovely Some tar on the nose. Cherry fruit. Lovely.
Apr 5th, 2019
Just beautiful. Light cognac - y color and tastes like aged cherries with tobacco.
Just beautiful. Light cognac - y color and tastes like aged cherries with tobacco.
Mar 9th, 2019
I think this to be my favorite Nebbiolo producer. Just because.
I think this to be my favorite Nebbiolo producer. Just because.
Jun 23rd, 2018Just one quick comment: superb!
Just one quick comment: superb!
Dec 22nd, 2017Great balance between traditional and modern winemaking with the use of barique and shorter maceration time to create an approachable wine in its youth, while also incorporating the use of large traditional botti.
While there is a presence of new oak, it doesn't dominate and the purity of the Nebbiolo fruit still comes through well. Luscious brandied sour cherry, stewed raspberry, dried violets, rhubarb, cedar, baking spice, black truffle, tar, animal. Delicious. Good acidity and smooth yet structured tannins. Well balanced. Would have rated higher if there was less reliance on new French oak to add structure. Would have been interesting to see how this wine would have tasted with more fine grained tannin from the fruit instead of from wood. Excellent value alternative to barbaresco or Barolo. Rich yet elegant and finessed.
Great balance between traditional and modern winemaking with the use of barique and shorter maceration time to create an approachable wine in its youth, while also incorporating the use of large traditional botti.
While there is a presence of new oak, it doesn't dominate and the purity of the Nebbiolo fruit still comes through well. Luscious brandied sour cherry, stewed raspberry, dried violets, rhubarb, cedar, baking spice, black truffle, tar, animal. Delicious. Good acidity and smooth yet structured tannins. Well balanced. Would have rated higher if there was less reliance on new French oak to add structure. Would have been interesting to see how this wine would have tasted with more fine grained tannin from the fruit instead of from wood. Excellent value alternative to barbaresco or Barolo. Rich yet elegant and finessed.
Outstanding Gattinara from an organic producer. This Nebbiolo is as elegant as can be, with intense dark fruit on the nose and nice earthiness, with some tar/burnt rubber. Beautifully drinkable. Palate has rich dark fruit while retaining a medium body. Very good acidity and moderate tannins.
Outstanding Gattinara from an organic producer. This Nebbiolo is as elegant as can be, with intense dark fruit on the nose and nice earthiness, with some tar/burnt rubber. Beautifully drinkable. Palate has rich dark fruit while retaining a medium body. Very good acidity and moderate tannins.
Dec 2nd, 2016
Proof that I should in fact be drinking more Neb....and while I'd love them to start with BAR, it doesn't need to....this has depth of savoriness and what could absolutely be tertiary qualities despite only being 2011. Did I really only pay $35 for this at Biondvno???
Proof that I should in fact be drinking more Neb....and while I'd love them to start with BAR, it doesn't need to....this has depth of savoriness and what could absolutely be tertiary qualities despite only being 2011. Did I really only pay $35 for this at Biondvno???
Sep 23rd, 2017
Owner/Wine Director Spuyten Duyvil, Fette Sau, St. Anselm & Gotham Artisanal Provisions
Joe had this 7 years ago
Joe had this 7 years ago
Apr 17th, 2018
