With a bit of airing the nose develops nose of rose, moist underbrush, dried spiced cherries, crushed rock. Lean bit flavorful, the palate starts with a big whack of crunchy cherry and quickly goes minerally. Not especially concentrated, but it’s got acidity and a bit of tannin that helps it cut through a rich meal — in this case a rich, long-simmered meat sauce.
With a bit of airing the nose develops nose of rose, moist underbrush, dried spiced cherries, crushed rock. Lean bit flavorful, the palate starts with a big whack of crunchy cherry and quickly goes minerally. Not especially concentrated, but it’s got acidity and a bit of tannin that helps it cut through a rich meal — in this case a rich, long-simmered meat sauce.
Jul 18th, 2022
Nicely delineated. Structured in just the right way. Classic aroma, lovely on the palate, an awesome expression of alto Piemonte Nebbiolo, though not as red-fruited as I expected.
Nicely delineated. Structured in just the right way. Classic aroma, lovely on the palate, an awesome expression of alto Piemonte Nebbiolo, though not as red-fruited as I expected.
Sep 4th, 2016
Wowza! A big nose of tar & blood oranges. Both day 1 and 2. A minimally f’d with Nebbiolo from a cooler site, put into large Slovenian oak. Not forever, but enough. No wood apparent. But it’s luscious, just short of full. ( There have been Baroli pass these lips that were not up to this). A hidden gem.
Wowza! A big nose of tar & blood oranges. Both day 1 and 2. A minimally f’d with Nebbiolo from a cooler site, put into large Slovenian oak. Not forever, but enough. No wood apparent. But it’s luscious, just short of full. ( There have been Baroli pass these lips that were not up to this). A hidden gem.
Oct 20th, 2023
N: cherries, licorice, tar, violets
P: fresh cherries on the palate with a bit of white pepper, tomato water, tobacco, and savory herbs. A bit tamer on the palate — was expecting a little more punch — but pleasant.
Nice either sausage and mushroom pizza.
N: cherries, licorice, tar, violets
P: fresh cherries on the palate with a bit of white pepper, tomato water, tobacco, and savory herbs. A bit tamer on the palate — was expecting a little more punch — but pleasant.
Nice either sausage and mushroom pizza.
Mar 14th, 2022
Similar notes to 6 months ago. Great with pizza!
Similar notes to 6 months ago. Great with pizza!
Mar 10th, 2021
Excellent Langhe Nebbiolo. One of the best I’ve had.
Excellent Langhe Nebbiolo. One of the best I’ve had.
Feb 11th, 2021Hard to beat for $22. Aromas of walking through a field of flowers. Cherry, rose petal, and fresh tobacco flavors. Reminds me of a top tier Cote du Py.
Hard to beat for $22. Aromas of walking through a field of flowers. Cherry, rose petal, and fresh tobacco flavors. Reminds me of a top tier Cote du Py.
Sep 22nd, 2020Jordan had this 3 years ago
Jordan had this 3 years ago
Mar 23rd, 2021
Robert had this 3 years ago
Robert had this 3 years ago
Feb 20th, 2021
Mieke had this 4 years ago
Mieke had this 4 years ago
Oct 10th, 2020
Novaresi, Novara, Piedmont, Italy
