Vallegrande Barbaresco Nebbiolo

Popped and poured. The 2006 Vallegrande pours a garnet color with a slightly orange rim. Medium+ viscosity with no signs of sediment and no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is beginning to express some secondary notes but still being led by fruit: cherries, dried herbs, some tar, red flowers, and spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin (which is integrating well) and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. Drinking well now with some patience and should continue to do so for another 5-10 years.

This bottle was poured into a decanter about 30 minutes prior and served double-blind. It was subsequently enjoyed over the next several hours. The wine pours a deep garnet color with a translucent core. No staining of the tears and medium+ viscosity. On the nose, cherry, cranberry, red flowers, tar, and dusty earth. On the palate, the wine is bone dry with high tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. Called Langhe Nebbiolo from a warm vintage like 2012 or 2015. Close! I don’t have a lot of experience with this producer but it showed pretty well and considering it’s a 2009, it’s certainly holding up well. Drink now and over the next 5-10 years.

Solid. Straight forward Barb. Good bones but limited.

In a good spot. Nice bottle development with hints of primary fruit still there.

10/2021. Nice flavor and finish. Paired nicely with the Aussie Wagyu Strip at Hall’s Chophouse.

9/2021. Nice medium bodied wine. Good on the palate feel and flavor. Paired well with the duck at Hall’s Chophouse.

Amazing, deep Barbaresco... quite the mouthful.

Fantastic vintage

Willem had this 10 months ago

Mitchell had this a year ago