Very few accessible nebbiolos are as consistently magical to me as examples from Valle d’Aosta and Alto Piemonte. This local clone, Picotendro, shows super alpine and earthy here, with a clarity of red fruit that ties the palate together. Significantly more restrained than its southern neighbors. For <$25 just simply gorgeous.
Very few accessible nebbiolos are as consistently magical to me as examples from Valle d’Aosta and Alto Piemonte. This local clone, Picotendro, shows super alpine and earthy here, with a clarity of red fruit that ties the palate together. Significantly more restrained than its southern neighbors. For <$25 just simply gorgeous.
Sep 14th, 2019
Light hearted Nebbiolo from Vallee D’Aosta... cherry and red fruit up front and a light body, delicate tannins and a pleasant subtle bitter finish
Light hearted Nebbiolo from Vallee D’Aosta... cherry and red fruit up front and a light body, delicate tannins and a pleasant subtle bitter finish
Mar 1st, 2018
Lively, perfumed and fantastic. I love this style of Nebbiolo.
Lively, perfumed and fantastic. I love this style of Nebbiolo.
Jan 14th, 2018
Devloped complexity over 2 hours. Fresh nose with very good intensity and medium complexity. The palate was fun. Slight tingle on the front and mid palate. Spice, red and black fruit, roses, dried orange. Med + acid and tannin. Nice and lengthy finish. 1-3 years. #lakiuva #valledaosta #nebbiolo #pinotnoir #ctbucklinwine
Devloped complexity over 2 hours. Fresh nose with very good intensity and medium complexity. The palate was fun. Slight tingle on the front and mid palate. Spice, red and black fruit, roses, dried orange. Med + acid and tannin. Nice and lengthy finish. 1-3 years. #lakiuva #valledaosta #nebbiolo #pinotnoir #ctbucklinwine
1 person found it helpfulJan 5th, 2018
A quintessential Piedmontese wine from the Nebbiolo grape. Big, smooth, earthy and well balanced wine punching well above its price point. Perfect with a salad, sausage and pasta. Cheers from the north 🍷🇨🇦
A quintessential Piedmontese wine from the Nebbiolo grape. Big, smooth, earthy and well balanced wine punching well above its price point. Perfect with a salad, sausage and pasta. Cheers from the north 🍷🇨🇦
1 person found it helpfulAug 29th, 2017
2010. Still an alarming sense of freshness; as though it hasn't budged on some level. A bit more meaty and sweaty, same smoked paprika. Black truffle, bitter orange. Amazing how long these co-op wines can last; but then, I guess that's (mostly) Nebbiolo for you. I consumed just over 2 cases over the years of this. Good run. At first it appeared to have a bitter finish; but without buttery creamy mushroom pappardelle that disappeared so obviously I paired it wrong. Probably best with thinly sliced charcuterie appetizers.
2010. Still an alarming sense of freshness; as though it hasn't budged on some level. A bit more meaty and sweaty, same smoked paprika. Black truffle, bitter orange. Amazing how long these co-op wines can last; but then, I guess that's (mostly) Nebbiolo for you. I consumed just over 2 cases over the years of this. Good run. At first it appeared to have a bitter finish; but without buttery creamy mushroom pappardelle that disappeared so obviously I paired it wrong. Probably best with thinly sliced charcuterie appetizers.
1 person found it helpfulOct 30th, 2015
Lovely summer red!
1 person found it helpfulJun 13th, 2015
Enjoyable slightly funky but lacking a little grip. Almost too approachable
Enjoyable slightly funky but lacking a little grip. Almost too approachable
Jan 9th, 2017
Mountain Nebbiolo! Raspberries, tart cherries, leather and truffle. Great tension.
Mountain Nebbiolo! Raspberries, tart cherries, leather and truffle. Great tension.
Dec 6th, 2016
Not sure how typical it is, but charming nonetheless. Bright red piquant berry flavors make for a great charcuterie partner.
Not sure how typical it is, but charming nonetheless. Bright red piquant berry flavors make for a great charcuterie partner.
Oct 14th, 2016
Arnad-Montjovet, Valle d'Aosta, Italy
