A blend of 65% Nebbiolo and 35% Barbera d’Asti Bionzo, dark red with complex aromas of dark fruit and smoky spice. On the palate cherry, plum and raspberry flavors with smoky oak and earthy pepper notes. The wine spends about 18 months on French oak, and 15 months resting in the bottle before release. Lingering finish, soft tannins, well balanced with acidity ending with earthy mineral tones.
A blend of 65% Nebbiolo and 35% Barbera d’Asti Bionzo, dark red with complex aromas of dark fruit and smoky spice. On the palate cherry, plum and raspberry flavors with smoky oak and earthy pepper notes. The wine spends about 18 months on French oak, and 15 months resting in the bottle before release. Lingering finish, soft tannins, well balanced with acidity ending with earthy mineral tones.
Sep 19th, 2017
This big boy needs some time to air out. First impressions show tones os floral spice tones. Creme de violet, potpourri, pink peppercorns, warm spices, black raspberry. Next the the Bionzo this seems more in balance, those Nebbiolo tannins seem to tame that high alcohol while the Barbera adds some lift. Day 2: much richer leathery fruit notes, licorice, tar. Opening up nicely
This big boy needs some time to air out. First impressions show tones os floral spice tones. Creme de violet, potpourri, pink peppercorns, warm spices, black raspberry. Next the the Bionzo this seems more in balance, those Nebbiolo tannins seem to tame that high alcohol while the Barbera adds some lift. Day 2: much richer leathery fruit notes, licorice, tar. Opening up nicely
Dec 30th, 2016
World of Wines 3/29/17. Soft tannins, finish-heavy. Highly drinkable and a fun story from the winemaker's employee (ask about the rhino on the label).
World of Wines 3/29/17. Soft tannins, finish-heavy. Highly drinkable and a fun story from the winemaker's employee (ask about the rhino on the label).
Mar 30th, 2017
Strong Eucalyptus on the nose, which stayed with the wine after 2 hours of decanting. Light tannins. Rose petals, dates and herbs. Delicious.
Strong Eucalyptus on the nose, which stayed with the wine after 2 hours of decanting. Light tannins. Rose petals, dates and herbs. Delicious.
Mar 26th, 2017
Monferrato, Piedmont, Italy
