Paola Lanzavecchia

Essentia Alba Nebbiolo Blend

9.14 ratings
9.12 pro ratings
Alba, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
Nebbiolo, Barbera, Merlot
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Goose, Veal, Game
Top Notes For
Matt Trader

80% Nebbiolo, 15% Barbera, 5% Merlot blend, with grapes slightly dried on the vines.

Due to this style, it shows loads of baked lush fruit, all-spice, dried herbs, and purple flowers. Chalky, but developed tannins, medium plus acidity, and a very brick red color... I really enjoyed drinking this wine, but I honestly can't tell if it is on its last legs or if the grapes being dried on the vine make it seem in its plateau. I'd have to try a bottle again in a few years of the same vintage.

Great pairing for burgers.

80% Nebbiolo, 15% Barbera, 5% Merlot blend, with grapes slightly dried on the vines.

Due to this style, it shows loads of baked lush fruit, all-spice, dried herbs, and purple flowers. Chalky, but developed tannins, medium plus acidity, and a very brick red color... I really enjoyed drinking this wine, but I honestly can't tell if it is on its last legs or if the grapes being dried on the vine make it seem in its plateau. I'd have to try a bottle again in a few years of the same vintage.

Great pairing for burgers.

Feb 18th, 2019
Jim Lancaster

Good!

Good!

Nov 17th, 2020
Marshall Boumeester

Had the 2010 on 2/5/20. Drinks like a baby Barolo with the 80% Nebbiolo some barbers and 5% merlot. Highly recommend the 2010.

Had the 2010 on 2/5/20. Drinks like a baby Barolo with the 80% Nebbiolo some barbers and 5% merlot. Highly recommend the 2010.

Feb 6th, 2020
Jonathan Reimer

Jonathan had this 7 years ago

Jonathan had this 7 years ago

Feb 24th, 2018
Mike Sueker

Mike had this 7 years ago

Mike had this 7 years ago

Jan 11th, 2018