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| Drinking window: Drink between 2012 and 2015 (based on 16 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 84.1 pts. and median of 85 pts. in 19 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by MaryH on 7/24/2017: Waited too long. (821 views) | | | Tasted by wtianseter on 7/8/2014 & rated 88 points: Last bottle and I'm sad I'm out. Best Nebbiolo for the price I have had...got it for $13.47 out the door and it drinks as well as some much more expensive Barolos. (1368 views) | | | Tasted by wtianseter on 1/26/2014 & rated 89 points: We had three bottles over several days and all bottles were super. This wine is drinking very well right now. This is a relatively light bodied Nebbiolo but has fully developed flavors with a nice earthy dustiness in the mouth. The finish has silky, satin tannins. 89+
If you have this in your cellar think about drinking it right now (1469 views) | | | Tasted by woody57 on 2/18/2013 & rated 87 points: Intriguing; certainly makes me want to explore nebbiolo's more fully (2040 views) | | | Tasted by wtianseter on 1/10/2013 & rated 84 points: Color was a dusty Rose color. Nose is an earthy light flower. Flavor is a moderate spicy flowery fruit. Finish is a light tannin and tart fruit. (2053 views) | | | Tasted by Rudderowb on 9/29/2012 & rated 86 points: A little funk on the late tail, overall respectable nebbiolo. Medium tannic structure, drink sooner rather than later. (1880 views) | | | Tasted by Zweder on 5/7/2012 & rated 75 points: Weekly tasting group #028; Italy: Piedmont (@ My place): Light transparent red with a slightly carmine rim. The bouquet is just a bit earthy with strawberry and a lot of vanilla. On the palate the oak is dominating and the fruit is gone. There is some drying tannin in the finish. Drinkable as a wine, but out of balance. Not really an example of a good nebbiolo. (1867 views) |
| Cantine San Silvestro Producer websiteNebbioloNebbiolo is a red grape indigenous to the Piedmont region of Italy in the Northwest. The grape can also be found in other parts of the world, though they are not as respected.
Nebbiolo is often considered the "king of red wines," as it is the grape of the famed wines of Barolo DOCG, Barbaresco DOCG, and Roero DOCG. It is known for high tannins and acidity, but with a distinct finesse. When grown on clay, Nebbiolo can be very powerful, tannic, and require long aging periods to reach its full potential. When grown on sand, the grape exhibits a more approachable body with more elegant fruit and less tannins, but still has high aging potential.
"Nebbiolo" is named for the Italian word, "nebbia", which means "fog", in Italian and rightfully so since there is generally a lot of fog in the foothills of Piedmont during harvest.
Nebbiolo is a late-ripening variety that does best in a continental climate that boasts moderate summers and long autumns. In Piedmont, Nebbiolo is normally harvested in October.
More links:
Varietal character (Appellation America) | Nebbiolo on CellarTrackerItaly Italian Wines (ItalianMade.com, The Italian Trade Commission) | Italian Wine Guide on the WineDoctorPiedmont Vignaioli Piemontesi (Italian only)
On weinlagen-infoAlba Consorzio di Tutela Barolo Barbaresco Alba Langhe e Roero
Alba is a town and comune of Piedmont, Italy, in the province of Cuneo. It is considered the capital of the hilly area of Langhe, and is famous for the white truffle, peach and wine production. Piedmont is in the Northwestern region of Italy, bordering France and Switzerland. Piedmont is predominantly a plain where the water flows from the Swiss and French Alps to form the headwaters of the Po river. The major wine producing areas are in the southern portion of the region in the hills known as the "Langhe". Here the people speak a dialect that is 1/3 French and 2/3 Italian that portrays their historical roots. Their cuisine is one of the most creative and interesting in Italy. Nebbiolo is the King grape here, producing Barolo and Barbaresco. In addition, the Barbera and Dolcetto are the workhorse grapes that produce the largest quantity of wine. Piedmont is predominantly a red wine producing area. There are a few whites made in Piedmont, and the Moscato grape produces a large volume of sweet, semi-sweet and sparkling wines as well. |
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