2018 Nebbiolo D´Alba, Vigna Valmaggiore, Bruno Giacosa, 14,5% Appearance: Pale intensity and Garnet Color Nose: On the nose the wine was clean with medium - intensity and Primary aromas of Red fruit (Strawberries, Raspberries, Red Cherries); Floral (Rose, Elderflower); Herbal (Fennel), Secondary aromas from Malolactic fermentation (Cream); Light Tertiary aromas of Tobacco. This wine is developing. Palate: Dry, Medium (+) Acidity, Medium Tannins; Medium - Body, High- Alcohol and Medium flavor Intensity. Primary aromas of Red fruit (Strawberries, Raspberries, Red Cherries); Floral (Rose, Elderflower); Herbal (Fennel), Secondary aromas from Malolactic fermentation (Cream); Light Tertiary aromas of Tobacco. Medium length. Assessment of quality: Well Balanced fruit and acidity, Medium length and Medium - (nose)/Medium Flavor Intensity and High complexity of aromas/flavors gives a quality of Good. Readiness for drinking: Pleasant to drink now but will tertiary flavors over time. Can drink now but have potential for aging.
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Nose The wine exhibits youthful primary aromas of cranberry, raspberry, red cherry, red plum, violets, and dried herbs.
Palate The wine is dry with a medium body, high acid, high tannins, and high alcohol exhibiting medium primary flavors of red cherry, cranberry, raspberry, red plum, red currant, vanilla, and white pepper with a medium finish.
Conclusion The quality of this wine is good. A classic nebbiolo profile. Tons of structure to age for a long time, but approachable now. Would be excellent with an acidic menu....tomato, moz, & basil drizzled with balsamic....a nice hearty pasta with a rich red sauce....or a neo pizza. Life and wine are good!
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12/14/2023 - PLLU Likes this wine: 86 Points
2018 Nebbiolo D´Alba, Vigna Valmaggiore, Bruno Giacosa, 14,5%
Appearance: Pale intensity and Garnet Color
Nose: On the nose the wine was clean with medium - intensity and Primary aromas of Red fruit (Strawberries, Raspberries, Red Cherries); Floral (Rose, Elderflower); Herbal (Fennel), Secondary aromas from Malolactic fermentation (Cream); Light Tertiary aromas of Tobacco. This wine is developing.
Palate: Dry, Medium (+) Acidity, Medium Tannins; Medium - Body, High- Alcohol and Medium flavor Intensity. Primary aromas of Red fruit (Strawberries, Raspberries, Red Cherries); Floral (Rose, Elderflower); Herbal (Fennel), Secondary aromas from Malolactic fermentation (Cream); Light Tertiary aromas of Tobacco. Medium length.
Assessment of quality: Well Balanced fruit and acidity, Medium length and Medium - (nose)/Medium Flavor Intensity and High complexity of aromas/flavors gives a quality of Good.
Readiness for drinking: Pleasant to drink now but will tertiary flavors over time. Can drink now but have potential for aging.
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12/25/2021 - Arsene wrote: 89 Points
Klar rød.
Deilige kirsebær. Marsipan og mandler.
Tørr, lett fatlig. Elegant og balansert.
Flott avslutning med mørke røde bær.
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8/11/2021 - fdub Likes this wine: 92 Points
Paired really well with the tomato risotto.
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4/20/2021 - Libbidog Likes this wine: 90 Points
Appearance
The wine is clear pale ruby.
Nose
The wine exhibits youthful primary aromas of cranberry, raspberry, red cherry, red plum, violets, and dried herbs.
Palate
The wine is dry with a medium body, high acid, high tannins, and high alcohol exhibiting medium primary flavors of red cherry, cranberry, raspberry, red plum, red currant, vanilla, and white pepper with a medium finish.
Conclusion
The quality of this wine is good. A classic nebbiolo profile. Tons of structure to age for a long time, but approachable now. Would be excellent with an acidic menu....tomato, moz, & basil drizzled with balsamic....a nice hearty pasta with a rich red sauce....or a neo pizza. Life and wine are good!
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