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| Community Tasting Notes (average 92.2 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 5 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Ernestas on 12/1/2023 & rated 92 points: Beautifully preserved and one of the better Barbarescos tasted this year. Deep garnet hazy colour, amber tinge. Medium+ intensity complex aroma of sezamy oil, olives, balzamique, tobacco, tar, dried tomatoes, dried cherries, black tea, roasted plums, coffee. Medium body, incredible structure of this 52 year old Nebbiolo, saline leather, earth and bret scented dry morelo cherry flavours, hints of smoky roasted plums and oriental spices, high piercing acidity in sync with extra fine grippy tannins. (163 views) | | | Tasted by blanquito on 5/13/2016 & rated 95 points: Served non-blind. This was a quintessential aged nebbiolo bouquet, complex with menthol, tar, roses, bright cherries, some medicinal notes, black tea. The palate was so silky and smooth, yet it still retained an edge of structure and brightness. This had a depth of fruit that wholly belied its almost 45 years. So, so good. This seemed like a perfectly stored bottle, with an ideal color and bottle fill. My WOTN. (1407 views) | | | Tasted by Eric Guido on 5/6/2011 & rated 90 points: Old Nebbiolo at Tolani (Upper West Side, NYC): On the nose, gravel and soil notes lead to dried strawberry, tobacco and undergrowth. On the palate, an initial burst of acidity attacked the senses, giving this 40 year old Barbaresco lift and vibrancy as fading dark fruits and minerals caressed the senses. The finish showed eucalyptus and spice. I don’t see this wine getting any better, but it’s still highly enjoyable. (3183 views) | | | Tasted by dougsmith on 5/6/2011 & rated 91 points: Old Nebbiolo at Tolani (Upper West Side, NYC): Medium garnet color, cloudy. Nose of sweet tobacco and spice with some orange peel. Full on the palate, high acidity, a bit clipped on the finish. Probably seen better days but very pleasant. (3383 views) |
| Produttori del BarbarescoO ok justNebbioloNebbiolo 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 CellarTrackerOvello On weinlagenItaly Italian Wines (ItalianMade.com, The Italian Trade Commission) | Italian Wine Guide on the WineDoctorPiedmont Vignaioli Piemontesi (Italian only)
On weinlagen-infoLanghe Consorzio di Tutela Barolo Barbaresco Alba Langhe e Roero | Union of Producers of Albese Wines (Albeisa)Barbaresco Geographical details of the DOCG down to single vineyards. The vineyards belonging to the comune Barbaresco can be found here |
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