Community Tasting Note
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SAND Likes this wine: 87 points
February 23, 2024 - NOSE: Opens with autumn forest floor and Marmite or Bovril bouillon. Then violets, dates, raisins, cherry liqueur, even some blackcurrant. With more time more of those autumnal, mushroomy and sweet earthy notes. While first and foremost remaining a mature Piedmontese Nebbiolo it also has several similarities with mature red Burgundies. (89-90p)
TASTE: The arrival is fresh, acidic and fruity. This carries on to the mid palate which is surprisingly lively, fruity and fresh/acidic after 18 years. But in the mouth it also becomes noticeable that this is not a Barolo or Barbaresco. It’s fruitier, more acidic, more mineral and noticeably less tannic than its close neighbours. Medium bodied. (87p)
FINISH: Fruity, sweet and sour with a mild astringent bite. (86p)
OVERALL: Appears very well made. A very interesting mature “Nebbiolo d’Asti”
TOTAL SCORE 87 points.58 views