An attractive and multifaceted nose of violets, menthol, cinnamon. Silky texture before fine al dente tannins slowly press down, notes of tar, violets, blueberries, black tea. Beautifully balanced and refined.
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100% Nebiolo from South-East facing slopes at 320-350 m in Castiglione Falletto with limestone/sandstone soils and vines 30-60 yrs old. Stainless steel vinification. 4-6 weeks maceration. Aged 24/48 months in large Slavonian oak barrels. 14% Abv. Proprietor: Giorgio Sordo (3rd gen)
A(ccuracy)=2: Med brick/red. Lilting, fragrant varietal. B(alance) =3: Well evolved components in harmony. C(omplexity)=2: Dark berries preserve, pepper, licorice, minerality. D(epth) = 1: Supple mouthfeel. Average length and finish.
Wine Tally Score [2,3,2,1]=8/10
Traditionisti style modulated with modern technology.
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5/19/2023 - lightning wrote: 93 Points
An attractive and multifaceted nose of violets, menthol, cinnamon. Silky texture before fine al dente tannins slowly press down, notes of tar, violets, blueberries, black tea. Beautifully balanced and refined.
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10/18/2018 - WineTally Likes this wine:
100% Nebiolo
from South-East facing slopes at 320-350 m in Castiglione Falletto
with limestone/sandstone soils and vines 30-60 yrs old.
Stainless steel vinification. 4-6 weeks maceration.
Aged 24/48 months in large Slavonian oak barrels.
14% Abv.
Proprietor: Giorgio Sordo (3rd gen)
A(ccuracy)=2: Med brick/red. Lilting, fragrant varietal.
B(alance) =3: Well evolved components in harmony.
C(omplexity)=2: Dark berries preserve, pepper, licorice, minerality.
D(epth) = 1: Supple mouthfeel. Average length and finish.
Wine Tally Score [2,3,2,1]=8/10
Traditionisti style modulated with modern technology.
For story-telling label graphics, see:
[https://www.facebook.com/WineTally/]
[https://www.instagram.com/WineTally/]
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