2013 Langhe Nebbiolo, Giovanni Rosso, Piedmont

2013 Langhe Nebbiolo, Giovanni Rosso, Piedmont

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2013 Langhe Nebbiolo, Giovanni Rosso, Piedmont

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Description

Young vines from Serralunga go into the Langhe Nebbiolo. Fermentation carried out in cement, then moved to stainless steel or big botti. Dark ruby in colour with notes of violets and red cherries. Attractive spice on the palate that adds depth and complexity. Juicy fruit that is balanced with vibrant acidity and firm tannins, that don’t dominate and make this wine very accessible.
Fiona Hayes - Buyer The Langhe Nebbiolo DOC is the classification Barolo andBarbaresco producers use to give consumers to the fruity expression of Nebbiolo (while Barolo or Barbaresco wines reflect their terroir); an option they’ve had only since 1995. Vinified in static stainless-steel and cement, along with a passage in large Fontainebleau Forest French oak casks, this ready to drink Nebbiolo is both fleshy as well as poised, vibrant and totally polished.
From vintage 2012 Davide blends in fruit from his new Valle del Mondo vineyard in the village of Roddino above Serralunga.

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Giovanni Rosso

Giovanni Rosso

Davide Rosso took over from his father, Giovanni, in the early 2000s. He has since risen quickly in reputation as one of Piedmont’s greatest producers. He may not have the uninterrupted winemaking history of some of his famous neighbours, but he is the envy of many: he has some of the most desirable vineyards in Barolo – Serralunga d’Alba, Cerretta, Serra – showcasing the vivid terroir of his beloved hometown.

His range of single vineyards demonstrates his sensitivity and skill, and his pride for his hometown only magnifies the details of these crus, resulting in wines of rare class and sophistication.

Using traditional cement for fermentation with long gentle macerations, Davide’s wines are timeless, traditional and expertly crafted. His specially made French botti from the Fontainebleau forest are an indicator of Davide’s refined flamboyance. And his vineyards give him the quality of raw material to demonstrate his charm and flair.

He also crafts a small amount of wine in neighbouring Langhe and Roero and an Etna Bianco and Etna Rosso from stunning volcanic sites in Sicily.

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Nebbiolo

Nebbiolo

Nebbiolo is the grape behind the Barolo and Barbaresco wines and is hardly ever seen outside the confines of Piedmont. It takes its name from "nebbia" which is Italian for fog, a frequent phenomenon in the region.

A notoriously pernickety grape, it requires sheltered south-facing sites and performs best on the well-drained calcareous marls to the north and south of Alba in the DOCG zones of Barbaresco and Barolo.

Langhe Nebbiolo is effectively the ‘second wine’ of Piedmont’s great Barolo & Barbarescos. This DOC is the only way Langhe producers can declassify their Barolo or Barbaresco fruit or wines to make an early-drinking style. Unlike Nebbiolo d’Alba, Langhe Nebbiolo can be cut with 15% other red indigenous varieties, such as Barbera or Dolcetto.

Nebbiolo flowers early and ripens late, so a long hang time, producing high levels of sugar, acidity and tannins; the challenge being to harvest the fruit with these three elements ripe and in balance. The best Barolos and Barbarescos are perfumed with aromas of tar, rose, mint, chocolate, liquorice and truffles. They age brilliantly and the very best need ten years to show at their best.

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