The Rombone vineyard is within the Treiso subregion of Barbaresco in Piemonte. Here’s a link to a map that goes into exquisite detail. Treiso is a cooler subregion of Barbaresco with an average altitude of around 350 metres according to the producer, and together with Pajoré, Rombone is of one of its best vineyards. 2014Continue reading “Figli Luigi Oddero Rombone Barberesco 2014”
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Rizzi Barbaresco Pajorè 2013
Rizzi Barbaresco Wine Review
Eight nebbiolos
Here is a belated set of notes in relation to an excellent Barolo and Barbaresco tasting in May. My observations were, in no particular order: (i) the average quality of the wines was very high, (ii) the best wines had the firmest acidity and they were actually from both Barolo and Barbaresco (I had expectedContinue reading “Eight nebbiolos”
La Ca Nova Barbaresco 2014
This is a very good Barbaresco from La Ca Nova. The 2014 vintage has rose and floral aromatics. The palate has great length, towards a full body and fresh acidity. I could drink this all day. With a price in the $60s, it’s great value too for the appellation. (Alc: 14%, Region: Barbaresco, Piemonte, Italy,Continue reading “La Ca Nova Barbaresco 2014”
Massolino Serralunga d’Alba Barolo 2012
This is a very good Barolo from Massolino in the Barolo subregion of Serralunga d’Alba. There’s a bit more about Massolino in this interesting article from Stephen Brook in Decanter on some of the top Barolo and Barbaresco producers (see the link here). The 2012 vintage has aromatics of herbs, roses and bright cherry. TheContinue reading “Massolino Serralunga d’Alba Barolo 2012”
A trio of nebbiolos; Luigi Baudana Barolo 2010, Traversa Starderi Barbaresco 2010 and Luke Lambert Nebbiolo 2010
I suspect I am late to the party, but I have been very impressed by some recent nebbiolos. First came an excellent tasting a couple of months ago (my notes are here) and then, more recently, I presented three nebbiolos blind to get an objective view and was really pleased with them. The first wineContinue reading “A trio of nebbiolos; Luigi Baudana Barolo 2010, Traversa Starderi Barbaresco 2010 and Luke Lambert Nebbiolo 2010”