2022 Nebbiolo 'Pocco Rosso'... 95pts (Philip Rich - Halliday Wine Companion)

Overview:

Winemaking: open pot ferment with 100% destemmed fruit; natural ferment and malolactic conversion; 6 week post-ferment maceration on skins; pressed to large format, seasoned French oak for 15 months

Aroma: raspberry, cherry pith & almond paste with potpourri & wet clay

Palate: sweet red fruits on the front & mid-palate followed by typical gritty Nebbiolo tannin and a wonderful natural acidity; pure, savoury and fine…. DECANT BEFORE SERVING

HALLIDAY REVIEW: 95 pts

“A medium bright garnet. A fragrant wine with its bouquet of red cherries, pomegranate, sweet tobacco, mountain herbs and gentle florals. Fragrant and delicate in the mouth, too. The acidity is bright with nebbiolo's trademark tannins kicking in on the finish. I'd happily have this with food now, but know that it'll cellar well for at least the next five to seven years.” PHILIP RICH

Alcohol: 13.5 %

pH: 3.74

TA: 5.2 g/L

minimum 6 units (straight or mixed)