Fresh, vibrant “baby Barolo” from a Serralunga d’Alba estate that also makes classic Barolo. In this case, the winemakers work to tone down tannins during fermentation, then forgo oak contact. The result is a young, light, drinker-friendly nebbiolo that shuns the raw power and extreme ageability the grape can attain. $25-35 Continue reading “Tenuta Cucco Langhe Nebbiolo DOC 2023”
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Tenuta Cucco Barolo Bricco Voghera DOCG 2020
Medium garnet color; cherry, raspberry, cranberry, balsamic, tar, licorice, orange peel, rose hip, dried flowers, leather, black tea on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Tenuta Cucco Barolo Bricco Voghera DOCG 2020”
Nebbiolo—kings and queens 12-4-2024
Nebbiolo is the extraordinary grape closely identified with the Piedmont region of northwestern Italy and particularly with the region’s great wines: Barolo and Barbaresco. Let’s explore. Continue reading “Nebbiolo—kings and queens 12-4-2024”