{"title":"Nebbiolo , But not Barolo.","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"aldo-conterno-il-favot-nebbiolo-langhe-2020","title":"Aldo Conterno il Favot Nebbiolo Langhe 2020","description":"\u003csection class=\"pipProdMakerNote\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProdMakerNote_copy\"\u003eThe grapes used to make \"Il Favot\" come from vineyards which have undergone periodical implantations and so have a maximum age of 15 years. The skin contact is limited to 6-8 days so to extract few tannins and more color from the skins themselves, with the result of getting a well-colored wine with a remarkable softness.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProdMakerNote_copy\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"pipProdProReviews\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sr-only\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_rating\"\u003e93 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_name\"\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProdProReviews_review\"\u003eMineral and savory nose with lots of crushed stones, iron, seaweed, spiced blood orange and cranberries. Structured and vertical on the palate but nothing fleshy here. It shows more mineral tension and tautness than fruit. A pure, long Nebbiolo Langhe that gives clarity and precision. Already very drinkable now but can hold as well.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProdProReviews_review\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sr-only\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_rating\"\u003e92 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_name\"\u003eWine Spectator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProdProReviews_review\"\u003eThis harmonious red is really singing today, with a beautiful expression of cherry, strawberry and rose aromas and flavors. Firmly built, offering licorice and spice notes that add depth, with a terrific aftertaste. Drink now through 2028. 1,620 cases made, 1,000 cases imported.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Maverick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49431768924445,"sku":null,"price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1528\/1349\/files\/favot.jpg?v=1733372115"},{"product_id":"tenuta-rocca-nebbiolo-dalba-vigna-sori-ornati-2022","title":"Tenuta Rocca Nebbiolo d'Alba Vigna Sori Ornati 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eI always cringe a bit when I hear the analogy “baby Barolo,” “baby Brunello,” “baby Sassicaia,” etc. It usually rings hollow to me—a ploy to sell a wine based on the prestige of something greater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine is one that I would consider an exception. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVigna Ornati, the vineyard where the fruit for this bottling is sourced,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTenuta Rocca Nebbiolo d’Alba \u003cem\u003eVigna Sorì Ornati\u003c\/em\u003e 2022 is made from 100% Nebbiolo sourced from a single 1.3-hectare vineyard with excellent sun exposure situated a mere 0.6 miles south of Monforte d’Alba. (In Burgundy, this would make the wine practically a Grand Cru!). The term \u003cem\u003esorì\u003c\/em\u003e, when used in a vineyard context, refers to a particularly favored site, typically south or southwest-facing, that benefits from abundant sunlight, allowing Nebbiolo to achieve optimal ripeness and aromatic clarity. This designation is most often associated with top sites in Barolo and Barbaresco, where it serves as an informal marker of quality and pedigree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine is fermented in stainless steel to preserve purity of fruit and varietal expression, followed by 16-18 months in large oak casks to soften the edges of the wine. The resulting wine is powerful, transparent, and expressive, offering lifted aromas of rose petal, red cherry, and wild strawberry, supported by fine tannins, bright acidity, and a savory mineral edge. You will be stunned at the QPR of this bottle. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern Glazers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50912006439197,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1528\/1349\/files\/TenutaRoccaNebbiolod_Alba.png?v=1770153236"},{"product_id":"elio-grasso-langhe-nebbiolo-doc-gavarini-2023","title":"Elio Grasso Langhe Nebbiolo DOC Gavarini 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eA soft an approachable entry into Elio Grasso's serious Barolo bottling. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"pipProdMakerNote\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProdMakerNote_copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright ruby red with garnet hues. Intense red-fruity bouquet with aromas of ripe forest berries and raspberries as well as some plum. Some red and black fruit, licorice and dried rose petals on the palate. Fine tannins and great length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"pipProdProReviews\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_rating\"\u003e93 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_name\"\u003eJeb Dunnuck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProdProReviews_review\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 Langhe Nebbiolo Gavarini pours a brilliant ruby red color and clearly stands a step above in this category, especially in a vintage like 2024, which generally leans toward some dilution. \u003cstrong\u003eSourced from declassified Barolo fruit, \u003c\/strong\u003eit offers beautiful aromatics of pressed cranberries, fresh roses, orange peel, and dusty earth. Medium-bodied, it offers elegance and balance, with fine tannins, bright freshness, and a mouthwatering texture that carries through the finish. It’s approachable already yet structured enough to evolve nicely over the coming decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst vintage: 1987 \u003cbr\u003eAspect and height above sea level: south-facing, 350-380 metres \u003cbr\u003eSoil type: moderately loose-packed, limestone-based \u003cbr\u003eVine training system and planting density: \u003cbr\u003eGuyot-trained at 4,500 vines per hectare. \u003cbr\u003eAverage age of productive vines: about 40 years \u003cbr\u003eHarvest method: manual harvest. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Killer Vino","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52821096890653,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1528\/1349\/files\/ElioGrassoLangheNebbioloGavarini.jpg?v=1787760191"},{"product_id":"roberto-vorezio-disanfrancesco-nebbiolo-langhe","title":"Roberto Vorezio \"Disanfrancesco\" Nebbiolo Langhe 2023","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_3_4 3_4 fusion-three-fourth fusion-column-last\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-node\"\u003e100% Nebbiolo sourced from La Morra in a vineyard adjacent to the renowned Brunante Cru.  At 450m, it is one of the highest elevations of Vorezio's vineyards . Fermented in stainless steel and aged for 12 months in tonneaux (30% new) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-node\"\u003eTasting Notes:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-node\"\u003e“This classy Langhe Nebbiolo is absolutely delicious, serving up fragrant aromas of cherry, wild strawberry, forest undergrowth and dusty books. Then the beautifully sweet, cocoa-dusted palate delivers ripe, elegant hedgerow fruits and fine, powdery tannins, with a long, fresh, balsamic finish of dried fruit, chocolate and wood.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-node\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e-James Button, Decanter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-node\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fusion-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-node\"\u003eRoberto Voerzio founded his winery in 1986 in La Morra, a village in the heart of the Langhe, a hilly area that ranges over the provinces of Cuneo and Asti in the Piedmont region of northern Italy. The area is known for its vineyards, which date back to at least the year 1350. As the crow flies, La Morra is only about 45 miles from the French border. Over the years, he has expanded his vineyards with highly suitable plots in La Morra and Barolo. He owns 15 hectares and rents 20 more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-node\"\u003eRoberto, assisted by his son, Davide, is a maverick when it comes to viticulture. Twenty years ago, he went against tradition and started striving for low yields. He removed entire bunches of grapes from the vine, littering the space between rows with fruit. His instincts told him that lower yields would produce better wine. His meticulous nature also extends to the wine. If a vintage does not meet his standards, it will not be released.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 fusion-one-fourth fusion-column-first\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 fusion-one-fourth\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 fusion-one-fourth\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 fusion-one-fourth fusion-column-last\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fusion-button-wrapper\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBaby Barolo which ages less in the cellar. Grown in the La Morra vineyard, adjacent to the Brunate vineyard. La Morra faces Southeast, and is one with the highest elevation of Voerzio's vineyards (450m).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Serendipity","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52858012533021,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1528\/1349\/files\/RobertoVorezioDisenfrancesconebbiololanghe.jpg?v=1788553256"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1528\/1349\/collections\/Vigna_Ornati.png?v=1788834392","url":"https:\/\/killervino.com\/collections\/nebbiolo-but-not-barolo.oembed","provider":"Killer Vino","version":"1.0","type":"link"}