Paitin Starda Langhe Nebbiolo 2017
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James
Suckling
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Sourced from estate vineyards in the Starda parcel on the Bricco di Neive cru with Southwest exposure at 260-280 meters in elevation. Soil is Calcareous clay and sandstone. Hand-harvested. Practicing organic. Practicing biodynamic. Fermented in stainless steel using the submerged cap (cappello sommerso) method with 30-35 day maceration. Aged for twelve months in Slavonian oak botti.
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James Suckling
Shows delightful concentration on the nose for a Nebbiolo Langhe with lavender, pressed violets, blueberries and pink grapefruit. Medium to full body, some delicious, juicy tannins and a fine yet flavorful finish. Drink now.
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Attracting the most glory, prestige and fame to the Piedmont region, Nebbiolo in all of its expressions—Barolo, Barbaresco, Roero, Ghemme and Gattinara—creates a complex wine, truly unique for its delicate qualities combined with strength and a great potential to improve over time.
But Nebbiolo isn’t all there is to red wine from Piedmont! Barbera is the most planted variety and historically most popular as a dependable, food-friendly, everyday wine.
Beyond these two, a surprising number of red varieties call Piedmont their home. Worth a try include Dolcetto for its bold concentration and aromas of spice cake. Other grapes to investigate include Freisa, Croatina, Brachetto, Grignolino and Pelaverga.