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Nebbiolo Reserve2018

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Nebbiolo Reserve

The pre-eminent wine of Italy, and possibly of all red wine, Nebbiolo has distinguished itself as one of our leading varietals since our first vintage, 1998. Our style is inspired by Barbaresco in cultivation and aging, and the wine unfolds in bottle at the stately pace for which it is so greatly appreciated by connoisseurs, for the most savory pairings of meats and game.

 

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Year

2018

Cellar Life

15yrs

2018 will be remembered by all Virginia growers as one of the most challenging, characterized by a mild spring with early and very fruitful bud break, followed by well above average rainfall in June and July which required extensive leaf pulling and mowing. In our district we experienced a warm and fairly dry August which allowed some good to very good ripening in whites and certain red varietals, including our Nebbiolo.

James Suckling.com 12/2021 93 Points
Fermentation 7-9 days on the skins in stainless steel
Maceration 10-15 days
Composition 100% Nebbiolo
Aging 12 months, French oak barriques, new 30%, used 70%
Analysis Alcohol, 13.5%
Residual Sugars, 0.1%
Total Acidity, 0.56%

Food Pairings

Oven roasted veal strip loin with ragù of fresh morels

Roasted rack of lamb with reduction of Nebbiolo and blackberry

Pan roasted duck breast with sauce of dried cherry

Tasting Notes

Elegant and complex, aromatically enthralling depth of violets, forest loam, dark berry and tobacco notes. Full body, a firm, dense structure followed by a seamless, sustained finish.

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