Name
Nebbiolo Valmaggiore
Order #
917584
Producer
Sandrone
Vintage
2006
Price
$59.99
About
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"Valmaggiore" Nebbiolo is obtained exclusively from the historical Valmaggiore zone of Vezza d'Alba, in the hearth of the Roero. The vineyards are exposed South and Southwest and are characterized by such a steep slope that the use of machinery is not possible. The very high density of planting (8,000 vines per hectare) allows very low yields of just 800 grams of grapes per vine. 2004 brought rains in the spring that restored water reserves from the dry summer of 2003, but delayed budding; a summer that was never too hot brought the ripening schedule back on schedule, and grape quality was very good. The wine was fermented in used 500-liter French oak barrels, and was then aged for 12 months in the same wood, and 9 months in bottle.
Only 1,500 cases of the 2004 vintage were produced.
"Valmaggiore" Nebbiolo is obtained exclusively from the historical Valmaggiore zone of Vezza d'Alba, in the hearth of the Roero. The vineyards are exposed South and Southwest and are characterized by such a steep slope that the use of machinery is not possible. The very high density of planting (8,000 vines per hectare) allows very low yields of just 800 grams of grapes per vine. 2004 brought rains in the spring that restored water reserves from the dry summer of 2003, but delayed budding; a summer that was never too hot brought the ripening schedule back on schedule, and grape quality was very good. The wine was fermented in used 500-liter French oak barrels, and was then aged for 12 months in the same wood, and 9 months in bottle.
Only 1,500 cases of the 2004 vintage were produced.
Review
- 90 Points, Wine Advocate, Issue #179
"The 2006 Nebbiolo d'Alba Valmaggiore is made from a vineyard in the emerging Roero district. It is an especially generous Nebbiolo in this vintage. Perfumed aromatics meld into super-ripe red cherries, spices, flowers and toasted oak. The wine offers outstanding depth and richness in a full-bodied, racy style. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2016. $60. -AG"
Print Page"The 2006 Nebbiolo d'Alba Valmaggiore is made from a vineyard in the emerging Roero district. It is an especially generous Nebbiolo in this vintage. Perfumed aromatics meld into super-ripe red cherries, spices, flowers and toasted oak. The wine offers outstanding depth and richness in a full-bodied, racy style. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2016. $60. -AG"
