Tasted at the winery. This is a very interesting wine. One source I read said it is intended to be made based on writings about Nebbiolo in 1606. Another source credited some of Thomas Jefferson's writing. The wine was made utilizing Carbonic Maceration and then bottled quickly after fermentation. It has 20% whole cluster inclusion. The goal is to make a wine that is light and fresh and easy to drink. The result is a wine that is dry and still, but fresh and easy to drink but still has a Nebbiolo profile. I am not sure how long the bottle had been open prior to tasting. Perhaps a freshly opened bottle would have some spritz to it. Ruby in color, clear and bright. The nose is nice with a slightly earthy quality and aromas of cherries, raspberries, and a touch of fresh rose petals. Medium bodied. There are tannins but they are light and airy (if that makes sense). Good acidity. On the palate, tart cherries, slight fresh cherries, and a hint of blood orange. Nice finish. In a way, not too dissimilar from a Cru Beaujolais but with more earthy qualities. It drinks well on its own and would make a nice wine to open with lunch or a light dinner. In a day filled with drinking Barolos, I really need to get a bottle and spend some time with this. Luckily, this is very affordable and I can do just that (and report back).
