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Cantina del Nebbiolo Nebbiolo d'Alba Vendemmia 2000		Italy
A fine, ready to drink Nebbiolo.

Release Notes:

Out of stock  Item No. : 08648  Our Rating : 91  Country : Italy  Region : Alba  Grape : Nebbiolo  Alcohol : 14%

The grapes are grown on south-facing vineyards of the Roero hills. The low-yield grapes undergo skin maceration before ageing (50% in oak, 50% in steel).

Tasting Notes:

Deep ruby red color. A delicate bouquet, with a dry, slightly tannic flavor. Ready to drink now. Pairs well with red meat, sausage and grilled meats.

Region:

Sunny valley of the Piedmont region famous for it's dry, fertile soil and sunny climate, perfect for the production of grapes.

Country:

Overview
Greek settlers first planted vineyards in Italy sometime around 800BC. Since then, wine has been entrenched in the Italian culture, ‘as common as water on the dinner table’. ... Read more