2017 Nebbiolo

Average Age of Vines:13 Years
Yield per Acre: 5.8 mt/Ha
Harvest Date::2nd April 2015
History of Grape:: The original home of the Nebbiolo is the relatively small, hilly and misty corner of Northwest Italy – known as the Piedmont. It is believed to be indigenous to this area. Nebbiolo takes its name from the ‘Nebbia’ or fogs that fill the steep-sided valleys of the region. Nebbiolo is one of the first varieties to bud each spring, but has a long ripening season, and is generally the last to be harvested each year. Wines from Nebbiolo are often characterised by their ample amounts of acidity and tannins, and thus often benefit from several years ageing.

Tasting notes:The 2015 a soft brick red colour, with aromas of rose petals and cherries to assail the nose. A warm palate of rich savoury tannins. Ray Jordan reviews it in his West Australian Wine Guide : “A feature of this light to medium- bodied nebbiolo is the management of the tannins, which is an important part of creating a drinkable wine from this tricky variety. Cherry and slightly confectionery characters with a vanillin oak sweetness balancing the dry savouriness.”