Grown on calcareous soils at about 280 meters the grapes are fermented with wild yeast. Malolactic fermentation is carried out in tank before maturation in seasoned oak. A great example of an approachable Nebbiolo at the right price.
2020 Ellena Giuseppe Nebbiolo Langhe DOC
$46.00
LA MORRA – PIEDMONT
Located in La Mora, Piedmont, the 15 hectare farm is comprised of five hectares of vines, the rest being hazelnuts and woodlands. In the family for 50 years there are three generations, Francesco, his son Giuseppe and the grandson Matteo are all involved in the vine growing. All indigenous yeast fermentations with soft vinification for the young wines and long and traditional skin contact for Nebbiolo.
[2019 Vintage] – 90 Points | Silver Medal at 2022 International Cool Climate Wine Show
“Lightly jammy and musky wild-strawberry character here. Medium body with a tight, persistent core of fresh, spicy fruit and firm tannins that deliver a crisp finish. Intense and focused. Drink now. 90 Points.”
JamesSuckling.com, June 2021 [2019 Vintage]
“A delicious, juicy nebbiolo with strawberries and some cherries and cranberries. Medium body, light tannins and a creamy, soft-textured finish. Easy wine. Drink now. 91 Points.”
JamesSuckling.com, August 2020[2018 Vintage]
