Barbaresco “Nubiola” DOCG 2021

Pelissero | Piedmont
Pelissero Az. Agr. Vitivinicola | Via Ferrere 19 | IT 12050 Treiso

05313421 · 0,75 l · 44,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

Nubiola is a Barbaresco with inner tension: differentiated, unagitated, but with a clear character. The name refers to historical roots: Vitis Nubiola was the name given to Nebbiolo in the 13th century. Pelissero has revived this term – not out of sentimentality, but because it suits the style of the wine: Complexity instead of posturing, depth instead of effect. The grapes come from various plots around Treiso, on soils of calcareous marl with a fine clay content. The sites complement each other – altitude, exposure, microclimate – to create a complex but harmonious overall picture. The wine is fermented with natural yeast and matured for 18 months in large barrels and tonneaux, all with deliberate restraint so that the structure and origin remain visible.

In the glass, the 2021 is a clear ruby colour with a slight garnet rim. Then aromas of red cherry, dried flowers, tea leaves, a hint of cedar and iron – all finely interlocked, with great transparency. Precise and clearly characterised on the palate, with juicy fruit, firm tannins and lively, well-integrated acidity. The wine develops tension without any heaviness and finishes long on notes of rosehip and spice. Nubiola 2021 is a Barbaresco of calm concentration – finely built, well thought out and with substance. A wine that represents the classic school, but with a modern twist. No recourse to old forms, but an expression of what Nebbiolo can be today: complex, taut and extremely drinkable even when young. SUPERIORE.DE

"This red is lush and expressive, featuring cherry, raspberry, plum and mineral notes, plus hints of wild herbs. Shows touches of spices and firms up on the dense yet resonant finish. Long, if not that complex." Wine Spectator

"The Barbaresco Nubiola 2021 is a powerful, deep wine. Strong floral and spicy notes merge with a core of dark red fruit. This is a particularly restrained, tightly wound edition of Nubiola. Chalk, sage, mint and dried herbs linger on the tense, unctuous finish. The Nubiola is a blend of six parcels, one of which is planted with the almost extinct Rose clone. It is the most medium-bodied and classic of the Pelissero Barbarescos." Vinous