Nebbiolo d’Alba DOC 2024

Tenuta Olim Bauda | Piedmont
Tenuta Olim Bauda di Bertolino Dino | Strada Prata 50 | IT 14045 Incisa Scapaccino

05382724 · 0,75 l · 19,87 €/lavailable immediately

The Bertolino family has been producing this Nebbiolo for over 50 years – and old adverts from the early years show what has never changed: deep ruby red, delicate violet perfume, a wine that was intended from the outset as a storage wine. Not as a substitute for Barolo, but as an independent statement about a grape variety that appears in many guises in Piedmont. The grapes come from Castellinaldo in the Roero – the area west of the Tanaro, which is known for its particularly elegant Nebbioli. Here, on sandier, calcareous soils, the Nebbiolo develops a finesse and accessibility that distinguishes it from the more structured Barolo style. Hand-picked in crates, last week of October. Maceration in steel at a controlled temperature. Then 18 months in 25-hectolitre oak barrels, followed by further bottle ageing before release.

Deep ruby red with garnet nuances. Violets, red cherry, leather, a hint of tobacco and spices on the nose. Dry, velvety and harmonious on the palate, with well-integrated tannins and a long, elegant finish. A Nebbiolo that needs its time – and deserves it. SUPERIORE.DE

"From the heart of the Roero region, Olim Bauda’s Nebbiolo d'Alba is born on sandy calcareous soil. Aged in large oak casks, it intrigues with scents of sweet herbs, earthy florals and crushed stone. The palate expands from a core of red cherry and blood orange, with resinous accents of rockrose and pine. This midweight offering has surprising grip and gumption for the vintage, and it could do with a flavourful mushroom pasta." Decanter