Other Piedmont wines
RED / VINO ROSSO
Anna Maria Abbona - Sori Dij But 2017
Dogliani The nose is fruity, juicy and structured. It reveals notes of violet plum, black cherry and small notes of cassis associated with fine touches of violet as well as a hint of cornflower, liquorice and very discreet hints of grove. The palate is fruity, well-balanced an d offers juiciness, a good definition, a beautiful precision as well as a fine acidulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of black cherry, violet plum and small notes of cassis associated with small touches of zan, fine hints of chocolate (in the background) as well as a discreet hint of tobacco and grove. Tannins are wellbuilt. An easy-drinking wine.
Score : 15+/20 (89-90/100)
Anna Maria Abbona - Maioli 2016
Dogliani Superiore The nose is fruity and offers a small richness, a fine intensity as well as finesse. It reveals notes of black plum, black cherry and small notes of blueberry associated with very discreet hints of cornflower, rosewood, liquorice stick and a very discreet hint of Sichuan pepper/grove (in the background). The palate is fruity, juicy, mineral, well-balanced, structured and offers a beautiful definition, elegance, a beautiful precision, an acidulous frame as well as a small richness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of black cherry, plum and small notes of crushed cassis associated with fine touches of liquorice stick and toasted/chocolate. There are hints of toasted almond on the finish.
Score : 16+/20 (92-93/100)
Anna Maria Abbona - San Bernardo 2015
Dogliani Superiore The nose is fruity and offers a beautiful finesse, a fine concentration, complexity as well as a beautiful finesse of the grain. It reveals notes of blackberry, black cherry and small notes of wild cassis combined with touches of gray pepper, ripe wild raspberry and touches of blueberry, lily, black tea as well as slight hints of chocolate, toasted and a very discreet hint of coffee (in the background). The palate is fruity, juicy, well-balanced, a bit tight, elegant, precise and offers a good definition, an acidulous frame, a good structure as well a beautiful finesse of the grain. On the palate this wine expresses notes of black cherry, fleshy blueberry / juicy and small notes of plum associated with a touch of wild raspberry as well as slight hints of chocolate, toasted, liquorice, discreet hints of vanilla and a very discreet hint of coffee (in the background). Tannins are well-built. Good length.
Score : 16.75+/20 (94 /100)
Marrone - Agrestis 2014
Nebbiola d’Alba Superiore The nose is aromatic and offers concentration, gourmandize, richness as well as a good finesse of the grain. It reveals notes of fleshy black plum, crushed cassis and small notes of juicy blueberry associated with a touch of crushed raspberry, Sichuan pepper, cornflower/violet as well as discreet hints of toasted/grilled and laurel/fry gound of local forest. The palate is fruity, juicy, well-balanced and offers a beautiful definition, tension, an acidulous frame, a beautiful richness, complexity as well as beautiful guideline. On the palate this wine expresses notes of black cherry, fleshy/juicy black plum and small notes of crushed blackberry associated with small touches of chocolate, toasted/grilled, grilled hazelnut as well as a discreet hint of cornflower, liquorice, dried/crushed almond and an imperceptible hint of laurel (in the background). Tannins are elegant. Very fine chew on the finish/persistence. There is an imperceptible hint of mild tobacco on the persistence. A very beautiful wine!
Score : 16.75/20 (93-94/100)