2017 Nebbiolo d'Alba Valmaggiore
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Tasting notes
Lots going on here, for a wine of this category. The notes of blueberry compote, frozen raspberries and balsamic have real fragrant appeal. Meanwhile, a bedrock of firm, compressed tannins supports a vibrant array of wild red fruit and carries acidity-infused layers of citrus long and bright. Shows gravitas and gusto. Drink from 2021.
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James Suckling
Monica Larner, Wine Advocate
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The 2017 Nebbiolo d'Alba Vigna Valmaggiore is hitting the market as I write this review. The Giacosa family never made a Langhe Nebbiolo and instead focused their efforts on a site-specific expression of Nebbiolo to fill in the lower end of their portfolio. The 2017 Nebbiolo d'Alba Vigna Valmaggiore hails from an always over-performing site in Roero that is distinguished by floral notes and bright berry intensity. This hot vintage is more accessible and near term (compared to 2016); however, it offers plenty of that pretty floral intensity that makes Valmaggiore so special.
About the producer
Bruno Giacosa – now run by daughter Bruna – is a cult Nebbiolo producer, that has consistently made some of the best single-vineyard Barbaresco and Barolo from the 1960s onwards. The“red-label” Riservas are some of the finest and most collectable wines in Italy.