2008 Nebbiolo d'Alba Valmaggiore
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Dark red cherries, plums, menthol, spices and leather are some of the notes that take shape in Sandrone's 2008 Nebbiolo d'Alba Valmaggiore (Library Release). The herbal notes the 2008 showed when young have receded, but texturally the wine remains a bit raw and unbalanced relative to the standard that has been set here over the years.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2008 Nebbiolo d'Alba Valmaggiore is the product of a challenging harvest. A soft, mid-weight wine, the Valmaggiore is dominated by a level of herbaceousness that detracts considerably from the wine's balance.
The 2008 Nebbiolo d’Alba Valmaggiore is the product of a challenging harvest. A soft, mid-weight wine, the Valmaggiore flows with the essence of dried fruit, flowers, sweet herbs and spices. This is a relatively easygoing Valmaggiore that doesn’t quite reach the summit of the finest years. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2015. Importer: Vintus LLC, Pleasantville, NJ tel. (914) 769-3000
The 2008 Nebbiolo d’Alba Valmaggiore is the product of a challenging harvest. A soft, mid-weight wine, the Valmaggiore flows with the essence of dried fruit, flowers, sweet herbs and spices. This is a relatively easygoing Valmaggiore that doesn’t quite reach the summit of the finest years. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2015. Dec 2010, www.robertparker.com
About the producer
Luciano Sandrone is a name synonymous with the highest standards of Barolo winemaking. Founded in 1978, this family-owned estate has become a modern icon, earning international acclaim for its meticulous wines and thoughtful, site-driven approach to Nebbiolo.