2008 Lessona
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From the original Piemontese family property of Paolo De Marchi now run by his son. A bottle kindly supplied by Ossie Gray. Wonderfully racy and lifted. Super transparent. Very much a wine for our times but, as Walter has pointed out in an earlier note, not remotely underpriced. (JR)
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Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
Jancis Robinson MW
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The 2008 Lessona is a serious, serious wine endowed with superb depth and textural richness. Today the tannins are a bit firm, and the wine is, of course, very young, but there is no denying the sheer finesse and pedigree of what is in the glass. Juicy dark cherries, plums, graphite, mint and sweet herbs flesh out beautifully as the 2008 continues to open up. This is a dazzling effort from the De Marchis and Proprieta Sperino. I can’t wait to see how the 2008 ages. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2028. The De Marchi family’s winery in their native Lessona continues its ascent into the upper echelon of Italian wine. These two new releases are absolutely fantastic. Various American importers, including Petit Pois, Merion, PA; tel. (856) 608-9644; Carolina Wine Company, Norwood, MA; tel. (781) 278-2000; Giuliana Imports, Boulder, CO; tel. (303) 449-5477; The Country Vintner, Louisa, VA; tel. (804) 784-2886; caroline debbané selectionstel 323.472.5242, fax 323.472.5157; Bommarito Wines, Saint Louis, MO; tel. (314) 961-8996; Connoisseur Wines, Chicago, IL; tel. (773) 561-8705
The 2008 Lessona is a serious, serious wine endowed with superb depth and textural richness. Today the tannins are a bit firm, and the wine is, of course, very young, but there is no denying the sheer finesse and pedigree of what is in the glass. Juicy dark cherries, plums, graphite, mint and sweet herbs flesh out beautifully as the 2008 continues to open up. This is a dazzling effort from the De Marchis and Proprieta Sperino. I can't wait to see how the 2008 ages.
Just mid ruby. Beautiful, peppery spice and red-fruit opening. Does not immediately remind me of Nebbiolo. Elegance, freshness and great balance and extract. Still a little young. Pinot Noir-like in its structure. But crikey, that price! (WS)