Le Clivie Nebbiolo d’Alba D.O.C.

Nebbiolo d’Alba D.O.C. Le Clivie, a synthesis of the strong link with the land and the skilful winemaking tradition of Piedmont. A sensitive, late-ripening vine, Nebbiolo requires specific environmental characteristics which can be found in the Roero area of Piedmont. Espalier vine training with Guyot pruning, manual harvesting, a long maceration process and traditional ageing in steel tanks result in a full-bodied, warm and delicious wine with olfactory notes reminiscent of autumn in Piedmont. Tasting notes I liked the perfumed nose with clear stand-out violet notes. Black cherry, smoke and tar. Earthy and a bit rustic. Cherry and vanilla aromas with a hint of allspice. Nice colour and texture but the it’s a bit thin in terms of taste despite a fair amount of acidity.