Langhe Nebbiolo DOC La Chiusa – Chionetti

Certainly Nebbiolo is formidable, with fierce tannins and acidity, but it is also gloriously scented—‘tar and roses’ is the classic description—and has a supple, evocative flavor that lingers on the tongue. Characteristics of the grape: dark berries, dark cherries, black plums, anise, tobacco, cedar, smoke, tar, violets, truffles, black licorice, moss, earth, leather, dried fruits, rosemary, thyme…This Piedmontese versions are predominately dry, elegant red wines that benefit from long bottle aging.