Tasting Notes – Carlo Revello & Figli Nebbiolo 2019

Wine: Carlo Revello & Figli Nebbiolo 2019

Grape: The wine is produced using Nebbiolo grapes. The grape is a dark-skinned grape native to the Piemonte wine region of Italy. Nebbiolo is the basic wine of the great wines of Italy – Barolo & Barbaresco. Nebbiolo is an ancient grape and is so old that its parents are probably extinct. Young Nebbiolo wines have a deep purple color but due to unstable colorants, the color of the wine rapidly decolorizes over a short period of time.

Color: deep purple

Aromas: tar, roses, tobacco, raspberry, blueberries, mineral oil, smoke, leather

Flavors: strawberry, roses, leather, clove, cherry, chocolate

Body: Medium +

Alcohol: 14.5%

Acid: High

Sweetness: Dry

Tannins: High

Balance: Nicely balanced with bold tannins

Serving Tips: 60º to 65º F, in a red wine glass, decant for 30 minutes to 4 hours

Aging: can age for decades

Food Pairings: roasted rack of lamb,smoked duck, game meats, steak

Winery Notes: The Carlo Revello & Figliwinery is in northwestern Italy in the subregion of Langhe in the Piemonte wine region near the border of France. Langhe is in the southern part of the Piemonte region. The wine making history of Langhe goes back to Roman times. The Langhe became well-known all over the world for its production of exceptional wines and the noble French families transported wine to the royal courts throughout Europe.