2017 Nebbiolo d'Alba 'Valmaggiore' MAG 1,5-Ltr.

extraprima 93 | Parker 92 | Galloni 92 |

anziehender Nebbiolo von großem Charme

Der Valmaggiore ist immer einer der distinguiertesten Weine im Portfolio der Familie Sandrone. Er wächst bei Vezza d’Alba im Roero auf einer san­digen Steillage mit 45° Neigung. Mühevoll kaufte Luciano die etwa 40 einzelnen Parzellen über Jahre zusammen, setzte neue Reben in Dichtpflanzung von 9000 Stöcken je Hektar und legte eine Drainage an. Im Stahltank vergoren, reift er über 12 Monate in gebrauchten 500-­Liter-­Tonneaux. Die fri­sche Farbe des Valmaggiore leuchtet im Glas. Offensiv und helltönig verströmt der Valmaggiore eine feine, duftige Frucht mit delikatem Parfum von reifen Beeren und frischen Kräu­tern. Satt und feingliedrig zeigt er sich im Mund, mit viel Saft und tiefgründigem Aromenspektrum. Ganz lang und klar, be­sitzt er ein lebendiges Säurespiel mit ausgezeichneter Frische, das an sehr gute Pinot Noirs erinnert. Ein großartiger, ›einfacher‹ Nebbiolo d’Alba, der locker mit sehr hochwertigen Weinen aus Barbaresco mithalten kann.

Barbaresco-hafter Spitzen-Piemontese

extraprima 93 | Der 2017er Valmaggiore von Luciano Sandrone wird auf erobertparker.com wie folgt beschrieben: "With scorching heat and little rain overall, there was reason for worry during the 2017 growing season at large, but in the Roero zone by the banks of the Tanaro river, the hilly Valmaggiore vineyards received more rain than other parts of Piedmont, so these grapes did not suffer as much. Lovely notes of red rose and some herbal tones appear on the nose of the 2017 Nebbiolo d'Alba Valmaggiore, coupled with balsam, spice and rosemary. It's voluminous in the mouth, and while the Le Vigne Barolo tends to be the most floral and delicately ethereal of Sandrone's release, this bouquet is distinctive in its own way. It would be a nice pair with a mushroom risotto."

ideal zu Pilzrisotto

Parker 92 | With scorching heat and little rain overall, there was reason for worry during the 2017 growing season at large, but in the Roero zone by the banks of the Tanaro river, the hilly Valmaggiore vineyards received more rain than other parts of Piedmont, so these grapes did not suffer as much. Lovely notes of red rose and some herbal tones appear on the nose of the 2017 Nebbiolo d'Alba Valmaggiore, coupled with balsam, spice and rosemary. It's voluminous in the mouth, and while the Le Vigne Barolo tends to be the most floral and delicately ethereal of Sandrone's release, this bouquet is distinctive in its own way. It would be a nice pair with a mushroom risotto.

bright, fruity and absolutely delicious

Galloni 92 | The 2017 Nebbiolo d'Alba Valmaggiore is bright, fruity and absolutely delicious. The warm vintage seems to have given the Valmaggiore an extra kick of mid-palate sweetness, which is not a bad thing for a wine that can at times be a bit lean. Sweet red berry fruit and floral notes are nicely pushed forward. The 2017 will benefit from a few years in bottle, which will allow the aromatics to develop, but it is impeccable in its balance and super-classy, even in the early going.