De Bortoli Yarra Valley Nebbiolo Fizz NV
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- $30
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Nebbiolo sparkling? Don’t mind if I do. Appearing like a rosé with bubbles, the vibrant nose presents red fruits and spice. There’s even some slight tannin grip on the palate, which is chalky, drying and very pleasant. As is my wont, I tried it immediately after opening but also left it until the bubbles had dissipated, finding that the base wine is very nice, showing great varietal character. De Bortoli obviously agrees as they released the Vinoque Nebbiolo Rosé, which is essentially this wine without the fizz.
Brendan is a Melbourne-based writer, filmmaker, playwright and composer. Since 2013, he has been published in national and regional Australian titles such as Halliday Magazine, Gourmet Traveller Wine, Grapegrower and Winemaker, Gippslandia, Gippsland Lifestyle, Yarra Valley and Ranges and Gippsland Country Life magazines. Brendan was a finalist for 2024 Wine Communicator Awards in the 'Best Published Feature Article or Wine Column' category. He has completed the WSET Level 3 course (gaining a Distinction) and has a passion for small producers of wine, beer and spirits. He is also the co-editor of 'I'm Not a Film Star: David Bowie as Actor' for Bloomsbury Academic.
