La Palazzina Costa della Sesia Rosso DOC Alto Piemonte 2020
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From a single site planted in volcanic soils in the Roacio sub-region of Bramaterra, this is 70% Nebbiolo, 20% Vespolina, and 10% Croatina. Fermented in large old oak and 12.5% abv. Spiced maraschino cherry, dried lavender, roast tomato umami, balsamic, and ferrous notes. Some air clicks everything into place as well as bringing out autumnal damp leaf and deeper umami notes. Very perfumed and detailed aromas. The palate is cooling, fine, and lithe, with notes akin to the nose wrapped up in delicate chalky tannins and a lovely latent acid kick bringing freshness and length. Fine, detailed, and fresh. Very good.
Tom Kline is a wine writer, reviewer, presenter, and educator based in Victoria, Australia. He is the Australian correspondent for the internationally respected publications Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy and Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux, where he highlights the top tier of Australian wine for a global audience. Tom also writes for leading outlets including Decanter (UK), Wine Spectator (US), and Halliday Magazine, among others. An experienced wine show judge and WSET educator, he has authored several consumer-focused wine courses aimed at making wine more accessible and engaging. In 2023, Tom was awarded Best Published Feature Article or Wine Column at the prestigious Wine Communicator Awards, presented by Wine Communicators of Australia.
