Pizzini L’aquila Nebbiolo 2022

L’aquila is Italian for ‘the eagle’, a bird that exemplifies both elegance and power – a fitting namesake. The grapes come from two different sites; both with ferric and alterite soil, although in differing proportions, one warmer, one cooler. The contrasts draw out both the ethereal and bold characters of the variety with aromas of dried rose petals and fresh cranberries that parry with macerated strawberries, salt plums and cherry tomatoes. A bit of oxygen and it’s not long before bresaola and liquorice join the fray. Layers of red fruit and savoury spice adorn the palate, providing support for Nebbiolo’s characteristically high acid and tannin; both beautifully integrated. Dried herbs and a sultry ferrous tang linger on the finish, hinting at what’s to come. This wine is released at 3 years of age with a promise that patience will reward.