Description

A brilliant limited-edition release from the accomplished winemaking team at Taltarni, this 2016 Nebbiolo offers a thoughtful Australian interpretation of a famously noble variety. Made exclusively from single-vineyard, estate-grown fruit, the wine draws clear inspiration from its Barolo cousins, where Nebbiolo finds its most revered expression. 2016 in the Pyrenees delivered an early warm spring and extended growing conditions, allowing the Nebbiolo grapes to reach full ripeness with clarity and balance. On the nose, soft aromas of blackberry, cherry and rose water lead the way. The palate follows with flavours of plum, violet and aniseed, underpinned by Nebbiolo’s signature hint of tar, adding depth and authenticity. Medium-bodied yet richly flavoured, the wine reveals layers of complexity as firm, varietal tannins slowly emerge and carry through to a long, persistent finish. There’s structure and gravitas here, balanced by elegance and flow — a wine that rewards attention. Released with time already on its side, it drinks beautifully now, yet has the pedigree to cellar comfortably for another few years. As a highly rated wine, it’s a natural partner for Italian-inspired dishes such as mushroom and truffle pasta, quattro formaggi pizza or a homemade beef lasagne. A confident, expressive Nebbiolo — classic in spirit, distinctive in place.