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| 2003 Nebbiolo di Klipsun, Red Mountain $19 | |||||
| Vineyards: Wilridge obtains all of the Nebbiolo grown
at the prestigious Klipsun Vineyards in the Red Mountain Appellation of
Washington State. Recently, Klipsun was named one of the top 25 vineyards
in the world by Wine & Spirits magazine. Over the years, we have worked
with Klipsun to control the yields of this prolific vine through irrigation
limitations, strict pruning regimens, and extensive green harvesting. The
2003 Nebbiolo is made entirely with the superior Lampeia clone from Piedmont.
Winemaking: The grapes were picked on October 18 at 24.3° brix, .63 TA and 3.36 pH. The grapes were hand harvested, delivered to the winery in a refrigerated truck, and hand sorted at the winery. The wine was aged for 16 months in 2 and 3 year old French-oak barrels. 137 cases were bottled May 5, 2005. Wilridge Winemaker Paul Beveridge represented Washington State at the Consorzio di Nebbiolo in Valtellina, Italy, in 2004. Winemaker Comments: "Nebbiolo is the most prized red grape variety in Northern Italy but is still relatively rare in the United States. In Italy, Nebbiolo is the vine behind the great Barolos and Barbarescos of the Piedmont region. Each year, my Nebbiolo comes closer and closer in style to its Italian counterparts, but with a distinctive Northwest fruitiness. When I was in Italy recently, several Italian vintners who tried my Nebbiolo commented that it was very true to its varietal character and flavor. Try my Nebbiolo with your favorite Italian foods, especially any dish with truffles." Tasting Notes: Brick red in color. The aroma is classic Nebbiolo, with violets and rose petals in the nose. Do not be deceived by the light color, the wine is surprisingly powerful and finishes with strong tannins, indicating long aging potential. Trivia: "Nebbiolo" is old Italian dialect for "Noble." In Italy, Nebbiolo is called the "Wine of Kings." Past Reviews: "91 Points" -Wine Enthusiast Magazine Status: Available |
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