
Azienda Trinchero, Rosso del Noce, Grandi Vendemmie (97,98,99,01)
Region: Piedmont, Italy
Vintage: Multi vintage blend
Bottle size: 75cl
Grape: Sangiovese & Barbera
ABV: 14%
WA: 92 points
The NV Rosso del Noce Grandi Vendemmie is a blend of the 1997, 1998, 1999 and 2001 vintages from vines that date back to 1929. I don’t know of any producer making an old-vine, multi-vintage blend. The Grandi Vendemmie is simply fabulous. Endless layers of cherries, plums, melted road tar, spices, leather and licorice all flesh out in the glass. The Grandi Vendemmie has the tertiary nuances found in the other wines in the lineup, but the main difference is that here the fruit remains vibrant and fresh. This dark, sumptuous Barbera is bursting at the seams with an undeniably pure personality. Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate