Vietti Nebbiolo Perbacco 2019

Description

“I can’t think of too many estates in Piedmont that have raised the bar higher than Vietti has over the last decade or so. Virtually every wine that emerges from these cellars is outstanding, and many are profound … an unprecedented level of consistency and quality across their entire range.” ANTONIO GALLONI, Vinous Media

For the past four generations, the Vietti family has been producing wine in Castiglione Falletto, a small village in the heart of the Langhe region of Piedmont, from their vineyards located across the five communes designated for the cultivation and production of Barolo. Over recent years Luca Currado-Vietti had taken over the winemaking direction from his late father Alfredo. The overall objective, to produce the highest quality wines, whilst retaining respect for the traditions of the specific appellations.

“Perbacco” translates from italian as “for Bacchus” – this is Vietti’s fine offering to the Wine God.

The Perbacco is made from 100% Nebbiolo parcels all planted in the Barolo region from vines (average 35 years old) from Barolo sites : Bricco Boschis, Liste, Brunella, Rocchettevino, Pernanno, Ravera di Monforte and Scarrone. Fruit selection here was more open and approachable than that selected for Barolo followed by 2 years maturation in Slavonian oak botti cask. Luca gives this extraordinary Perbacco all the love and attention in the vineyard with the same yields, vinification and aging period as for their Barolo Castiglione… 2019 was an excellent growing season perfectly suited to the fickle Nebbiolo variety..

“.. is easily as good as many other producers’ serious Barolos at twice the price..” Max Allen, The Australian.

”The rich texture is filled with cherry, raspberry, white pepper and chalky, mineral notes in this firmly structured red. Tightens up as it moves from the attack to the lingering finish. Shows fine intensity and balance. Drink now through 2025″  91 pts Wine Spectator

Generous, delicious baby ‘Barolo’ here depth of fruit, tannins are ripe, silky (and typically for Nebbiolo) are palate coating. The acidity is poised and gives added length. This is a fabulous rendition ! 

RRP $59   *Our Special Price $49.99 when you buy 6 or more of this wine* Limited