Villa Guelpa Longitudine 8.26 2019

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You’d have to know exactly where you were going to find the small commune of Sizzano in Piemonte. Though it’s hardly known outside of the region, it’s one of the oldest, most well-established DOCs in Italy. At altitudes much higher than those in Barolo, the Nebbiolo here is fruitier and more refreshing compared to the big, dense and often leathery Barolos. But the unique expression of Nebbiolo grown high up in Sizzano is no joke.

The most exciting winery out of Sizzano right now belongs to the husband and wife duo Daniele and Sonia at Villa Guelpa. The couple have defied the odds by making some of the most easy drinking, fruity and delicious red wines in Piemonte – the hard way. From the hand harvesting to the winemaking, perhaps hardest of all is raising six children!

With their tiny vineyard, the couple make miniscule quantities of wine but have recently begun importing a sliver of their production to the U.S. Ever since their wine arrived stateside, the cat has been out of the bag, with wine critics flocking to their fruity and approachable Nebbiolo, many preferring it to its much more brooding Barolo counterpart. The wines are a true high-toned treat– an exuberant playful expression.

Original price was: $26.00.Current price is: $19.99.

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92 Points (Editors’ Choice),  Wine Enthusiast
“Enticing aromas recalling rose, Alpine herbs and woodland berries form the nose along with aromas of dark spice. Vibrant and savory, the elegant palate features ripe strawberry, blood orange and white pepper alongside firm acidity and lithe tannins.”

92 Points, Wine Enthusiast (Editors’ Choice)

This is the lighter, more fun side of Piedmont Nebbiolo. Unlike Barolo, where you have to wait at least a decade to be able to enjoy, this is already drinking wonderfully and is made to be enjoyed young. You won’t find a better 100% Nebbiolo made anywhere near this price; these guys are in a league of their own in terms of value. The expression here is super lively and even though this is a Nebbiolo to be enjoyed in its youth, the 25-year old vines here bringing sophistication and drive into what Wine Enthusiast called, a “vibrant, and savory” wine with an “elegant palate”.

 

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