Brezza ’Santa Rosalia’ Nebbiolo d’Alba 2009

In Australia, the name Brezza has become synonymous with Barolo, Barbera and Dolcetto from Piedmont. It’s a combination of the hospitality shown by the Brezza family in their Hotel Barolo (in the town of Barolo itself) and the robust, authentic and value wines Enzo Brezza produces in his winery below the Hotel.

The lighter soils, west facing exposure of these small patches of Nebbiolo, in the middle of elite Barolo country, results in a lighter bodied and more fruity style. The first characters are of roses, orange and red fruits, although it opens up slowly to more (it is Nebbiolo, after all!) notes of dried herb, spice and fennel seed. The tannins are Nebbiolo as well, firm but vibrant. More open and accessible example (still recommend decanting this) but certainly has the savoury moreish tarriness that screams out for food….procuitto, roast meat. RRP $44

Price: $34.99