{"product_id":"sordo-giovanni-nebbiolo-d-alba-2018","title":"Sordo Giovanni – Nebbiolo D'Alba 2018","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSordo Giovanni – Nebbiolo d’Alba 2018\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSordo Giovanni Nebbiolo d’Alba 2018 is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eclassic, traditionally styled Piedmontese red from the Roero\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, made from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Nebbiolo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e grown on the sunny, steep slopes on the left bank of the Tanaro. The vineyards sit at around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e280–330 metres elevation on compact calcareous marl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with the sandy, mineral-rich soils of the Roero helping to give Nebbiolo a particularly fragrant and approachable expression. (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sordowines.com\/nebbiolo-dalba?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003esordowines.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2018 shows a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebright ruby-garnet colour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and a delicate but expressive bouquet of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eraspberry, wild strawberry and red berries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, accompanied by hints of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eviolet, subtle spice and gentle savoury nuances\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. On the palate it is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edry, warm and medium-bodied\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with clear, juicy red fruit, lively acidity and the characteristic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efine but grippy tannins of Nebbiolo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The structure is more restrained than that of Barolo or Barbaresco, but the wine retains Nebbiolo’s distinctive combination of freshness, aromatic lift and savoury complexity. A 2018 tasting by Falstaff highlighted its raspberry, wild-strawberry and watermelon character, with tight, youthful tannins and a dry finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wine is fermented in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etemperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks after destemming\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 days of submerged-cap maceration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, followed by six months in stainless steel and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enine months of maturation in large Slavonian-oak barrels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This traditional élevage gives the wine additional texture and complexity while keeping oak influence restrained. At around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e14% alcohol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it combines warmth and ripeness with the freshness needed to maintain balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt eight years from vintage, the 2018 should now be moving from youthful red-fruit expression towards greater \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edried-flower, liquorice, earthy and savoury complexity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Given the relatively accessible style of Nebbiolo d’Alba, I would \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edrink this now rather than hold it for many more years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, particularly if storage has been warm. A beautifully traditional and gastronomic Piedmontese red, it is especially suited to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erisotto, pasta, braised meats, game, mushrooms, charcuterie and aged cheeses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sordo Giovanni\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Piedmont\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nebbiolo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2018\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sordo Giovanni","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53815969317137,"sku":"G9142-45","price":39.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/2722\/8945\/files\/8FDC09C9-B047-483F-BAFB-67C376F4718E.png?v=1785421353","url":"https:\/\/www.wineprovisionshop.com.sg\/products\/sordo-giovanni-nebbiolo-d-alba-2018","provider":"Wine Provision Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}