Nebbiolo grapes are fermented under temperature control, in order to maximize the wine’s flowery aromas and natural suppleness. Aging occurs in large oak casks for about 12 months, lending an earthy...
In 2017 it was my great fortune to be put in touch with Robert John, proprietor of Malakoff Estate, and I ended up with some nebbiolo. As Italy’s most lauded and most demanding variety, I was...