White Label Nebbiolo Hilltops 2022

Description

Sometimes winemaking takes you to places you wouldn't have thought of and Nebbiolo can make that happen. In 2022 our Nebb went unsulphured for 6 months as it just wouldn't complete malolactic fermentation. It sat in barrel all winter and a metamorphosis occurred. A new deep, rich colour with aromatic and flavour optics that are next level. Cherry fruits and rose florals pour from the glass while a reward of cola lollies and port wine jubes assault the senses. So much aroma it is difficult to fathom it all.

The palate carries the robust tannin structure we expect but there is a big thump of core fruit on the mid palate overlying a spine of firm acidity. This wine has great length and shows all the characters of previous releases, but they are intensified and opulent.

Every Nebbiolo we have made has always gone into the same old hogsheads since 2017 but this the first wine we allowed to winter with no sulphur. We love the new direction and can't wait to hear from you about it. Please enjoy it now but you can keep drinking until 2028.

This style of palate can handle some heavy hitting and we suggest a Shanghai style braised pork belly and Asian greens.

Wine Details

• Vintage 2022
• Type Red Wine
• Variety Nebbiolo
• Vegan Friendly ✔