Castello Conti 2017 Boca Nebbiolo ‘Il Rosso delle Donne’ Piemonte

A stunning Nebbiolo blend from the ancient volcanic soils of Boca in Alto-Piemonte. This is for lovers of Nebbiolo with age and evolution in the glass. Elena Conti is a gem in the area, producing refined wines aged in large cask for years, just like her father. I first met Elena in NYC many years ago and shared my experiences opening her fathers '86 + '89 bottlings. I am so pleased to carry her wines. This 2017 Rosso delle Donne is Elena’s top shelf and it is a smooth and textured red showing stunning integration, toasted rhubarb pie, fresh sage and red flowers. Awesome.

WINEMAKER: Elena, Anna and Paola Conti

VARIETAL: 75% Nebbiolo, 20% Vespolina, and 5% Uva Rara

APPELLATION: Boca

REGION: Alto-Piemonte

IN THE VINEYARD: Organic

IN THE WINERY: Native yeast, spontaneous fermentation, 3 years in 500l casks

ABV%: 13

SERVE: Open, decant for 30min and serve in a Burgundy-shaped glass