Ghiomo, 'Sansteu,' Nebbiolo d'Alba, Piedmont, Italy, 2023 (total discovery)

Overview of the Wine
Our farm was born in the early 800, takes its name from a tool used to work the wooden barrels from here takes the name of Ghiomo, the winery is located in Guarene, between Langa and Roero 2 km from Alba patria of the world wine and the white truffle recently recognized as a Unesco World Heritage Site.

We have been paying for generations the passion for this great and difficult profession, founded on honesty and respect for nature, we do not like to be defined as biodynamic, organic or conventional, but only farmers, those who live for the well-being of their land and what they cultivate. The method of processing the vineyards we use is strictly traditional, the result of experience professionalism and flexibility, every vintage is a different story, and we must grasp and enhance this with all our strength.

The goal is to produce great wines, several every year, which strongly express the character of our land, be ambassadors of this extraordinary land. We wish we could convey to all the people who love wines the pride and emotion we feel in producing it.

Winemaker
Giuseppino Anfossi

Grape / Blend
Nebbiolo 

Origin
Piedmont, Italy

Tasting Notes
A medium-deep garnet hue shows off the ripe, rich take that this boutique producer has on the noble Nebbiolo vareity. But the palate shows off the sleek and elegant fruit texture they are able to maintain. Fresh garden rose and woodsy, dark-red fruits saturate, and a supple, but finely-gripping layer of tannins coat the mouth. A pop of hibiscus tea appears on the finish. This is a special Nebbiolo.

Ghiomo picks their grapes a bit late, when extra ripe, then allows the crushed grapes to rest for a day under a protective blanket of carbon dioxide. Fermentations take place in stainless steel, and aging takes place in large, neutral oak casks for a year. 

96 points - Ian Blackburn (AKA TEETH) 

Haunting - there is something very seductive, added, plus plus about this extraordinary effort.  Dense, dark deep and plus in weight and concentration - this is an exotic "Nebbiolo" - I think you will discover it at a top restaurant like Bestia and come running for it.... we have it for about the price of one glass.  14.5 Color, 24 Aroma, 24 Body, 33.5 Overall  - run don't walk ... this is tiny and very limited.  The nose is absolutely classic - with wild roses and road tar - note of black liquorish and anise. The mouthfeel is full bodied and dense / weighty - you are getting a lot for your money here.  I can't wait to open this with friends... and I am looking forward to meeting this producer in the future.  

Product size: 750ml