America’s finest Nebbiolo is made in Virginia. Indeed, the Barboursville Reserve Nebbiolo could give the finest Barolos a run for their money, at about half the price. The 2012 exhibits a classic nose of cherry and tar, while on the palate the wine is tight and firm, with tannins fine tannins, This wine will benefit from additional cellar time, with peak maturity still five to eight years off. Platinum award winner at the 2015 Critics Challenge International Wine Competition.
Barboursville Vineyards, Virginia (USA) Nebbiolo 2012
By Robert Whitley