Lessona: The blend has a min 85% of Nebbiolo
Pietro Cassina, Tanzo Riserva 2010
(100% Nebbiolo, 36 m in large barrels and 2 m in stainless steel plus further 12 m in bottle). Expressive and forward with leafy undertones over a core of sour cherries. Firm, structured and layered this has a lot to give. 89/100
La Badina, Riserva 2010
(100% Nebbiolo, 36 m in large barrels and 35 m in bottle) Vegetal, leafy, leathery and peppery on the nose. Beautiful, crunchy palate. Drinking deliciously now. 92/100
Boca: Ancient volcanic soils with porphyry. Vineyards are at 450-500 meters above sea level making Boca the highest winegrowing region in all of Piedmont. Wines are produced from 70-90% Nebbiolo
Castello Conti, Il Rosso delle Donne 2012
(75% Nebbiolo, 20% Vespolina, 5% Uva Rara, 36 m in large barrels and 12 m in bottle) Perfumed (Vespolina talks here) with herbal nuances. Oregano as well. Ripe but not rich with an elegant core, high level of freshness and solid tannins. 91/100
Barbaglia 2012
(80% Nebbiolo, 20% Vespolina, 24 m in large barrels and 18 m in bottle) Perfumed as well. Starts ripe then becomes crunchy and peppery. 89/100
Garona 2011
(70% Nebbiolo, 20% Vespolina, 10% Uva Rara, 48 m in large barrels and 9m in bottle) Perfumed and lifted in the nose. Full bodied, rich with almost dark fruit. Very rewarding. 90/100