Giovanni Rosso Langhe Nebbiolo Ester Canale Vigna Rionda 2021

Name: Giovanni Rosso Langhe Nebbiolo Ester Canale Vigna Rionda 2021
Brand: Breakthru Beverage [BRB]
SKU: SF-1-BRB--042326-26
Price: 169.99 USD
Availability: InStock

$169⁹⁹

violet and roses, balsamic hints, wild berries jams, goudron, leather and truffle.
Taste: superb in taste and perfect development; generous, mouthfilling, soft and yet delivers an incredibly elegant tension. Intense fruit with a fully developed tannin grip and the finish is like a dream.

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Antonio Galloni

96 points

"The 2021 Barolo Vignarionda Ester Canale Rosso is stellar, as it has always been. Exotic, layered and beguiling, the 2021 is classic Rionda through and through. Kirsch, white pepper, spice, mint, candy and orange peel all soar from the glass, lending tons of aromatic brilliance. Silky tannins convey finesse as the 2021 builds through the mid-palate and into the finish. Superb." —Antonio Galloni

Wine Enthusiast

99 points

"Some wines are born of soil and sun, others of history and heart. When these precious 0.85 hectares returned to Ester Canale's family in 2011, it wasn't just land coming home but destiny fulfilled. From these hallowed slopes of Serralunga, blackberry and damson weave through waves of mixed spice incense and sweet baking notes in a mesmerizing symphony. The wine moves with such ethereal grace it nearly brings tears to the eyes. This profound beauty, from vines planted in 1946, doesn't just demand attention but commands silence, contemplation and ultimately surrender to its sublime elegance. A masterpiece that reminds us why Vignarionda stands among Barolo's greatest sites." —Jeff Porter

Kerin O'Keefe

98 points

"One of the top expressions of what is one of the most revered sites not just in Serralunga but in the entire denomination, the 2021 Vignarionda Ester Canale Rosso doesn’t disappoint, starting with its mesmerizing fragrance of violet, camphor, crushed mint and dark spice. Combining structure and finesse, the radiant, delicious palate delivers crushed raspberry, wild cherry, menthol, licorice and tobacco that layer together seamlessly. Aged in large traditional Slavonian casks, it has youthful tension, precision, fresh acidity and a backbone of refined tannins that create impeccable balance. What a beauty. Drink 2031-2041." —Kerin O'Keefe

More about Giovanni Rosso

We like the wines of Piedmont and Burgundy. Actually, we love them. So when we find a producer that manages to incorporate qualities of both regions we get extra excited. Giovanni Rosso is exactly that type of producer. With inspiration and training in Burgundy but with roots in Serralunga d'Alba that go back over 100 years, Giovanni, who sadly passed away in 2009, and his son Davide have not only brought the grace of Bourgogne to the terroir of best vineyards of Serralunga but, even more importantly, have done so consistently.

The Rosso family has farmed many famous crus of Serralunga d'Alba, most notably the Crus of La Serra, Broglio, Damiano and Vigna Rionda, Cerretta and Sorano since 1890. They were lauded for their meticulous attention to detail and sold their grapes to some of the most famous Piedmontese producers. However, in the early 1980’s Giovanni Rosso determined it was time for his family to have their own name recognized as producers of great wine.

Fast forward to 2001 when Giovanni’s son, Davide, joined the operation after finishing a postgraduate study in Burgundy. From then until Giovanni’s death, this father-son team became a focal point in the region. Now, taking lead of the house, Davide continues this upward trajectory in Piedmont (and now Etna in Sicily as well) by taking techniques he learned in Burgundy further to reveal the true terroir of their ancestral parcels.

All the magic that goes into making these world-class wines takes place in the family’s small estate in Baudana. In the vineyard, Davide practices organic viticulture for the most part, but doesn't allow dogma to overrule quality. After harvest, the winemaking is decidedly traditional. Spontaneous alcoholic and malolactic fermentation takes place in small, non-temperature controlled concrete vats over a month or more. Davide employs a gentle remontage to maintain purity of fruit versus a more aggressive “rack and return” approach that is often used to create larger-scaled wines. Aging takes place in 50hl French oak botte sourced from Fontainebleau.