Valle Roncati 2013 Fara Riserva 'Ciada'

Valle Roncati is our latest discovery from Alto Piemonte. This is one of their red Riservas: Fara. This is one of Alto Piemonte's microscopic DOCs, a mere 5 hectares in total. The wine is made from a majority of Nebbiolo with small amounts of Uva Rara and Vespolina to give extra dimensions to the wine.

The wine is polished and elegant, like a fine Barolo from an expert winemaker. There are reds and black fruits, but more than that it has aromas of forest floor and wood polish with tannins that are enveloping and generous.