Valle Roncati 2013 Sizzano Riserva 'San Bartolomeo'

Valle Roncati is our latest discovery from Alto Piemonte. This is one of their red Riservas: Sizzano. This is one of Alto Piemonte's microscopic DOCs, a mere 7 hectares in total. However, the wines are notably different from its nearest neighbour, Fara. Here the wine is spicier with more balsamy notes with refined red fruits. There are small amounts of Vespolina and Uva Rara varieties in the blend to support the major variety Nebbiolo, adding other dimensions to the wine. The wine is semi-mature and is entering its secondary phase with well developed aromatics, and a fullness to the palate but, no mistaking, this wine will seriously take some age.