Giovanni Rosso - Langhe Nebbiolo 'Ester Canale' 2023

Following the death of Tommasino Canale, Davide Rosso decided to replace a large part of the old vines that became by that time "exhausted" (about 0.80 hectares) preserving the part of the vineyard planted in 1946 (over 0.40 hectares). From these seventy years old plants, characterized by very low yields, we obtain our Barolo Vigna Rionda; only those roots so deep can tell the story of this vineyard.

The replanting has been done at the beginning of 2011 by cloning the mass selection of the original vines. Immediately the grapes expressed an incredible potential, despite of their young age, merit of the unique characteristics of this plot. Here comes the desire to produce a great Langhe Nebbiolo able to represent, along with the wise Barolo VignaRionda, an authentic photograph of this mythical Cru.

This very limited series of bottles will be produced only in certain vintages, until when the young vines will have reached the right maturity crucial to become a pure breed Barolo 

A must try for any Piemonte fan looking for translucent, elegant and refined expressions of Nebbiolo. Forget about the label, this a Langhe Nebbiolo in a class of its own.

"In the bottle with the yellow wax capsule, the Ester Canale Rosso 2023 Langhe Nebbiolo comes from younger vines in Vignarionda that will eventually contribute to the estate's flagship Barolo as they mature. The wine shows ripe aromas of dried raspberry, baked cherry, sweet spice and lilac. This is a richer expression than the category usually delivers, with more stuffing and fruit weight than a typical Langhe Nebbiolo. It also reveals a touch of sticky ripeness, although the mouthfeel remains lean and focused. Just 3,000 bottles were produced." - 92 Points, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

"From young vines in Vigna Rionda, the 2023 Langhe Nebbiolo is intended as a top expression of the Langhe Nebbiolo category. Bright ruby with orange highlights, it offers aromas of pomegranate, red cherries, cinnamon, and incense. Medium-bodied, with remarkable depth for the category, it carries the mineral character of the site through a long, graphite-tinged finish. Drink 2026-2038." - 93+ Points, Jeb Dunnuck

Producer: Giovanni Rosso

Country: Italy

Region: Piedmont

Varietal: Nebbiolo

Appellation: Langhe Nebbiolo

Vintage: 2023

Size: 750ml