Giovanni Rosso - Langhe Nebbiolo 'Ester Canale' 2022

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.

“Pure seductive cherries float from the glass with an allure impossible to resist. The old vines of Vigna Rionda sing through waves of silken texture and profound depth. Though labeled Langhe Nebbiolo, this wine carries all the nobility and grace of fine Barolo but with an irresistible youthful energy. Tannins float soft as morning light while layers of pleasure unfold with each sip. A wine of such immediate joy, it refuses to wait in the cellar. A testament to eight decades of faithful vines and generations of careful hands. Drink Now until who knows.” - 97 Points, Wine Enthusiast 

Producer: Giovanni Rosso

Country: Italy

Region: Piedmont

Varietal: Nebbiolo

Appellation: Langhe Nebbiolo

Vintage: 2022

Size: 750ml