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Barrique

A barrel typically made from oak. They come in 2 shapes. Bordeaux (225L) and Burgundy (228L). Oak sources include French, Russian and American Oak.

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A barrel typically made from oak. They come in 2 shapes. Bordeaux (225L) and Burgundy (228L). Oak sources include French, American, Eastern European and Russian Oak. Check out our Q&A with Paul: “How does the percentage of new oak affect wine?” for more on oak.

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Barrel
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This is a wine that has had me conflicted over the 3 times I’ve tried it. I’ve held off listing it watching and waiting to see what happens. The fruit quality and grape tannins in Marchese di Gresy’s Nebbiolos are irrefutable. The Martinenga Cru, a di Gresy monopole sits between Asili and Rabaja, that kind of pedigree explains much. The very high quality oak layer in the wine put me on pause. Was it too much? Time gave me the answer and the wine, the balance I sought. The secret to this
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Here too moderately generous wood surround the nose that is also relatively high-toned with its aromas of pomegranate, red cherry, various floral scents and soft spice nuances. The medium weight flavors possess a notably finer texture thanks to the relatively fine-grained tannins that also support the long and mildly austere finish that is on the compact side today. I expect this to add flesh and unwind as it ages and as is often the case, this is the best of Lignier's 1ers in 2017. Burghound
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A combination of three parcels throughout the famous Sanford & Benedict vineyard. Two of the plantings are 10-12 years old, but certainly responsible for the dark, deep core of this wine. The third piece, a small fermentation of the original, own-rooted plantings from 1971, brings the elegance and floral lift. Antonio Galloni, Vinous 94 Points
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Trying Langhe Neb's made with fruit from just one Commune is a great way to dial into the characteristics of that Commune The Langhe Nebbiolo is a the perfect intro to the Nebbiolo range from Alessandria. “Prinsiòt”, a Piedmontese dialect noun that means little princes, it’s the historical nickname given to our family by the inhabitants of Verduno. This Nebbiolo, that takes origin in the vineyards “Sotto Orti” , “Campasso” and “Neirane” all in Verduno. A perfume of ro
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