A World Unto Itself : Ethereal Nebbiolo from Alto Piemonte

letuffeau.com (Link) Tenuta Selle — “Unfortunately, owing to geological and climatic diversity, the Alto Piemonte’s denominations … are too complex a subject to tackle with the necessary depth in this book. To do so would mean writing an extremely long opus that would essentially be a Piedmontese wine treatise, which was not the intent with which I set out to write the book.” Italy’s Native Wine Grape Terroirs — Ian d’Agata “As the reference source on Italian terroir, appellations, varietals, and wines Ian d’Agata is my point of contact for all matter across the above. It is clear from his note that Alto Piemonte, the elevated and cool regions north of Barbaresco, is a world unto itself. This excellent Nebbiolo is the perfect introduction. My note below speaks volumes to my enthusiasm for this wine and the region generally.” — David — ~ please note : discounts are automatically applied at the digital check-out! ~ — Tenute Sella 2023 Coste della Sesia ‘Orbello’ (Shelf Price: $49.00) Offer Price: $44.00 Six-pack : $240.00 ($40/bottle) “The 2023 Nebbiolo Coste della Sesia Orbello is a gorgeous wine from Sella. Pliant and aromatic, with gorgeous poise, the 2023 is all class from start to finish. Crushed red berry fruit, flowers, spice and dried herbs fill out the layers effortlessly. The Orbello is a fine choice for readers who would like to approach the appellation.” 92pts — Antonio Galloni “This ‘Orbello’ Nebbiolo from Tenute Sella is immediately entrancing, unwinding in the glass with notes of bergamot and dried orange peel, fresh marjoram and oregano, red cherry, and dried fennel seeds and cassia bark. It is the dried peels, especially the bergamot that blends with black tea like aromatics to lend a true ‘Earl Grey’ profile here, that is particularly haunting. The palate is bright and fresh, supple and silken, before firming up gently with dusty and faintly chalky tannins for the final quarter of the journey. Dried cranberry, goji berry, and fresh red cherry are present but again it is the ‘Earl Grey’ quality at the fore, again haunting. This mingles with the spectre of ‘Russian Caravan’ (slightly smoky), fresh blood orange with bright cinnamon nuances, and a juicy lip-smacking close. If my note is slightly prosaic, it is only as this is such a serious wine. Nebbiolo of this quality, delicacy and nuance, and brilliance at any price is fantastic. At this price, it is simply unbelievable.” — David Order here (Link) ~ (Link) the above wine, Tenute Sella 2023 Coste della Sesia ‘Orbello’, will be on by the glass at Cathedral Coffee this week … pop in for a sample! ~ — If you would like any of the above, would like to come by for a private appointment, or just have some questions — please let us know.