2015 Flavio Roddolo, Nebbiolo d'Alba

Flavio Roddolo cultivates his Nebbiolo d'Alba on the Bricco Appiani hills near Monforte d'Alba, employing a steadfast, traditionalist approach that includes organic farming of his low-yielding old vines for over four decades. His commitment to meticulous vineyard stewardship and extended macerations with indigenous yeasts in his ancestral cellar defines a wine directly expressive of its Langhe origin. The 2015 growing season, characterized by crucial winter water reserves that mitigated a notably hot July, allowed for full physiological ripeness without compromising vine health. This resulted in a Nebbiolo d'Alba exhibiting both a textural breadth and ample, ripe tannins, harmoniously balanced by well-preserved acidity. The vintage delivers a wine with a pronounced structural presence, offering both immediate appeal and sustained evolutionary potential.