2010 Epic Vintage in Piedmont – Tasting with the Importer at Pasta Nostra

On Thursday, September 25th, we had the privilege of tasting through an extensive lineup of premier Nebbiolo based wines from Barolo, Barbaresco, and the lesser known commune of Boca from the iconic 2010 vintage. In one word – WOW! These wines were wonderful to drink even in their extreme youth. The tannins were there but so elegantly polished and all the telltale aromas and flavors of Nebbiolo were represented in varying degrees. Being a lover of Barbaresco and Barolo I usually temper my enthusiasm when they are just being released based on the premise these wines need time to age. The early allure of this vintage is amazing. Granted these wines will evolve and develop into hauntingly complex and layered wines I was awed with the elegance already displayed.

Below are just a few of the wines tasted with a brief descriptor:
* 2010 Cantina del Pino “Ovello” Barbaresco – “sweet tannins and great depth”
* 2010 Roccheviberti “Rocche di Castiglione Falletto” Barolo – “intense floral aromatics”
* 2010 Silvano Bolmida “Bussia” Barolo – “concentrated ripe red fruit with mocha”
* 2010 Fratelli Alessandria “Gramolere” Barolo – “finesse!”
* 2010 Luigi Baudana “Cerretta” Barolo – “decadent”
* 2010 Le Piane Boca – “Barolo meets Burgundy”

Please stop by and let us know if you are particularly interested in any of these bottlings, they won’t last! The ETA for these wines is mid-November, just in time for the holidays. Great gift ideas – hint hint. Some of these are also offered in large format bottlings – yes please!

Cheers!
-Greg