La Palazzina Coste della Sesia Rosso 2020
- Region
- Italy » Piedmont » Coste della Sesia DOC
- Type
- red still, dry
- Producer
- Vintage
- 2020
- Grapes
- Nebbiolo, Croatina, Vespolina, Uva Rara
- Alcohol
- 12.5
- Volume
- 750 mL
- Cellar
- 1 bottles
Ratings
After working my way through almost a case of this wine in different settings, I can confidently say it's incredibly considetent - but far too young. Decanting helps, of course, but it really needs at least a few more years to come into its own.
That said, the nose is absolutely beautiful - think some generic black tea (i.e. red in Chinese), black bread crust, a mix of black and red fruits, and withered rose petals. Delicate yet well-structured, it's juicy with firm but finely integrated tannins. The long, lingering aftertaste unfolds with licorice root and red flowers.
It does feel like it's missing a bit in structure at the moment, but that seems more like a matter of youth than a flaw. The energy in this wine is undeniable - it just needs time.
This wine offers more complexity than one might initially expect. Made primarily from their oldest vines, this vintage presents depth and intricacy, all while maintaining a reasonable price as an entry-level wine.
Though still young, it captivates with a charming nose of black bread crust, a mix of black and red fruits, and withered rose petals. As it opens, an intriguing animalistic note with a hint of musk emerges. While the nose is somewhat subdued—perhaps a different glass might enhance it—the palate shines brightly. It's delicate yet well-structured, juicy with firm but finely integrated tannins. The long, delicious aftertaste lingers with notes of licorice root and red flowers.