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Giovanni Rosso Barolo Vigna Rionda Ester Canale 2018 750ml

size
750ml
country
Italy
region
Piedmont
appellation
Barolo
WE
97
WS
94
JS
93
Additional vintages
WE
97
Rated 97 by Wine Enthusiast
Rose petal, forest floor, woodland berry and wet iron aromas come to the forefront on this stunning red. All about finesse and balance, the delicious, precise palate features juicy raspberry, red cherry, star anise and ground clove framed in tightly knit but ultrarefined tannins and bright acidity. Drink 2026–2038. ... More details
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Giovanni Rosso Barolo Vigna Rionda Ester Canale 2018 750ml

SKU 905290
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Professional Ratings
WE
97
WS
94
JS
93
WE
97
Rated 97 by Wine Enthusiast
Rose petal, forest floor, woodland berry and wet iron aromas come to the forefront on this stunning red. All about finesse and balance, the delicious, precise palate features juicy raspberry, red cherry, star anise and ground clove framed in tightly knit but ultrarefined tannins and bright acidity. Drink 2026–2038.
WS
94
Rated 94 by Wine Spectator
A well-defined red, this exhibits floral, plum, cherry, earth and leather flavors, with a wide swath of refined tannins. Fresh, elegant and balanced in a youthful way, with a hint of herbs and underbrush on the finish. Best from 2025 through 2042. 310 cases made, 40 cases imported.
JS
93
Rated 93 by James Suckling
Aromas of sweet strawberries and dried flowers follow through to a medium to full body with round, velvety tannins and a chocolate and cedar finish. Plenty of candied citrus. Drinkable now, but better in three years or so. Try after 2025.
Winery
COLOR: Deep ruby red color with garnet hues. NOSE: The bouquet is complex and sophisticated with elegant notes of violet, roses, wild berry jam, goudron, leather and truffle together with fresh balsamic and spicy hints. FLAVOR: On the palate it is superbe, austere, mouthfilling, with an incredible elegant tension and a long fruity and savoury finish.
Product Details
size
750ml
country
Italy
region
Piedmont
appellation
Barolo
Additional vintages
Overview
Rose petal, forest floor, woodland berry and wet iron aromas come to the forefront on this stunning red. All about finesse and balance, the delicious, precise palate features juicy raspberry, red cherry, star anise and ground clove framed in tightly knit but ultrarefined tannins and bright acidity. Drink 2026–2038.
green grapes

Varietal: Nebbiolo

Nebbiolo is not necessarily a particularly easy grape to cultivate. Indeed, its very late ripening time often means that yield is very low, and they are also quite susceptible to various diseases and forms of rot. However, in their native Italy and in many other countries around the world, wineries persevere with this varietal due to the fact that few other grapes can produce wines as wonderful, complex and flavorful as those made with the Nebbiolo grape. These grapes offer a beautifully pale red juice, packed full of intense flavors such as truffle, violet and prune, making them a real treat for serious wine drinkers looking for a sensory experience not to be forgotten. They are also renowned for their affinity for aging, which allows their strong tannins to mellow and compliment their stunning flavor.
barrel

Region: Piedmont

The beautiful region of Piedmont in the north west of Italy is responsible for producing many of Europe's finest red wines. Famous appellations such as Barolo and Barbaresco are the envy of wine-makers all over the world, and attract plenty of tourism as a result of their traditional techniques and the stunning setting they lie in. The region has a similar summer climate to nearby French regions such as Bordeaux, but the rest of their year is considerably colder, and far drier as a result of the rain shadow cast by the Alps. The wineries which cover much of Piedmont have, over many generations, mastered how to make the most of the Nebbiolo, Dolcetto and Barbera grapes which thrive here, and nowadays are beginning to experimenting with many imported varietals to increase the region's range and meet international demand.
fields

Country: Italy

There are few countries in the world with a viticultural history as long or as illustrious as that claimed by Italy. Grapes were first being grown and cultivated on Italian soil several thousand years ago by the Greeks and the Pheonicians, who named Italy 'Oenotria' – the land of wines – so impressed were they with the climate and the suitability of the soil for wine production. Of course, it was the rise of the Roman Empire which had the most lasting influence on wine production in Italy, and their influence can still be felt today, as much of the riches of the empire came about through their enthusiasm for producing wines and exporting it to neighbouring countries. Since those times, a vast amount of Italian land has remained primarily for vine cultivation, and thousands of wineries can be found throughout the entire length and breadth of this beautiful country, drenched in Mediterranean sunshine and benefiting from the excellent fertile soils found there. Italy remains very much a 'land of wines', and one could not imagine this country, its landscape and culture, without it.
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green grapes

Varietal: Nebbiolo

Nebbiolo is not necessarily a particularly easy grape to cultivate. Indeed, its very late ripening time often means that yield is very low, and they are also quite susceptible to various diseases and forms of rot. However, in their native Italy and in many other countries around the world, wineries persevere with this varietal due to the fact that few other grapes can produce wines as wonderful, complex and flavorful as those made with the Nebbiolo grape. These grapes offer a beautifully pale red juice, packed full of intense flavors such as truffle, violet and prune, making them a real treat for serious wine drinkers looking for a sensory experience not to be forgotten. They are also renowned for their affinity for aging, which allows their strong tannins to mellow and compliment their stunning flavor.
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Region: Piedmont

The beautiful region of Piedmont in the north west of Italy is responsible for producing many of Europe's finest red wines. Famous appellations such as Barolo and Barbaresco are the envy of wine-makers all over the world, and attract plenty of tourism as a result of their traditional techniques and the stunning setting they lie in. The region has a similar summer climate to nearby French regions such as Bordeaux, but the rest of their year is considerably colder, and far drier as a result of the rain shadow cast by the Alps. The wineries which cover much of Piedmont have, over many generations, mastered how to make the most of the Nebbiolo, Dolcetto and Barbera grapes which thrive here, and nowadays are beginning to experimenting with many imported varietals to increase the region's range and meet international demand.
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Country: Italy

There are few countries in the world with a viticultural history as long or as illustrious as that claimed by Italy. Grapes were first being grown and cultivated on Italian soil several thousand years ago by the Greeks and the Pheonicians, who named Italy 'Oenotria' – the land of wines – so impressed were they with the climate and the suitability of the soil for wine production. Of course, it was the rise of the Roman Empire which had the most lasting influence on wine production in Italy, and their influence can still be felt today, as much of the riches of the empire came about through their enthusiasm for producing wines and exporting it to neighbouring countries. Since those times, a vast amount of Italian land has remained primarily for vine cultivation, and thousands of wineries can be found throughout the entire length and breadth of this beautiful country, drenched in Mediterranean sunshine and benefiting from the excellent fertile soils found there. Italy remains very much a 'land of wines', and one could not imagine this country, its landscape and culture, without it.