2012 Virago Nebbiolo
PE
Patrick Eckel
Updated
Winery
Virago
Vintage
2012
Grape Variety
Nebbiolo
Region
- Beechworth
Alcohol (%)
14
Purchase Price ($)
55
Closure
Cork
Source
Sample
A slightly more opulent and fuller wine when compared to the debut 2011 release, but it is in no way missing structure or complexity that the Nebbiolo grape is known for. The nose has undergrowth with dark cherry and decaying rose petal that will continue to evolve over time.
The palate is all about structure at this point in it's development with a web of drying tannins that's interjected by tangy dark cherry that dries the mouth and prepares you for the next sip, the finish has a touch of kirsch liquor with blackberry and background oak adding dimension and contrast to the wines more savoury notes.
The palate is all about structure at this point in it's development with a web of drying tannins that's interjected by tangy dark cherry that dries the mouth and prepares you for the next sip, the finish has a touch of kirsch liquor with blackberry and background oak adding dimension and contrast to the wines more savoury notes.