Thursday 25 September 2014

Antonio Perrino Rossese di Dolceacqua 2010




Here we are in the limestone-clay soils of Val Nervia (Liguria), on the border between the south west Piedmont and the French Riviera.

Antonio Perrino, called by the locals “Nino Testalonga” (Nino long head), is the historical winegrower and the standard bearer of the Rossese grape. Nino maintains, always tight and intact, the bond he has with its old oak casks, as well as indigenous yeasts.

This 2010 is almost unanimously regarded as one of the best vintages since the last thirty years.

It’s an elegant red. Persuasive already on the nose, reminding me so much of the Burgundian pinot!
Flowers, cherry and raspberry, rhubarb and accented spicy notes, outline the framework olfactory, with an emerging charming iodized note and an unmistakable whiff of resin.

Warm and vibrant palate, rich fruit, very spicy, brackish and saline. You will hear a slight snort alcohol, but relevant acidity. The drink is fresh, elegant and persistent.

Already good now, but it can stand for a long time in the cellar.
Great job, Nino, as usual.

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