2018 Clendenen Family Vineyards 'The Pip' Nebbiolo Santa Maria Valley, USA

Winery Notes

"Our Nebbiolo for PIP is grown in the cool Santa Maria Valley at Rancho Sisquoc, one of the oldest vineyards in this region. It is a late-ripening varietal, but always has great acidity when harvested. The 2018 “Pip” Nebbiolo shows all the attributes of good Nebbiolo. After initial fermentation in open-top fermentors, the wine is put in both 500L Hungarian oak puncheons and neutral French oak barrels for 3 years. Nebbiolo benefits from extended oak aging as the tannins mellow and all the flavor components become more integrated. The color of the 2018 is deep garnet. Nebbiolo is a light skinned grape and produces a red wine (Not Black) if grown and made honestly."

"A deep, rustic red with aromas and ample flavors of plums, berries, dried roses and earth. Three years barrel age brought all the components together harmoniously. Balance between the richness, the bright acidity, and moderated tannins, make this wine a versatile food wine. Try it with a wide range of foods from barbecued burgers in the backyard, to candlelit dinner of braised Osso Bucco."