Steenberg Nebbiolo expresses sense of place with Italian flair
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Italian
nobility with a sense of place firmly rooted in the Steenberg terroir is the crux of the 2014 vintage
of Steenberg Nebbiolo.
Crafted
predominantly from an older Nebbiolo vineyard planted in 1994 with a small
portion of grapes from a younger block, the 2014 vintage is an elegant
rendition of this classic Italian variety. While the earthy tones resonate with
the Piedmont landscape, famous for its truffles and porcini, wild herbs and
fynbos define its sense of place on the Steenberg foothills.
On
the nose the wine has whiffs of rose petal, fynbos and dried wild herbs. The
racy palate refreshes with hints of sour cherries, raspberries and hibiscus tea
with beautifully integrated firm tannins boding well for the wine’s longevity.
“Decanting
this wine promises to bring it to life even more,” says cellarmaster JD
Pretorius who believes the evolution of the wine over the next decade will be a
fascinating journey.
Visually
seductive, this brilliant garnet red with its natural tart acidity typical of
Nebbiolo stands up well to rich and hearty dishes. Executive Chef Archie
Maclean of Catharina’s Restaurant recommends the Nebbiolo as the perfect foil
for parmesan gratinated sirloin with a smattering of Italian artichoke, basil
pesto and pickled aubergine.
Steenberg Nebbiolo 2014 is available at a cellar door price of R255.
For
more information visit www.steenbergfarm.com or join the conversation on
Twitter @SteenbergWines and Facebook at facebook.com/steenbergestate.
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