Pelassa Nebbiolo d'Alba Sot, 2013

This is a Piedmont Nebbiolo from the very good 2013 vintage. It is drinking well but may still have some growth to come.

Deep brilliant ruby shading to garnet. The wine was aged in large vats--traditional Slavonian oak and not so traditional French oak. Enchanting floral/fruity smells but a bit laid back at the moment. On the palate, dark cherries, red berries, balsamic and a bit of licorice on the tail end. Very dry, Barolo dry, on the mid-palate. Has a lot to offer, either mid week or for a special occasion.