{"product_id":"nebbiolo-2019","title":"Nebbiolo 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98-point rare Nebbiolo, the legendary grape of Barolo. Remarkable depth, refined tannins and exceptional structure.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage 2019\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNebbiolo, the noble heritage grape of Piedmont - home to Barolo and Barbaresco - is notoriously exacting in where it will truly thrive. Early to bud and late to ripen, it demands both patience and precision, often yielding sparingly and unevenly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 1997, we have carefully selected buds from our healthiest, best-performing Nebbiolo vines and grafted them onto established rootstock, dedicating prime vineyard sites to this remarkable variety. These warm, sandy gravel soils, interwoven with fine silt and clay, provide the structure and balance Nebbiolo requires to fully express its character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2019 vintage reflects this uncompromising approach. Handpicked from exceptionally low yields of around 500g per vine, it is a wine of quiet stature, depth and longevity, confidently standing alongside the great expressions of Barolo and Barbaresco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHans' Winemaking Comments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"962\" data-start=\"825\"\u003eExtended cold soak, followed by a slow natural fermentation and long post-fermentation maceration, built structure and refined tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1108\" data-start=\"964\"\u003eAged for five years in seasoned French puncheon and a further two years in bottle, allowing the wine to settle into balance and quiet harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1148\" data-start=\"1110\"\u003eUnfined. Unfiltered. Purely natural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wine that could well define Nebbiolo at its most captivating. Beautifully poised, with lifted floral notes and fine red fruits. The palate is silky yet structured, its polished tannins carrying layers of cherry, plum, wild herbs and a touch of truffle. Already approachable, yet destined to evolve with the grace of a fine Barolo or Barbaresco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eThe Swiss couple make wonderful handmade reds and whites from an array of grapes, from Viognier to Nebbiolo. In fact, the barrel of Nebbiolo they make is like something from the best of Barolo. Unfortunately, they are tiny production.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e -James Suckling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Technical Data \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVariety\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Nebbiolo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRootstock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRiparia Gloire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVine Planted\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1997\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShallow (\u0026lt;45cm) well drained, developed from stony alluvium. sand and gravel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanting Density\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5,500 vine\/ha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYield\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;2t\/ha (little 400g per vine)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e14% vol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResidual Sugar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;1g\/L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgeing Potential\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15+ years \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottles Produced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e588\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Matching Suggestions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA perfect match with rich pasta dishes, beef or game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndustry Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jamessuckling.com\/tasting-notes\/323584\/Hans%20Herzog%20Estate%20Nebbiolo%20Marlborough%202019\" title=\"Hans Herzog Nebbiolo 2019 - James Suckling\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eJames Suckling - 98 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"So complex and layered with aromas of dark cherries, dried rose petals, tar, dark chocolate, river stones and mahogany. The palate is tightly wound and seamless with the tannins integrating perfectly, melting on the palate. There are no angles on the perfectly shaped and pure palate, coming from 5 years aging in 500-liter puncheons before bottle. Almost perfect. Drink or hold.\" - March 2025 JS\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hans Herzog Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49741530759405,"sku":"Nebbiolo 2019","price":175.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2430\/3373\/files\/nebbiolo_5f82610d-48eb-49cf-9bec-c68d0d1d6900.jpg?v=1689033261","url":"https:\/\/www.herzog.co.nz\/products\/nebbiolo-2019","provider":"Hans Herzog Estate","version":"1.0","type":"link"}