Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Tenute Cisa Asinari Dei Marchesi di Gresy Nebbiolo Martinenga Langhe (2005) Piemonte



An unusually light-bodied Nebbiolo from Marchesi di Gresy, whose owner, Alberto di Gresy, is best known for his muscular Barbaresco’s. While the 2005 Martinenga (named for the vineyard) had the characteristic nose and color of a Nebbiolo, it did not have the weight and heft that is typical of the grape and di Gresy’s marketing. Very abrupt finish. Undoubtedly the wine needs time, although I’m not sure it will help a great deal.

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