2021 Centennial Mountain Sonoma County Nebbiolo

The 2021 Nebbiolo is possibly the single greatest Nebbiolo I have tasted from the United States. Translucent but powerful, the 2021 is captivating. Large-scaled yet polished tannins wrap around a core of dark-fleshed fruit. Floral and spice overtones open with a bit of coaxing. As good as the 2021 is, there is room for improvement, especially with a softer oak imprint. I can't wait to see how this ages. The Nebbiolo has come a very long way since I started tasting it with the 2017 vintage some years ago. The 2021 spent 14-28 days in tank. Malolactic fermentation was done in neutral barrels, where the wine spent 4-6 months before being racked into 25HL casks for aging. (AG)