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Valmaggiore Nebbiolo d’Alba 2024

Nebbiolo d'Alba

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VINTAGE

The 2023 Piedmont growing season faced numerous challenges, including a wet spring, frost in early April, and a mix of hail, heat, and drought in summer. The frost caused significant crop losses, with some vineyards losing 10 to 50% of their fruit. Despite these challenges, dry conditions in August and September allowed the smaller crop to ripen well. The harvest took place in late September and early October, with producers noting excellent quality grapes. Though yields were down, this vintage produced well-structured wines with good aging potential.

Color

Red

Blend %

100% Nebbiolo

Appellation

Nebbiolo d'Alba

Alcohol

14%

Suggested Retail Price

$60

Reviews

94

Wine Enthusiast - June 1, 2026 Lifted and pretty on the nose with dark spiced cherries that have a seriousness beneath all that prettiness, like something elegant, but with a firm handshake. The palate does not ease you in: It arrives with a bang, ripe fruit, and refined tannins with just enough grip to tell you this wine has places to go. Give it time and it will absolutely get there in style. Drink now-2040."

93

Vinous - January 20, 2026 "The 2024 Nebbiolo d'Alba Valmaggiore is a very pretty, aromatic wine from Sandrone. Crushed autumn leaves, sweet dried cherry, cedar, pipe tobacco, mint and a touch of orange peel are all lifted in the glass. This mid-weight, sensual, gracious Nebbiolo is a total delight. I tasted it from tank just prior to bottling."

93

James Suckling - March 23, 2026 "Multilayered nebbiolo from one of the most celebrated cru of this grape, Valmaggiore. Dried cherries and meaty depth, embers, bark and licorice. Medium to full body, stunning savoriness with dried flowers and blood oranges, and firm velvety tannins with grip and energy. Yet it’s polished finish despite its thickness."

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