Antichi Vigneti di Cantalupo Agamium Colline Novaresi Nebbiolo 2022
Antichi Vigneti di Cantalupo “Agamium” Colline Novaresi Nebbiolo 2022 is a poised and articulate expression of Alto Piemonte Nebbiolo, capturing both the grape’s structural nobility and the region’s hallmark finesse.
In the glass, it shows a transparent garnet core with delicate brick-tinged highlights—already hinting at Nebbiolo’s naturally pale pigmentation and aromatic evolution. The nose is lifted and precise, opening with red cherry, wild strawberry, and dried cranberry, followed by layered notes of rose petals, orange peel, and a gentle dusting of sweet spice. Subtle earthy undertones—dried leaves, tobacco, and a touch of iron-like minerality—add depth and typicity.
On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied with a finely chiseled structure. Bright acidity drives the profile, giving clarity and persistence to flavors of sour cherry, red currant, and blood orange. The tannins are firm yet well-managed—powdery rather than aggressive—providing a classic Nebbiolo frame without austerity. There is an appealing tension between fruit and savory elements, with hints of anise, dried herbs, and a faint balsamic nuance emerging with air.
The finish is long, taut, and quietly complex, tapering into notes of dried rose, spice, and mineral grip. While approachable in its youth due to careful extraction and balance, this 2022 “Agamium” has the structure to evolve gracefully over the next 6–10 years, gaining further aromatic nuance and textural harmony.
A versatile and food-friendly Nebbiolo, it pairs beautifully with braised meats, mushroom-based dishes, and aged cheeses, where its acidity and tannic backbone can fully engage. Overall, a finely tuned, terroir-transparent wine that underscores Cantalupo’s mastery of Nebbiolo outside the more famous appellations.
Original: $28.99
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Description
Antichi Vigneti di Cantalupo “Agamium” Colline Novaresi Nebbiolo 2022 is a poised and articulate expression of Alto Piemonte Nebbiolo, capturing both the grape’s structural nobility and the region’s hallmark finesse.
In the glass, it shows a transparent garnet core with delicate brick-tinged highlights—already hinting at Nebbiolo’s naturally pale pigmentation and aromatic evolution. The nose is lifted and precise, opening with red cherry, wild strawberry, and dried cranberry, followed by layered notes of rose petals, orange peel, and a gentle dusting of sweet spice. Subtle earthy undertones—dried leaves, tobacco, and a touch of iron-like minerality—add depth and typicity.
On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied with a finely chiseled structure. Bright acidity drives the profile, giving clarity and persistence to flavors of sour cherry, red currant, and blood orange. The tannins are firm yet well-managed—powdery rather than aggressive—providing a classic Nebbiolo frame without austerity. There is an appealing tension between fruit and savory elements, with hints of anise, dried herbs, and a faint balsamic nuance emerging with air.
The finish is long, taut, and quietly complex, tapering into notes of dried rose, spice, and mineral grip. While approachable in its youth due to careful extraction and balance, this 2022 “Agamium” has the structure to evolve gracefully over the next 6–10 years, gaining further aromatic nuance and textural harmony.
A versatile and food-friendly Nebbiolo, it pairs beautifully with braised meats, mushroom-based dishes, and aged cheeses, where its acidity and tannic backbone can fully engage. Overall, a finely tuned, terroir-transparent wine that underscores Cantalupo’s mastery of Nebbiolo outside the more famous appellations.
