2018 Giovanni Almondo Bric Valdiana Rosso, Roero DOCG

2018 Giovanni Almondo Bric Valdiana Roero is a beautifully poised, aromatic Nebbiolo that captures the Almondo family’s hallmark style: purity, lift, and an almost Burgundian finesse. The 2018 vintage brings freshness and elegance rather than power, making this one of the most graceful expressions of Roero.

Aromatics - A high‑toned, perfumed nose with: Red cherry, wild strawberry, and raspberry. Rose petals, violet, and dried herbs. Subtle spice, anise, and sweet tobacco. A gentle earthy, sandy minerality typical of Roero’s soils. The perfume is delicate yet persistent, with a lovely floral clarity.

Palate - The palate is refined, energetic, and beautifully balanced: Medium-bodied with a sleek, elegant frame. Pure red‑fruit core: cherry, cranberry, redcurrant. Silky but firm Nebbiolo tannins, fine and powdery. Bright acidity giving lift and precision. Notes of dried flowers, spice, and subtle underbrush. A long, mineral, gently savoury finish. It’s a wine that favours finesse over extraction, showing the lighter touch of Roero compared to Barolo or Barbaresco.

Style & Winemaking Character - Bric Valdiana is Almondo’s flagship Nebbiolo from sandy, high‑altitude Roero vineyards: Emphasis on aromatic purity and fine tannin. Gentle extraction to preserve elegance. Oak use is minimal and unobtrusive. The sandy soils give lift, perfume, and softer tannins than Langhe’s clay‑limestone zones. The result is a wine that feels both classical and quietly modern.