Tasting notes

In the glass, the Nebbiolo Valmaggiore 2024 exudes rich aromas of red fruits, enhanced by perfumes of bergamot flower and tea leaves.

Valmaggiore is known for its elegance, and 2024 is no exception.

Besides some extraordinary delicacy and grace, it possesses a mighty structure and great longevity. Thanks to the sandy soil of the Valmaggiore vineyard, excess water from the abundant pre-harvest rainfalls could be drained away, guaranteeing an improved balance inside the grapes.

In the mouth, aromas of red cherries pair up with fresh acidity and sweet, structured tannins. The finale is persistent, with a smooth sensation that caresses the palate.

A few years of patience before drinking will be amply rewarded.

Ratings for the vintage 2024
Vinous 93 points 

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Evolution of the vintage 2024

2024 was a vintage in which the quality, timing and precision of the work done between March and August was the best guarantee for success in October.

The vintage began dry, but late March finally saw the first significant precipitation that refortified the groundwater reserves.
The flowering in May was under variable conditions, and a large crop set successfully. It was absolutely necessary to perform a careful cluster thinning after the flowering to insure a balanced crop that could reach full maturity.

Intermittent rains continued into June and at this point, the grapes were a week or two behind the normal development.
July finally brought clear, warm weather, allowing rapid growth and maturation.

This well-timed period of above-average temperatures continued to the end of August. September brought rain and cool conditions again, causing concern whether the big crop could ripen fully. October saw intermittent rains and sun during the critical picking period, complicating the harvest considerably.

In the Sandrone vineyards, careful manual labor practices ensure that each plant is worked for maximum potential quality, no matter the conditions.

Precise green harvesting helped carry the fruit to full maturity without overloading the capacity of the plant. In short, all the work done in our vineyards is for the maximisation of quality in the glass.
Our hand labor helps us take advantage of the positives of the vintage - rain (finally), a long vegetative cycle, and good mid-season warmth, resulting in elegant, transparent wines.

The harvest took place on September 1st and 5th.