Balmi Bioti Bramaterra Riserva

2018

4.2

Region

Italy › Piedmont › Bramaterra DOC

Type

red · still

Grapes

Croatina, Uva Rara, Nebbiolo, Vespolina

Alcohol

13%

Volume

750 mL

Available at

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Tasting Notes(3)

Boris6 May 2025· Home

4.2

Beautiful and slightly old-school in feel - even a touch rustic. Raspberry, blueberry, black tea, briar, wet soil, leather, tobacco, and a hint of liquorice. What's striking is how it manages to be both elegant and full of rustic charm. The tannins are dry and grippy, acidity is spot on, and the finish is long with earthy, tea-like nuances. With time, the fruit comes forward beautifully. Not an easy wine, but it's sophisticated and genuinely lovely.

Boris

About

A blend of Nebbiolo 70%, Croatina 10%, Vespolina 10%, Uva Rara 10%. Fermentation and maceration in cement for 12/30 days. Malolactic fermentation occurs naturally during the following spring. The wine is matured in large barrel for 24/36 months.

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Tasting this wine again in a short span confirms the same charming experience. Despite its approachability today, I still believe it would benefit from extended aging. Aromas of black rose, cacao, red and black fruits, briar, smoked meat, wood, and earth compose its complex and nuanced profile. It is nicely packed, with a relatively intense and concentrated character. While structured, it also remains delicate and juicy. There's a slight warmth, but the acidity adds to its complexity rather than detracting from it. It's a neat and impressive wine.

What a banger! The bouquet is stunning, with notes of black rose, a mix of black and red fruits, wood, smoked meat, briar, and wet earth---nuanced and highly detailed. On the palate, it's incredibly juicy and fresh, with a structure and volume that make it an absolute pleasure to drink. The tannins are still a bit green, but they're so well integrated that it doesn't detract from the experience. Absolutely a must-buy.