La Pianelle - Bramaterra 2015 (750ml)
La Pianelle Description
The foundation for Le Pianelle was laid when Dieter Heuskel and Peter Dipoli bought their first parcel of land in 2004, an abandoned vineyard in the Alto Piemonte. Over the years, they were able to acquire more small parcels, and now have over fifty. Their first release was in 2010.
With the help of Cristiano Garella they are producing soulful Nebbiolo, Croatina, and Vespolina across the diverse range of soils of Northern Piedmont.
Vinous: 95 Points
The 2015 Bramaterra is dark, rich and enveloping, with more body than these wines tend to show, a result of a warm growing season. Today, the aromatics are a bit muted, but that should not be a huge issue in a few years' time. The 2015 is not quite as alluring it was from barrel last year, but I expect it will show that quality once again with a bit more time in bottle. It's a gorgeous wine in the making.
