2022 Latta Headwaters Landsborough Valley Nebbiolo

Fine, light-footed Nebbiolo from one of the most talented young producers in the country.
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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
4 Reviews

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Another stunning wine from one of Victoria's most energised young winemakers, Owen Latta.

For this wine, Owen extends beyond the family vineyard in Ballarat to source of some of the country's classiest Nebbiolo from the famed Malakoff vineyard in the Landsbrough region of the Pyrenees. In Owen's hands, this fruit sings.

It's made with no additions save a little SO2 at bottling, a natural rugged vibe mainlined through the mouthpiece of the Nebbiolo grape, with all its pretty aromatics shining through.

Australian terroir and next-gen lo-fi winemaking working in perfect partnership. Nebbiolo lovers, your next dinner party is sorted!

93 points
"Its a firm yet brighter ilk of nebb. Perfume of dark cherry, plum, a touch of curious cassis, some mulberry, truffle, new leather and garam masala exotic spice. Chewy in the palate with extremely good length, more of the same of the bouquet is how it tastes with a touch of sweetness of cherry, maraschino perhaps, in there too. It sucks up nicely in its grippy pucker through the finish, a reflection of time on skins. It does a job of deliciousness and ease of drinking, hand-in-hand. Modern Aus nebb has a yardstick here."
- Mike Bennie (The Wine Front)

93 points - "Its a firm yet brighter ilk of nebb. Perfume of dark cherry, plum, a touch of curious cassis, some mulberry, truffle, new leather and garam masala exotic spice. Chewy in the palate with extremely good length, more of the same of the bouquet is how it tastes with a touch of sweetness of cherry, maraschino perhaps, in there too. It sucks up nicely in its grippy pucker through the finish, a reflection of time on skins. It does a job of deliciousness and ease of drinking, hand-in-hand. Modern Aus nebb has a yardstick here." - Mike Bennie (The Wine Front)

Customer Reviews

4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
Based on 4 reviews
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4 reviews
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    Ryan
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    3 years ago
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Highly recommended

    It's really impressive

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    Felix
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Like a top Italian

    This Nebbiolo is delicious, complex and has a nice alluring light pale ruby hue

    30min decant prior to drinking.

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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Yumm

    This is the wine I drink for special occasions. I’m a Nebbiolo fan and this one does not disappoint.

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My interest in Nebbiolo didn’t exactly come from any travel or enjoying bottles from my favourite producers abroad such as the likes of Canonica, Rinaldi, Cappellano, Borgogno Oddero, etc.. they’ve certainly helped with the inspiration now!



This journey started back in 1991 when my father Norman planted a row of it at Eastern Peake Norm was interested in the varieties early bud burst & late ripening. A good clone went in under guidance by local retired viticulturist guru Max Loader, he was super passionate & championing for people to plant Nebbiolo in around the Ballarat area at the time.



Unfortunately Nebbiolo is one of the wildest grapes to grow, it looks pretty weird compared to most other Vitis Vinifera classics. The climate on our site proved much too cold, our one row is still there it sets fruit most years & fails to ripen. It probably should be pulled out yet I like the nostalgia & also having the vine material for anyone who’s interested to plant it somewhere better suited.

After those formative years trying to grow Nebbiolo, it was great to be reacquainted with Cameron & Robert John father & son team (Trevor Mast connections) who have been pioneering Nebbiolo in the Pyrenees since the 2000s, Steve Pannell suggested they grow Nebbiolo for Hardy’s back in the day, he was quite taken by sites climate, red ferrous clay soils with heavy deposits of quartz and ironstone throughout. I could only imagine how challenging it has been mastering the variety in the pyrenees solo.



The vinification is pretty relaxed, fermentation in 4000L open concrete fermenters (wax lined), 10% whole bunch, two harvest dates, indigenous yeast, long pump overs daily, extended maceration on each harvest 6wks, basket pressed. élevage for 14 months in 600L Stockinger demi's - estate bottled with a small amount of sulphur.

Price Bracket $41 to $50
Type Red
Body Medium Bodied
Variety Nebbiolo
Country Australia
Region Pyrenees
Australian State VIC
Feature Natural/Lo-Fi
Reviewed By The Wine Front
Critic Score 93
Size 750ml
Vintage 2022
Closure Cork

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