Nebbiolo

This highly convincing red from Vietti is a stylish Langhe with an elegant bouquet and a powerful palate. Bright ruby red in the glass, it has tell-tale Nebbiolo aromas of rosehip and orange peel. The strawberry fruit is accompanied by firm, polished tannins, crisp acidity and an amazing rhubarb flavour that carries through the finish. It comes from a selection of grapes grown in both Barolo and Barbaresco, mostly on the classic combination of limestone and clay. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2021 Langhe Nebbiolo Perbacco is a particularly nervous edition of the Perbacco, the result of a significant presence of Monforte fruit in the blend. Notes of red fruit, orange peel and white pepper characterise the 2021, which finishes with remarkable tension." Vinous

"This wine opens with an expressive nose, exuding macerated red cherries, dried roses and sweet and savory spices. The palate unfolds with rounded and lush loads of cherry, where well-integrated tannins create a harmonious structure, offering a delightful and balanced profile." Wine Enthusiast

Classic Nebbiolo from the now not-so-young vines of the Starderi cru vineyard, among others, which rivals many a Barbaresco: Bright, intense ruby colour with garnet rim, elegant bouquet with lots of fresh, clear berry fruit, pronounced acidity on the palate at the beginning, which then gives way to beautiful fruit and well-proportioned tannins. SUPERIORE.DE

Garnet red with a light red rim. Beautiful red fruit flavour, interwoven with a subtle spicy vein. With a little aeration, this is already a very fine, beguiling and valuable wine, which creates a wonderful drinking flow with its juiciness. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2021 Langhe Nebbiolo, from young vines in Basarin, is far from an easygoing wine. If anything, it needs time in bottle to be at its best. Today bright acids and piercing tannins dominate, and there is fine persistence, not to mention tons of class. Crushed flowers, chalk, white pepper and a burst of red berry fruit linger." Vinous

The Langhe Nebbiolo Bricco Ravera is a decidedly potent and virile wine. Juicy red cherry, smoke, leather, cedar and tobacco flow from the glass in a very emphatic, energetic way. It is a very straightforward, consistent Nebbiolo with a lot of personality. If it's not supposed to be Barbaresco or Barolo every day, this wine is a real alternative! SUPERIORE.DE

"This is very light and polished with dried strawberry, nutmeg and orange peel. Some rose undertones, too. Crisp and delicious. Don’t be put off by the light color. Drink now." James Suckling

Cesare's Langhe Nebbiolo trumps in its classic style like a mini-Barolo. Rose petals and raspberries on the nose, delicately tart on the palate with coffee beans, lots of ripe fruit and a hint of menthol. Good length and complexity, very tasty! SUPERIORE.DE

"Perfumed and floral with hints of citrus. Strawberry. Medium-bodied with firm and fine tannins, and a bright and fresh finish. Pretty. Baby Barbaresco." James Suckling

This Nebbiolo comes from one of the best vineyards in the Roero and is vinified by Luciano Sandrone with the same care as a Barolo. Brilliant ruby-garnet colour. Wonderful aroma of light red fruit, mainly raspberry and cherry. Earthy on the palate with a lovely strawberry touch and an incredible amount of elegance. The fine-grained tannin is wonderfully integrated and, together with a subtle minerality, gives this Nebbiolo a race and finesse that is unrivalled. SUPERIORE.DE

"Medium bright ruby red colour with garnet reflections. On the nose, juicy cherry, raspberry, violet and a slightly leathery note. Juicy, almost salty on the palate, with a beautiful fruit centre, tightly woven tannins, still youthful." Falstaff

"It is flavourful and red-fruity with citrus and hibiscus notes. Medium-bodied and crisp with a chalky texture and a lively, mineral finish." James Suckling

"The Valmaggiore from Sandrone is a benchmark wine. In this vintage, the wine leaps from the glass with aromas of macerated raspberries, tea leaves, sweet and savoury spices, rosebuds and wild herbs. The structured palate opens with ripe cherries dusted with allspice and cloves, then develops into savoury and earthy notes surrounded by fine and firm tannins." Wine Enthusiast

"The Luciano Sandrone 2021 Nebbiolo d'Alba Valmaggiore shows fun aromas with something that reminds me of honey granola or protein bar with a full load of dried blueberries and raspberry piled on top. The wine offers good primary fruit, substantial weight and lots of other interesting tones to flesh it out. Those range from spice to wet earth. I love the rich approach to the palate, which remains important, but it's also elegantly balanced in this wine." Wine Advocate

"The Nebbiolo d'Alba Valmaggiore 2021 is a serious wine that needs time in the cellar to show its best side. It shows the lighter style of Nebbiolo from Roero, but with all the elements it has. I particularly admire its depth on the mid-palate and its overall resonance. Juicy red cherries, white pepper, cedar, mint and orange peel take shape in this very expressive Barolo." Vinous

The grapes for Carluccio "Carlo" Negri, named after the winery's authoritative pioneer, come from vineyards in the DOC and DOCG areas of Valtellina on the slopes of the Rhaetian Alps along the right bank of the Adda River. The sfursat, world-famous for the region, is produced by the natural drying of the grapes, favoured by the cool and dry winds from the mountains. In the "fruttaio", the fruit shed, they lose almost 30% of their weight during this process. The result is therefore a unique Nebbiolo: rich and intense, with the typical mineral and fresh character of Alpine wines.

Medium ruby red. Concentrated, complex bouquet with notes of ripe berry fruits, cyclamen and spices like black pepper and cinnamon. Dry on the palate, with beautiful dark primary fruit with firm tannins that are tart when young. Further on, full-bodied, persistent, with a long finish and subtle hints of cloves and liquorice. Harmonious, too, its fresh acidity, which will make it vibrant and exciting, especially after further years of ageing, one of the best wines of the appellation. SUPERIORE.DE

"A energetic Valtellina with cherry and floral aromas and flavors that are highlighted with hints of vanilla and bitter citrus. Full-bodied with round tannins that are soft and velvety and plenty of ripe fruit that remains fresh, focused and intense." James Suckling

Piras Langhe Nebbiolo is a big, rich wine that smells of dark cherries, strawberries, tobacco and spices. The creamy flavour is bright and broad on the palate with a focused final. SUPERIORE.DE

"A succulent red pierced by a beam of cherry, with earth, sun-kissed hay and licorice accents. Firmly structured, with a long, tactile finish." Wine Spectator

This smooth and immensely polished Valtellina Superiore comes from Sassella, one of the most famous villages of the Valtellina appellation on the north bank of the Adda River. Radiant ruby red. Camphor, wild roses, wild berries and hints of graphite and vanilla are the main protagonists of this fragrant red wine. Straightforward and elegantly structured, it shows red cherry, pomegranate and liquorice on the palate, accompanied by present but fine tannins. The lively acidity provides the necessary momentum, including further ageing potential. SUPERIORE.DE

"Savory, earthy wet leaves, cranberries and iron on the nose. A very svelte, nimble nebbiolo with elegant berries and a linear palate. Silky and supple tannins for a nebbiolo." James Suckling

"Packaged with a green label, the Tenuta Scerscé 2019 Valtellina Superiore Sassella Nebbiolo Incanto shows fine–tuned aromas of forest berry, blue flower, wild rose and candied orange peel. This is a pure and elegant wine with a firm and silky texture. It would pair nicely with an oven–roasted chicken and potatoes." Wine Advocate

Strongly Nebbiolo-influenced variant of a Langhe Rosso and thus in the impression like a Barolo with the discreetly juicy and fruity component of the Barbera grape. On the nose some cherry and blueberry, then autumn leaves, walnuts and forest floor. Very soft and delicate on the palate, the polished tannins make it seem smoother and more accessible than the Nebbiolo dominance would suggest. A wine of great freshness and complexity, with good structure and made for a long life. SUPERIORE.DE

"The Domenico Clerico 2021 Langhe Arte offers a hybrid of flavors from the playlist of both Piedmont native grapes. Aged in new and neutral oak, the wine has the wild, delicate aromas of Nebbiolo along with the thicker fiber and black fruit aromas that come with Barbera. There is some sweet spice on the close and you get a lot of food-pairing versatility with this wine."

The "Sassorosso" vineyard is located on a rocky promontory that is separated from the rest of the mountain and has been almost completely eroded by the glacier over the centuries. It is visually distinguished by the unmistakable red colour of the ferruginous inclusions in the rock. The overlying shallow soil layer consists of clay and sand and lies on friable, metamorphic rock into which the roots can penetrate. The unmistakably elegant and mineral character of the terroir is thus particularly strongly expressed in this Nebbiolo.

Bright, transparent ruby red with a fine garnet hue. On the nose, small red fruits such as blackberry, redcurrant, cherry and raspberry complemented by fresh, floral notes of violets and roses. The palate is dense with a very tasty attack, silky tannins and a seemingly endless finish. A wine of great austerity and purity with considerable ageing potential. SUPERIORE.DE

"Aromas of cut plum, red liquorice, roasted thyme and hibiscus. Medium-bodied with velvety tannins. Straightforward with real freshness and juicy red fruits." James Suckling

"The 2019 Grumello Sassorosso is a potent wine laced with strong mineral and savory notes that lend nuance as well as energy. Sweet dried cherry, crushed rocks, sage, mint and pipe tobacco open in the bouquet, but the Sassorosso remains a bit stern and unyielding in feel." Vinous

"Spicy at first, with notes of tarry smoke, loamy earth and grilled herbs evolving into a more subtle thread that winds through flavours of plum sauce, cherry reduction, anise and graphite. Long and slightly juicy overall, with a creamy edge to the otherwise chewy tannins that firm up the spicy finish." Wine Spectator

The grapes for this Nebbiolo all come from recent Barolo sites and Roberto Voerzio (who would have thought otherwise) applies the same perfectionism to his work in the vineyard and cellar as he does to his great Barolos. And so here is a Nebbiolo in a class of its own that conveys enormous joy and excitement with every sip. Bright and lively bouquet of wild berries, black cherry, liquorice and grilled herbs. Then on the palate, medium pressure, very smooth texture and a mouthfeel like velvet and silk. Not quite as punchy as a house Barolo, but with plenty of style and a finesse and elegance that is to the point. SUPERIORE.DE

A Nebbiolo for purists. Pine resin, dried fruit and ethereal spices on the nose. On the palate, we find lots of juicy cherry, cassis, robust tannins and a fine mineral acidity in addition to sweet plum. This drop demands a strong food companion and is a great pleasure in this combination! SUPERIORE.DE

"This shows notes of spiced raspberries and pomegranate with dried flowers and citrus peel. Juicy and crunchy with medium body and firm but ripe tannins. Racy and zesty at the end." James Suckling

The vineyard "Ca' Guicciardi" got its name from the farmhouse that lies in its centre. The single vineyard site is characterised by small, very steep valleys. Remarkable rock faces alternate with terraces supported by some of the highest dry stone walls in the Valtellina. The particular colour of the rock, which tends towards a quartz-like white, greatly enhances the power of the sun and results in higher temperatures and more light here than in other parts of the valley.

Vigna Ca' Guicciardi has an intense, bright ruby red colour, pronounced aromas of ripe red fruits with predominant notes of black cherry, currant, spices, with hints of liquorice, cloves and cinnamon in the background. Soft and full in the mouth, without appearing broad and denying its alpine origins. One cannot help but compare it to a complex Burgundy, its round tannins and wonderful depth and length round off the experience in a well-proportioned and highly elegant way. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sweet berries and cherries with lemon and orange peel character. Also watermelon. Medium body. Medium round tannins and a creamy finish. Nice texture and flavours." James Suckling

"This mountain red envelops you from the start with aromas of roasted cherries, savory spice and pressed red flowers. The precise and elegant palate serves macerated raspberries balanced by alpine herbs, crushed stones and elegant tannins." Wine Enthusiast

"An elegant red wine with well-integrated mineral nuances, fresh juiciness and a soft texture as well as aromas of wild strawberries, fine tobacco, iron, orange peel and a hint of red liquorice. The well-seasoned finish tempts you to take another sip." Wine Spectator

Bright ruby. On the nose morello cherries, small red and black forest berries, mild herbal spiciness, some plum. In the mouth a silky potpourri of red fruits, young leather and complex spicy-earthy notes. Here, too, the minerality of the terroir can be clearly sensed, well-dosed tannins and a fresh acidity flank the long-lasting red wine into a furious final. SUPERIORE.DE

"Uvaggio is a traditional regional blend of Nebbiolo with lesser proportions of Vespolina and Croatina. This 2018 displays immediate aromatic charm, with raspberry and cherry fruit joined by a touch of mint. It's medium-bodied and shows assertive but not aggressive acidity. Lively and piquant, it has a long, spicy finish." Decanter

"For us, it is important that a good Barbaresco fully expresses its characteristics: elegance, finesse and harmony. The 2020 vintage has given us a complete wine that is very fascinating and has excellent ageing potential. Although it is drinkable now, we recommend storing a few bottles to observe its development. We are excited to see how it will develop over the coming years." Franco Massolino

The grapes for Massolino's Barbaresco come from the Starderi, Albesani and Serraboella vineyards. Medium garnet red in colour with rust-red highlights. A charming bouquet of bright red fruit, rose petals and violets. Rather delicate on the palate, with an elegance and finesse that is completely convincing even at a young age. As it progresses, it reveals a seductive fruit centre, fine tannins and a well-proportioned acidity structure that opens up a great future for it. Very well made! SUPERIORE.DE

"Neive. Brilliant medium ruby red colour. Quite closed on the nose with hints of dark spices and ripe cherries and a hint of cobbles. Supple, elegant, with mineral notes and powerful tannins. Style of the cool climate." Jancis Robinson

"The Massolino 2020 Barbaresco is somewhat closed at this young stage and still needs a little time in the bottle. You get soft cherries and wild cassis with gravel and blue flowers. It simply needs more time to develop." Wine Advocate

"An effusive style, this red boasts crunchy cherry, raspberry and mineral flavors, accented by flashes of white pepper and underbrush. Delicate, yet with the requisite structure to develop for a decade or more." Wine Spectator

"Fragrant nose with spiced cherries, dried strawberry bush, chocolate and dark spices. Also a hint of bark. Medium-bodied with a spicy character and firm tannin structure. Balanced and even with a velvety finish." James Suckling

"The Barbaresco 2020 is an excellent successor to the 2019. The 2020 is a wine with nerve and grace, bursting with energy. Finely modelled red/purple fruit, lavender, spice, crushed rock and orange peel adorn this expressive, medium-bodied Barbaresco. An explosion of sweet floral and spice notes lifts the gorgeous, wonderfully perfumed, vibrant finish. I love the classicism here." Vinous

Sommet means peak, i.e. the view of the mountains behind the vineyards. The Nebbiolo biotype, which is found in the southern alluvial valley of glacial origin, brings the winery back to the origins of viticulture in the Aosta Valley. Sommet was born from the desire to vinify and enhance a traditional grape variety. The result is a wine of great character and cool sophistication, a precise interpretation of the grape variety under the strong influence of the pre-alpine terroir.

Bright ruby red. On the nose blackberry, cherry and balsamic notes. On the palate, juicy, precise and tasty flesh that lasts long and expresses the freshness and cool elegance of the exceptional region. Just 3,300 bottles are bottled annually. SUPERIORE.DE

"Our Barolo (Classico) has been a successful synthesis of the various characteristics of the Massolino vineyards for over 70 years. Thanks to traditional ageing in large Slavonian oak barrels, we maintain its pure and unadulterated identity and its complex flavours." Franco Massolino

Traditionally vinified Barolo from the estate's best vineyards. Deep garnet red colour. Complex, spicy bouquet of liquorice, tobacco, dried flowers, violets and damp leaves. Very emphatic, firm and full-bodied on the palate. Its racy and forward style is flanked by tangible, robust tannins. Finishes with a fine sweetness, elegant and long. The already undisputed high level will continue to develop in full beauty over the next few years. SUPERIORE.DE

"Light ruby red in colour. A subtle, lifted aroma of cherries and cranberries dabbed with spicy oak notes and a hint of orange peel. Juicy, lively cherry fruit on the palate with a long, grippy tannin finish. Fresh, long and elegant." Jancis Robinson

"The 2019 Barolo is a very serious wine. harvestlooking for an uncomplicated, entry-level Barolo will not find it here. Bright and crackling with tannin, the 2019 will need at least a couple of years to fully develop. Crushed rocks, red/purple fruits and dried flowers emerge with some coaxing, but this is truly a wine for the cellar." Vinous

"This red straddles the line between power and elegance, featuring delicate flavors of strawberry, cherry and rose hip, plus notes of earth, tar and iron. Finishes with more power and the grip of refined tannins, offering terrific balance and length." Wine Spectator

"Lots of lavender, raspberry and orange blossom flavours follow through to a medium body with fine tannins and a polished finish. Beautiful drive and balance. Clear and fine." James Suckling

"On the pale, cream-coloured label, Barolo 2019 is elegant and understated, with a very concentrated and linear style that makes a big impression and awakens the senses. There is wild cherry, blue flower and crushed stones supported by balanced freshness and tannins." Wine Advocate

"This is a project with which I still celebrate the beginning of my adventure as a winemaker, which is why this Riserva bears my name. Valgella is the area where my journey, which remains exciting to this day, began, and this wine not only bears my signature, but with its distinguished shyness also pays respect to the steep slopes from which we wrested its fruit."

Bright garnet red. Fine and subtle on the nose, where the initial ferrous mineral notes are replaced by articulate aromas of spices, red rum fruits and coffee. In the mouth it is full-bodied and expansive, ethereal, with a present, sand-blasted tannin structure. Long and juicy as it progresses. It needs at least two more years for the tannins and the oak to integrate perfectly. We are sure: With a little patience, it will reach radiant perfection. It is a wine that rightly bears the name of the winemaker! SUPERIORE.DE

"Some sweet-vanilla notes now to the savory oranges, tar and cranberries. A full-bodied nebbiolo that feels expansive, yet it’s ethereal on the palate with lots of firm, sandblasted tannins. Long and juicy. Needs two years to allow the tannins and the oak to integrate more. Will shine with time." James Suckling

The "Fracia" vineyard has belonged to Nino Negri since it was founded in 1897. It lies at the confluence of several alpine valleys and the vegetation in this area is almost Mediterranean with lavender and rosemary. The result is a wine that is flavoursome and flowery with a characteristic, spicy aroma.

Intense ruby red colour with garnet reflections. Complex aromas of dog rose and violets on the nose, which develop into spicy notes such as rosemary and lavender. Dense, rich and with well-structured tannins on the palate. The well-balanced and fresh acidity leads to a long, very flavoursome finish. An alpine red that is already a pleasure to drink, but its complexity and power will really come to the fore with further bottle ageing. SUPERIORE.DE

"Raspberries, damp earth, herbs and orange peel on the nose. Medium-bodied with dusty tannins and an attractive minerality. Firm and persistent. Drink or store." James Suckling

"The Nino Negri 2019 Valtellina Superiore Valgella Vigna Fracia shows a bright ruby color, and although the bouquet is not as immediately expressive as some of its peers, it does open slowly to cassis, dried orange peel and sweet nectarine. The bouquet is characterized by red berry, orchard fruit and hints of wild rose or mountain flower. It feels delicate and light in texture. This wine is packed in a bottle with a greenish-gray label that reflects the slate soils of Valgella. Give it a bit more time in bottle." Wine Advocate

Fine aroma of red cherries, flowers and spices. Very appealing and delicate on the palate, beautiful varietal character and good balance. SUPERIORE.DE

Wonderful aromas of sliced plums with a hint of dried flowers. Full-bodied, with well-accentuated spice, truffle and berry character. Very long and rich, yet soft and beautiful. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dark fruit with fresh mushrooms and flowers stems. Licorice, too. Medium-bodied with fine tannins and a fruity finish. Yummy to drink now." James Suckling

"The 2019 Barbaresco Reyna is bright, fruity and forward, making it a good choice to drink now and in the years to come. Sweet floral accents, spices and a hint of orange peel give it freshness. The wine has a nice depth and density." Vinous

"A rich, round red with aromas of mint, menthol and liquorice framing a core of cherry and plum fruit. Shows plenty of tannins on the back end, but the ripe fruit returns on the finish." Wine Spectator

Clear, intense, aromatic of spices, moss and violets. Inviting, round and balanced, dry and long. A very nice, soft distillate. SUPERIORE.DE

Intense ruby red with garnet shimmer. Fragrant, very delicate bouquet with pleasant fruity hints of cherries, wild berries and spices - plus a delicate hint of liquorice. The full and harmonious taste, just right in tannin content, is lasting and flattering and makes this Nebbiolo a "little Barolo" and unique wine. SUPERIORE.DE

"Cherry, bright berry and cassis emerge from the Bruno Giacosa 2020 Nebbiolo d'Alba Vigna Valmaggiore. This is a somewhat looser, more open-knit approach to Nebbiolo that offers a delightful, fruit-forward mouthfeel that is characterized by moments of delicate softness and, alternatively, bright freshness. Blue flowers and violets appear on the close." Wine Advocate