“Perbacco” Nebbiolo Langhe DOC 2023

Vietti | Piedmont
Vietti s.r.l. | Piazza Vittorio Veneto 5 | IT 12060 Castiglione Falletto

05242323 · 0,75 l · 29,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

2023 marks a quiet turning point in Castiglione Falletto: Eugenio Palumbo, at Vietti's side since 2011 and assistant to Luca Currado for many years, now has sole responsibility as cellar master – and the Perbacco is perhaps his most eloquent statement. This Langhe Nebbiolo brings together grapes from up to fifteen Barolo Cru vineyards and selected Barbaresco parcels in a single glass. Each parcel is vinified separately, matured for two years in oak, then Palumbo selects the lots for the assemblage – the rest matures further to become Barolo Castiglione.

The 2023 – child of a vintage between spring wetness, August heat beyond 40 degrees and saving cool September nights – shows how resilient great Nebbiolo is: A transparent ruby red colour with a delicate garnet rim shines in the glass. Ripe sour cherry, wild berries, tea rose and dried thyme emerge, followed by tar, black tea and a hint of camphor. Taut and vertical on the palate, with grippy tannins, lively acidity and a finish that tastes of chalk and Mediterranean herbs. Not a wine to drink casually – one that invites you to sit down and reflect. The best Barolo school you can get for this price. SUPERIORE.DE