2023 Paolo Scavino Langhe Nebbiolo, Italy, Piedmont, Wine Review

Tasted at the winery. This wine is made with declassified Barolo grapes aged 10 months in neutral oak. Pale ruby in color, clear and bright. The is perfumed with cherries, cinnamon, black pepper and rose petals. Medium bodied. Medium tannins. Good acidity. On the palate, not that deep but still satisfying. Flavors of cherries with slight sour cherries. Long finish with a touch of anise. This is easy to drink now and should drink well for another five to eight years. Nice on its own but better with food, this wine should be pretty versatile at the table. This will work well with Chacuterie but also roasted mushrooms and other root vegetables. Great value.

Grade:

A-

Score:

Vintage:

2023

Current Price:

$22.00USD

2023 Tenuta Cucco Langhe Nebbiolo, Italy, Piedmont, Wine Review

Vintage:

2023

Score:

Grade:

B+

Current Price:

$25.00USD

This is 100% Nebbiolo from Piemonte in Italy. Organic. Pale ruby in color, clear and bright. The nose is nice with sour cherries, slight strawberries, and a hint of rose petals. With air, some chalky dustiness comes out. Medium bodied. Medium tannins. A nice backbone of acidity. On the palate, flavors of sour cherries and black cherries with a touch of spice. Moderate finish. This wine really needs food. Pizza would work but it can handle pasta with a (spicy) meat sauce. Drink over the next three to five years.