Langhe
Forte Masso - Nebbiolo 2017
Langhe
The nose is fruity, elegant, beautifully defined and offers a fine intensity / power. It reveals notes of cassis, elderberries and small notes of wild blackberries, violet acidulous candy associated with fine touches of pepper, nutmeg, mocha as well as hints of racy minerality and a very discreet hint of olive. The palate is fruity, juicy, suave, beautifully gourmande and offers a beautiful mineral frame, tension, dynamism, a beautiful finesse, a beautiful guideline as well as a good freshness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of black cherry, elderberry and small notes of cassis associated with touches of violet acidulous candy, wild raspberry as well as hints of nutmeg, clove, spices and a very discreet hint of gray pepper (in the background). There is an imperceptible hint of cocoa and black olive on the finish. Tannins are well-built.
Score : 17.25/20 (94-95/100)
Roberto Sarotto - Nativo 2017
Nebbiolo Langhe
The nose is elegant, aromatic / charming and offers intensity as well as finesse. It reveals notes of blackberry, bigarreau cherry and small notes of small wild black berries associated with small touches of cassis acidulous candy, flowers as well as discreet hints of gray pepper, garrigue and liquorice sticks. The palate is fruity, wellbalanced, a bit tight and offers a beautiful definition, precision, tension, fat as well as suavity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy blackberries, fleshy cassis and small notes of small ripe / crushed wild red berries associated with touches of liquorice stick, mocha, toasted / roasted oak as well as slight hints of chocolate / vanilla (in the background). Tannins are well-built and young. Good length. Very discreet chew on the finish. There are a hint of black olive, grilled oak and a very discreet hint of coffee on the finish / persistence.
Score : 15.75/20 (91-92/100)
Voerzio Martini
Ciabot Della Luna 2016
Nebbiolo Langhe
The nose offers a slight concentration as well as a slight power. The wine needs to be put in carafe. It reveals notes of wild cassis, blackberru and small notes of crunchy red fruits associated with touches of gray pepper, blueberry as well as small hints of cloves, olive tree and spices. The palate is fruity, juicy, well-balanced and offers a small fleshiness, a small tension, gourmandise, a beautiful definition / matter, a small fat as well as an acidulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of cherry, wild berries / redcurrants and small notes of juicy blackberries, juicy plums associated with small touches of crunchy / fresh raspberries, chocolate, caramelization, black olives as well as a very discreet hint of graphite and black olive. Tannins are fine and well-built. Good length.
Score : 16/20 (92/100)
Cascina Bongiovanni Faletto 2016
Langhe
The nose offers a slight concentration. It reveals notes of cassis, blueberry / violet and small notes of elderberries associated with touches of crunchy red berries, cassis bud, licorice stick as well as hints of black olive and a very discreet hint of black pepper (in the background). The palate is fruity, juicy, well-balanced, frank, structured and offers suavity, a small straightness as well as an aci-
dulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of black cherries, black berries / elderberries and small notes of crunchy red fruits (raspberries, berries) associated with small touches of Zan, blond tobacco, sweet spices, nutmeg as well as a very discreet hint of flowers, laurel / olive tree and cocoa. Tannins are a bit tight and slightly firm. Good length. There is a very discreet hint of praline on the finish. Gourmandise on the finish / persistence.
Score : 15.25+/20 (90-91/100)
Valletti - Lurenzin 2016
Barbera Langhe
The nose is fruity and aromatic. It reveals notes of boysenberry, cassis and small notes of Sichuan pepper associated with touches of wild strawberry, flowers, hints of spices as well as a very discreet hint of grove and Zan. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers an acid frame, a small minerality, a small tension as well as a slight suavity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crunchy / acidulous red berries, cassis and small notes of blackberry associated with small touches of fleshy raspberry as well as hints of violet, cassis bud / grove and slight hints of spices. Tannins are fine and well-built.
Score : 14.5/20 (88/100)
Viberti Giovanni - Dolbà 2016
Langhe
The nose is aromatic, fruity and offers complexity and a fine intensity. It reveals notes of wild blackberry, fresh flowers and small notes of wild strawberry, wild berries associated with a touch of crushed blueberry as well as hints of chocolate, graphite, nutmeg, olive and slight toasted hints / sweet spices. The palate is fruity, juicy, elegant, gourmand and offers a beautiful juicy / acidulous frame, freshness, a good definition, a beautiful guideline, a fine tension, dynamism, good suavity, a beautiful minerality as well as a beautifully fine and very slightly tight grain. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy blackberry, fleshy cassis and small notes of fleshy wild strawberry associated with small touches of violet, blueberry as well as hints of chocolate, Bourbon vanilla, caramelization and a very discreet hint of nutmeg. Tannins are elegant, structuring and very slightly mellow. A very fine firmness on the finish.
Score : 16.25/20 (92-93/100)
Tenuta Carretta - Podio 2016
Langhe Nebbiolo
It reveals notes of leather, blackberry and small notes of wild strawberry associated with touches of spices, camphor and gray pepper. The palate is slightly tight, wellbalanced and offers a good juiciness, a slight acidulous frame, a slight tension, minerality as well as dynamism. On the palate this wine expresses notes of black cherry, cassis and small notes of crunchy red berries associated with slight touches of leather, flowers and spices. Tannins are slightly firm. The finish is a bit tight.
Score : 14/20 (86-87/100)
Negretti - Minot 2015
Nebbiolo d’Alba
The nose offers a small richness, gourmandise and a fine grain. It reveals notes of black cherry, blackberry and small notes of tonka beans combined with small touches of red fruits acidulous candy, flowers as well as small toasted hints, Zan and a very discreet hint of thyme. The palate is fresh, structured and offers minerality, a slight acidulous frame, suavity, roundness, juiciness, precision as well as a small fat. On the palate this wine expresses
notes of black cherry, crunchy red berries and small notes of blackberry, licorice stick / Zan associated with small touches of fleshy cassis, tonka bean / mocha as well as hints of olive / olive tree and discreet hints of flowers / thyme. Tannins are straight and slightly dry. Good length. The finish is gourmande. There are a hint of dried almond / hazelnut, caramelization and vanilla on the finish.
Score : 15.5+/20 (91/100)
Mossio - Luen 2013
Langhe Nebbiolo
The nose is fruity and offers a small concentration. It reveals notes of wild red berries, thyme and small notes of blackberry, cassis associated with a touch of wild strawberry, Zan, tonka bean, cardamom and spices. The palate is fruity, juicy and offers a small freshness, minerality, a small acidulous frame as well as dynamism. On the palate this wine expresses notes of black cherry, small crunchy red berries and small notes of Zan, blackberry associated with a touch of thyme, black olive as well as hints of cardamom and spices. Tannins are very slightly dry.
Score : 14.75/20 (88-89/100)
Viberti Giovanni - Nebbiolo 2015
Langhe
The nose is precise, structured and offers a good finesse of the grain, elegance and a very fine concentration. It reveals notes of blackberry, small berries / elderberries and small notes of fleshy strawberry associated with a touch of fleshy blueberry, zan as well as discreet hints of sweet spices, nutmeg and a very discreet hint of dry local vegetation. The palate is fruity, mineral, well-balanced and offers a beautiful mineral frame, a good definition, a beautiful juiciness / freshness as well as gourmandise. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy cassis, black cherry and small notes of fleshy strawberry associated with small touches of elderberry, zan, tonka bean as well as discreet hints of cardamom, olives black, sweet spices and an imperceptible hint of laurel (in the background). Tannins are slightly dry. The finish is suave. Good length and persistence. The persistence is gourmande and offers notes of hazelnut, caramelization, chocolate, toasted notes and juicy fruit. (2020)
Score : 15.5+/20 (91/100)
Lo Zoccolaio - Baccanera 2015
Langhe
The nose is fruity, elegant and offers a beautiful finesse of the grain, a fine power, a beautiful delicacy as well as beautiful definition. It reveals notes of blackberry, ripe cassis and small notes of Cuben pepper, fleshy strawberry associated with touches of toasted oak, nutmeg and chocolate. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, fine, elegant, very discreetly tight, aerial, and offers a beautiful definition, delicacy, a fine juiciness, a very fine acid frame (in the background), a beautifully fine grain, precision, a fine suavity, fat as well as a beautiful gourmandise. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy cassis, fleshy / juicy boysenberry and small notes of fleshy Gariguette strawberry associated with touches of caramelization, tonka bean, toasted touches as well as hints of blueberry, cornflowers , black olives, bay leaves and very discreet hints of sweet spices / Bourbon vanilla. A very fine firmness on the finish / persistence. There is a touch of almost saline minerality on the finish. The finish is beautifully gourmande. Tannins are fine, elegant, structuring and well integrated.
Score : 17+/20 (94-95/100)