A stunning value, Sottimanos Langhe Nebbiolo is colloquially known as a baby Barbaresco, coming as it does from the Barbaresco cru of Basarin. The declassified fruit from these young (15 yo) vines, gives a light to medium bodied wine, showing bright red fruits and spices, with hints of dried rose, cherries and tobacco. Beautifully refined Nebbiolo tannins round out the fresh, vibrant finish. About as good an introduction to Nebbiolo as you can get and a great match for salumi, red meats, pasta and pizza.

PRODUTTORI DEL BARBARESCO Riserva Rabaja, Barbaresco

PRODUTTORI DEL BARBARESCO Riserva Ovello, Barbaresco

BRUNO GIACOSA Azienda Agricola Falletto Asili Di Barbaresco, Barbaresco

PRODUTTORI DEL BARBARESCO Riserva Rio Sordo, Barbaresco

ELIO ALTARE Cannubi , Barolo DOCG The Elio Altare Cannubi Barolo is made using Nebbiolo grapes. Only about 125 dozen bottles are produced each year from vines planted on south-facing slopes in the late 1990s. The vineyard, on marna stone, clay and sandy soils, is farmed organically, but along traditional lines. The grapes are crushed and then macerated on skins for 4-5 days in temperature-controlled rotary fermenters before fermentation using indigenous yeasts. The wine is matured for 24 months in French oak barriques before bottling unfined and unfiltered. The Elio Altare Cannubi Barolo shows a light, ruby-red colour with hints of garnet. The nose is fresh and fruity, with scents of rose petals and other flowers. The palate is typically warm and elegant with smooth, silky tannins and a long finish.