Pecchenino, Langhe, Nebbiolo Vigna Botti

Vinmesse. Klar frukt. 365,-

Cork was stamped 2021. That’s either a conscious decision for economic efficiency or an unconscious quality control issue. Either way I don’t really care as long as the wine is good. About that….. Pretty simple and basic Nebbiolo. Got better the longer it was open. Even better on day 2. Decent wine for the price.

My first Nebbiolo from ‘22 vintage - hot and very dry. Double decanted and tasted after 2 hrs. Nose: dark cherry and floral Big legs portended the big fruit and round mouth feel. Palate: much more fruit forward and concentrated than a typical Nebbiolo langhe. Tannins are still a little harsh but should smooth out with a little cellaring. I had to go back and taste for acidity and balance because the fruit was so big - it’s good and …

Beautiful and expressive nebbiolo. The 8 years on it has done well, absolutely singing.