Gian Luca Colombo Langhe Nebbiolo

First time trying this producer after learning about it on wine-pages. Wow I think this is as good as it gets for an entry-level wine from anywhere, incredibly refined and elegant with pretty sweet fruit. Some tannins as expected for a Nebbiolo but very fine. Excellent precision and length. Lots of sediment though from a young wine, maybe from the wood?

Medium ruby with pinkish/light purple rim. Red cherry, raspberry, strawberry, wild flowers, liquorice, and kitchen herbs. Medium bodied, medium-high acidity, medium-high tannin, medium structure and long finish. Fresh, complex and lively. Very well-made and well-balanced artisan Nebbiolo. This young wine-maker has a bright future ahead of him. Popped and poured. Wine was drinking well and would improve for at least 10 years. ADDENDUM: I opened it for lunch, drank half a bottle. Then put it in the fridge until dinner …

Heavy sandy tannins, fine fruit, a bit young at this time.

Swig Italian portfolio tasting (67 Pall Mall, London) : So smooth, light, dry. Grippy finish. Welcoming