Winemaker Notes
Professional Ratings
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Jeb Dunnuck
Coming from younger vines in Serraboella, the bright ruby red 2023 Langhe Nebbiolo saw 20 days maceration, five months in steel, five months in Slavonian oak, and then bottle. The nose opens to very pretty, pure aromas of ripe raspberries, pressed flowers, candied cherries, and sweet earth. Medium-bodied, it’s an approachable red and just a total charmer, with a refined, rounded feel, and it retains lovely ripe purity.
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Vinous
The 2023 Langhe Nebbiolo is a delight. Deep, layered and dynamic, the 2023 is terrific. It possesses notable character and tons of style. Crushed flowers, bright red berry fruit, mint and a kick of orange peel all run through this finely-cut, chiseled Langhe Nebbiolo from Cigliuti.
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Wine Spectator
Raspberry, cherry, eucalyptus and mint flavors mark this supple, juicy red. Harmonious and lingers nicely, with enough structure to age a few years if you so desire. Fine length. Drink now through 2028. 400 cases made, 65 cases imported.
Attracting the most glory, prestige and fame to the Piedmont region, Nebbiolo in all of its expressions—Barolo, Barbaresco, Roero, Ghemme and Gattinara—creates a complex wine, truly unique for its delicate qualities combined with strength and a great potential to improve over time.
But Nebbiolo isn’t all there is to red wine from Piedmont! Barbera is the most planted variety and historically most popular as a dependable, food-friendly, everyday wine.
Beyond these two, a surprising number of red varieties call Piedmont their home. Worth a try include Dolcetto for its bold concentration and aromas of spice cake. Other grapes to investigate include Freisa, Croatina, Brachetto, Grignolino and Pelaverga.