Winemaker Notes
This Nebbiolo, that takes origin in the vineyards “Sotto Orti” , “Campasso” and “Neirane” in Verduno, is characterized by a good structure and elegance. A younger brother of Barolo, the Langhe Nebbiolo is an important red wine with a nice structure and complexity. Elegant and balanced indeed are the typical flowery notes: wild rose and violet.
Professional Ratings
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Fratelli Alessandria does a great job across its wines, especially when it comes to enhancing the brightness inherent to the various varieties it works with. That extra clarity and focus comes through in the 2021 Langhe Nebbiolo Prinsiòt. This is a versatile red wine with primary fruit that holds tight, earthy spice, velvety tannins and a nice showing of freshness. A bottle like this could pair across a simple pasta or meat dish.
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Jeb Dunnuck
A jeweled ruby, the 2021 Langhe Nebbiolo Prinsiot is lifted with cranberry cocktail, tarragon, and orange zest. It is medium-bodied and structured, with fine tannins, refreshing acidity, and crunchy lift, with notes of pomegranate and tart berries.
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.