Winemaker Notes
Roberto Voerzio Pissotta Langhe Merlot spends 15 months in 30% new 70% used barriques, five months in steel and 24 months in bottle. If possible, the winery recommends opening the bottle two or hours hours before serving.
Blend: 100% Merlot
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
A high-toned red with lots of fruit and vanilla character. Some herbs, too. It’s full-bodied, juicy and flavorful. Very young still, but fruit-forward and delicious. Drink or hold.
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.