2021 Massolino Langhe Nebbiolo Half Bottle 375ml, Piedmont

Cherry, red fruit, a little almond, light spice, a touch floral with some aniseed. Medium-bodied, fresh red fruits, understated, lively, a little new leather, and a bright finish of good length, with some chalky grip following. Charming. A little bit frisky. Good drinking.

91+ points Gary Walsh winefront.com.au

Screwcap.This wine gets better and better. Early vintages of the Nebbiolo were sourced exclusively from Massolino’s younger vines in Serralunga—a declassified Barolo, if you like. Today, two more parcels are in play: Monforte’s Cascina I Maschi, which brings lifted perfume and freshness to the blend, and a plot in Alba, which brings depth of fruit. There’s little doubt the sum of these three sites has brought even more finesse and early-drinking appeal to what was already an outstanding Langhe Nebbiolo.