2023 Fratelli Alessandria Prinsiot Langhe Nebbiolo, Piedmont

Tucked away in the charming village of Verduno, Fratelli Alessandria is one of Piedmont’s quietly revered family estates, producing wines that capture the elegance and perfume of their unique corner of Barolo country. Guided by Gian Battista Alessandria and his family, the winery has built a reputation for traditional yet finely tuned Nebbiolo expressions that prioritise fragrance, balance and drinkability. Prinsiot Langhe Nebbiolo is often seen as a wonderful introduction to their style, sourced from younger vines and carefully handled to highlight purity of fruit and approachability while still retaining the grape’s unmistakable character.

A luminous garnet red with brick tinged edges, the wine opens with classic Nebbiolo aromatics of red cherry, rose petal and wild strawberry layered with hints of anise, dried herbs and a gentle earthy nuance. There is an alluring lift that feels both delicate and expressive. On the palate it is medium bodied and beautifully structured, bright red fruits gliding across fine, chalky tannins with notes of cranberry, orange peel and subtle spice adding complexity. Fresh acidity keeps everything lively and focused, finishing long and savoury with a whisper of tar and dried flowers.

This is the kind of Nebbiolo that invites you to slow down and savour the moment. Think a rustic kitchen table, handmade pasta with ragù simmering away, or thin slices of veal with tuna sauce shared among friends. Drinking deliciously now with a short decant yet capable of evolving gracefully over five to eight years as tertiary notes of leather, truffle and forest floor begin to emerge. A graceful and authentic Langhe Nebbiolo that showcases the timeless charm of Verduno.